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Less known guitar effects

December 14, 2020December 1, 2020 Alex Reid

Guitar effects have transformed the world of electric guitars and allowed musicians all over the world to get more and more of that renowned instrument. Characteristic distortions and choruses used by legendary guitarists are recognized by fans everywhere and many people have set to emulate the same effects at home. Wah-wah pedals, delays, tuners, equalizers are just a few among the vast group of famous guitar effect pedals. But what about some of the lesser known effects? Read this guide to find out if you know what they all do.

Fuzz

Fuzz pedals often stand in the shade of their more well-known cousins, overdrive and distortion pedals. All three belong to the same family of pedals – they distort the original sound. Among them, it’s the fuzz that has the most powerful effect. With the fuzz effect, it is hard to tell whether you’re still playing or has your amp gone completely bonkers. The resulting sound is very, well, fuzzy, and almost unrecognizable. The gritty grunge effect was at first achieved by purposefully breaking the amp. Malfunctioning amps would sometimes result in a similar broken sound that we know from the fuzz nowadays. Fuzz tends to act very unpredictably and it can be difficult to harness its power. The best fuzz pedal for beginners should have all the basic control settings (volume, attack) that are easily adjustable.

Pitch shifters

Pitch shifters are the most versatile pitch pedals, although they aren’t as heavily utilized. As the name suggests, they shift the pitch of your original sound and change the notes into different ones. They can either replace the original sound completely or just add the changed shift on top of it to add more depth. Some pitch shifters will have a harmonizer option that can revolutionize the way you play. The harmonizer option allows you to create a beautiful harmony to the sound you play and make it seem like there is a group of other guitarists perfectly harmonizing to your lead. Modern pitch shifters come with many various settings, depending on the model. They can effectively create soft distortions or choruses, maybe even replacing some of your other pedals.

Tremolo and Vibrato

Tremolo and vibrato pedals are very often confused because they seem so similar. To understand the difference, you only need to remember that tremolo pedals deal with volume and vibrato pedals with pitch. These pedals increase or decrease the volume/pitch in a steady motion.

Tremolo pedals allow you to achieve the characteristic effect of the volume dropping and rising steadily. The speed is adjustable which means that you can either get very quick volume shifts that are perfect for when you want to convey something like urgency. Regular pitch shifts that are created with a vibrato pedal have a more undulating character. It makes it seem like the player is adjusting the whammy bars with great accuracy. The speed and the range of the shift are adjustable.

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How to cook on a budget

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Alex Reid

Most people could save a ton of money on cooking if they only wanted to. This the area of life on which we tend to overspend, often indulging ourselves in unnecessary luxuries. If you struggle to make ends meet or just want to save more money this month then take a look at these simple tips about how to spend less on your meals.

Cook at home

Home-cooked meals will almost always be cheaper than going out or getting take out from a restaurant. When restaurants set their prices, they need to add up not only the cost of ingredients but also labor costs, etc. and then make a profit. So, of course, their prices will be higher than what you would spend making the same meal at home. Cooking at home will also be healthier for your body because you can control exactly what goes into your food.

Stick to a budget

Making a budget is the most effective way of making sure that you won’t spend more than you want on food. Calculate how much you can afford for groceries and try to see how much your average meal should cost. Plan what you are going to eat beforehand so that you don’t buy unnecessary items at the store. If you have some leeway with your funds then it is fine to indulge yourself once in a while but otherwise, stick to the budget.

Plan for emergencies

There will be times when you won’t be able to either shop or cook for yourself – for example, when you get sick. A lot of people would turn to take out in this situation but that’s an easy way of ruining your carefully-planned budget. You should always have some emergency rations at home so that you won’t fall into this trap. Simple products like pasta sauces in a jar or instant meals will do. If you find them discounted somewhere then it might be a good idea to stock up. Here you can find the best instant ramen by CurrentC.com.

Use the same ingredients for different meals

Using the same ingredients for a few days in a row, even if you don’t cook the same meals, is how you can save yourself time when grocery shopping and cooking. For example, if on Monday you are planning to make rice with curry then cook more rice than needed and use the leftovers on Tuesday to make simple fried rice with vegetables. You will save both time and gas/electricity it takes to boil water and cook rice in it. If your recipe call for two egg yolks then search for another recipe that uses two egg whites so that you won’t waste anything.

Prevent food from going bad

Spoilt food is bad both for your budget and the environment. Throwing out food feels and is wasteful so try to prevent that as much as you can. That’s why you should know how to store different types of food. For example, never put bananas in the fridge because that will make them spoil more quickly. Also, use your ingredients in the right order – start with the items that spoil the easiest.

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The meaning behind different pieces of jewelry

September 4, 2020September 15, 2020 Alex Reid

The abundance of jewelry variations available to wear can be confusing at times to people who usually do not give it much thought. Some choose their jewelry solely by looking at the design, others will think about the symbolism different kinds of jewelry represent. Before you gift someone jewelry it is good to think through your purchase and consider whether the particular piece of jewelry will suit not only the person’s looks but also their character. Here are just some descriptions of a few common jewelry designs:

Turquoise jewelry

The turquoise color has been used in jewelry in various cultures around the world since ancient times to symbolize spirituality. Nowadays it is said to be connected with well-being, openness, and general positive energy. Some people even claim that wearing turquoise jewelry can help improve one’s emotional health. Turquoise is heavily related to spirituality.

Turquoise jewelry is often very eye-catching and can be difficult to match with clothing due to its bright colors. It is not as universal as gold or silver so be sure to give it to someone who likes to wear colorful outfits.

Crucifixes and crosses

Crucifix jewelry, especially crucifix necklaces, is usually worn by Christians to reaffirm their faith and remember about Christ’s sacrifice during his crucifixion. The remainder that resurrection is possible brings hope to the wearer. There are many variations of crucifix necklaces, but by far the most common ones are made from gold because of its status as a noble metal. A gold crucifix necklace is a common piece of jewelry that is won on Wedding days when Wedding Music is being played.

Any jewelry pertaining to one’s faith, be it Christianity, Judaism, or any other, is very personal and should only be gifted to people who you are absolutely sure would be happy to receive it.

Tree

The design of a tree has become very common in modern jewelry. It can be found most often on necklaces as a pendant or on rings. The tree symbolizes a large array of concepts from rebirth, just like a tree loses its leaves in winter to grow new ones when spring comes, to continual growth that might be slow but will never stop. It is also associated with family, similar to the family tree. For Christians, it can mean the tree of the knowledge of good and evil found in the Garden of Eden from which Adam and Eve took the forbidden apple.

The tree’s universal symbolism makes it a good gift for most people. Tree jewelry comes in various materials with the most common being gold and silver. The tree’s leaves can be embedded with colorful gemstones.

Gems

Gems are widely used in jewelry and each one carries a different meaning. Making an exhaustive list of gemstone symbolism would take a long time but the more common ones are e.g. ruby as the symbol of passion and courage that will suit people with a fierce personality or amber that is associated with warmth and also the sea. Gems are also considered to be birthstones and every person has one birthstone assigned to them depending on the time they were born. Gifting jewelry made with one’s birthstone can also be a good idea to show them that you care about them.

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But you were a fairytale

April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
But you were a fairytale

I was the thirsty sleeping beauty
but you were the young wine.
I was the blind that begged for light
you were a light that always shone.

I was the spring that turned into a river
you were a light and warm breeze.
I was the tired quiet night
that longed for a fairytale.

Behind the mountains I waited for you
I waited for you by the sea.
I read you my first poems
at life’s wishing moments.

With a cross on your chest in a white gown
you touched my heart.
At life’s island, at death’s valley
shone glory from your eyes.

But you were a fairytale

I was the thirsty sleeping beauty
but you the young wine.
And the night brought us northern lights
and a new song to me.

We have slept under the magic tent
and time escaped quickly.
But there it was bright and you were kissed
for a thousand and one night.

Though wounded birds sing loud
their song is a wail.
They hurt the most that flew high
and fell down to a stone.

And over the valley it darkens fast
as day escapes away.
I was the thirsty quiet night
but you were a fairytale.

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Pascal Pinon – Full Performance (Live at Kex Hostel)

April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
Pascal Pinon - Full Performance (Live at Kex Hostel)

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Daisies

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
Daisies

Where the children laugh and smile

Daisies are my favourite thing.
When the wind goes down

the spring gives greetings to you.
But the shadow always falls down on you

when you’re having fun.
Where the sun shines

Summer lives in your heart.
True friends should tell the truth

it’s sad

how your actions hurt me deep
because you never said anything to me.

A tear fell in your place
but you never said anything to me.

Where the children laugh and smile
Daisies are my favourite thing.

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Arstidir

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
Arstidir

Falling and falling on me
everytime I walk under a tree
yellow leavs and orange leaves
and I feel like something
I have felt before
and feel like every every year
the fall is very very near.

Whiter and whiter everywhere
frozen but someway happier
snowing but I don’t really care
my nose is cold and I shiver like a fly
but I don’t think of it that way
my mind is somewhere else today.

Arstidir

Brightness is in the air
and a sunny atmosphere
even though it’s cold outside
then the birds are singing
and the grass is getting greener
I think I haven’t ever stood
on road that seems so really good

Sun shine all over me
I’m feeling so happy
summer it’s summer now
and it’s warm outside and smiling all day long
happiness I will always send
I hope this summer will never end.

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Under clear sky

April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
Under clear sky

Under clear sky
And under the sun
Like the mountains I always sit on the same spot
But as a glacier
I tend to take
A little walk.
But sometimes
I want to slide down
As a river into the lakes
And jump into the lagoons.

That is me
That is me
The nature.

Where the grass is growing
Where trees are everywhere
Where many flowers grow you can find me.
In a bird’s nest
As well as on the bottom of the ocean
In the forest up the air everywhere.
Because I am there
I am here and there
Scattered around the wilderness
Developing and changing

That is me
That is me
The nature.

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In The Middle Of The Night

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
In The Middle Of The Night

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Devil’s snare

April 3, 2020April 5, 2020 Alex Reid
Devil's snare

Once I felt this strong desire
To be one thing and leave another.
My mind took me and I started seeing
All that I longed for and wanted was forbidden.

Because time is working against me
And I don’t get to decide anything.
One wound is healed and another is
Growing and thriving inside of me.

Devil's snare

So long it has been of my life
You can only hope I’m worse.
I try to forget, but the sad thing is
I still don’t know how to let go.

But the heart decides and the heart will go
Always its own ways.
And whatever happens, whatever goes
Hope is awake and alive within me.

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