Purging

Humans are parasites. We've destroyed the balance of life on our planet and will continue to harvest that which isn't ours until the human race is the only thing left standing. It sickens me to be one of these creatures that is the embodiment of evil. My single spark is nothing in the lifestream of our world. Who am I to try to change that which will not change. People are living the longest lives we have ever lived, and for what? So we can suck this planet dry for only a few years longer? Medicine protects us from plagues that the earth creates with the soul purpose of cleansing itself. We are the plague. It takes certain things in life to startle me into remembering and to humble me so I can see what we are doing from an outside perspective. Instead of inhabiting this planet and living with it, we are instead, living against it. And when the time comes, it will be the planet that destroys us, or we who destroy the planet.

Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"

Favorite Pokemon

In honor of Pokemon Profile Pic December:
these are my top 10 favorite Pokemon. Starting with my favorite, JOLTEON!!

1. Jolteon

2. Abra

3. Espeon

4. Eevee

5. Gengar

6. Alakazam

7. Mew

8. Cubone

9. Articuno

10. Growlithe

Army of Darkness

Dude, Army of Darkness is full of fantabulous quotes! Such as...:

"Yo she-bitch. Let's go"
"Groovy"
"Give me some sugar, baby."
"I'm blind! I'm blind!"
"Good, Bad... I'm the guy with the gun."

Metalocalypse at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium

this is my final assignment for Music Appreciation class: A one-page concert review

Metalocalypse at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium
by. Skye Adams

On the evening of October 16th, 2009, I entered the Roy Wilkins Auditorium and was immediately lost in a sea of black metal shirts. A popular adult cartoon titled Metalocalypse, based around the fictional progressive metal band, Dethklok, was touring the country with fellow “prog metal” band, Mastodon. Along with the two lesser bands that opened the show the duo made for a performance of epic proportions.

Although metal has been viewed negatively by many sophisticated critics its subgenre, progressive metal, utilizes an enormous amount of musical theory. Intertwined with a powerful dose of complex compositional structures, abnormal time signatures and intricate instrument playing, progressive metal and bands like Mastodon are definitely worthy of more respect from today’s musical critics.

Mastodon took stage and provided the audience with nothing but an amazing performance. While playing the majority of their newly released concept album, Crack the Skye, the audience was captivated by a full screen visual representation of the selections being performed. The visual and audio combination stimulated the audience and a common attitude of musical appreciation could be felt throughout the venue.

One selection entitled, “The Czar” could be considered as a loose modern day representation of the classical symphony. The collection is organized into four distinct parts titled, “Usurper”, ”Escape”, “Martyr”, and “Spiral.” Beginning with a dream like introduction, the audience was mesmerized as the exposition described two themes to be reintroduced later in the piece. “Usurper” quickly developed into “Escape,” which altered the theme of the song while still being able to keep the audience enthralled. “Martyr” could be considered the equivalent to a Symphony’s third movement, the minuet. Although it is not focused around the traditional ¾ time signature, it does represent the minuet’s delicate and dance-like characteristics. Last, “Spiral” reviews the original themes introduced in “Usurper” and elegantly brings the piece to an end.

Mastodon is known for their ability to intertwine jazz-fusion and classical themes into their music. Their performance at Metalocalypse could be considered one of the best live performances I have been blessed to witness. Due to their ground breaking methods, many believe that Mastodon will leave a large imprint in musical history for generations to come.

Louder Than Thunder

Louder than Thunder by The Devil Wears Prada

What would it take for things to be quiet?
Quiet, like the snow.
And I know this isn't much but,
I know I could I could be better.

I don't think I deserve it;
Selflessness.
Find your way into my heart.
All stars could be brighter.
All hearts could be warmer.

What would it take for things to be quiet?
Quiet, like the snow.
Are we meant to be empty handed?
I know I could I could be better.

I don't think I deserve it;
Selflessness.
Find your way into my arms.
All stars could be brighter.
All hearts could be warmer.

What would it take for things to be quiet?

Shoulda Known

Shoulda Known
Atmosphere