Every year at this time I like to look back on the concluding year and determine what I did, or what happened, to advance me towards the goals I have in life. I dissect what I feel was important to the advancement of my goals, as well as what specifically did NOT work or what needs to change. With that decided, I then plan out some goals for 2024.
This is the concluding episode of Season 8 of An Older Gay Guy Show.
In this penultimate episode of Season 8, I have used AI to create an original, emotional telling of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens.
With some voice acting and sound effects, I read you this famous story, my favorite of all-time. Please listen while relaxing in the days leading up to Christmas. Listen on a quiet night, perhaps with a roaring fire or sitting beneath the lights of your Christmas tree.
This story says something to all, not just those of a 'Christian faith', but to all of mankind that strive to be better and make amends to those who we perceive have done us wrong.
A Merry Christmas to all......
In this episode, I offer some of my piano arrangements for your use in any gathering where you might want some background music. A bit about my style of arrangements: I very much like dissonant sounds. Dissonance refers to a lack of harmony. Dissonant music sometimes makes people feel a bit uneasy. Because of this feeling, dissonant music is often used to create tension in films. In the last 10 years or so, I have used dissonance in many of my arrangements because of the unique sound. Not everyone will be a fan of this music, but it is what I am currently working on and I thought I would share it.
This album contains:
The Christmas Song - piano
Do You Hear What I Hear - piano
All Alone Am I - piano
I'll Be Home For Christmas - piano
Theme from Knots Landing TV Show - piano, strings and percussion
Silent Night - piano
Empty Chairs At Empty Tables (from Les Miserables) - piano and strings
Theme from Seattle TV Show - piano and strings
Frosty The Snowman - piano
I hope you enjoy the album. Happy Holidays !
~Joey
In this serious episode I tell you two stories from my past that are extremely personal. I would not normally be this open, but I know of people who will be alone these holidays and I worry. Thankfully the thoughts I had during this time are far behind me, but I've never forgotten the things I learned during these very difficult days. I hope this helps someone.
