August 9th, 2009 by CK

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Main Entry: 1 am·bi·tion
Pronunciation: \am-?bi-sh?n\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin ambition-, ambitio, literally, act of soliciting for votes, from ambire
Date: 14th century
1 a : an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power b : desire to achieve a particular end
2 : the object of ambition
3 : a desire for activity or exertion

What is “true ambition?”

Before I tell you, I will say that the set list for Episode 99, featuring my 11 year old nephew prodigy, was all him. The “V” man said that he was going to bring it and he did.  He change the set list like the wind was changing directions. All for the good. Some of the songs needed to be changed and it was an experience that I hope he never forgets.

Here is what I can say about ambition… Patients is a virtue, but the time that you spend with someone that shows ambition to learn and see exactly how you do something, and in the end realizes that you want to produce a good great show, was all he really wanted to do.  We worked on delivery, pitch, working the mic, and of course frustration/nerves.  All in all…he showed that the more effort you put in, the more fist bumps you will receive.  He did a great job, and I hope learned a lot about what his uncle does, each and every week.

He wanted me to thank Mari Adkins for the Breaking Benjamin request, and also Dee Wells for the RUN DMC  request as well.  He was very excited about the comments on the homepage when he was introduced as the main man who would do Episode 99.  V also wanted to thank everyone that has been involved in the show and commented on the great lists that have come into the show, each and every week. When I mentioned Breaking Benjamin, he said “So Cold?” and I said that would be great….and he said “but it was played it last week…” So, you know he was doing his homework.  As for the request for Dee, it was one “V” wanted to be fitting for someone that he knows and shares the same interest in music with, He also has enjoyed taking basketball and sports with Dee too. He wanted the RUN DMC hit to be truly “Classic” for his friend.

I am sure that this won’t be the last that we hear of “V.” He asked before leaving..”Am I doing Episode 100 with you?”

It ‘s all “V’s” show, and I’m proud to present Episode 99 ”

Be well,

CK

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August 5th, 2009 by CK

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When “Open Season” was announced more than a month ago, I figured the play list would be extreme in the way that the songs were requested because this show was “open” to any and all music. I want to thank the people that make Sound Check what it is and for their efforts in spreading the word about a show that… “you never know what you are going to get.”

This week proved no different, and the set list was great. From the start to the triple, to the finish…It was great and it’s one that I know I will listen to a few times on the Ipod.

Special thanks go out to my friends and followers at Twitter in this weeks Episode-@MariAdkins @WesOxford @Dizzygirl and @Koukla141.

Also, I would like to thank Lisa Morse and Jeremy from Chicago for their input into this weeks show and shows of the past.

Don’t forget next week we are graced with the play list of my 11 year old nephew “V” who will grace us with his presence behind the mic as he takes over Sound Check for Ep. 99.

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Thanks again for all  your support and as I mentioned this week, Episode 95 (http://bit.ly/Episode95) and Episode 96 were shows that have broken all the records of the past as it pertains to downloads. Let’s keep it going, and the only way to do that is to tell a friend about the hottest growing show on the Internet.

Be well,

CK

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August 5th, 2009 by CK

I wanted to put this in this weeks show, but because it is 10 minutes long (and worth every second) I chose to put on the site in video. This is one of my all time favorites, and the story at the end is a nice addition to the song. I have always been a fan of Storytellers, and what artists have to say about the meanings to their songs.

Enjoy,
CK

Digital K Productions and Sound Check

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