User:John1701

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This user identifies as pansexual.
This user is a Socialist.
This user plays the guitar.
This user plays the tin whistle.
Music of the common people This user enjoys folk music.
This user enjoys classical music.
This user enjoys psychedelic rock.
This user sees the answers blowin’ in the wind.
This user knows that there is no dark side of the moon really— matter of fact it's all dark.
fan-3 This user loves Donovan.
This user is a Trekkie.
d'oh! This user thinks The Simpsons is simply...excellent.
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This user enjoys reading poetry.
This user would likely die without eating the occasional curry.
This user likes the taste of coffee, not cream / sugar /
hazelnut / what have you.

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[edit] John Garbutt

I'm twenty-two years old and I live in Hartlepool.

My personal knowledge extends to various areas of music, philosophy, and literature, as well as certain Eastern spiritual practices, specifically those of Buddhism and Taoism.

[edit] Education

Subjects in which I hold A-level qualifications include Religious Studies, English Language and English Literature. In addition to these, I also hold an AS-level in Classical Civilisation.

[edit] Musical abilities

From an early age until I left secondary school, I recieved professional tuition in both the violin and the viola. I can play both of these instruments to a grade 5 standard, and have performed with a number of different classical orchestras.

As a folkie, I have been a regular performer at several different folk clubs, where I usually sing and accompany myself on guitar.

I have taught myself to play a variety of other instruments. These include the mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, tenor banjo and the spoons.

I regularly compose songs and musical pieces of my own.

[edit] Other interests

I was previously a member of the Bradford University Real Ale Society. This means that I often had the opportunity to visit different breweries and festivals. As a result I have developed a good knowledge of various ales from around the country.

My knowledge of Buddhism and Taoism stems from some personal attempts at incorporating these spiritual traditions into my daily life.

Although currently unemployed, I sometimes earn a little extra money by busking on the streets of Hartlepool.

[edit] Languages

Unfortunately, English is the only language in which I speak fluently. However, I do have a very basic grasp of German, as well as a fair vocabulary of musical terms in Italian.

[edit] Contributions

See my contributions here.