3/30/2005
If I ever die
If I ever die, promise not to cry for me
If I ever die, look up in the sky for me
If I ever die, you'll know just what to do
If I ever die, it's all up to you
If I ever die, look up in the sky for me
If I ever die, you'll know just what to do
If I ever die, it's all up to you
3/24/2005
One more minute
When you say "one more minute," you're just delaying the inevitable...defying the undeniable...avoiding the expected outcome that is and will consume your life and undying will (or so you thought). Are we still stuck in this airless universe...cyling on a bubble without purpose or motivation? Why we spin has nothing to do with us or our range of control...so why do we waste "one more minute" thinking about it? Why do we insist upon using our resources that some may refer to as "valuable" (I prefer to think of as limited and non-impacting) on unattainable ventures? Why am I talking like this...I'm not talking. I'm just letting my fingers type what they will and...this...all this is what comes out. This concept brings to mind our creation...
Just letting the fingers mold the clay how they will...without specific purpose or consequence...until a figure emerges, and surprises even the artist...
Music from the commute: "One More Minute" - Authority Zero
Just letting the fingers mold the clay how they will...without specific purpose or consequence...until a figure emerges, and surprises even the artist...
Music from the commute: "One More Minute" - Authority Zero
3/21/2005
Easter Bunny?
Easter Bunny
For the longest time, I have asked myself why a "bunny" is the universal mascot and symbol for Easter in this country. Why would a bunny have ANYTHING to do with Easter? Why not a bird, or a goat, or a bear, or a lemur, or a kangaroo, or...well you get the point.
Easter Goat
Why is it, that a bunny (who, by the way, lays eggs) can represent a Christian holiday? In my search for the answers (which took up a considerable amount of homework time) I have found the following facts to be true (or at least "generally" accepted)
- The Easter Bunny is really the Easter "Hare"
- The "Hare" was a companion of the Goddess of Spring - Eostre
- "Easter Bunny" Lore was circulating before the birth of Christ
So, what actually happened was that fat little German kids were spoiled brats and, therefore, upset that Christmas was over and they wouldn't be getting anymore presents for a long time. Their stupid parents noticed this and decided to create another holiday in which they could give their kids gifts in appeasement.
Fat Kid
This "spring festival" indicated the start of the new season. The rabbit represented fertility (breeding like rabbits) and therefore was used to symbolize "new life" in the fertile spring season. So anyway, these parents told their fat kids that the Hare would bring them presents at the Spring Festival, so they made a place in which to collect these presents - nests (Easter baskets). In these nests the Hare was supposed to place brightly colored eggs (symbolizing new life as well) and gifts during the night. And there's a bunch of other stuff that I'm too tired to write about and you're probably bored of hearing about so we'll just leave it at that. Just know that probably you'll get some rabbit turds this Sunday in the shape of eggs...so enjoy!
Rabbit Turds
3/15/2005
Penny for you feet?
Today, I found a penny in my shoe...I don't know how it got there...it was just there. I was walking around and I felt something in my shoe. I pulled it off, and a penny fell out. Weird huh? OK so I know the penny wasn't in my shoe when I put it on, cuz I was walking around all day and I didn't feel it. My shoes are tight, so it couldn't have fallen in there...I just don't get it. I figure it's divine-penny-placement at work. So then I start thinking...what does this mean? I mean, it has to mean something. Maybe it means I'll have good luck! Or maybe it means bad luck...Or maybe it means I'll come into some money! That would be great. Or maybe it means that I need money...which is true. Maybe it's an omen of death. Maybe it means that I'll be killed by a rouge flock of seagulls. Maybe it means that I'll eat a tuna sandwich tonight. Maybe it means my car will break down. Maybe it means I'll get sick next week. Maybe it means I'm going to lose my hair. Maybe it means that I should be nicer to people. Maybe it means I'll get a strange phone call today...
Maybe it means I'm not ready for the real world...if I can't even figure out what a stupid penny in my shoe means...not to mention how it got there! Maybe it means, I'm the only normal one...Maybe it means I'm not normal...unnormal, abnormal, nonnormal, disnormal...Maybe it means I like to make up words, maybe it means that I'm writing a post that is entirely too long on a subject that has been beat to death at least 10 sentences ago.
Maybe it means nothing.
Currently Listening to: "Lil' Girl" - 213
3/14/2005
Job Available: Brett's Administrative Assistant (secretary)
I was just thinking: As busy as I am, I need a secretary. I will choose my secretary very carefully (actually, I'll take anybody). The secretary should be willing to work for very low pay (even free) or simply the privilege (and benefit) of being in my company. Duties will include: Writing down whatever I say to write down (like Van Wilder), transcription, household chores, answering my phone like this: "Brett Moore's office, how may I help you?", running documents, important items, and pickles to various locations around town, chauffeuring, doing my homework, cooking, cleaning, and efficiently running my schedule. OH, and also sometimes following me around with a video camera to make me look important.
Anyway, I think being my secretary is a coveted position...If I wasn't me, I would apply for it! If you are even mildly interested, please send all applications to: psychomoore@gmail.com
OH, and there are no benefits, except of course being in the grace of my presence. And dental.
A resume with at least 3 business references would be nice as well. I think if nobody applies, I'll just be my own secretary...except I'll be an Administrative Assistant (higher status)
Here is a picture of a secretary. (but if you look like this, I'll hire you just so I can fire you)
Music from the commute: "Let's Get Away" - T.I.
Anyway, I think being my secretary is a coveted position...If I wasn't me, I would apply for it! If you are even mildly interested, please send all applications to: psychomoore@gmail.com
OH, and there are no benefits, except of course being in the grace of my presence. And dental.
A resume with at least 3 business references would be nice as well. I think if nobody applies, I'll just be my own secretary...except I'll be an Administrative Assistant (higher status)
Here is a picture of a secretary. (but if you look like this, I'll hire you just so I can fire you)
Music from the commute: "Let's Get Away" - T.I.
3/11/2005
Tweeze me, Please me
I just bought a pair of surgical style tweezers...they are the greatest. All you girls (and metrosexual guys) know what I'm talking about. I mean, you could tweeze anything with these babys. You could tweeze somebody's arm out of the socket with em. I'm telling you these tweezers are like nothing you've ever seen before. You've never tweezed like this...ever. You get these tweezers close to the hair...and it falls out. It knows it has no chance of resisting. I'm telling you. It's raw power in your hands when you hold this marvel of modern technology. Who knew that finding the perfect tweezer would be so...easy? Tweezerman even stamps it's packaging with the motto: "you'll never buy another set of tweezers" and I believe them! I really don't think I'll eve need any other tweezers except for these ones. "What do you use them for?" Some might ask. My answer is this:
With tweezers like these, you can do anything.
HAPPY TWEEZING!
Music from the commute: "Cryin Like A Church On Monday" - New Radicals
3/07/2005
Transformers, Turtles and Hugs
Transformers were so cool, don't you remember? How cool is this:
A Mack Truck, that can become an evil fighting robot! Or how about a Huge robot that can transform into a gun! Incredible idea, isn't it? I loved transformers...almost as much as I loved the Turtles...but more on that later. I remember getting all the transformer toys and standing them all up in front of the TV before the show. I (we) would watch the show...in silence, then, when it was over, we would act out the whole show. I had all the characters, why not act it out? Except I added my own little plot twists like when I had Megatron messing around with Optimus Prime's girlfriend. Anyway, I liked these guys so much that I wanted to be one for Halloween. My mom put a box on my head with holes cut out for the eyes. That was the last time I let her make my costume.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Also cool. Though, I'm confused about how they came up with the name. There must have been some criteria the name had to meet to be exciting...I'm wondering what would have happened if it came out to be: Middleage Retarded Pirate Blowfish. Whatever, they are what they are. Anyway, I idolized these guys too, so, of course, I had EVERY SINGLE ACTION FIGURE ever made of them (Thanks Dad) and of course I watched the shows, owned the movies, and dressed up like them for Halloween (though, these costumes were slightly better than the transformer ones) Michaelangelo was my favorite...I don't know why. As shallow as I was, it could have simply been his color, but I like to think it was his personality. Anyway, I watched the shows religiously and...here's a picture:
Here's a picture of all of them. This is the new logo, some of you hardcore fans will remember the "Turtles" with muscles...or whatever it was, here look:
Anyway, those guys (turtles) were cool as hell, I still think they're cool. I wonder who would win in a fight between the turtles and the Transformers. Probably the transformers cuz they were bigger...but the turtles were pretty badass though. I'd say final judgement: Turtles win.
What is this crap?
You know what sucks? HUGS. Not real hugs, real hugs are cool, but Hershey's hugs suck. Who decided to put white chocolate in a perfectly good kiss? That's like putting piss in your Cheerios...NOT SO CHEERY NOW HUH! Somebody decided to screw up a perfecly good formula: Take a peice of chocolate, wrap it in some foil. BOOM, you're done. But some retard was all like: "hmm, what would happen if we mixed in this white fake chocolate crap? Let's see....Ooooh, it tastes good!" Well you're wrong retard, you're wrong. It doesn't taste good. It doesn't taste anything remotely close to good. It tastes like crap. Because that's what you put in it. Good job, thanks for screwing up one of life's simple pleasures.
And that's all I have today on: Transformers, Turtles and Hugs.
Music From the Commute: "Holy Diver" - Dio
3/03/2005
The Long Awaited....TOP TEN
I saw GMJ's post and figured I'd better get up in the game too. Here's my top ten, simple and plain (no particular order). There's favorite's that are left out of this list...but favorite don't mean TOP. Nawmean? Anyway let's get to it:
1. Guns N Roses - Appetite For Destruction
This album has changed my life...and I'm sure I'm not the only one. There is so much energy coming from this piece when you listen to it. Welcome to the Jungle is, hand's down, my favorite track from Appetite. Songs like Paradise City and Sweet Child of Mine make this album a must have and an undebateable classic. I actually frown upon anyone who doesn't have this album. Who are you kidding? No CD you own is superior to GNR, especially if it's AFD! Get on it, doggone it!
2. Prodigy - Fat of the Land
I think you know why I put this one on here. I think music is energy. If you've ever listened to this CD beginning to end, you've felt your adrenaline spike. From the onset Smack my Bitch Up indicates the direction this album is about to take you. All I can say is: Pure Energy. I love this album for is replayability (if that's not a word, then I made it up) and it's perfection. I don't really think there's one thing wrong with it. Some people complain about the short length, but I think it's a perfect mix of energy and length, just enough so you don't get tired of it. No album has come close to Fat of the Land since it's release.
3. Eminem - Slim Shady LP/ Marshall Mathers LP
I put these two albums together because I believe they show two complimenting sides to Eminem. A lot of people don't like Eminem's music for the obscene and vulgar nature of just about every song, but his skills as a lyricist should be recognized. The two albums, if listened to in succession, provide an interesting experience. It's amazing that Eminem can rap in so many different styles on only two consecutive discs. He can go from My Name Is to The way I am in only 1 move! That's good math college boy! Eminem is incredible, and if you don't have these albums, there's a hole in your collection.
4. Westside Connection - Bow Down
The only album of it's kind until recently. When I say "It's kind" I don't mean Gangsta Rap, I mean: Westside Connection, Murderin, Ice Cube, Ass Kicking, WC, Mac 10, Gansta Rap to actually make you bow down. When this album dropped, there was nothing that could stand up to it. This FACT will be argued by anyone who was and east coast rap fan at the time but, of course, they are wrong. Westside connection touches fans in a spot that no other group can. Songs like Bow Down and The Gangsta, The Killa, and The Dope Dealer make you want to make them other fools bow down. Get this album...or you just won't have anything to compare new rap to, to see if it's any good. Always look at the classics, that's what I say. This album is now classic. IMO the best of all two(2) Westside Connection albums.
5. Insane Clown Posse - The Great Milenko
This is also one of my personal favorites but it's one of the TOP TEN because of the production. Mike E. Clark was the producer for ICP for almost 10 years. He produced this album and hasn't topped himself since then, to my knowledge. The arrangement of songs and the general tone of this album screams ICP. Casual fans and Juggalos agree that this is the best ICP album of all time. The Great Milenko has so many great songs, such as: What is a Juggalo, House of Horrors, Boogie Woogie Woo, and The Neden Game, just to name a few. These song's are incredible and I don't really think I can describe them in a way that anyone can understand. I would suggest buying the album to see for yourself, I'm confident that you won't be disappointed.
6. Tesla - Mechanical Resonance
Another one of my personal fav's makin it to the TOP TEN. Tesla was almost just like all the other Hair Bands of the 1980s, but they were...just better. There's no other way to describe these guys: JUST BETTER. Tesla has a unique yet familiar sound and for Big 80's rock fans like myself, this is rare. This is another energy CD, listenable all the way through. If you take one thing from Mechanical Resonance, let it be Cumin Atcha Live. There is hardly a rock song that rivals the energy of this one. Check it out if you have the interest and a chance.
7. Orgy - Candyass
This album is incredible. There's no question of why it should be on the TOP TEN...it would present a problem if I had to rank them. I once heard that Jay Gordon told an interviewer that the group was named Orgy because they were like an "Orgy of sound." He went on to explain that each member of the band had a sound that didn't really belong anywhere but when they all came together, it was like an orgy. Whatever the band name, these guys can seriously kick ass! We all remember songs like Stiches and Pantomime. But I know the one that sticks out in everybody's mind is Orgy's cover of the 1984 New Order hit Blue Monday from their album Substance. It's one of my favorite's too, but whatever reason you buy this album...actually, you don't need a reason, just buy it.
8. Deftones - White Pony
Hmm...Energy seems to be a recurring theme in my TOP TEN. Maybe that's because energy in music is like air in breathing...it's necessary. White Pony really shows off the Deftones' talents. This album rivals Around the Fur in listenallthewaythroughability and Chino Moreno hits some really high notes which is fun. White Pony also includes the songs Change and Knife Party - both great songs. You may have heard Change on the Return of the Rock: Vol 2 album. Anyway, if you're looking for a band that rocks and has a voice that kills you softly...this is your band.
9. Nirvana - Nevermind
You didn't think I'd forget did you? I'm gonna tell you the greatest CD of all the time...Nevermind. You won't get it anyway. Nirvana...wow, there is so much to say about Nirvana...I shan't say anything more. I will say that if you don't have this album, something is wrong with you. Seriously. Please purchase this album....AND FOR THE LAST TIME, Smells Like Teen Spirit, IS NOT THE ONLY GOOD SONG!
10. Makaveli: The Don Killuminati - The 7 Day Theory
A lot of controversy surrounding this disc. A LOT! One thing you'll notice is that the cover has 2 Pac on the cross as/instead of Jesus. The cover alone caused an uproar and it almost wasn't released. The parental advisory sticker was moved to cover the crotch in an obvious concession so the CD could be released. Disregarding the reason behind the cover art, the music is...incredible, undenyably original. Tupac had never done Tupac this way before and fans loved it. 7 Day Theory includes the classics Hail Mary, To Live and Die in LA, Just Like Daddy. The song Blasphemy gives a little insight into the reasoning behind the cover art but other than that, 7 Day Theory is just another ambiguous piece of the legacy that Tupac Shakur left behind.
1. Guns N Roses - Appetite For Destruction
This album has changed my life...and I'm sure I'm not the only one. There is so much energy coming from this piece when you listen to it. Welcome to the Jungle is, hand's down, my favorite track from Appetite. Songs like Paradise City and Sweet Child of Mine make this album a must have and an undebateable classic. I actually frown upon anyone who doesn't have this album. Who are you kidding? No CD you own is superior to GNR, especially if it's AFD! Get on it, doggone it!
2. Prodigy - Fat of the Land
I think you know why I put this one on here. I think music is energy. If you've ever listened to this CD beginning to end, you've felt your adrenaline spike. From the onset Smack my Bitch Up indicates the direction this album is about to take you. All I can say is: Pure Energy. I love this album for is replayability (if that's not a word, then I made it up) and it's perfection. I don't really think there's one thing wrong with it. Some people complain about the short length, but I think it's a perfect mix of energy and length, just enough so you don't get tired of it. No album has come close to Fat of the Land since it's release.
3. Eminem - Slim Shady LP/ Marshall Mathers LP
I put these two albums together because I believe they show two complimenting sides to Eminem. A lot of people don't like Eminem's music for the obscene and vulgar nature of just about every song, but his skills as a lyricist should be recognized. The two albums, if listened to in succession, provide an interesting experience. It's amazing that Eminem can rap in so many different styles on only two consecutive discs. He can go from My Name Is to The way I am in only 1 move! That's good math college boy! Eminem is incredible, and if you don't have these albums, there's a hole in your collection.
4. Westside Connection - Bow Down
The only album of it's kind until recently. When I say "It's kind" I don't mean Gangsta Rap, I mean: Westside Connection, Murderin, Ice Cube, Ass Kicking, WC, Mac 10, Gansta Rap to actually make you bow down. When this album dropped, there was nothing that could stand up to it. This FACT will be argued by anyone who was and east coast rap fan at the time but, of course, they are wrong. Westside connection touches fans in a spot that no other group can. Songs like Bow Down and The Gangsta, The Killa, and The Dope Dealer make you want to make them other fools bow down. Get this album...or you just won't have anything to compare new rap to, to see if it's any good. Always look at the classics, that's what I say. This album is now classic. IMO the best of all two(2) Westside Connection albums.
5. Insane Clown Posse - The Great Milenko
This is also one of my personal favorites but it's one of the TOP TEN because of the production. Mike E. Clark was the producer for ICP for almost 10 years. He produced this album and hasn't topped himself since then, to my knowledge. The arrangement of songs and the general tone of this album screams ICP. Casual fans and Juggalos agree that this is the best ICP album of all time. The Great Milenko has so many great songs, such as: What is a Juggalo, House of Horrors, Boogie Woogie Woo, and The Neden Game, just to name a few. These song's are incredible and I don't really think I can describe them in a way that anyone can understand. I would suggest buying the album to see for yourself, I'm confident that you won't be disappointed.
6. Tesla - Mechanical Resonance
Another one of my personal fav's makin it to the TOP TEN. Tesla was almost just like all the other Hair Bands of the 1980s, but they were...just better. There's no other way to describe these guys: JUST BETTER. Tesla has a unique yet familiar sound and for Big 80's rock fans like myself, this is rare. This is another energy CD, listenable all the way through. If you take one thing from Mechanical Resonance, let it be Cumin Atcha Live. There is hardly a rock song that rivals the energy of this one. Check it out if you have the interest and a chance.
7. Orgy - Candyass
This album is incredible. There's no question of why it should be on the TOP TEN...it would present a problem if I had to rank them. I once heard that Jay Gordon told an interviewer that the group was named Orgy because they were like an "Orgy of sound." He went on to explain that each member of the band had a sound that didn't really belong anywhere but when they all came together, it was like an orgy. Whatever the band name, these guys can seriously kick ass! We all remember songs like Stiches and Pantomime. But I know the one that sticks out in everybody's mind is Orgy's cover of the 1984 New Order hit Blue Monday from their album Substance. It's one of my favorite's too, but whatever reason you buy this album...actually, you don't need a reason, just buy it.
8. Deftones - White Pony
Hmm...Energy seems to be a recurring theme in my TOP TEN. Maybe that's because energy in music is like air in breathing...it's necessary. White Pony really shows off the Deftones' talents. This album rivals Around the Fur in listenallthewaythroughability and Chino Moreno hits some really high notes which is fun. White Pony also includes the songs Change and Knife Party - both great songs. You may have heard Change on the Return of the Rock: Vol 2 album. Anyway, if you're looking for a band that rocks and has a voice that kills you softly...this is your band.
9. Nirvana - Nevermind
You didn't think I'd forget did you? I'm gonna tell you the greatest CD of all the time...Nevermind. You won't get it anyway. Nirvana...wow, there is so much to say about Nirvana...I shan't say anything more. I will say that if you don't have this album, something is wrong with you. Seriously. Please purchase this album....AND FOR THE LAST TIME, Smells Like Teen Spirit, IS NOT THE ONLY GOOD SONG!
10. Makaveli: The Don Killuminati - The 7 Day Theory
A lot of controversy surrounding this disc. A LOT! One thing you'll notice is that the cover has 2 Pac on the cross as/instead of Jesus. The cover alone caused an uproar and it almost wasn't released. The parental advisory sticker was moved to cover the crotch in an obvious concession so the CD could be released. Disregarding the reason behind the cover art, the music is...incredible, undenyably original. Tupac had never done Tupac this way before and fans loved it. 7 Day Theory includes the classics Hail Mary, To Live and Die in LA, Just Like Daddy. The song Blasphemy gives a little insight into the reasoning behind the cover art but other than that, 7 Day Theory is just another ambiguous piece of the legacy that Tupac Shakur left behind.
