But the thought of being a lunatic did not greatly trouble him, the horror was that he might be wrong
George Orwell, 1984
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Michael jackson and growing up
Michael Jackson!
Voila ! how u doing? ;) btw, sorry for a post almost after eternity. I have resolved to publish quite frequently from now on( that is IF I see ppl are reading my blog at all ) By the way, do u see that chat box on the right? It works as an aver to check how many ppl are reading this. And it turns out I am the only one :(
So, the day was fun, I bunked a couple of classes asusual , am about to end wuthering heights. Nothing special. The better part is: I came back to my room, switched on my speakers . full volume on michael jackson. Bolted the door( for other’s sake if they enter :D ) put a mirror on the floor so I could see my foot steps clearly and let my hair down.
OMG! Its awesome fun. Makes me wonder why didn’t I dance everyday before. Man! Dancing makes u happy.. instantaneously!!
As a matter of fact, I did take a few hip-hop classes a year back. It used to be fun, but too much too soon. I remember walking at nearly 3 km/hr with iron maiden screaming in my ears, in dark chilly nights. Such was the rebellion from inside.
So, im happy it happened at last. Im finally able to dance.ive grown up!
This with a lot more changes, help prove the fact.
•I love bitching and gossiping ;)
•I can swear and abuse. Use expletives and the more than just the F word.
•I don’t run away when ppl play hindi songs( though it’ll take few more months or years, when I wont make faces)
•I don’t mind admitting, I was checking out “the smart guy, out there”
•I ‘can’ wear sexy heels, skirts and off shoulder dresses to malls without being pink.
•Im going to blog regularly ;) . like old unemployed person. Hehe :D
Voila ! how u doing? ;) btw, sorry for a post almost after eternity. I have resolved to publish quite frequently from now on( that is IF I see ppl are reading my blog at all ) By the way, do u see that chat box on the right? It works as an aver to check how many ppl are reading this. And it turns out I am the only one :(
So, the day was fun, I bunked a couple of classes asusual , am about to end wuthering heights. Nothing special. The better part is: I came back to my room, switched on my speakers . full volume on michael jackson. Bolted the door( for other’s sake if they enter :D ) put a mirror on the floor so I could see my foot steps clearly and let my hair down.
OMG! Its awesome fun. Makes me wonder why didn’t I dance everyday before. Man! Dancing makes u happy.. instantaneously!!
As a matter of fact, I did take a few hip-hop classes a year back. It used to be fun, but too much too soon. I remember walking at nearly 3 km/hr with iron maiden screaming in my ears, in dark chilly nights. Such was the rebellion from inside.
So, im happy it happened at last. Im finally able to dance.ive grown up!
This with a lot more changes, help prove the fact.
•I love bitching and gossiping ;)
•I can swear and abuse. Use expletives and the more than just the F word.
•I don’t run away when ppl play hindi songs( though it’ll take few more months or years, when I wont make faces)
•I don’t mind admitting, I was checking out “the smart guy, out there”
•I ‘can’ wear sexy heels, skirts and off shoulder dresses to malls without being pink.
•Im going to blog regularly ;) . like old unemployed person. Hehe :D
Thursday, December 10, 2009
American History X, Critique
"We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature..." was a part of the first inaugural speech by the then US President Abraham Lincoln; also quoted in the feature film American History X towards the end.
The films story spindles into a powerful drama with the black-nigger and white-supremacists political ideology. The good thing about the film is despite having a very modest story line, has very powerful implications. Also quite surprisingly the film didn't have any happy/moral ending nor does it favour any of the views in particular.
Much like India the US has long history of racism and slavery. The civil war started with the bombardment of the Fort Sumtor by the South states or the Confederate (slave) states in support of nationalism of slavery, on the other hand the North supported the abolitionism. The war had serious consequences but it did ultimately lead to abolition of slavery, and paving a path for US to become the sole super power of the world.
In the film, the main protagonist becomes a part of a neo-nazi street gang, a group formed due to fear of the dominance of the black in the neighbourhood. In a rage incident he is convicted of voluntary-manslaughter and put into prison. In a series of happenings as an inmate, he gets disillusioned by his gang members and finds out the racism is a pointless and a flawed concept.
It is interesting to note that during the antebellum period the northern states, dominated by the Republican parties, wanted to abolish slavery and even considered it as a social evil, but as Frederick Douglass said "The cry of Free Man was raised, not for the extension of liberty to the black man, but for the protection of the liberty of the white" resonating the fact that white-labour could face a danger once slavery would be legal system in the North. Now in the story, set in 90s, the white-supremacy ideology is primarily backed by the resent in local population due to the social and economical provisions provided to the blacks since the time of the Lincoln for their social up-lift-ment, which was now, according to the local neighbourhood, eating up all the white's space.
Towards the end Edward Norton, playing the protagonist superbly renders the transformation from the crazy short tempered skinhead into a remorseful and a deeply understanding being. A must watch.
The films story spindles into a powerful drama with the black-nigger and white-supremacists political ideology. The good thing about the film is despite having a very modest story line, has very powerful implications. Also quite surprisingly the film didn't have any happy/moral ending nor does it favour any of the views in particular.
Much like India the US has long history of racism and slavery. The civil war started with the bombardment of the Fort Sumtor by the South states or the Confederate (slave) states in support of nationalism of slavery, on the other hand the North supported the abolitionism. The war had serious consequences but it did ultimately lead to abolition of slavery, and paving a path for US to become the sole super power of the world.
In the film, the main protagonist becomes a part of a neo-nazi street gang, a group formed due to fear of the dominance of the black in the neighbourhood. In a rage incident he is convicted of voluntary-manslaughter and put into prison. In a series of happenings as an inmate, he gets disillusioned by his gang members and finds out the racism is a pointless and a flawed concept.
It is interesting to note that during the antebellum period the northern states, dominated by the Republican parties, wanted to abolish slavery and even considered it as a social evil, but as Frederick Douglass said "The cry of Free Man was raised, not for the extension of liberty to the black man, but for the protection of the liberty of the white" resonating the fact that white-labour could face a danger once slavery would be legal system in the North. Now in the story, set in 90s, the white-supremacy ideology is primarily backed by the resent in local population due to the social and economical provisions provided to the blacks since the time of the Lincoln for their social up-lift-ment, which was now, according to the local neighbourhood, eating up all the white's space.
Towards the end Edward Norton, playing the protagonist superbly renders the transformation from the crazy short tempered skinhead into a remorseful and a deeply understanding being. A must watch.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Denims
Denims, Blue, College, Reckless
Related.
When I was 4, Dad was back from U.S after a year, I remember I had grown shy to him. On the phone everyday all I could manage reciting to him were a few chuckles being asked what I wanted.
But my sister taught me to ask for a pup and a mask. He got me a soft stuffed golden “huge” little pup. And he got me my first pair of woodlands and lee jeans. Both of these have stayed with me since then.Im 19 now.
Denims are the favorite of all college goers. They carry a I-am-a-student tag with them world wide. Much because:
They don’t need maintenance. Theyre cool.And they last long,very long J
I don’t throw my jeans,they’re preserved or passed on (very few people like to take them in their abject state, though).
*Or*
I paint on them,embellish them with sequins, cut them to shorts.Do can whatever but can’t throw them.
Ive seen my friends using their jeans as notepads even! They come handy for doodling. And who said we need a towel to wipe our hands?
The blue becomes darker with patches after some time . But don’t worry,it only iterates the fact that 
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Music I grew up Listening to
Finally I AM writing about music on my blog… god knows for how long I have been trying to do this …But whatever! lets give it a shot.
Prescript : Since I realized it is rather a long post,I’ve tried my best not to make it lengthy by breaking it into parts. The reader should be able to identify the most interesting part and read . Cheers!
Okay so Michael Jackson had this mysterious death yesterday..and suddenly the whole world adulates him- even the people who had heard their first and last jackson song from a rowdy teenager over speeding on the road with music system blaring!
Michael Jackson will be remembered for his pop beats forever. There is no doubt about it. It is indeed the end of an era. I loved his music too.. heard him first time when I was 6-7 years old. It was the black or white album.
Though the charges of child molestation might be acquitted but the image of him dangling his few month old baby will never leave my mind. He is and will remain guilty for it. I never liked him as a person.i infact always rebelled him.i hated him because he changed his skin and sang no matter if its black or white. Very ironic.very bad.
but
This post isnt going to be about the greatest rock songs/blues/metal or anything like that. I think a much elaborate and informational place for that would be 500 songs that shaped rock .find the link here
I also wont criticize anybody like himesh or praise some one like axl rose here :P
This will be just about what I like to listen to…and how I have grown up what I have - apropos to music of course( that’s different that music has shaped me in other ways as well- about my opinions, ideas and ideals. It has given me the teachings I should have got form religious books ..if I had believed in any. And so here am with music as my only religion)
People often ask me if I ever listen to hindi music.yes I do.i grew up as a normal child with sri devi on tv! =) but I hate hindi music now.neither new nor old or very old. Im not mature enough for the very old ones and I hate when people tell me in jam sessions the song im crooning has a double meaning which is very pervert. Same applies to pop songs. Well, majority of them..erm like rihana, Madonna ,JLO, kylie…wow I just realised its almost everybody!!
In my playlist you could find a blues song next to heavy metal proceeded by country understandable by people who don’t pay heed to genres.
It is also contrary to the fact, that I don’t download albums ever or what people/radio/world wide web/magazines suggest, that I have a decent knowledge on this beloved topic. My music grooming started very early. When I sould have been listening to only nursery rhymes I remember I had alternate papa roch and twinkle twinkle on my music system. All credits to a grown up music fan in the house if u are blessed to have one.
Here is a list of *must-listen* songs that you should find interesting.
I have not classified them according to the genre since almost all of would have fallen into one or the other type rock then.
Romantics:
Okay I myself had a ridiculous countenance on my face everytime people started the topic of romantic songs. But thanks to a few friends trespassing my life, I’ve started liking them. To name a few that would ineluctably conjure memories in your mind are:
There were more but I think they will better suit in the sad songs list!
I pay extra attention to the lyrics.. so all the above songs have undoubtedly awesome lyrics. And yes, they are in order.
Besides, I also find the songs from the hindi movies
Thinking of Romance John Bon Jovi’s and Bryan Adam’s romantic classics were the hotbed for most of the poems( in the other blog ). They bring back the teenage memories of having my oh-so-many crushes ;)
When Im in the mood of getting inspired to play my guitar or just happy for how beautiful the music is, I like to listen to these:
Dream theater:
I was introduced to the band when I was in XI th . It was ‘Change of Seasons’ – a 24 minute song!
I remember I laughed it off saying it would still be playing even when I would wake up from a sleep.Dream Theater is now one of the most respected bands for me now.It has the best members in everything..and they gel so well.It is a tight band.
The must listen songs by dream theater would be :
Another band I find similar because of the high pitched vocals would be
Iron Maiden : I’ve known people who started rock with Maiden.It hasn’t been the same with me. I started hard rock with
Metallica : That was after Xth. It was the age, when I was extremely rebellious, aggressive and short tempered.I cared about no one else than me.
No wonder Metallica was what I worshiped. The awesome lyrics were a boon.
Must listens :
Megadeth : Most amazing guitar riffs to me.\m/
You have to listen to
Though the lyrics are fantastic.
“I’ve got one hand in my pocket, no hand in destiny” is my favorite line
Alter Bridge, Metallica: *always* work for me when I need anger management.
Lacuna Coil : has awesome vocals. If you like amy lee, chances are high for you to like lacuna too.
Pearl Jam: ideal for exams !! They create songs which will work in lugubrious or ecstatic mood! I love them. Rearview Mirror album is a collection of phenomenal work by the same.
Aerosmith : Wholesome goodness I’ve loved them since a long time.Steve Tyler’s screams are amazing ;D
AC/DC: They aren’t trained musicians as far as I know but still make music that will alleviate all sadness or shake you all night ;)
Female artists:
Other must listens :
Prescript : Since I realized it is rather a long post,I’ve tried my best not to make it lengthy by breaking it into parts. The reader should be able to identify the most interesting part and read . Cheers!
Okay so Michael Jackson had this mysterious death yesterday..and suddenly the whole world adulates him- even the people who had heard their first and last jackson song from a rowdy teenager over speeding on the road with music system blaring!
Michael Jackson will be remembered for his pop beats forever. There is no doubt about it. It is indeed the end of an era. I loved his music too.. heard him first time when I was 6-7 years old. It was the black or white album.
Though the charges of child molestation might be acquitted but the image of him dangling his few month old baby will never leave my mind. He is and will remain guilty for it. I never liked him as a person.i infact always rebelled him.i hated him because he changed his skin and sang no matter if its black or white. Very ironic.very bad.
but
This post isnt going to be about the greatest rock songs/blues/metal or anything like that. I think a much elaborate and informational place for that would be 500 songs that shaped rock .find the link here
I also wont criticize anybody like himesh or praise some one like axl rose here :P
This will be just about what I like to listen to…and how I have grown up what I have - apropos to music of course( that’s different that music has shaped me in other ways as well- about my opinions, ideas and ideals. It has given me the teachings I should have got form religious books ..if I had believed in any. And so here am with music as my only religion)
People often ask me if I ever listen to hindi music.yes I do.i grew up as a normal child with sri devi on tv! =) but I hate hindi music now.neither new nor old or very old. Im not mature enough for the very old ones and I hate when people tell me in jam sessions the song im crooning has a double meaning which is very pervert. Same applies to pop songs. Well, majority of them..erm like rihana, Madonna ,JLO, kylie…wow I just realised its almost everybody!!
In my playlist you could find a blues song next to heavy metal proceeded by country understandable by people who don’t pay heed to genres.
It is also contrary to the fact, that I don’t download albums ever or what people/radio/world wide web/magazines suggest, that I have a decent knowledge on this beloved topic. My music grooming started very early. When I sould have been listening to only nursery rhymes I remember I had alternate papa roch and twinkle twinkle on my music system. All credits to a grown up music fan in the house if u are blessed to have one.
Here is a list of *must-listen* songs that you should find interesting.
I have not classified them according to the genre since almost all of would have fallen into one or the other type rock then.
Romantics:
Okay I myself had a ridiculous countenance on my face everytime people started the topic of romantic songs. But thanks to a few friends trespassing my life, I’ve started liking them. To name a few that would ineluctably conjure memories in your mind are:
- Sometimes when we touch-
- Me and You -Kenny Chesney
- Slow dancing in a burning room - John Mayer
- Eric Clapton -Layla( non acoustic)
- Careless whisper -George Michael
- Romeo and Juliet -Dire straits
- I will always love you – Whitney Houston
- Soldier of fortune- Whitesnake
- Lady in Red -Chris de Burg
There were more but I think they will better suit in the sad songs list!
I pay extra attention to the lyrics.. so all the above songs have undoubtedly awesome lyrics. And yes, they are in order.
Besides, I also find the songs from the hindi movies
- Hum Dil de Chuke sanam
- Gangster and
- Taal
Thinking of Romance John Bon Jovi’s and Bryan Adam’s romantic classics were the hotbed for most of the poems( in the other blog ). They bring back the teenage memories of having my oh-so-many crushes ;)
When Im in the mood of getting inspired to play my guitar or just happy for how beautiful the music is, I like to listen to these:
Dream theater:
I was introduced to the band when I was in XI th . It was ‘Change of Seasons’ – a 24 minute song!
I remember I laughed it off saying it would still be playing even when I would wake up from a sleep.Dream Theater is now one of the most respected bands for me now.It has the best members in everything..and they gel so well.It is a tight band.
The must listen songs by dream theater would be :
- Change of Seasons
- Hollow Years
- Take away my Pain
- Pull me Under
Another band I find similar because of the high pitched vocals would be
Iron Maiden : I’ve known people who started rock with Maiden.It hasn’t been the same with me. I started hard rock with
Metallica : That was after Xth. It was the age, when I was extremely rebellious, aggressive and short tempered.I cared about no one else than me.
No wonder Metallica was what I worshiped. The awesome lyrics were a boon.
Must listens :
- Well, I can’t pin point any songs by metallica-I love them all.For Maiden :
- Rhyme of the ancient mariner
- The longest day are must listens. The art of coming back to the same beat is what I admire the most for maiden songs.
Megadeth : Most amazing guitar riffs to me.\m/
You have to listen to
- Kill the King
- Peace sells
- Holy wars…wow is the only word
- Morning Good Friday.. though I can take only the starting solo, you might the whole song
Though the lyrics are fantastic.
“I’ve got one hand in my pocket, no hand in destiny” is my favorite line
Alter Bridge, Metallica: *always* work for me when I need anger management.
Lacuna Coil : has awesome vocals. If you like amy lee, chances are high for you to like lacuna too.
Pearl Jam: ideal for exams !! They create songs which will work in lugubrious or ecstatic mood! I love them. Rearview Mirror album is a collection of phenomenal work by the same.
Aerosmith : Wholesome goodness I’ve loved them since a long time.Steve Tyler’s screams are amazing ;D
AC/DC: They aren’t trained musicians as far as I know but still make music that will alleviate all sadness or shake you all night ;)
Female artists:
- Britney spears- I don’t know why people have started hating anybody who likes her. Her personal affairs shouldn’t affect her fan following. She started at an early age like MJ.Its understandable why she behaves weirdly at times. I like her, in any case. Of her newest creations, I like Toxic and Womanizer.I’m assuming you have heard of the popular old ones.
- dion: the queen of singing.
- Tracy Champman: I love the lyrics and the acoustic buzz
- 4 non blondes: Amazing vocals. Better still, I can manage singing and playing their songs ;)
- Shakira: Who can afford to *miss* this lady!(pun intended). Apart from the sinuous moves I adore her voice too.
- Jewel : well, If you like acoustic and that peculiar nuances that go with them, this is perfect for you. People have told me my voice matches her’s =)
Other must listens :
- Freebird – skynyrd lynyrd
- than words - extreme
- Whiskey lullaby
- Return to serenity(acoustic) - testament
- Love hurts - nazareth
- Love bites – def leppard
- I love you- saigon kick.. .sweet song!
- Im with you- avril lavigne
- All the things she said- tatu .. its weird the way she screams :P
- Iris- Goo Goo dolls
- American Pie – Don Mclean
- Someday – MLTR …the lyrics blow me away.
- Dire straits ..if you consider lyrics a lot ( like me ).
- Steve Vai- Simly because he IS the god.
- Pink Floyd – Get out of my here if you haven’t heard of him
- Sunday Bloody Sunday-U2
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