Space Time Foam (Quantum)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Cro-Mags & Joy Division (4)
Cro-Mags: We Gotta Know
Joy Division: Transmission
Joy Division: Atmosphere
Joy Division LIVE: Transmission & She's Lost Control
Joy Division: Transmission
Joy Division: Atmosphere
Joy Division LIVE: Transmission & She's Lost Control
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Godfathers: My Top Two Tracks
They still blast.
Cause I Said So
"I don't need no Ph.D. cause I'm ten times smarter than you'll ever be"
"All you need is money and a little bit of luck; I ain't greedy baby, all I want is all you've got."
Now how's that for honest?
Birth, School, Work, Death
This song just exists. It's permanently etched in my synapses. Even if I do not hear it for months or years, the moment I hear it it is like I only saw them perform last month. And it was twenty years ago.
Cause I Said So
"I don't need no Ph.D. cause I'm ten times smarter than you'll ever be"
"All you need is money and a little bit of luck; I ain't greedy baby, all I want is all you've got."
Now how's that for honest?
Birth, School, Work, Death
This song just exists. It's permanently etched in my synapses. Even if I do not hear it for months or years, the moment I hear it it is like I only saw them perform last month. And it was twenty years ago.
Pankration: Gastrizein
This kick is just so astonishing, I can't help but watch it over and over again.
Desi Hindi Vedic Videos
I can't stop watching these three videos.
First up are the Bombay Rockers:
Next is Agni. Man, I would so love to see these guys live. If they are even still performing...
Last but not least is Avial. They seem like an Indian Soundgarden to me. Then again, I may well be off. Either way, check them out.
First up are the Bombay Rockers:
Next is Agni. Man, I would so love to see these guys live. If they are even still performing...
Last but not least is Avial. They seem like an Indian Soundgarden to me. Then again, I may well be off. Either way, check them out.
Falco & Grauzone
Rock Me Amadeus:
I don't think you could go wrong with this track if you tried.
Grauzone's Eisbaer:
This is an epic track that is of such importance in my life that I can barely talk or think about it without flashing back to 1989.
I don't think you could go wrong with this track if you tried.
Grauzone's Eisbaer:
This is an epic track that is of such importance in my life that I can barely talk or think about it without flashing back to 1989.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Two More Narnia & Tishimingo
The end of last week I read The Silver Chair and The Horse and His Boy. Both were solid, good reads. Both were completely escapist for me. As such, I can't recall that much from five days ago. Hmmm. The books fulfilled their role.
Yesterday I completed Elmore Leonard's Tishimingo Blues. Top notch Leonard: odd schemes, incredible dialogue, and a facility with prose that is rarely matched. A1 escape material. Only thing better than that was I picked up a remaindered first edition for less than a buck at the Arcata recycling center! Sweet! Actually, I picked up a lot of cool books there. Sshhhh. Don't tell anyone.
Yesterday I completed Elmore Leonard's Tishimingo Blues. Top notch Leonard: odd schemes, incredible dialogue, and a facility with prose that is rarely matched. A1 escape material. Only thing better than that was I picked up a remaindered first edition for less than a buck at the Arcata recycling center! Sweet! Actually, I picked up a lot of cool books there. Sshhhh. Don't tell anyone.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Thomas Tryon vs. Nick Carter
For years D has been trying to get me to read Thomas Tryon. I have Harvest Home and The Other on my shelf--reading copies in paperback. However, I have not made much progress since I have owned them the past four years.
What can be more pathetic than this? I attempted to read about thirty pages of one of the books--and I cannot, for the life of me, remember which book it was. Now I feel guilty about that.
Making matters more shameful, in one way at least, is that I have a copy of Nick Carter's Tarantuala Strike on the same shelf. I will probably read Nick Carter before I read Tryon.
Since you have seen the cover art above, you get an idea of the genre. Yeah--pure masculinist and pugilistic escape fiction. Perfect for escape and throttling through the brain. I am convinced that these kinds of novels/ fiction are far less violent to my culture, mind, and sense of self than, say, watching narratives about child rape or prostitute serial killers or familial incest on Law & Order: SVU or CSI: New York or Any Major Network: Overworked Stereotypical Cop/Lawyer Playbook. Heck yes, I enjoyed some of those shows for a while. However, I think I've maxed out my tolerance for child killing scenarios, scripts which portray deceit/ lying/ abuse by cops/ lawyers as ethical behavior because it is necessary to catch bad guys, and the generally turgid replication of Western Civilization's psychoses as we spiral down the Kali Yuga's septic pipe.
Me quiet now. Me go read about Narnia. That makes for a happy me.
More Narnia
Several days ago I completed Prince Caspian. Tonight I have read about 60 pages of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I am finding my rereading of these books to be very emotionally fulfilling.
Rereading the books reopens doors of memory to when I first read these, the total fantasy escape, and one of the first conscious expansions of imagination that I can recall. Amazing and incredible stuff. Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys did the same thing for me. For some reason, I want to say I read these in third grade when we were back East visiting family. However, I can't be sure about that.
Rereading the books reopens doors of memory to when I first read these, the total fantasy escape, and one of the first conscious expansions of imagination that I can recall. Amazing and incredible stuff. Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys did the same thing for me. For some reason, I want to say I read these in third grade when we were back East visiting family. However, I can't be sure about that.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Snow Goose & Melancholy Whores
I have been reading novellas lately. I like reading a book or two in a day; it makes me feel good. Also, I want to write a novella. I love the length of the novella. I like short chapters. I enjoy thin texts that have a deep, broad, and powerful impact. And both of the books I read yesterday do those very well.
Paul Gallico: The Snow Goose
Crippled social outcast artist rediscovers/ lives in nature, bonds with the critters, and then sacrifices self to save others. Lots of symbolism. Great read. Quick. How he dances on the edge of sentimentality and emotion, yet does not go into Hallmark putridness, is beyond me. Awe. I am in awe. Seriously, Gallico is like a master water colorist whose brush lets the colors flow up to exactly where they should be--and stop--without a single erroneous bleed into another color.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Memories of My Melancholy Whores
Ninety year old bachelor falls in love with a teenage girl prostitute. This book could have gone wrong, salacious, or Burroughs/Ginsberg in so many ways and at so many times; it did not. I am stunned at Marquez's control; the sensuality was potent and intense, and there was nothing pornographic or even what I would call erotic. Instead, the text and sex felt and read very fleshy, very meaty, very real--without a lot of judgment or morality going on.
I have never read Marquez before for two reasons: when I scanned the prose, it looked intimidating and artsy fartsy (earlier impressions); and all his books I could find were thick. So, I feel filed my prejudice in the dustbin, checked the book out, and have no question of why Marquez was awarded a Nobel. This stuff is amazing. Again, what a great read to cap off yesterday!
Paul Gallico: The Snow Goose
Crippled social outcast artist rediscovers/ lives in nature, bonds with the critters, and then sacrifices self to save others. Lots of symbolism. Great read. Quick. How he dances on the edge of sentimentality and emotion, yet does not go into Hallmark putridness, is beyond me. Awe. I am in awe. Seriously, Gallico is like a master water colorist whose brush lets the colors flow up to exactly where they should be--and stop--without a single erroneous bleed into another color.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Memories of My Melancholy Whores
Ninety year old bachelor falls in love with a teenage girl prostitute. This book could have gone wrong, salacious, or Burroughs/Ginsberg in so many ways and at so many times; it did not. I am stunned at Marquez's control; the sensuality was potent and intense, and there was nothing pornographic or even what I would call erotic. Instead, the text and sex felt and read very fleshy, very meaty, very real--without a lot of judgment or morality going on.
I have never read Marquez before for two reasons: when I scanned the prose, it looked intimidating and artsy fartsy (earlier impressions); and all his books I could find were thick. So, I feel filed my prejudice in the dustbin, checked the book out, and have no question of why Marquez was awarded a Nobel. This stuff is amazing. Again, what a great read to cap off yesterday!
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Way & Power and Capoeira Conditioning
Fredrick J. Lovret's book The Way and the Power is pretty useful. I have not been able to read it consistently, but when I sit down with the text, it is quite useful and insightful. I definitely want my own copy of this book.
Gerard Tayor's Capoeira Conditioning appears to be a useful book. I don't do Capoeira, but the exercises look intense, are centered on flexibility and body weight, and they look like they are good for increasing variety in workout and training. If I can get a used or cheap copy of this book, I am there.
Gerard Tayor's Capoeira Conditioning appears to be a useful book. I don't do Capoeira, but the exercises look intense, are centered on flexibility and body weight, and they look like they are good for increasing variety in workout and training. If I can get a used or cheap copy of this book, I am there.
Matt Furey
I have just borrowed two books by Matt Furey:
Combat Conditioning and Combat Abs.
I worked through the Holy Trinity (Hindu Squats, Hindu Push-ups, and Backbridge) and the Magnificent Seven earlier today. I have tried working some more of the individual exercises throughout the day. Thus far, I am pretty impressed.
I am always interested in body weight workouts and workouts that use breath. These are very promising.
Combat Conditioning and Combat Abs.
I worked through the Holy Trinity (Hindu Squats, Hindu Push-ups, and Backbridge) and the Magnificent Seven earlier today. I have tried working some more of the individual exercises throughout the day. Thus far, I am pretty impressed.
I am always interested in body weight workouts and workouts that use breath. These are very promising.
Phillifent & Dick
I've tried reading two different S/F novels today. Neither kept my attention. Oh sure, they have some interesting ideas, and they would be worth reading while on the airplane. However, as I am not a captive audience, and I refuse to waste my time, I shut them both.
John T. Phillifent's Genius Unlimited
Philip K. Dick's We Can Build You
Neither one grabbed me or rocked my world. Dick's book started out really fascinating--a strong hook and draw in that lasted. I read to page 60 even though it started to die out about 15 or 20 pages earlier. You know, wanted to give that book more of a shot.
Oh well.
No go.
John T. Phillifent's Genius Unlimited
Philip K. Dick's We Can Build You
Neither one grabbed me or rocked my world. Dick's book started out really fascinating--a strong hook and draw in that lasted. I read to page 60 even though it started to die out about 15 or 20 pages earlier. You know, wanted to give that book more of a shot.
Oh well.
No go.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Leiber & Hilton
Yesterday I read James Hilton's Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Friz Leiber's The Big Time. Mr. Chips was a fast, pleasurable, and incredible read. No bumps, lots of sentimentality, and yet it was not tear-jerking or otherwise pathetic. Excellent model for great writing. Yes.
Leiber's The Big Time was first published in magazine/ story form in 1958, and then it was published as a novel in 1961. I read the 1961 version. It's about battles over time, through time, and outside of time by various forces. In some ways it reminded me of Dr. Who. Overall, a great story, a pretty quick read, and it was quite a pleasurable read as well. The plot was interesting, the characters were somewhat interesting, but the ideas were grand.
Good stuff!
Leiber's The Big Time was first published in magazine/ story form in 1958, and then it was published as a novel in 1961. I read the 1961 version. It's about battles over time, through time, and outside of time by various forces. In some ways it reminded me of Dr. Who. Overall, a great story, a pretty quick read, and it was quite a pleasurable read as well. The plot was interesting, the characters were somewhat interesting, but the ideas were grand.
Good stuff!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Let Every Breath
I'll write a full review of Let Every Breath by Vladimir Vasiliev a little bit later. I just wanted to be sure to get it entered here. I've already read the book twice in the last ten days, and I have read some parts of the book at least five or six times.
Systema is very appealing, and Vasiliev and Meredith (Scott Meredith is credited as co-author) make quite an effective presentation with the text. As I understand it, Meredith composed the text, but the concepts and ideas are those of Vasiliev and Ryabko (founder of modern Systema--at least as tought by Vasilieve & Ryabko). Anyhow, it is not very often that you see authors opting to take less credit for the material they are presenting.
Check out Systema. They have plenty of videos at the site and there are some at youtube as well. You can order a copy of Let Every Breath at the site. Anywhere else, it is more expensive.
Now I just want to get a copy, and I want to get it autographed.
Systema is very appealing, and Vasiliev and Meredith (Scott Meredith is credited as co-author) make quite an effective presentation with the text. As I understand it, Meredith composed the text, but the concepts and ideas are those of Vasiliev and Ryabko (founder of modern Systema--at least as tought by Vasilieve & Ryabko). Anyhow, it is not very often that you see authors opting to take less credit for the material they are presenting.
Check out Systema. They have plenty of videos at the site and there are some at youtube as well. You can order a copy of Let Every Breath at the site. Anywhere else, it is more expensive.
Now I just want to get a copy, and I want to get it autographed.
More Reading: Goulart & Hinton
Started and finished S. E. Hinton's Rumble Fish. It was a fast and good read. I definitely get the appeal of that book. So far, tough thugs, playing pool, juvenile drinking, and smoking cigs all are repeated themes. Fights are too. I'm looking forward to reading more of the stuff. Somehow, this genre is working for me at the moment.
I picked up Ron Goulart's The Tin Angel because I recognized his name; he had at least one book published by Pulphouse in the 1990s. The book was thin, so I picked it up--a quick read I thought. It was quick; it was fun; it was enjoyable. Not exactly spectacle or universe-stunning text, but it was a solid read. It did exactly what I wanted it to do: entertain me with some new perspectives and ideas. When you have a talking android dog engaged in conspiracy between getting sauced and offering up tasteless jokes, you know there is a good blend going on.
Good read. I'm happy.
I picked up Ron Goulart's The Tin Angel because I recognized his name; he had at least one book published by Pulphouse in the 1990s. The book was thin, so I picked it up--a quick read I thought. It was quick; it was fun; it was enjoyable. Not exactly spectacle or universe-stunning text, but it was a solid read. It did exactly what I wanted it to do: entertain me with some new perspectives and ideas. When you have a talking android dog engaged in conspiracy between getting sauced and offering up tasteless jokes, you know there is a good blend going on.
Good read. I'm happy.
That Was Then
I just read That Was Then, This Is Now by S. E. Hinton--she wrote The Outsiders. It was a quick, fun, and easy read. I read another book of hers, but I'm not sure. It was refreshing to read juvenile literature--pretty much straight forward storytelling. A few parts did annoy me--like the uber-paranoid discourse on LSD--but that was part and parcel of the era, I think. The book was published the same year I was born, 1971, so it is hard to know.
I did score a number of paperbacks yesterday to trade at PaperbackSwap.com. Most of them were 25 of fifty cents. That was cool. On top of that, I found three books I listed at half.com for just over $35. So, if one sells, then it will pay for all the books I bought. Very cool.
Must get away from the 'puter.
Must go read.
I did score a number of paperbacks yesterday to trade at PaperbackSwap.com. Most of them were 25 of fifty cents. That was cool. On top of that, I found three books I listed at half.com for just over $35. So, if one sells, then it will pay for all the books I bought. Very cool.
Must get away from the 'puter.
Must go read.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
When I'm Avoiding Work
Two books I'm scanning and reading for pleasure and escape are:
Combatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan and the Guidebook for Marines.
Hassan's book is interesting for several reasons. First, I find the rhetoric and discussion about what and who exactly are a "cult" to be fascinating. Second, I like to learn how people manipulate one another--especially if it is an orchestrated and specific fashion. The more you are aware how people can work you, the less likely you are to get worked. At least that is how I think about it. The book also provides some great clues about what to spot for troublesome groups. For example, not letting people get up and go to the bathroom during two, three, or four hour seminars is a classic control tool. The group literally controls your body and bodily functions. If that is not problematic, then I don't know what is. First the body, then the mind.
I'm not paranoid. A good defense is a solid, knowledgeable defense.
The Guidebook for Marines, 16th Revised Edition from July 1990, which I own is seriously water damaged. Perhaps that is why I got it for 23 cents?
Just today, on page 1, I found the following passage
You read right, "militay" is misspelled. "Seabased" should have a dash in it as well. Maybe I'm just being nitpicky?
The Guidebook does have a great selection of exercises and workout regimes in it. They start on page 177.
Under "Principles of Leadership," there is an interesting section at the end.
(The bold is in the book; it is not mine.) If this statement is accurate for many Marines, then they surely have a good thing going. Honestly, I can think of few areas in my life and experience--outside of family and clan--where there is this level of trust, loyalty, reliance, and confidence. I can see why, in many ways, people would want to be a part of the culture where this is the optimal, this is what is targeted, and this is what is often achieved.
Unfortunately, it comes packaged with the military. Duh, right? I wonder whether this kind of bonding is, of necessity, the result of military training--or is it born of stress, discipline, and achievement? Also, I wonder why we, as a culture, do not demand "trust, loyalty, reliance, and confidence" to be aspects in everyone's character?
Hmmm. Time to think.
Combatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan and the Guidebook for Marines.
Hassan's book is interesting for several reasons. First, I find the rhetoric and discussion about what and who exactly are a "cult" to be fascinating. Second, I like to learn how people manipulate one another--especially if it is an orchestrated and specific fashion. The more you are aware how people can work you, the less likely you are to get worked. At least that is how I think about it. The book also provides some great clues about what to spot for troublesome groups. For example, not letting people get up and go to the bathroom during two, three, or four hour seminars is a classic control tool. The group literally controls your body and bodily functions. If that is not problematic, then I don't know what is. First the body, then the mind.
I'm not paranoid. A good defense is a solid, knowledgeable defense.
The Guidebook for Marines, 16th Revised Edition from July 1990, which I own is seriously water damaged. Perhaps that is why I got it for 23 cents?
Just today, on page 1, I found the following passage
In the words of militay historian, B.H. Liddel Hart, "Amphibious flexibility is the greatest strategic asset that a seabased power possesses."
You read right, "militay" is misspelled. "Seabased" should have a dash in it as well. Maybe I'm just being nitpicky?
The Guidebook does have a great selection of exercises and workout regimes in it. They start on page 177.
Under "Principles of Leadership," there is an interesting section at the end.
When you, as a Marine NCO, have provided your unit with that type of leadership, then you already will have reaped the greatest return. By definition you'll (l) have accomplished your mission and (2) command the willing obedience, confidence, loyalty, and respect of the United States Marines under you. There is no more satisfactory reward, anywhere.
(The bold is in the book; it is not mine.) If this statement is accurate for many Marines, then they surely have a good thing going. Honestly, I can think of few areas in my life and experience--outside of family and clan--where there is this level of trust, loyalty, reliance, and confidence. I can see why, in many ways, people would want to be a part of the culture where this is the optimal, this is what is targeted, and this is what is often achieved.
Unfortunately, it comes packaged with the military. Duh, right? I wonder whether this kind of bonding is, of necessity, the result of military training--or is it born of stress, discipline, and achievement? Also, I wonder why we, as a culture, do not demand "trust, loyalty, reliance, and confidence" to be aspects in everyone's character?
Hmmm. Time to think.
Three Texts I've Meant to Mention
I read part of each of these texts about six weeks ago. I scratched some notes, which will appear later perhaps, but I wanted to track these.
Northrop Frye. The Well-Tempered Critic.
I liked the first parts of the book. Lots of quotables. Distinct tone--definitely sounds more erudite and natural at it than most modern intellectuals and writers. A good model.
Jessice Helfand. Screen: Essays on Graphic Design, New Media, and Visual Culture
Hit you over the head with the stupid stick on this one. Dense packed language. Some heavy theory. Great insights. Funny voice at times. Impressive use of language. Do not try to read while sleepy. Very engaging in multiple essays. If I had extra bucks for books, this would be one of them.
Anna Everett & John T. Caldwell, Editors. New Media: Theories and Practices of Digitextuality
Some really fascinating stuff in here, plus a couple schwaggy essays. Ugh. The best essay--by heads, shoulders, and combat boots floating above the next author's head--is Jeffrey Sconce's Tulip Theory. I laughed out loud while reading his essay on the bus. Multiple times. This man rocks, and I want to read more of his stuff. His work alone is worthy buying this book. There are at least four to five other great essays in here, but get this because you heard me giving props to Sconce.
Northrop Frye. The Well-Tempered Critic.
I liked the first parts of the book. Lots of quotables. Distinct tone--definitely sounds more erudite and natural at it than most modern intellectuals and writers. A good model.
Jessice Helfand. Screen: Essays on Graphic Design, New Media, and Visual Culture
Hit you over the head with the stupid stick on this one. Dense packed language. Some heavy theory. Great insights. Funny voice at times. Impressive use of language. Do not try to read while sleepy. Very engaging in multiple essays. If I had extra bucks for books, this would be one of them.
Anna Everett & John T. Caldwell, Editors. New Media: Theories and Practices of Digitextuality
Some really fascinating stuff in here, plus a couple schwaggy essays. Ugh. The best essay--by heads, shoulders, and combat boots floating above the next author's head--is Jeffrey Sconce's Tulip Theory. I laughed out loud while reading his essay on the bus. Multiple times. This man rocks, and I want to read more of his stuff. His work alone is worthy buying this book. There are at least four to five other great essays in here, but get this because you heard me giving props to Sconce.
Friday, June 15, 2007
KLF: Doctorin' the Tardis
I saw this video one time, and one time only, back in the early 1990s. That turned me on to the KLF. It was an obsession for years. Now, finally, I can see the video again.
I love finding stuff like this...
I love finding stuff like this...
"AcneCore" Video
I couldn't believe this when I saw the title, so I had to play the video. It's for real. This brings a new level, a new meaning to fetishes.
Seriously, my jaw was dropped--when I wasn't laughing.
Seriously, my jaw was dropped--when I wasn't laughing.
Monday, June 11, 2007
More Onkelz
I've been playing and listening to the other three Onkelz videos an awful lot lately; I need to listen to some new material.
Dunkler Ort
This video feels and looks more like classic Nordic metal--at least according to my extremely limited knowledge and exposure to it via Michael Moynihan's Lords of Chaos. And I read that over a decade ago. Anyhow, the lead singer of the Onkelz looks all Nordic Metal to me. The classy part of this video, however, is not the female skinhead-looking starlet--no, it is the setting. Yes! The setting! This looks like photos I've seen of H.R. Giger's bar which is in Switzerland, I believe.
Just check out those chairs around the table and tell me you would not like to relax there for a few moments.
Bomberpilot
I found it odd listening to a song about a bomber pilot in German while the media shows an American aircraft and pilot... Surreal, and a little odd for a German nationalist-styled band.
Wir ham noch nicht lang genug
Ihr haettet es wissen mussen + A.D.I.O.Z.
Kirche
Oh yes, one of the most rocking tracks.
Dunkler Ort
This video feels and looks more like classic Nordic metal--at least according to my extremely limited knowledge and exposure to it via Michael Moynihan's Lords of Chaos. And I read that over a decade ago. Anyhow, the lead singer of the Onkelz looks all Nordic Metal to me. The classy part of this video, however, is not the female skinhead-looking starlet--no, it is the setting. Yes! The setting! This looks like photos I've seen of H.R. Giger's bar which is in Switzerland, I believe.
Just check out those chairs around the table and tell me you would not like to relax there for a few moments.
Bomberpilot
I found it odd listening to a song about a bomber pilot in German while the media shows an American aircraft and pilot... Surreal, and a little odd for a German nationalist-styled band.
Wir ham noch nicht lang genug
Ihr haettet es wissen mussen + A.D.I.O.Z.
Kirche
Oh yes, one of the most rocking tracks.
More Philip Boa, but He's Live!
Love On Sale
All I Hate is You
And Then She Kissed Her
I have watched this video at least twenty or thirty times already. I absolutely love the live performance of this track--and I have never heard the recorded version of it. I can only hope to find it in the US...
Get Terminated
I Dedicate My Soul To You
The sound and visuals are spottier than I'd like for this track, but that may be a function of my system or download speed. Anyhow, this song is one of my favorite Boa tracks--that I know at least--and was why I came looking for him nearly twenty years after I first heard his works.
All I Hate is You
And Then She Kissed Her
I have watched this video at least twenty or thirty times already. I absolutely love the live performance of this track--and I have never heard the recorded version of it. I can only hope to find it in the US...
Get Terminated
I Dedicate My Soul To You
The sound and visuals are spottier than I'd like for this track, but that may be a function of my system or download speed. Anyhow, this song is one of my favorite Boa tracks--that I know at least--and was why I came looking for him nearly twenty years after I first heard his works.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Stiff Little Fingers: Alternative Ulster (Live), Gotta Get Away
Alternative Ulster
Alternative Ulster (Live 2006) bad sound
Gotta Get Away
Alternative Ulster (Live 2006) bad sound
Gotta Get Away
Cranberries: Zombie, Linger
I still like them. I got rid of a CD of them live and regret it.
Zombie
Zombie (Live in Korea)
Zombie (Live in Paris)
Linger
Zombie
Zombie (Live in Korea)
Zombie (Live in Paris)
Linger
Suicidal Tendencies: Three Good Videos
Music with angsty echoes of high school and glimpses of Repo Man showing in Berlin:
Institutionalized Live in NY
I Saw Your Mommy
Possessed to Skate
Institutionalized Live in NY
I Saw Your Mommy
Possessed to Skate
OMG! Tankard videos! OMG!
Dude:
I cannot believe these exist. These bring back memories:
Empty Tankard (Live)
The Morning After
I cannot believe these exist. These bring back memories:
Empty Tankard (Live)
The Morning After
Dio: Rainbow in the Dark
The first heavy metal/ rock I ever owned was given to me by my sister: Dio's Holy Diver.
Europe: The Final Countdown (live)
When I arrived in Germany, this is the song that my host brother played as he drove me from the airport to my new home.
Laibach: Geburt Einer Nation
This was the third CD I ever owned. I've heard this track literally thousands of times. I still love it.
Die Toten Hosen: Hier Kommt Alex
This is the only record of theirs that I actually got when I was in Germany. It was the extended play EP. I played it over and over and over again. Angst. Do you see a theme?
Studio Video:
Live:
Studio Video:
Live:
Shonen Kinfie: Buddha's Face
Dieter & I saw Shonen Knife in Eugene in 1994 or 1995. It was an amazing show.
Philip Boa and the Voodoo Club: Kill Your Ideals
Yet another track from angsty 19s. I am still in awe that all these tracks and memories are online. It is stunning. It's like all of those times and their products exist now.
June 07
Unfortunately, this video was removed from YouTube. Sadness.
June 07
Unfortunately, this video was removed from YouTube. Sadness.
Kurd-Kurd-Kurdistan: Political Hip Hop
Interesting blend of hip-hop lyrics largely in German about
Kurdistan with lots of PKK-related images. This is quite an
interesting cultural blend.
Kurdistan with lots of PKK-related images. This is quite an
interesting cultural blend.
Cro-Mags: World Peace (new edit)
I liked the Cro-Mags when I was 18 and alienated in Frankfurt, Germany. This track was one of my theme songs. Someone has taken the song and created new visuals. It makes for an interesting analysis.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Articles & Books to locate & skim/ read
The Teacher's Body--not at HSU
Queer Theory in Education--at HSU
Radical Interventions (Bryson)--not at HSU
Journal of Basic Writing Vol 25 #2 Fall 06 B. Gelason: Grad Education & BW
JAC in 2004 on Queer Issues
multiple issues of JAC
Queer Theory in Education--at HSU
Radical Interventions (Bryson)--not at HSU
Journal of Basic Writing Vol 25 #2 Fall 06 B. Gelason: Grad Education & BW
JAC in 2004 on Queer Issues
multiple issues of JAC
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Intellectual Histories to locate
Books suggested by Edward Said in Representations of the Intellectual:
The New Science: Giambattista Vico
Beyond a Boundary: C L R James
I have already looked at/ am looking at:
Minima Moralia: Theodor Adorno
What is Literature: Jean-Paul Sartre
These last two have yielded a great deal of material for personal writing responses, and they might give up some good prompts for in class writings.
The New Science: Giambattista Vico
Beyond a Boundary: C L R James
I have already looked at/ am looking at:
Minima Moralia: Theodor Adorno
What is Literature: Jean-Paul Sartre
These last two have yielded a great deal of material for personal writing responses, and they might give up some good prompts for in class writings.
Sun Tzu: Art of War
Ideas from the Introduction (19):
There are three main facets to the art of war:
social
psychological
physical.
Wear down the opponent by flight, fostering disharmony, manipulating their feelings, and using their anger and pride against them.
Focus on things which interest the opponent, that which they want to protect and will defend, but which you do not care about. Unsettles them and distracts them while you pursue your true goal. Leaves you unknown and them known.
There are three main facets to the art of war:
social
psychological
physical.
Wear down the opponent by flight, fostering disharmony, manipulating their feelings, and using their anger and pride against them.
Focus on things which interest the opponent, that which they want to protect and will defend, but which you do not care about. Unsettles them and distracts them while you pursue your true goal. Leaves you unknown and them known.
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