It's time for another entry. I really do want to update this blog more often. I should make more of an effort; I am sorry.
Anyways, I joined Twitter some time in 2008 (I think...). Soon after I joined, I met a musician from Bristol, UK named Rossanne Hamilton. I listened to her music, and I really enjoyed it. She's very talented, and we've corresponded quite a bit over the past year. It's been a great experience. I don't know many musicians, so it's fun to talk to her about music.
She has a new website, and I thought I'd mention it here. Not many people read this blog, but every little bit helps! I've added a music player to my sidebar that plays a selection of her songs. I recommend listening!
Her website is located at: http://rossannehamilton.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm
Check it out! Spread the word about her!
Speaking of music, I've recorded a new song. It's maybe a bit too short...but I'm quite happy with how it turned out. You can listen to it in the embedded video right here! It's called Voyager.
My birthday was not that long ago, and my parents gave me a 50 dollar credit for the iTunes store, so I've been downloading music lately. What I have purchased so far:
The song "He Hit Me" by Grizzly Bear. It's one of my favourite songs ever.
The self-titled album from Them Crooked Vultures. Awesome stuff. Josh Homme really knows how to play with song structure. I wish I could write music as varied as him. So many different movements.
The album "Victory Garden" by Laura Barrett. She plays the Kalimba. I saw her open for the Magnetic Fields back in February, and really enjoyed her music, so I thought I'd buy her album. I like supporting new artists.
The album "The Charm of the Highway Strip" by the Magnetic Fields. Always a good choice.
And finally "Get Color" by HEALTH. They are pretty amazing. Give them a listen!
I still have about 11 dollars to spend on the store, but I'm not sure what else to get. I'll have to do more surfing. I am always very reluctant about buying music for some reason. I always want to make sure I'm getting the best possible music for the best possible price. I rarely buy individual songs, you see...I like buying whole albums. I'm traditional that way.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
A Distant Star
I've been mulling over an idea for a feature film.
It is a sci-fi movie about a future where humanity has achieved total peace and what could be described as a perfect existence. Centuries before, researchers discovered a source of limitless, and therefore entirely free, energy. Having access to limitless energy allowed us to solve pretty much every problem we have, since most conflicts come out of an inequality of resources. With access to limitless energy, we can have unlimited resources, and that would mean the abolition of money and the concept of wealth, since everyone could have whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted.
Anyways, the story sets up this scenario, but then throws in a wrench by revealing that this perfect society has been built upon a very dark and disturbing lie. Our main character discovers this lie, and then is faced with making a choice. Do you allow the lie to continue so that everyone can continue living their perfect lives, or do you expose the lie, and correct it, with the potential consequence being the complete destruction of your civilization?
It's an interesting conflict, I think. Our main character will be forced to make a decision that some would say she has no right to make. Is it okay to do something that you feel, deep down, is absolutely the right thing to do, even if it means it will affect a lot of people in a negative manner?
Is it okay to declare a war against an evil enemy, even if it means that innocents will die?
These are tough questions, and ones that I think we honestly face in this world.
Is peace really worth it if it means sacrificing your morals and principals?
A peace founded on a lie, and cheaply earned, cannot last. There are some things that are worth fighting and dying for.
It is a sci-fi movie about a future where humanity has achieved total peace and what could be described as a perfect existence. Centuries before, researchers discovered a source of limitless, and therefore entirely free, energy. Having access to limitless energy allowed us to solve pretty much every problem we have, since most conflicts come out of an inequality of resources. With access to limitless energy, we can have unlimited resources, and that would mean the abolition of money and the concept of wealth, since everyone could have whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted.
Anyways, the story sets up this scenario, but then throws in a wrench by revealing that this perfect society has been built upon a very dark and disturbing lie. Our main character discovers this lie, and then is faced with making a choice. Do you allow the lie to continue so that everyone can continue living their perfect lives, or do you expose the lie, and correct it, with the potential consequence being the complete destruction of your civilization?
It's an interesting conflict, I think. Our main character will be forced to make a decision that some would say she has no right to make. Is it okay to do something that you feel, deep down, is absolutely the right thing to do, even if it means it will affect a lot of people in a negative manner?
Is it okay to declare a war against an evil enemy, even if it means that innocents will die?
These are tough questions, and ones that I think we honestly face in this world.
Is peace really worth it if it means sacrificing your morals and principals?
A peace founded on a lie, and cheaply earned, cannot last. There are some things that are worth fighting and dying for.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Guy Consolmagno
I haven't updated in a long time, and I promise to update more in the near future, but I found a video I wanted to share.
It's a discussion with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a Catholic Priest who runs the Vatican Astronomy Observatory (yes, the Vatican has an Observatory).
I thought I'd post it because I've always been fascinated by the discussion of Science vs. Religion, and how I think people are picking the wrong fight when they set those two things to clash with one another.
I also think it's a nice video to watch to see how rational and scientific priests can be, especially with the current popular view of the Catholic Church as an organization that just breeds and protects pedophiles.
Anyways, here's the video. It's an hour long, but I think definitely worth watching (Hope it works).
It's a discussion with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a Catholic Priest who runs the Vatican Astronomy Observatory (yes, the Vatican has an Observatory).
I thought I'd post it because I've always been fascinated by the discussion of Science vs. Religion, and how I think people are picking the wrong fight when they set those two things to clash with one another.
I also think it's a nice video to watch to see how rational and scientific priests can be, especially with the current popular view of the Catholic Church as an organization that just breeds and protects pedophiles.
Anyways, here's the video. It's an hour long, but I think definitely worth watching (Hope it works).
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