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Music EQ

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Don’t Touch That Dial!
By GLENN DAVIS DOCTOR G

The music was equalized when it was recorded, mixed and mastered. So why do so many people insist on coloring the sound so much? Personal taste? Poor acoustics? The listener is not sitting where they should be (does not apply to those wearing headphones)? A cobby stereo system? Or is it just habit?

We have all seen and heard it…..the boom-boom-boom coming from the car that is losing it’s hardware due to all the vibration from large volumes of air being moved. With the advent of the “Sub” there has been a sonic revolution of sorts; Woofer Wars. Who will reign supreme could be determined by a decibel meter and a count of how many times the coil hits the stops. The car with the broken glass and missing nuts, bolts and screws could make the win a two-way tie.

Professional engineers, producers, musicians, or even a consumer who is an astute audio purist will tell you that flat is where it’s at. The artist you are listening to most likely wanted his or her record to sound like the listener was right there with them in the studio or on the stage. A great recording should allow the listener to “walk right into the mix”. So why do so many people insist on boosting this or cutting that?

There are as many theories of equalization (WHEN/IF required DURING the actual recording/mixing/mastering) as there are records or artists. At one end of the spectrum are technoids who will tell you that equalization provides you with a systematic method of sound shaping. They will whip out all sorts of books and show you the curves. At the other end stand the knob twiddlers. They’ll tell you that an equalizer is nothing more than a slightly more complex version of the so-called bass and treble tone controls. Keep tweaking knobs till you hear something you like, then stop. Usually the best path lies between these two extremes; I call it “informed” knob twiddling.

First, let’s deal with the imperfect ear. As a youngster, you could have probably heard even a slight breeze blowing in your ears as you walked along, but age and repeated exposure to loud sounds (concerts, machinery, etc.) deteriorates the frequency response of your ears. Whispering “sweet nothings” to your sweetheart during a concert will do you no good. He or she probably can’t hear them. This is why pros let their ears “rest” before doing any critical audio work.

Rule: Pay attention to the state of your ears and hearing. This is the major downfall of the knob twiddler’s theory. Remember that your ears lose bass frequencies at lower volume levels. The fact that everything sounds awesome when you “crank it up” has more to do with psychoacoustics than your skill with the equalizer.

Equalization falls into two general categories: enhancement and correction. Even if you have the perfect microphone in the perfect placement for the perfect performer, when you bring up the fader on the perfect console, you could find that it “needs something”. On the other hand, you may be down to your last microphone-you know the one-that old radio shack house brand that has beer and saliva caked all over it from the days you played those bar and wedding venues. Even in a non-critical position, this mic leaves something to be desired. But what?

In the producers chair, I am often baffled at people who say things like, “I don’t know, sounds like it needs a little 7k” or “give me a 5db boost at 11.5kHz”. Equally baffling are the people who say, “Everything sounds fantastic, just brighten up the lead guitar track and make the bass a tad darker sounding”. As with any foreign lexicon, it’s all in the translation.

The only way to go beyond the simple bass and treble concept is to refine your hearing and break down the spectrum into more defined segments. Bass is 10Hz to 200Hz, low-midrange is 200Hz to 1,000Hz, high-mid is 1,000Hz to 5,000Hz and high is 5,000Hz to 20,000Hz. The hertz (abbreviated as Hz) was named after German physicist Heinrich R. Hertz & represents a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Kilohertz (kHz or k) are regular hertz multiplied by 1,000. On a recording desk, four thousand five hundred cycles per second is labeled as 4,500Hz, 4.5kHz or 4.5k. Kind of makes you want to go back to the lows, mids and highs concept. But wait, you may already know more about this hertz business than you thought.

The American tuning standard is A-440, which is 440 hertz. When a guitarist plugs into a tuner, they tune the E string to 82.41Hz, the A to 110Hz (two octaves down from A-440), the D string to 146.83Hz, the G to 196Hz, the B to 246.94Hz and the high E string to 329.63Hz. If you wish to alter the low end of the instrument, you should be boosting or cutting in the 80Hz-to100Hz area. If you want to bring out the upper range of the instrument, you can boost between 250Hz and 400Hz. You can even go up higher to bring out the harmonics and the sound of the pick on the strings. A gander at an instrument frequency chart will tell you the range of a particular instrument. Full spectrum instruments like the piano can pose a problem though. Piano parts can often cover the entire frequency range, but you can chose the frequency you want to emphasize.

How much equalization should one employ? If you are looking for a “thin” telephone speaker sounding vocal, then you are justified in removing all the bass and low-mids from the part. With amplified instruments you should always try to get the best sound out of the amp before trying to fix it with equalization. Whoever coined the phrase “We can fix it in the mix” was making a joke.

Mixing a record is the most severe test of equalization skills. Blending all of the tracks requires balance and separation. A textbook example of sonic separation involves the kick drum and bass guitar. To be effective, they have to work together, yet they have to be distinct. It doesn’t matter if it’s a song from the Glenn Davis Doctor G World Record Album or something from Elvis, lil Wayne, or anyone else. A great way to solve the issue is to decide what should have the deepest sound in the mix. If it’s the kick, boost the lows and cut the low midrange. This will leave the low-mid open for the bass guitar. Reverse the procedure to obtain the opposite result.

The best way to improve your technique is train yourself to listen harder. A trained ear can easily pick out the deficiencies in a sound and that listener will then be able to take the proper steps required to correct it. Regarding the average consumer of music; I heard the speaker re-coning and windshield repair industries are doing very well.

Technology

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:19:21 +0000

A long time ago, when the world was new, people used to live and work in the same place. Some people worked at home, some nearby in the village. Children grew up knowing how their families worked, sharing troubles and joys, adventures and routine. People felt in control of their lives.
Then a great magic transformed the land. Called the “Industrial Revolution,” it enticed the villagers away from their homes, brought them to ever-growing cities with promises of excitement and comforts beyond imagining. Instead of working at home, the people learned to work in great factories, to mass-produce all the wondrous inventions of the wizard called Manufacturing Technology (“MT” for short).
As the wizard’s magic grew in strength, some problems began to appear. The cities became more and more crowded. The air filled with fumes. The crowding produced increased violence. Many people began to feel constrained and oppressed, no longer in control of their lives. The wizard’s magic was a magic of increasing scale: Only the big could keep power-big companies, big government.
Then a new wizard appeared, called Information Technology, or “IT.” IT grew at a prodigious rate. IT started giving power to the people. IT let them communicate with each other, even see and hear each other at great distances. IT gave them new tools for thinking, for creating sounds, for creating visions, for creating worlds. In just a few score of years, IT’s magic became the means by which most people were doing their work.
But MT wasn’t defeated by this. You see, MT had captured the hearts and the minds of the people. MT made them think that they had to be where it’s big in order to survive, in order to have all the goodies that MT’s magic produced. They thought they had to “go” to work to go to work. They thought that work had to be separate from where they lived. The concept of BIGness had become the important thing to the people-and not what bigness actually did for them.
But not for everyone. Some people (the others though they were crazy, or weird, or subversive) began to use IT’s magic to restructure their lives. They found that they could work at home again, be with their families, spend time in the villages where they lived, and support themselves as well as when they were with the BIG groups. They found that IT let them regain control of their lives, to learn, to create, to expand. IT started quietly at first, the faint few whispers of the incoming tide of change. A person here and there working for the BIGs started to work at home some of the time. A few used the growing power of IT to start their own businesses at home. As IT’s magic grew, so did the number of people who discovered the old ways with the new tools. They began to build new home lives. IT grew. The number of “homies” (people who worked at home) grew. To millions.
Then one of those homies crowed too loudly. The BIGs became alarmed. They said, “You’re trying to destroy THE WAY! You’re being UNFAIR! You’re not playing by THE RULES! You’re trying to change THE GAME!” They attacked the homie like ratters a rat. You see, they didn’t realize that IT had made the rules obsolete, enabled the ways of work to be restructured.
But the tide of change kept coming in. The smarter organizations adapted the rules to the new ways. The rest of the world started to use IT’s magic to make new nows and new tomorrows. Governments fell. The world became more closely interconnected. The homies began to be in the majority. The cities began to be liveable once more.
And then-they all went down to the seashore and lived happily ever after, right? What’s a news story like this doing with such fairy tales? Let’s get serious!

Information technology is growing in power per buck at about 58 percent a year. IT’s been doing that for countless years. Think about it. That works out to a huge cost reduction for the information tools to do a growing number of information jobs. IT’ll keep doing that well into the future.
IT is the basis for the revolution in music and recording of all sorts: audio, video, written communications, etc. IT’s magic is literally giving power to the people….especially professionals. The music business and recording industry is but two of the areas where this is happening. Right now a low-budget home studio can produce high quality masters. No more $200-$2000 per hour studio rates like back in the day. There are people working out of a bedroom putting out high definition material for release as a feature film or for use as a movie or show on television. Same goes for radio. Others are topping the music charts by doing the same with songs and albums. The few BIG labels left standing today have been doing their recording internationally for quite some time.
Yet BIG can be beautiful. For some things, like collecting massive resources to do well understood or very complicated procedures, or quickly producing large quantities of stuff, BIG can’t be beat. For others, like artistic creativity, there may be a better way. Starting at home.
Here comes the tide.

Benefits and Importance of Music

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:14:22 +0000

What Music Does For The World And Life Itself
By GLENN DAVIS DOCTOR G

In order for animate and inanimate objects to exist, they require certain things to do so. Living things such as plants, animals and people need specific essentials such as food, air, water and an environment that will sustain. Certain inanimate objects would not exist without having been created by something, whether it is a building built by humans, or a nest constructed by a bird. This concept caused me to think about just how much the world relies on music and how important music really is.

Music has been around for quite some time. Music has seniority over the birth or inventions of radio, television, motion pictures, film, automobiles, aircraft, computers, cell phones, and the list goes on. The actual birthday of music remains a mystery. Music can take form without intent, be it a bird singing, or someone whistling a melody without being prompted to do so. Music, like many things in life, is often taken for granted. Music impacts just about everything in some way and music is just about everywhere in some way. Business and money rely on music, religion relies on music, tv, radio, those who work in the media or press rely on it, movies rely on it, the people and businesses that make things from cars to candy bars rely on music. I will offer evidence as proof in the form of some examples:

- Almost all commercials and shows on TV have music integrated into them.
- Watch an action scene, love scene, etc. in a movie with the sound off (a section without dialog, obviously) and you will be astounded at the importance of having music being incorporated.
- Music affords content for writers in the form of reviews, news stories, gossip columns and tabloids, the Internet, trade publications, books and magazines.
- Music is a way to practice or celebrate culture and religion. Picture a church without gospel music or hymns. Picture a parade or cultural event without music. Picture wedding activities without music.
- Picture a nightclub or restaurant without music.
- The lion share of the Electronics Industry is based on music. Musicians use electronics. Studios use electronics. Apple iPod and other MP3 players rely heavily on music to exist. Think how many things have speakers in them, or have the ability to generate sound and the picture becomes crystal clear.

By now, you should be able to see where I am going with this and the list could go on almost infinitely. Music creates jobs. Music creates careers. Music has the ability to bring joy and happiness to people (and it has been said plants and animals are receptive as well). Music creates business and financial gain. Music offers inspiration. Music is educational. Music is fun. Music entertains. Music is global. Music is THE universal language.

The world and life itself requires and demands the benefits of music. It’s that important.

This Business of Music

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:08:21 +0000

What exactly is Music? We could say that music is a series of sounds that are organized over a period of time. You cannot have music without sounds and you cannot have the sounds without taking up time. It could also be said that music is also phrases chained together like little sentences. Some people just listen to music, while others perform, write and or record music as an avocation. Some people turn their avocation into their vocation and turn to the business of music as a professional career. When you attain “professional status” no one is better, they are just different.

Charlie Chaplin was once quoted as saying “We are all beginners. None of us lives long enough to become anything else”. Beethoven was quoted as saying “We all are just practicing until we die”. Those two quotes are both similar and are truthful. Even restricting ourselves to the single topic of the music business leaves us with more to explore and learn than can fit into a lifetime. What you know is more important than how much you know. We have all heard recorded music that is technically perfect but emotionally bankrupt. When you make a record, knowing how to operate the equipment and instrument(s) used to make it is far less important than knowing how to operate it with taste and originality.

When you make a record, your name goes on it, so you should consider questioning everything and accept nothing. It is very easy to overproduce a record and ruin it. Music is an art AND a science. Art cannot be forced, or it could end up sounding rushed. Science cannot be rushed since you run the risk of errors. Creating music is a fine line indeed. What somebody else knows can be learned. Complexity is often simplicity in a fancy suit. Confidence in your craft at all levels is paramount, remember: you know things that no one else does. Never let insecurity restrain you, but remain sincere, genuine and humble.

The artist is his or her own worst critic. Always welcome constructive criticism. Remember, the best musical instrument is your ear. When mixing a record keep in mind that over time, your ears get “tired” and lose accuracy. This is why professional music producers and engineers mix at low volume levels. The monitors are the final link in the audio chain and also the weakest link since every room varies , and every monitor varies. Even headphones, which take the room variance out of the equation due to close proximity vary in response and characteristics. A prudent way to check a mix is to play it on a boom box, then take it out to play it in a car stereo, then listen back through the small built-in speakers in a television. If it sounds good on everything, your work is complete. Creating the perfect record is like painting a 747 with Q-Tips.

Inside the Mind of a Superstar

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:32:18 +0000

Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a Superstar? Johnny Carson used to tell me “It’s a constant Tug-O-War between ego and being humble. The more successful you are, the greater the fight”

Fortune 500 Album Cover

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:37:10 +0000

Fortune 500

A sketch of the life of George Roberts

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:38:17 +0000

A sketch of the life of George Roberts

This was my relative and I owned the original book and all related documents including letters to and from the president. They were stolen on March 3, 2012 when I was living in New England. The state police and FBI are investigating the theft. If you come across any of the items, you are advised to report it to the authorities. Thank you! Glenn and Maria Davis.

Track List

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 26 May 2013 03:40:47 +0000

The official track list is complete and approved. The details of the finalized list will be withheld until the actual release takes place. Updates will be pushed as they occur. All official press releases will be posted here including any … Continue reading →

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Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:22 +0000

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Official Press Release

Overseer

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:36:18 +0000

Glenn Scott Davis

We Won

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:19:22 +0000

We Win and We Won.

Glenn and Maria Davis

Fortune 500

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:45:37 +0000

Having the proud honor of being awarded and publicly recognized for setting and holding the world record for longest and largest album on the planet, I have decided to outdo myself. In June of 2013, I will attempt to break my own world record with the release of “Fortune 500″

Fortune 500 will contain five hundred tracks (or songs) and will be available as a single album digital download. In addition, five hundred limited-edition numbered physical CD Box Sets with picture books will be available at $500 (USD) each. Having been born and raised in Massachusetts and married to my beautiful wife Maria on 24 August 2012 in my hometown of Weston, the Boston Marathon Bombings hit home and hit hard. As a result, I will donate one hundred percent of the sales from the Collector’s Physical CD Box Sets to the Boston Marathon Bombings Victim’s Fund.

Glenn Davis Doctor G

The Inevitable

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:18:30 +0000

THE INEVITABLE

By Glenn and Maria Davis

The deranged cowards know what they did. They sit silent without remorse and snicker about the crimes they did. They spend their empty lives by continuing to deceive and lie. But alas, no one is above the law and when they least expect it, they will be brought to justice and have the rest of their existence to reflect on the unconscionable acts they chose to commit.

Anna Lies

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:03:34 +0000

Analyze Analyze Sterilize Sterilize Faulty Faulty Anna Lies Anna Lies

Justice

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:35:48 +0000

I look forward to seeing Justice. My Wife Maria will look at Them. I can only imagine what she will think.

The Best Holiday Is Valentine’s Day

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:18:57 +0000

Out of every single day of each year, my favorite is Valentine’s Day (tied with my Wedding Anniversary) and there are many reasons for this. The most important reason why I hold this sacred day in such high regard is my Wife. She is not only my spouse, she is my partner as long as we shall live and beyond, she is my best friend for all time, she is my everything and more.

Being alive is the most important thing in life and I could never even begin to imagine living without my Wife. There is no person that could ever take her place. After over a half century of living, life has taught me many valuable lessons and the most important one that I learned a long time ago is that your spousal figure is to be cherished as much as life itself.

In a selfish world where so many people only think about themselves or what they can get from others, my Wife and I are in an elite group of a small percentage of souls that actually live by our sacred bond. We care about each other as one. We never lose sight of the gift that we are fortunate to share. We unconditionally stand by each other ALWAYS. We are both secure about our happiness with our lives individually and as a whole.

After many precious years stolen from me by others who only care about taking, I was finally rewarded for my long wait by meeting and becoming married to my Wife. Valentine’s Day is the Official Holiday for those who are as fortunate enough to have what Maria and I have. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of the most important part of life and as a result, a celebration of life itself.

Wishing all those who won the ultimate lottery of life a very happy Valentine’s Day,

Glenn and Maria Davis

Where To Buy The Music

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:11:25 +0000

On 10 February 2013, all new Music offered by Glenn Davis Doctor G and The Superstars will be released and available by purchase only. There will be no public broadcast (Television, Radio, Internet, etc.) and the products will be available by purchase world-wide exclusively through a single outlet which will be announced publicly on 10 February 2013.

The sole purpose of making the music so exclusive is that it is superior to any music ever offered in the past or present. In a world where everyone is “giving away” products via free downloads, listens, videos, etc., the saturation factor is off the scale. In any venture, the better product stands alone and sells itself. If you have the ultimate product, it will be obvious and advertising and promotion will only serve to demean the product. If a product has to hide behind hype to stand out, it is not a superior product. We take great pride in offering what others cannot. No glitz, no bull, just the highest quality with one-of-a-kind distinction in every positive aspect.

Superstars

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:27:04 +0000

The “Superstars” are an elitist group of the most talented and brilliant people that own and run the Music and Entertainment Industry.

Weston 300

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:52:20 +0000

The Town of Weston, Massachusetts is proudly celebrating their 300th Anniversary. More information can be found HERE. I will be participating in the celebrations and will be submitting sponsorship. Having spent the majority of my life as a resident, I also recorded numerous albums there including live performances at the Josiah Smith Tavern.

Glenn Scott Davis

Happy New Year

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:44:52 +0000

Thank you for a great 2012 and Happy New Year from Glenn Davis Doctor G and The Superstars.

Giving Tuesday

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:49:43 +0000

For the very first Giving Tuesday, Glenn Davis Doctor G and The All Stars are stepping up to the plate by deciding to allow free music downloads to continue for longer than planned. Glenn’s father passed away on a Tuesday and he was no stranger to charitable pursuits. Having been recently married to his wife Maria, Glenn has considered himself very fortunate because of the continued selfless acts and the dedication he receives from his loving spouse.

Davis has been quoted numerous times in the media as a person who makes it a mission statement to give to those in need. “Something as simple as bringing holiday cheer through music to people who are deserving, but do not have the ability to obtain new recordings since they are struggling just to put food on the table is a must” said Davis in a recent interview.

Best Toys

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:46:45 +0000

Best Toys

With the Holiday Season upon us, it brings to mind some of the best toys that made superior gifts. These toys were put to the test in various ways by myself and friends and are scarce since they were either destroyed in use, thrown out, or simply misplaced. The list of toys and games that come to mind is extensive, so only the best of the best are here.

Mentor

Mentor

The Mentor Game was a great toy and since nobody else had one, it always amused people the first time they saw it and offered a great way to be interactive with the machine itself. The game was easy on the batteries, but the lights were unpredictable and the “Hand” was an easy target to puppy kicks since the wire was flimsy.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car

Corgi Toys always put out great products since they were almost indestructible and made great display pieces when not in use. The highlight of this toy was the retractable wings located either side of the vehicle just under the running boards.

Billy Blastoff

Billy Blastoff

Billy Blastoff offered hours of fun with it’s collection of add-ons powered by Billy. Space toys were all the rage and Billy was very popular with all ages even though it seemed geared to younger consumers.

Major Matt Mason

Major Matt Mason

With a huge array of add-ons, Major Matt Mason is the holy grail of space toys. These toys were rugged and could be used outside which made them the supreme “Adventure” toy. Tested in all weather including snow, they were always up to a new challenge and made for the ultimate toy experience. The attention to detail made you feel like you were actually living the adventures right alongside as you dreamed up new ways of engaging with the assorted items in your collection.

Virtibird

Vertibird

Offered in several configurations, Vertibird was always interesting for male and female “Pilots” and offered stalwart construction. The Copter was powerful enough to challenge it to hoist various items and hovering was always fun. The controls were simple, yet highly entertaining.

Dareplane Stunter

Dareplane Stunter

Made by the same company that manufactured Vertibird, Dareplane Stunter was an “Upscale” version which utilized a flexible drive cord (same concept as what drives an analog speedometer) unlike the rigid one found on it’s little brother. More fun than Vertibird, The Dareplane was hard to master and was of extremely shoddy construction. We went through five returns before realizing every one made would suffer the same fate and after the final very frustrating long and complicated set-up, we gave up on it and bought a second Vertibird.

Space Belt

Space Belt

The ability to actually wear the Space Belt made this a great “Travel” toy. The highlight was the drinking tube which could be filled with your favorite beverage of choice. The Space Belt was a great supplement to the “Moon Walker” which was a large all-cardboard toy that came with a moon plaque and built-in handles to facilitate walking the “Lunar Surface” once you crawled up inside the Lunar Landing Module. Various controls were redacted by creating new ones by the lucky owner.

Glenn Davis Doctor G and The All Stars

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:40:55 +0000

As 2012 rapidly comes to a close, I would like to thank all of the stellar people who have contributed to the works produced this year. The time, hard work and dedication you have all shared has been more than phenomenal and will be appreciated for all time. The “All Stars” that make up Glenn Davis Doctor G and The All Stars are clearly the finest in the history of Modern Music. The list of names is staggering and comprise craftspeople who are committed to going above and beyond.

Some of you I have been fortunate enough to have worked with in the past, while others are new-comers who I look forward to working with well into the future. The ability to collaborate globally with ease has made this all possible. Not to diminish anyone, I must say that I have been very moved by the passing of Whitney Houston this year and even though I worked with her in person for a limited time while she was still with us, the records I have been able to produce because of her since her passing has made me feel honored.

As always, it’s not just everyone who makes the magic happen on the production and business level, an eternal thank you is also due for those who support what we do by standing by us by enjoying the end result. My Wife Maria and I consider you all close and dear friends.

Peace, Love and Thank You,

Glenn

The Meaning of

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:27:25 +0000

Life and what most likely happens after

“Clues are everywhere”

Glenn and Maria Davis

You Might Be A Redneck

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:48:54 +0000

Weston Massachusetts

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:44:11 +0000

Thank you to everyone in Weston Massachusetts who made our Wedding Ceremony in August such a memorable event.

Glenn and Maria Davis

New

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:27:48 +0000

I’m working on Reggae with I Octane and Bob Marley’s kids.

I Know What UR Thinking

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:22:04 +0000

I Know What UR Thinking

Glenn Davis Doctor G and The All Stars

Recording Studio Days

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:09:37 +0000

Those Were The Days

Having spent the majority of life in recording studios, I must admit that one of my favorites is now for sale again. Blue Jay Recording is on the market and includes not only the fabulous location and physical real estate, but the electronics as well. “The Jay” is contained in an “earth house” structure and has always been a world-class place to record.

From the earliest days when Aerosmith utilized the Sony MCI gear, to the installation of the first SSL Desk in the area all the way up to the changing of hands from Bob to Kevin and Marcus (who changed it from SSL to Neve) Blue Jay has always been a superb setting for those engaged in making records. Just a few towns over from Weston, The Jay was an easy commute compared to traveling to New York City or other locations. The quiet suburban setting meant no parking hassles and the BBQ and Lounge with full kitchen kept everyone happy.

At one of my many sessions there, Bob, who had just bought his wife Janet a new convection oven for their home close to the studio, was nice enough to allow it to be used for baking some of my masters from Unique Recording (now defunct) so that we could finish the records. Bob came in another time when I was there with Artie Shaw to share some shells that he collected with his wife on Cape Cod. Everyone was always super cool to you and went out of their way to please you.

Blue Jay was not just a studio, it was a place to enjoy time with people and make new friends. There were so many projects going on at any given moment, it was not uncommon to run into whoever happened to be working there. Ben Orr and Roy Orbison are no longer with us and it is thanks to the studio that I was fortunate enough to spend time with them. It was also thanks to The Jay that I became friends with Ed Goodreau who was humble and well versed not in just the technology and how to use it to it’s maximum, but a true musician as well.

Many of the Clients that recorded at “The Reel” (Sounds On Reel Recording Studios, Weston, Massachusetts) also spent time at Blue Jay including Dawna Hammers, who at the time was married to one of the top people at Kurzweil in Waltham, Mass. The Live Room at Blue Jay was smaller than was available at nearby Mission Control in Westford (which had a gymnasium sized recording room, but a cramped control room with the first “split” SSL) but always accommodated even large projects such as the ones Artie Shaw did. Later on, an ISO Room was added before Bob sold the studio to the current owners. Many would record drums at Longview Farm or in the geodesic ISO Room at Normandy Sound and then continue production at Blue Jay. The “Closet” at Blue Jay offered some of the finest state-of-the-art and vintage microphones and there was always a helpful staff there that would accommodate the needs of any project.

Today, the owners are hoping to keep the history of this world famous facility alive which is a blessing since the majority of the top recording studios around the globe where all the hits came out of are now defunct. I took a great deal of video footage and photographs over the years at Blue Jay (besides the work I did there) and looking back at all the changes, it would be a wonderful thing indeed to see Blue Jay continue as it has since it first opened.

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Bermuda Pictorial Book

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:13:38 +0000

Bermuda A Pictorial History. A book by Glenn Davis Doctor G.

Bermuda A Pictorial History is a book by Glenn Davis Doctor G and will be available on Amazon in September 2012. The book will chronicle the history of Bermuda from the 1960′s to 2012. Included in the book are never before seen rare images of the island, resorts, people, culture and beauty that is Bermuda.

Having visited Bermuda extensively since the early 1960′s, our family has built a large library of photographs of this very special location. Images of many celebrities and events will grace the book as well as scenic shots, resort images and photos of the construction of the hotels that dot the island. Much of the island has changed over the years and places like the OBSO Lounge at Sonesta Beach that only stood for a short period because of weather related events are gone forever, but will continue to live on by means of photographic evidence.

Southampton Princess Hotel Bermuda

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:22:37 +0000

Southampton Princess Hotel Bermuda

Key to Southampton Princess Bermuda

On 17 August 1972, two people were presented the only two keys to the Southampton Princess Hotel in Bermuda. One was given to Joseph M. Correia, builder of the Hotel, the other Key was given to my Father, Roy W. Davis.

My Father and our Family were the first people to stay as guests of the Princess and our first stay was while most of the Hotel was under construction. We first met Howard Hughes there while meeting with Daniel K. Ludwig and they offered the first finished room to us. My Father cut the ribbon to officially open the Hotel and was presented the prestigious Key to the Southampton Princess.

Glenn Davis Doctor G holding the Key to the Southampton Princess, Bermuda.

Today, the Southampton Princess is now the Fairmont Princess. While there have been many changes since the Princess first opened, some things have stayed the same including the Waterlot Inn.

The Waterlot Inn

The End of the World

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:43:02 +0000

The End of the World by Glenn Davis Doctor G and The All Stars

The End of the World

Unlike anything else, The End of the World will be the definition of Profound. If you look and listen at how deep we have been with everything so far, this one will really make you stop and think. Take as one example; efil (Life backwards) was created not only as art, but to make those who are clueless stop, think and hopefully get a clue. While of completely different subject matter, “World” will simply state facts so that more people will hopefully understand the scope of what is being put forth.

In a time when the global economy is clearly tanking and the perils of life and the condition of the planet we all share are all too obvious, The End of the World is an “In your face” statement. The End of the World is available to all, but only those who have already purchased before will be able to obtain it in a complimentary fashion which is also our way of making another statement to everybody.

Hawaiian Honeymoon

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:49:47 +0000

Hawaiian Honeymoon
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a Hawaiian Honeymoon? Are you married and ready to embark on the trip of your dreams? Are you married and looking to take a second or third honeymoon? Well, you have come to the right place, my friend. It can be all yours and more!
Imagine soft breezes with vivid moonlight drenched beaches. A delicious authentic Polynesian luau. The smell of fresh native island flowers. Sugar sand beneath your feet. The romantic and soothing sounds of the ocean and palm trees swaying softly in time with your lover’s heartbeat. Memories that you can re-live over and over again for a lifetime. Hawaiian Honeymoon is just the thing!
Even if you don’t get to your destination right away, you can always have the next best thing while you wait. All you need to do is close your eyes and listen to Hawaiian Honeymoon. Listen as the sounds of Hawaii take you away to pure bliss. Yes, anyone can enjoy a Hawaiian Honeymoon without any cost or obligation! It’s true, it really is. Enjoy the pleasures afforded by Hawaiian Honeymoon anytime, anywhere. And as always, the best things in life are free!
So what are you waiting for? Get your free Hawaiian Honeymoon today!

What others are saying:
“Thanks Glenn! I couldn’t have done it without you!”
- Sarah M.
“Awesome. Simply AWESOME!”
- Mr. and Mrs. C. Robertson
“Finally got the Honeymoon I deserve…”
- Eric Tanzer
“We couldn’t be happier and this marks our fourth Hawaiian Honeymoon”
- Karen and Paul Jacobs
“Heaven on earth! All smiles!”
- M. Jansen

2012 Marriages and Weddings

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:32:43 +0000

http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:cmt.com:36758

Maria is my Wife

My Wife and I are both “Givers” and I will give to her the definitive version of “My Maria” because I love my Wife beyond any word(s) or action(s)

To be released June 2012

Free For All

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:02:06 +0000

Since AOL 1.0, the Internet has become a Free For All.

FREE FOR ALL

Back in the early days of home computing, there were limited options when it came to “Online” Services. Computers were equally limited, as were speeds needed to move information. Today, many take for granted what we utilize on a daily basis for home and business use. With the explosion of new technologies and the popularity of Social Networking Sites such as Facebook (which is now the largest image sharing site) being “connected” is easier than ever. Higher connection speeds, lower hardware costs and the advent of Free Services have opened the door for just about everyone across the globe.

In the days of yore, if you wanted to “share” information, the cost was often staggering. As AOL Charter Member 524, the memory of paying sometimes thousands of dollars a month just to chat with friends on an AOL Chat Room and post on USENET brings to mind that now just about anyone can easily exchange information of all types for free literally has made the Web/Internet a Free For All. While this has many benefits, it also has it’s drawbacks as well.

Popularity Contest; “like” this, “rate” that and so on. While competition has, is, and will always be part of life, the truth about certain types of competing is that if it is on a global and public scale, there will always be those that abuse and use in negative ways. Since everyone has their own opinions about everything from your favorite food, movie, music, political topic, etc., etc., “online” commenting and “rating” can lead to unproductive use of time. The people of the world are best put to use in the betterment of the place we all share and so many are takers and not givers.

Since there will always be those who are greedy, dishonorable and jealous, the danger of being hurt by monetary theft or unjust tarnishing of reputation via the Internet is all too real. This is one of the main reasons Google and other entities take privacy so seriously. If those who use computers and the Internet for dishonorable practices expended the time and effort into honorable productivity, imagine how far ahead they would be in life. Now about that AOL 1.0 Startup Floppy that sold for almost $10k……….

Victims Rights

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:21 +0000

THE RIGHT TO RESTITUTION

Introduction

The term “restitution” generally refers to restoration of the harm caused by the defendant, most commonly in the form of payment for damages. It can also refer to the return or repair of property stolen or damaged in the course of the crime.

Courts have the authority to order restitution by convicted offenders as part of their sentences. In approximately one-third of states, courts are required to order restitution to victims in cases involving certain types of crimes, typically violent felony offenses. In many other states, if the court fails to order restitution, or orders restitution for only part of the victim’s losses, the court must state its reasons for doing so on the record. Payment of restitution is often a condition of probation or parole as well.

Not only can courts order restitution to the direct victim of a crime, they are often able to order restitution to the state victim compensation board, if that board has paid some of the victim’s expenses, or to a victim service agency that provided assistance to the victim.

Losses Covered

Restitution can cover any out-of-pocket losses directly relating to the crime, including:

medical expenses;
therapy costs;
prescription charges;
counseling costs;
lost wages;
expenses related to participating in the criminal justice process (such as travel costs and child care expenses);
lost or damaged property;
insurance deductibles; and
other expenses that resulted directly from the crime.

Behind Bleeding Hearts

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:20:11 +0000

Bleeding Hearts

Behind the Bleeding Hearts

Bleeding Hearts are the true flowers of love. Some interesting facts behind this beautiful flower is that it has beneficial medicinal uses and other healing powers. Bleeding Heart or “Valentine flower” which can grow more than thirty inches and flowers in pink, red and white, were used by Native Americans as a compress or tincture for the relief of pain. The aesthetics alone can help one to feel good and those who are truly in love find a special connection and affinity to this wonderful plant.

When searching for the perfect wildflower garden, one should always include plants from the bleeding-heart family. As a perennial which come up by themselves, they are fond of shade or partially shaded settings. The flowers are delicate and can be carefully made into a stunning bouquet that will grace any place they are used for display. No spring would be complete without the Bleeding Heart.

Introduced in 1847 by Robert Fortune, Bleeding Hearts were a favorite of the Royal Horticultural Society. The classic heart shape serves as a reminder of the power of love.

Mrs. Glenn Scott Davis photographing Bleeding Hearts.

Newest Music Software

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:55:31 +0000

The Newest Music

Holding the apex of all current music technology is fun for all. The first record is from Lady Gaga and Mick Jagger.

Miss Wales

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:28:59 +0000

Miss Wales Sophie Moulds

Congratulations to Miss Wales Sophie Moulds.

Royal Wedding

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:44:45 +0000

Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

DAVIS MARRIAGE

It is a royal tradition by Davis that the bride and groom first met at a Church that is specifically tied to the Royal Family. Glenn Scott Davis specifically chose the Church that is in the Village of Residence and of the area that was founded by Family. Wife of Davis who gave birth to son that is to be married is family of founders.

Other Traditions strictly adhered to include accidental tearing of LAVENDER wedding dress (which signifies good luck) and the hand-made fabrication of a Welsh Love Spoon.

		BELL	Weddings or Anniversaries or Together in Harmony.
		BALL IN CAGE	Love held safe or number of children.
		BIRDS	Love birds or Lets go away together. Stork represents a new birth.
		CHAIN	A wish to be together forever or, Number of children.
		CROSS	A wish to have faith in Christ Jesus or, A wish to be bound together in Christ or A wish for God to bless.
		DIAMOND	Wealth or Good fortune.
		HEART	Love.
		HORSESHOE	Good luck
		KEY/ KEYHOLE	Security or I shall look after you.
		KNOT / CELTIC KNOTWORK	Eternal love or Together forever or Everlasting.
		LOCK	Security or, I shall look after you
		TWISTED STEM	Two live become as one, or, Togetherness.
		DRAGON	Protection or Symbol of Wales.

General Welsh Wedding Traditions

(SOURCE: Gordd Cymru)

Curious wedding customs still prevail in Wales, especially in the western counties.

Marriage by capture, even in the near past, is particularly popular in Cardiganshire. On the morning of the wedding day, the bridegroom and his friends proceed to the bride’s home. They find the door locked, and the relatives and friends of the bride prepared to resist the bridegroom’s entry. Considerable scuffling, merriment, and horseplay occurs, until order is restored by a spokesman from each side, who, in old times held an animated dialogue, chiefly in verse. The bridegroom is then admitted, but although he searches, he cannot find the bride who is disguised. The bride is eventually discovered disguised, either as an aged woman knitting in a corner or as an old crone nursing a baby boy (regarded as a symbol of good luck, and promise of sons rather than daughters). The wedding party goes to church or chapel, as the case may be. As soon as the bride reaches the church, she is seized by her father and brother or other relatives, who ride or drive off with her. A chase ensues, and when the bridegroom catches the party, the bride is delivered into his keeping. They return to the church, and the wedding ceremony proceeds in the usual manner.

In the old marriage customs of Wales, there were the Bidding or invitation to the wedding; the Gwahoddwr, or Bidder, whose duty it was formally to invite the guests; the Ystafell, or bride’s goods and presents; the Pwrs a Gwregys, or purse and girdle; the Pwython, and the Neithior.

The bidding is a general invitation to all the friends of the bride and bridegroom, to meet either at the houses of the parents, or any other place appointed. If strangers chance to be in the neighborhood and wish to attend, they are warmly welcomed. At the Bidding, a voluntary contribution, no matter how large or small a sum, is expected from each guest, in order to make up a purse for the young couple.

It was the duty of the Gwahoddwr to go from house to house to invite the guests to the Bidding. He carried as the staff of office, a willow wand stripped of its bark. The wand and his hat were gaily decorated with bright colored ribbons, and a lover’s knot, or white favor, was fastened in the button-hole of his coat. The Gwahoddwr knocked at the door of each guest, and, once admitted, he would strike the floor with his staff, and announce the date of the wedding. Sometimes, the invitation was made in rhyme, but more frequently in prose. As a rule, the Gwahoddwr was a boisterous fellow or bard, who prepared a rhyme for the occasion.

In the present day, the services of the Gwahoddwr are generally replaced by a written note or circular that is sent out to the wedding list. This is to be regretted, since it robs the marriage custom of its ancient character. The Gwahoddwr’s circuit was one of the most pleasing and enjoyable features of the rural Welsh wedding of the past.

On the Friday before the wedding, the Ystafell, or household goods, were brought home. This included one or two feather beds and blankets, and an oaken chest, probably an heirloom in the family of the bride. Then, according to custom, the bridegroom sent bedsteads, tables, and a dresser. Whatever was necessary for house-keeping came in, some of the goods being supplied by the parents of the young people, and others by relatives and friends. Meanwhile, the young man was busy at his home receiving money, cheese, bacon, and other things from his friends. These gifts sometimes included a cow, a horse, a pig, geese, ducks, and other gifts of a similar nature if he intended farming. At the same time, the bride in her home received the Pwrs a Gwregys, or purse and girdle. These presents included money, and all articles necessary for a housekeeper.

On the wedding morning the invited guests paid their Pwython, or presents for those which they had received at different weddings. Thus, the future bride or bridegroom had perhaps attended five or six weddings before their own marriage and to each young couple they had given presents. Now, they required and expected those young married folk to bring a gift in return.

After depositing their Pwython, refreshment was offered, and then ten or twelve of the bridegroom’s friends mounted their horses or rigs, and went to demand the bride, in whose home the Gwahoddwr was located. When the bridegroom’s procession halted at the house of the bride’s parents, one of the party, generally a harpist or bard, delivered lines appropriate to the occasion, and these were responded to by the Gwahoddwr, who remained within.

Search was made either then or in the evening, after the wedding festivities, for the bride, who ultimately was discovered under the disguise of a “granny.” After that, refreshments, consisting of bread and cheese and beer for the men, and cakes and wine for the women, were served.

At first, the wedding procession went at a moderate pace, but slowly the bride and her escorts went quicker, until, at length, they either rode at a gallop or rode off as swiftly as possible. Then the fun really began. The bridegroom and his party pursued the bride and her friends, and everybody did their utmost to chase and catch the bride, because whoever caught her would be married “for certain” within a year from that date. When the mirth subsided, the wedding party would quietly entered the church.

Once the “knot was tied”, the harpist seated in the churchyard, struck up a melody appropriate to the occasion. It would be “Merch Megan,” “Men tra Gwen,” or any other charming song, the words of which were sung by the assembled spectators. The bride and bridegroom mounted their horse, or walking, led the way to the house of the bride’s parents. In their progress, they were “chained” by ropes of evergreens, and the boys and men would not allow them to pass without paying their footing or toll. In the present times, rice is thrown at the happy pair, but this is a modern innovation, for in the old days, they were pelted with flowers.

The invited guests assembled at the bride’s home, where a substantial dinner was served, after which the bride and her girl friends entered the parlor, and the bridegroom and his companions headed to the village inn until tea-time.

Dancing filled the evening, when reels, country dances, and jigs were indulged in up to a late hour. For perhaps a second time, the bride is hidden from the bridegroom who must seek for his wife everywhere.

After a few songs with harp accompaniment, the wedding party would depart, and the bride and bridegroom quietly proceeded to their new home.

On the Neithior, or first Sunday after the wedding, the newly married pair always stayed at home to receive their friends, and thus conclude the marriage customs.

Lavender is considered a lucky colour for a wedding-gown, but to be “married in black” was ominous of unhappiness or disaster.

Late in the eighteenth century, the bridal flowers used in Wales were the pansy, roses of every kind excepting yellow, maiden blush, prickmadam, gentle heart, lady’s fingers, lady-smock, and strangest of all, prickles. A spray of golden blossomed gorse, or furze, was considered a lucky addition to other flowers. To encourage the bride in industry, red clover bloom was strewn in her pathway. The scarlet fuschia was to remind her of good taste in all things. Golden-rod was the symbol of caution in domestic and other matters; whole straws were to teach her that to agree is better than to differ; the shamrock was to advise her to be lighthearted; heather was for good luck, and sprays of ivy were emblems of fidelity.

Glenn Scott Davis

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:10:39 +0000

Glenn Scott Davis (Glenn Davis Doctor G) Welsh Royal Family

Glenn Scott Davis (Glenn Davis Doctor G)

Honor. Loyalty. Pride.

Our Davis ancestors have been traced to Wales, England. Davis is a popular Welsh surname. The name origin can be traced to the Davidson Clan in Scotland. The Scottish Davis family was a sept of the larger and powerful Davidson Clan.

Today the Davis name is among the most numerous in England and Wales. This is due to the fact that there are so many variations of the name. Davis is a derivation of the name David, which means “well-beloved” — popular in Biblical days and a favorite among the Scottish kings. Davis was used to signify “son of David”. Though of ancient standing in Wales, David hardly appears in England before the Norman Conquest (A.D. 1066). The spelling evolved in various forms, it has produced many family names such as Davis, Davidson, Davies, Daves, Dawson, Dawes, Day, Dakin, Davison, etc. The Irish form is M’Daid; the French, Devis.

For several centuries the Davis clans lived mainly in Wales, and some in Northern Ireland, the present-day counties on the island of Ireland, which comprise Ulster. Most of the people of Great Britian, that is England, Scotland, Wales, and Ulster, and likewise the Davises, were and are of the Protestant faith.

The Davises who came from the British Isles to America continued in the faith of their fathers, for the most part, though their descendants in this country today will be found in the memberships of practically all the various Protestant churches. The original Davis immigrants, and their families, in the main were ardent followers of the Church of England, with their descendants becoming members and ministers of Methodist, Methodist-Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Episcopal churches. A small percentage did convert to the Quaker and Roman Catholic faiths, however. And, there are some with the name who are of the Jewish faith.

The Davises are sons of Davis, with a lofty aim.
A favorite with the Scottish Kings, there’s music in the name.
In righteous causes Davis spirits rise to fervent flame .
The clan goes marching on!

Chorus: Glory to the name of Davis!
Glory to the tribe of Davis!
” Vir-tu-te du-ce co-mi-teFor-tu-na ”— Davis wins!

The ancient sires of Davis Family lived and died in Wales.
Where English tongue is spoken now the Davis name prevails.
How could the nations but advance when Davis never fails!
The clan goes marching on!

Thomas, Samuel, John and James were fathers of our clan.
Benja-min had nine stalwart sons, each was a handsome man.
” Ben Davis ” is the apple, good from tree or from a can.
The clan goes marching on!

The Davis clan is mighty — over half a millon strong .
In seventy -six three thousand kinsmen fought to right a wrong.
Thirty towns bear Davis names. Sure, let us sing that song—-The clan goes marching on!

” I have not a minute man who is afraid to go,”
At Concord Bridge, said Captain Issac, with his heart aglow.
He gave his life at the first shot from muskets of the foe.
The clan goes marching on!

Jeff Davis was a statesman — the hero of Dixie – land;
The south made him their President, and Davis took his stand.
Though cause be lost we lead or follow as we understand.
The clan goes marching on!

The Davis sons have courage any enemy to face;
The Davis girls are lovely with their beauty, charm and grace;
The Davis leaven is a blessing to the human race.
The clan goes marching on!
If you claim the name of Davis, help the Davis song to sing;

With Davis blood and motto you can win at anything.
Family Pride and ‘valor’ surely will ” good fortune bring.
The clan goes marching on!

From the book DAVIS FAMILY HISTORY by J. Montgomery Seaver

Heb Dhuw heb ddym, Dhuw a digon – Glenn Scott Davis

I Love My Best Friend

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:31:07 +0000

Image courtesy of Boston Public Library

The most intelligent choice is to marry your best friend. There will be music at the wedding

Marry Your Best Friend

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:43:36 +0000

Get Married to your best friend.

The Church

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:10:59 +0000

A rendering of the original church

Location History

ALEXANDRIA lies in the southeastern part of the county, in lat. 43
degrees 37 minutes and long. 71 degrees 50 minutes, an extremely
irregularly outlined township, bounded north by Groton and Hebron,
northeast by Bristol, south by Hill, Danbury and Grafton, and west by
Orange. It was originally granted by the Masonian proprietors, to
Joseph Butterfield Jr., and others, March 13, 1762, and was incorporated
November 23, 1782. Many changes have been made in the town’s
territorial limits, however, but curtailment and annexation, so that the
original limits, as given in the charter, would be almost entirely
unrecognizable, they being stated in that document as follows:–
“Being at a maple tree in Mason’s Patent line, about forty rods
from Newfound pound, thence over part of said pond, south 12 degrees
east five miles and a half, to a hemlock tree; thence south 53 degrees
west eight and a half miles, to a beach tree, marked; thence north
12 degrees west four and a half miles, to the patent line
aforementioned; and thence easterly on said line to place of
beginning.”
An additional tract of land was granted by the proprietors, July 7,
1773, greatly increasing the limits, and bounded as follows:–
“Beginning at the southwesterly corner of Alexandria aforesiad, on
the Patent line, and running on said Patent line to Fisherfield corner,
in Great Sunappe Pond, from thence east on the northerly side line of
Fisherfield, 472 rods, to Parrystown corner; then north 85 degrees east,
about four miles, to a beach tree, marked, on Parrystown line; thence
north 99 degrees east, about 1,672 rods, to a beach tree, marked, in
Alexandria corner; thence north 12 degrees west, to the Patent line
aforementioned, on the westerly side of said Alexandria.”
This latter trace has been known by the name of Heidleburg for some
years previous to this grant, and was subsequently so called by some;
but in most official documents it was designated as Alexandria Addition.
On June 25, 1779, it was incorporated as a separate township, under the
name of New London, which name it still bears.
On February 11, 1778, a part of Alexandra was taken towards forming,
with a part of New Chester (now Hill), a new township by the name of
Bridgewater. Another portion of the town was set off June 18, 1795,
and incorporated as a town by the name of Danbury. By an act of
December 7, 1820, a tract of land was severed from the town of Orange
and annexed to Alexandria; and by an act passed on the 20th of said
month a tract of land was severed from Alexandria and annexed to the
town of New Chester, the last change the town has been subjected to,
and it now contains about 20,800 acres.In surface, the town is wildly diversified, picturesque and beautiful.
On its western border, forming the dividing line between it and
Orange, ranges Cardigan Mountain, which, at an elevation of 3,156 feet,
towers above all the other elevations of the vicinity. Its based is
rugged and covered with a heavy growth of timber, while its summit is
divided into two granite peaks which can be seen for miles distant.
From the base of the mountain the surface of the town has a general
slope to the northeast–very broken, with Prime Hill as the highest
elevation. Foster Pond, lying in the southern part of the town, has
its outlet into Newfound Lake, which extends a short distance into the
northeastern part of the town. Into this outlet debouche two other quite
large streams, with their tributary streams, forming the water-course of
the township. The larger of these tributary streams, Fowler’s River,
has its source near the summit of Cardigan Mountain. The soil is in
general good, especially bordering the streams and ponds where are
found excellent alluvial deposits. There is also about 2,000 acres of
valuable intervale land which bears every evidence of having once been
the bottom of Newfound Lake, there being found imbedded, at the depth
of twenty feet, stumps, trees, and traces of beaver dams.
Founders and Early Settlers
PHINEAS ACKERMAN, who served in the war of 1812, came to this town,
from Farmington, in 1835, and located on road 2. He married
Sarah Allard, of Farmington, and reared four children. His son Peter
married Betsey Scruten, of Strafford NH. Eight of their ten children
are living, one of whom, Peter T., married Emma J. Berry, and has
six children, namely, Peter, Etta, Enoch, Arthur, Clark and Oren.
He resides in this town on road 9. Phineas W. Ackerman married
Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Susah (Chelsey) Bailey, and has two
children, Charles O. and Lydia O. Patten. He resides on road 19.PETER ACKERMAN, a native of Rye NH, was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, and was wounded and crippled for life at the battle of
Ticonderoga. He married twice, first Rachel Lock, and second,
Harriet Marden and reared six children. His son John married
Abigail Gray, of Farmington NH. Four of his nine children are living,
one of whom, Shem G. married Joanna W., daughter of Samuel and Betsey
(Rollins) Clark, of Dorchester, and has five children, viz: William C.,
John L., Fred H. Abbie G., and George W. The last mentioned lives at
home with his father, on a farm at the foot of Cardigan mountain, on
road 6.

Church today

Church Site

Wedding Poem

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:38:28 +0000

: Eternally and unconditionally.

This day I married my best friend

the one I laugh with as we share life’s wonderous zest,

as we find new enjoyments and experience all that’s best.

the one I live for because the world seems brighter

as our happy times are better and our burdens feel much lighter.

the one I love with every fiber of my soul.

We used to feel vaguely incomplete, now together we are whole.

Getting Married In Massachusetts

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:43:32 +0000

Massachusetts Wedding

The process for getting married in Massachusetts basically requires an
eligible couple to submit an application for a license and pay a fee to any city
or town clerk in Massachusetts. After a three-day waiting period (unless it has
been waived by a court), the couple will receive the license from the clerk,
and must then have the marriage solemnized (i.e., have a ceremony in
Massachusetts) within 60 days of filing the application. Once the ceremony
has been performed, the person who performed it will state the time and place
of the wedding on the license, sign it, and send it back to the city or town
where the couple received it. The clerk will then register the marriage and the
couple can receive an official certificate of their marriage.
Massachusetts does not have a residency requirement for marriage, but until
July 31, 2008 an old law dating back to 1913 was used to deny marriage
licenses to same-sex couples from most other states unless they intended to
reside in Massachusetts. On July 31, 2008 Governor Patrick signed into law a
bill that repealed this so-called “1913 law,” and effective immediately on that
date same-sex couples from anywhere in the country or world can legally
marry in Massachusetts without having an intent to reside in Massachusetts.
Although this is great news, couples should be aware that whether the
marriage will be respected in their home state or country is a complicated
issue. In addition, because of the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act, the
marriages of same-sex couples are not respected by the federal government,
and so same-sex couples are not allowed access to the 1,138 federal laws that
pertain to marriage. Also, should the couple at some point wish to end the
marriage, unless the couple lives in a state or country which does respect the
marriage, it may not be possible to dissolve the marriage until one member of
the couple moves to a place that does respect the marriage and lives there long
enough to meet that state or country’s residency requirement for divorce.
The detailed process for getting married in Massachusetts, whether you
should enter a marriage, and what it all means are questions this publication is
meant to address. Inevitably, you will have questions to which there are
simply no definitive answers at this time. We will continue to update our
publications as new developments occur over time.

Another World Record

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:37:03 +0000

Having set a world record back in 2011, the exciting news is that another world record was set and verified this month. Also, a new set of tracks has been published, but is available by subscription only. The new records … Continue reading →

Cape Ann

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:35:17 +0000

Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

Cape Ann Massachusetts

One of many churches where weddings take place.

Have A Picnic

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:31:40 +0000

For Spring, try enjoying a nice picnic.

Springtime

With spring upon us, it’s a great time to share a picnic with that special someone!

Most Songs On One Album

Glenn Davis Doctor G — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:33:56 +0000

The most songs on one album has been verified as a world record on March 8, 2012 and will be officially released to the general public as a digital download.