1. Gareth = 270 points
2. Cassandra = 140 points
3. objectValues = 110 points
4. Petrica the Cat = 70 points
5. Diana = 50 points
6. Jo = 30 points
6. Gabriel Radic = 30 points
6. Joeri = 30 points
6. Andrei = 30 points
6. Adorian = 30 points
6. Malcom = 30 points
Cassandra still needs to pick up her prize for September, and the consolation prize for August.
As for this month's winner, Gareth, nothing would make me happier than to be able to cover his trip to The Almighty, but as it is, he's going to have to settle for some pictures, maybe videos and a good story :))
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
October - Fourth Week's chart
Better late than never...
As I said before, everybody who ever took part in the competition gains 30 points.
1. Adorian = 30 points
2. Andrei = 30 points
3. Cassandra = 30 points
4. Diana = 30 points
5. Gabriel Radic = 30 points
6. Gareth = 30 points
7. Jo = 30 points
8. Joeri = 30 points
9. Malcom = 30 points
10.objectValues = 30 points
11.Petrica the Cat = 30 points
As I said before, everybody who ever took part in the competition gains 30 points.
1. Adorian = 30 points
2. Andrei = 30 points
3. Cassandra = 30 points
4. Diana = 30 points
5. Gabriel Radic = 30 points
6. Gareth = 30 points
7. Jo = 30 points
8. Joeri = 30 points
9. Malcom = 30 points
10.objectValues = 30 points
11.Petrica the Cat = 30 points
Friday, November 2, 2007
Quiz #114 - Alice in Chains "Man in the box"
For a band with such a wide success, appealing to both the public and the crtitics, they never toured much. People suspected tension and heavy drug abuse in the band's line-up. Eventually their fears became true, as the vocalist finally died of heroin and cocaine overdose, on a day related to another rock star's death.
You have til next Friday to provide your answers in the comment form.
UPDATED:
In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They were hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands. While this dichotomy helped the group soar to multi-platinum status with their second album, 1992's Dirt, it also divided them. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell always leaned toward the mainstream, while vocalist Layne Staley was fascinated with the seamy underground.
[source]
Alice in Chains "Man in the box"
Album "Facelift" - 1990
You have til next Friday to provide your answers in the comment form.
UPDATED:
In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They were hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands. While this dichotomy helped the group soar to multi-platinum status with their second album, 1992's Dirt, it also divided them. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell always leaned toward the mainstream, while vocalist Layne Staley was fascinated with the seamy underground.
[source]
Alice in Chains "Man in the box"
Album "Facelift" - 1990
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Quiz #113 - Circus of Power "Mama Tequila"
Wake up, the vacation's over :)
Another month, another quiz. Because November 1st occursWednesday Thursday, mid-week, the first weekly chart will be posted on November 10 (after one week and a half, actually).
Administrative fun over, keep your eyes peeled, maybe you actually recognize something :)) Rulz stay the same, 10 points for getting the band right, 10 points for knowing the name of the song. And 10 extra points for whomever knows both and provides the first answer. Each quiz is valid for exactly one week after it has been posted (or until I remember to close it down)...
Here it is boys and girls:
I know I should provide you with some details, as they were never *big* and I only remember them because I really liked this song. Well, they're from New York, they were active in the 80's and 90's and have 4 albums. Last one from 1993. This song was featured on that last album. No point in providing band members' names. Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains) is the only name that rings a bell here. But he only produced this effort :))
UPDATED:
Circus of Power practically personified New York's sleaze rock scene during the late '80s and early '90s. Despite the band's failure to reach radio or MTV acceptance, they managed several major-label releases and toured with some of the biggest names in rock. The group's music and image had an edge that — while similar to many of America's post-Guns N' Roses gutter-centric outfits — reflected their all-important New York City roots. Their urban jungle was a different one; it was more jungle-like in its toughness and stark reality. Unfortunately, the contrast inherent in the L.A. gutter rock of L.A. Guns and other West Coast bands was exactly what made them mysterious and interesting to their fans. Circus of Power came off as tough alright, but their borrowed lifestyle message seemed out of place at best. Despite all this, the band deserves some credit for their capable songcraft and singer Alex Mitchell's better-than-average voice.
[source]
Circus of Power "Mama Tequila"
Album "Magic & Madness" - 1993
Here's a dedicated youtube channel to brush up your sleaze rock lore:
http://youtube.com/user/circusofpowernet
Another month, another quiz. Because November 1st occurs
Administrative fun over, keep your eyes peeled, maybe you actually recognize something :)) Rulz stay the same, 10 points for getting the band right, 10 points for knowing the name of the song. And 10 extra points for whomever knows both and provides the first answer. Each quiz is valid for exactly one week after it has been posted (or until I remember to close it down)...
Here it is boys and girls:
I know I should provide you with some details, as they were never *big* and I only remember them because I really liked this song. Well, they're from New York, they were active in the 80's and 90's and have 4 albums. Last one from 1993. This song was featured on that last album. No point in providing band members' names. Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains) is the only name that rings a bell here. But he only produced this effort :))
UPDATED:
Circus of Power practically personified New York's sleaze rock scene during the late '80s and early '90s. Despite the band's failure to reach radio or MTV acceptance, they managed several major-label releases and toured with some of the biggest names in rock. The group's music and image had an edge that — while similar to many of America's post-Guns N' Roses gutter-centric outfits — reflected their all-important New York City roots. Their urban jungle was a different one; it was more jungle-like in its toughness and stark reality. Unfortunately, the contrast inherent in the L.A. gutter rock of L.A. Guns and other West Coast bands was exactly what made them mysterious and interesting to their fans. Circus of Power came off as tough alright, but their borrowed lifestyle message seemed out of place at best. Despite all this, the band deserves some credit for their capable songcraft and singer Alex Mitchell's better-than-average voice.
[source]
Circus of Power "Mama Tequila"
Album "Magic & Madness" - 1993
Here's a dedicated youtube channel to brush up your sleaze rock lore:
http://youtube.com/user/circusofpowernet
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Salutations from the ghetto nation
As my friend Monica put it, "I've been in London all week".
In spirit :)
We actually stayed less than 24 hours in London, but what a fabulous experience it was...
It was my first flight with WizzAir, and, despite the uninspired name, it wasn't a bad experience at all. We left an hour late though, which makes them responsible with shortening my vacation with one hour :)
But we were travelling with just our small backpacks, so we didn't have to wait for our luggage. We were the first ones to exit the airport. And we found our bus in about 10 seconds.
No, it wasn't this one, but it was just as fun to ride in it through the countryside from Luton to London. Beautiful scenery, it actually made me think I was watching the Hallmark Channel :)
Of course, once in London we had to "check" the major touristic spots and "touristy" pics had to be taken... This is me in a typical London hot spot. No point in asking for direction there, no one was a native :))
I've been told London agrees with me... I think the glow was closely related to the forthcoming gig :)
...or the beer...
Speaking of the gig, I could not believe that after 15 years of being a fan, I finally got the chance to be at an arm's length from the Warrior Soul mastermind.
I have to admit I heard some unflattering reviews pointing out too much "sex, drugs and rock n' roll" and I was somehow worried. I didn't want my first ever concert with this band to be just a noisy, hectic and uncoordinated event.
I don't know what it was, but it was magic. I loved the crowd. They were die hard fans, the kind of that remember the lyrics even when the band doesn't (no pun intended). They were so in tune with everything. And Kory did what he does best. He rock and rolled. He was ironical. He entertained. Don't take my word for it, see for yourselves:
Warrior Soul performing "Love Destruction" in London, at the Purple Turtle, on October 22, 2007.
I know it looks like I'm interviewing the man, but you know me, I talk all the time... I think I was telling him how happy I was to finally make it to one of his gigs.
Kory: "Why didn't you come before?"
Me: "Because I lived in an ex-communist country and I needed too many visas to travel"
Kory: "Don't feel bad, I *still* live in a communist country"
And this is Kory Clarke in a nutshell for all of you (who don't know him like I do)
:))
Typical fan photo. But it *really* made my day. After all, it had been my birthday just 3 days earlier... Kory was exactly the way I imagined him to be: vehement on stage and quite laid back off stage. He has that sadness in his eyes that comes maybe when you talk and nobody pays attention to what you're saying. If I am too cryptic for you, listen to the man's records.
Last minutes in London. I didn't have time to explore much this time, I was "a girl on a mission". My mission: "Kory Clarke". Well, mission accomplished :) Thanx again to Stevo's dad who introduced me to an icon of my teenage years.
Short recap: catch flight, find bus, track down the man with the tickets, have a beer, find the venue, enjoy the opening acts (sorry I didn't cover them, they really kicked butt), scream my lungs out during the Warrior Soul concert, have a beer, have a chat, hug Kory, catch bus, catch flight back. Time to sleep now.
P.S. If any Warrior Soul fans land on this page (unlikely as it may seem), you might also be interested in the youtube group available here:
http://www.youtube.com/group/warriorsoul
or in the flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/warriorsoul/
You can join and add your content to both of them.
P.P.S. As for the quiz, it will be back shortly. This week, as I haven't posted anything, everybody who ever entered the competition wins 30 points.
Let's say I feel very generous for some reason :)
In spirit :)
We actually stayed less than 24 hours in London, but what a fabulous experience it was...
It was my first flight with WizzAir, and, despite the uninspired name, it wasn't a bad experience at all. We left an hour late though, which makes them responsible with shortening my vacation with one hour :)
But we were travelling with just our small backpacks, so we didn't have to wait for our luggage. We were the first ones to exit the airport. And we found our bus in about 10 seconds.
No, it wasn't this one, but it was just as fun to ride in it through the countryside from Luton to London. Beautiful scenery, it actually made me think I was watching the Hallmark Channel :)
Of course, once in London we had to "check" the major touristic spots and "touristy" pics had to be taken... This is me in a typical London hot spot. No point in asking for direction there, no one was a native :))
I've been told London agrees with me... I think the glow was closely related to the forthcoming gig :)
...or the beer...
Speaking of the gig, I could not believe that after 15 years of being a fan, I finally got the chance to be at an arm's length from the Warrior Soul mastermind.
I have to admit I heard some unflattering reviews pointing out too much "sex, drugs and rock n' roll" and I was somehow worried. I didn't want my first ever concert with this band to be just a noisy, hectic and uncoordinated event.
I don't know what it was, but it was magic. I loved the crowd. They were die hard fans, the kind of that remember the lyrics even when the band doesn't (no pun intended). They were so in tune with everything. And Kory did what he does best. He rock and rolled. He was ironical. He entertained. Don't take my word for it, see for yourselves:
Warrior Soul performing "Love Destruction" in London, at the Purple Turtle, on October 22, 2007.
I know it looks like I'm interviewing the man, but you know me, I talk all the time... I think I was telling him how happy I was to finally make it to one of his gigs.
Kory: "Why didn't you come before?"
Me: "Because I lived in an ex-communist country and I needed too many visas to travel"
Kory: "Don't feel bad, I *still* live in a communist country"
And this is Kory Clarke in a nutshell for all of you (who don't know him like I do)
:))
Typical fan photo. But it *really* made my day. After all, it had been my birthday just 3 days earlier... Kory was exactly the way I imagined him to be: vehement on stage and quite laid back off stage. He has that sadness in his eyes that comes maybe when you talk and nobody pays attention to what you're saying. If I am too cryptic for you, listen to the man's records.
Last minutes in London. I didn't have time to explore much this time, I was "a girl on a mission". My mission: "Kory Clarke". Well, mission accomplished :) Thanx again to Stevo's dad who introduced me to an icon of my teenage years.
Short recap: catch flight, find bus, track down the man with the tickets, have a beer, find the venue, enjoy the opening acts (sorry I didn't cover them, they really kicked butt), scream my lungs out during the Warrior Soul concert, have a beer, have a chat, hug Kory, catch bus, catch flight back. Time to sleep now.
P.S. If any Warrior Soul fans land on this page (unlikely as it may seem), you might also be interested in the youtube group available here:
http://www.youtube.com/group/warriorsoul
or in the flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/warriorsoul/
You can join and add your content to both of them.
P.P.S. As for the quiz, it will be back shortly. This week, as I haven't posted anything, everybody who ever entered the competition wins 30 points.
Let's say I feel very generous for some reason :)
Salutations from the ghetto nation
As my friend Monica put it, "I've been in London all week".
In spirit :)
We actually stayed less than 24 hours in London, but what a fabulous experience it was...
It was my first flight with WizzAir, and, despite the uninspired name, it wasn't a bad experience at all. We left an hour late though, which makes them responsible with shortening my vacation with one hour :)
But we were travelling with just our small backpacks, so we didn't have to wait for our luggage. We were the first ones to exit the airport. And we found our bus in about 10 seconds.
No, it wasn't this one, but it was just as fun to ride in it through the countryside from Luton to London. Beautiful scenery, it actually made me think I was watching the Hallmark Channel :)
Of course, once in London we had to "check" the major touristic spots and "touristy" pics had to be taken... This is me in a typical London hot spot. No point in asking for direction there, no one was a native :))
I've been told London agrees with me... I think the glow was closely related to the forthcoming gig :)
...or the beer...
Speaking of the gig, I could not believe that after 15 years of being a fan, I finally got the chance to be at an arm's length from the Warrior Soul mastermind.
I have to admit I heard some unflattering reviews pointing out too much "sex, drugs and rock n' roll" and I was somehow worried. I didn't want my first ever concert with this band to be just a noisy, hectic and uncoordinated event.
I don't know what it was, but it was magic. I loved the crowd. They were die hard fans, the kind of that remember the lyrics even when the band doesn't (no pun intended). They were so in tune with everything. And Kory did what he does best. He rock and rolled. He was ironical. He entertained. Don't take my word for it, see for yourselves:
Warrior Soul performing "Love Destruction" in London, at the Purple Turtle, on October 22, 2007.
I know it looks like I'm interviewing the man, but you know me, I talk all the time... I think I was telling him how happy I was to finally make it to one of his gigs.
Kory: "Why didn't you come before?"
Me: "Because I lived in an ex-communist country and I needed too many visas to travel"
Kory: "Don't feel bad, I *still* live in a communist country"
And this is Kory Clarke in a nutshell for all of you (who don't know him like I do)
:))
Typical fan photo. But it *really* made my day. After all, it had been my birthday just 3 days earlier... Kory was exactly the way I imagined him to be: vehement on stage and quite laid back off stage. He has that sadness in his eyes that comes maybe when you talk and nobody pays attention to what you're saying. If I am too cryptic for you, listen to the man's records.
Last minutes in London. I didn't have time to explore much this time, I was "a girl on a mission". My mission: "Kory Clarke". Well, mission accomplished :) Thanx again to Stevo's dad who introduced me to an icon of my teenage years.
Short recap: catch flight, find bus, track down the man with the tickets, have a beer, find the venue, enjoy the opening acts (sorry I didn't cover them, they really kicked butt), scream my lungs out during the Warrior Soul concert, have a beer, have a chat, hug Kory, catch bus, catch flight back. Time to sleep now.
P.S. If any Warrior Soul fans land on this page (unlikely as it may seem), you might also be interested in the youtube group available here:
http://www.youtube.com/group/warriorsoul
or in the flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/warriorsoul/
You can join and add your content to both of them.
P.P.S. As for the quiz, it will be back shortly. This week, as I haven't posted anything, everybody who ever entered the competition wins 30 points.
Let's say I feel very generous for some reason :)
In spirit :)
We actually stayed less than 24 hours in London, but what a fabulous experience it was...
It was my first flight with WizzAir, and, despite the uninspired name, it wasn't a bad experience at all. We left an hour late though, which makes them responsible with shortening my vacation with one hour :)
But we were travelling with just our small backpacks, so we didn't have to wait for our luggage. We were the first ones to exit the airport. And we found our bus in about 10 seconds.
No, it wasn't this one, but it was just as fun to ride in it through the countryside from Luton to London. Beautiful scenery, it actually made me think I was watching the Hallmark Channel :)
Of course, once in London we had to "check" the major touristic spots and "touristy" pics had to be taken... This is me in a typical London hot spot. No point in asking for direction there, no one was a native :))
I've been told London agrees with me... I think the glow was closely related to the forthcoming gig :)
...or the beer...
Speaking of the gig, I could not believe that after 15 years of being a fan, I finally got the chance to be at an arm's length from the Warrior Soul mastermind.
I have to admit I heard some unflattering reviews pointing out too much "sex, drugs and rock n' roll" and I was somehow worried. I didn't want my first ever concert with this band to be just a noisy, hectic and uncoordinated event.
I don't know what it was, but it was magic. I loved the crowd. They were die hard fans, the kind of that remember the lyrics even when the band doesn't (no pun intended). They were so in tune with everything. And Kory did what he does best. He rock and rolled. He was ironical. He entertained. Don't take my word for it, see for yourselves:
Warrior Soul performing "Love Destruction" in London, at the Purple Turtle, on October 22, 2007.
I know it looks like I'm interviewing the man, but you know me, I talk all the time... I think I was telling him how happy I was to finally make it to one of his gigs.
Kory: "Why didn't you come before?"
Me: "Because I lived in an ex-communist country and I needed too many visas to travel"
Kory: "Don't feel bad, I *still* live in a communist country"
And this is Kory Clarke in a nutshell for all of you (who don't know him like I do)
:))
Typical fan photo. But it *really* made my day. After all, it had been my birthday just 3 days earlier... Kory was exactly the way I imagined him to be: vehement on stage and quite laid back off stage. He has that sadness in his eyes that comes maybe when you talk and nobody pays attention to what you're saying. If I am too cryptic for you, listen to the man's records.
Last minutes in London. I didn't have time to explore much this time, I was "a girl on a mission". My mission: "Kory Clarke". Well, mission accomplished :) Thanx again to Stevo's dad who introduced me to an icon of my teenage years.
Short recap: catch flight, find bus, track down the man with the tickets, have a beer, find the venue, enjoy the opening acts (sorry I didn't cover them, they really kicked butt), scream my lungs out during the Warrior Soul concert, have a beer, have a chat, hug Kory, catch bus, catch flight back. Time to sleep now.
P.S. If any Warrior Soul fans land on this page (unlikely as it may seem), you might also be interested in the youtube group available here:
http://www.youtube.com/group/warriorsoul
or in the flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/warriorsoul/
You can join and add your content to both of them.
P.P.S. As for the quiz, it will be back shortly. This week, as I haven't posted anything, everybody who ever entered the competition wins 30 points.
Let's say I feel very generous for some reason :)
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