#UFO prediction

[futurefatum]

Swarm Of UAP Over US Military Airbases In UK Are Not Drones (Tone: 214)

UFO battles predicted on Dec 4, 2023? Cliff High's predictive software connects Trump, Rogan, and UAP incidents in the UK! #UFO #UAP #Predictions

Posted on November Nov27th, 2024 by @Caspersight ABOUT THIS VIDEO: This video explores a series of strange occurrences involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over U.S. military airbases in the U.K. It delves into theories about what these phenomena might be, from hobbyist drones to alien technology, and criticizes the dismissive labeling of UAP as “drones” without substantial evidence.…

[takunwilliams]

Arnold

ai robot nightmare

the terminator

[selfundiagnosed]

Doesn’t seem like anything too crazy happened on the 15th. Odd.

You want to put me in my place so bad it drives you crazyyyyy hah😏

[kevinwikse]

Recently Discovered Galactic Artifacts Defy Conventional Pre-Programmed Responses Parroted by Fucking Retards.

And the galactic reality begins to unfold. For decades, they've been drip-feeding this into your consciousness, weaving it into the fabric of your everyday lives. The lions among you sheep, unperturbed by the notion of life beyond this planet, have seen the signs. But we lions know this paradigm-shattering truth will not be made public unless it serves the power structure.

The sheep will gladly accept the word of their handlers. And why not? You complied with COVID-19, swallowed the Liberal indoctrination, believed men can get pregnant, can't define what a woman is, supported BLM, think Ukraine is beating Russia, and so on. The sheep have created the stupidest horde of humans this Earth has ever seen.

What use would an advanced, hyper-intelligent species of extraterrestrials have for you? Slaves, food, perhaps? What else could you possibly be good for? Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End… you probably should have read it.

Unprecedented Discovery: Strange Object at Milky Way’s Center Stumps Experts (msn.com)

[bulletproof-vampire]

[monkeyandelf]

A Masonic Prophecy from 1991 Is Unfolding Before Our Eyes: Signs in the Sky and the Coming Global Shift

On https://www.monkeyandelf.com/a-masonic-prophecy-from-1991-is-unfolding-before-our-eyes-signs-in-the-sky-and-the-coming-global-shift/

A Masonic Prophecy from 1991 Is Unfolding Before Our Eyes: Signs in the Sky and the Coming Global Shift

In the spring of 1991, a powerful book was quietly released into the public domain—a book that would ripple through underground communities for decades. That book was Behold a Pale Horse by former naval intelligence officer William Cooper. It was filled with unsettling revelations, many of which seemed too outrageous to believe at the time.

But more than 30 years later, a chilling realization is dawning: what Cooper described in 1991 is eerily consistent with what is happening today.

“They have plans to cause things like earthquakes, war, Messiah, alien landings, and economic collapse…” – Behold a Pale Horse, p. 177

As we witness a global convergence of bizarre atmospheric phenomena, political turmoil, technological acceleration, and public anxiety, it’s worth asking: Were we warned?

Unusual Skies: From Missouri to France, Something Strange Is Happening

The Double Halo Over Albany

On a seemingly ordinary day in Albany, Missouri, amateur skywatcher Dan Bush captured a photograph that quickly spread across the internet. It featured a stunning double halo around the Sun—an event he had never seen before.

Red sprites in France. 06/14/2025 The Return of the Son of Man There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is… pic.twitter.com/yHJjbMBTX5

— ZetaTalk Followers: Watch X, Planet X, aka Nibiru (@ZT_Followers) June 14, 2025

While scientists explained this away as a 22-degree halo caused by ice crystals, this particular phenomenon had an unusually tight 9-degree ring, something exceedingly rare. And Albany wasn’t alone.

France, Texas, and Liverpool: The Same Phenomena, Different Coordinates

Just days later, similar rings appeared over France and Texas.

Abilene – Texas Last week 📷 Paul M Smith photography pic.twitter.com/XsFA4DXfhi

— Catasach (@catasach369) June 14, 2025

Over Liverpool, a dramatic new twist emerged: moving light pillars captured on video by multiple observers. These weren’t lens flares or camera tricks—these were visibly shifting, rotating, and accelerating beams of light in the sky.

Liverpool docks – UK June 14/25 Slowmotion 🎥 Mike O'Hare pic.twitter.com/38Ruaisf95

— Catasach (@catasach369) June 14, 2025

What are they? Natural refraction? Or something else?

Fecha: 2025 Lugar: Estados Unidos Date: 2025 Location: United States #Ovnis #Ufos #UAP #ufosighting #ufotwitter ➡️ https://t.co/cwtBFWpeKK pic.twitter.com/17Ade9G3sG

— 𝐋𝐚 𝐋𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨 (@LlaveAlMisterio) June 11, 2025

Black Rings, Light Pillars, and Moving Sky Phenomena: TikTok and Elon Musk Join In

Across social media, videos of “sky anomalies” are now more common than ever. From black rings floating ominously above urban centers to fast-moving beams and shadowy structures in the clouds, the strange has become mainstream.

One clip from TikTok user Amanda shows a perfectly formed black ring—huge, silent, and accelerating through the sky with a speed and stability no smoke ring could achieve.

@sun_goddess91

What is this?????#ufo#aliens#aliensighting#ufosighting #fyp #foryoupage

♬ original sound – Amanda Trowbridge

A similar video reposted by Elon Musk added fuel to the fire. Initially dismissed as tricks from local fairs, these rings have now been documented globally.

Este anillos negro fue captado en los EEUU¿Que opinas? ¿Humo o algo más? #ufo #ovni #uap pic.twitter.com/wUw0q3uqEf

— Mario Silva (@MisterioDescono) June 14, 2025

Are these experimental technologies? Atmospheric anomalies? Or harbingers of something more esoteric?

The Ancient Blueprint: Illuminati, Masonic Prophecy, and Manufactured Chaos

William Cooper, in Behold a Pale Horse, warned of a systematic plan by secret elites to engineer chaos—predictive programming on a massive scale.

“They will do whatever is necessary for success.”

He claimed that to usher in a New World Order, staged crises would be used to collapse society’s foundations and make way for their “Masonic Christ”—a false messiah. Among the listed scenarios:

A 9.0 earthquake in Los Angeles

A nuclear attack on New York City

Middle East war escalation

Global financial meltdown

Extraterrestrial disclosure

Food shortages

Mass disappearances

A supernatural global figure claiming to be the Messiah

Startlingly, nearly every one of these scenarios has either occurred, is unfolding, or is being actively discussed in mainstream channels.

The New Eschatology: End Times Forecaster and the Rise of Modern Prophets

Today, modern eschatologists like The End Times Forecaster are connecting the dots between historical prophecy and present-day events. With wars intensifying in the Middle East, governments openly discussing UFOs (now rebranded as UAPs), and economic systems increasingly unstable, many believe we’re at the threshold of a global paradigm shift.

Whether you view these signs as spiritual, technological, extraterrestrial, or psychological, one thing is certain: humanity is on edge—and we’re all searching for answers.

Is This the Great Distraction? Or the Great Awakening?

Some believe these celestial events and crises are mere distractions—a form of controlled chaos designed to keep the public in fear. Others argue that we’re witnessing the beginning of a great spiritual awakening, where hidden truths are emerging after centuries of deception.

Consider the recent visibility of Nibiru-like objects, strange cloud formations, and solar flares. Are these natural cycles, or orchestrated events? Or perhaps, are we tuning into dimensions we were never meant to perceive?

The Thin Veil Between Prophecy and Reality

More than three decades after it was published, Behold a Pale Horse reads less like conspiracy and more like a strategic playbook. Its uncanny predictions now echo in our daily headlines. While skeptics remain, the growing frequency and intensity of sky phenomena cannot be easily ignored.

As ancient warnings, new-age revelations, and modern media converge, we are left with a single pressing question: What comes next?

[4everparanormal]

Episode 97: Paranormal Predictions: What Will 2025 Hold for Us?

The episode begins with Dr. Bill and his co-host Deb diving into the intriguing world of the paranormal, emphasizing the term’s broad implications. They explore phenomena that challenge conventional scientific understanding, from UFOs to cryptids, and express the idea that many seemingly unrelated events may interconnect through paranormal themes. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as Dr.…

[uapro]

You can see the future!!!!

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...let you see the future!

[astrolook]

2️⃣Planetary Conjunction Observations - Mercury Edition2️⃣

Note: These are all my personal observations and patterns I've noticed over the years. Take what resonates with you more and leave the rest. Lemme know in the comments if it hits home!

Sun - Mercury conjunction natives speak boldly and hold their head high. They are well-mannered and won't tolerate anyone disrespectfully treating them. Can get support from father or uncle. Will be close to their sibling if they have any. A tight conjunction can point to identical twin siblings in some cases. Can become famous for their personality.

Moon - Mercury conjunction natives are flirty and know how to seduce their partner. These natives are conventionally pretty. If they have a sibling, they might not get along well with them or may have conflicts in their relationship. Can be good at science or fond of knowing about the universe. Some with this placement can become a scientific researcher. They can understand complex formulas or could be in search of finding the truth about aliens, the paranormal, death, or what lies beyond this 3D plane. Sometimes, they can get obsessed with certain thoughts and can be seen as weirdo. They can be hilarious to talk to. In some cases, it can point to neurological issues or mental health issues if afflicted.

Venus - Mercury conjunction natives are attractive, sweet, and are experts in dealing with finances. For men, they can become friends with women more than men, and for women, they can become friends with men more than their own kind. Has a natural ability in fashion designing, singing, dancing, or drama. Would be blessed with abundance and creativity. If it's in the 5th house, it can indicate giving birth to twins.

Mars - Mercury conjunction natives are straightforward and fast thinkers. Talk first, think later. In some cases, can have a raspy voice or issues regarding their speech if afflicted. Can be quite aggressive in nature and can be quick to react. In some cases, might face issues regarding their education or could even drop out, or could have been homeschooled or studied part-time. Can have issues with their sibling if they have any. Good placement to pursue medicine, architecture, the manufacturing industry, athletics, etc.

Jupiter-Mercury conjunction natives are educated and possess worldly knowledge. Jack of all trades. Can become friends with people "in the know," or they can be self-made. Has natural ability in filmmaking, photography, or culinary arts. Potential to win a lottery. Rags to riches. Would live a comfortable life after 25. Can speak more than one language. Spouse can be of a different nationality. Can be involved in animal rescues, planting trees, or in some form of volunteering for the underprivileged. Can be a collector of some kind.

Saturn-Mercury conjunction natives are reserved and can have a dry or dark humor sense. They are good at standing up for others rather than standing up for themselves. Can face a lot of maltreatment or discrimination at work or in society but would win over them later in life. Can become a motivational speaker or can write an autobiography. Can have conflicts with their father or male authorities.

North node - Mercury conjunction natives can speak to the dead or can sense things beyond our realm. Can experience psychic visions or have the ability to predict their future. Lucid dreamers. Good placement to pursue a career in astrology, tarot, UFO researcher, paranormal investigator, crime investigator, detective, researcher, etc. Good at following a path that the majority won't. Can be good at writing, coding, or math. Can have little to no friends.

South node - Mercury conjunction natives can change their career or their major at university. Can have a degree in a certain field of study but can work in a completely different profession. Can be blunt and can come off as rude or aloof. Can have some psychological issues in some cases. Could have been betrayed by their best friend or partner. Trust issues level 99. Good placement to pursue a career in horticulture, gardening, and electronic engineering. Might not get along with their relatives. Can get in panic mode in 0.3 seconds.

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[msmysticfail]

Pluto in Aquarius

I'll give you a dose But it will never come close To the rage built up inside of me Fist in the air, in the land of hypocrisy

✶November 19, 2024 to January 19, 2044✶

Aquarius/Uranus rules: rebellion, innovation, thinking outside the box, youth, young adults, community, contribution to the community, groups, breaking conventions, dreams, ideas, surprises, accomplishments, social networks, social causes, social problems, dissatisfaction, uniqueness, agitation, fighting for ideals, fighting for ideas, new, future, future plans, technology, artificial intelligence, online groups, internet, unpredictability, rebellion, innovation, revolt, radicalism, chaos, revolution, turbulence, dissatisfaction, future, astrology, astronomy, gender equity, outer space, UFOs, programming, camaraderie, visionary, questioning, recycling, social responsibility.

Maybe we will feel like a new chapter is beginning because it is, however I would like to say that it is not yet the definitive end of an Era, that will only happen when Pluto enters Pisces and then begins its cycle again with Aries (2068–2098). Only then will we have the beginning of a new Era for humanity. That’s why it’s important for us to pay close attention to how we handle the pending social issues of this Era, such as: global warming, water resources, non-renewable energy sources (oil), gender inequality, humanitarian crises, hyperconnection, artificial intelligence, fake news, deep fakes.

I believe with all my being, with all my intuition, that if we do not take care of our planet now, when we are about to feel the force of Pluto in Aquarius acting on the collective (Earth), future generations—my children, your children, our grandchildren—will suffer greatly from the scenario that Pluto in Taurus (2097–2129) will bring. This generation will certainly pay for all the irreversible damage we have caused to the Earth. This is my intuition and my premonition, and I believe in it with my life. We must take care of this planet while there is still time.

Aquarius is also the opposite (opposition) of Leo, so leonine figures, as well as leonine themes, will go through certain challenges—this is a time of change.

When Pluto was last in Aquarius (1777–1798)

Lenormand was alive;

Yes, the creator of the Lenormand tarot was alive when Pluto was last in Aquarius, with the gift of vision running through her veins. Pluto in Aquarius guided this incredible seer through the paths of divination. Moreover, Marie Anne was part of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era.

French Revolution;

Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen by Olympe de Gouges;

Creation of the guillotine;

The “fall” of the monarchy;

The “fall” of absolutism;

Creation of the United States of America as an independent country;

The Enlightenment as the “predominant form” of thought.

Predictions

Return of Cicada 3301

This is a more personal prediction. I feel that with Uranus entering Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius, we will see a boom in all matters related to the internet. Pluto rules sects and secret groups, which is exactly what Cicada 3301 is.

More violent protests

Protests will become more violent due to Pluto’s influence, which acts as an “amplifier” (similar to Jupiter), but Pluto intensifies extreme emotions. Therefore, if the collective is very dissatisfied, this dissatisfaction will be tripled, and as a result, the protests will become more intense.

Advancement or colonization of Mars

Elon (Mars in Aquarius in the 8th house) and his team will certainly make great progress when it comes to advancing the colonization of Mars, as outer space is ruled by Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius. Thus, I believe that we, as humanity, will move forward toward space-related achievements.

Changes regarding misogyny in India (Parts of Asia)

There is still a dramatic scenario in 2024 occurring in parts of India and East Asia, where baby girls are abandoned or killed simply for being girls. Korean women still face a great deal of gender disparity in the workplace.

Behavioral shift in South Korea

South Korea still has a social landscape that does not favor gender equality.

New social network emerging

Yes, a new social network (or more) is on the horizon, as Uranus in Gemini (Air) and Pluto in Aquarius (Air) have joined forces to bring many innovations.

Social network ceasing to exist

Pluto speaks about death, and in this case, since it rules the internet, apps, and social networks, a certain social network has a high probability of ceasing to exist.

Change in beauty standards

Pluto in Aquarius will make a direct opposition to Leo, which, like Libra, dictates beauty standards and trends. The Aquarius-Leo axis deals with fashion, trends, individual tastes, and collective style.

Growth of astrology

Aquarius literally rules astrology, predictions, and our starry sky full of planets. With Pluto in Aquarius, the market is likely to see a boom in books, courses, and debates about astrology. Its importance will grow significantly.

Growth in the quality of electronic music

DJs, in particular, will be producing music and melodies that will “touch” the audience on a deeper level. As a result, we will have higher-quality music and new electronic hits emerging.

Hollywood will undergo a drastic transformation

Hollywood is literally one of the biggest symbols of Leo (with a strong influence from Neptune, as Neptune rules cinema and cinematic art). With Pluto in Aquarius making a direct opposition to this sign, we will see major transformations in aspects I can’t yet predict concerning Hollywood and its actors and actresses.

Aquarian figures gaining power and fame

Whether they have personal planets in Aquarius or simply embody this archetype.

Gigantic growth of AI

We will end Pluto in Aquarius with so many innovations and machines compared to what we have now. The question arises: could AI ever gain self-awareness? (...who knows?)

The masses will be more dissatisfied/questioning

We will be unconsciously reevaluating the rules imposed by society. As a result, feelings of dissatisfaction may arise at various times, leading to rebellion, strikes, and protests.

Greater contact with Space

Aquarius rules the starry sky, space, and everything strange to Earth. With Pluto in Aquarius, we will be more inclined to explore space, and we may even finally receive confirmations regarding extraterrestrial life.

Places most affected:

Argentina – Moon in Aquarius 27°03’

São Paulo – Sun in Aquarius 14°51’

China – Ascendant in Aquarius 5°56’

United States – Moon in Aquarius 26°58’

Brazil – Ascendant in Aquarius 28°10’

Cuba – Ascendant in Aquarius 17°30’

India – Midheaven in Aquarius 14°49’

South Korea – Sun in Leo 21°40’ (opposition to Pluto in Aquarius)

Los Angeles – Midheaven in Leo 1°26’ (opposition to Pluto in Aquarius)

Tokyo – Moon in Leo 6°06’ (opposition to Pluto in Aquarius)

India – Sun in Leo 21°07’ (opposition to Pluto in Aquarius)

Mexico City – Sun in Leo 3°11’ (opposition to Pluto in Aquarius)

To conclude, I want to make it very clear that I feel a significant event of large proportions will occur when Pluto in Aquarius, at its final degrees, opposes Uranus in Leo, starting around 2038 or 2039. This movement will greatly impact society.

“Ideas are bulletproof!”

— V for Vendetta

[sparrowsbitch]

1. Finding MJ’s killer. Pretty straightforward.

2. Diddy sentenced to life in prison. Whether he will spend it in prison or not doesn’t matter, but the sentence itself needs to be life in prison.

3. Johnlock going canon. This is specifically for the BBC Sherlock show, but if someone finds some old handwritten note of Conan Doyle writing them to be explicitly gay for each other, that counts too.

4. Aliens try to make contact.

5. Hungary goes back to being a kingdom. The first king will be Orbán Viktor, establishing the Orbán House. Only counts if they crown him with the Holy Crown of Hungary. Bonus point if he’s crowned on the ice of the Danube.

Well well well! Here are my 2025 predictions in a bingo card.

My handwriting is borderline unreadable, and some of these need some explanation, so I’m gonna do several posts explaining these.

Happy new year! Hope yours is better than mine.

[fiftyfiftyfinchy]

Things ArthurTV would do in a relationship <3 (Part 2)

Meticulously plans themed movie nights where you both dress up as characters and invite all your friends, but his costume is always hilariously underwhelming.

Writes you cheesy, handwritten notes and hides them in random places like your bag, shoes, or cereal box.

Gets overly invested in your favorite TV show, then bombards you with theories and plot predictions like he’s part of the writers’ room.

Invents a secret handshake that gets more ridiculous every time you do it, but insists it’s “our thing.”

Runs a ‘science experiment’ to find the best brands of tea, involving blind taste tests and spreadsheets.

Accidentally calls your parents ‘mate’ when he meets them and cringes about it for weeks afterward.

Creates a “Relationship Museum” folder on his phone filled with candid pictures of you, funny screenshots of your conversations, and inside jokes.

Acts like a tourist in your own city, insisting you both go to the most cliché spots and take cheesy photos together.

Freaks out when you’re sick, bringing you soup, tissues, and about twelve unnecessary over-the-counter remedies, taking your temperature each hour, googling how far away the nearest hospital is.

Does a dramatic reading of your text arguments (after you’ve made up) in silly voices to make you laugh.

Becomes unreasonably attached to a stuffed animal you win at a carnival, naming it and treating it like part of the family.

Casually drops ‘fun facts’ into everyday conversations, like, “Did you know that wombat poop is cube-shaped due to their unique digestive system?”—then gets defensive when you tell him you’re trying to eat. .

Insists on celebrating obscure holidays like National Pizza Day or World UFO Day with themed activities and matching outfits.

Attempts to learn a new hobby with you, but ends up making a mess (e.g., flour everywhere during a bread-making attempt).

Gets competitive during board games, accusing you of cheating in the most ridiculous ways, like “You rolled the dice too confidently.”

Leaves you voice notes of him narrating his day in the style of a nature documentary, with commentary like, “Here we see Arthur in his natural habitat: the kitchen, scavenging for snacks.”

Takes you stargazing, only to completely forget the picnic blanket but makes up for it by knowing the scientific names for constellations and the mythology behind them.

[should-know-better]

I came across a copy of a French music magazine, “Rock & Folk” with TLSP on the cover. Here’s the scans and interview (via Google Translate). Enjoy! ☺️

THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS

THE POP LIGHT CAN COME FROM TWO SCRUBBY BRITISH KIDS. AN ARCTIC MONKEY, ALEX TURNER AND HIS BUDDY, MILES KANE UNVEIL THIS INCREDIBLE PROJECT. BY PHILIPPE MANOEUVRE, PHOTOS BY CHLOE DES LYSSES.

A pop, pop, pop world? Why not? But here we return again and again, to the same abracadabra concept of the pop masterpiece. Everyone knows pop masterpieces, everyone has their own favourite. Tell me your pop masterpiece and I'll tell you who you are. Because since the beginnings of the Beatles - and even Elvis had already indicated the direction with "Heartbreak Hotel" - modern pop has never stopped going back and forth between raw discharges of ultra-violent electricity and research into atmospheres, and especially melodies.

For the May 68 special edition, we meet Philippe Paringaux, retired from Paris but not from rock. Working from his Brittany home on numerous musical translations, personal writings, and other works, Paringaux never stops listening and re-listening to rock, like the rest of us. His vision is clear: "From 1962 to 1972," he explains, "we experienced the age of melody. Then it dried up, and since then, we've experienced something else." The era of the riff? The great shaker world? Something else.

Extraordinarily, the examples of the great masters remain. We could have filled a column with them, with sleeves and notes to back them up. But a simple statement of the facts will suffice for the reader: "Pet Sounds", “Rubber Soul”, “…Melody Nelson”, the White Album and "Abbey Road”, “Ziggy Stardust”, Roxy Music, Marc Bolan, Scott Walker, Todd Rundgren, Big Star Dwight, Twilley Band, Robert Wyatt's "Rock Bottom," Love, Gene Clark, The Byrds, and CSN&Y. Not to mention Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. There it is, very hastily summarized, the pop of rock 'n' roll. Sometimes it's good to sort and organize your ideas. Especially when you're writing about the Arctic Monkeys.

A band that appears in these columns on the express recommendation of Hedi Slimane. When the first album comes out, it's immediately madness in Great Britain: on the day of the record's release, 300,000 buyers. And it should be noted, there's no local smear campaign, no old fogey explaining that it was better before, that they should have rehearsed more. No, the very British Monkeys fever attracts colossal worldwide attention, the forums go wild, and the Arctic Monkeys become the darlings of festivals overnight, offering their frenetic, tense, and hard-hitting rock to totally captivated crowds. It's beautiful, a rock 'n' roll country.

London, very special correspondent

Precisely, on this Monday in February, Great Britain is warming up under a timid spring sunshine. From St Pancras, we take a cab to a faux-designer, truly posh hotel. We're munching on a lukewarm burger when our guests for the day, Miles Kane and Alex Turner, arrive. With their shrew-like looks and bowl cuts, they look like two runaway schoolboys who've come to flirt in the hotel bar. In fact, our two pop stars have left their respective bands to record a kind of improbable kind of UFO, a twelve-track album that's like a collision of an entire, ultra-enjoyable catalog of pop effects plucked from a fertile past. Are there any songs, or have our two buddies simply piled on the effects to feign the real thing? Impossible to say before a hundred listens. But judging by the reception on radio and some TV stations, there's a risk of a small tsunami surrounding this record, something nothing in the Arctic Monkeys' two albums could have predicted.

Putting down their sodas, Alex in a pea coat and Miles in a jacket introduce themselves and follow the press officer into a simple conference room. The decor is reminiscent of a police office. A table, three chairs, and a pencil lying there. Everyone opts for coffees at the generous suggestion of the hostess. Here we go...

Rock&Folk: OK, here we go... And the questions are plentiful... Where did this record come from? How did the idea come about? Who's behind it? Your respective bands, what do they think of it?

Miles Kane: That's a lot of questions!

Alex Turner: There's a lot of people at the door!

Miles Kane: Please choose your questions (general laughter).

R&F: OK... it's your turn!

Miles Kane: Once upon a time...

Alex Turner: Ah, you're starting from there?

Miles Kane: From the beginning of our romance, yes.

Alex Turner: Years ago... Miles was playing in his band, the Rascals, and I was playing in my band, the Arctic Monkeys. We did our first tour together. And then something happened, we became friends. Miles and his band toured with us again, a friendship was born, and we said to ourselves... Anyway, we made this project that...

Miles Kane: One day...

Alex Turner: So, one day, we would make an album together.

R&F: So what's the name of the band?

Miles Kane: This is the first interview we're giving. It's pretty important for us to tell you, because we haven't told any journalists yet, you'll be the first to know, it's going to be called...

Alex Turner: It's called The Last Shadow Puppets.

R&F: Wow!

Alex Turner: I like first times.

R&F: Are you the same age?

Alex Turner and Miles Kane: Yeah, yeah, sure, okay, the same, that's it, yeah.

Alex Turner: Miles is from Liverpool. I lived two hours away...

Miles Kane: After two years, our friendship has become amazing. Hasn’t it, Alex?

Alex Turner: Totally!

Miles Kane: And we made the record, but not just any record, because we decided to create—very dramatically on our part!—an epic masterpiece-

R&F: Totally pop nonetheless...

Alex Turner: Yes, pop, so what?

R&F: Listening to this record might be quite a shock for the Arctic Monkeys fan...

Alex Turner: Very true.

Miles Kane: Sorry, we listened to the album "Scott Walker Sings Jacques Brel" and I wouldn't say it changed our lives, no, but it had a huge impact on us.

Alex Turner: Exactly.

Miles Kane: Scott Walker and Bowie, always Bowie of course.

Humor, dignity, and madeleines

R&F: To continue very quickly, we noted influences on this record from Lee Hazlewood, Phil Spector, Ennio Morricone, Love, The Byrds, Burt Bacharach, Scott Walker, Suede, Gainsbourg...

Miles Kane: Don't forget the Beatles and especially David Axelrod, for the strings. For example, "My Mistakes Were Made For You" is a tribute. We even found Axelrod's drum sound, identical strings, everything.

R&F: For our photographer, "it sounds like film music"...

Alex Turner: That’s it. We wanted to make a cinematic album.

R&F: Miles, your favourite film?

Miles Kane: The "Pink Panther" series. (chuckles).

R&F: From the first song, the rhythm races, it's like a spaghetti western...

Alex Turner: Absolutely. We wanted to make this record, I wanted to get these songs out of my head, OK? We met a guy named James Ford who had worked with the Monkeys and Miles too. We set aside two weeks in the summer and, immediately after the Benicassim festival, in the middle of August, Miles, James, and I left for the Black Box studio not far from Angers, in the smiling French countryside.

Miles Kane: Two weeks in France! We had never drunk so much red wine, devoured so many cakes. Do you know madeleine?

R&F: Madeleines? What do you mean, madeleines (follows a long rant about Proust and the Search for Lost Time)?

Alex Turner: Well, I'm addicted to madeleines.

R&F: Listening to the record, we wondered what strange drug had presided over the creation of this album?

Alex Turner: Madeleines.

Miles Kane: Come on, Phil, it's the new trendy high, admit it!

R&F: We find it hard to believe that mushrooms didn't play a role in your lush creation...

Alex Turner (laughs): No, no mushrooms entered the composition of this record, no... On the other hand, the idyllic atmosphere of sunsets, dawns over the countryside, all that, yes...

Miles Kane: Stop it, we didn't leave the studio for two weeks!

Which mentor?

R&F: Tell us about James Ford. Is he the mentor behind the whole project?

Miles Kane: Mentor? Alex and I write the songs, after all.

Alex Turner: James plays the drums, he does all the drums. He plays a lot of bass, keyboards, but in a way this record was made by three of us, the two of us and him. James plays the drums not too loudly while all modern drummers pound heavily like furious people. He digs the rhythm, discreet and chic, it's important...

R&F: At the same time, pop project or not, the sound remains rough, not polished. In short, an overall indie rock sound...

Alex Turner: Totally. Because if we set out to make a pop masterpiece with strings, which was totally our intention from the start, there's the risk of being corny.

R&F: Not corny, ever...

Miles Kane: There you go! Not corny or vulgar.

Alex Turner: Enter Owen Paley, formerly of Arcade Fire, who was fed up with concerts and came back to settle in Canada. This guy is our age, he hasn't done much before, so he wanted to express himself through us, but above all, he knows where not to go with the strings.

What pop music lacks

R&F: Another obvious question would be: Are you going to tour with this project?

Alex Turner: ...and the good answer would be: Why not, we hope...

R&F: There you go...

Alex Turner: There you go.

R&F: What this record says is: Apart from the brutal success of the Arctic Monkeys, we need pop, we need melodies to hold on to, right?

Alex Turner: Some fans will follow, that's clear...

Miles Kane: In pop, we have nothing! This stuff that's on TV is hot air.

R&F: Well, well, explain that to us. What is pop missing at the moment?

Miles Kane: It lacks class. The production is unreal, soulless.

Alex Turner: It lacks singable harmonies, it lacks melodies. It lacks everything, if you look at it closely.

Miles Kane: There's no sophistication anymore. At the same time, mind you, we didn't come to save the world either (laughs). We simply wanted to make a magnificent record, a pop record... And we didn't want to wait until we were fifty to buy violins.

Alex Turner: Nobody does that anymore. The rockers in English bands, if you talk to them about orchestration, it's immediately offensive.

R&F: What could you add?

Alex Turner: Nothing, just details. We can reveal that the first song on the record, the one that gives the album its title, was written last... Are you interested?

R&F: Are there any studio outtakes? Any unreleased tracks?

Alex Turner: Oh yeah, for the future box set in twenty years (laughs).

Miles Kane: Starting in January, we recorded some unreleased material for the B-sides. During the Christmas period, a new title stood out, "Separate And Ever Deadly." We added it to the album, keeping the number of tracks to twelve.

Alex Turner: We recorded in August, then we both went back on tour with our bands for two months. At Christmas, we listened back, recorded the B-sides, and Owen arrived in London for the strings. After three days, the mixing began, and that's it.

R&F: Were you surprised by the impact these strings had?

Alex Turner: Owen brought the record to life. It was amazing, suddenly our little demos, our sketches, were coming to life. We'd only been writing these songs since 2006, but we had no idea they would come out like this. The arrival of the strings boosted everything.

Clean, clean, clean

R&F: And the internet?

Alex Turner: What, the internet?

Miles Kane: I've never downloaded a single song in my life. Downloading is something I've never done. I collect my records, I'm a vinyl person without snobbery, CDs out of obligation, that's it...

R&F: The internet has certainly accelerated people's knowledge of music. On forums, everyone is always one click away from discovering loads of masterpieces. But what are your favorite Beatles albums?

Alex Turner: "Rubber Soul."

Miles Kane: "Revolver." The harmonies...

R&F: Serge Gainsbourg?

Alex Turner: That's James. He's a huge fan of "...Melody Nelson." I really like watching Gainsbourg's TV appearances. Every time he invents something, he does something amazing or hilarious. What a character!

R&F: How do you both compose? On guitar or piano?

Alex Turner: On guitar. Acoustic, eye to eye.

Miles Kane: We walk like caged lions, we twirl, we strum, we write, we throw the book of lyrics at each other. We start from nothing, we build these little songs and I write, I submit stuff to him, and he's like, "Yeah, that's it!" And if he rips his shirt off with joy at the end, it's good.

R&F: How do you divide up the vocals?

Alex Turner: Hell of a lot. Sometimes it's him, sometimes it's me, sometimes we harmonize.

Miles Kane: Alex loves to harmonize, and when we started singing together, it was a miracle. Our voices blended beautifully. As with songwriting, it's really a twin project.

R&F: Alex Turner, unlike your colleagues Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty, you're never in the tabloids...

Alex Turner: That's just the way it is, I rarely go out. Most of the time, in fact, I stay at home composing. I'd describe myself as quite a boring guy, you know, I stay in my basement slaving away at my melodies. Not enough to stop the presses.

R&F: Explain your title, "The Age of Understatement"...

Alex Turner: Well, precisely because this album was created in a period when no one was trying anything anymore. Why not? That's a good reason.

R&F: How could we define good pop?

Alex Turner: If we knew, we'd make it. Pop can't be too subtle...

Miles Kane: That said, you shouldn't force anything either. It's somewhere in between.

R&F: Scott Walker is your absolute master, and yet he doesn't sell many records...

Alex Turner: That's the point. I know a lot of people won't like this record or understand it. Releasing this project on the market now is madness, almost utopian. I don't care about the result because we'll move on very quickly.

And the end

R&F: The rest?

Miles Kane: We're going to make videos, the first one is being filmed in Russia, the second for the upcoming single, and there will eventually be concerts...

Alex Turner: We might play the Olympia in Paris. This album calls for a beautiful venue like that. If people like the record, we'd like to play it in very beautiful venues. That would be fabulous. That's our dream at the moment.

R&F: You're not worried either...

Alex Turner: Very excited. That's what we wanted to achieve, and we did it. What could be better?

R&F: Do you recommend listening with headphones?

Miles Kane: ...And with dark glasses.

Not superstitious

An incredibly dynamic photo shoot follows, on the fly, in the hotel corridors, the meeting room, and then out in the street. Everything goes well, very quickly. The press officer rushes to phone this excellent news to her office. The photographer really directs the two rockers, who decide that "since she knows what she wants, we'll cooperate." Alex Turner barely refuses to pose in front of a green mural ("I'm not superstitious, but..."). Suddenly, the two boys look to the side, deaf to the photographer's calls, fascinated, hypnotized. A young Dutch woman, a top model, passes by in the street. An impromptu session ensues between the two pop stars and the Dutch beauty. We return to the hotel. Still under the spell of the divine and unexpected encounter, Alex Turner remains dreamy. Our hearts beat a little faster. What if this was pop, for real? ★

[vee-vee-writes]

Alien Invasion (Frieza x gn!reader)

Request: “Idk if you write for him but could we please have a Frieza x female human reader pls? Idk why but I am starved of this! Spare a few crumbs pls?”

AU (events of DBZ don't happen)

Earth was gone. Destroyed in a meteor shower. Officials had predicted the meteor shower and in conjunction with Capsule Corp had made preparations for the evacuation of the population. A random ticketing system had been rolled out to fill spots on the evacuation crafts. Y/N had been fortunate enough to have been allocated a space on one of these ships. 

They had set off on a voyage amongst the stars, searching for a suitable but uninhabited planet for resettlement. After several months of exploration in the dark void of space a planet had been located and settled upon. The ruins of an ancient alien civilisation were present but no sentient species seemed to inhabit the planet. A bad omen that was reinforced by piles of weathered bones strewn across paths and huddled in houses. Genocide, At least that’s what it looked like. Yet after observing the planet for a month and sending scouting teams out no particular evil could be found. Whatever had caused the atrocities seemed to have moved on.

So the remainder of the human race dutifully cleaned up, burying skeletons in neatly dug graves and erecting memorials to pay respects to the unknown peoples. What could be restored of the ruined cities were marked out and the rest cleared to make way for temporary capsule homes and communal structures. Life seemed to be settling, humanity adjusting to their new home. 

After a year on the planet the sky had filled with UFO’s. They’d opened up and the sky had swarmed with alien soldiers all uniformed in the same armour. In the middle a striking white and purple alien floated upon a throne. After it was sure that it had captured the attention of all nearby humans it spoke, “My my isn’t this an interesting sight. This planet was occupied and cleared by my soldiers many years ago after the population refused to kneel to my rule. Such a shame really, they could have flourished under my command. No matter, they got what they deserved for the disobedience. Yet, here I find your species, settled in on the ash of a once great civilisation. I must say you’ve done a marvelous job at rebuilding in such a short time.” 

It’s voice was shriller than expected given its muscular form, yet under different circumstances Y/N would have found it enticing. “Oh how rude of me, I haven’t even introduced myself. I am Lord Frieza, Emperor of the Universe and the owner of this planet. It seems that despite being such a weak race you are rather technologically advanced. So if you point me to your leader or leaders I am willing to strike a deal. You will work for me, as part of my Empire, creating new technologies or you will perish as those on this planet who refused me before you did” Frieza declared his voice laced with amusement, “now who will point me in the direction of your leader?” 

Not a sound was made by the large crowd who had gathered underneath the shadow of the looming invasionary army. “Very well maybe I should show you a small taste of my power to motivate you” Frieza declared. Simply raising a finger towards the largest tower the alien shot out a pink beam of light. For a moment nothing happened and the crowd watched on with bated breath. But then a blinding beam of light flashed followed by an ear bursting boom as the tower was eviscerated. With a smirk Frieza turned his attention back to the crowd. Before Y/N could even process what they were doing, they heard their own voice ring out, “Excuse me Lord Frieza, I can show you the way to Capsule Corp. It’s the location of the family who built the ships that got us here and our provisional government is located there while a new building is being built for them.” 

Frieza’s eyes locked on to the human before him, assessing the being. They weren’t powerful by any means but in truth he admired their bravery in the face of such overwhelming danger. After all, the rest of their race was either too stunned or fearful to react or had begun to dash away screaming. “Very well. Zarbon you will accompany me. Dodoria you will stay here and keep an eye on our soldiers. I am a man of my word after all and no harm is to be done without my orders” Frieza barked out, “Do you know how to fly human?” The stunned expression that danced across their face over the revelation most sentient life forms could fly told Frieza all he needed to know. Lowering his throne slightly he beckoned the human over sharply. “What is your name?” he queried. Frieza was returned with a simple “Y/N, my lord.” “Very well Y/N, we will need a good run down on the current state of the planet, the extent to which you’ve settled, and a great many other things. Since you’ve already proven yourself far more useful than these other humans you will come with us to this Capsule Corp and ensure I am as informed on everything I need to be” Frieza asserted, “now be a dear and tell us exactly where it is we need to go.”

After giving a detailed description of what Capsule Corp and its surrounding area looked like paired with detailed directions Frieza seemed satisfied. “Very well. Zarbon, you are to carry our guest. Gently, these humans are delicate creatures” Frieze commanded. With that Y/N was scooped up by the muscular green alien, cradled awkwardly against his cool armour. “Excuse me” Y/N squeaked, “wouldn’t it be better if I could see where we were going so that I can direct you? I can’t really see anything like this.” Zarbon scoffed at being questioned, “No. With the speed we will be travelling at, your weak eyes won’t be able to see anything anyway. We’ll be travelling off the directions you already gave to get to the area and then figure it out from there.” Nodding Y/N clung to Zarbon. “Let’s go” Frieza ordered, levitating up higher into the air. Following his lead Zarbon took to the air and at jet-like speeds the trio took off leaving the rest of the army staring in their wake.

Read Part Two here

Masterlist

[bunny-claws]

cloud magic ☁️

a cloud is an aerosol consisting of a visible mass of liquid droplets, ice crystals, or other particles, suspended in the atmosphere of a planetary body or similar space such as the earth.

my personal associations and correspondences for clouds include: all types of weather phenomena (storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), celestial bodies such as nebulae, uranus (ruler of the sky), the air element, destruction, shielding, illusion, distortion, peace, comfort, dreams, sleep, warding nightmares, and divination.

how to use clouds in magic

craft spell jars based on intent; add puffs of cotton to represent clouds

craft a cloud in a jar/bottle

craft a cloud shaped dream pillow

cloud watching as meditation

use cloud movement for weather prediction [to time spells]

use cloud shapes for divination [nephelomancy]

cluster crystals together in various shapes or patterns depending on the type of cloud you want to work with

pair with the suit of swords in tarot cards

listen to music produced with wind instruments

use marshmallows or whipped cream to represent clouds in desserts

use as a source of energy to charge items or spells [storm clouds would be good for this]

cloud manipulation [energy work]

cloud illusions [sun dogs, halos, and pillars]

nephelomany / cloud scrying

nephelomany, also known as cloud scrying, can be performed by interpreting cloud shapes and surrounding colors. the most common clouds to scry with are cumulus or stratocumulus clouds due to their well-formed shape and defined boundaries.

types of clouds by altitude ✧

prefix definitions cirro - curl, tendril alto - mid strato - layer, sheet nimbo - rain bearing cloud cumulo - heap

high level clouds - composed of ice crystals; above 20k ft

☁️ cirrus

appearance: white, narrow, wispy, fibrous, silky filaments

about: fastest moving type of cloud; occurs during fair conditions but may signal an approaching change in weather (warm front that can cause storms)

keywords: swiftness, wit, change, transformation, transitions, freedom

☁️ cirrocumulus

appearance: small puffs of white clouds arranged in patchy sheets or ripples

about: short lived; usually seen with fair but cold weather; signals approaching rainstorm or potentially hurricane

keywords: focus, momentum, energy, anxiety, preparation, safety

☁️ cirrostratus

appearance: widespread, veil-like; fibrous; smooth

about: looks similar to a thin stratus but is distinguished by the solar or lunar halo that shines through it; commonly forms optical illusions such as sun dogs, haloes, and sun pillars; signals approaching rain or snowstorm (within 12-24 hours)

keywords: distortion, illusion, glamours, beauty

mid level clouds - composed of water droplets or ice at low temperatures; between 6,500 and 20k ft

☁️ altocumulus

appearance: white or grey poofs in rows composed of scales or rolls

about: usually forms in groups; when they pass in front of the sun or moon, it can create a corona; often found between warm and cool fronts in a depression; signifies thunderstorm or cold front

keywords: comfort, peace, warmth, serenity

species of altocumulus clouds altocumulus lenticularis - lens shaped, resembles a UFO altocumulus castellanus - rising towers, turrets altocumulus floccus - puffy, ragged tufts altocumulus stratiformis - horizontal layers altocumulus volutus - tube shaped roll chaotic altocumulus - poorly defined, multiple species or forms of these types of clouds

☁️ altostratus

appearance: grey or bluish sheet-like layers in parallel bands; sometimes thin enough to see the sun as if you were looking at it through a foggy lens or ground glass

about: streaks of rain can be seen hanging from these clouds and may produce light precipitation; occurs before heavy rain or a warm front

keywords: invisibility, shielding, distortion, illusion, delusion

☁️ nimbostratus

appearance: multi-level dark grey, diffused by precipitation; thick enough to blot out the sun

about: cloud base lowers as precipitation continues; spreads vertically into high and low levels; occurs along warm fronts and produces steady, moderate to heavy rainfall; preceded by cirrostratus and altostratus

keywords: cleansing, renewal, consecration

low level clouds - composed of water droplets; below 6,500 ft

☁️ cumulus

appearance: white, detached, dense, well-defined; resembles mounds, domes, towers; your typical cloud-shaped cloud

about: develops on days of clear to fair skies; has the potential to become a thunderstorm

keywords: duality, balance, joy, dreams, psychic abilities, divination

☁️ cumulonimbus

appearance: thick, heavy, dense; often resembles an anvil, tower, or mountain; upper portion can be smooth, fibrous, or striated

about: storm cloud; produce larger droplets and more intense downpours than a nimbostratus cloud; can produce heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes; occurs with cold fronts; preceded by cirrocumulus and altocumulus clouds

keywords: destruction, manifestation, power, energy, catalyst

☁️ stratocumulus

appearance: white/grey rounded clumps or patches that form in groups

about: may or may not merge with other clouds; do not typically produce precipitation, but may indicate incoming weather changes (windstorms, thunderstorms); can turn into nimbostratus clouds

keywords: potential, humility, togetherness, companionship

☁️ stratus

appearance: low, grey cloud with a uniform base that blankets the sky; flat, hazy

about: turns to fog when it hits the ground; may produce drizzle, ice, or snow; typically do not produce a solar or lunar halo except, on occasion, at very low temperatures; reveals blue sky once dissipated

keywords: optimism, hope, wisdom, knowledge

other

☁️ fractus

appearance: small, ragged cloud fragments broken off from bigger clouds; jagged, shredded, cotton candy-esque

about: constantly changing; forms and dissipates rapidly

keywords: fleeting, temporary, metamorphosis, transformation, baneful magic

weather correspondences uranian weather magic

keywords in this post are based on my own associations and research - do not redistribute and please source back to me if you reference my content.

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