There's something about the the occult that interests me. Physical manifestations of heaven and hell, good and evil, angels and demons - if you throw that stuff in a book or movie... there's a pretty good chance I'll get it.
Which is why when I came across this link about a secret book written by Carl Jung while he was... well... going out of his way to allow his phychosis / schizophrenia to get stronger, I proceded to read the entire article. And its not a small article.
Something about special books with pictures and biblical allusions containing information important enough to get hidden and locked away - just seems to interest me.
Examples:
-The grail diary in The Last Crusade
-The crazy artwork in Dante's Divine Comedy (but mainly just Inferno)
-The three texts in the movie The Ninth Gate
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The 'Triple Jet'
Jack White has been using Gretsch guitars for a while now, but there's two SWEET ones he's been using for Raconteurs gigs.
One started off as a single cut-away, but he sent it to a luthier in Seattle to have it turned into a double cut-away. And install a theremin near the bigsby. And install a green bullet microphone on a retractable cable on the body of the guitar. Hard to explain.
The other one is a custom made guitar, based on the Duo Jet, that has a copper finish and a 3rd pickup wired to an internal MXR Micro Amp effect inside the guitar. He dubbed this guitar the Gretsch "Triple Jet." He added the three stripes seen on lots of White Stripes posters and on his Silvertone amps grill cloth. Its a sweet sweet sweet guitar.
One started off as a single cut-away, but he sent it to a luthier in Seattle to have it turned into a double cut-away. And install a theremin near the bigsby. And install a green bullet microphone on a retractable cable on the body of the guitar. Hard to explain.
The other one is a custom made guitar, based on the Duo Jet, that has a copper finish and a 3rd pickup wired to an internal MXR Micro Amp effect inside the guitar. He dubbed this guitar the Gretsch "Triple Jet." He added the three stripes seen on lots of White Stripes posters and on his Silvertone amps grill cloth. Its a sweet sweet sweet guitar.
Fair and Balanced!
Can you believe I found this on FoxNews? The same network that was praising the Tea Party protesters with Obama/Hitler signs and Swastika emblems "Patriots"? This writer is probably looking for a new job today.
Not every person dissatisfied with Obama's policy is a racist, but there is a large segment of morons who don't have any idea what's going on with policy, but just think Obama is ruining, "their country." Quotes like, 'Muslims are taking over' are becoming more and more prevalent, and some conservatives are fanning those flames to look like they have support. Rather than educating their supporters on the actual facts that they SHOULD be mad about - some politicians and FoxNews are fanning the protesters like the TeaBaggers to provide some kind of facade of support for their agenda. What they're actually doing is stoking the fires of xenophobia and racism among Amercia's bottom feeders.
What sucks is that there's a serious debate to be had here, but its not happening because people think shouting, "you lie (boy)!" is legitimate dialog. Even if Joe Wilson isn't a racist, his kind of vitrol-soaked politics isn't helping. Its hurting.
Not every person dissatisfied with Obama's policy is a racist, but there is a large segment of morons who don't have any idea what's going on with policy, but just think Obama is ruining, "their country." Quotes like, 'Muslims are taking over' are becoming more and more prevalent, and some conservatives are fanning those flames to look like they have support. Rather than educating their supporters on the actual facts that they SHOULD be mad about - some politicians and FoxNews are fanning the protesters like the TeaBaggers to provide some kind of facade of support for their agenda. What they're actually doing is stoking the fires of xenophobia and racism among Amercia's bottom feeders.
What sucks is that there's a serious debate to be had here, but its not happening because people think shouting, "you lie (boy)!" is legitimate dialog. Even if Joe Wilson isn't a racist, his kind of vitrol-soaked politics isn't helping. Its hurting.
Monday, September 14, 2009
How could you be so heartless?
VMAs were hard to watch last night. I get that its probably not the easiest thing to do to corral drunk celebrities, but the pre-show and majority of the show was skin-crawlingly awkward.
Good parts of the night:
-Singers actually singing live (Swift, GaGa, P!nk, Perry)
-Lady Gaga's morbid but AWESOME performance of Paparazzi
-Pink having to be restrained by security from beating Kanye's tiny ass.
MY piece about the Kanye Pest fiasco:
Everyone one knows Kanye's full of himself. He always has been. Last night wasn't the first tantrum he's thrown at an awards show. It was just the lowest he's stooped to do it. There's been a few good rants about Kanye on celebrity twitters and interviews. Since ranting is what I do best, allow me. Ahem.
Dear Kanye,
You make good music. I'll give you that. Lots of people wondered when your ego was going to be your downfall, and I think we all just witnessed it on live TV. Your hubris and ego has finally eclipsed your talent. Your body of work has been overshadowed by your stupid ass tantrums. THAT'S what you'll be known for in 10 years - Being a baby. How's that feel? Don't feel anything? Still think you're the best thing ever? Okay. I can hit harder (and lower). *pause for deep breath...*
I like that you had to reach UP to take the mic from Taylor. Is your ego partially to make you feel bigger than you are? 'Cause you're just a little guy. How's it feel knowing TAYLOR SWIFT makes you look small?
Your girlfriend looks like something stolen out of Roswell. (read: she looks like an alien)
Luckily, your douch-baggery didn't ruin everyone's night. Beyonce won video of the year and got Taylor to come back on stage to finish her speech, making it the last speech of the night. Beyonce is crazy talented (and smoking hot) and a class act. Which is why she can choose to marry the best rapper of the last 10 years, Jay-Z. Jay-Z - THERE'S someone who'll get remembered for his music. Unlike you, Kanye, who'll get remembered for thinking they were cooler than they actually were.
Still have an attitude, 'ye? I've got one more:
Somewhere, Kanye, your mother is ashamed of you.
Good parts of the night:
-Singers actually singing live (Swift, GaGa, P!nk, Perry)
-Lady Gaga's morbid but AWESOME performance of Paparazzi
-Pink having to be restrained by security from beating Kanye's tiny ass.
MY piece about the Kanye Pest fiasco:
Everyone one knows Kanye's full of himself. He always has been. Last night wasn't the first tantrum he's thrown at an awards show. It was just the lowest he's stooped to do it. There's been a few good rants about Kanye on celebrity twitters and interviews. Since ranting is what I do best, allow me. Ahem.
Dear Kanye,
You make good music. I'll give you that. Lots of people wondered when your ego was going to be your downfall, and I think we all just witnessed it on live TV. Your hubris and ego has finally eclipsed your talent. Your body of work has been overshadowed by your stupid ass tantrums. THAT'S what you'll be known for in 10 years - Being a baby. How's that feel? Don't feel anything? Still think you're the best thing ever? Okay. I can hit harder (and lower). *pause for deep breath...*
I like that you had to reach UP to take the mic from Taylor. Is your ego partially to make you feel bigger than you are? 'Cause you're just a little guy. How's it feel knowing TAYLOR SWIFT makes you look small?
Your girlfriend looks like something stolen out of Roswell. (read: she looks like an alien)
Luckily, your douch-baggery didn't ruin everyone's night. Beyonce won video of the year and got Taylor to come back on stage to finish her speech, making it the last speech of the night. Beyonce is crazy talented (and smoking hot) and a class act. Which is why she can choose to marry the best rapper of the last 10 years, Jay-Z. Jay-Z - THERE'S someone who'll get remembered for his music. Unlike you, Kanye, who'll get remembered for thinking they were cooler than they actually were.
Still have an attitude, 'ye? I've got one more:
Somewhere, Kanye, your mother is ashamed of you.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Jay-Z @ MSG w/ JM playing D.O.A.
Acronyms galore!
"all the crazy press would have done me in twice over by now - ...but I've got this guitar, see?"
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The Shins...
are awesome. I know most of my readership is already aware. But I'm listening to them again this morning, and I'm always impressed at how simply they blend wordy, vague and sometimes non-sensical lyrics with such great melodies and layering. Great stuff.
Sleeping Lessons
Go without,
Till the need seeps in
You low animal,
Collect your novel petals for the stem.
And glow. Glow.
Melt and flow.
Eviscerate your fragile frame.
And spill it out on ragged floor.
A thousand different versions of yourself.
And if the old gods still offend,
They got nothing left on which you depend.
So enlist every ounce
Of your bright blood.
And off with their heads.
Jump from the hook.
You're not obliged to swallow anything you despise.
See, those unrepenting buzzards want your life,
And they got no right.As sure as you have eyes,
They got no right.
Sleeping Lessons
Go without,
Till the need seeps in
You low animal,
Collect your novel petals for the stem.
And glow. Glow.
Melt and flow.
Eviscerate your fragile frame.
And spill it out on ragged floor.
A thousand different versions of yourself.
And if the old gods still offend,
They got nothing left on which you depend.
So enlist every ounce
Of your bright blood.
And off with their heads.
Jump from the hook.
You're not obliged to swallow anything you despise.
See, those unrepenting buzzards want your life,
And they got no right.As sure as you have eyes,
They got no right.
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