30 September 2012
"Soft Scent of Dusk" with Peter LeMarc
SVAG DOFT AV SKYMNING
by Peter LeMarc
made in Sweden /swedish, just Released now
most Amusing song: BÄSTA STUNDEN PÅ DAN ["BEST TIME OF THE DAY"]
most Beautiful song: REGN MOT ETT ROSTIGT TAK ["RAIN AGAINST A RUSTY ROOF"]
most Sexy song: VÅRA BÄSTA DAR ["OUR BEST DAYS"]
most Smart song: SVAG DOFT AV SKYMNING ["SOFT SCENT OF DUSK"]
most Strange song: PÅ MITT HJÄRTAS TORG ["ON THE SQUARE OF MY HEART"]
most growing Strong song: MIN KYRKA ["MY CHURCH"]
most Loving song: MEMPHIS I HIMLEN ["MEMPHIS IN HEAVEN"]
Overall Album
5 compositions
7 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
5 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
6 concept (titles, cover picture)
3 historical importance
= 37
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
29 September 2012
TWELVE REVOLVE : my Nineth top of 2012
Songs going for another Round and another Round
1
STORY OF A HEART
with Helen Sjöholm [Benny Andersson Band]
by Benny Andersson
from Story of A Heart -09
2
SOMEONE ELSE'S STORY
different versions
music by Björn & Benny
lyrics by Tim Rice
from CHESS (made in -83)
for example with Karin Glenmark or Lea Salonga
3
PART ONE : TWIN SUNS OF CENTAURI
+
PART TWO : ALKON, PLANET OF CENTAURI
with Julian's Treatment and song by Cathy Pruden
by Julian J Savarin
from A Time Before This -70
4
I GOT THE MESSAGE
with Men Without Hats
by Ivan Doroschuk
from Rhythm of Youth -82
5
BABY, THOSE ARE THE RULES
with Hootenanny Singers
by Björn Ulvaeus
from single -66 /Tio i Topp -67
6
CONSOLATION
with Svenne Hedlund & Hep Stars
by Benny Andersson
from The Hep Stars -66
7
THE LAST SUPPER (sinking in a gentle pool of wine)
with Steve Balsamo & many more
by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
London studio /cast -96
8
LEERE HÄNDE
mit Ihre Kinder
von Ihre Kinder (krautrock)
fra Leere Hände [Empty Hands] -70
9
COUNTING OUT TIME
with Genesis
by Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Collins, Rutherford
from The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway -74
10
LIFE BEGINS AT THE HOP
with XTC
by Colin Moulding
from Drums & Wires -79
11
MEMORY OF THE FUTURE
with Pet Shop Boys
by Tennant & Lowe
from Elysium -12
00
BODIES (I'M NOT AN ANIMAL
Mummy, I'm not an abortion)
with Sex Pistols
by Cook, Jones, Vicious & Rotten
from Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols -77
12
EVERY GOOD MAN
with Agnetha Fältskog and others
by Björn & Benny
early version (aborted) from making of CHESS -83
eLe
1
STORY OF A HEART
with Helen Sjöholm [Benny Andersson Band]
by Benny Andersson
from Story of A Heart -09
2
SOMEONE ELSE'S STORY
different versions
music by Björn & Benny
lyrics by Tim Rice
from CHESS (made in -83)
for example with Karin Glenmark or Lea Salonga
3
PART ONE : TWIN SUNS OF CENTAURI
+
PART TWO : ALKON, PLANET OF CENTAURI
with Julian's Treatment and song by Cathy Pruden
by Julian J Savarin
from A Time Before This -70
4
I GOT THE MESSAGE
with Men Without Hats
by Ivan Doroschuk
from Rhythm of Youth -82
5
BABY, THOSE ARE THE RULES
with Hootenanny Singers
by Björn Ulvaeus
from single -66 /Tio i Topp -67
6
CONSOLATION
with Svenne Hedlund & Hep Stars
by Benny Andersson
from The Hep Stars -66
7
THE LAST SUPPER (sinking in a gentle pool of wine)
with Steve Balsamo & many more
by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
London studio /cast -96
8
LEERE HÄNDE
mit Ihre Kinder
von Ihre Kinder (krautrock)
fra Leere Hände [Empty Hands] -70
9
COUNTING OUT TIME
with Genesis
by Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Collins, Rutherford
from The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway -74
10
LIFE BEGINS AT THE HOP
with XTC
by Colin Moulding
from Drums & Wires -79
11
MEMORY OF THE FUTURE
with Pet Shop Boys
by Tennant & Lowe
from Elysium -12
00
BODIES (I'M NOT AN ANIMAL
Mummy, I'm not an abortion)
with Sex Pistols
by Cook, Jones, Vicious & Rotten
from Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols -77
12
EVERY GOOD MAN
with Agnetha Fältskog and others
by Björn & Benny
early version (aborted) from making of CHESS -83
eLe
28 September 2012
Eyes of A Woman with Agnetha Fältskog
the swedish one
singin' other composers
produced by Eric Stewart of 10cc
made in 1985
which many think can't be as good as Wrap Your Arms... -83
but it surely isn't so very far behind...
most Sexy song:
I WON'T LET YOU GO [Stewart /Fältskog]
most Beautiful song:
THE ANGELS CRY [Hayward]
most Smart song:
EYES OF A WOMAN [Edvinson /Flynner]
most Strange song:
(WHY DON'T YA) SAVE ME [Eric Stewart]
most growing Strong song:
ONE WAY LOVE [Jeff Lynne]
most Loving song:
Bonus track YOU'RE THERE [Stewart /Fältskog]
most Amusing song:
Bonus with Ola Håkansson FLY LIKE AN EAGLE [Norell /Oson /Bard]
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
1 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
2 concept (titles, cover picture)
3 historical importance
= 28
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
singin' other composers
produced by Eric Stewart of 10cc
made in 1985
which many think can't be as good as Wrap Your Arms... -83
but it surely isn't so very far behind...
most Sexy song:
I WON'T LET YOU GO [Stewart /Fältskog]
most Beautiful song:
THE ANGELS CRY [Hayward]
most Smart song:
EYES OF A WOMAN [Edvinson /Flynner]
most Strange song:
(WHY DON'T YA) SAVE ME [Eric Stewart]
most growing Strong song:
ONE WAY LOVE [Jeff Lynne]
most Loving song:
Bonus track YOU'RE THERE [Stewart /Fältskog]
most Amusing song:
Bonus with Ola Håkansson FLY LIKE AN EAGLE [Norell /Oson /Bard]
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
1 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
2 concept (titles, cover picture)
3 historical importance
= 28
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
27 September 2012
Return of Some Fairytale Super Story Classic Characters
portrayed in Recent movie Versions
Triangle Drama # 59
MIRROR MIRROR : "The Untold Adventures of SnowWhite"
direced by Tarsem Singh (from India)
USA 2012
most charming character
DWARF NAPOLEON played by Jordan Prentice
most provoking character
THE QUEEN played by Julia Roberts
most honourable character
SNOW WHITE (also called SNOW) played by Lily Collins
most funny character
SERVANT BRIGHTON played by Nathan Lane
most mystic character
DWARF GRIMM played by Danny Woodburn
6 Characters
7 Scenery
4 Camerawork
5 Thrill
2 Conflict
6 Humour
3 Psychology
4 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
6 Composition
2 Music
7 Concept
= 57
THE MUPPETS
directed by James Bobin
USA 2011
based on the same puppets made by Jim Henson in the 70's
but now a Musical
with a New potential Muppet finding his Old idols in Reality
most charming character : MISS PIGGY (rich madame moved to Paris)
most provoking character : TEX RICHMAN (buying the muppet studio to destroy it)
most honourable character : WALTER (potential muppet with his human brother)
most funny character : FOZZIE BEAR (still not funny at all)
most mystic character : GONZO (director of a toilet fabrique)
5 Characters
4 Scenery
2 Camerawork
2 Thrill
4 Conflict
4 Humour
2 Psychology
5 Philosophy
4 Fantasy
4 Composition
6 Music
7 Concept
= 49
THE AVENGERS
directed by Joss Whedon
USA 2012
most charming character
NATASHA ROMANOFF = BLACK WIDOW played by Scarlett Johansson
most provoking character
TONY STARK = IRON MAN played by Robert Downey Jr.
most honourable character
BRUCE BANNER = THE HULK played by Mark Ruffalo
most funny character
LOKI = LOKI THE GOD played by Tom Hiddleston
most mystic character
NICK FURY played by Samuel L Jackson
4 Characters
5 Scenery
3 Camerawork
2 Thrill
2 Conflict
2 Humour
1 Psychology
3 Philosophy
2 Fantasy
2 Composition
1 Music
7 Concept
= 34
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
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Triangle Drama # 59
MIRROR MIRROR : "The Untold Adventures of SnowWhite"
direced by Tarsem Singh (from India)
USA 2012
most charming character
DWARF NAPOLEON played by Jordan Prentice
most provoking character
THE QUEEN played by Julia Roberts
most honourable character
SNOW WHITE (also called SNOW) played by Lily Collins
most funny character
SERVANT BRIGHTON played by Nathan Lane
most mystic character
DWARF GRIMM played by Danny Woodburn
6 Characters
7 Scenery
4 Camerawork
5 Thrill
2 Conflict
6 Humour
3 Psychology
4 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
6 Composition
2 Music
7 Concept
= 57
THE MUPPETS
directed by James Bobin
USA 2011
based on the same puppets made by Jim Henson in the 70's
but now a Musical
with a New potential Muppet finding his Old idols in Reality
most charming character : MISS PIGGY (rich madame moved to Paris)
most provoking character : TEX RICHMAN (buying the muppet studio to destroy it)
most honourable character : WALTER (potential muppet with his human brother)
most funny character : FOZZIE BEAR (still not funny at all)
most mystic character : GONZO (director of a toilet fabrique)
5 Characters
4 Scenery
2 Camerawork
2 Thrill
4 Conflict
4 Humour
2 Psychology
5 Philosophy
4 Fantasy
4 Composition
6 Music
7 Concept
= 49
THE AVENGERS
directed by Joss Whedon
USA 2012
most charming character
NATASHA ROMANOFF = BLACK WIDOW played by Scarlett Johansson
most provoking character
TONY STARK = IRON MAN played by Robert Downey Jr.
most honourable character
BRUCE BANNER = THE HULK played by Mark Ruffalo
most funny character
LOKI = LOKI THE GOD played by Tom Hiddleston
most mystic character
NICK FURY played by Samuel L Jackson
4 Characters
5 Scenery
3 Camerawork
2 Thrill
2 Conflict
2 Humour
1 Psychology
3 Philosophy
2 Fantasy
2 Composition
1 Music
7 Concept
= 34
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
26 September 2012
Small Faces with Small Faces
Not their first but their second self-titled album, seems more genuine soul-rock than Ogden's Nut which was a bit lost in whimsical psychedelica. Small Faces 1968 I think is more cast in one piece, though it consists of many shorter stones. Each one is not easy for me to remember, takes many listenings to get a clear picture, which I still don't have here. However it's straight rock-soul and I see they're great pieces.
Similar songmakers: Zombies, Kinks, Slam Creepers, Hep Stars, Procol Harum, Traffic, Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Who
most Amusing song: HAPPY BOYS HAPPY
most Beautiful song: SHOW ME THE WAY
most Sexy song: ALL OUR YESTERDAYS
most Smart song: (TELL ME) HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ME
most Strange song: GREEN CIRCLES
most growing Strong song: GET YOURSELF TOGETHER
most Loving song: MY WAY OF GIVING
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
2 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 35
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
24 September 2012
Running for same Train with Three different outcomes
a movie by Krzysztof Kieslowski
made in Poland 1981
called BLIND CHANCE
[PRZYPADEK in polish]
4 Characters
2 Scenery
4 Camerawork
2 Thrill
5 Conflict
1 Humour
5 Psychology
5 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
7 Composition
7 Music
7 Concept
= 54
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
Characters I find most mysteriously charming:
1
OLGA in third part
played by Monika Gozdzik
2
CZUSZKA in first part
played by Boguslawa Pawelec
3
WERNER in first (and second) part
played by Tadeusz Lomnicki
4
WITEK in all 3 parts
played by Boguslaw Linda
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made in Poland 1981
called BLIND CHANCE
[PRZYPADEK in polish]
4 Characters
2 Scenery
4 Camerawork
2 Thrill
5 Conflict
1 Humour
5 Psychology
5 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
7 Composition
7 Music
7 Concept
= 54
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
Characters I find most mysteriously charming:
1
OLGA in third part
played by Monika Gozdzik
2
CZUSZKA in first part
played by Boguslawa Pawelec
3
WERNER in first (and second) part
played by Tadeusz Lomnicki
4
WITEK in all 3 parts
played by Boguslaw Linda
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23 September 2012
Someone else's Story
some more from the journal of my maybe projected self
Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good night, Yulo! This is from someone else's story. From the beginning it is in swedish. The girl came from the very north. But since the boy has grown up, it can be almost anywhere. Like in the middle of a chess game... Time and place just depends on who's taking part on who's side. In our whole world there's at least four sides. And since we implemented eight days a week in the good old 80's, that gives you thirty-two positions to choose. Well, then we haven't even counted what goes on in the dark. On your computer screen the black tower seems to be higher than ever. The emotions you have built and built from childhood, curiosity and melancholia in strange proportions, they begin to look like something really beautiful.
Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good night again, Yulo!! You've come to realise the rules are different. What is right on this side - or even real on this side - that ain't the same as on some other side. Since you've lived on two opposite sides now (in endless possibility as well as absolute restraint), you don't know what to say when someone begs you to stay. The struggle between Jupiter and Saturn drives you mad. Yulo, we would advice you to use our queen, going fast to faraway ballrooms and even faster back again. With good practice it may seem you are in both places at the same time : outside and inside.
Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good morning, Yulo! Your brain halves are burning another bridge. Then a soothing feeling of love puts every piece together again. The game must deeply want to find a reason to continue. Tim Rice tries to speak with master Tarkovsky, but he lies down dead in this dimension. Ben Ulweyus has taken a hit from Annie Freewood. The horses refuses to take three steps anymore. Does it mean they are ready for four...? Or is it up to your own king to bring the most beautiful lady cross the squares...? You like to pretend some squares are triangular. Others go round and round. Your imagination can fool every step into eternal denial - or it can get your greatest dream to finally live...
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Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good night, Yulo! This is from someone else's story. From the beginning it is in swedish. The girl came from the very north. But since the boy has grown up, it can be almost anywhere. Like in the middle of a chess game... Time and place just depends on who's taking part on who's side. In our whole world there's at least four sides. And since we implemented eight days a week in the good old 80's, that gives you thirty-two positions to choose. Well, then we haven't even counted what goes on in the dark. On your computer screen the black tower seems to be higher than ever. The emotions you have built and built from childhood, curiosity and melancholia in strange proportions, they begin to look like something really beautiful.
Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good night again, Yulo!! You've come to realise the rules are different. What is right on this side - or even real on this side - that ain't the same as on some other side. Since you've lived on two opposite sides now (in endless possibility as well as absolute restraint), you don't know what to say when someone begs you to stay. The struggle between Jupiter and Saturn drives you mad. Yulo, we would advice you to use our queen, going fast to faraway ballrooms and even faster back again. With good practice it may seem you are in both places at the same time : outside and inside.
Thursday 33rd of Tricember
Good morning, Yulo! Your brain halves are burning another bridge. Then a soothing feeling of love puts every piece together again. The game must deeply want to find a reason to continue. Tim Rice tries to speak with master Tarkovsky, but he lies down dead in this dimension. Ben Ulweyus has taken a hit from Annie Freewood. The horses refuses to take three steps anymore. Does it mean they are ready for four...? Or is it up to your own king to bring the most beautiful lady cross the squares...? You like to pretend some squares are triangular. Others go round and round. Your imagination can fool every step into eternal denial - or it can get your greatest dream to finally live...
wWw
22 September 2012
CHESS in Concert
music by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
lyrics by Tim Rice
original versions was made
1984 on album
1986 on London stage
This live dvd is from 2008 in Royal Albert Hall
with less dialogue
(I watch it as a reminder before hearing the swedish version live...)
most Loving song: I KNOW HIM SO WELL [Florence & Svetlana]
most Amusing song: MERANO [ensemble]
most Beautiful song: SOMEONE ELSE'S STORY [Svetlana]
most Sexy song: ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK [Freddie]
most Smart song: THE STORY OF CHESS [The Arbiter]
most Strange song: NOBODY'S ON NOBODY'S SIDE [Florence]
most growing Strong song: ANTHEM [Anatoly]
Overall Version
8 compositions
3 instrumentations
3 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
6 philosophy
4 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 36
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
Other most spiritual and intimate versions:
Someone Elses Story
Every Good Man
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lyrics by Tim Rice
original versions was made
1984 on album
1986 on London stage
This live dvd is from 2008 in Royal Albert Hall
with less dialogue
(I watch it as a reminder before hearing the swedish version live...)
most Loving song: I KNOW HIM SO WELL [Florence & Svetlana]
most Amusing song: MERANO [ensemble]
most Beautiful song: SOMEONE ELSE'S STORY [Svetlana]
most Sexy song: ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK [Freddie]
most Smart song: THE STORY OF CHESS [The Arbiter]
most Strange song: NOBODY'S ON NOBODY'S SIDE [Florence]
most growing Strong song: ANTHEM [Anatoly]
Overall Version
8 compositions
3 instrumentations
3 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
6 philosophy
4 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 36
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
Other most spiritual and intimate versions:
Someone Elses Story
Every Good Man
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21 September 2012
Through The Looking Glass with Siouxsie & The Banshees
Even when she mirrors her band in other band's music, Siouxsie sounds as Siouxsie. This I believe is a great ground for making good covers. Here is a whole album with such covers, covering quite different artists.
Especially fascinating for me is to be brought back to 1987 but not by 80's pop songs, rather by mystical 70's pieces and even older. Some of these must have been more forgotten then, than today, less available for the young audience to listen to and compare. Before I only heard Siouxsie making Helter Skelter, a decade after Beatles in a punky way. Next decade here, as they had drifted far away from punk, they still seems to do whatever they do in a tough, uncompromised and well-polished way.
most Sexy song: THIS TOWN AIN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR BOTH OF US [Sparks]
most Smart song: HALL OF MIRRORS [Kraftwerk]
"Even the greatest stars
live their lives in the looking glass...
Even the greatest stars
dislike themselves in the looking glass"
most Strange song: SEA BREEZES [Bryan Ferry /Roxy Music]
most Amusing song: STRANGE FRUIT [Billie Holliday]
most Beautiful song: YOU'RE LOST LITTLE GIRL [The Doors]
most growing Strong song: GUN [John Cale]
Overall Album
6 compositions
6 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
4 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
7 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 38
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
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Love This Giant with both David Byrne & Annie Clark
The old Talking Head makes a collaboration with the more contemporary artist St. Vincent (working in a genre close to Regina Spektor). Album is very recently released. Super fascinating arrangements with much rhytm! though melodies are missing...?
most Amusing song: DINNER FOR TWO
most Beautiful song: OPTIMIST
most Sexy song: WHO
most Smart song: I AM AN APE
most Strange song: I SHOULD WATCH TV
most growing Strong song: LAZARUS
Overall Album
5 compositions
7 instrumentations
3 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
4 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 35
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
20 September 2012
Carey Mulligan in two Recent Movies
In some lightning Carey Mulligan has one of the cutest faces I've
ever seen. Especially when she smiles, laughs or cries. But in half
among every scene she seems quite harsh or nonchalant.
Anyway she shows some deep ability to melt into action movie as well as love drama. Her characters are being both strong and sensitive, self-sufficient and dependent at the same time. The woman is like a girl and the girl is like a woman...
DRIVE
by Nicolas Winding Refn, USA 2011
most charming character
IRENE played by Carey Mulligan
most provoking character
ALBANIAN COOK played by James Biberi
most honourable character
DRIVER HIMSELF played by Ryan Gosling
most mystic character
NINO played by Ron Perlman
2 Characters
4 Scenery
5 Camerawork
5 Thrill
4 Conflict
1 Humour
3 Psychology
2 Philosophy
3 Fantasy
5 Composition
3 Music
2 Concept
= 39
SHAME
by Steve McQueen, UK 2011
most charming character
STRANGER ON SUBWAY played by Lucy Walters
most provoking character
SISTER SISSY played by Carey Mulligan
most honourable character
MARIANNE played by Nicole Beharie
most mystic character
BRANDON HIMSELF played by Michael Fassbender
3 Characters
2 Scenery
4 Camerawork
3 Thrill
5 Conflict
1 Humour
6 Psychology
2 Philosophy
3 Fantasy
2 Composition
2 Music
5 Concept
= 38
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
Anyway she shows some deep ability to melt into action movie as well as love drama. Her characters are being both strong and sensitive, self-sufficient and dependent at the same time. The woman is like a girl and the girl is like a woman...
DRIVE
by Nicolas Winding Refn, USA 2011
most charming character
IRENE played by Carey Mulligan
most provoking character
ALBANIAN COOK played by James Biberi
most honourable character
DRIVER HIMSELF played by Ryan Gosling
most mystic character
NINO played by Ron Perlman
2 Characters
4 Scenery
5 Camerawork
5 Thrill
4 Conflict
1 Humour
3 Psychology
2 Philosophy
3 Fantasy
5 Composition
3 Music
2 Concept
= 39
SHAME
by Steve McQueen, UK 2011
most charming character
STRANGER ON SUBWAY played by Lucy Walters
most provoking character
SISTER SISSY played by Carey Mulligan
most honourable character
MARIANNE played by Nicole Beharie
most mystic character
BRANDON HIMSELF played by Michael Fassbender
3 Characters
2 Scenery
4 Camerawork
3 Thrill
5 Conflict
1 Humour
6 Psychology
2 Philosophy
3 Fantasy
2 Composition
2 Music
5 Concept
= 38
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
19 September 2012
Pinewood Rally with Björn Skifs & his Blue Swede
whose swedish name was BlåBlus. Their 70's albums I just had heard on L.P. in the 90's. But now a CD-box with five first full leghth records has been released.
Realise they still made very soulful music, treated with both joy and strength. Brass accompaniment drives almost every track here (1973) and I still often love that sound, but now feels some bits too much or simple here. It's produced and arranged by Bengt Palmers.
Also includes early version of Hooked On A Feeling [composers shifts from rock to schlager to blues to italian to themselves].
most Amusing song: DESTINY [by J. Feliciano]
most Beautiful song: A SONG FOR YOU [by L. Russel]
most Sexy song: SILLY MILLY [by Bruhn & Moock]
most Smart song: ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME [by B. Bacharach]
most Strange song: LONELY SUNDAY AFTERNOON [by B. Skifs & B. Palmers]
most growing Strong song: HALF BREED [by Cappas & Dean]
most Loving song: NEVER MY LOVE [by D. Addrisi]
Overall Album
7 compositions
4 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
5 historical importance
= 33
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
18 September 2012
small dance palace movie almost unknown
even though famous actors
with nice music numbers
and a not so bad drama at all
"THE DANCE HALL" [DANSSALONGEN]
by Börje Larsson
Sweden (Nalen) 1955
most charming character
OLD MADAME played by Naima Wifstrand
most provoking character
DOGGEN played by Lars Ekborg
most honourable character
VIKTOR played by Elof Ahrle
most funny character
OSKAR played by Mats Bahr
most mystic character
CECILIA played by Ingrid Thulin
5 Characters
3 Scenery
4 Camerawork
4 Thrill
5 Conflict
3 Humour
5 Psychology
3 Philosophy
2 Fantasy
3 Composition
5 Music
4 Concept
= 46
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
with nice music numbers
and a not so bad drama at all
"THE DANCE HALL" [DANSSALONGEN]
by Börje Larsson
Sweden (Nalen) 1955
most charming character
OLD MADAME played by Naima Wifstrand
most provoking character
DOGGEN played by Lars Ekborg
most honourable character
VIKTOR played by Elof Ahrle
most funny character
OSKAR played by Mats Bahr
most mystic character
CECILIA played by Ingrid Thulin
5 Characters
3 Scenery
4 Camerawork
4 Thrill
5 Conflict
3 Humour
5 Psychology
3 Philosophy
2 Fantasy
3 Composition
5 Music
4 Concept
= 46
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
17 September 2012
Jesus Christ Superstar
not yet will I hear the original soundtrack
but first a London studio /cast -96
with Steve Balsamo & many more
by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR was made in 1969-70, one year before the actual musical performance on Broadway
most Loving piece: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM (He scares me so)
most Serious piece: THIS JESUS MUST DIE
most Amusing piece: KING HEROD'S SONG
most Beautiful piece: EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT
most Sexy piece: SUPERSTAR (Who are you, what have you sacrificed?)
most Smart piece: STRANGE THING MYSTIFYING and PETER'S DENIAL
most Strange piece: THE TEMPLE (See my eyes, I can hardly see)
most growing Strong piece: THE LAST SUPPER
Overall Album
7 compositions
4 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
6 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
3 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 37
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
but first a London studio /cast -96
with Steve Balsamo & many more
by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR was made in 1969-70, one year before the actual musical performance on Broadway
most Loving piece: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM (He scares me so)
most Serious piece: THIS JESUS MUST DIE
most Amusing piece: KING HEROD'S SONG
most Beautiful piece: EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT
most Sexy piece: SUPERSTAR (Who are you, what have you sacrificed?)
most Smart piece: STRANGE THING MYSTIFYING and PETER'S DENIAL
most Strange piece: THE TEMPLE (See my eyes, I can hardly see)
most growing Strong piece: THE LAST SUPPER
Overall Album
7 compositions
4 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
6 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
3 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 37
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
16 September 2012
Dream Police with Cheap Trick
At first this seemed to me a strange 1979 album, but becomes more and more straight. It's spinning round some kind of catchier hard rock, but is not just a cheap trick. Similar artists: Alice Cooper, Journey, Sweet, The Knack (and even a bit of ELO).
most growing Strong song: WAY OF THE WORLD
most Strange song: GONNA RISE HELL [nine heavy minutes with spiritual solo intermezzi]
most Smart song: DREAM POLICE (inside of my head)
most Sexy song: NEED YOUR LOVE
most Beautiful song: VOICES
most Amusing song: WRITING ON THE WALL
Overall Album
5 compositions
5 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
2 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
4 concept (titles, cover picture)
3 historical importance
= 28
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
15 September 2012
Hypnotised by The Undertones
Undertones is a band I never even heard of before, but they appears to have made really brilliant punk, the most close to The Jam I've come to discover so far. Their second full record from 1980:
most Amusing song: MORE SONGS ABOUT CHOCOLATE AND GIRLS
most Beautiful song: SEE THAT GIRL
most Sexy song: WHIZZ KIDS
most Smart song: MY PERFECT COUSIN
most Strange song: THE WAY GIRLS TALK
most growing Strong song: WHAT'S WITH TERRY
Overall Album
3 compositions
4 instrumentations
6 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
5 philosophy
2 timeline (order of tracks)
6 concept (titles, cover picture)
5 historical importance
= 31
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
11 September 2012
TIME with Electric Light Orchestra
This "Time" from 1981
just gets two stars from allmusic
though I still believe it's Lynne's and ELO's best effort ever
even if it repeats what they already had created
most Loving song: 21:ST CENTURY MAN
most Amusing song: TWILIGHT
most Beautiful song: TICKET TO THE MOON
most Sexy song: HOLD ON TIGHT (TO YOUR DREAM)
most Smart song: YOURS TRULY, 2095
most Strange song: (LETTER) FROM THE END OF THE WORLD
most growing Strong song: (IS THIS THE) WAY LIFE'S MEANT TO BE(?)
Overall Album
7 compositions
8 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 39
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
just gets two stars from allmusic
though I still believe it's Lynne's and ELO's best effort ever
even if it repeats what they already had created
most Loving song: 21:ST CENTURY MAN
most Amusing song: TWILIGHT
most Beautiful song: TICKET TO THE MOON
most Sexy song: HOLD ON TIGHT (TO YOUR DREAM)
most Smart song: YOURS TRULY, 2095
most Strange song: (LETTER) FROM THE END OF THE WORLD
most growing Strong song: (IS THIS THE) WAY LIFE'S MEANT TO BE(?)
Overall Album
7 compositions
8 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
5 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 39
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
10 September 2012
Travelogue with The Human League
eLe
From where the 80's just started, in this sense with a groundbreaking trip cross the synth pop field. Human League transformed those space sounds of german synthesizer experimentors into something songlike and catchy (as well as Ultravox transformed punk rock into similar synth pop). At the same time we can call this disco or early electronica I guess. Though it gets less stars from allmusic I think Travelogue shows more well-spun material than both Reproduction before and Dare! after it. Especially if they had cut off the last seven among these seventeen tracks...
most Loving song: WXJL TONIGHT (Radio 10.000 W)
most Amusing song: ONLY AFTER DARK
most Beautiful song: GORDON'S GIN
most Sexy song: THE TOUCHABLES
most Smart song: DREAMS OF LEAVING
most Strange song: ROCK'N'ROLL /NIGHT CLUBBING [by Bowie]
most growing Strong song: CROW AND A BABY
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
4 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
2 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 34
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
From where the 80's just started, in this sense with a groundbreaking trip cross the synth pop field. Human League transformed those space sounds of german synthesizer experimentors into something songlike and catchy (as well as Ultravox transformed punk rock into similar synth pop). At the same time we can call this disco or early electronica I guess. Though it gets less stars from allmusic I think Travelogue shows more well-spun material than both Reproduction before and Dare! after it. Especially if they had cut off the last seven among these seventeen tracks...
most Loving song: WXJL TONIGHT (Radio 10.000 W)
most Amusing song: ONLY AFTER DARK
most Beautiful song: GORDON'S GIN
most Sexy song: THE TOUCHABLES
most Smart song: DREAMS OF LEAVING
most Strange song: ROCK'N'ROLL /NIGHT CLUBBING [by Bowie]
most growing Strong song: CROW AND A BABY
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
4 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
2 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 34
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
08 September 2012
07 September 2012
Sci-Fi with young humans Forced to Fight
built on Suzanne Collins book
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Gary Ross
USA 2012
4 Characters
5 Scenery
3 Camerawork
4 Thrill
6 Conflict
2 Humour
5 Psychology
4 Philosophy
4 Fantasy
3 Composition
2 Music
6 Concept
= 48
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
most charming character
GALE HAWTHORNE played by Liam Hemsworth
most provoking character
HAYMITCH ABERNATHY played by Woody Harrelson
most honourable character
KATNISS EVERDEEN played by Jennifer Lawrence
or
RUE played by Amandla Stenberg
most funny character
EFFIE TRINKET played by Elisabeth Banks
most mystic character
SENECA CRANE played by Wes Bentley
wWw
THE HUNGER GAMES
by Gary Ross
USA 2012
4 Characters
5 Scenery
3 Camerawork
4 Thrill
6 Conflict
2 Humour
5 Psychology
4 Philosophy
4 Fantasy
3 Composition
2 Music
6 Concept
= 48
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
most charming character
GALE HAWTHORNE played by Liam Hemsworth
most provoking character
HAYMITCH ABERNATHY played by Woody Harrelson
most honourable character
KATNISS EVERDEEN played by Jennifer Lawrence
or
RUE played by Amandla Stenberg
most funny character
EFFIE TRINKET played by Elisabeth Banks
most mystic character
SENECA CRANE played by Wes Bentley
wWw
06 September 2012
Reasons Why She Should Choose Me
Mastermind puA Todd learns me that being clear and honest with why some
woman would want me instead of anyone else - this focuses my beliefs in a
way that sparkles more potential attraction. A specific list also
triggs better than just "I'm good". So, another ten reasons, my own example:
1. I will be a unique experience, since I'm leading a life most guys don't do in similar age or similar circumstances.
2. We can have much interesting talking before and between sex, cause I'm both funny and deep to talk with.
3. I have lots of wonderful movies, mystic books and nice music + I am open for discovering even more.
4. I appreciate her handle some area in life that I am not practicing, such as cooking, driving a car, doing official research or using her body in some artistic way.
5. I love to look at her (from every angle) and she can feel free to let the world watch her, appreciating her beauty almost as much as I do.
6. She can also teach me alot about how to kiss, caress and have really good sex.
7. I will not judge her for being slutty, having almost immediate sex with me. And I will not judge her if she has sex with someone else before or after me.
8. I'm probably not a part of her social groups, yet, so she has no reason to fear the beginning of our relationship will conflict with status issues within that network.
9. Except my belly I give a much more youthful impression than many guys in my physical age.
10. Sometimes I'm able to give her very much time, not having to work all day long (+ able to easily leave my work for travelling together, if I choose to). Sometimes I have no problem finding more important things to do.
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1. I will be a unique experience, since I'm leading a life most guys don't do in similar age or similar circumstances.
2. We can have much interesting talking before and between sex, cause I'm both funny and deep to talk with.
3. I have lots of wonderful movies, mystic books and nice music + I am open for discovering even more.
4. I appreciate her handle some area in life that I am not practicing, such as cooking, driving a car, doing official research or using her body in some artistic way.
5. I love to look at her (from every angle) and she can feel free to let the world watch her, appreciating her beauty almost as much as I do.
6. She can also teach me alot about how to kiss, caress and have really good sex.
7. I will not judge her for being slutty, having almost immediate sex with me. And I will not judge her if she has sex with someone else before or after me.
8. I'm probably not a part of her social groups, yet, so she has no reason to fear the beginning of our relationship will conflict with status issues within that network.
9. Except my belly I give a much more youthful impression than many guys in my physical age.
10. Sometimes I'm able to give her very much time, not having to work all day long (+ able to easily leave my work for travelling together, if I choose to). Sometimes I have no problem finding more important things to do.
wWw
05 September 2012
Kolb's four learning styles Reminding of everything and nothing else
Finally begin to grasp how and why the four learning styles works
- which is what or why not -
diverger assimilator converger accomodator
in a model from 1970.
I've just went from seem to function as a Converger (in the future?)
to an Assimilator (during my school time)
to a Devirger... (now?!)
refusing to start my life's vehicle until I suddenly find a motivation and won't stop it
simultanously contradicting every puzzle piece that diverges
from my actual or original experience
in good company with 35% of the world?
via some explanations from W.Woodsmall
wWw
04 September 2012
Fear of Music with Talking Heads
the band of David Byrne in their thrid record, a bit darker from -79
produced by Brian Eno
similar songmakers : Roxy Music, David Bowie, Lou Reed, NEU!, XTC, Stranglers, Wire, Dirty Projectors, early Di Leva
Mind
Memories
most Smart song: (I need something to change your) MIND
most Strange song: MEMORIES CAN'T WAIT
most Sexy song: AIR
most Amusing song: CITIES
most Beautiful song: HEAVEN (is a place where nothing ever happens)
most growing Strong song: PAPER
Overall Album
3 compositions
7 instrumentations
4 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
5 philosophy
2 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 33
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
produced by Brian Eno
similar songmakers : Roxy Music, David Bowie, Lou Reed, NEU!, XTC, Stranglers, Wire, Dirty Projectors, early Di Leva
Mind
Memories
most Smart song: (I need something to change your) MIND
most Strange song: MEMORIES CAN'T WAIT
most Sexy song: AIR
most Amusing song: CITIES
most Beautiful song: HEAVEN (is a place where nothing ever happens)
most growing Strong song: PAPER
Overall Album
3 compositions
7 instrumentations
4 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
5 philosophy
2 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
7 historical importance
= 33
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
03 September 2012
Man on Wire : a Real artist
wWw
documentary about an almost criminal creator
who balanced between HIGH towers
unofficially official
on varying wires in the 70's
with a little help from his friends
MAN ON WIRE
by James Marsh
USA /UK 2008
with mainly FRENCH people
speaking french and english
about the tightrope walking magician
they have in memory and still know
most charming character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most provoking character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most honourable character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most funny character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most mystic character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
5 Characters
6 Scenery
5 Camerawork
6 Thrill
5 Conflict
3 Humour
5 Psychology
6 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
4 Composition
6 Music
7 Concept
= 63
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
documentary about an almost criminal creator
who balanced between HIGH towers
unofficially official
on varying wires in the 70's
with a little help from his friends
MAN ON WIRE
by James Marsh
USA /UK 2008
with mainly FRENCH people
speaking french and english
about the tightrope walking magician
they have in memory and still know
most charming character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most provoking character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most honourable character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most funny character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
most mystic character
PHILIPPE PETIT played by Philippe Petit
5 Characters
6 Scenery
5 Camerawork
6 Thrill
5 Conflict
3 Humour
5 Psychology
6 Philosophy
5 Fantasy
4 Composition
6 Music
7 Concept
= 63
I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)
wWw
02 September 2012
Stone Flower with Antonio Carlos Jobim
1970 sound of brazilian Bossa-nova by Antoio Carlos Jobim, mostly
instrumental with much piano and flutes, seems quite cinematic in a
good way
most Amusing song: BRAZIL
most Beautiful song: CHILDREN'S GAMES
most Loving song: TEREZA MY LOVE
most Sexy song: SABIA
most Strange song: AMPARO
most growing Strong song: STONE FLOWER
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 35
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
most Amusing song: BRAZIL
most Beautiful song: CHILDREN'S GAMES
most Loving song: TEREZA MY LOVE
most Sexy song: SABIA
most Strange song: AMPARO
most growing Strong song: STONE FLOWER
Overall Album
6 compositions
7 instrumentations
5 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
3 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
5 concept (titles, cover picture)
6 historical importance
= 35
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
eLe
01 September 2012
Another Music in A Different Kitchen with Buzzcocks
The Buzzcocks began in 1978 with a poppy punk
that feels surprisingly dirty for being so well-polished
similar songmakers : Sparks, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, Wire, Who
on Another Music in A Different Kitchen
most Amusing song: ORGASM ADDICT (Bonus track)
most Beautiful song: I DON'T MIND
most Sexy song: GET ON OUR OWN
most Smart song: SIXTEEN
most Strange song: MOVING AWAY FROM THE PULSEBEAT
most growing Strong song: AUTONOMY
Overall Album
5 compositions
3 instrumentations
7 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
4 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
4 concept (titles, cover picture)
5 historical importance
= 31
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
that feels surprisingly dirty for being so well-polished
similar songmakers : Sparks, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, Wire, Who
on Another Music in A Different Kitchen
most Amusing song: ORGASM ADDICT (Bonus track)
most Beautiful song: I DON'T MIND
most Sexy song: GET ON OUR OWN
most Smart song: SIXTEEN
most Strange song: MOVING AWAY FROM THE PULSEBEAT
most growing Strong song: AUTONOMY
Overall Album
5 compositions
3 instrumentations
7 playin' feeling /singin' feeling
4 philosophy
3 timeline (order of tracks)
4 concept (titles, cover picture)
5 historical importance
= 31
I now give 1-7 for each cathegory
where 3 is good and total possible 7 X 7 = 49 never exist(?)
wWw
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