Wayne G. Sokal (@sokal) - BlockTunes

Wayne G. Sokal

Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada

Buyer and seller of vintage items, woodworker, recycler, artist, farmer, photographer, crypto nut, audiophile, father

10 months ago

50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon, Reminiscing Pink Floyd and the best selling album of our time As the record spins, we hear the sounds of life: heartbeats, cash registers, voices, and cries, all leading up to a powerful opening bass riff and a soulful slide guitar. The…

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10 months ago

Black And White

My audiophile experience and the power that drives it My journey through the unique world of high-end audio, started with a humble 10-watt Holiday integrated amp. It was in my early days of sound that I came across Nakamichi—the…

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11 months ago

Under my thumb, a green tea encounter and some serious rock and roll My recolection of StreetHeart On a quiet afternoon in Chinatown, while perusing dinner ingredients, a serendipitous encounter unfolded. A slender, blond-haired gentleman, puzzled between two soy sauce…

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11 months ago

"From Prince to Swift: A Timeline of Artists Fighting Back Against Industry Exploitation" ![DALL·E 2023-12-31 06.30.34 - A caricature depicting a contrast between two characters on one side, a large, middle-aged Caucasian male banker in a suit, with a greedy expression .png](

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11 months ago

The Melodic Journey of Snowy White: From Pink Floyd to the Concert Stage Snowy White, a name synonymous with melodious guitar riffs and a distinctive style that resonates through the corridors of rock history, carved a niche for himself in the world…

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11 months ago

"Rocking Kindness: David Gilmour Provides New Home for Homeless, Making a Real Difference" In the world of rock and roll, grand gestures and tales of excess are commonplace. However, it's the stories of generosity and kindness that truly capture the heart. Such is the…

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11 months ago

The History of Rough Trade: Canadian Pioneers in Music A Personal Journey with Rough Trade My memories of Rough Trade, one of Canada's most iconic and groundbreaking bands, are etched vividly in my mind, beg

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11 months ago

The Life of Henry Gross and His Album "Plug Me Into Something" In my collection, this album remains unique as I haven't come across another copy in circulation. It's undoubtedly one of my most cherished vinyl experiences, originating from…

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11 months ago

Revolutionizing Sound: How Moog and ARP Synthesizers Shaped the Electronic Music Landscape Electronic music, marked by its innovative use of electronic instruments and technology, has a rich history that intertwines with the early days of synthesizers. In the late…

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11 months ago

Echoes of Melodyville: How Iconic Rock Lyrics Resonate in a Small Town In a world often draped in the mundane and the routine, it is the magical tapestry of music and lyrics that offers us an escape, a connection to something larger than life. These…

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