Brenda Scott14 said:I honestly don't even know what constitutes a "complete" artist anymore...
Fair enough—perhaps I was being a bit hyperbolic there—but I truly felt that, given the sheer scope of his work, he might eventually find a way to be more... well, concrete. 😁
Harold Wright54 said:maybe one day, just totally exhausted by it all, he’ll pick up an acoustic guitar and record a folk album
Hmm, I'm not quite sure that's the direction it would take... It feels more likely that if we were looking for a melodic vibe, we'd land somewhere in the realm of Silver Jews or Starlite Walker. Now *that* would be brilliant. 😍
Alright, let me start by copying over some details regarding the technical side of things:
Biblical Violence—a gentleman, an artist, and quite the adventurer says: The very first track actually came out of the final rehearsal of my old band, and I ended up uploading it online under the name Biblical Violence. Shortly after that, an American indie label (Skrot up) reached out to me with an offer to release a cassette on their label. Since they were so enthusiastic about it, they asked if I could record more material, which eventually led to the creation of the full album-cassette titled Bib Vio. To be perfectly honest, if it hadn't been for that specific offer, I’m not entirely certain I would have continued down this path... perhaps in a different capacity, but it is quite difficult to pursue this kind of music without some sort of feedback loop. As for the technical aspects, I produced the entire album myself on a home computer—running my guitar through a bass amp and playing around with various rhythms on this ancient synthesizer I had lying around.
And now, for my own two cents. Generally speaking, I find Biblical Violence to be somewhat utterly dreadful. Well—perhaps not *entirely* dreadful, because while the music is far too invasive for my personal tastes, I must admit I have a certain respect for the spirit and the sheer laziness involved... which, if he weren't being quite so lazy, might have resulted in a near-perfect artist. I rather enjoy the nonchalance and the playfulness of it all. I appreciate those attempts at spontaneity that unfold in real-time. I find myself drawn to the refusal to meet demands for continuity or cohesion... the way it trivializes traditional form. Long live Biblical Violence, and long live irreverent music! 🙂
Well, yes—my thanks go out to both Bo and the entire Demode crew for inviting us to play and enjoy some of Ted’s brew... We’ll certainly aim to be a bit more witty next time. Hopefully... 😁
It was genuinely spectacular. I had my heart set on catching Under the Hedge, but honestly, this turned out to be just as incredible... if not better. 😍
We have some truly incredible bands around here—gentlepuma20 actually put together a decent little list earlier—but if you ask me, what’s really missing from the scene are those polished, pure pop acts... I could easily bring up Marshmallow, but then I'd just look like I was playing favorites with my own friends, wouldn't I? Still, one can't ignore the facts. 🙂
Topic! 🙏 Generally speaking, I should probably say that all of this—well, it certainly has its own set of pros and cons. If we consider the procurement of legal physical media here in the States, the situation hasn't actually shifted much from ten or fifteen years ago; it remains quite difficult to track down certain releases through standard retail distribution. Take the latest Andrew Bird album, for instance—which isn't even particularly obscure compared to, say, those niche records that boldscout72 listens to. As for pricing... I won't even go there: the latest LP Conor Oberst was listed at Dancing Bear for $60. Meanwhile, online, that exact same record is sitting at 12 dollars. Even if we factor in extra for shipping, it’s still $17 cheaper. On the other hand, the internet allows us to catch a scent of everything that might otherwise be out of reach... and we get to decide whether or not we want to part with our money for it. Jeff Tweedy offered an interesting perspective on this matter in Wired a few years back. Regarding the actual hoarding of music—as much as I admire the unquenchable thirst for new sounds possessed by anti-person or richkid (hey, guys! 😬)—I personally don't lean that way. That is likely why I decided to dust off the turntable... because I truly believe I can always discover something fresh within the music I already love. Provided, of course, that I listen closely enough. I also tend to keep a lower-capacity iPod, as I fear one might simply lose themselves in such a vast quantity. And regardless, it seems to me that I still achieve a perfectly solid ratio of new discoveries to familiar favorites.
As for video rental stores, I haven't the slightest clue... I suspect they've all vanished into thin air. But, you know, one can always just download it or order a copy online instead. 🙂
Kyle Lee7 said:I saw them announce that movie in The New York Times. It's by the same director who did the Spy (Others), but I can't find any info on whether it's hitting theaters (or when), or if it's going straight to streaming...
Actually, that’s not quite right... The Spy was directed by Amenábar, whereas The Orphanage was actually a Bayon film. To be honest—and I say this with all due respect—it's rare to see such a stellar genre piece nowadays... though I highly doubt it'll get a wide theatrical release here in the States. 👍
None of the music moderators have ever laid a finger on your signature. Those changes... they're nothing more than malicious outside influences—sort of counter-revolutionary elements, if you will. 😠
William Lewis26 said:if we're talking strictly about the bottom line—you know, the cold, hard cash—then back in the day, folks heading out for a few rounds at the local pub were shelling out $67.
analogpilot382 said:Well, even Vatroslav isn't there...
Forget about that festival—just get yourself over here instead. The weather is absolutely gorgeous right now... truly perfect. I'll make sure you're well taken care of with plenty of artisanal cheeses, fresh cream, and maybe even a round of badminton if you're feeling up for it... 😬
