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words-after-midnight · 2 months

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Hey thanks for the follow and reblog! Just stopping by to say your WIPs sound interesting and unique. For Storyteller Saturday: Since Life in Black and White is an aughts period piece, is there a song from that time that reminds you of the story or characters? Or a song the characters like? (Believe it or not I was going to ask this anyway before I saw your playlist poll lol. Im curious either way tho!)

Ooooh thank you for this, I love music questions!

I'm sure I will forget some, but here are some songs from the aughts that I associate with the story/characters (many of these were on the original playlist, as I actually drafted the story in the late aughts):

Yellow by Coldplay (2000)*

It's Been Awhile by Staind (2001)

Weathered by Creed (2001)

My Sacrifice by Creed (2001)

Hide by Creed (2001) - This song still makes me emotional to this day, bwuh. 🙃

Breathe Your Name by Sixpence None the Richer (2002)

Down and Out of Time by Sixpence None the Richer (2002)

Dark Diamond by Elton John (2002)

Original Sin by Elton John (2002)

This Train Don't Stop There Anymore by Elton John (2002)

Unwell by Matchbox Twenty (2002)

Bright Lights by Matchbox Twenty (2002)

Clocks by Coldplay (2002)* - I've considered this the story's theme song, pretty much, since I started drafting in 2008.

The Scientist by Coldplay (2002)*

Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5 (2002) - Generally not a fan of Maroon 5 but this song is lyrically great for Gabriel

Fallen by Sarah McLachlan (2003)

Stupid by Sarah McLachlan (2003)

Train Wreck by Sarah McLachlan (2003) - this one is funny because I refer to the Gabriel/Jeff dyad as "trainwreck," but this song is not where the name comes from. It just fits lyrically.

Mr. Brightside by The Killers (2004)

Savin' Me by Nickelback (2005) - The actual only Nickelback song I've ever liked because of how perfect the lyrics are for this story lol

Amid the Falling Snow by Enya (2005)

Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap (2005)

Us by Regina Spektor (2006)

To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra (2007) - Not to be dramatic but I can barely listen to this song now lol.

Death and all His Friends by Coldplay (2008)*

O My Heart by Mother Mother (2008)**

Burning Pile by Mother Mother (2008)**

Body by Mother Mother (2008)**

Ghosting by Mother Mother (2008)**

Try to Change by Mother Mother (2008)**

40 Day Dream by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (2009)

Bulletproof by La Roux (2009)

White Blank Page by Mumford and Sons (2009)

The Cave by Mumford and Sons (2009)

*Can you tell I was listening to a lot of Coldplay as a teenager? The opening chapter is called "A Rush of Blood to the Head" after the album that Clocks and The Scientist are on.

**Alternate playlist for libaw: the 2008 Mother Mother album "O My Heart."

In terms of what music They™ enjoy (ie. stuff they actually listened to at that time, so mostly older stuff than the aughts):

Gabriel's mostly an alt rock/metal/punk & similar type, which I'm sure will surprise approximately no one who's read Gabriel. His frequently played artists include Nine Inch Nails (his favorite band), Joy Division, Tool, Radiohead, RATM and the like. He's also been known to dabble in more electronic genres (eg. we share an appreciation for Daft Punk and Depeche Mode), enjoy classical music (eg. Beethoven), and have a certain nostalgic fondness for some classic rock, such as GNR and Pink Floyd, and Elton John, who was his late mother's favorite singer.

Jeff's a big classic rock snob* - think GNR, Zeppelin, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, CCR, Van Halen, Springsteen. His favorite band is Pink Floyd (favorite album Animals). Caveat: if you get him drunk enough there's a chance he'll jokingly (read: fully seriously) put on either Aquamarine by Aqua or Voulez-Vous by Abba and get very into it.

*He gets that from me. The classic rock part, not the snob part.

#writeblr #music #story playlist #aughtscore #libaw #ask #sts

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silverprongs08 · 1 year

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Why is my playlist about Regulus Black the way it is?

Hi! So—whenever I get terribly obsessed with a fictional character I make them a playlist. Now it's up to…*drumroll* Regulus Black!

But...you all must know a few things:

I am a jegulus shipper (that does not mean I hate Lily, those things should have nothing to do with each other), so a few of these songs do revolve around this ship but it's okay, bare with me.

My first language is not english. If I make mistakes along this post please forgive me, I'm trying.

I’m known for doing long-ass playlist’s so I only chose ten of the sixtyfour I have.

Also if you don't agree it's okay just don't tell me cause I'll fight you.

That disclosed, let's start.

Seraph by DPR IAN.

I am a SUCKER for the Regulus/Icarus... headcanon (I guess you could call it). Listen to this: he flew too close to the sun, he was young and didn't know anything afar from being trapped, died drowning searching for this new freedom he just discovered was actually for him. Regulus IS Icarus and no one can stop me from relating songs that talk about the myth to him. Wich takes me to the next song.

Sunlight by Hozier

Hozier is talking about Jegulus in this song and I love that for him (and for me). The same logic, Regulus is fighting for that light he didn't knew he could have and was willing to sacrifice his life for it. I love him so much.

A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay

This whole song is so Regulu in crimson rivers coded its crazy and meanwhile I don't fully love Regulus' character always being a tragedy I love how this song wraps the way I think Regulus understands love: intense and sometimes violent but completely devoted.

when the party is over by Billie Eillish

Regulus stayed so Sirius could leave (do not take this the wrong way I know it was hard for Sirius too). He yearns for a different live, for another chance but still belives he doesnt deserve it THAT'S what this son is about, don't care what anyone say's.

Money Power Glory by Lana del Rey

Regulus Black is the Lana del Rey character. Its giving: ambitious, old money, revenge,"I wanted you to know that it was I who discoverd your secret." type of vibe.

Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift

I dont think I have to explain further. Taylor told me herself this song was about him.

Moon Song by Phoebe Bridgers

Read the lyrics with jegulus in mind and let it sink in. This is my personal headcanon but Regulus knew about the profecy before going to the cave so...there is that. He feels so much and loves so much that even himself can't bare it.

Not Strong Enough by boygenius

This album has me in a chokehold and Im certain that if Regulus could hear it, it would have him in one too. R.I.P Regulus Black you would've loved boygenius.

bellyache by Billie Eillish

Hear me out on this one! This song is a revenge crime comitted mostly out of spite that ended up being pointless anthem just like Regulus' whole horrocrux hunting (I mean this in the nicest of the ways).

Turtles All The Way Down by Sammy Copley

THIS IS THE REGULUS SONG. Each line hits you like a train. Actually Regulus is real and he wrote this song. Please, if you listen to any of this songs let it be this one. ITS JUST SO HIM.

And thats it. I'm missing songs but I think that pretty much sums up how I understand him. I love Regulus and this songs and I hope you all love them too.

Bye bye! : )

#marauders #jegulus #regulus black #james x regulus #james potter #r.a.b #headcanon #playlist #starchaser #sunseeker #slytherin

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risingsunresistance · 2 years

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whats ur rank of coldplay albums ?

my top 3 might probably be

a rush of blood to the head, parachutes and maybe viva la vida

started listening to all the albums of the group and i honestly think theyre great lol!

oh god uhhhhhhh that is a TOUGH question fkjdsh, the only thing i can say for sure is that everyday life is my least favorite (not that it's bad, just definitely NOT my go-to pick compared to the others)

a very VERY rough tier list for me:

parachutes, XY, mylo xyloto, music of the spheres, viva la vida, a head full of dreams, ghost stories, a rush of blood to the head, everyday life

but tbh i could reorder that quite a few ways and still be like "yeah that's right" like i just think everything from parachutes to viva la vida could easily be tied for first *$#&@(*$^%@(#&

#XY is tied with mylo xyloto but if i HAD to pick one. i have more favorites on XY #viva la vida is just baaaaaarely behind this. ONLY because i've overplayed it to death fkjdhg #ghost stories is fantastic but way too short >:(#rush of blood to the head is very nostalgic to me but not as high up as the others #a head full of dreams is GREAT. just still not as high up there bc the others are even better jkhgfg #idk why i ddint see this ask in my notifications :0 glad i checked my inbox lol #asks #rockstaruncle

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maximuswolf · 1 month

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Albums where the tracks are too alike: Whats your pick?

Albums where the tracks are too alike: What’s your pick? I’ve been listening to the latest album from The Chainsmokers and I can’t help but notice how similar all the songs sound. It’s like they’ve found a formula and stuck to it for the entire album. Does anyone else feel the same?I don’t mean to throw shade, but Imagine Dragons’ ‘Evolve’ also comes to mind. It felt like they were playing it safe and not really pushing their boundaries. Each song seemed to blend into the next without much distinction.And let’s not forget Nickelback’s ‘All the Right Reasons’. I know they get a lot of flak for their sound, but this album really did feel like one long song.Just to clarify, I’m not talking about artists who have a consistent sound across their discography. I’m more interested in individual albums where the songs are hard to tell apart. For instance, ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’ by Coldplay has a distinct sound, but each track stands out in its own right, unlike their ‘X&Y’ album where many songs sounded quite similar.What are some other albums that you think suffer from this issue? Submitted April 21, 2024 at 04:03AM by xfdroid https://ift.tt/gn5WsZN via /r/Music

#IFTTT #reddit

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roosterbox · 7 months

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As December gets closer, it’s almost time to start my Album Project up again. Yay!

As a reminder, this is where I spend a month (give or take) listening to a bunch of albums a day, when I have free time. Albums that I’ve either never sat with all the way through, or haven’t heard at all. And, once I’ve listened, I post a little mini review, plus a few favorite tracks, on Twitter. Though the way things are now, maybe I could start cross-posting on BlueSky, huh? Eh, we’ll see.

I’ve heard some really great stuff that I’ve missed over the years!

This will be Phase 3 of the project, and I’m listening to 100 albums per Phase. Which seems like a lot, but it goes pretty quick, let me tell you. I’m at about 82 albums in Phase 3’s queue, so I have the rest of November to fill out the rest, but I’m sure I can do it. Probably gonna take another long break in January and February, but then… Phase 4 in March. Maybe April.

I’m not outright soliciting album suggestions from anyone and everyone quite yet, but I wouldn’t mind if there was something you wanted to recommend, lol.

Curious about what I’ve listened to so far? Check out the list!

Van Halen - Van Halen (Self-Titled, aka 1)

Radiohead - Kid A

Rush - Moving Pictures

Van Halen - Women and Children First

Djo - Decide

Rush - Permanent Waves

Rush - Grace Under Pressure

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast

Metallica - Master of Puppets

Ghost - Meliora

Rush - 2112

Deftones - White Pony

Tool - Lateralus

Ice Nine Kills - The Silver Scream

Boston - Boston (Self-Titled)

Deftones - Diamond Eyes

Judas Priest - Sin After Sin

David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral

Of Monsters and Men - My Head is an Animal

Bad Company - Bad Company (Self-Titled)

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

Peter Gabriel - Car

Coldplay - X & Y

Prince - Purple Rain

Queen - Sheer Heart Attack

Pink Floyd - Animals

Peter Gabriel - So

Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind

Judas Priest - Stained Class

Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever

The Doors - The Doors (Self-Titled)

Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell

Neil Young - Harvest

Rush - Fly By Night

Coldplay - Viva la Vida

Sabaton - The Great War

Heart - Dreamboat Annie

Kansas - Leftoverture

The Cure - Disintegration

Foo Fighters - The Color and the Shape

Linkin Park - Meteora

Elton John - Honky Chateau

The Pixies - Surfer Rosa

Judas Priest - British Steel

Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town

Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine

Depeche Mode - Violator

Def Leppard - Pyromania

Peter Gabriel - Melt

Prince - Sign o’ the Times

Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis

David Bowie - Heroes

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

The Police - Synchronicity

Rush - A Farewell to Kings

The Clash - Combat Rock

The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street

Iron Maiden - Powerslave

Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill

Ice Nine Kills - Welcome to Horrorwood

AC/DC - Back in Black

Judas Priest - Painkiller

Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn

Rainbow - Rising

Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine (self titled)

Deftones - Koi no Yokan

Radiohead - Amnesiac

Neil Young - After the Gold Rush

John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light

Sabaton - The War to End All Wars

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

REM - Murmur

Prince - Prince (Self-Titled)

Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

Black Sabbath - Paranoid

The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses (self titled)

Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life

Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run

My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

Wings - Band on the Run

REM - Document

Def Leppard - Hysteria

Florence and the Machine - Lungs

System of a Down - Toxicity

Heart - Little Queen

Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance

Billy Joel - The Stranger

The Cure - Wish

Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth

Prince - Controversy

Elton John - Caribou

David Bowie - Young Americans

AC/DC - Highway to Hell

Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy

Elvis Costello - My Aim is True

Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation

Various Artists - Saturday Night Fever

Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue

Michael Jackson - Thriller

The Cars - The Cars (Self-titled)

Derek and the Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

The Animals - The Animals (Self-titled)

John Lennon - Double Fantasy

Wings - At the Speed of Sound

Djo - Twenty Twenty

Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King

INXS - Kick

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved You

Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes

David Bowie - Station to Station

Patti Smith - Horses

Steely Dan - Aja

Moody Blues - On the Threshold of a Dream

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother’s Milk

Beastie Boys - Ill Communication

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland

Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic

Lou Reed - Transformer

Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler

Rush - Signals

The Kinks - The Village Green Preservation Society

The Killers - Hot Fuss

Rush - Vapor Trails

Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Tom Waits - Closing Time

Father John Misty - Chloe and the Next 20th Century

Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord

Duran Duran - Rio

ABBA - Arrival

Liz Phair - Exile in Guyvile

Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly

Ghost - Opus Eponymous

Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

Blondie - Parallel Lines

Judas Priest - Killing Machine

PUP - Morbid Stuff

Beastie Boys - Paul’s Boutique

Radiohead - A Moon-Shaped Pool

Van Halen - 1984

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak

The Cure - Pornography

Stray Cats - Built for Speed

Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul

Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Elvis Presley - The Sun Sessions

Madonna - Ray of Light

Jethro Tull - Aqualung

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA

Tom Waits - Rain Dogs

AC/DC - Powerage

Black Sabbath - Master of Reality

Beach Boys - Surf’s Up

Neil Young - On The Beach

Jane’s Addiction - Nothing‘s Shocking

The Replacements - Let It Be

Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Not Fragile

Run DMC - Raising Hell

Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses

Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited

Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

Bob Welch - French Kiss

Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

Bush - Sixteen Stone

Fiona Apple - Tidal

Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis: Bold As Love

Wings - Venus and Mars

Rush - Hemispheres

Tool - Undertow

Joni Mitchell - Blue

Yes - Fragile

The Stooges - Fun House

Elton John - Madman Across the Water

Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark

Metallica - And Justice For All

The Band - Music from Big Pink

Paul McCartney - McCartney II

Red Hot Chili Peppers - By The Way

Kate Bush - Hounds of Love

ZZ Top - Eliminator

Deftones - Around the Fur

Queen - Queen II

Paramore - Brand New Eyes

Dio - Holy Diver

Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile

Peter Gabriel - Scratch

Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Deja Vu

Pretenders - Pretenders (self-titled)

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo’s Factory

Chicago - 6

The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot

#long post under a cut #unnamed album project #phase 3 #albums #so many albums #lol #upcoming projects #coming soon #I’m excited

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nctinfo · 4 years

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[TRANS] Johnny & Jaehyun’s interview with W Korea May 2020 issue!

Today was a day where we borrowed the cinematic imagination of the 1996 film <Romeo and Juliet" directed by Baz Luhrmann and created two Romeos. Both of you portrayed the 'Modern Day Romeo' well, how did you think the shooting went? Johnny: It felt like we came out to play. The setting too, it felt just like any small town in America. When I was leaning against the bed during the shoot, I danced excitedly while holding a bunch of grapes (laughs). Romeo, I think, is someone who is honest with his feelings and who wants to achieve love till the end. Thanks to this, regardless of what others might think, I had fun during the shoot. Jaehyun: From the Hawaiian shirts with palm trees to leopard print belts. Above all, the outfits were bold. The point of today was to act like someone who plays around and has always worn this kind of style. There was a scene [in the movie] where Romeo flips over the white blankets and plays around with Juliet, but it wasn't easy [to portray that scene] because of the blood that rushed to my face (laughs).

It’s a shame we don’t have a Juliet today. If you were to summon Juliet right now, what outfit would she appear in? And what do you imagine would be the first thing she says? Johnny: A simple outfit would be nice. For today’s shoot I was wearing a white short sleeved t-shirt and cream coloured jeans, so Juliet would have a similar vibe and would say ‘Are you doing well?’ filled with affection and excitement. Jaehyun: She’d appear in a white t-shirt and blue jeans. With a short ‘I missed you’.

There are two male leads in the movie <Romeo and Juliet>. There is Romeo who is a romanticist with rich emotions but who is hesitant in front of love, and there is Tybalt who is a calm strategist but sometimes emits fiery charms like a bulldozer. Between the two, who do you feel like you're similar to? Johnny: I think I'm similar to Tybalt who wants to be like Romeo. I'm the type of person to carry out something immediately when you decide on it. On the other hand, I want to learn from Romeo's attitude to be faithful and honest with your feelings the moment you fall in love. Jaehyun: I'm the opposite of Johnny. I think I'm Romeo who wants to resemble Tybalt's calm and analytical side. Normally, I'm the type to follow my feelings rather than reasoning, so if I had to choose between the two, it would be Romeo.

If some day your story gets made into a movie, what song would you want to be played in the ending credits? Johnny: On bright sunny days like lately the mood is refreshed and tender. If the movie will be about me in spring, then Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ would be nice. If I ever get to make a movie in the future, any Coldplay song would be good. Coldplay’s music feels like home, music genres come and go, but in the end when I need stability I always seem to turn to Coldplay. Jaehyun: In my own movie, first of all I don’t think we need a post credit scene (laugh). I’ve always cherished Chet Baker’s ‘I fall in love too easily’. It’s a tasty song that you can listen to on repeat with an empty head, without thinking anything. Chet Baker’s trumpet performance and voice always strangely draw my ears in.

The title song 'Kick It' of your 2nd full album <NCT#127 Neo Zone> that was released in March actively incorporates the identity of cine kids hero, Bruce Lee. Taking over Bruce Lee's baton, is there a movie protagonist who you want to express musically? Johnny: Exactly two people come to mind. First, Brad Pitt from the movie <Fight Club>, I want to try a song with a strong beat with a fighter's unique fiery temperament. It would be great to incorporate the shocking twist of the movie. The other is Will Smith in the movie <The Pursuit of Happiness>. It's a 'life' movie I want to give five stars. No matter what twists and turns, it's a movie that eventually ends with a happy ending. It would be nice to sing [a song] with a message that even though it's hard now, you'll be happy in the end. A slow ballad would suit that, right? Jaehyun: Even though I acted as him today, Romeo would be fun [to express]. It would be a song that shouts love, but it would be perfect if it contains everything from joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure like in the movie. When I think of James Dean in the movie <Rebel Without a Cause> I imagine music that puts together spicey funky beats based on the old sounds of jazz bands. Recently I'm really into jazz, soul, and R&B, so a band sound is essential.

Even if it's not someone who everyone knows like Bruce Lee, is there someone you two consider to be a hero? Johnny: I don't really express it well normally, but my mom? I'm an only child that was born late, so I always stuck to my mother when I was young. Looking back, I think my mother was a person who sacrificed herself to her family but still valued her happiness. I want to resemble the way she always lives consciously while having fun. It was my mother who taught me how to feel and enjoy every moment. My mom often told me that the experience of 'trying' something is important. For example, I spent my childhood in the United States, and no matter what, we always celebrated the independence day, which is on July 4th, with family and watched the fireworks. On days when the moon was bright and full, we'd be outside watching it. Thanks to this, I think I've grown up as a person with rich emotions. Jaehyun: my grandmother. Despite nearing 80 years old, she had been a dancer until recently and is now retired. She doesn't miss the broadcasts I appear on and watches everything, and after the broadcast ends, she will always send me long KakaoTalk messages with feedback. Because she's a dancer, there are times when she points out my fingertips and neckline but in general, she tells me what kind of mindset I should have when it comes to life. I always get advice from teachers and people around me, but strangely, every word from my grandmother seems to really pierce me. [She tells me] Don't mind others, live enjoying everything you can take on. I still hold [those words] close to me.

It's been quite a while since the first stage you did in the name of NCT 127. What was the driving force behind you during this long time? Johnny: fans, members, family. Looking back, it seems like it was people that led me. Fans are the 'reason' for me to do something. The members are my companions who walk together for this reason, and wouldn't my family be my roots. Having a place to go back to is a completely different story. I think it's family that shows me that I can fall sometimes and that I have somewhere to go back to. Jaehyun: I was able to endure my trainee days purely because I liked music. It's the same now. Of course, our fans who like our music and who come and watch our stages are a great strength too. One difference is that, until now, I relied on the people around me and tried to lean my body on the 'crew', but I seem to have found a driving force within myself recently. I give myself strength by pushing myself or complimenting myself, that's how I find enlightenment within myself. In this sense, as a human, I feel like I'm going through a time of maturity.

If you could go back in time, what would you tell yourself if you could pat yourself on the back right before going up on the stage for the first time? Johnny: ‘Have confidence. Even if your spirits fall, work on everything’. I don’t know how it might have looked on the outside but my state of mind now seems to be very different from then. I’m much more free now. I kept telling myself that I’m nice and confident, and now I think I am able to stand confident like this. I don’t know why I only saw the flaws in the past. Now, rather than trying to make up for my weaknesses, I tend to focus on maximising my strengths instead. Jaehyun: ‘Do what you want, what you think is right and what you like. Of course I know you’ll do fine, but it would be nice to be a bit more daring.’

What are 3 adjectives that describe you? Johnny: Energetic, romantic, selfish. The last word I chose because I think in order to make another person happy, I need to be happy myself and only when I have a sense of security I can care for other people. Jaehyun: I like classic stuff so first of all, classic, continuous because I always try to learn and grow, and firm in terms of trying to remain as stable as possible.

What were you born with, and on the other hand what weren’t you born with that you’re trying to achieve? Johnny: Seems like I was born with curiosity. Like I’ve mentioned before, my mom has influenced me a lot. On the other hand I want to make passion my thing. Sometimes I look at the members when I’m lazing around. Everyone has their ‘one passion’! Jaehyun: Ever since I was little I would always fix the TV at home whenever it broke down. I think I’ve been born with dexterity. I seem to be good at sports, but I really need flexibility (laugh). I also want to break up with my short lived resolve. To speak, I lack persistence a little. When I really like something or if I have a clear reason to do it, my body moves. If there’s neither, I fall into the swamp of one short lived resolve to another. (laugh)

As a listener of <NCTs Night Night>, a show that was hosted by the two of you in the past, I think you were compassionate and were counselors who had shown more empathy than other people of your age. Today, let's write the concerns of you two. What's your biggest concern now after passing April 12th, 2020? Johnny: Although it's a little embarrassing to say it in words, my biggest concern these days is how to be a strength for the fans who we can't meet because of the recent situation. Most importantly, I don't want to be distressed and spend this time more meaningful. Jaehyun: What the heck to do at home! I'm the type to be very active. Nobody can go outside so I'm working hard in trying to find something I can do home alone. I've watched movies, listened to music and cooked, but I can't help but still feel the itch [to do something].

When you watch your web variety show <NCT LIFE>, you two are often seen standing in the kitchen. Is there any dish you want to make for that one precious person in the future? I wonder what the specific recipe is and what the mood of the day will be like. Johnny: First of all, I wanna make breakfast. Omelets are good to eat in the morning. Omelets are well made when you think 'even though it's bad, it's good'! Stir-fry onions and bell peppers until they become sweet, then sprinkle some pepper to finish it. The time would be good at 09:30 am when the sunlight is strong enough to see the dust. That precious one would be sitting in a chair (laughs). The table will be set with cutlery and two cups of coffee. So that you can open the morning in a relaxed and simple manner. Jaehyun: Samgyetang and stir-fried pork, is that too native? (laughs) If I had to choose one, I will pick the stir-fried pork that was also complimented on <NCT LIFE>. Sometimes only red pepper paste or red pepper powder is used for the sauce, but I tend to use both. It would be great if there was a pretty plate with fruit too, it's the perfect dessert.

Even if it’s not a cooking moment, what’s the time, place, thing or person that makes you the most gentle? Johnny: From noon to 2pm. I feel the most peaceful when the sun is shining at that time. I don’t really care about the place. As for a thing, a scented candle that I have received as a gift while filming <NCT LIFE> in Thailand. For people, anyone! Jaehyun: Late night nearing the dawn. I really like watching the night view. I think the Han River could make me the most gentle. Personal things like earphones or speakers. Being together with family would be nice.

As a person and as a musician, what time do you think you’re going through? Johnny: I always feel like I'm at the starting line. Even when I do the same thing, I have to have a new mindset in order to grow. Jaehyun: It’s a slow process for humans but I seem to be slowly becoming more mature. As a musician, when the time comes I’ll be looking from a distance thinking I’m making ‘my own’ thing.

Translation: Alex, Esmee @ FY! NCT (NCTINFO) | Source: W Korea Scans — Do not repost or take out without our permission!

#NCT #johnny #jaehyun #t:trans #t:interview #W Korea #W Korea: May 2020

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wait wtf . is coldplay good .. actually.. i’ve heard songs by them i like but idk i don’t indulge because i feel like it’s one of those bands ‘nobody listens to’ and it’s cringe.. or something.. idk..

i grew up listening to coldplay bc my mom loves them so i have a lot of love for their older albums that i listened to as a kid. their newer stuff sucks. anything after viva la vida is either mediocre or bad. my personal favorite albums are viva la vida (or death and all his friends) and a rush of blood to the head (the song warning sign from this album is actually played during an episode of btvs s7)!

some of my favorite songs by them are spies, everythings not lost, god put a smile upon your face, clocks, daylight, a message, viva la vida, strawberry swing, cemetries of london, life in technicolor pt. 2

i like them ! or at least their old stuff. i dont know what the rest of the public perception of them are. viva la vida perfect song

#their new stuff is cringe and bad #their first 4 albums are v good though #asks

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Coldplay for NME: “This is our period of having no fear”

Inspired by space, hard rock and, erm, emojis, Chris and co.’s ninth album ‘Music Of The Spheres’ is the sound of a band fearlessly entering a whole new orbit.

You can be Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, the 21st century’s biggest band, and still be keen to learn a thing or two. You can walk into any stadium or arena on this planet, light the place up with multi-coloured wristbands while thrilling hundreds of thousands of people, and still think you’ve not quite nailed the move as a frontman. That, it seems, is about to change.

“I’ve always wanted to do a move called the ‘Till Hammer’, he tells NME, referring to Rammstein’s frontman Till Lindermann’s trademark trick, usually reserved for their punishing performance of ‘Du Hast’. “It’s where you go like this…” he says, leaping up from the bench we’re sat on in a central London park into a surf stance, slightly side-on; his feet rock back and forth, the head starts swinging and the hammer – a clenched fist – comes down against his right thigh in time to an imaginary guitar riff. Consider this ‘Martin’s Mallet’.

We’re discussing ‘People Of The Pride’, one of the highlights of Coldplay’s ninth album ‘Music Of The Spheres’, out today (October 15). The song opens with a bone-crunching guitar riff – the band collectively cite Muse, Depeche Mode and Rammstein as inspirations – as it segues between serene, spacey chords and plenty of opportunities to let the hammer drop. “That’s our Rammstein cover that isn’t actually a cover,” Martin laughs.

For years, that song had been their Moby Dick. The opening verse, which references a man “who swears he’s God” and “walks around like he owns the fucking lot”, was written in the ‘Viva La Vida’-era back in 2008, and until now only existed as a brooding piano-led demo. They struggled for years to nail it, but they were inspired last year to finish the song and speak of the people “sewing up of rags into revolution flags” who want “to be free to fall in love with who we want”.

“A lot of it came from the Black Lives Matter and Gay Pride marches where people using their voice to say ‘this situation is ridiculous’, so I think it’s our ‘This situation is ridiculous’ song,” Martin says. “We’re quite polite about it, though, as opposed to saying, ‘You fucking arseholes!’ But this is about human politics. This is the politics that believes that everyone on the planet has a right to be themselves. And I think whether you’re an old soft-rock superstar, or a young whippersnapper, you’re allowed to believe that.”

A few days later, we see the move in action at Coldplay’s intimate show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire as blows rain down during the song’s monstrous opening. It’s typical of the experience of listening to their buoyant record ‘Music Of The Spheres’, where playful pop magic meets earnest human politics; after two decades together, few bands, if any, are able to combine the two and do it with such ease and joy.

“This album is our period of having no rules or fear about what people think or say about us,” Martin says. “We’ve already had all the good and bad reviews in the world and if we worry about the response, it makes you a little more cautious. There’s a part of you that has to accept that we’re an older band, we were never the new ‘cool young thing’… but in a strange way it’s quite liberating. There’s no pressure on us, we just get to do what we love.”

Martin’s response to those questioning the use of emojis for song titles (three of the tracks are ‘🪐’, ‘✨’ and ‘❤️’) is fitting for this era: “Well, why not? That’s our whole attitude to everything.”

We last found the band at a delightfully experimental juncture. 2019’s ‘Everyday Life’ served as a subtle riposte – though the band don’t seem to give a shit – to those who miss ‘Oldplay’ and the turn-of-the-century indie-rock they brought to ‘Parachutes’ (2000) and ‘A Rush Of Blood Of The Head’ (2002). Instead, there were sprawling compositions and collaborations with Femi and Made Kuti (son and grandson of Afrobeats pioneer, Fela) and Palestinian oud group, Le Trio Joubran. The NME review proclaimed it proof that “Coldplay are more adventurous than they’re often given credit for”, and described its stunning performance at the Citadel in Amman, Jordan as an “audacious undertaking”.The project was bolstered by the pattern they’ve slipped into: for every day-glo pop bonanza record, there’s been a mellower response album. Following their sparkling fifth album ‘Mylo Xyloto’ (2011), came the gloomy ‘Ghost Stories’ (2014); after ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ (2016), they burrowed down for ‘Everyday Life’. Guitarist Jonny Buckland explains: “Knowing that the big one is coming allows us to go a lot smaller and to not worry about that; we can be much more insular about what music we make sense.”

This album – the big one – is one they had an inkling would be next for years; in fact, as bassist Guy Berryman mentions on Zoom the day prior, the band often have a title and concept in mind before the music arrives. “It’s just a device to provide a framework into which we can work thematically,” he says. “The name ‘Music Of The Spheres’ has been something we’ve been talking about for many years now.”

So, for the uninitiated, what is ‘Music Of The Spheres’, then?

“It’s a set of songs located in a distant galaxy… that we made up,” Martin says, with a glint in his eye, clearly aware at how daft the whole thing can be if you take it too seriously. “It’s where we can be totally free from any pressure of what we’ve done before and how we should sound. That freedom of location allows us to speak about what it means to be human. It seems a bit sci-fi and everything, but really it’s a bunch of love songs. It’s not even really set in space. It could all be set in Margate too; it just depends what the music videos and artworks look like – we could have dancing fish and chips salesmen instead…”

It’s typical of the high-concept, sweeping visions that Martin and the rest of the band are prone to: ‘Mylo Xyloto’, after all, was a rock opera in which an ‘Orwellian’ dictatorship waged a war on sound and colour. But once you’ve conquered planet Earth the way Coldplay have – including four Glastonbury Festival headline sets and bagged eight consecutive UK Number One albums – then dreaming big, or at least appearing to do so, is par for the course.

And ‘Music Of The Spheres’ provides a palette for some moments of sheer brilliance; there’s the tubthumping ‘People Of The Pride’, ’80s excess on charming ‘Humankind’ and the album’s sublime, 10-minute closer ‘Coloratura’, their biggest musical flex in years. Contributions come from pop heavyweight Selena Gomez (‘Let Somebody Go’), as well as US R&B duo We Are King and Jacob Collier (‘Human Heart’), alongside scene-setting instrumentals and interludes.

The record’s clear vision, the band say, was realised by producer Max Martin (who’s worked with The Weeknd and Taylor Swift), who Berryman describes “as such a brilliant captain. I think we knew it’d always be this bigger sound, but when Max agreed to work with us, it was like, ‘Let’s really go for it; let’s have no limitations’.”

This openness led the band to work with pop titans, BTS, who appear on the collaborative single ‘My Universe’, where Martin and the group trade lines and flit between Korean and English for the band’s most charming – and likely soon-to-be – biggest collaboration yet.

“They’ve got such amazing energy,” Berryman says. “We hung out with them recently in New York, and even though there’s a bit of a language barrier, it didn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable at all. When a situation like that arises, the easiest thing can be to say ‘no’ to a collaboration like that because they’re different, or they’re from a different genre or a different country. There’s so many historical situations where that collaboration wouldn’t have happened.

Drummer Will Champion agrees: “This notion that change is a bad thing is crazy – we want to grow and embrace music and culture from all over the world. That’s the spirit of this album, trying to get rid of all those barriers we put up between us and other people.”

Connectivity is the prevailing theme of this album, both emotionally, physically and spiritually. It’s most evident on ‘Higher Power’, where Martin is “down on my knees”, reaching out and upwards on a “heavenly phone”. He recently described himself as having a “really hard time”, and is considering the role his evangelical childhood had on him. Have things improved?

“That was just a questioning time of life that I’m in, but yeah – it’s OK,” he says today. “It turns out I’m a completely normal human being with some stuff to sort out. There are things that when I get older that I can’t keep thinking that anymore or doing that anymore. It’s just about growing up. And lots of people in our job have been able to grow up and ignore dealing with certain stuff because you’re doing OK or you’re famous, and then you get to a certain point and you realise that’s not the answer to every question. I’m just trying to improve my life and where I can improve.”

And was that lockdown-inspired? Martin had previously said that his ego had taken a big check as a result of his being still for once.

“The adrenaline of touring or being all this everyday can be amazing,” Martin says, “but it can sometimes be a distraction; if this was all taken away, who are you? How are you being useful? It’s OK, I think that’s why we’re here on earth to figure out what we need to figure out.”

Next year, the band head out on their first full run of shows in over five years, with three dates slated for London’s Wembley Stadium in August. A return to Glastonbury Festival isn’t a part of it (says Martin: “Glastonbury is our spiritual home, but even your parents say you need to leave home sometimes”) but it’s a seismic event for different reasons. Back in 2019, they said that they wouldn’t be touring ‘Everyday Life’ due to the impact on the environment of large-scale tours like their own. They’ve spent the period taking influence from artists like Massive Attack and Billie Eilish, who’ve been leading the way in making live music safer for the environment.“I think we’ve made a great start at the moment,” explains Berryman. “Whatever we end up doing, will be a Phase One, but there always has to be an improvement and a continual cycle. If you want to pick holes, and I’m sure someone can and will, I think that’s fine: what you have to do is embrace the idea of continued progress. It has to be an ever-evolving situation.”

Martin adds: “The reason that we did the BMW commercial [the car manufacturer recently used ‘Higher Power’ for their range of electric vehicles] was because they are giving us these batteries for the show that we can power with left-over restaurant oil and solar power. We also have this kinetic flooring in the front section of the audience, so when they move up and down the audience will create power. It’s a long way to go, but we want to get on with what we can do.”

The band are already considering their next challenge. Champion says that they’ll probably celebrate the release of ‘Music Of The Spheres’ by “working on the new music”; Martin is similarly coy about what Vol.2 in the ‘Music Of The Spheres’ series sounds like, but he’s sure of one thing: “We’re going to make 12 albums. Because it’s a lot to pour everything into making them. I love it and it’s amazing, but it’s very intense too. I feel like because I know that challenge is finite, making this music doesn’t feel difficult, it feels like, ‘This is what we’re supposed to be doing’.”

Wait, what? You think it’s three more Coldplay albums and then out?

“I don’t think that’s what we’ll do,” he replies. “I know that’s what we’ll do in terms of studio albums.”

Crikey. Well, what’s left to achieve between now and the end, then? Going to try and squeeze in a Bond theme, perhaps?

“We kept trying to write one for 20 years, but never submitted them,” Martin laughs. “We have Bond themes for about five movies, but they’re not very good, to be honest. Also I don’t know if we’re spiritually on the same trip as James. As much as I like the films, I don’t know if us singing would do it for him. He’d be like, ‘That’s not what I’m into at all, fellas. I like guns and shit. All this hippie stuff just isn’t going to work’.”

They instead love what Billie and her brother, Finneas, did with ‘No Time To Die’, their eponymous theme for the recent 25th Bond movie, and enjoyed a recent collaboration at the Global Citizen concert in New York last month, where the sibling duo nailed ‘Fix You’’s second verse. Finneas enthusiastically told NME that the experience was “surreal”.

“It was equally wonderful singing with them,” says Chris. “I mean, [Finneas and Billie] wrote ‘Ocean Eyes’. I know when a song is great when my body goes into absolute furious jealousy for a minute – when I heard that song, I was like, ‘You fucking bastards’. But then I have to go ‘this is really inspiring’ and it becomes fandom; I love how much of a bond those two have.”

If we are, indeed, hurtling along the final stretch of Coldplay’s recording career, then ‘Music Of The Spheres’ is a fine one to usher it in. They’ve found an ample middle ground of everything that makes the band tick: stadium anthems, pop megahits and space-rock epics are nestled into deeper experimentation, and even some of your favourite emojis. As Martin shrugs: “We’ve got nothing to lose at this point.”

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#coldplay #chris martin #jon #jonny buckland #guy berryman #will champion #people of the pride #my universe #🪐#✨#❤️#music of the spheres

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hello!! what are ur top five ships, top five characters, top five tv shows, top five singers, top five songs, and top five tumblr users? also ur account is very cool :]

You are really putting me on the spot with this one um okay so no order just as they come to my head:

5 ships: I don’t invest too much into series or ships don’t judge me

betty and jughead (riverdale)

hanna and caleb (PLL)

mal and alina (shadow and bone)

samuel and carla (elite)

chidi and eleanor (the good place)

5 characters:

yennefer of vengerberg AND geralt of rivia (the witcher)

jughead jones (riverdale)

katerina petrova (tvd)

carla roson (elite)

I feel like I’m blanking on so many good characters here and I’ll only remember after I’ve already posted this

5 series:

the witcher

the good place

riverdale

american horror story

the umbrella academy

5 singers:

I’m just gonna say it, I’m more of a band-listener actually.... but I’ll put thom yorke here no one say a damn thing to me kfdjskfjds okay you know what maybe mariah carey too if we’re talking of all time. but billie eilish is the moment.

5 songs (why would you do this to me? some I never skip):

deep inside of you by third eye blind

sidewinder by catfish and the bottlemen

apartment by young the giant

nude by radiohead

sextape by deftones

also a rush of blood to the head but the entire album by coldplay so this doesn’t count as cheating

5 tumblr users: (based on talent alone and from my mutual list)

@inejz-ghafa | @mercurialhigh | @anya-chalotra | @jamesvaldez | @jemmablossom

#thank you for thinking so and for sending me this anon :)#as you can see though I love my trash #*#Anonymous

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tagged by: @mollyweasly thank you steph ily!! ♡

your favorite album: a rush of blood to the head by coldplay

your favorite music genre(s): indie, rock, alternative, pop

your favorite song: the scientist by coldplay

most listened to artist(s): queen, post malone, coldplay, billy joel, harry styles, the weeknd

an album that’s important to you: stoney by post malone

a song that’s important to you: the avengers theme music

what makes you like a song: meaningful lyrics + if i like the sound of the music

your favorite instrument to hear in a song: tied between piano + guitar

a song to dance to: what a feeling by irene cara

a song from your childhood: as long as you love me by backstreet boys

a song that reminds you of love (of any kind not just romance): honesty by billy joel

a song you love lyrically: if i go, i’m goin’ by gregory alan isakov

tagging: @leosdicapros @horaceslughorn @romanocff @remusjlvpins @omensgood @florencepegh @flowerytale @kristnbell @ohwarnette @arthms @emilieblunt @carricfisher @czynchs @lizortech @noorasaertre @gamoora + anyone else who would like to do this! xx

#tagged #tag games

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coldplay asks!!

(mostly made this for myself but feel free to rb!!)

Parachutes- favorite song from this album?

A Rush of Blood to the Head- favorite song from this album?

X&Y- favorite song from this album?

Viva la Vida- favorite song from this album?

Mylo Xyloto- favorite song from this album?

Ghost Stories- favorite song from this album?

A Head Full of Dreams- favorite song from this album?

Everyday Life- favorite song from this album?

Starfish- favorite album?

Pectoralz- least favorite album?

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Kaleidescope- favorite EP/single?

Christmas Lights- any specific memories you have associated with a song/album?

LeftRightLeftRightLeft- ever been to a concert?

Paradise- favorite music video?

Shiver- any lyrics that really stand out to you?

Ode to Deoderant- is there a song you don’t like? any reason?

Something Just Like This- do you listen to the remixes and radio edits?

Safety- how long have you been listening to them? what was your first experience?

The Blue Room- ask whatever!

#bleh. i ran out of questions. feel free to add more if yall want lmao #every bolded word for the prompt is a reference to the band songs or albums if you dont knoe what some of them are jhdkfhfj #ask games

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21, 25, & 73 :)

21.) what is your favorite album?

this one’s a tough one bc i listen to such a wide selection of music and never usually stick to any one album but i think illinois by sufjan stevens is one that i can always put on if i wanna just chill out. my favorite album when i was a kid was a rush of blood to the head by coldplay. for whatever reason that was my shit when i was 10/11 lol

25.) books or movies, why?

honestly either one. depends on my mood. i really haven’t been reading or watching enough movies as of late though.

73.) what is your favorite food?

chicken parm with spaghetti. i could eat it everyday till the day i die lmao

thanks for asking! 💕✨

ask me stuff!

#replies #usersharon #💞💞

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Albums with no skips

Here’s a list of amazing albums that are so good they don’t really have any skips in the middle. I’m mostly into pop and alternative so I’m definitely biased.

1. Melodrama - Lorde

This is an amazing synth pop and electropop album that is, in my opinion, really underrated. Lyrically, the album documents Lorde’s emotional state following her break up. Real good alternative album. 11 tracks. Definitely a nighttime album.

2. Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves

If you’re into country, you’re really gonna love this album. Even if you don’t like country music, this album will impress you. It’s definitely very different from the usual country music we see and has elements of daft punk and electronic music as well. Really chill. Ideal for some afternoon chill.

3. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse

This is a really old album but it’s still a gem. Definitely one of the best break up albums I’ve heard. She cusses like a sailor but the production sounds retro and elegant. It’s an album that’s definitely gonna make you dance, or at least tap your feet.

4. Suncity - Khalid

So this is not an album really and is an EP, but it’s still great nonetheless. He has some really good vocals and the production is amazing. Really hypnotic. Lyrically, the album is a tribute to his hometown of El Paso. Not too long, so it’s good to listen to either while walking or doing some work.

5. Ultraviolence - Lana Del Rey

This is definitely, by far, the best and most cohesive concept album I’ve heard. It’s 11 tracks but a track called ‘Black Beauty’ is on the deluxe edition. Undoubtedly a nighttime album, it’s pretty psychedelic and has a lot of strings like violins and electric guitars. One of her best works.

6. Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande

Her best work to date. No question about that.

Now along with these, here are a few albums that are really good but have a few songs that aren’t really that great.

1. Reputation - Taylor Swift

This album gets a lot of hate from old school swifties, but I personally think that this is a really experimental album for her. The first six songs, from ...Ready For It to Look What You Made Me Do is definitely the best, most energetic part of the album. Highlights include Delicate (best song off the album), I Did Something Bad, End Game, Don’t Blame Me, and New Year’s Day

2. Pure Heroine - Lorde

This was her debut album and was really, really good. Production is really minimalistic and lyricism is on point. From fame and popularity to wealth and love, girlfriend tackles a lot of topics. As a teenager, this album is really relatable.

3. Lust For Life - Lana Del Rey

This was her latest album and it’s pretty good. It is a little longer than I’d like because of a few skippable songs, but it still maintains its cohesiveness and has a lot of reverb and atmospheric production. It’s also her most optimistic record. She’s not happy, but she isn’t really that sad anymore.

4. A Rush Of Blood To The Head - Coldplay

They’re definitely one of the best bands out there. I know this is an old album but I had to put it here. Real great sound and has some amazing songs. There are a few songs that I didn’t really vibe with, but the album is still worth a listen.

#taylor swift #ariana grande #lana del rey #coldplay #lorde #melodrama #reputation #thank u next #ultraviolence #music #album #must listen #khalid #amy winehouse #kacey musgraves #recommendedlistening #suggestions #pure heroine #blog

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I've been having a hard go of it lately, mostly because of *gestures at everything*, but music has, as always, been the thing that helps me keep my head on straight the most. Lately, I've been listening to a lot of JRAD in particular and I'm starting to feel like I really understand, for the first time in my life, what it is that has drawn so many people to the Grateful Dead's songbook over the last almost-sixty years. I can't claim to be a *good* songwriter, but I've been writing songs and thinking about what makes a good song for twenty years, and Hunter's songs are just so incredibly elegant and beautiful that it makes me wonder why it took me so long to hear it. Everything in its time, I guess.

Anyway, thanks to my tendency to need to neurotically dive into things I'm enthusiastically about as opposed to just casually liking things like actual humans do, I've always tended to have one band in particular that eats up most of my listening hours for years at a time, that I end up driving cross-country to see and that I spend way too much on records and merchandise for. In college, it was Phish (because of course it was), then Phish broke up, and for awhile it was Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, and then Ryan Adams freaked out (because of course he did). Then Phish came back, and that was pretty much 2009-2016. It took seven years, but eventually I got a little burnt out on neo-Phish and at the same time came across a northern California band called Chris Robinson Brotherhood.

Traveling around the northwest to see these guys play in tiny dive bars and basements (and once, memorably, in a VA cafeteria in Redding, CA) was the most fun I've ever had as a music fan. Going on winter CRB tour over Christmas break became a yearly ritual that I looked forward to for all of summer and fall each year. Then, suddenly (or so it seemed to me) the band broke up, and right afterward, the band's guitarist, Neal Casal, one of my biggest music idols and just a heartbreakingly nice guy, hung himself to death, and that was that.

Right before that happened, though, I took a trip down to Oakland in the fall of 2018 to see JRAD play two nights at the Fox Theater, and the second night of that run was what I imagine church must be like for people who believe in God. Like, the ones who *really* believe in God. It was amazing. Then this past summer, JRAD played a show at Red Rocks that I watched live from my couch, which they dedicated to Neal. They played a take on "Brokedown Palace" that they almost couldn't finish. People in the audience cried. The band cried. I cried. It was one of Neal's favorite songs. I saw four JRAD shows later in the summer and they were amazing. I had tickets to see five more this summer before COVID-19 hit; now, I'll have tickets for summer of 2021, and we'll see if it's safe to hold concerts by then when we get there.

So, "The Wheel." It's one of my favorite songs, not just because it's a great song, but because it's about the medieval concept of The Wheel of Fortune, which I teach my HUM 148 students about every winter. I'm always tempted to play this song for them. But I don't.

This is one of my favorite JRAD versions of the song because it showcases everything I love about them. All of my favorite improvisational rock comes from bands who are able and willing to listen to each other, and communicate through the music, and they're locked in in this sense from the very beginning of this version. Tommy throws in a few teases of the song "Joeline," by another of his bands called American Babies, and then we're off into the song proper:

The wheel is turning and you can't slow down You can't let go and you can't hold on You can't go back and you can't stand still If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will

Pure Chaucer-by-way-of-Americana, that.

Post-verses, the jam calms down into Marco doing a gorgeous but understated mellow piano thing until, at the 9:00 mark, he plays the main riff from Coldplay's "God Put a Smile On Your Face," which causes him and Joe to both burst out into laughter. I love this so much: it's completely unplanned, it happens, they both laugh, and without breaking stride Joe switches over into the drumbeat from the Coldplay song. The jam builds in intensity from there until the whole band is improvising around "God Put a Smile..." except for Joe and Scott, who start jamming *at the same time* on the Benevento/Russo Duo song "Becky." This finally all resolves (somehow) into a reprise of "The Wheel," but we aren't done yet, because Tommy teases Radiohead's "The National Anthem," which then leads to the whole band turning the end of "The Wheel" into a "The Wheel"/"National Anthem" medley. And it's so perfect because it's unplanned and arises organically from these guys' musical talent, their willingness to listen to each other, and the fact that together they likely have more music-nerd knowledge than a whole room full of indie record store owners. In all likelihood, they just had "The Wheel" written on the setlist when they walked out on stage, and everything else happened instead.

Anyway, this is how and why these long, meandering songs bring me joy, especially in times like these. I can only hope that if you've read this far, long, meandering essays also bring you joy. If not, thanks for hanging in anyway.

And check out A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay. It's not just about "The Scientist" and "Clocks," it's a real good album, from back before Coldplay got all...Chris Martin-y.

Cheers!

#music #live music #almost dead #jrad #joe russo's almost dead #grateful dead #coldplay

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SLAYER // ‘THE REPENTLESS KILLOGY’ IN THEATRES WORLDWIDE NOVEMBER 6TH

SLAYER - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph - along with Trafalgar Releasing, Nuclear Blast Records and Prime Zero Productions, are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the new short narrative film and concert, ‘Slayer: The Repentless Killogy’, coming to theatres worldwide for a one-night event on November 6th. Due to be screened in over 1,500 theatres around the world. Tickets will be on sale starting October 9th at www.slayer.film. Revenge, murder, bloodshed and retribution. ‘The Repentless Killogy’ film was written and directed by BJ McDonnell, who conceived and directed the three brutal music videos - 'You Against You,' 'Repentless,' and 'Pride In Prejudice' - for SLAYER's final studio album ‘Repentless’ (2015).

"When we set out to do these initial three videos," said McDonnell, "our intention was to continue the saga of SLAYER and Wyatt at some point down the line. But this is the band's final album and world tour so this story, the three videos and the ‘Repentless’ live concert at The Forum, is a perfect way to wrap up. This is the end of the monsters." Uncompromising and unmissable, part one of ‘Slayer: The Repentless Killogy’ begins with the powerful short narrative film that brings together the music of SLAYER and the grisly story they wanted to tell. Opening with the trilogy of music videos assembled as one chronological storyline, we are introduced to the narrative's main character Wyatt, a former neo-Nazi associated with a gang known as 'The Hand Brotherhood,' whose signature mark was a bloody handprint left after a murder had taken place. ‘The Repentless Killogy’ stars many of the actors who appeared in the original video series: Jason Trost (Beats Of Rage, Hatchet III) as Wyatt, Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn), Richard Speight (Band Of Brothers, Supernatural), Derek Mears (Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jessica Pimentel (Orange Is The New Black), Tyler Mane (X-Men, Halloween II), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Caroline Williams (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Sharknado 4), and Sean Whalen (Twister, The People Under The Stairs).

Part II of The Repentless Killogy features SLAYER's entire live set performed at the Los Angeles Forum on August 5, 2017 and was directed by Wayne Isham who has directed videos for artists including METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, MICHAEL JACKSON, KELLY CLARKSON, and BRITNEY SPEARS. Presented in front of one of the most striking stage productions of the band's career, SLAYER performs fan-favourites, including 'South Of Heaven,' 'War Ensemble,' 'Mandatory Suicide,' 'Dead Skin Mask,' 'Raining Blood,' and 'Angel Of Death.'

Following the global theatrical premiere, on November 8, the film will be available digitally and on Blu-ray, and the soundtrack from that concert will be released as both a two-disc vinyl and two CD packages.

Gerardo Martinez of Nuclear Blast Records said, "When SLAYER, the RSE family, BJ and I were talking about how thrilled we were with the outcome of the three videos from ‘Repentless’, never did we imagine that what we had in our hands was basically this piece of brutality that would end up in movie theaters worldwide. Everything from matching SLAYER's ferocity and heaviness in video form, to expanding into a longer narrative and live show has created the perfect SLAYER atmosphere. We are beyond thrilled to give fans around the world the opportunity to join us on November 6 to witness a pure slab of f*ckin' insanity!"

Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, added, "Trafalgar Releasing are pleased to be collaborating with SLAYER, the team at Nuclear Blast and the RSE Group on the upcoming global cinema release of ‘Slayer: The Repentless Killogy.’ The film expertly demonstrates how SLAYER has become one of the most influential metal bands of the last three decades, bringing together the creative forces of film and music to create a must see on the big screen. We look forward to seeing how fans react when they come together for this unique experience."

2019 has seen a strong year for music releases from Trafalgar Releasing in cinema around the world. Recent successes include ‘Bring The Soul: The Movie’, which became the single largest event cinema release globally, GRATEFUL DEAD's 9th annual meet-up at the movies, Tribeca documentary ‘Between Me And My Mind’ about PHISH frontman, Trey Anastasio, ‘Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019′ and ‘The Cure: Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park London.’ Today sees the global release of ‘Roger Waters: Us + Them’, which received its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival last month.

Trafalgar Releasing's upcoming music slate also includes Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M², Depeche Mode: SPIRITS In The Forest and Shakira In Concert: El Dorado World Tour. The London based outfit have previously released films including Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams, The Music Center presents Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration, Khalid: Free Spirit, One More Time With Feeling, among others.

‘Slayer: The Repentless Killogy’ will be screened in cinemas around the world on November 6th. Tickets are on-sale from October 9th at slayer.film, where fans can find the most up-to-date information regarding participating theatres and sign up for event alerts.

Pre-order Slayer: The Repentless Killogy now: http://nuclearblast.com/slayer-killogy

Pre-order Slayer: The Repentless Killogy (Live At The Forum In Inglewood, CA) digitally and receive an instant download of the single 'Repentless (live).'

The single is also available on all streaming services. Listen now at https://geni.us/SlayerKillogy.

Listen to 'Repentless (live)' in the NB New Releases Playlists: http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNewReleases More on Slayer: The Repentless Killogy: 'Repentless' OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvvaY2LvuI SLAYER live: 02.10. BR São Paulo - Espaço das Américas 04.10. BR Rio de Janeiro - Rock in Rio 06.10. RCH Santiago - Santiago Gets Louder 08.10. RCH Vina Del Mar – Valparaiso Sporting Club 11.10. USA Manchester, TN - Exit 111 »The Final Campaign« w/ PRIMUS, MINISTRY, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS 02.11. USA Asheville, NC - ExploreAsheville.com Arena 03.11. USA Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena 05.11. USA Salem, VA - Civic Center 06.11. USA Hershey, PA - Giant Center 08.11. USA Springfield, MA - MassMutual Center 09.11. USA New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 11.11. USA Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center 12.11. USA Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena 14.11. USA Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center 15.11. USA Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center 17.11. USA Fargo, ND - Fargodome 18.11. USA Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center 20.11. USA Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmooe World Arena 22.11. USA Billings, MT - Rimrock Auto Arena 24.11. USA Spokane, WA - Arena 26.11. USA Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena 27.11. USA Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena 29.11. USA Los Angeles, CA - The Forum 30.11. USA Los Angeles, CA - The Forum *SOLD OUT*

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