While taking a small break from studying, I stumbled upon this video of a man recreating the famous Mona Lisa by Da Vinci. His medium you ask? Microsoft Paint. Don't believe me? Just watch.
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=450851&cache=1
Monday, June 25, 2007
Led Zeppelin Reuniting For A Show
Rock legends Led Zeppelin will reportedly reunite for a one-off memorial concert in honor of their late record boss.
If true, it would mark the third time that the '70s legends have played since disbanding. The band has only performed a handful of concerts, since their split in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham. But singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will re-group alongside Bonham's son Jason for a special concert in memory of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun in London.
A source says, "Page, Plant and Jones spoke and agreed to do the memorial concert. They are waiting for a definite date."
"And no one can quite believe it, but during discussions about the concert they all gave the green light to a tour if it all does well and they don't all fall out."
"It has been hoped for and denied for years. But this is the closest they have ever come to a reunion tour. The feeling is that this is going to happen next year."
Ertegun died in December after seven weeks in a coma following a fall at a Rolling Stones concert. The likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, and Crosby, Stills & Nash all played his New York memorial in April of this year.
If true, it would mark the third time that the '70s legends have played since disbanding. The band has only performed a handful of concerts, since their split in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham. But singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will re-group alongside Bonham's son Jason for a special concert in memory of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun in London.
A source says, "Page, Plant and Jones spoke and agreed to do the memorial concert. They are waiting for a definite date."
"And no one can quite believe it, but during discussions about the concert they all gave the green light to a tour if it all does well and they don't all fall out."
"It has been hoped for and denied for years. But this is the closest they have ever come to a reunion tour. The feeling is that this is going to happen next year."
Ertegun died in December after seven weeks in a coma following a fall at a Rolling Stones concert. The likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, and Crosby, Stills & Nash all played his New York memorial in April of this year.
The Mars Volta: 'The Bedlam In Goliath'
The Mars Volta are recording their fourth album, "The Bedlam in Goliath," at Ocean Way Recording with engineer Robert Carranza.
Set for a fall release, band member Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is producing the record, as he did the last two Mars Volta albums. Engineer and mixer Robert Carranza is widely known and respected for his work with such artists as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Jack Johnson, Beck, Eels, Molotov, and Supergrass.
The Mars Volta released their debut album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium," in 2003. The band returned in early 2005 with their second full-length release, the ambitious song cycle "Frances the Mute."
They also issued the live set "Scab Dates" later that year. Their third album, "Amputechture," arrived in 2006, featuring performances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist John Frusciante.
Set for a fall release, band member Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is producing the record, as he did the last two Mars Volta albums. Engineer and mixer Robert Carranza is widely known and respected for his work with such artists as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Jack Johnson, Beck, Eels, Molotov, and Supergrass.
The Mars Volta released their debut album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium," in 2003. The band returned in early 2005 with their second full-length release, the ambitious song cycle "Frances the Mute."
They also issued the live set "Scab Dates" later that year. Their third album, "Amputechture," arrived in 2006, featuring performances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist John Frusciante.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Priceless and Worthless
Well ladies and gents it's that time of the year again. A time when everyone likes to go outside and experience something magical. It's when little kids help break their parents wallets. It's when a certain crowd comes out for a taste of a certain food. It when a little phenomenon called the beer gardens open. Yes I am talking about the Fair. Paige and I went to the fair Friday night. Before getting there I stopped at an ATM and took out $20. We got to the fair and walked around a bit. All in all, my $20 bought me: 2 footlong corndogs (delicious), 2 tickets to the freak show tent (amazing), and 1 36oz beer in the beer gardens (not all that it is cracked up to be). I think that the only tagline that could follow all that would be: PRICELESS.
Last night at work I heard the Chicken Dance again. This is becoming something that happens much too often. I want to know who composed this horrible tune. For some reason, now matter how old or young, everyone loves this stupid song. Why? Is it because everyone likes to eat chicken? No. Is is because everyone who doesn't dance and just taps their feet and moves their hands like to watch the "younger ones" get out on the dance floor while they sit in a corner and remember the times when they were young and could dance? No. Is it because it is always associated with weddings? Possibly. I don't know anyone other than myself would probably leave the room when that dreadful tune came on, and believe me, even if it was my own wedding, I would walk out for a while. Of course the only thing worse than the chicken dance is when they play YMCA right after it. In case everyone has forgotten, there are no YMCA's still open and functioning in America.
Last night at work I heard the Chicken Dance again. This is becoming something that happens much too often. I want to know who composed this horrible tune. For some reason, now matter how old or young, everyone loves this stupid song. Why? Is it because everyone likes to eat chicken? No. Is is because everyone who doesn't dance and just taps their feet and moves their hands like to watch the "younger ones" get out on the dance floor while they sit in a corner and remember the times when they were young and could dance? No. Is it because it is always associated with weddings? Possibly. I don't know anyone other than myself would probably leave the room when that dreadful tune came on, and believe me, even if it was my own wedding, I would walk out for a while. Of course the only thing worse than the chicken dance is when they play YMCA right after it. In case everyone has forgotten, there are no YMCA's still open and functioning in America.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Collections
It has been a while I know. My life has become busy with work and as an added pain in the ass.....school again! That's right folks! Summer school. It really is weird going back at this time of year. I am fortunate that I have class in an air conditioned room.
I have started another addiction/hobby. I have begun to collect Harry Potter books. I already do this you say? Yes, but now I am going global. Today the mailman brought me the sceond book...in Spanish! Can I read Spanish? Not one word! Guess what else? In a couple days, the mailman will bring me the Ancient Greek edition of the first book.
I have started another addiction/hobby. I have begun to collect Harry Potter books. I already do this you say? Yes, but now I am going global. Today the mailman brought me the sceond book...in Spanish! Can I read Spanish? Not one word! Guess what else? In a couple days, the mailman will bring me the Ancient Greek edition of the first book.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Spiderman 3
So another one steps up and makes a trilogy. In this case, maybe leave the good stuff to WB or Peter Jackson. Spiderman 3 takes place 2 years after Spiderman 2. We find out Peter is having some Mary Jane troubles. No surprise there as fame has gotten to his head. There are a total of 3 new bad guys and I think that was where they bit off a little more than they could chew. I felt that there wasn't enough screen time to develop even one of the characters. The obvious choice would have been to accentuate The Black Spiderman/Venom. This almost was at the level it should have been at. Then there was Sandman. Turns out he really killed Uncle Ben in the first movie. Making it up as they go? I think so. Then there was Harry. Probably the best character for me in the movie. I like his change of heart and attitude two times in the film. Now on to the worst. Tobey Maguire. Ouch. He acting as Spiderman was so bad, I thought about shutting the movie off. I was torn in the middle of the film. I hate emo kids, but when Spiderman turned emo, I was kinda impressed. I thought that aspect of Tobey acting was done perfectly, but everything else was crap. It seems they rushed the film to make the summer season, packed too much backstory in (why is Ben gone?- 700 times) and didn't achieve anything better than the last movie.
Rating: 7.4 out of 10
Best Part: James Franco as Harry
Worst Part: Tobey Maguire as Wussy Spiderman
Rating: 7.4 out of 10
Best Part: James Franco as Harry
Worst Part: Tobey Maguire as Wussy Spiderman
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Lights, Camera, Action!
I haven't been writing lately and I apologize sincerely. I have, on the other hand, been formulating another plan of attack. Since I have collected every movie stub that I purchased/attended, I will hence forth become a movie critique, on my own level. I will be commenting on every movie that I view henceforth, be it old or new. Given my background, I feel that the masses (hopefully) will enjoy my view and opinion on such titles. From here on, my titles will reflect the movie reviewed, if reviewed. I hope to inform everyone.
I am technically homeless as we speak. I want to thank Topher for taking in this decrepit, broken-down, trailer park boy for a few days. We are just listening to a little Cartel and getting ready to go out and destroy this town, and by that, I mean wuss out and just have a soda.
My readings have been going well and I am well into book 4. We can only hold our breaths until July 21st.
I am technically homeless as we speak. I want to thank Topher for taking in this decrepit, broken-down, trailer park boy for a few days. We are just listening to a little Cartel and getting ready to go out and destroy this town, and by that, I mean wuss out and just have a soda.
My readings have been going well and I am well into book 4. We can only hold our breaths until July 21st.
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