#Theo Kandel

[gnnosis]

on nostalgia + the good old days

[ the office, 9x23 / “last year’s winter,” cinders / christmas at combe park (series), peter brown / “anticipation,” carly simon / “what if it all works out in the end?,” theo kandel / the anthropocene reviewed: auld lang syne,” john green ]

[americanahighways]

Grooves & Cuts – August 2024 - #3

Grooves & Cuts – August 2024 - #3 #musicreviews #newmusic2024 @americanahighways #johnapice @asforthefuture @marcdouglasberardo @thisiscaryhudson #birdfeeder @bighasslemedia @pamelamcneillmusic @hermanosgutierrez @evanboyermusic @jeffevansporkestra @larataubmansings @nightmareriver #henryshideaway @theokandel @jmcliffordmusic #michaelmenager @inthesetrees #writtenbyahuman

Grooves & Cuts – August 2024 – #3 These reviews are recent older releases from earlier this year. They got away the first time & are worth a look. Due to the overwhelming late entry submissions Grooves & Cuts will soon cut back to a shorter copy to allow for more titles, a brief music column & vintage music by obscure artists who deserve a second chance. Thanks for reading. Spilled Mercury: As…

[wataksampingan]

Very long Chapter 96 feelings/thoughts below cut coz I saved my hard-earned Naver cookies for this and I'm going to react while it's fresh dammit.

Spoilers in every possible way, as always.

Oh my God its their first official date and of course it doesn't go Theo's way at all coz he's fighting a lost cause against an author with a sense of humour I share. Thank God his people love him

Nearly 100 chapters later and only now do we start steering towards Therdeo "My angel" Lapileon from the prologue (which I still find it difficult to fathom; the road is long and arduous from Therdeo 'Face as Red as My Eyes' Lapileon we see right now)

I have yet to translate the dialogue properly, but that last panel of him honestly unnerves me (and judging from Google Translated comments in Korean, I'm not the only one.) I'm not really one for the kind of ML who is madly obsessive over their love interest to extremely difficult extents coz I'm too old and cynical to see this as a good thing in a relationship, fictional or otherwise (This is purely a personal preference; no judgement if that's your jam and jelly)

But the thing is that it makes sense. Of course Theo would get dangerous over the first woman he's fallen in love with. Of course he'd do anything to keep her now that, yknow, she's actually made her feelings known. After 90+ chapters of angsting, literally watching her die a few times in front of him, holding such huge feelings of guilt for what his blood has done to her, quietly despairing over keeping anyone close to him coz he's a Lapileon and they succumb so often to death -- this overwhelming fear of losing her is understandable. The idea of her leaving now must be intolerable, like "not after every damn thing I've been through. Everything we have been through. Over my cold dead body".

...I've had the thought quite a few times that seungu succeeded in convincing me that Theo is scary, and this chapter - while also very sweet - is really laying that fact out again in no uncertain terms: Therdeo Lapileon really shouldn't be messed with.

The thing is, meta-wise, there is no end to cold, stern dukes of the frozen North with fearsome reputations, black/dark hair and red/dark eyes - it's one of the most longstanding fantasy romance tropes in manhwa after all. Throw a stone and you'll hit a milord with a chest so wide you can fit a full dresser sideways between his shoulders and a face so stony Medusa is taking notes. And of course, his grace is going to have the reputation of Ultimate Warrior and Sovereign of His Land, Tamer of the Terrain, Reviver of the Barren Soil Now Made Fertile under His Leadership, because only such a powerful man with a heart of ice and terror would have the wherewithal to bend the unyielding north to his will. He isn't emperor/king simply because of circumstances (TM), character and/or choice.

To name just a few: Prince (...kinda? Sorta? Its a long story) Killian from Like Wind on a Dry Branch, Hades from I Married the Main Lead's Dad, Riftan from Under the Oak Tree, Kandel from I Thought My Time Was Up, Milian from Karina's Last Days; heck, even the other Killian from Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story is about to inherit a territory that isn't so great but which he will no doubt develop into a thriving land coz he's Capable that way. If you remove the hair and eye colour conditions, there are even more examples. 99% of them are said to strike fear into the hearts of men just by being mentioned in a room.

...ngl, putting my gigantic bias aside, Theo truly is among my top three scariest ML. Not even Killian (Rieta's) gives me pause the way Theo does, and I have immense respect and admiration for the way Like Wind on A Dry Branch is told (and translated). I know Killian is a powerful man; I feel Theo is threatening. (Brief aside here to acknowledge that Killian has game for days, while Theo is....... look, he's trying.)

Take this opinion with many grains of salt, but few MLs that I've seen so far (and admittedly my repertoire is probably very limited compared to others) has come close to the time Theo plain snapped during Celphi's bullying arc, and when he nearly decapitated a wholeass princess in front of the entire court because she killed his wife (again. And yes, justifiable but still, in front of the EMPEROR HIMSELF.)

Also, the man looked like THIS when the servant who poisoned her begged him to "go back to the princess":

I say this with all love: Theo is not a balanced individual.

We already know this is a world where medieval torture is par for the course, but so far it's been reserved for Gen, who tortured and experimented on a child, and this dude who's been an accessory to Dodolea's crimes since the beginning. Theo does not give a single fuck about trivial things like consequences when it comes to Celphi and Perry's wellbeing. The world will burn if it must, just so he can find out who hurt them.

I said before that Saoirse is a true Lapileon, and Theo was the softest hearted of the siblings. I still maintain it's true, but with the addendum that Theo isn't far off in ruthlessness. You just need to make the mistake of hurting his wife or his son.

Granted, the obsession is only a problem if he restricts Perry just because she's "His". And she's proven a few times that she will Do Shit She Wants regardless of the Lapileons, Princess Dodolea or even herself (god, the way she second guessed herself so hard, only to bust back into the room with those shackles and physically FIGHT MIA OFF in ch 92 - Phineas owes her impulsiveness his life literally). I don't think the story can logically progress that way unless Perry has some sort of personality transplant. And I trust seungu too much for that. The fear is in more what he'll do behind her back (please don't Theo, we've been through this, you know what happened the last time you did things without telling her first - and even if other things went well (like suppressing ugly false stories in publications) that doesn't guarantee you're doing the right thing by not keeping her informed, you walnut.

...yes I know she also has the same bad habit of Not Telling You Her Business but she's LEARNING. I think.)

...also, tbf, Theo doesn't need his obsession to make him a danger to his own love life. Romance or not, he's still Socially Awkward and Fucked Up so lord only knows how many awkward mistakes he's going to make trying to actively court his wife 🥲

Then again, it's not like she's any better considering her last serious relationship was so awful, she literally died and went back in time. I'm not surprised, and in fact quite glad, it took her this long to admit to her finer feelings. However, now this is slightly uncharted territory, and this woman bottles up her feelings and lies to herself just about as much as Theo does. (Why are you so bothered Mia spent so much time around him? Why are you so upset that you can't do more to help him? Why are you so worried whenever he's seemingly avoiding you? Why do you look away each time he gives you puppy dog eyes, Pereshati? HMMM? WHY INDEED)

And now they have to return to the capital with all these revelations, and be within reach of the imperial family again and I AM AFRAID FOR THEM, PRECIOUS, I TRULY AM.

On a completely different tangent: I am truly not a fan of the novel ending where Theo ends up being crowned emperor. So if this manhwa ends with the coronation of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Therdeo Lapileon and Her Imperial Majesty Empress Pereshati Jahardt, I will be heartbroken. Like, I would have the same reaction to it the way Game of Thrones fans reacted to Season 8. That's how bad I would take it. I hope to all things good seungu deviates from there as well. It feels like the romance is following the novel just a smidge more - a soupçon if you will - in this season, so I'm a little trepidatious about what other aspects might follow. I remain a big fan of how different the manhwa direction is, so... GO SEUNGU!! FOLLOW YOUR STAR!!

P/S: my train of thought while reading ch 90:

Seungu is just bringing all of Phineas' personal trauma in full technicolor when he flashes back to his younger self witnessing his parents fight while his older brother sustains a severe eye injury, oh my god. This poor boy - no wonder he wanted to run so badly.

Oh god, Gloria having to try and save her children from this insane man.

Okay, so this cements that it was Theo's grandfather who was tyrannical as fuck and abused everyone including his youngest grandson? not Theo's father who also looks like he was just Trying His Best? But Gen's dialogue mentions "abeoji" (father)? Did Phineas' older brother neglect his kids or grow up into another abuser??? oh GOD THIS FAMILY

PPS: I cannot WAIT to see how the English translators handle that panel in ch95 when he finally finds enough braincells to return her embrace (that's not just any hug, cmon - that's a full on, no holds barred, literary Embrace)

I'm fairly sure she said "It's/I'm cold", but I also got overexcited because I thought she said "I like you" (???) It's easy to overlap/overhear either phrase as each other coz they sound fairly similar if you say it quickly (same energy like saying "suki" in Japanese but you need context to know if they mean they like a person or something else entirely).

Either way, it was definitely NOT "saranghae", which let's face it, IS FAR TOO DEEP for where they are right now. These two doofuses have only just begun to find out what their feelings mean, tho Theo may be too quick a study , eomma help.

PPPS: Ep 87 comes out in English tomorrow morning (for us in GMT+8 anyway) AND I WILL HAVE WORDS ABOUT THAT CONVERSATION, VJFHDJSKSKSL I CANNOT WAIT

PPPPS: it just occurred to me that all the examples I mentioned about the other comparable dukes of the North have more or less Definitively gotten together with their love interests, emotionally and/or physically. I mean if someone came up with a gantt chart/comparative timeline/line graph of when each duke finally kissed/tumbled into bed with their love interests to prove me wrong/right, that'd be fantastic but anyway

Theo has only just hugged her in ch 95.

They have shared a bed for over 90 chapters and it is ONLY JUST NOW that there is prolonged bodily contact apart from holding (often gloved) hands.

...I keep saying this because it's true: I love this slow burn so much.

[mollyrolls]

aaaaaaa!!!! thank you @seroh for the tag, this looks like fun! i have the most boring music taste ever though so if anyone judges me i will cry

rules: list your top 5 albums from your top 5 artists (can't have a repeat of the same artist) on a poll, so your followers can vote which album they think captures your vibe the best

i’m legitimately laughing out loud at these picks but they’re my favorites!

no pressure tags: @froyaoya @skrunkly-soaked-rat @jewishscorbus and you 🫵🫵🫵

[mxddyhero]

what song do you associate with juza?

God so many... but here's some of my faves:

Tired Eyes and Heavy Hearts by The Gospel Youth

Speak Soft by AS IT IS

Melancholyism by Super Whatevr

Don't Worry, You Will by lovelytheband

Cheerios & Chocolate Milk by Theo Kandel

Confidence by Oscar Scheller

Nights Like These by The Ghost Club

If you listen to any of them, PLEASE let me know what you think and also PLEASE tell me songs that YOU associate with Juza begging pleading crying-

[valleygirlfag]

This is just what winter is like every year

[mik-in-the-internet-of-things]

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[blurglesmurfklaine]

spotify wrapped 11, 33, 55, 77, 99 :D

HIIII JEANNE!!!!! ❤️ SWITIE IN CRIME

11. Bad Habit by Steve Lacy

33. Pancakes For Dinner by Lizzie McAlpine

55. For The Time Being by Sammy Rae & Th Friends

77. Treat People With Kindness by Harry Styles

99. Half As Cool by Theo Kandel

Thanks for the ask! I love these sm ❤️

[teenplicity]

TEENPLICITY Radio - July Mix

TEENPLICITY Radio – July Mix

Making playlists can be as personal and vulnerable as it is exciting. Teenplicity has asked numerous artists to create playlists for people who have read their interviews and they have delivered beautifully. Which is why Teenplicity decided to create our Spotify account to give readers easier access to their favorite artists’ favorite music. However, we realized it wouldn’t be fair to ask our…

[auressea]

Meet Theo Kandel.  check out his channel, he just released some original music

[poet-picker-prophet-pusher]

10/26/2022

Song of the day: Me & All My Friends Have Got the Blues by Theo Kandel

I just realized this song was released several months ago, and I love it.

[songspiral]

"Elegy" by Theo Kandel

[auressea]

Jewish artist, Theo Kandel -- this isn’t the artist’s video- it’s reposted.  here is the addy to his youtube channel - he’s a talented ‘cover-artist’. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoKandel/featured he recently released his own music  “For Yom Kippur, I was asked by my synagogue (Central Synagogue in New York City) to write a song inspired by the story of Jonah and the Whale. And here it is! I hope it inspires you, whatever your religious persuasion, to think about how you can better your own life and the live of those around you in this time. “ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUCbpxtOEI

Okay this kinda fucks

[onestowatch]

Theo Kandel’s “Anaconda Hearts” Is a Striking Portrait of a Broken Relationship [Premiere]

Photo: Gabe Drechsler and Trent Millspaugh

Following the success of his last single, "I Don't Wanna Think About That," Theo Kandel continues through the timeline of a breakup with his latest single, "Anaconda Hearts." The song, which drops tomorrow May 28, compares his broken relationship to the strength of an anaconda and is paired with a visually stimulating and intimate music video.

"Anaconda Hearts" begins with a dreamy soundscape featuring horns and sultry guitar picking that sets the scene for listeners. Composed in a 5/4 meter, a meter uncommon for this style of music, the song nonetheless captures our attention with Kandel's warm vocals and radically honest lyrical style. "I like to think it's not an inaccessible five-four–you almost don't even recognize it," notes Kandel. "Fusing all of these elements together to make it sound like nothing that I've heard–I'm proud of that. I'm proud of creating something that I think is accessible and also interesting… I think that people of all different musical backgrounds can find something in that song."

The music video for the single is an equally enthralling yet simplistic piece of art. Viewers are met with hazy scenes of Kandel sitting alone in a room full of greenery intercut with nostalgic, camcorder shot scenes, which have become a staple in the artist's music videos. Pensively looking into the camera, Kandel grapples with what to say and do during the deafening silence between two lovers about to part ways. "We suffocate and squeeze too hard," sings the rising alternative-pop singer-songwriter as actual anacondas and boa constrictors wrap and slither all over his body.

"Anaconda Hearts" is from the artist's forthcoming concept EP, Spin Cycle, which will be released June 18. The record is musically intricate, layered, and blends a variety of instrumentation that creates a solid sonic identity that directly distinguishes Kandel as an artist. Each song from the EP will also have a companion music video to elevate the listening experience and tell the story of each song in a visual medium.

Watch the "Anaconda Hearts" video below:

[strang3-marz]

just here for my after shower/before bed hoots 🤪

[hoaithugothica]

(Theo Kandel)