Greg Adlehause - Paleontology/Archeology/History
York, PA
Everyone is making a huge deal out of the "missing link" skeleton that was recently found. I am both Christian and believe in evolution, but this is all hype. Don't buy into it.
Recently a skeleton was discovered that ties humans to monkeys, or lemurs if you wish to be exact. It is known as Ida, and Darwinius masillae scientifically. Which ever it is called it shows very little. The actual fossil shows advanced primate like traits, including hands that can grasp, shorter apendages, and an opposable thumbs. However, this is like Tiktaalik. For those who do not know, Tiktaalik is the amphibian that supposely lead to all land dwelling reptiles. Tiktaalik had fins that may have allowed it to raise it's head out of water, and may have had lungs to breathe air. The truth is unknown. There is no link between this air brething fish and reptiles. No proof shows either Ida or Tiktaalik was a missing link.
That is the rub. Certain fossils may seem to be "the missing link" between fish and amphibians, monkeys and man, or even dinosaurs and birds. However, with every missing link found comes another missing link. What better or less evolved animal led to this or followed this animal? The science community should dissuade the term missing link. It simply denotes there is a straight line in evoltion and everything can be drawn up neatly. For all we know our missing links are nature's way of testing out abilities. These missing links may be abnormalities that died out quickly before evolving in another group of the same animal. It's a wasted term that gets way too much attention.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Musical Skeen: Chickenfoot Preview
Jeddy Skeen - Music Review
Raleigh NC
Let's begin with the band's line up.
Chad Smith: The drummer of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith has proven himself as one of the biggest drummers in American Rock. He can play any beat needed, and has enough talent to know when to not play the fills. Also, he looks like Will Ferrell.
Michael Anthony: The bassist of Van Halen fame. Yes, Eddie has a wicked grinding guitar. However, the reason those whiny axe licks don't bleed your eardrums is because Anthony offsets them with a groovy and rock based bass. He's very underestimated as a musician.
Sammy Hagar: Sure, he'll get the headline. He's got monster vocals. He was with Montrose and Van Halen. Those are two of the best rock bands ever. Still, we have to question his rockness, due to the Van Hagar legacy. How could a band turn so wussy in so few years.
Joe Satriani: If you want a guitar god, this is one of the top five on anyone's list (who knows modern rock). He was recruited by Mick Jagger. He played for Deep Purple. Everyone from Jeff Beck to Eric Clapton says he's one of the best guitarists around today. He's Classic Coke in a New Coke world.
Preview:
I haven't heard but three songs from the Chickenfoot album. In short, they rock.
The first song I heard was "Down the Drain". It's a simple song but it reminds me of what Van Halen should have been with Sammy Hagar. I believe Hagar refound his Montrose roots with this song. It's a solid song.
"Soap on a Rope" is another winner if you love classic rock. It's dirty and sounds much like ZZ Top blended with Van Halen. I pictured women dancing in a cloud of bubbles while they wash my car. That's what rock is about.
The third song is Chickenfoot's first single. "Oh Yeah" is a rock crowd pleaser. There is the "audience reply" OH YEAH! It's a driving song. It has a low point to build tension. I say it should be replayed for at least a year on classic rock stations.
Finally:
Chickenfoot stands for a version of a peace symbol. I say the portions of the album that I have heard call for a peace between pop rockers and classic rock fans. This sounds like a solid album. Sadly I only think classic rock fans will pick up on it. Everyone on this album is a major talent. It's excellently produced. No song sounds like the band hated being involved, as far as I've heard. If a "Super-Group" had the talent to get along, I'd say it's this one. They all have the same laid back temper. This won't be the last of this group, hopefully.
Raleigh NC
Let's begin with the band's line up.
Chad Smith: The drummer of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith has proven himself as one of the biggest drummers in American Rock. He can play any beat needed, and has enough talent to know when to not play the fills. Also, he looks like Will Ferrell.
Michael Anthony: The bassist of Van Halen fame. Yes, Eddie has a wicked grinding guitar. However, the reason those whiny axe licks don't bleed your eardrums is because Anthony offsets them with a groovy and rock based bass. He's very underestimated as a musician.
Sammy Hagar: Sure, he'll get the headline. He's got monster vocals. He was with Montrose and Van Halen. Those are two of the best rock bands ever. Still, we have to question his rockness, due to the Van Hagar legacy. How could a band turn so wussy in so few years.
Joe Satriani: If you want a guitar god, this is one of the top five on anyone's list (who knows modern rock). He was recruited by Mick Jagger. He played for Deep Purple. Everyone from Jeff Beck to Eric Clapton says he's one of the best guitarists around today. He's Classic Coke in a New Coke world.
Preview:
I haven't heard but three songs from the Chickenfoot album. In short, they rock.
The first song I heard was "Down the Drain". It's a simple song but it reminds me of what Van Halen should have been with Sammy Hagar. I believe Hagar refound his Montrose roots with this song. It's a solid song.
"Soap on a Rope" is another winner if you love classic rock. It's dirty and sounds much like ZZ Top blended with Van Halen. I pictured women dancing in a cloud of bubbles while they wash my car. That's what rock is about.
The third song is Chickenfoot's first single. "Oh Yeah" is a rock crowd pleaser. There is the "audience reply" OH YEAH! It's a driving song. It has a low point to build tension. I say it should be replayed for at least a year on classic rock stations.
Finally:
Chickenfoot stands for a version of a peace symbol. I say the portions of the album that I have heard call for a peace between pop rockers and classic rock fans. This sounds like a solid album. Sadly I only think classic rock fans will pick up on it. Everyone on this album is a major talent. It's excellently produced. No song sounds like the band hated being involved, as far as I've heard. If a "Super-Group" had the talent to get along, I'd say it's this one. They all have the same laid back temper. This won't be the last of this group, hopefully.
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