Fresh perspectives on the familiar
“That’s what really inspires me, to have the viewer’s eyes dart around the canvas and really feel that sense of movement.”
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Rocking on the straight edge
Straight edge is a lifestyle abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and many people also link it with vegetarianism and veganism.
A note on history: Mind-altering music of the ’60s
A huge counterculture around LSD arose, especially in the US and the UK, and in this environment psychedelic rock blossomed.
A sexual fantasy (no, not that kind)
This book did not come across as too sexual, and it is far more a high-politicking fantasy novel than a book just about sex.
Student composers shine in concert
Every piece performed in the concert was exquisitely crafted, a clear demonstration of the composers’ passion and a genuine delight to hear.
A note on history: Jingling all the way into Christmas
”Jingle Bells” was first a Thanksgiving song, and over 150 years it’s worked its way into becoming a Christmas classic.
When the music stops being merry
After the fifth time hearing the same song within an hour, anything gets old.
The process of producing independent films
“It’s definitely a labour of love, and if you have a passion for it, there’s definitely a way to tell that story.”
A note on history: Real music, animated artists
Although there are of course some humans producing the sounds on some level, the music is marketed and sometimes even “performed” as if entirely created by the virtual artists.
Off to Napster land
Metallica and Napster have finally reconciled their differences, after almost two decades and a lot of changes in the world of digital music sharing.