Father’s Day 2012

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I have been a parent for 9 years now,
and I must be honest with you,
I still have no clue what I am doing.

I just wing it.
Day after day.

Some days it’s awesome.
Some days it’s … not too good.

It’s quite exhausting.

The only way I can make it through,
is the realization that it is all worth it.

So in honor of all Fathers out there,
especially my dear friends who I know are going thru the same thing day after day.

I covered this classic song by Cat Stevens.
Definitely one of my favourites.

Here’s to you, brothers.
Keep on doing what you were meant to do.


Music by Cat Stevens
Voices and all instruments by Ty Martell

Oh and I miss you Dad.
Happy Father’s Day.

Lyrics Start Here
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Site Logo

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What about this?

This is actually a T-shirt that was designed
by my good friend, Maita, years ago.
And I am thinking of making it this site’s logo.

Or maybe, a cover for an album.
It could happen. I may make one.
It’s possible.

I actually wore that shirt on 2 of my Youtube Videos.

On here,

And on here.

I think it’s a great design.
Well, for me anyways.

I just don’t know how to edit the header image and incorporate it.
Or design it for an album cover.

Maybe someday.
What do you guys think?

Thanks again, Maits.

More stuff

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You see that thing on the sidebar that says “This Time Last Year?”
I added that plug in to see how things have changed since.. well.. last year.

I don’t know. I am trying more new stuff on this site,
to see if it’ll entice me to try … well.. new stuff.

Oh and I also added a category on here named Pictures.
That’s just to quickly query all the posts that I did with.. well… pictures.

I am not doing too good with writing new posts that much anymore,
so I will see if I can re-kindle my relationship with this site
and add more..well… writings.

Anyways.
Let’s see what more stuff I can add.
You just sit there and look pretty.
I’ll do all the work.

Sunday Flashback

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I must admit, if there would be a cover song I made
that I liked how my guitar sounded out,
this would be the one.

Just two guitars, and done in about one take.
Even the voice I had wasn’t too shabby.
And when I said not too shabby,
I meant it didn’t take me 40 takes.

Here’s
Maybe I’m A Leo
Music by Deep Purple
Guitars and voice by yours truly.

I haven’t played and recorded in a while.
I need to make new ones
before the lack of Rock drives me insane.

Tweets from 2012-06-02

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  • Hi. My name is Ty, and I have a @youtube page.
    http://t.co/nKYZRYDD #
  • There are a hundred things wrong with this movie coming out. I have to see it. http://t.co/rKpYKMPx #
  • Top of the morning to ya!
    -you have to read that with an Irish accent or else it’s not gonna work. #
  • I can’t tell if this kid is saying Buzz Lightyear” or “Budweiser.” #ineedadrink #
  • "I clothed myself in your glory and your love. How I loved you. How I cried." – Queen http://t.co/tAmyaPFu #
  • "You've broken my heart and now you leave me." – Queen http://t.co/xmoXqnB7 #
  • Thank you to the ones who have given their all. So you and I can hear the sound of freedom. Happy Memorial Day. http://t.co/3yVvbfuU #
  • News: Researchers have discovered how to make ketchup not stick to the bottle for an easy pour.

    In Other News: Still no cure for Cancer. #

  • This “memo” you speak of, I never get one. I don’t want one. #
  • Shout out to the Right Place. The Right Time is always late.
    Cc: @MrGeorgeWallace #
  • “Watching the news makes you realize how the times are changing.” – Me.

    “I fucking told you.” – Bob Dylan #

  • “No sense worrying.
    All will be alright. – Me

    “WTF! Didn’t I tell you that?” – Bob Marley #

  • Without my Comcast Internet wifi, this dang phone on AT&T is freaking useless. I had to use the 2G network just like how my ancestors did. #
  • Thanks to a Ms. Jane from Comcast support for the quick help on my cable and Internet. I’m very impressed. #handmetheremote #
  • Rondo was scaring James. So they hit him in the face. #ouch #
  • I’m pretty sure Wade stayed in the air for like 5 minutes with that hang time shot. #nba #
  • And a good night to all. #
  • Today’s anger is brought to you by 6 slow vehicles driving on the fast lane.
    Oblivious to everyone. #goodmorning #
  • The song “Spanish Sands” by @TheImagineers makes me want to Get on a horse and ride into the sunset of Barcelona. #andnevercomeback #
  • “There’s a little black spot on the sun today.” #
  • In the #music of my life, I’m just waiting for the guitar solo. Then, Boom!! #
  • Apparently, my mp3 player/camera is also capable of phone calls. What will they come up next? #
  • Holy shit. Milli Vanilli just came on.
    Or is it them? #magic899 #
  • Happy Birthday, Norma Jean.
    Cc: @MarilynMonroe #
  • Shout out to those who still wiggle it. Even just a little bit. #
  • Shout out to all the jams that have been pumped up. #
  • Shout out to those who go crazy when they hear a cymbal and a hi-hat with a souped up tempo. #
  • “Don’t talk just kiss. Let your tongue fool around.” #
  • Come to think of it, Venus truly was my fire and my desire. #
  • The only problem with this national donut day is that I don't have one in my mouth #

When is it most quiet?

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I have to admit, the world is a very noisy place.
Many a times, I would go and find sanctuary
just to have a little moment of peace.

And as much as I love music,
I have to unplug myself out of it from time to time.

But there is one thing I found
where I discovered it to be most quiet.

“The most silent place you could ever find yourself into
is at that moment when you are in need.”

That moment when you know there is no one that can bail you out.
That moment of realization that you are a victim of your own doing.

I am not speaking in figures nor I am pertaining to anyone.
It’s just something I have noticed,
through all my years of adult living.

No matter how many people there are in your circle.
No matter how many connections you have in your social life.
You will realize how deafening the silence is,
once you get yourself situated in such a quandary.

So let me ask you,

What do you hear
when you are right in the middle
of your hour of need?

My point exactly.

The Brothers Gibb

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The very first song I have learned to play completely on guitar,
and I mean, knowing the words and chords without looking at a songbook,
is “Words” by the BeeGees.

The chords are simple enough and the words are easy to remember.

Plus I got the bragging rights that I can completely play a song
and not a whole bunch of intros that I can never finish.

This post is a little tribute to the Brothers Gibb,
and to Mr. Robin Gibb, who passed away yesterday.

Thank you for the music, Sir.

Here are two BeeGees songs I have covered.

First Of May

and
I.O.I.O.

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