In going back and reading some of my old posts, it stunned me how much I've changed in two years. Maturity is a funny thing, because just when you think you have it, you've just taught yourself you don't--except that you don't realize that lesson until you've actually matured. It's something along the Socratic lines of knowing how little you know is a sign that you have learned all you need to learn to open your mind and ACTUALLY learn things.
Something that I haven't done for you all in awhile is run my mouth (or keyboard) about music and the arts. So here goes;
First off, if you haven't seen a Cirque du Soleil show: go now. Go to Las Begas (sic), catch them while they're touring, hunt them down and waylay them in alleys demanding a performance, hire them for a private show, just do it. The performances are based on the traveling gypsy acts that moved through Europe for years and are woven into very simple story lines that lend themselves to amazing sets, very focused character development, deep philosophical concepts, constructed languages, a masterful environment mixing the big-top with high theatre and a variety show. Zumanity recreates sensuality, Varekai explores our adventures in new environments, Ka explores love, loss and redemption. I'm chomping at the bit to see more of them. The music is almost as impressive as the entire production and certainly adds a very impressive element to it, blending genres as brilliantly as the costume designers and set designers do. Accordions and double-electric guitars can be founding dueling. It's really something else.
Oasis is back and you know what? I still like them. Despite their long absences and their mediocre releases lately, I say them on Staten Island and they still rocked. They were total rock stars and played a great mix of their work (and still wore enormous coats). Gotta love them. Don't Believe the Truth--it's kinda what they're doing by still recording, but they cured me of that belief, so I'll keep buying.
Also, I'm loving Akon. Yeah, he had that Locked Up track which was alright, but it always impresses me when guys, gals and groups come up with a first album that has 5 or 6 really solid tracks (it's almost as impressive as producing a really good--not great, just solid--album). He did just that. It's not a rap album, and he's got a whole career in just collaborating with rappers because of his sound, but he's got something going on. YEAH.
Also, look up Shu, Michelle Albano and the States. Three sets of performers, based around three people I know who have a lot of talent and very big dreams, that are actually not as big as their talents could take them. Check them out, see them live, give them a shot and don't say I didn't tell you so. Show some love to people who haven't been swallowed up by labels. It gives the industry hope and hopefully will give it a shot in the arm.
More to follow on these. Big night tonight: Hennessy Cocktail Party, States Show, and my first legit bartending gig.
Something that I haven't done for you all in awhile is run my mouth (or keyboard) about music and the arts. So here goes;
First off, if you haven't seen a Cirque du Soleil show: go now. Go to Las Begas (sic), catch them while they're touring, hunt them down and waylay them in alleys demanding a performance, hire them for a private show, just do it. The performances are based on the traveling gypsy acts that moved through Europe for years and are woven into very simple story lines that lend themselves to amazing sets, very focused character development, deep philosophical concepts, constructed languages, a masterful environment mixing the big-top with high theatre and a variety show. Zumanity recreates sensuality, Varekai explores our adventures in new environments, Ka explores love, loss and redemption. I'm chomping at the bit to see more of them. The music is almost as impressive as the entire production and certainly adds a very impressive element to it, blending genres as brilliantly as the costume designers and set designers do. Accordions and double-electric guitars can be founding dueling. It's really something else.
Oasis is back and you know what? I still like them. Despite their long absences and their mediocre releases lately, I say them on Staten Island and they still rocked. They were total rock stars and played a great mix of their work (and still wore enormous coats). Gotta love them. Don't Believe the Truth--it's kinda what they're doing by still recording, but they cured me of that belief, so I'll keep buying.
Also, I'm loving Akon. Yeah, he had that Locked Up track which was alright, but it always impresses me when guys, gals and groups come up with a first album that has 5 or 6 really solid tracks (it's almost as impressive as producing a really good--not great, just solid--album). He did just that. It's not a rap album, and he's got a whole career in just collaborating with rappers because of his sound, but he's got something going on. YEAH.
Also, look up Shu, Michelle Albano and the States. Three sets of performers, based around three people I know who have a lot of talent and very big dreams, that are actually not as big as their talents could take them. Check them out, see them live, give them a shot and don't say I didn't tell you so. Show some love to people who haven't been swallowed up by labels. It gives the industry hope and hopefully will give it a shot in the arm.
More to follow on these. Big night tonight: Hennessy Cocktail Party, States Show, and my first legit bartending gig.
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