Zombie apocalypse, just slowskis no runners, not sure why but i have this re-occurring dream with different zombie type scenarios...
A random assortment of my thoughts.
just discovered i'm an artist, not a writer, but do it anyway
Friday, June 24, 2011
2011 Holy Page Compilation
This just in from one of my favorite indie lables:
It is my pleasure to present to you the 2011 Holy Page Compilation. This compilation represents a journey, a tireless effort in free media. The compilation contains works from over 25 artists from countries all around the globe. Experience everything from noise rock to dance jams to mellowed out ambience. This comp will act as an active fundraiser for Holy Page and will be available on physical cassette on Friday, July 1, 2011. You can pre-order it now! Thank you to those of you who submitted tracks, I am very grateful and hope you enjoy this creation. Turn the lights out in your room and listen to this jam all the ay through and you won’t regret it.
It is my pleasure to present to you the 2011 Holy Page Compilation. This compilation represents a journey, a tireless effort in free media. The compilation contains works from over 25 artists from countries all around the globe. Experience everything from noise rock to dance jams to mellowed out ambience. This comp will act as an active fundraiser for Holy Page and will be available on physical cassette on Friday, July 1, 2011. You can pre-order it now! Thank you to those of you who submitted tracks, I am very grateful and hope you enjoy this creation. Turn the lights out in your room and listen to this jam all the ay through and you won’t regret it.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The Story of the 'Amen Break' with Crissy Criss - BBC 1Xtra
I stumbled across this recently, it pretty much explains the backbone of one of my favorite styles, if you have afew minutes it covers a valuable bit of musical history.
In 1969 the drummer of a band called The Winstons performed a 6 second drum solo in a track called Amen Brother. He could have had no idea how that break would go on to become one of the most used samples of all time.
It was used in early hip hop records during the 80s, it cropped up in loads of old skool rave tunes and became one of the foundation stones of Jungle and Drum & Bass - not to mention all the other tracks which feature it in one form or another! There are loads websites, databases and facebook groups devoted to the subject, for some reason Djs and producers are TOTALLY obsessed by it.
Crissy Criss explores the legacy of the Amen Break and tries to track down one of the original members of The Winstons to find out how he feels about creating the most influencial 6 second break in music.
In 1969 the drummer of a band called The Winstons performed a 6 second drum solo in a track called Amen Brother. He could have had no idea how that break would go on to become one of the most used samples of all time.
It was used in early hip hop records during the 80s, it cropped up in loads of old skool rave tunes and became one of the foundation stones of Jungle and Drum & Bass - not to mention all the other tracks which feature it in one form or another! There are loads websites, databases and facebook groups devoted to the subject, for some reason Djs and producers are TOTALLY obsessed by it.
Crissy Criss explores the legacy of the Amen Break and tries to track down one of the original members of The Winstons to find out how he feels about creating the most influencial 6 second break in music.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
4 Out of 5 Stages
I discovered a ex-close friend of mine recently changed religious views, I actually felt Denial, Anger, Depression, and then acceptance. After pondering this for a long time I realized that I’d experienced the 4 of the 5 stages of grief about the incident. Maybe I’m experiencing the death of an idea or the death of what I thought someone was, but since we are on the life/death analogy I guess I should celebrate the birth of a “new” person? Perhaps the analogy doesn’t go that far. So to review lets revisit what the great wikipedia says:
- Denial — "I feel fine."; "This can't be happening, not to me." Denial is usually only a temporary defense for the individual. This feeling is generally replaced with heightened awareness of possessions and individuals that will be left behind after death.
- Anger — "Why me? It's not fair!"; "How can this happen to me?"; '"Who is to blame?" Once in the second stage, the individual recognizes that denial cannot continue. Because of anger, the person is very difficult to care for due to misplaced feelings of rage and envy.
- Bargaining — "Just let me live to see my children graduate."; "I'll do anything for a few more years."; "I will give my life savings if..." The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow postpone or delay death. Usually, the negotiation for an extended life is made with a higher power in exchange for a reformed lifestyle. Psychologically, the individual is saying, "I understand I will die, but if I could just have more time..."
- Depression — "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"; "I'm going to die... What's the point?"; "I miss my loved one, why go on?" During the fourth stage, the dying person begins to understand the certainty of death. Because of this, the individual may become silent, refuse visitors and spend much of the time crying and grieving. This process allows the dying person to disconnect from things of love and affection. It is not recommended to attempt to cheer up an individual who is in this stage. It is an important time for grieving that must be processed.
- Acceptance — "It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it. In this last stage, the individual begins to come to terms with her/his mortality or that of a loved one.
Google ads WTF ??!?!
Honestly, who comes up with this stuff, i think a new algorithm may be in order
it actually says "hearing voices"....since when has that been a problem, well i guess it can get a little annoying when you are trying to focus and the "chatter" wont pipe down.
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