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It's the year of the Tiger! Photo by Ahava516 aka DV Also, you may want to PM or IM me. I don't know why, but you might.
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World Love Track 13 from the album 69 Love Songs volume 2 by The Magnetic Fields When the rhythm calls the government falls Here come the cops From Tokyo to Soweto viva la musica pop We are black & white and we dance all night down at the hop and the letters were tall on the Berlin Wall viva la musica pop So if you're feeling low stuck in some bardo I, even I know the solution love, music, wine and revolution love, love love, music, wine and revolution This too shall pass, so raise your glass to change and chance and freedom is the only law shall we dance This too shall pass, so raise your glass to change and chance and freedom is the only law shall we dance So if you're feeling low stuck in some bardo I, even I know the solution love, music, wine and revolution love, love love, music, wine and revolution So if you're feeling low stuck in some bardo I, even I know the solution love, music, wine and revolution From Krahka's Playlist of Joyz!
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Hope lives!
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Link. Source: Advance on Flickr
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Now available in the iTunes Store. I like it. It's got more of an epic sound than either of the previous versions.
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= disaster Removed.. Not even well-made disaster Removed.. Just... BAD disaster Removed. We aren't going to use words like that when describing a movie, ok? -Kohaku. I mean, this is just from what I've heard. You won't catch me going to see that film. Really. Thanks, but no thanks. Tl;dr: HOLLYWOOD CONSPIRACY TO STEAL OUR SOULZ. EDIT: Oops. Sorry, Kohaku. I wasn't thinking.
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The part where Carl's watching TV and there's an infomercial on, except you only hear the audio. I didn't get the joke at all. But then today, just by chance, I'm watching a Best of [Failsite] video that shows that exact same failed infomercial. PIXAR wins an Internet.
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No can do 'till the 17th. Oh well. As you can see, I've joined the sub-par-movie sub-fad. I don't normally do this sort of thing, but I just so happened to have a particular movie in mind that works perfectly in only such a context, whilst also shining forth the mystique of the number 13. It hasn't been that long since I watched The 13th Warrior. As cinema, it's terrible. It's an adaptation of Eaters of the Dead, a novel by the late Michael Crichton. I'm actually a bit of a fan of Mr. Crichton's work, but I can't really say the same for the movie versions that I've seen. Sure, Jurassic Park was kinda fun, but the rest of what I've seen is all downhill from there. The only reason I decided to endure this particular film was the cultural appeal of the premise, a sort of ersatz epic involving Vikings, an Arab, and the number 13. :/ As for the execution, all I can say is it sucked. It's an embarrassingly bad film, so much so that Omar Sharif just about shelved his entire acting career over his bit part in it. And, no, it doesn't achieve the "so bad it's good" effect. But hey, if you don't mind incompetent storytelling, and you just want to see some simple action drama with macho warriors and hordes of cannibals... go for it.
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Apocalyptica is a well-known Finnish band that presently comprises three cellists: Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, and Paavo Lötjönen. I'm not such a huge fan of their earlier, cello-only albums; while there's something to be said for purism, it's also a sure-fire way to retain a fringe following and not much else. For instance, one of their early albums, Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, is interesting to me mainly as a musical experiment; while it's a pretty well-done interpretation of some original Metallica songs that I like, the fact remains that metal does not translate well to cello alone. Fortunately, Reflections is all about bringing it all together. We get a huge variety of different sounds and textures to complement the masterful cello-playing, percussion being indubitably the most important, but also including piano, violin, double bass, and cello orchestra. The result is a rich, nuanced performance that really carries the weight of some truly "heavy" musical ideas (to use a figure of speech). Interesting trivia from the liner notes: Musical "thänx" go out to Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, CMX, Rammstein, Schostakovich, Opera, Apulanta, and Montserrat Caballé. The band credits their inspiration for the album to the following: Nature, Finland, Sauna, Silence, Olvi, Sex, Cappuccino, Motocross, Red Bull, Tea, Kasvopyyhe, CXX, Darkness, Bombay Sapphire, Jalopenos, Maaseutu, Water-skiing, Mountains, Ruokakooma, Pyydaa, Playstation, Wind, Ämpäripää In the final analysis, I'd say these guys are combining the best of both worlds, classical and metal, and have a lot to offer of their own, too. Definitely worth checking out.
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Waking Life is my favourite movie ever. That's quite the absolute statement to be making, I know -- and I admit I am prone to exaggeration -- but I tell you: It really is my favourite movie of all time. Which is to say, it's my favourite movie right now. Because, as the film points out, there is only one moment: The Now. Everything else -- the whole concept of time, with its perceived past, present, and future -- is just a projection of our minds, immersed in this dream world. We're all really just dreaming: dreamtime and waking reality are simply two sides of the same coin. I am a person who really enjoys discovering meaning in things. Not necessarily always meaning that can be put into words, either. Like beauty, for example -- you have to experience it for yourself, appreciate things as and for what they are. I'd say that applies to Waking Life as well. It is the most profound, yet accessible, philosophical piece of art I've ever seen, and it seems like all the words I might ever lavish upon it are but in vain beside it. You must see this film. Do whatever you have to do to get your hands on a copy. You'll never look at life the same way again, I swear.
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Watchmen debuted in Finland on Friday. BCii was so there. Discuss.
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I particularly like Gregorian's cover of this song on their album Masters of Chant Chapter III. The album opens with a standard Gregorian version of the song and closes with a "Chill Out Version." My personal reading of the song is not suicidal at all, so there's no need to get worked up about that. For me, it just expresses a particular perspective on death as passage to a world where love can exist without earthly limitations. (‡) |||||| HIM - Join Me |||||| Baby join me in death Baby join me in death Baby join me in death We are so young Our lives have just begun But already we're considering Escape from this world And we've waited for so long For this moment to come We're so anxious to be together Together in death Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death Won't you die Baby join me in death Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death This world is a cruel place And we're here only to lose So before life tears us apart let Death bless me with you Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death Won't you die Baby join me in death Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death This life ain't worth living This life ain't worth living This life ain't worth living This life ain't worth living Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death Won't you die Baby join me in death Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death Baby join me in death |||||| (‡)
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From here. There's a track at about 52:00 that seems to get at the heart of things. Don't they know that there's something going on? What they're harming with their indecision? Who will be left standing when I'm gone? There'll be nothing left of our but a vision. And it's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light, It's too easy to bow your head and pray. But there are some times When you should try to find your voice, And this is one voice that you must find today. Are you hoping for a miracle As the icicles ice caps melt away? No use hoping for a miracle, There's a price we'll have to pay. Don't they know that there's something they can do To be sure of tomorrow's tomorrow? And too late, it's too late for me and you, No more time left for you tomorrow. And its too easy to turn a blind eye to the light, It's too easy to bow your head and pray. There are some times When you should try to find your voice, This is one voice that you must find today. Are you hoping for a miracle As the ice caps melt away? No use hoping for a miracle, There's a price we'll have to pay. And its too easy to turn a blind eye to the light, It's too easy to bow your head and pray. There are some times When you should try to find your voice, This is one voice that you must find today. (Miracle by Oceanlab feat. Justine Suizza, lyrics transcribed by me [fixed]) As with all great music and poetry, its meaning depends on what you bring to the party. For me, this song has a grand, fundamental, overarching significance, but one specific context stands out for me at this moment. All I can say is that I'm going to be participating in a demonstration tomorrow. Oh, and the mix has uncountable other musical delights to recommend it, not just the dead words above. Give it a try. <o> <o>
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"Chocolate Rain" Original Song by Tay Zonday Lyrics: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « "Chocolate Rain" Chocolate Rain Some stay dry and others feel the pain Chocolate Rain A baby born will die before the sin Chocolate Rain The school books say it can't be here again Chocolate Rain The prisons make you wonder where it went Chocolate Rain Build a tent and say the world is dry Chocolate Rain Zoom the camera out and see the lie Chocolate Rain Forecast to be falling yesterday Chocolate Rain Only in the past is what they say Chocolate Rain Raised your neighborhood insurance rates Chocolate Rain Makes us happy livin' in a gate Chocolate Rain Made me cross the street the other day Chocolate Rain Made you turn your head the other way (Chorus) Chocolate Rain History quickly crashing through your veins Chocolate Rain Using you to fall back down again [Repeat] Chocolate Rain Seldom mentioned on the radio Chocolate Rain Its the fear your leaders call control Chocolate Rain Worse than swearing worse than calling names Chocolate Rain Say it publicly and you're insane Chocolate Rain No one wants to hear about it now Chocolate Rain Wish real hard it goes away somehow Chocolate Rain Makes the best of friends begin to fight Chocolate Rain But did they know each other in the light? Chocolate Rain Every February washed away Chocolate Rain Stays behind as colors celebrate Chocolate Rain The same crime has a higher price to pay Chocolate Rain The judge and jury swear it's not the face (Chorus) Chocolate Rain Dirty secrets of economy Chocolate Rain Turns that body into GDP Chocolate Rain The bell curve blames the baby's DNA Chocolate Rain But test scores are how much the parents make Chocolate Rain 'Flippin cars in France the other night Chocolate Rain Cleans the sewers out beneath Mumbai Chocolate Rain 'Cross the world and back its all the same Chocolate Rain Angels cry and shake their heads in shame Chocolate Rain Lifts the ark of paradise in sin Chocolate Rain Which part do you think you're livin' in? Chocolate Rain More than marchin' more than passing law Chocolate Rain Remake how we got to where we are. (Chorus) For the contest. (If you don't get the song, don't worry about it. If you do, congratulations for using your brain. ) <o> <o>
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A quote from the website's news ticker: "The band is currently in the studio. An upcoming album will include new versions of Creeping in My Soul, Face Me and Gravity Hurts.." This bodes well, my friends. Achh. My cochleae be tingling with anticipation already. -BC
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It's the Phantoka commercial song, Gravity Hurts. None of the previous songs officially linked with Bionicle have been close to this good, in my opinion. I've probably listened to this song twenty times in two days. It's a powerful anthem, I think, with a powerful message, if you know how to listen. And, boy, those vocals are really something, not to mention the artistry on drums, keyboard and guitar. Click to listen - right click and Save as to download Tension is rising Gravity hurts Everything's falling apart Choosing the right side Choosing our faith Choosing is what we must do Everyone's counting on you Chorus: For freedom we rise Learn to fly Reach the sky Legend will carry you ...thousands of miles Take a stand Hold the land Make sure that everyone's ...ready to win Find the speed All you need Team up for battle We fly, fly... We fly Gravity hurts Verse: Creatures keep coming Reaching within Stealthy they climb from the dark Yeah yeah Searching for wisdom Searching for truth Show us the things you can do Maybe it's all up to you Yeah yeah Chorus 3x ------------ Credits: Composer (+keyboards): Mikkel Maltha Producer: Eddie Simonsen Vocal: Niels Brinck Guitar: Kasper Søderlund -BC
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GREGORIAN is a German band that adapts popular music to the style of medieval chant. The result is a spellbinding, harmonious blend of styles. Click for official site The repertoire of GREGORIAN includes songs by Dire Straits, Lenny Kravitz, Greenday, Nine Inch Nails, Coldplay, Queen, Tears for Fears, REM, Eric Clapton, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, Peter Gabriel, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, HIM, Elton John, Sting, Robbie Williams, Enya, John Lennon, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Pink Floyd, Ozzy Osbourne, Alanis Morisette, Jerry Goldsmith, The Rasmus, The Doors, David Bowie, Uriah Heep, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Eurythmics, the Everly brothers, Sinéad O'Connor, and Fleetwood Mac, just to name a few. They also do traditional tunes like Scarborough Fair and Greensleeves, as well as some original choral songs of their own. The producer and mastermind of GREGORIAN is Frank Peterson, and the band proper comprises ten classically trained male singers. Guest female vocals feature in many of their songs. Here are the lyrics to the first song on GREGORIAN's first album in the Masters of Chant series. Brothers in Arms (original by Dire Straits) These mist-covered mountains Are a home now for me, But my home is the lowlands And always will be. Some day you'll return to Your valleys and your farms, And you'll no longer burn To be brothers in arms. Through these fields of destruction, Baptisms of fire, I've watched all your suffering As the battles raged higher. And though they did hurt me so bad In the fear and alarm, You did not desert me, My brothers in arms. There's so many different worlds, So many differents suns, And we have just one world, But we live in different ones. Now the sun's gone to he** And the moons riding high. Let me bid you farewell; Every man has to die. But its written in the starlight And every line on your palm, We're fools to make war On our brothers in arms. I are a fan. B) -BC
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© 1997 EMI Records Ltd. Listening to this piece, I was awed by its depth and height of beauty and passion. I am a romantic, I admit it, but this music made me feel like a heartless clod by comparison. It's a good thing life isn't usually as dramatic as the stories told about it, I think. -BC
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I listened to the same song 30 times over the weekend. I can now lip-sync it, which is pretty impressive for a guy who's memorized the words to maybe five songs in his life. Venematka by Jean Sibelius Vaka vanha Väinämöinen laskea karahtelevi tuon on pitkän niemen päästä, kylän kurjan kuuluvilta, laski laulellen vesiä, ilon lyöen lainehia. Neiet niemien nenissä katselevat, kuuntelevat mi lienee ilo merellä, mikä laulu lainehilla, ilo entistä parempi, laulu muita laatuisampi. Laski vanha Väinämöinen, laski päivän maavesiä, päivän toisen suovesia, kolmannen kosen vesiä. Laski laulellen vesiä, ilon lyöen lainehia. Unfortunately for all you non-Finnish-speaking people, I haven't memorized the full translation. (Later in the day) Fortunately, I now have the translation in front of me: The Boat Journey Old and steadfast Väinämöinen, steering the boat swiftly forward, on beyond the jutting headland, on beyond the wretched village, singing songs on the waters, joyous songs on the waters. Maidens waiting and watching, looking and listening: what rejoicing from the waters, what song from the lake resounds, greater joy than in the old times, and a finer song than any? Onward steers old Väinämöinen, for a day the boat is floating, for the next through marshy waters, for the third day through the rapids, singings songs on the waters, joyous songs on the waters. A great song. Wish you could all hear it. -BC
