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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Elon Musk Names 1st Mars Colony Ship 'Heart of Gold'

Heart of Gold
Artist's illustration of SpaceX's Interplanetary Transport  
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Per Space.com, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he'd like to name the first Mars colony ship "Heart of Gold".
 
The name 'Heart of Gold' pays tribute the space ship in Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" books. So sorry Neil Young fans of the song "Heart of Gold".

Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Guadalajara, Mexico in September, Musk said:

"I think probably we'll name the first ship that goes to Mars 'Heart of Gold.

I like the fact that it's driven by infinite improbability, because I think our ship is also extremely improbable."

The Infinite Improbability Drive allows the fictional "Heart of Gold" — which looks like a giant, white sneaker — to cruise through every point in every universe at the same time. The drive is powered by a Bambleweeny 57 Sub-Meson Brain and a cup of hot tea.  

More on 2017's space oddities on Neil Young regularly tweeting cryptic messages of late, and the relationship between SpaceX ZUMA payload and "The Visitor"?  
 

The ZUMA Payload
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket - October 2017
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
 
"it's old, but it's good ..." 

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Neil Young Archives Timeline Concert of the Moment: International Harvesters, 1984

The International Harvesters @ 
Gilley's Rodeo Arena, Pasadena, Texas - 09-29, 1984 
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A new  Timeline Concert of the Moment is now streaming on NYA.

The
latest Timeline Concert is Neil Young  w/  The International Harvesters @ Gilley's Rodeo Arena, Pasadena, Texas, on 09-29, 1984.


 
Neil Young & The International Harvesters (#1 Lineup)

Setlist
 
1.Are You Ready For The Country?
2.Hawks & Doves
3.Comes A Time
4.Bound For Glory
5.Are There Any More Real Cowboys?
6.Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
7.Heart Of Gold
8.Amber Jean
9.Roll Another Number (For The Road)
10.Too Far Gone
11.Southern Pacific
12.The Needle And The Damage Done
13.Helpless
14.California Sunset
15.It Might Have Been
16.Flying On The Ground Is Wrong
17.Soul Of A Woman
18.Field Of Opportunity
19.Old Man

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20.Powderfinger
21.Get Back To The Country
22.Down By The River      
      






 

Photo by Pegi Young

 

More on Neil Young & The International Harvesters.

More on Neil Young Archives Timeline Concerts.

Also, see Neil Young Archives: Complete Listing of "Timeline Concerts of the Week" + UPDATE: NYA Subscriber News.

Here is a listing of all of the Neil Young concerts on the NYA Timeline.

Also, see Timeline Concert Highlights on Neil Young Archives | Only Castles Burning | SubStack.

 
TIMELINE CONCERT OF THE MOMENT | NYA 

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Cameron Crowe on Neil Young's "Almost" "Almost Famous" Scene

"How music shaped Cameron Crowe’s life, from Tom Petty to Almost Famous" | Q with Tom Power

 

Here is an interview with Cameron Crowe discussing the film "Almost Famous" and Neil Young's "almost" scene.

From "How music shaped Cameron Crowe’s life, from Tom Petty to Almost Famous" | Q with Tom Power:




Cameron Crowe on Neil Young's "Almost" "Almost Famous" Scene @ ~~24:30.

In 1983, Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, Almost Famous) was an ambitious young music journalist who had just released his debut film: a documentary about Tom Petty, titled “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.

It aired once on MTV and was never seen again. Now, that lost documentary is arriving for the first time in cinemas. The Oscar-winning director joins Tom to discuss his first film, his early life as a rock journalist, his upcoming Joni Mitchell biopic, and how Neil Young was originally cast in “Almost Famous.” 

More on Neil Young's Deleted Scene in Cameron Crowe's ‘Almost Famous’ Film, which brought great delight in memories of this iconic and essential "time capsule" film. 

"Almost Famous" Film Scene
Tribute to "Time Fades Away" by Neil Young Album Cover
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More on "Almost Famous" Film Soundtrack: Source of “Cortez the Killer” by Neil Young is Unknown.


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Neil Young: "Why I Love Kamala Harris"

"Why I Love Kamala Harris"
Neil Young Archives 
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Neil Young has endorsed Kamala Harris for President, per a statement on Neil Young Archives.

Young writes: "Cast your vote for a beautiful future for your family."

He goes on to say:

“Kamala Harris — She is an honest forthright truth teller who is experienced in the White House, free from ambiguity or evasiveness, who goes straight to the point.”

"Clear headed, young enough to hold the office for a couple of bright future terms, Kamala Harris is a good person who is unafraid to take on criminals and uphold the law of the USA. She's my candidate for the future of this country.

"Kamala Harris will take on the billionaire class and make them pay their fair share of taxes. She will not owe them favors. She is a kind, considerate American."

And recall, back in 2020:  Neil Young: "I don't hate Trump. I do hate that he is President".


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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Our Farm Aid 2024 Report!

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"
Willie Nelson & Family & Friends
Finale @ Farm Aid 2024
Photos by Jim McKelvey & thrasher
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Finally, here's our Farm Aid report!  

Farm Aid 2024 was held in Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's lineup included: Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis and Jesse Welles, along with Board members  Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp & Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price.

Farm Aid 2024
 
  Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson & Micah Nelson

Willie Nelson
 
  Lukas Nelson & Willie Nelson
 
Micah Nelson
 
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

 
 




 “We’re fighting for our lives. The American farmer is fighting for your life and the life of the earth. And what’s killing the earth is climate. It’s not a natural thing that’s happening.”
Neil Young




Spooner Oldham


"Love EARTH"
 
"Harvest Moon"
 
John Mellencamp


Mavis Staples
 



Cover of "The Weight" by The Band
 Tim Reynolds, Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson & Nathaniel Rateliff 
 Photo © Brian Bruner / Bruner Photo
 
Margo Price 


 
 


 
 Margo Dives into Crowd!


So, at the end of her set, Margo dives into crowd with a bouquet of roses, per her usual conclusion. After making her way back down to the front, just prior to her exit, we flash "Peace sign" @ Margo. Here's video. Margo goes into crowd at about 6:00.

 
thrasher flashes Peace sign @ Margo
 
 

Margo Price - Change of Heart / God's Gonna Cut You Down 

Lukas Nelson w/ The Travelin’ McCourys
 


 
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 


 The FarmAidians
 
STOP Factory Farms!

Support Family Farms!

w/ D3, HtH, & LAOL


w/ Leo E (his #135 Neil concert!) & Jim

 
FarmAidian Renee

 Charley Crockett
 

 
Cassandra Lewis
 
"They were hiding behind hay pails"

Southern Avenue
 

 
"The Lord's Prayer"
Margo Price & The Wisdom Dancers


Farm Aid Board Members 
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and Margo Price
 

Neil Young
 
Farm Aid Board
Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews & Margo Price 

 


Silver Eagle
 
 
w/ FarmAidian Paul


Farm Aid Eve
 
 
 
 The FarmAidians
 
 w/ Jim McKelvey

 

Thanks again to all and it was wonderful to see everyone this year at Farm Aid. Many thanks to our intrepid companion and stellar photographer Jim McKelvey,  author and scholar.   
 

And -- most especially -- thanks to our FarmAidian hosts Paul & Renee! We'll see you again in 2025 for the 40th Anniversary of Farm Aid (& w/ thrashette,too!).


 

Also, see Farm Aid 2024 Press Event: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Margo Price.


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So Who Really Was "The Godfather of Grunge"?


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UNITED WE STAND/DIVIDED WE FALL


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A battle raged on the open page...
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"Nobody's free until everybody's free."
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"It's all illusion anyway."

Propaganda = Mind Control
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Guess what?
"Symbols Rule the World, not Words or Laws."
... and symbolism will be their downfall...

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This Machine Kills Fascists


"Children of Destiny" - THE Part of THE Solution

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Hey Big Brother!
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Civic Duty Is Not Terrorism

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~~ Bob Marley

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Even Though The Music Died 50+ Years Ago
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Open Up the "Tired Eyes" & Wake up!
"consciousness is near"
What's So Funny About
Peace, Love, & Understanding & Music?

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Show Me A Sign

"Who is John Galt?"
To ask the question is to know the answer

"Whosoever shall give up his liberty for a temporary security
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Words

(Between the lines of age)


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Is equal to the love you make

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Namaste