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|  | Tablado Flamenco-Bailes de la Madre Patria  04:46 The roots of Flamenco can be traced back for centuries. Born from the expression of a persecuted people, most notably, the Gypsies of Southern Spain, more...its unique blend of influences and musical complexity can be attributed to the consequences of the decree made in Spain 1492 by Catholic Spanish King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella that everyone living under their domain convert to Catholicism. This proclamation was issued under the threat of varying degrees of punishment, the most severe being the death penalty, by fire. Gypsies, Muslims, Jews and anyone living in Spain at the time was ordered to convert. It is believed that because of this decree these different ethnic groups came together to help each other, and within this melding of cultures Flamenco was born. Flamenco, in general, consists of three artistic elements: the singing (cante), the dance (baile) and the guitar (guitarra). In addition, there are often members of a Flamenco group playing "palmas" or hand-clapping. The relationship between the artists is similar to that of Jazz-there is a basic structure that one must follow, but at its heart, it is an improvised form. The singing is the center of the Flamenco group. The dancer physically interprets the words and emotion of the singer through his or her movements, which include percussive footwork and intricate hand, arm and body movements. The guitarist provides the accompaniment to the singer and dancer, accentuating his or her vocal lines and/or melodies. Most scholars will agree that the birthplace of Flamenco is Jerez de la Frontera, a small city in Southern Spain. However, because of the nomadic nature of the Gypsies, who moved from town to town selling their wares and doing odd jobs, Flamenco quickly gained roots in several Andalucian towns, including Sevilla and Granada. Flamenco went through many phases in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the performance of the form by non-Gypsies. Ironically, this is what gave the form its legitimacy, as it was seen in theatres and cafes. It can also be said that it became commercial, with the obvious negative implications, as well as quite successful. And although the Gypsies did not achieve respect and honor for their contribution to the art form until many years later, they have always been considered the best interpreters of the Flamenco arts. Towards the end of the 19th century flamenco entered the commercial arena. This led to the evolution of 'professional' artists and culminated in the period of the 'cafes cantantes' (song and dance cafes) where flamenco could be heard and seen in public. This evolution also led to changes in the nature of the songs as fads developed for particular types of cante. Many of the more primitive forms languished, and some were totally lost, while other more upbeat forms achieved tremendous popularity. Growing commercialization continued until the 1950s when the influx of tourists to post-war Spain threatened to debase the art form completely. Fortunately, at this same time, several singers rediscovered the older forms and re-established interest in flamenco as an art form as well as a commercial form of music. This process depended in part on memories of older amateur singers, as there were few recordings to reference. The establishment of Flamenco Festivals during the 1960s - 1980s reinforced this revival. Although some regard these as having stifled the intimacy and spontaneity of Flamenco, they undoubtedly opened up the art to a wider public and provided opportunities for new artists less Added: 5 days ago Channel: LaHelen Views: 106 Category: Arts & Animation |
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| | | | |  |  Where is the Bus? This has got to be the dumbest Planet that I’ve ever been stuck on, I can tell you. And we wonder why nobody comes by anymore. I can more...well imagine why the pan galactic bus doesn’t stop here anymore.
It’s teeming with life out there. Just why do you think it’s so bright in the centre of the galaxy? There’s an infinite party going on, Gazillions of life forms. I get dizzy feet just thinking about it.
And now look at us. Here we are sitting on this pearl in the universe but look where we’re at. Way out on some dead end spiral arm, in the sticks. The slums of the universe. Basically nobody reasonably sane, would come upon the idea that anything could or would want to live out here where we are. But there’s a good reason for it. They dragged us off and put us out here deliberately. Why?
Hey people, we can’t get it together with three meagre races. Black, white and yellow. I’d say the reds don’t count because we pretty near wasted them. Three basically the same races don’t get along. How is it supposed to work with all the different beings out there? For example how are we going to get along with those weird dudes out past Andromeda, the ones with the two tentacles on the left side? And we haven’t touched the similar differences between the various compassionate religions. Just imagine, because I believe it, my Supreme Being rules supreme and if you don’t believe it, I will kill you and you will burn in hell forever. That’s neat. You can tell that one to the strange creature in the lower Alpha-Centauri sector. They nourish themselves with laughter and are always searching for good jokes. They’d feast on that. And the political differences and so on and so forth all the way down to the backyard fence level.
Of all the simple mindedness we indulge ourselves in, by far the most tragic is the fact that mankind is ignoring and what’s even worse, suppressing half of its resources. For the straightforward reason that we have not yet comprehended that you need at least one man AND one woman to represent ONE human.
We have the potential and possibility to create a paradise for all concerned, instead, the earth is going to hell in a wheelbarrow and we’re all pushing it along.
You gotta see it this way, all life and I mean every single being in the entire universe has an attitude or basic programming tuned to cooperation. We are the singular exception. We picked up a defect and our basic programming is based on confrontation. What does that mean? Everybody knows the situation, two spacecraft one parking space. Both occupants exit their craft and search for a mutually satisfactory solution. Here on Earth? Two cars, one slot, both occupants rant and rave, I saw it first, punch your face, where’s my lawyer, I’ll sue you and all that other good stuff. Hey c’mon, that can’t be the way. We have to realize it sooner or later, we’re all in this together.
But it’s not just about a place to park your car. If you’re in a constant state of cooperation you can afford to lie down and go to sleep, completely. This means you can shut down all your systems and rest. We on the other hand, constantly set for confrontation, have a great many alarm functions still operational. For example, the ears. They still function so that we can hear if the materially challenged break in to our palace at night.
Long ago it used to be different. Occasional visitors from outer space still came by to check up on us. They were comparable to social workers or perhaps to parole officers. The problem was, as soon as they lay down to sleep we thought they were dead, so we opened them up and dissected them to see how they functioned or even worse, we ate them up.
Hey folks listen, if you perform an autopsy on or even go as far as to eat your guests, then they won’t be coming back any time soon. That’s just the way it is. Sorry.
When I was a kid I used to be afraid. What if some aliens come? Well, in the course of my life I have gotten to know the human species quite well and I’m not afraid of anything out there. I am certain that we are the meanest, baddest and most dangerous thing in the universe. If anything should decide to come by to visit, then we’ll kick their asses or whatever back to Antares or Sirius like all the rest before. Great work folks.
And that’s why the pan galactic bus doesn’t stop here anymore.
pendragon less | Last reply Jul 1, 07 by TiAmo4866 |
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