Laser brain

Please help reassess my newly expanded article Gourd mouth organ

Hello there, I'm currently working on expanding the article Gourd mouth organ as a part of my university unit. I can see that you are an expert in music and I just significantly expanded the contents in Gourd mouth organ. Can you please reassess the article's quality class under WikiProject Musical Instruments? Any advice and suggestions are very welcome! Thank you very much! And hope you have a lovely day. Ryssian (talk) 13:04, 1 June 2021 (UTC)

Saying hi

Always a pleasure and relief to see you editing; was worried! SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:46, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

Thanks! A long break is always good to renew interest in a hobby. ;) --Laser brain (talk) 01:51, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

I Knew You Were Trouble

Hello, welcome back to Wikipedia and thank you for your comments at the FAC. I am thinking of opening a PR per your suggestion, and would very much appreciate your help. Ippantekina (talk) 02:36, 30 October 2021 (UTC)

Would be glad to help. I don't think it needs a ton of work. The research seems fine and that's usually the time-consuming part. --Laser brain (talk) 04:16, 30 October 2021 (UTC)

Sweet to hear. I have opened the PR here. It is always good to learn from experienced ones. Cheers, Ippantekina (talk) 08:51, 30 October 2021 (UTC)

Reflection

October songs

Nice to see your name again on my watchlist. I have a FAC open, if you like work ;) Or just enjoy some reflection. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 30 October 2021 (UTC)

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Hi, Laser brain. Sorry for this somewhat random message but I just wanted to ask whether you were still interested in the PR for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic? You left a placeholder over two weeks ago and I pinged you almost a week ago. If you're no longer interested, that is completely fine. Thanks. Pamzeis (talk) 04:41, 16 November 2021 (UTC)

@Pamzeis: Yes I am... when do you plan to take it back to FAC? I'm wrapping up a roadtrip right now and will have time to review soon. --Laser brain (talk) 14:00, 16 November 2021 (UTC)

Well, I don't really have a "plan". I guess whenever I think it's ready (i.e. not right now). Pamzeis (talk) 14:56, 16 November 2021 (UTC)

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		Io, Saturnalia!
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Precious anniversary

Precious

Eight years!

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tfa

February songs

frozen

Thank you for FAC help for my joy - more on my talk - best wishes for 2022 --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:09, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

Valentine's Day edition, with spring flowers and plenty of music --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:52, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

stand and sing --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:22, 25 February 2022 (UTC)

Stem Player article Advice

Hello Laser brain, I'm hoping to get some feedback on my article on the Draft:Stem Player

I initially created it in January (I'm a big fan of the artist who created it) and it was rejected due to bias and non-credible sources. In the month or so that has followed I have spent a great deal learning about editing and also improving the tone and credibility of the article. I'd love to see my first page live and would appreciate any feedback if possible. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Woodlandsleisure (talk • contribs) 10:17, 21 February 2022 (UTC)

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Happy Kalends of January

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Happy New Year

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