November, 2020 - Creative Release of a Techie Geek

A History of Yamaha Automobile Development

Posted on November 30, 2020

Yamaha, established in 1887 as Nippon Gakki Co. Ltd, is a company that is very broad in scope but most well known for contributions in home audio and musical instruments. In 1955, the company launched a motor engineering offshoot (aptly named Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd) due to success in its foray into motorcycle engineering. You will find that Yamaha produces motorcycles even today. Hereon, any reference to Yamaha will primarily reference their motor.. Read More

*NSYNC – 90s Pop Supremacy

Posted on November 28, 2020

It’s 1995 in Orlando, FL and a group of talented adolescents came together and formed a boy band, an entertainment collective common at the time riding the coat tails of already popular groups such as New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys (who were also collected by Lou Pearlman in Orlando). This new band would be called *NSYNC. I recall early in high school hearing their early singles (likely on MTV via.. Read More

Porsche – There Is No Substitute… Right?

Posted on November 28, 2020

This “Porsche, there is no substitute” quote is a common sentiment from Porsche owners and enthusiasts alike, taken from the 1983 film Risky Business starring Tom Cruise. Although I have not yet seen this movie, I still agree with the quote! Back in my formative years I was essentially indoctrinated into the church of Japanese motors. My father, a retired (auto)mechanic by profession, instilled a sense of reliability and trust when it came.. Read More

V8 – No Replacement for Displacement

Posted on November 24, 2020

I’ve gone through a number of vehicles through my years, primarily 4 cylinder motor vehicles with a couple forays into 6 cylinder territory. Historically I have been a fan of the 4 cylinder due to fuel efficiency, size, and affordability. I always have, and still have, a soft spot for the 4 cylinder sportscar. They tend to focus more on handling and driving skill in my years of estimation. That is why to.. Read More

Hybrid’s Breakbeat Dominance

Posted on November 21, 2020

I like to relive music as I write about it. Hybrid is a British breakbeat effort that I discovered during my freshman year of college back in 2001. This was my first year where I could spread my wings and have some level of independence. I had just moved out of the house into a dormitory a significant distance away from home. I had a computer, a college campus, and a gym just.. Read More

London Elektricity’s Jungle Influence

Posted on November 18, 2020

The City’s Beautiful in the Early Morning Air I took the featured sunrise photo at the end of last year, 2019, during a weekend excursion. I find the beach therapeutic. The waves washing against the shore in a regular rhythm. The soft ocean breeze wafting and the resulting goosebumps all over my skin. Couple this with some jazz or other calming music so I can clear my head and all of my problems.. Read More

The Impact of “The Fast and the Furious”

Posted on November 17, 2020

I grew up playing racing video games, graduating through Rad Racer (NES) to the legendary Gran Turismo for the original Playstation. The game served to whet my interest in cars and racing, which simply flourished throughout the years. This above image is circa year 2002, an event called Hot Import Nights, or HIN, from Orlando, FL. This event was a celebration of modified import cars to include (but not limited to) the usual.. Read More

Bonobo – Not Just a Monkey

Posted on November 10, 2020

A bonobo is a species of monkey similar to the chimpanzee. It is also the pseudonym for Simon Green, a British-born electronic musician who I have followed for the better part of 20 years. I have consistently held him within the top 5 (personally ranked) musicians that I have enjoyed over the years, and he holds a place up there even today. I struggle to find exactly how I was introduced to Bonobo,.. Read More