Randy Eckman
@emanspeaks.com
Reposted by Randy Eckman
Us in the national security team group chat
March 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Us in the national security team group chat
Being sick has really rocked my sleep schedule, so now I lie awake here and think about this kind of stuff. It’s at least better than thinking about everything else going on these days. Perhaps I should meditate on these lyrics to try to sleep. Might help when I’m not sick also.
February 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Being sick has really rocked my sleep schedule, so now I lie awake here and think about this kind of stuff. It’s at least better than thinking about everything else going on these days. Perhaps I should meditate on these lyrics to try to sleep. Might help when I’m not sick also.
None of them were ever this good solo. It needed to be the miraculous combination of John, Paul, George, Ringo, and George Martin. In much the same way that Bach or Beethoven were significant milestones, so must we consider The Beatles for their prolific ingenuity. Who will be the next milestone?
February 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
None of them were ever this good solo. It needed to be the miraculous combination of John, Paul, George, Ringo, and George Martin. In much the same way that Bach or Beethoven were significant milestones, so must we consider The Beatles for their prolific ingenuity. Who will be the next milestone?
In only the last 30 seconds of this song, we get a musical exploration worthy of Paul’s extraordinary lyric that is harmonically, dynamically, and orchestrationally richer than so many other bands before or since have in their entire careers.
February 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
In only the last 30 seconds of this song, we get a musical exploration worthy of Paul’s extraordinary lyric that is harmonically, dynamically, and orchestrationally richer than so many other bands before or since have in their entire careers.
Then E-flat major (surprise), borrowing from the parallel minor of C, a classic move that is almost the Beatles signature sound. Then F major, and finally back to C major to complete a plagal cadence, evoking the religious “amen” sound and following in the angelic mood of the Lydian passage prior.
February 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Then E-flat major (surprise), borrowing from the parallel minor of C, a classic move that is almost the Beatles signature sound. Then F major, and finally back to C major to complete a plagal cadence, evoking the religious “amen” sound and following in the angelic mood of the Lydian passage prior.
They could have stopped there, but Beatles gonna Beatles. George Martin and his orchestra take us on a ride. We get a C in the bass as a pedal tone. C major, then a D major on top (surprise), giving a dreamy, heavenly Lydian sound to emphasize the message of the lyrics.
February 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
They could have stopped there, but Beatles gonna Beatles. George Martin and his orchestra take us on a ride. We get a C in the bass as a pedal tone. C major, then a D major on top (surprise), giving a dreamy, heavenly Lydian sound to emphasize the message of the lyrics.
“…is equal to…”
Then move to an F major chord. Ok where are we going now? TWO unexpected chords in a row. Makes everything feel unstable. What is it equal to?! The music begs for an answer, for resolution.
“…the love you make.”
Ah, a strong IV-ii-V-I cadence. We’ve landed in C major, profoundly.
Then move to an F major chord. Ok where are we going now? TWO unexpected chords in a row. Makes everything feel unstable. What is it equal to?! The music begs for an answer, for resolution.
“…the love you make.”
Ah, a strong IV-ii-V-I cadence. We’ve landed in C major, profoundly.
February 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“…is equal to…”
Then move to an F major chord. Ok where are we going now? TWO unexpected chords in a row. Makes everything feel unstable. What is it equal to?! The music begs for an answer, for resolution.
“…the love you make.”
Ah, a strong IV-ii-V-I cadence. We’ve landed in C major, profoundly.
Then move to an F major chord. Ok where are we going now? TWO unexpected chords in a row. Makes everything feel unstable. What is it equal to?! The music begs for an answer, for resolution.
“…the love you make.”
Ah, a strong IV-ii-V-I cadence. We’ve landed in C major, profoundly.
We start with an A major triad, making us think we are in A major.
“…the love you take…”
Then move to a G major chord, ok, maybe we’re in A mixolydian, which gives it a nostalgic feel.
“…the love you take…”
Then move to a G major chord, ok, maybe we’re in A mixolydian, which gives it a nostalgic feel.
February 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We start with an A major triad, making us think we are in A major.
“…the love you take…”
Then move to a G major chord, ok, maybe we’re in A mixolydian, which gives it a nostalgic feel.
“…the love you take…”
Then move to a G major chord, ok, maybe we’re in A mixolydian, which gives it a nostalgic feel.
The sudden change in texture and dynamic is a surprise. The sparse instrumentation feels like a callback to some of their older, simpler songs with deep messages. So now we’re primed for something profound about to happen.
“And in the end…”
“And in the end…”
February 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The sudden change in texture and dynamic is a surprise. The sparse instrumentation feels like a callback to some of their older, simpler songs with deep messages. So now we’re primed for something profound about to happen.
“And in the end…”
“And in the end…”
First, you get the hard rock bits (with all the fun chromaticism that adds a touch most other popular artists likely wouldn’t do). The solos from every member, effective as prototypes of their respective styles, yet brief in encapsulating them rather completely.
And then the sudden stop. Piano.
And then the sudden stop. Piano.
February 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
First, you get the hard rock bits (with all the fun chromaticism that adds a touch most other popular artists likely wouldn’t do). The solos from every member, effective as prototypes of their respective styles, yet brief in encapsulating them rather completely.
And then the sudden stop. Piano.
And then the sudden stop. Piano.
I don’t really have anywhere else to post my random essays right now, so I’ll just post as a thread here because why not.
I watched Sir Paul’s performance of Abbey Road medley for SNL 50 and it got me interested in “The End.” Why is it so great?
The Beatles were masters at subverting expectations.
I watched Sir Paul’s performance of Abbey Road medley for SNL 50 and it got me interested in “The End.” Why is it so great?
The Beatles were masters at subverting expectations.
February 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I don’t really have anywhere else to post my random essays right now, so I’ll just post as a thread here because why not.
I watched Sir Paul’s performance of Abbey Road medley for SNL 50 and it got me interested in “The End.” Why is it so great?
The Beatles were masters at subverting expectations.
I watched Sir Paul’s performance of Abbey Road medley for SNL 50 and it got me interested in “The End.” Why is it so great?
The Beatles were masters at subverting expectations.
Also team sick and awake for no reason
February 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Also team sick and awake for no reason
When the cats want me to get up, they come and lay on me. Which is counterproductive because that’s what I want them to do otherwise and incentivizes me to not get up. We remain in endless standoff.
February 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
When the cats want me to get up, they come and lay on me. Which is counterproductive because that’s what I want them to do otherwise and incentivizes me to not get up. We remain in endless standoff.
I hated the entire graphics package all night. It looked like a bad throwback to the 80s and not in a good way. Just overall felt underwhelmed by the quality of the broadcast.
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I hated the entire graphics package all night. It looked like a bad throwback to the 80s and not in a good way. Just overall felt underwhelmed by the quality of the broadcast.
This video is like something I’ve wanted to make for YEARS and never quite made it happen so I’m jealous he made it first ha ha. Just incredible…astounding how anyone ever figured any of this out.
New video! Terence Tao on how we measure the cosmos: youtu.be/YdOXS_9_P4U
Terence Tao on how we measure the cosmos | Part 1
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February 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This video is like something I’ve wanted to make for YEARS and never quite made it happen so I’m jealous he made it first ha ha. Just incredible…astounding how anyone ever figured any of this out.
Long time fan, loved this video overall, but perpetuating the astros-stuck-on-ISS myth was disappointing. If anyone was going to understand the situation, I’d have thought it’d be you. I know it was a joke, but now’s not a great time to undermine credibility. Crew safety comes first today, always.
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Long time fan, loved this video overall, but perpetuating the astros-stuck-on-ISS myth was disappointing. If anyone was going to understand the situation, I’d have thought it’d be you. I know it was a joke, but now’s not a great time to undermine credibility. Crew safety comes first today, always.
lol is out.
lsidc is in.
Laughing so I don’t cry.
lsidc is in.
Laughing so I don’t cry.
February 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
lol is out.
lsidc is in.
Laughing so I don’t cry.
lsidc is in.
Laughing so I don’t cry.
Is it *really* that Chrome is a resource hog, or is it just that every website today is an inefficient JS dependency orgy? Little of both, probably, but my money is on the latter tipping the scale. Don’t even get me started on Electron.
December 30, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Is it *really* that Chrome is a resource hog, or is it just that every website today is an inefficient JS dependency orgy? Little of both, probably, but my money is on the latter tipping the scale. Don’t even get me started on Electron.
Today will be my first large ensemble concert recording gig. I’ve been planning to do this for nearly five years now, and excited to finally have the opportunity. Now I just have to not mess it up or take too long setting up…I’m sure it will be a great learning experience at least!
December 15, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Today will be my first large ensemble concert recording gig. I’ve been planning to do this for nearly five years now, and excited to finally have the opportunity. Now I just have to not mess it up or take too long setting up…I’m sure it will be a great learning experience at least!
It has been a week. And yet here I am awake early for an unscheduled symphony rehearsal on a weekend. I have another morning obligation tomorrow also. Six days until I start my vacation and can sleep in again.
December 7, 2024 at 2:15 PM
It has been a week. And yet here I am awake early for an unscheduled symphony rehearsal on a weekend. I have another morning obligation tomorrow also. Six days until I start my vacation and can sleep in again.
Oof really bit off more than I can chew with this one. Finding time to learn zig this month, as a musician in December, is going to be a bigger challenge than I expected. I have two concerts to prepare for—and laundry—before learn heap allocation. Oh dear.
December 1, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Oof really bit off more than I can chew with this one. Finding time to learn zig this month, as a musician in December, is going to be a bigger challenge than I expected. I have two concerts to prepare for—and laundry—before learn heap allocation. Oh dear.
You used to be able with Adobe Reader also but it seems like it is a paid feature or I couldn’t figure out how to do it for free. Sad when it is easier to spend hours with an AI writing your own solution because Adobe is trash. Also my Mac Mini is currently buried in a pile of stuff somewhere…
December 1, 2024 at 12:32 AM
You used to be able with Adobe Reader also but it seems like it is a paid feature or I couldn’t figure out how to do it for free. Sad when it is easier to spend hours with an AI writing your own solution because Adobe is trash. Also my Mac Mini is currently buried in a pile of stuff somewhere…
Built a new render server for my production side gig, but for now it is being repurposed as a zig build server for #adventofcode. Just finished building the compiler from source in the nick of time for December. Now I have, uh, five hours to learn zig before first challenge. Should be easy, right?
December 1, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Built a new render server for my production side gig, but for now it is being repurposed as a zig build server for #adventofcode. Just finished building the compiler from source in the nick of time for December. Now I have, uh, five hours to learn zig before first challenge. Should be easy, right?