Author Archives: Barry O'Keefe

The Most Powerful Force in the UniverseDiscovered Near Flint, Michigan August 1, 2018 — In the suburban community of Grand Blanc, Michigan, down Saginaw Avenue from the city of Flint, scientists have located what they believe to be the source of all energy — and, therefore, all matter — and the most powerful force inContinue reading “The Most Powerful Force in the Universe Discovered Near Flint, Michigan”

Dear Dino and Dad, Sorry that this Drawing is so Delayed!

Piano Man from Soul of Athens on Vimeo.I found this video of Rick O’Keefe in Athens, Ohio. Anyone ever see him there? Interesting guy!

LissenUp! I givin’ y’all a PRE RELEEZ of this new ambien’ masterpeez, “Wren I Call Your Name,” bein’ a DUIT between yerz trooly and a Wren! I dedkate this peez to Conor Seraphim O’Keez ‘count of hez love of the Wren and hez love of TRAINS which, if yer lis’nin, come ’bout 30 sekenz andContinue reading “Wren I Call Your Name”

This Giftmas, I provided Seraphim, Tom, Barry, and Donald each with a THUMBS DRIVE containing four CDs of the legendary Appalachian-American, Dr. Cornelius Pianeer. I have since mailed a THUMBS DRIVE to Cristy & Kelly and Owen. Hopefully, y’all got your THUMBS DRIVES. Here’s a copy of the track listings in case y’all want toContinue reading “THUMBS DRIVE Track Listings”

Some have asked, “UNK, how do you get those strange sounds from your piano?”So glad you asked! Here is a two-minute illustration of my piano fisting technique.

  The short video, below, is a test of a new recording format for me. I’d appreciate any comments on the visual presentation and the audio. Is it too loud? Too muddy? This snippet is similar to “The Skating Song” on the CD “Christmas Raga.” Notice the iconography! Enjoy!  

*KhRRRM* (to quote Conor) I hereby propose to announce a new Christmas Policy, or rather, thematic guideline, proposed to me by m’colleague Tom, on Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve EveEve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve EveEve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve * * * * WHEREAS the truest gifts, are those which cannot be grasped nor evenContinue reading “HUMBLE GIVINGS”

Composurefor Sonny Rollins Every note I hit is wrong.I hit it too hard or I hold it too long.I play it too slow or I play it too fast.Or I play it just right without knowing what’s next.Hearing the gap          I start to panic.My left hand goes in search of the tonic.My right hand sendsContinue reading “Composure”

The Pillow Thief by Steve O’Keefe

Soundcloud won’t let me post the full story about this strange recording, so I bring it to Cardboard Rhino for your consideration. Feedback welcome!  Ascension – UnPrepared Paino by Steve O’Keefe On Tuesday, I heard this amazing symphony on the morning show on WKCR public radio from Columbia University. You can get it online orContinue reading “Ascension – UnPrepared Piano by Steve O’Keefe”

Rescued from eternal obscurity, mixed into a page of notes from a Soviet History class from 3 years ago, while unpacking boxes. Observe the hand closed:Pointer like an eye shut,Fingers like puppies in a bed,Thumb like a hand over the eyes,Nails like faces trying to hide,Knuckles an arched back.Pinky, the cold one, nuzzling in,never getsContinue reading “Observe the Hand Closed”