Raising the (Genius) Bar

Well, Apple Store genius Alan...you did indeed repair my ailing iMac. Of course, I could have done the repairs, but it seems Apple has some policy about not selling computer parts to customers through the store. Which means $85 was paid to said Genius to undo a trio of screws, swap out a power supply, and replace the the screws. At least the part itself was only...umm...$109. GAK! All because of a silly little "ambient light sensor" (read: the computer's iNipple). At least the Genius was very friendly.

I've been catching up on reading blogs and the ever-important 8-Bit Theater. After reading some of Dr. Kirkopholes' posts, I have come to the realization that I haven't had a good deep conversation in quite some time. Hopefully that will be remedied soon.

Ho hum...this post needs some meat. And a shameless plug. Plug time! Last night, I attended an Oktoberfest and was treated yet again to the sweet sweet sounds of Peace Train. They're based in Indy and specialize in music covers from the '60s. They are quite a bit of fun to hear, so check them out on the Internets to see where they'll be next. All I know is that they're at German Park in Greenwood until the 5th. So, get out there and witness a heaping helping of groove. And brats. If you're into that sort of thing. Which you are.

Now the meaty section. As I glance at the clock (now reading 12:45 in the a.m.), I am reminded of that wonderful period we like to call "slumber." A while back, I compiled a playlist on iTunes of sleepytime music. If any of you ever have difficulties sleeping, this just might cure your insomnia woes! Err...umm...unfortunately, it seems to be 45 tracks long. So, CHUNK TIME! Here, in no certain order is a sampling of the sleepytime playlist.

1) Acoustic Fireworks - Free at OCRemix
2) Symphonic Ruin - Free at OCRemix
3) Into the West - Annie Lennox, available on LOTR: ROTK ST - acronyms. Hell yes
4) Sadeness - Enigma
5) Rivendell - Rush, Fly by Night
6) Ravine Cleft Dimension - Yasunori Mitsuda, Chrono Cross OST
7) Rusty Ruin - Richard Jacques, Sonic 3D Blast OST
8) Various Enigmo II pieces - Michael Dan Beckett, pulled from Enigmo II
9) A Walk in the Woods - Martin O'Donnel, Halo OST
10) #34 - Dave Matthews Band, Under the Table and Dreaming

Now, that's just a sampling. Much more from Chrono Cross and various other sources. Anybody interested in more information? Hmmm? If so, leave me some comment love.