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let's spend an hour and a half enjoying the Heartsteel himbos | PARANOIA animation analysis

I have decidedly mixed feelings on the Heartsteel band splash art, which are intensified by the degree to which their 3 minute music video was able to near-instantly endear me to every one of these idiot himboyband doofuses.

Heartsteel is a project that suffers a lot in being compared to True Damage and K/DA, which are the most obvious points of comparison to draw, especially since Riot seems (at least to me) to have committed rather fewer resources to their virtual band project this go around. Wisely, thus, the Hearsteel project decided to attempt a very different narrative and emotional vibe with its characters from previous efforts. Where K/DA and True Damage both presented their characters as untouchable pop-gods at the top of their game, bragging about their accomplishments, Heartsteel comes from almost exactly the opposite place.

PARANOIA is a fearful, defensive, defiant song composed and performed like a triumphal power-anthem, coming from the perspective of a group of industry outsiders who have all been devalued or burned by the mainstream.

Ezreal is a one-hit-wonder whose image got run into the ground by controlling management, Yone a legendary producer burned out on industry conformity. Kayn is a pop music bad boy whose spiteful arrogance broke up his last band, K'Sante an ambitious vocal powerhouse who could never find creative partners, and Sett a disgraced rapper who lost his contract for punching a paparazzo.

These, then, are not pop-gods gracing the mortal realm with images of their brilliance, but a bunch of down-and-out losers and untapped talents trying to claw back their careers with nothing but found-family dynamics, the power of friendship, and Jackass-style promotional stunts in their arsenal. The music video depicts them running a night-time raid on a film studio, stealing props and causing god knows how much property damage trying to film their own comeback music video.

It doesn't.... quite nail the grunge independent vibe that it seems to want to go for, it has a rather inconsistent diegesis, and trying to cram character moments for six characters into a three minute song compresses the pace of the video to an almost manic emotional experience. I found that most of its setpieces and ideas did not land with me at all until a third or fourth re-watch, and going through the video frame-by-frame so I could actually take in what the video was trying to say.

Once I did, I enjoyed it a LOT. The character animation is expressive, dynamic and immensely charming. There's a ton of great texture work going on, interesting lighting, extremely creative effects, and the emotional heart of the video - the genuine affection between the band members as expressed through boyish shenanigans - hits brilliantly... once you slow the video down enough to really see it. There is also a truly astonishing amount of work put into flash frames and scribbly visual effects, and an absolute embarrassment of screenshots that could be wallpapers.

Anyway, I spent an hour and a half talking about a three-minute music video because I am the world's easiest sucker for charming character animation. Care to join me?

#tbskyen #heartsteel #league of legends #heartsteel yone #heartsteel kayn #heartsteel rhaast #heartsteel k'sante #heartsteel sett #heartsteel aphelios #heartsteel ezreal #k/da #true damage #riot games #Youtube

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Warning: This story contains spoilers for the Loki season 2 finale, "Glorious Purpose."

Loki ends with its titular god claiming his throne — just not the one he expected.

The Marvel Disney+ show concluded its second season this week, seemingly saying goodbye to Tom Hiddleston's Loki. In an effort to stop the universe from collapsing in on itself, Loki learns to control his "time-slipping," using it to go back further and further in time. With help from Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Mobius (Owen Wilson), and O.B. (Ke Huy Quan), he tries again and again to fix the TVA's temporal loom and prevent a meltdown. But every time he goes back, he fails, and he spends literal centuries reliving the same events over and over.

Eventually, Loki admits defeat and chooses to sacrifice himself to save every universe. Walking toward the temporal loom, he grabs the very fabric of space-time and uses it to build a throne of his own, weaving the threads together to create a tree. (It's a nod to the legendary world tree Yggdrasil from Norse mythology.) With that, Loki essentially crowns himself master of the multiverse, watching over every timeline as a lonely god. It's the ultimate selfless act from one of Marvel's most notorious villains — a villain who once sicced an alien invasion on New York to get his dad's attention.

Here, executive producer Kevin Wright breaks down the series' emotional finale — from the throwback line that Hiddleston improvised to whether this is really the end for Loki.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you decide this was how you wanted Loki's story to end?

KEVIN WRIGHT: I think we knew in season 1. Once we were going to do a season 2, we knew that Loki would end up on the throne. That was always the easy thing. The question was: How do you want that to feel for the audience? There's a version that's triumphant and super heroic. There's a version where it's an evil turn. But it was always about the emotional journey we wanted people to go on. It was about building that journey to be as cathartic as possible and to feel like a payoff for six movies and 12 episodes over 12 years with this guy. It was always about building that arc to be as fulfilling as possible.

Most of the episode is dedicated to this sort of time loop, where we see Loki trying over and over again to get things right and fix the loom, almost in a Groundhog Day kind of situation. What was fun about getting to do that endless loop?

Even in season 1, we always wanted to do a Run Lola Run thing, but there was never space for it. So once we started going into loops this season in the writing process, we thought, "Oh, let's finally do it." So much of that is total credit to Paul Zucker, the editor of the episode. That montage wasn't scripted per se. We knew Loki was going to be rerunning things, but it wasn't written exactly the way that it played.

A really fun thing, though, was that our cast — outside of Tom — had no idea what we were doing. They understood that he was rerunning time, but we shot a very different ending to episode 4 that was not the real ending. All the cast thought something very different would happen. We would send them away on lunch breaks, and Tom would take his lunch later, and he would just keep shooting with [directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead] with a skeleton crew. There were very few people that fully understood what we were building in that finale. So, for that core team, I think there was a lot of satisfaction when everybody was able to sit down and see how it came together. It just felt like this little secret.

What do you remember most about watching Tom film those final scenes?

Two moments really jump to mind. The first is a little bit of a longer story. There's the scene with He Who Remains, and that was scripted one way. We had this fear, like, "Is this going to feel like we're retreading the same ground as season 1?" Would it be fulfilling? We started shooting one day, and anybody in any creative field will understand this: There are days where the words are right, they way you're doing it is right, but it's just not adding up. Something was missing. We knew we weren't nailing it, and I had to make the call. That is really scary, when your first AD just wants to keep moving, and I said we were going to stop shooting.

Tom went and sat down with our script supervisor and basically did this insane crash course in 30 minutes of every line that had been said on the whole series. Then, he went for a run around the lot at Pinewood [Studios], and when he came back, he was like, "I know what this needs to be now." Then, he and Jonathan worked out what it was going to be, and they sat down with Justin and Aaron and me and Katie Blair, our production writer. They just quickly rewrote this new scene and shot it. It was just the pinnacle of what Tom does. He has such a finger on the pulse of this entire series and how that scene had to go. In a moment, he was able to reconfigure it with all of our collaborators.

The other thing is that final line before he steps out toward the loom, which is the Thor line, which was not scripted. Right before we were going to shoot that, Tom came and pitched it to me, like, "Should we do this?" We were like, "God, why did we not write that?" It was perfect, and it was 100 percent Tom.

I wanted to ask about that line, where Loki turns to Sylvie and Mobius and says he has to do this "for you, for all of us." It's a direct throwback to one of his lines in the original 2011 Thor. So that was a Tom Hiddleston improvisation?

It was 100 percent Tom. We had already done a few takes of the first part of that line, which was, "I know what kind of god I need to be." And on the final take, Tom said, "Hey, can I try this?" As soon as he said it, all of us were like, "This is going to be the take." It almost gave me Truman Show vibes, that final sign-off, looking straight down the camera. But that story gets to the heart of how Tom is always trying to make things better. We just had to build a series that could give him the framework to have those creative pivots. Everyone would just kind of throw their hands up and say, "Geez, this is why this guy is fantastic."

With Loki in charge of the multiverse, this could affect how (and if) we might see Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror in future Marvel projects. For you, where does this finale leave Kang and his future in the MCU?

I'm going to tread probably infuriatingly lightly, but for me — and I know all the filmmakers agree — we think everything is there on screen. I think all the details are there, and there is a lot that people haven't picked up on, or haven't fully understood what is being said. The key to the future is in that conversation with Sylvie, and this doesn't necessarily undo any of those threats. In my mind, it's what Sylvie said: "At least give us a chance. Let us fight that battle for ourselves and define our own destiny."

I also wanted to ask about that final shot of Mobius in Ohio, where he's standing there silently, watching time pass. Why was that the right ending for Mobius?

In the big picture of the show, we wanted this to feel like a real ending. We wanted to give closure on a number of things, and we didn't want to do anything that felt like it was just teeing up a new story. But you could plant new seeds that could become new stories. My feeling with that scene in Ohio is that it's Mobius overcoming a personal obstacle. He just had to go and look. The show is not telling you whether he's going to stay there, or whether he's going to go back to the TVA. I think both are possibilities. But the important thing was the character growth of him going to do the thing he has been avoiding. I think it took what Loki did to cause Mobius to go, "I have this opportunity. This opportunity was given to me by Loki. The least I can do is go."

So that being said, is this the end for Loki? Is this a season finale, or is it a series finale?

I'm thinking of it kind of like a comic run, and this is the end of that comic run. I know [head writer Eric Martin] has said this a lot: These two seasons were two chapters of the same book, and we wanted to close the book. That was a challenge from Owen in between seasons: He was like, "Nobody has the courage to close the book! Let's close the book!"

Again, I speak for myself and not Marvel, but I am certainly pitching ideas of where I could see certain stories going. I think there are a lot of stories you can tell at the TVA, and we are just scratching the surface on that. I would love to see more stories with Loki, and I think Tom would continue to play this character until he is Richard E. Grant's Classic Loki [laughs]. But I don't think that means you need to have this story every year or every two years. It's about doing it when we have a good story to tell. I would love to keep working with these filmmakers.

We built a really awesome team, and if Loki is Breaking Bad, maybe there's a way for this team to keep telling stories with our version of Better Call Saul — whether that's with Sylvie, with the TVA, or with a new Loki. But we only want to do that if we have the right story and it can be just as fulfilling as this one. After all, you can't be the God of Stories if you're not going to tell more stories.

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EXCLUSIVES INTERVIEWS How Jared Padalecki Changed From A Gilmore Girls Kid To Walker Season 4's Father - Exclusive Interview

"Walker" is now in its fourth season. What about the show, and also the character of Cordell, has made you want to keep coming back year after year?

Well, so many things. But I think to answer your second question first, what I love about the character of Cordell Walker and what he is going through is that it feels, though very different, very similar to my own life. I mean, I am a father. This is the first chance I've ever had to play a father. So selfishly, I love exploring what that looks like. Our writers have been so diligent about making this show as honest as possible. I hope I don't sound like I'm disparaging the OG "Walker, Texas Ranger" in any way, shape, or form, but this is not a martial arts show as much as it's a human being show about adulting and about having relationships and having troubles, and things are dirty and messy and there's not always an easy fix.

It's not necessarily get the bad guy and everything's good for the week. It's sort of like, get the bad guy, but in the process of getting the bad guy, you ignored your daughter, so how do you fix that? Or in the process of getting the bad guy, you skipped out on your son. Or in the process of getting the bad guy, you locked yourself in your room for three weeks straight and weren't available to anybody, and now you have some relationships to repair. So it's much more similar, in my opinion, to life. Life as I know it, at least.

And to answer your first question about Season 4, I'm really excited. We haven't really explored past traumas in the sense of the Ranger world. And so we have this serial killer, the Jackal, and it's very clear that the Jackal — before Captain James (Coby Bell) was captain, he was just Ranger, and Ranger James and Ranger Walker were partners — he really terrorized these guys, specifically Ranger James, then Captain James. And Season 4 has been a great kind of dark dive into what someone can do to you psychologically when it seems like they're playing with your emotions, and they're one step ahead of you all the time, and you just can't save those around you when your job is to protect and serve.

"Walker" is your first dive into the world of executive producing. What has that been like for you?

My trailer's bigger, I get to tell people what to do. [laughs] By the final seasons of a show I did before "Walker" called "Supernatural," Jensen Ackles and I both had a say in the storylines and in the scripts and the blocking. And then, to quote the Bard, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." We weren't executive producers by any means, we weren't involved in all the meetings that artists aren't necessarily usually involved with, but we were so passionate about our characters and about the story and about the canon and about the cast and crew that our vote was counted, even though we were never producers on "Supernatural."

With "Supernatural," I think the executive producers were able to see through 10 years of example that Jensen and I cared about the story and the script and the characters, not about like, "Hey, it'd be cool if I took my shirt off. Hey, it'd be cool if I had leather pants and a motorcycle." They knew that we were doing what was best for the character. And so I think when you come in as the EP, that's assumed, and so that kind of bridge has already been passed, that speed bump has already been navigated. That's been wonderful.

I have a wonderful relationship with ["Walker" creator] Anna Fricke. Funny enough, her husband Jeremy Carver was executive producer and showrunner of "Supernatural" for many years, and that's how she and I first met. And from day one, she and I have just been on the same page. We just talked this morning, as a matter of fact, about the finale that we're shooting right now. And so it's been nicely passionate. I think what I've found in my 20-something years in the industry is that, as an actor, what happens between action and cut doesn't really interest me all that much. It's fun. But what I'm interested in is being home with a script, with the puzzle of how does this work? Where does this not work? How can this work better? What else could we do?

So to be a partner and trying to determine what storylines are most poignant and most pertinent along the way, and what works best for each character has been really special and I'm really excited about it. And even learning a lot about what happens, quote-unquote "behind the scenes," some of which is kind of unnecessary for me to know. "Well, hey, this location's going to cost $1,000, but this is going to be $1,200." I'm like, "Okay, well, what's better?"

I was a kid that spent time in my room building Legos, much like my middle son. I was just so fascinated by the way things work. And I think, frankly, for certain actors, that informs their performance as well, knowing everything that went into why a scene has to be a certain way. I can recall on "Gilmore Girls" or "Supernatural" reading a scene and going, "Well, wouldn't it be a lot better if we did this instead?" And now having been EP for years, I can read a scene and go like, "Oh, I know why this is inside, not outside. Oh, I know why they just push each other and don't get into a full-on fight. Oh, I know why this person has lines, or this one doesn't." So it kind of helps complete the puzzle, so to speak.

Speaking of "Supernatural," you've had some really big roles in your career, like Sam, and Dean on "Gilmore Girls," obviously.

OG Dean! I like to say OG Dean because Jensen was Dean on "Supernatural," but I'd already been Dean on "Gilmore Girls" for five years. So I like to try and kind of wink and nod.

What does it mean to have those fans that started with you on "Gilmore Girls" also embracing this newer character of Walker?

I can't put into words how grateful I am that people have enjoyed the work I do. And funny enough, even though it's scripted television, I feel like my work and career have been kind of like a journal. On "Gilmore Girls," I did the pilot when I was 17 years old and I was a kid fresh out of San Antonio, Texas, where the only apartment I could afford, the door didn't lock. It was in the parking lot of a liquor store. And then I grew up a little bit. And then at 22, I started "Supernatural" and I was still essentially a kid. But during "Supernatural," I became more of a man and an adult and a husband and then a father. And now on "Walker," I'm a father. And so it's really life imitates art.

And so the idea that people have taken the time to listen to me, I feel listened to. Which is ironic because I'm playing characters. This isn't a documentary by any means. But I'm flattered and I hope they all understand that I would not be here able to tell stories if it weren't for them, period.

Is there anything that you want the fans to know before they watch the "Walker" Season 4 premiere?

Yeah, we have a shortened season. We have 13 episodes. Jensen and I used to joke when we were doing a 23-episode season of "Supernatural," you're not going to win them all. If you go up to bat 23 times, you're not going to hit home runs every time. If you shoot 23 three-pointers, you're not going to make them all. But with 13 episodes, each one is wham, bam, don't miss, don't blink, don't walk away. We're bringing a lot of awesome, incredible, high-stakes stuff the audience's way, and I can't wait to watch alongside them.

Looper

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Fic丨Insomnia丨Xavier Thorpe x Reader

Still a request about Xavier Thorpe x Reader! This time it mentions fluff and kissing (just the end result) If there are any grammatical errors please let me know and I'll fix them, and more friends are still welcome to send requests by all means!

Xavier Thorpe x Reader

"Still can't sleep?"

The door to the drawing room opens and quickly closes again. Xavier's figure squeezed in through the opened gap, and although it was only a process of a few seconds, you still smelled the damp earth of the woods and the scent of grass burrowing into the small room together.

"Still insomnia. I can't disturb my roommate by tossing and turning and not being able to sleep either." You put down the pencil in your hand and turn around to see the boy standing in the doorway. Xavier is shaking droplets of water off his clothes like a raptor returning to its winter nest. You slowly explain to Xavier, a palpable tiredness and helplessness floating in your language. You usually have a hard time having a good night's sleep naturally, which is probably the price you pay for having powerful divination and psychic abilities. More whining words bubble up from your mind, but are quickly chased away by you, "And, you must be the same, Xavier. That's why you're here."

"I tried to sleep, and I only got maybe half an hour."

"So that's from having that dream again, about the monster?"

Xavier nods indefinitely, not sitting down as he usually did. He shrugs and just casually set aside his umbrella and the keys to his bike. He does his best to answer your question. As he approaches you, you smell the cold scent of rain, but the vast majority of it is passively warmed by Xavier's body heat, turning it into an indescribable, springtime lake-like tenderness. You must admit that Xavier's presence will give you some strength to face your own troubles, as well as some courage to confess and dissect your inner world.

"Since it's curfew time, we're complicit. I'm glad for that fact. Considering you might be coming, I went here at noon to tidy up and put away those ...... not-so-wonderful sketches." He says, eventually standing behind you, examining the results of the drawings you made on his paper during the period of solitude you just spent. Xavier's voice is silent for three seconds, "Your style is kinda ......"

"Wild. I'm drawing you." You smile up. It's a good idea to get creative with the trimmings of the paper left over from his painting, and besides, Xavier won't blame you for ruining his masterpiece with a botched scribble. Even though you are not facing him, you believe you must have heard Xavier's sigh, which is not a complaint, but just a code word between you. You prefer to describe the subtle emotions embedded in it as a kind of doting and eccentricity.

Xavier seems to bend down, something you are almost certain of as you sit in front of his easel while he stands behind you as a shield behind you, his breath close to your cheek with heat and unintentional intimacy, "Oh. I can tell that despite your cute ideas, your drawing skills need a little practice. Like this..."

You seem to feel his untied hair gently pass over your temple, tickling your ears and face. Xavier reaches out, the scent of the humid night wrapping around you, and his hand takes the back of yours at the same time, leading you to pick up your pencil. Xavier's other hand presses against your shoulder, but can't make you to focus on how he is leading your hand and the pencil in your hand to draw wonderful lines.

All you know is that Xavier's palm is hot, unlike the coldness on his jacket, his hand is soft, reliable, and a little larger than yours, and that warmth soaks through your clothes and skin, and your tactile nerves begin to dance with glee as soon as they catch Xavier's touch. He was an artist, that's what all his classmates said about him. Xavier certainly enjoyed the moments when the pen blossomed on the paper to produce beautiful works, the burning creative passion always stirring in his chest, forming that highly romantic part of his soul. You are fascinated by his sometimes forgetful and sometimes contradictory qualities. Xavier is like a poet walking between heaven and earth, but he happens to use his brushes for poetry and his colorful creativity as a rhyme for his works.

"So," Xavier's voice suddenly rings out, and you turn back to your senses. He whispers in your ear, almost making you jump up from your chair. He must have felt you shake in shock, but you're not sure if you heard a friendly bark of laughter from him as a result, "I just worked on your sketches a bit. If I may ask, is that how I look to you?"

You feel your back sweat a little, for no other reason than that you took advantage of his absence to depict him reading a book during class, and at the moment, the Xavier in the painting is no longer focused on reading his textbook. It's as if he's been given a soul in the painting. He raises his eyes, gazes into your eyes, and even reaches out from the paper to touch your fingers that are still holding the pen. Is it just you, or is Xavier really flirting with you, even using his art-filled magic in a brilliant way?

"Oh, uh... it did have so-" you stammer, finding yourself unable to find a proper adjective, and you can only quickly turn your head sideways to try to trick yourself into escaping the question, only to find the real Xavier coming closer to look at you . You almost hit the tip of his nose, your breaths entwined, and for just a moment you think you might have made up your minds about something with each other.

"It doesn't matter what kind of description it is," Xavier says. His breath spills over your lips, and you see with your afterglow that the sketch you've worked on together resumes its stillness, slumbering back on the page. He continues, bringing your attention back to him, "One of them must be fascinating. You're observing me so carefully, how did I miss the fact that Nevermore's good student also have a side of not listening in class?"

"Rightfully so. But Xavier, I didn't realize you had such a narcissistic side."

Xavier smiles and you feel his hand travel down the back of your neck, eventually resting on the back of your head. Your hair wraps around his fingers and you feel a push that you can't deny. Good thing you weren't about to deny him a kiss either.

#xavier thorpe x reader #wednesday #xavier thorpe x you #xavier thorpe fanfic #xavier x reader #xavier thorpe #xavier x y/n #the adams family

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Watching the Always Open and reading up hearing them talk about the end of V3, V4 and 5 about how Yang was so upset and angry that Blake left, even if Blake thought she was doing the right thing, and how you can see the depth of a relation up if they’re able to get over and come back from those strong emotions. Yang was hurt, but Blake proved that she wasn’t going to leave her again. Blake was so anxious that Yang could turn out to be like. Adam but she proved that whatever positive or similar traits they had it was All Yang no hint of Adam at all. It’s just I’m only 7 minutes in but hearing THEM talk about their characters and how they got to see things play out Knowing the whole time it wasn’t just fandom speculation it wasn’t just the regular kind of shipping where you know the characters aren’t gay but you build your own narrative. They are a Canon Couple and have been Written to be a Canon Couple just like Pyrrha and her feelings for Jaune, just like Renora. They were written to fall in love and it’s been confirmed by the voice actors and Kerry. I hate ppl who use Monty’s name in their arguments but if Kerry says so that means obviously Monty thought of it too. The Together Together joke in Volume 1 AND Yang introducing Ruby to Blake and having that little “I like your bow it matches your pajamas” ARE BOTH THE BEGINNINGS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE ON SCREEN ROMANIC BUILD UP THE BEES AND RENORA DEVELOPED AT THE SAME TIME ON PURPOSE AND ITS CONFIRMED!! AND THE SEASON ISN’T OVER YET EE HAVE FORU MORE EPISODES and hopefully the rest of the series but I’m crossing my fingers. I know it doesn’t live in a vacuum and ppl will say this doesn’t excuse all the shit that went down at RT but I need thought it was meant to do that. The ppl making the show who still work there and many who aren’t were so happy to see the Bees and WANT to make the show despite the company they work for it’s not just everyone is evil. So I’m hoping so badly we get to see the conclusion of this show but V9 has been so incredible and depending on the last episode if this is all we get for the rest of time. It might be ok once the dust settles.

But I need the bees meeting the parents so V10 greenlit manifestation

This is quite the ask but I'll answer what I think your real question is.

I want the rest of the series too, I know RT is a shit company but the fact of the matter is (and I'm sorry to be so blunt about it) almost ALL entertainment companies are shit.

That doesn't make the people working for them bad, it doesn't make the shows they produce bad and it certainly doesn't make us bad people for loving those shows and wanting them to continue, It's been BLATANTLY obvious that nearly everyone who worked on V9 did it as a labor of love.

I think, with any luck, we'll hear something about v10 being greenlit after V9 is over, especially if the viewership numbers are as strong as I think they are after this past chapter.

In an ideal world I'd love to hear the news that 10, 11 and 12 are greenlit because I feel like they could tie up the show nicely, even if I'd always want more. Also, yeah, at minimum we get four episodes of Blake & Yang being an actual couple and I hope so, so much that we get more.

#rwby spoilers #bumbleby

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Tell me about Cityspeaker!Tarn 👀

Did you keep any of his outlier powers from IDW, and if so—how do those work with his cityspeaking abilities?

What’s his dynamic with Titan!Tarn like?

Does his story end in tragedy, or does he get a happy ending?

*rubs hands together*

I'll refer to the cityspeaker as Damus for the sake of convenience. Damus is the designation he uses in private or simply when he is not on duty and Tarn is the one he is given when he speaks for his titan.

First things first, yes, Damus does get to keep his abilities :D

What would he be without his destructive touch and his voice?

They're just something he has always been able to utilize. Outliers don't exist like they do in IDW, I just don't think they fit in here as a concept. If someone has special abilities, they have either been built this way, like Damus, or they use modifications, like Flame. Think of it as augmentations.

I'm still trying to figure out how his abilities work. I think his voice would work well with producing overlapping frequencies, e.g. the resonant frequency of an object. That's the frequency when said object vibrates the most and when it intensifies (resonance catastrophe), it can cause the object to break. Or, by carefully avoiding it, Damus may be able to manipulate the object a bit? The last part is not scientifically possible.

What is possible, however, is for him to use electromagnetism to alter impulses in the nervous system of characters around him. Please don't get me wrong, they don't have EM-fields like pictured in fanon, but Damus can use targeted EM waves to alter the emotional state of others... as well as EMPs, short-burst high-energy pulses, for rendering machinery useless. It works on living and non-living objects alike.

You can imagine that for a character - that can't touch machinery lest it is damaged - working closely with one giant living machination may not be the most ideal job. He's had his fair share of misshaps, but Tarn (the titan) is patient with him. Most stationary titans are relatively forgiving towards smaller mecha and, since they depend on others for maintenance, they don't think it would be a good idea to anger them.

Stationary titans seem to have a simpler mind than the average Cybertronian, but only because they run countless processes at once and all that superior computing power goes to making sure that everything runs smoothly. Tarn just doesn't really dwell on negative emotions for long.

So when Damus breaks something on the inside, they call for a mechanic to fix it. He masters his tactile powers much quicker than his voice and Tarn is happy about it. Better handling skills mean less damage to his interior, haha.

Tarn is glad to have Damus as his cityspeaker. The mech is a diligent worker with a knack for bureaucracy and he always tries his best. Damus is loyal to a fault. His most useful asset is also his greatest weakness and Tarn resents its inability to voice his concerns.

Damus is far too trusting for his own good, he will see a light in the dark and follow it. Will feel warmth in coldness and be drawn to it. He's still young, he has time to learn, Tarn prays. Someone so easily manipulable wouldn't last a day in this cruel world.

It notices that its speaker's mentor has ulterior motives. Iaconus is not an easy mech to be around, but he puts on a front whenever he visits Damus to teach him about cityspeaking. Iacon, his own titan, remains silent at all times out of sheer intimidation by the mech.

Their city receives the funding it needs (and a surplus that Iaconus takes for himself) only thanks to its political and cultural importance. Iacon isn't left with much of a choice but to let its cityspeaker do what he wants. They're cohabitants of the same headspace, they can read each other like no one else can and yet, sometimes it feels as if they don't speak the same language.

Their relationship is not a healthy one, whereas Tarn's and Damus' is.

Tarn is the second city to fall in the war. It is unheard of for a cityspeaker to outlive their titan, but not impossible. Praxus (Cordon) gets off with severe memory problems caused by the severed connection to his dead titan. Their survival comes at a cost. I think I repeat this sentence a lot.

Damus looks at the remains of Iaconus' treachery and he swears revenge. It will not be a nice journey. He will face injustice, death, despair, he will cause the same on traitors. Leading the Decepticon Justice Division is as much a distraction as it is his poison.

An important breaking point is when Arcana develops the titanmaster technology (not to be confused with Titan Masters). The DJD connects to the lifeless titans and each member pilots their own. It takes vast amounts of energy to keep them running while they're adapting to a body much larger than theirs.

One could almost compare them to parasites which only infest a host after it died. But then they wouldn't be parasites. Hm. Anyway.

I think it's a cool concept. I like it lots :-)

WIP of an idea for a drawing

#tf fan continuity #thanks for the ask!#novafire-is-thinking asks #I think about them a normal amount #there is this laughably short comic about them I've been planning to make for a while but I'm not really in the mood to work on anything rn #which is why I'm working on everything. humans develop such odd unhealthy coping mechanisms at the worst possible times

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lafzbheegehain · 8 months

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Watch Legendary love story ghazal song Lafz Bheege Hain

Sufiscore celebrates an epic Indian love story, an ‘amour eternal’ on the new release Lafz Bheege Hain (“Words Drenched in Tears”). The album features lyrics from the esteemed contemporary poet, Ajay Sahaab with beautifully sung melodies from lead vocalist Pratibha Singh Baghel. The songs on Lafz Bheege Hain follow the story of unrequited love involving two eminent writers from India’s social justice-oriented Progressive Writers Movement, Punjabi Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) and Sahir Ludhianvi (1921-1980). Pritam, a novelist, essayist and poet, discusses her unrequited love for Ludhianvi, the poet and film lyricist, in her 1977 autobiography ‘Rasidi Ticket’ (a.k.a. The Revenue Stamp).

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“There is a saying in India that if you want to express love, you resort to Urdu,” declares poet Ajay Sahaab. Sahaab drew on his lifelong passion for Urdu to evoke a familiar “tear-drenched” story that has almost acquired the status of a legend or folk tale.

Lafz Bheege Hain consists of five songs, modern in sound and conception, yet following the traditional form of the ghazal: a poem with rhyming couplets in prescribed patterns, usually sung in Urdu, the “love language” par excellence of the subcontinent. This great love story between Amrita Pritam and Sahir Ludhianvi has been depicted in literature and film — and in that spirit, director Parasher Baruah has created a sequence of videos to accompany all of the ghazals of Lafz Bheege Hain, featuring famed actors Prachi Desai and Som Chattopadhyay in the leading roles.

The emotions summoned by this love story”, says singer Pratibha Singh Baghel, “are held in common throughout the world. Those feelings of love and separation and sadness are the same everywhere. The poetry and compositions of Lafz Bheege Hain are for everybody who can relate to this.” Desai strikes a similarly universal chord: “I don’t know where we all find our strength, but after some of the biggest losses we ever have, we somehow make it through. It’s a hopeful message for anyone watching these videos or listening to this music.”

To capture these nuanced sentiments, composer Rajesh Singh drew upon what are known in Hindustani classical music as “evening ragas,” scales and tonalities associated with the time of day, he says, “when the solitude is very intense, and the melancholy and sadness comes throbbing upon us.” From these evening ragas come the beautiful melodies of Singh’s imagination. The rhythms are hypnotic; the lush, flowing chord progressions are informed by Western harmony but applied in such a way as to underline the ragas’ traditional character. “As a composer I had to find a correct mood and balanced sound to express the melancholy and divinity of pain portrayed in these ghazals,” adds Singh. “I observed that the pain of separation expressed by the poet here has no bitterness, and there is a subtle acceptance of separation due to social circumstances. Hence the notes had to be carefully woven not to sound depressing or negative.

Arranger and producer Paras Nath played a crucial role in bringing Singh’s compositions to life with rich and varied instrumentation and sonic character. “Because of Paras’ contribution,” says Pratibha Singh Baghel, “I was able to deliver the way that I did. So a lot of credit for this project goes to him.” Building upon Singh’s vision for each composition, Paras Nath reports trying “to enhance the feel of the ghazal. In every song I used something different.”

Cello, acoustic guitars, violin, viola and keyboards enter into the mix of Lafz Bheege Hain as well as Hindustani bansuri flute, the fretless sarod and the bowed sarangi. “Each instrument has its own character,” Paras Nath observes. “I didn’t want a loud arrangement,and I was careful not to overshadow the singing and the lyrics.”

Along with her extensive accomplishments in Indian musical theater and Bollywood playback singing, Pratibha Singh Baghel has devoted herself to the art of classical Hindustani music in a forward-looking, internationally minded modern vein. Lafz Bheege Hain is a vital part of that effort. To the poet Sahaab, the goal is to “revive the classicity of the ghazal,” bringing the traditional form into vibrant contact with Western elements before a worldwide audience. “In a very humble way but with energy,” says Sahaab, “we are trying to convey emotions so that modern generations can feel the intensity of words, music, poetry, composition and instruments.

“For me the songs on Lafz Bheege Hain are part of a single work of cinema,” says Parasher. “I wanted to narrate certain aspects of the story and portray universal themes of love and longing. I approached the cinematography with an idea of recreating the 1950s and ’60s, a personal homage to the heyday of Indian cinema when romance was celebrated in all its emotions, blending poetry with visual storytelling. Choosing to shoot in colonial Pondicherry and Mumbai, our choice of locations, production design and styling helped in this a lot.” For Prachi Desai, the alluring beauty of the audio tracks generated all the inspiration and excitement she needed: “When I first listened to Lafz Bheege Hain, time stopped,” she recalls. “I knew I had to be a part of this. I’m glad that this was my first ghazal ever.”

Lafz Bheege Hain

#sufiscore #LafzBheegeHain #ghazal #song #Youtube

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namboobieslover · 10 months

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Kintsugi: the beauty of broken things || MYG

Chapter 3

Summary: Yoongi and Minnie have been friends for quite some time now, almost... 15 years? 15 years since they ran into each other in that music classroom by an unlucky (or not) mistake. They've grown close, but both of them have strong characters and insecurities that will have to be put aside when Minnie falls into her own lie, risking her job in the process. They have 3 days to feel comfortable and make everyone believe their role as the young engaged couple or she is fucked :[

Pairing: musical producer! Yoongi x lab tech/science nerdy! f reader au; non-idol! BTS members make a brief appearance

Genre: fluff, angst, kinda slow burn (?), best friends to fake couple au, constant unresolved sexual tension, two idiots too proud to openly speak but pinning each other

Warnings: use of bad language, mentions of insecurities/low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma; light use of weed, little smut if you scrutinize, SFW

Masterlist: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // ...

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CHAPTER 3: We on, baby.

Word count: 2816

I wake up with a pounding headache as soon as I open my eyes in the morning.

-When will I learn to stop drinking? - I fumble to myself while holding my head between my hands.

Takes me more than it should but I finally get up, my reflection in the bathroom mirror remembering the bad choices of last night.

After a long shower, I feel again like a human being. After brushing my teeth the unsettling feeling in my stomach is gone.

I don't have much time to get ready, so I pick whatever clothing looks comfier and I start my way to the bus stop.

The trip gives me a few minutes to check my smartphone, answering some unread messages from family and friends but especially Yoongi.

The day goes slow, really slow. My eyes hurt when looking at the little samples through the microscope but the silence in the lab is exquisite. 1-1 in cons vs pros.

Even though my mind is a little foggy, it's a good evening. I'm able to keep a stable medium for the cells to grow and it seems like the replication of the environment is going as it should. Also, the culture I did to explore the possibilities of a virus as a treatment is growing nicely. My research is on the right path.

I finish around 9:30 pm thanks to all my good achievements and I'm really hungry.

The place I’ve chosen to order tonight's dinner it's the one with vegetarian burgers near my job; a lot of time has passed since the last time I ate here. I pick my favourite (the delicious plant-based), for Yoongi the one with veal and lastly, a portion of potatoes to share.

-Hi Minnie, how are you today? -the grandma who owns this place asks me- I haven't seen you for a long time; where have you been?

-I've been busy with work lately; my routine has been hectic.

-It's noticeable; you have lost weight and it is unusual to see you with eye bags. Aren’t you resting enough?

-More or less; it's a temporary situation. Hopefully next week things will come to their normal rhythm. But I really missed your food Mrs Lee -I speak honestly while pouting- You are the closest thing to my mother's food in this city.

-And you are my favourite client so please, come visit more even if it's just to have a coffee. I find all your science things interesting, as does my Sandra.

-How is she?

-She is studying every chance she has; your notes have helped her greatly. She also told me that you are available to answer her doubts.

-Yeah of course. It's an honour to be able to help another woman to infiltrate this amazing world that science is. Sadly there are fewer of us than it should be.

-I appreciate that so much… -she gets a little emotional at my words.

-What about you? How is it going with the knee replacement?

-Rest of my body it's still old but that knee seems like it has its own life. My younger grandson, Taeyang, says that I have become a transformer.

After a little more catch-up talk while food is in the making, I start my way to Yoongi’s apartment; 10 minutes away from here.

The walk is nice and feels super fast while listening to my favourite songs. Lately, that has been Namjoon 's latest álbum, Indigo. I swear, that man is a poet hiding behind his hip-hop style and a smoking hot body that seems little when he has a clumsy day. The lyricism of his songs makes my heart flutter and I'll never get tired of telling him.

One good thing about Yoongi's work is the fact that I'm able to meet new artists he is friends with, and learn about other cultures, influences and styles. He always introduces me to them and usually, it is really easy to be part of their little musician group even if I'm not that well instructed in that area. The group we all have is "pussycians" since half of those boys are afraid to let people get to know them (strangely that doesn't apply to one-night stands and I lectured them about it) and I'm a girl + a bunch of musicians boys. As you can tell, the last idea wasn’t mine but from Kim Seokjin, the older of us.

With "Still life" at its maximum level, I finally reach my best friend's door. I struggle a little but when I'm about to open it, it does by itself showing a dishevelled Yoongi. He scares me and I can't hear a word of what he is saying with the earphones on.

-Holy crap Yoongi, you scared me to death -I struggle to say still agitated while taking them off - one day you'll be the reason I end up with a heart attack.

-You were noisy; it's not my fault. You didn't listen because of the music. You'll be deaf before turning thirty if you don't stop using the highest level.

-Don’t you feel like, sometimes, with some songs, listening to them doesn't feel enough to you? Like… I wish every single note were able to enter my brain and scratch it internally till I can't think any more.

-Umm… I guess -he agrees with me a little confused, but entertained.

I enter his house with him closing the front door after me. I go directly to the small table that sits near the sofa; the usual place we eat instead of the main table.

-Which song was that good? -my friend asks while tearing the sleep away from his eyes.

-Namjoon's "Still Life". His latest álbum is incredible; you have hard competition, boy.

-Indigo is cool, but maybe I'm a little more into J-hope's "Jack in the Box". Kinda old school hip-hop, dark, rock vibes… but that's on my taste.

-Same but reverse for me, so I get you. I really like Hobi's main songs and even the intro with all the Pandora thingy or Equal Sign, but it doesn't exactly match my taste as a general artwork.

I unpack the food while talking about it and its smell makes my stomach roar.

-Is this from Mrs Lee's place? -Yoongi asks, finally awakened.

-Yeah. Told me to send you greetings in her name.

-Oh, she is so nice… Is her knee okay?

-Perfect. Little Tae told her that she is now half transformer.

-That kid is my favourite Mrs Lee grandchildren.

-Mine has to be Sandra.

-Of course you love her; she is a little you. Maybe not like you exactly; Sandra is less annoying.

He says that with a serious face, but after feeling my death glare, he can't help but smile arrogantly looking at his burger.

-I'm so glad I spilt on your food; I knew that sooner or later it would be handy and deserved.

-Don't worry honey boo-boo, nothing you do can disgust me -he answers mockingly knowing that I didn't commit such an act.

The rest of the dinner is chill. Some dating show on the TV and a light conversation about our jobs.

Once we finish the delicious food he offers me some dessert but I refuse. A little liquor some friend gifted him? Not that much. But it's understandable; it is a sweet creamy one that tastes heavenly.

-So…going straight to the point: let's talk about the plan.

-Well damn -I say almost choking on the drink- what do you wanna start with?

-Maybe…nicknames? That seems to be easiest between today's tasks -he says looking in a notepad.

-Is that a list?

-Of course. When we talked about it I took notes before forgetting due to alcohol.

-Let me see it.

"Free Minnie"

-I will ignore that name but you are an idiot Yoongles.

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"Free Minnie"

☆ 2-part plan

Day 1:

✅️ Partying together and pretending to be a couple.

✅️ Wearing clothes the other likes.

✅️ Getting used to holding hands and side hugging.

✅️ Getting comfortable being close to each other.

Day 2:

☑️ Accord lovey-dovey nicknames

☑️ Comfortably hug each other/being near/share the same vital space.

☑️ Practice:

Introducing each other

"Love story"

Pecks (????) 🤮🤮

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-Yeah, the nickname issue seems like the best fit for an appetiser. Do you have something in mind? -I answer kinda surpassed by all the tasks for today.

-For me or you?

-Whatever.

-What about calling you “my little pumpkin”?

-Are you kidding?

-No… Isn’t that what partners call each other? Some girls I dated read romance books where they talk like that.

-Well, I don't know. I never had that kind of relationship.

-Me neither.

We erupt in laughter. None of us has ever had a relationship that serious, meaning this stuff is new to us.

-Let’s start with me -I offer as an ice-breaker- I don’t know about what other people like, or you, but I’m not into clinging words. Pumpkin… is too much. I guess the better option is something on the classical side: honey, sweetheart or even Minnie since nobody calls me like that in my working environment. ‘’Babe’’ is acceptable if we feel comfortable enough with it.

-I’m not an affectionate person in speaking terms so…that’s perfect for me, honey.

I feel a slight shiver running down my body.

-Ugh, that felt weird without the sarcastic tone.

-To me too -he laughs- but we have to get used to it in less than 24 hours. Do you want another glass?

Then I realise that my drink is long finished. This liquor is truly dangerous.

-Yeah, this is delicious.

-It was a gift from one of Jimin’s travels. From the northwestern part of Spain if I’m not wrong.

-I envy him so much… he is always travelling.

-That day will come for us too, I’m sure -he declares while handing me the now filled (to the top) vase. He served himself some whiskey.

-You better be right Min Yoongi -I menace while gulping some of the hot liquid- Now… What about you? What are your chosen nicknames?

-It would be incredible if you called me “sexy monster” or something similar. That has one hundred per cent of probabilities to erase any type of doubt.

-If I ever get so drunk that the only option to get me sober is making me puke, repeat that phrase word by word, it will work.

He smacks my arm jokingly.

-Now, on a serious note… I like when you call me Yoongs, Yoongles or Yoon. And that also feels personal, don’t you think?

-Can do the work.

-I feel comfortable with babe or honey/handsome. But not baby; that’s a little cringe.

-I agree. I hate that.

-What’s the worst nickname someone has called you?

-Like… ever?

-Yeah.

-You are not ready for that, and I’m not drunk enough to say it out loud. Ask me later -I answer flustered with a playful wink.

-Don’t worry I won’t forget. Also… you tend to match inversely your lack of shyness with the alcohol level in your blood. This is going to be a fun night.

-Bla, bla, bla. Let’s keep going.

I take a bathroom rest that also allows me to change my contact lenses to the glasses. I don’t feel comfortable wearing them in public, so every day I deal with changing between both at my desk at the office of the lab, all to fulfil my work protocols and also my social anxiety. A routine I got during the pandemic time with the struggle of getting fog in the glasses due to the mask when sudden changes of temperature happen (such as entering a place, the bus…).

-I’m back, babe -I announce funnily stumbling a little with the rug’s verge. Seems like alcohol is silently doing its work- Let’s talk about how you fell in love with me.

He chokes on his drink.

-Yoongles, I was talking about the false love story.

-I know, I know. My brain is working a little slower than usual and it has a lot of things to process.

-I was thinking that keeping it real is the best. The easier, the better. You know how they say that the best lies contain some truth behind them. We can just keep the original first meeting and the school years like they were, but makeup something about college years.

-Like what?

-Aren’t you going to add something?

-Liberal arts -he excuses himself and shrugs- You are the brains, I’m the unpolluted taste. That’s how we always work, sweetheart.

I roll my eyes.

-We can explain that in the urge to reduce expenses, we decided to become flatmates. Living 24/7 made us realise that we are perfect for each other and it was difficult, but we took the step a year after. How many years are socially accepted to date before getting engaged?

-Two? -he answers, as lost as me.

-Maybe… four?

-Isn’t that a lot if we had met in high school?

-That’s true.

-What about three?

-Three is it. Who decided to take the first step in the process from friends to lovers?

-Maybe you? You have 0 patience and probably your colleagues know it… Honey.

-Yeah, sounds like me -I have to admit.

-About establishing a relationship… that fits me better. You are impatient but insecure; you would have a hard time getting the confidence. Same for the engagement?

-First of all: I’m not that insecure -I start getting kind of riled up- Second-

-Before you continue, let me ask you something. For how long have you owned those glasses?

-Mmm… around two years I think.

-Then, how is this one the first time I see you with them?

I don’t have to answer that because he knows.

-If not that, then answer the following: what do you think about yourself? Do you consider yourself pretty?

Is this what a deer caught in the headlights feels like? How can be asking this so suddenly while keeping the calm front that characterizes him? He is so annoying.

-That’s what I thought -it angers me a little to see how sure he is about that premise- Do you want a refill?

I was so nervous that once again I had finished my drink.

-I think I’m ready to try something stronger -I challenge him.

-We on, baby.

A/N: Sorry I've been missing but uni has me on constant house arrest omg. These ones are shorter but we are getting there. Hope you like it and hope you have a good night/evening... Feel free to give some feedback :)

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madepolaris · 2 years

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Ghost recon future soldier costume

Note that the custom ACR is considered an exotic weapon, which means its parts cannot be modified. The Future Soldier Pack in Ghost Recon: Wildlands contains three exclusive in-game items: a Future Soldier outfit, a gear patch, and an ACR assault rifle with a custom Future Soldier paint pattern. Players who previously owned Ghost Recon Future Soldier can unlock the Future Soldier DLC Pack in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, completely for free. If these things all add up to what you normally enjoy in games, then Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is a great buy.If you’re a fan of Ghost Recon games and have played some of the recent titles in the series, you can snag yourself some free loot in Ghost Recon: Wildlands. The competitive multiplayer won't do much for the title's value, but the cooperative play can be really, really fun. Bro-love, shoot-shoot, kill-kill and a false sense of emotion all come out in spades during this title's playthrough. However, it's still a war game with a standard set of typical pieces. Yes, the gadgets and setting make this game a standout in the cover-based shooter genre. Whether or not you should pick up Ghost Recon: Future Soldier hinges entirely on one thing: are you tired of military shooters? Each time, I had to reload the checkpoint and try again. The prone NPC never made it to the circle and I was never able to proceed. The game frequently requires players to stand in visible circles before the next segment begins. I need him in order to proceed to the next area. He just crawled into the same wall forever. One character in particular went prone and never stood up. The NPC characters take the same route the players do. While navigating through a building with rubble, players are asked to go prone from time to time in order to duck below fallen walls. One time in particular was quite frustrating. It happened to me several times during my playthrough of this title. Know what stinks? When you're playing a game and you have to reload to an old checkpoint because one of the NPC characters glitches out. Playing together in this title feels great, and I highly recommend the experience to those with a friends list full of capable players. The title goes from being one man's high-powered romp through platoons of bad dudes into four friends taking on the world. Take all of that planning and gadgetry that was so enjoyable in solo stints from the single player campaign and add up to three of your friends to the mix. The cooperative play, however, is really fun. The competitive play is just so-so, and it stands as little more than a distraction from the overall game. You can either engage in the standard fare of competitive levels, or you can take on the campaign in cooperative style. There are two types of multiplayer in this offering from Ubisoft. Planning and tech use still happened, but doing so didn't give me as much of a rush as it did before. I personally found those levels to be a lot less interesting. Without giving too much away, the battlefield is leveled out quite a bit as the game reaches its conclusion. It's a great feeling.Īs the story advances, however, the all-powerful feeling fades. Sure, the AI can be really stupid here, but your NPC helpers seem to know what you want to do and work to facilitate that as much as possible. Between marking targets with your UAV, silently taking down the loners and knowing when to engage in an all out firefight, every skirmish feels like an interesting chess match. That's what I mean when I reference Batman here the Ghost Recon team feels all powerful.Īll of the power and tech comes to fruition when you pace yourself and slowly plan the way you'll own each encounter. All the sensors, HUD changes,weaponry and combat aids feel like futuristic toys. The bread and butter of this game, if it isn't obvious enough by the assets produced by Ubisoft, is the future tech. Heck, there are even a few solid twists along the way. It feels entirely rehashed, but it works on almost every level. When you're not being pulled out of the story by lame one-liners, the adventure in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier can be engaging. At times, the scenes can be great slices of life for the small special forces crew. The cutscenes, however, are an interesting breed. The map banter is never engaging, but it often stands simply as a way to tell story in between levels.

#Ghost recon future soldier costume

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luuurien · 2 years

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Deserta - Every Moment, Everything You Need

(Dream Pop, Shoegaze, Synthpop)

Matthew Doty's sophomore album expands on the ethereal blend of synthpop and shoegaze cultivated on his 2020 debut, taking an already fantastic sound and managing to make it even stronger. Atop heavy, hazy layers of synthesizers and distorted guitars, Every Moment, Everything You Need is bliss incarnate, and with the help of live drummer James McAlister and producer/engineer Chris Coady, there's never a moment of dullness.

☆☆☆☆½

Though part of the post-rock band Saxon Shore and having his own project as Deserta, Los Angeles' Matthew Doty's main job is in healthcare as a nurse, and his music is directly informed from the stress and mental anguish that comes with it. His latest album, Every Moment, Everything You Need, comes out of his time recording music in the tiny bits of free time he got during the grueling and dangerous long hours of the surging early months of the pandemic, recording for only an hour or two a day in the two-bedroom apartment he shares with his partner and young child, and you can hear how much it was an escape from things for him in every churning guitar lead and swooning vocal performances, Every Moment... a magnificent time capsule of the anxiety and unease Doty and the world felt at the time. Going away with the fuzzy drum pads on his 2020 debut Black Aura My Sun and getting drummer James McAlister on these eight tracks, as well as getting production and engineering help from Chris Coady - whose done work for dream pop greats like Beach House, Slowdive and Blonde Redhead - the fullness and depth of Every Moment... is what allows Doty's music to hit so much harder than it ever has before, cascading and diffusing as he navigates feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, and his future through crushing shoegaze production and fluid song structures. With Coady's background as a producer for other bands within Deserta's musical sphere, Every Moment...'s sound benefits immensely from his role as an engineer and co-producer. These songs are huge and rapturous while still being well-produced and possessing the clarity and tonal variety to keep the album refreshing and gripping all throughout, even as the guitars are compressed thick and dense on the glimmering highlight Where Did You Go and synths are blended around rippling layers of distortion and pedal fuzz on the downtempo haunt It's All a Memory. It's this cohesion, along with the different ways Doty goes about creating his signature electronic/shoegaze crossovers, that lets Every Moment... act so beautifully as an outlet for his distress working in healthcare throughout the pandemic, the music both a way to release those emotions and a musical escape from them as the solemn ballad A World Without or the vicious walls of guitar in Goodbye Vista evoke a loneliness and serenity far removed from the fast-paced sorrow and burnout he was suffering through while making them. Doty's take on shoegaze has always been a creative one with its contemporary electronica leanings and willingness to play with more formless structures - likely influenced by his time in Saxon Shore - and when it all sounds as good as it does on Every Moment..., he's absolutely unstoppable, cranking out chilling song after chilling song that etch themselves into your memory for weeks after you've first heard them. I haven't been able to stop thinking about how the synth arpeggios and shimmering guitar leads swarm over the mix in the second half of Far From Over for weeks, and there's an unforgettable moment like that on every one of these eight songs. You can also feel the album's slow creation process in how Doty structures each of these songs, all around four to six minutes and never moving away from a midtempo groove, Every Moment...'s time as a creative salve in the interims between work and childcare for him now rendered in the final versions of these songs as vast and euphoric shoegaze expanses that unfurl over each of their extended runtimes. The one instance this doesn't work is on I'm So Tired, where the punchy backbeat and pop hook begin to slump over four minute and cause the song to lose its bite because of it, but otherwise Doty utilizes this extra space in his music wonderfully as Lost in the Weight's instrumentation rushes up towards you and gets pulled back into the dark like midnight ocean tides as he sings of holding onto hope in one of the most difficult times in his life ("There’s a way outside you’ll find / Patiently as time goes by") or It's All a Memory sucks you in with its mysterious aura and dark chord progression before blasting you in the face with a crescendo of guitars, synth arpeggios and drum fills, letting Every Moment... breathe in places more than its predecessor did while still making sure there's enough moments of pure ecstasy on each track to always make you fall under its trance. McAlister's drum work on the album also contributes immensely to Every Moment...'s ability to use tension and release to heighten the effect of all these songs, the emotional input a live drummer can have on the feeling of a song coming through as he speeds into the last bit of Far From Over with a furious double time groove, or sits more in the background of A World Without and lets the song act as a peaceful transition between the heavy duo of It's All a Memory and Goodbye Vista. Everything falls perfectly in place for Every Moment... to work on every level, and it's impossible not to be swept up into Doty's melancholy world. Every Moment, Everything You Need shows what Doty's creative take on shoegaze can do when given wide enough space to roam, trading the heavier technicolor of Black Aura My Sun for something more sensitive and introspective, those short moments of reprieve he got making these songs never taken for granted as he delicately surveys his emotional state through sharp and weighty music that makes an impact both emotionally and musically, doubling the size of its punch while never becoming overbearing because of it. It's a confident yet emotionally troubled album, Doty assured in the power his music holds while working through feelings of unease that feel near impossible to articulate through words alone, his music acting as a conduit for those feelings that's brilliant in its ability to translate the feelings of fear and loneliness during the pandemic through these unfathomably vast and lush shoegaze dreams. Every Moment, Everything You Need is the perfect companion anytime it feels like there's not enough space in your mind to contain all your emotions: Let Doty's music be your place to let them go, and these massive songs have all the space you need to form an unbreakable bond with them.

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The Soy Boys swap classic covers for their very own anthems for lovers

Helloooo lovely people and fáilte go dtí Ceol for the Soul - The podcast that puts the warm and fuzzy feelings received from live music into words. For those of you who are new here, my name is Aisling — a singer-songwriter from the West of Ireland currently living in Groningen, a city in the north of the Netherlands. I am constantly in awe of artists succesfully managing to pierce my heart and bring me with them into their whimsical inner worlds while performing live. Ceol for the Soul is a space where I attempt to transfer the essence of the musical experiences I encounter to you through reviews, interviews and opinion pieces.

As usual, before I begin the episode - I invite you to pause this here for now and rejoin me after you have listened to a song from this week’s spotlight artist… The Soy Boys! This is the first time I get to introduce one of Groningen’s local gems to the podcast — and what a gezellig group to guide you into the city’s vibrant music scene.

A new side to the once-cover band was unveiled at a sunkissed Noorderzon performance last August. With a Spotify release of two original songs a few months later, The Soy Boys revealed the unexplored musical destinations they wanted to reach. So go ahead and follow the path they have begun to pave by listening to one or both of their released tracks --- which I hope stop you in your tracks to dance your heart out.....

What struck you most about The Soy Boy’s sound? Did your mind wander to any unexpected places while listening? Can you imagine the electricity produced by these songs while being played live?

This liveness and the band's continued discovery of sounds can be envisioned while I reflect on The Soy Boy’s most recent concert...

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A band’s name that matched countless stickers painted on my student house walls appeared on the Instagram story of Simplon, a popular music venue in the city. Every Thursday Simplon UP gives its stage to UP and-coming artists in Groningen — the 14th of March was The Soy Boy’s turn. There was no doubt that I wanted to go and support Wout, the band’s lead singer who I’ve gotten to sing alongside myself several times over the years. His bandmates whose friendship outside that label is evident are guitarist Tom Horowtiz, drummer David Hübner and bassist Luuk van Keeken. This was the first time I got to experience a Soy Boy set full of originals and the band's evolved identity was quite literally written all over the performance.

The Soy Boys swapped classic covers for their very own anthems for lovers. For forty-five attentive minutes, we were transported into the minds and lives of the band like never before with no emotions being spared. Arriving to an already captivated crowd at the end of their first song reflected the soulful and sentimental atmosphere that lasted the entire night. The second song 'Lucky" was a charming and warm welcome --- I felt exactly like its title for being able to catch it. Tom’s rising guitar riffs amplified the meaning of Wout’s words as he sang “Tomorrow’s gonna be a bit better, it doesn’t have to be this hard” — the first glimpse into the playful call-and-answer conversations that Tom and Wout would have between voice and guitar throughout the show.

This joyful chatter thrived in ‘New Shoes’, one of the grooviest numbers of the night - letting loose and surrendering to the move and flow of the absorbed audience was the only option. Then David abandoned his drumsticks for a guitar and brought the band (Tom especially) to an incredible bluegrass-inspired melody. The Soy Boys' commitment to experimentation and having fun with the endless musical capabilities that can reveal their hearts was bleeding through every note.

Aiste, The Soy Boy's manager blessed us with the lyrics of ‘Bright & Blue’, “We used to think dreaming too big was too small” and many more of her heartfelt lines floated longingly beside Wout’s soothing synth. The words of someone close to The Soy Boys radiating through the band captured a deeply personal feeling that the lyrics of a stranger could not.

'Everything a Little Bit’ was a well-chosen way to wind down the evening while simultaneously winding it up with the heightened energy this song created. A very impressive extended ‘looooooveeeeeee’ from 'Only a Weekend Though' closed the set and encapsulated the overarching theme of the night. The Soy Boys' breakthrough into original material has put all of their hearts on the sleeves of their colourful shirts.

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aksaraer · 6 months

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Reviewing thoroughly the 38th elected work of Denny Ja: “Then they pray Friday at the Church”

In the world of Indonesian literature, the name Denny Ja is familiar. He is a well -known writer who has produced many great works. One of his works that attracts attention is the 38th essay poem entitled “Then they pray Friday at the Church”. This work has stolen the attention of many readers with a unique and meaningful story. Essay poetry “Then they pray Friday at the Church” tells the story of the combination of two different religions, Islam and Christianity, in one place of worship. In this story, Denny JA takes a background in a small village in Indonesia, where Muslims and Christians live side by side with peace. The story begins with the main character, Ali and John, two friends from different religions. Despite different beliefs, they respect each other and are close friends. One day, there was a natural disaster that destroyed the mosque in their village, so that Muslims did not have a place to carry out Friday prayers. Seeing this situation, Ali and Yohanes also decided to help others by giving space in their church so that Muslims could perform Friday prayers. This action becomes the center of the story in this essay poem, illustrates the high inter -religious tolerance and the spirit of brotherhood among religious communities. In this essay poem, Denny JA succeeded in describing the closeness of social relations between Muslims and Christians. He shows how they help and support each other in the face of life trials. In difficult circumstances, they remain united and prioritize universal human values. In addition to the interesting story, Denny JA’s writing style is also very impressive. He was able to convey moral messages with simple but meaningful words. Every character in this essay poem has its own uniqueness, and the reader can feel the emotions that are well poured in each scene. Essay poetry “Then they pray Friday at the Church” also gives a new point of view readers about the importance of interfaith tolerance in our society. In this modern era, where differences are often a source of conflict, this story becomes a reminder that peace and mutual understanding may still be achieved. This 38th Denny Ja chosen work not only functions as entertainment, but also as a reflection for all of us. He invited the reader to reflect on how important it is to maintain harmony between religious communities in daily life. In each page, we are invited to see that love and affection can exceed the boundaries of diversity. With “then they pray Friday at the Church”, Denny Ja once again shows his expertise in creating works that arouse the emotions and thoughts of the reader. He wisely raised relevant social issues and provided inspirational solutions. This essay poem should be appreciated as one of his best works. Overall, “Then they pray Friday at the Church” is an essay poem that not only entertains, but also gives a strong message about peace, tolerance, and interfaith friendship. Denny Ja is able to present memorable stories and inspire readers with stories that build community unity.

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tatiekfuji · 6 months

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Revealing the charm of the 32nd selected work of Denny Ja: “with love, I have to fight yourself”

In 2021, Denny Ja celebrated his 32nd birthday by launching his latest work entitled “With Love, I Must Fall You”. As one of the famous authors in Indonesia, Denny JA has produced many works that attract readers. His work often contains deep moral and social messages. In this article, we will reveal the charm of this 32nd Denny JA selected work and why this work is so interesting. In “with love, I have to fight yourself”, Denny JA invites the reader to reflect on the meaning of true love. Denny Ja managed to explore various aspects of love, ranging from romantic love to love between family. Through his distinctive writing style, Denny Ja is able to describe the feelings and emotions experienced by his figure very deeply. One of the main strengths of Denny Ja’s work is his ability to bring strong and complex characters. Every character in “with love, I have to fight yourself” has its own background and uniqueness. Denny Ja not only introduced a figure who was easily loved, but also a controversial and ambiguous figure. This makes the reader emotionally connected with the story he is reading. Not only that, Denny Ja also uses a unique and different storytelling style in “with love, I have to fight you”. He used the Narrative Majumungundan technique that made the reader curious and continued to want to know what happened next. This dynamic storytelling style makes this work difficult to leave and bring readers into the world created by Denny Ja. In addition, Denny Ja also did not hesitate to raise the relevant social issue in his work. Through “with love, I have to fight yourself”, he discusses issues such as social differences, discrimination, and injustice. Denny Ja uses fiction as a means to invite readers to think more deeply about the world around them. In this work, Denny Ja also presents a strong moral message. He shows that true love is not about having someone, but about willingness to sacrifice yourself and give the best for our loved ones. Denny Ja also invites the reader to consider the values of kindness and honesty in human relations. “With love, I have to fight yourself” is one of Denny Ja’s works that managed to attract the attention of the reader. Through complex characteristics, unique storytelling styles, and relevant social issues, Denny Ja is able to present a deep and charming reading experience. This work also contains moral messages that can inspire and invite readers to reflect on the meaning of true love. In his conclusion, “With love, I have to fight yourself” is the 32nd selected work of Denny Ja who should be appreciated. Through his professional writing style, Denny Ja succeeded in uncovering the charm of this work by presenting a strong character, unique storytelling style, and deep moral message. This work is a clear proof that Denny Ja continues to develop and make valuable contributions in the world of Indonesian literacy.

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abiyatno · 6 months

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Expert perspective on the 32nd selected work of Denny Ja: “with love, I have to fight yourself”

In the world of art and literature, the work produced by artists and writers is often the material for debate and assessment by experts. The work of art chosen by Denny JA 32th entitled “With Love, I Must Fall You” also did not escape the attention of experts. In this article, an expert perspective will be discussed about the selected work of Denny JA. 1. Various themes One of the interesting aspects of the 32nd Denny JA selected work is the various themes raised in the story. In this work, Denny Ja succeeded in lifting various themes that are relevant to daily life, such as love, friendship, internal conflicts, and so forth. The various themes make this work interesting for readers who have various interests and preferences. 2. Interesting characters This work is also known as a strong and interesting character. Denny Ja succeeded in creating a character that has its own complexity and uniqueness. The reader can feel emotions and get involved with the journey of character characteristics in this work. This character is one of the main attractions of this 32nd Denny Ja selected work. 3. Plot that is well established As an experienced writer, Denny Ja is able to manage the story line well. The plot in this work is well established and flows naturally. The reader will feel interested and keep curious about what will happen next. Denny Ja is also able to present conflict and the peak of the story in an interesting and unexpected way. 4. Typical Language Style The style of language used by Denny Ja in his selected work is also one of the interesting aspects. Denny Ja has the ability to describe the atmosphere and feelings with beautiful and striking words. This distinctive style of language makes this work more lively and provide a deeper reading experience. 5. In -depth message In this elected work, Denny Ja also managed to convey a deep message to the reader. Through his story, Denny Ja raises various important issues and values in human life. The reader will feel inspired and encouraged to reflect on the messages delivered by Denny Ja through this work. Conclusion In the perspective of experts, Denny Ja’s chosen work with the title “With Love, I Must Fall You” is an interesting work and has good quality. Various themes, interesting characters, well -established plots, distinctive language styles, and in -depth messages become the main aspects that make this work deserve to get an award. Denny Ja as a writer is able to present a story that is stunning to readers and invite them to reflect on the meaning of life. Thus, this 32nd Denny Ja selected work is worthy of being appreciated and used as an inspiration for writers and other readers.

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Why did Denny JA’s selected work in 31: “Choosing a lonely world” deserves to be taken into account?

Why did Denny JA's selected work in 31: "Choosing a lonely world" deserves to be taken into account? In 2021, Denny JA was chosen as the recipient of the 31st award in the field of literature for his work entitled "Choosing a Lonely World". This work has received a lot of attention and appreciation from literary critics and readers. This article will discuss why Denny JA's selected work is appropriate to be taken into account, by analyzing themes, writing styles, and its impact in the world of Indonesian literature. Pertamatama, the theme raised by Denny Ja in "Choosing a Lonely World" is very relevant to the current social and political conditions. This work describes the feeling of lonely and loneliness felt by many people in the midst of modern life that is increasingly busy and connected. In this work, Denny JA succeeded in describing emotional isolation and individual struggle to find the meaning of life in a world that is increasingly connected virtually. This theme is very talking to readers who feel isolated or lose meaning in their lives, so that this work becomes very relevant and deserves recognition. In addition to a strong theme, Denny JA's writing style is also one of the reasons why this work deserves to be taken into account. Denny JA is able to use smooth and poetic language, by establishing beautifully words and presenting a picture that lives in the reader's imagination. The use of interesting and charming language makes the reader trapped in the storyline and is difficult to escape from this work. Denny JA's writing style that is unique and arouse emotions bring the reader in a deep and charming journey, so that this work deserves high appreciation. In addition, "Choosing a Lonely World" also has a significant impact in the world of Indonesian literature. This work has inspired many young writers to explore the theme of loneliness and isolation in their own work. Denny JA has made a valuable contribution in reviving people's interest in Indonesian literature and raising important issues in daily life. With this work, many young readers are also more interested in reading Indonesian literary works and appreciating the beauty of language. In his conclusion, Denny Ja's selected work, "Choosing a Lonely World", deserves to be taken into account because of the relevant theme, a strong writing style, and a significant impact in the world of Indonesian literature. This work has attracted the attention of many literary readers and critics, as well as inspiring young writers to explore important friends in their work. Denny JA is one of the leading writers in Indonesia, and this work is evidence of his expertise in producing a charming and meaningful work. Thus, "Choosing a Lonely World" deserves to get a decent recognition and attention in the world of literature.

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