This Is Me--2024 A to Z Theme

My A to Z Themes in the past have covered a range of topics and for 2024 the theme is a personal retrospective that I call "I Coulda Been" which is in reference to my job and career arc over my lifetime. I'll be looking at all sorts of occupations that I have done or could have done. Maybe you've done some of these too!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Don't Hold Your Breath ( #BOTB Results )

      I'm sure you've all been on the edge of your seats holding your breath to see the results of my most recent Battle of the Bands.  Exhale and wait no longer!


Battle of the Bands Results



        My most recent Battle of the Bands was a showdown between seventies band Captain Beyond and the nineties song crafter Duncan Sheik.  I'm a big fan of both of these songs.  I love the psychedelia of Captain Beyond.  There was mention about the droning repetition of the instrumental break, but I see it as a stoner effect that is almost an emulation of Irish fiddle music or a Scottish bagpipe tune.  I can almost hear bagpipes playing that break. "Sufficiently Breathless" has long been a favorite song of mine.

      On the other hand, I think "Barely Breathing" is a masterwork of modern songwriting.  I like everything about this song and appreciate the skill in writing such a pop friendly piece. My vote goes to Duncan Sheik.


Final Vote Tally

Captain Beyond     5 votes

Duncan Sheik         4 votes


And that's it!




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