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doomedandstoned · 6 years ago

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Swedish Doomers VOKONIS Share New Single Ahead of RippleFest Sweden!

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

What a way to start the week, with brand new music from VOKONIS! It's hardly a secret that we're fans of the band. After all, they're making their first appearance in North America at Doomed & Stoned Festival in October. One month before that, they'll be joining a damned impressive bill for RippleFest Sweden II. Ahead of the big event, which takes place September 7th and 8th at Copperfield's in Stockholm, we're debuting a new single by each of the bands featured on the bill, starting with the progressive doomers from Borås. You'll be able to download each single the day after we premiere it here.

"It's a somewhat transitional song for us," singer/guitarist Simon Ohlsson says of the massive seven-minute-plus single before us. "We're showcasing our best doom while offering up a varied and progressive feel. I also believe I've done some of my best solos yet on this track!"

Vokonis are about to make a leap forward in their evolution as a band and we dispatched executive editor Melissa Marie to ask Simon all about it, so be sure and check out the interview below and turn up the volume loud as Simon, Jonte, and Emil bring us the roaring "Celestial Embrace."

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RippleFest Sweden II

It's coming!

Last year's RippleFest Sweden inaugural Festival was so successful, that it had to come back again...and expand to 2 nights! Invading Copperfield's Stockholm, Sept 7 and 8: Six Ripple bands, two nights, new merch, exclusive shirts, music, beer and fun at RippleFest Sweden II!

To celebrate this event, Ripple Music will be releasing a series of free digital singles showcasing each of the performing bands, one per week, leading up to the event. First up this week, the brand new song "Celestial Embrace" by Vokonis. Taken from the vinyl-only Skull Mountain, a four label compilation from the heavy underground. This particular single has all new artwork by Kyrre Bjurling.

Next up, look for new singles from Kingnomad, Witchers Creed, Craneium, Nekromant and Ozone Mama. All digital singles can be found on Ripple Music's Bandcamp page for free downloading. And check out Doomed and Stoned who will exclusively premiere each single the day before they're released!

Hosted once again by Magnus of Into the Void radio and promoted by Sweet Leaf, RippleFest Sweden II will be one of the must-see events for fans of stoner/doom.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 8, from 9 pm to 1 am

WHO: Kingnomad, Ozone Mama, Nekromant (Friday) and Vokonis, Craneium, Witchers Creed (Saturday)

WHERE: Copperfields, Sankt Eriksgatan 36, 112 34 Stockholm, Sweden

*Admission is free! For more information visit www.copperfields.se.

Interview with Vokonis Frontman Simon Ohlsson

By Melissa Marie

Photographs by Robert Hellström

Hey, Simon, thanks again for visiting with us. I’d like to first talk about 'The Sunken Djinn' (2017). This album is certainly more dynamic and far more transparent than your debut 'Olde One Ascending' (2016). Did you guys really set out to prioritize and improve your production quality on this album?

Hey Melissa! Thanks for having me. A pleasure as always! Personally, I think our first record Olde One Ascending is very raw. We had only been playing for a few months when we recorded it. So it’s a special record in that sense. I think that’s a good way to keep progressing, write a bunch of songs, record them and let them go and focus on the next thing.

So when we set out to write The Sunken Djinn we knew what we wanted to do differently. I think it’s more focused and direct in terms of songwriting. As you say, it’s also more of a hi-fi experience. That was our first collaboration recording new material with Joona at Studio Underjord. So we kind of developed this bond and for every recording we did with Joona, the better it sounded. He’s just got an ear for what we want out of a record.

Olde One Ascending by Vokonis

You released 'Olde One Ascending' on Ozium Records and at some point, ended up signed with my all-time favorite underground label, Ripple Music. How did you end up with Todd Severin and company?

Yes! Todd really is the man. We actually got linked together by one of the best podcasters that deals in heavy music here in Sweden, Magnus Tannergren of Into The Void Radio. He knows Todd from a while back and he’s always on the lookout for bands. So when he saw us he gave us a great recommendation that landed us a spot over at Ripple. We are very honored to be part of the family, that’s for sure.

The Sunken Djinn (Single) by Vokonis

How important is artwork to you, as a band? Both the artwork on 'Olde One Ascending' and 'The Sunken Djinn' is very interesting and not something you always see in doom metal territory. Even the artwork for “The Sunken Djinn” and “Blood Vortex” singles are something that looks like they might come from a band like Entombed, which I think it very cool. I love Entombed by the way. Now that you’ve released the new track for “The Derelict Eyes” I can also say that I find the artwork is so unique.

I do love death metal and graphic art! That style is something that has spoken to me since way before I started playing doom. I guess it carries over well stylistically.

Tessa Najjar handles the art for our albums. For us it’s very important to paint a picture. It’s so important I think for a lot of bands in the scene. And I believe that Tessa’s style works very well with our music. We generally present to her a concept and just let her do her thing. If she comes to a crossroad with the piece, we’ll discuss in what direction we should go together. It’s a great partnership.

Kyrre Bjurling have handled art for us too. He’s a very special person to us since we found a fan-made picture for when we had released "The Sunken Djinn" as a single. We reached out to him and he helped us make that piece of fan-art as the cover art for the Ripple Music 7” single. That’s why our community is so cool!

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Speaking of “The Derelict Eyes,” I believe this is likely your fastest song to date. Do you feel putting this track on the 'Doomed & Stoned in Sweden' compilation was a bold move? You know people are bound to complain when bands take new directions, although sometimes I wonder if this occurs mainly in America. Do you feel that Swedes are more musically open minded than Americans? How has the general response been to this track?

Yes this is our fastest song. We wrote it in a period of us not really knowing where to go next. So we wrote something entirely different. Because I’m a big prog-lover. I don’t really care what style I’m listening to as long as it’s good. So that song was very important in our progression. Elements of “The Derelict Eyes” will definitely be used going forward. We have had great reception on the song. Our new label, The Sign Records, was so surprised when we sent it to them, they were like “Have you been sitting on this song for over a year? It’s killer! We gotta get it out now!” So that made me laugh a lot haha! Seeing their initial reaction gave me confidence in the song as well. I’m my own worst critic.

I don’t know if swedes are more open minded as a lot of my favorite bands that I am continuously inspired by are American. My thoughts are that if you dig a band such as Monolord, you probably like Entombed, right? And I’d love for Monolord to do a fast song. They’d pull that off with grace, I’m sure.

We’re now past the halfway mark in 2018. Any favorite albums of the year so far?

I have a few yes! Weedpecker came out with a great album right after the New Year. I’ve listened to that a lot. I know that SVVAMP released a great follow-up to their first album just now. My friends in Fungus Hill released what’s to me one of the best albums this year, Cosmic Construction on Proxima B. Also, we have Spiral Skies that delivered an album that sounds like I wish Ghost would sound. I always love to listen to new music. And I mainly pick up inspiration from bands doing something else than heavy fuzz-stuff.

I understand you are quite the gear junkie. Tell us about your setup. Favorite guitar? Preferred strings? The pedal you refuse to live without? Your amp setup?

Is it that evident? We are huge gear nerds and we’re always looking for ways to reach that tone that you have in your mind. I haven’t been using them live but my favorite guitar is the Jazzmaster. They’re kind of odd birds in heavy music but I can make it fit and I plan on using them extensively going forward. I usually use Elixir 0.13-0.52 in a C standard tuning. I like how it feels crisp and tight. Not to floppy and boomy. If that makes sense.

I refuse to perform without my Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh. That’s just the best fuzz pedal I know. It can do basically everything you want in the realm of muff-style fuzz. So it goes very well with our music. Regarding amps I have two of them. And they’re actually my dream amps. Ever since I started out playing guitar, I wanted a Marshall JMP 2203. I got hold of one last year and I love it so much. It’s got that grind that I’ve been searching for. I also got an Orange OR100, the other dream amp for me. It’s thick and perfect for playing with single coils as it’s always beefy and never shrill sounding. These two are gonna do the bulk of the work on our new album.

I follow Vokonis constantly on Facebook and see that you have a signature guitar with Boult guitars. How did all that come to be?

Yes! Chris reached out to me after he noticed me using another Boult guitar. I always had this thing for Yamaha SGs and I still do. So he did a Yama style guitar which carries the name The Djinn. Pretty cool, huh?

The heavy metal scene in Sweden is overwhelming, just to say the least. Who are your favorite Swedish metal gods?

That’s gotta be Opeth. I love them with a passion and they got me into heavy music. I can listen to their discography over and over and not get tired of it. The way they’ve transformed themselves time and time again is beyond me. I always get a kick out of listening to them. Then there’s Skraeckoedlan. They’re probably my favorite band in the realm of stoner/doom/sludge.

Let’s talk about the invitation you received to be a part of the Planet of Doom movie. Did you write an entirely new song for it? That must be a massive honor!

That was so insane. I had been aware of the project for a few years before we got an invitation, so when David messaged me asking if we could put together a song we jumped on it. Feels kind of insane even now when it’s out there. Tim helped me with the lyrics just to get the story across. It was certainly the first time I wrote lyrics with someone from the other side of the planet. So yes, to sum it up, we are very honored to be part of it. It’s like a love letter to the whole genre. To be part of that select few is a special feeling.

Speaking of collaborations with Ripple Music, you have a new track titled “Celestial Embrace” on 'Skull Mountain' (2018). Did you write this specifically for this vinyl release?

Todd of Ripple Music asked us if we wanted to be on a compilation. So we became linked at an early stage. More than a year ago. And we had been started writing two songs after we had recorded The Sunken Djinn. We wanted to do something different and try to convey that we’re going to do some different stuff. I think that we got to showcase some of that in “Celestial Embrace” Very proud of that song.

The Sunken Djinn by Vokonis

I hear we can expect a new full-length Vokonis record in the not so distant future. What can you tell us about it?

We are headed into Studio Underjord in August, actually, so it looks like there’ll be at least a single out this fall. Then we’re going to release that album sometime in 2019 on The Sign Records. It’s too early to say dates and such but it’s coming for sure. It’s very different from our previous material. We have more clean passages and Jonte is singing almost half of the record. We had a different approach while writing it, previous albums was mostly my writing. Now I came up with a riff/idea and we did a lot more work on it. So it’s not nearly the same as it was when it was just an idea. In my mind, it’s the most Vokonis-sounding thing from us yet. As we put ourselves into this album more than ever before.

Of course, I must mention that, in addition to Ripple Fest in September, you'll be headlining at this year’s Doomed & Stoned Festival in October. As you recall, we tried to get you guys to come out last year, but the stars just didn’t align the way we wanted. Patience always pays off and 2018 is the year!

We couldn’t be happier! Finally we’ll be able to come to the US and play! Seriously, though, this is what makes the scene so special. It feels kind of close-knit and small even though you’re from the US and I’m from Sweden. I can’t wait!

Thanks for chatting with us once again. We’ll see you on stage!

Thank you! Always a pleasure.

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rockrevoltmagazine · 4 years ago

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Grand Slam Bassist Dave Boyce Interview

Grand Slam is an European super group originally formed by the iconic Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and UFO’s Laurence Archer. The current lineup of Grand Slam is Laurence Archer, Mike Dyer, Dave Boyce and Benji Reid. Grand Slam have released a phenomenal new album called Hit the Ground available everywhere. Here is Gland Slam’s Bassist Dave Boyce.

You have a new album entitled Hit the Ground. How did that come to be? And what was it like to record it?

HI everyone at Rock Revolt magazine. Hope you are all well and rocking!! We decided we wanted to record in a residential studio and Laurence found the fabulous VADA recording studios in Alcester, near Stratford- upon-Avon. The studio is set in a chapel founded in 1260, with 20 acres of fields and gardens and was a truly inspiring place to create music. Owner & producer Matt Terry came to see us at Powerhouse rehearsal studios, where we were rehearsing and writing material for the album. Matt, loved what we were doing and agreed to produce the album at his studio and the sessions were booked. For me it was just a fabulous, inspirational place to be recording. And the team of producer Matt and engineer George Perks made it so much fun…. You can hear and feel how much we enjoyed it in the tracks. A big thank you to them both from me. The album was originally gone be called ‘Gone Are The Days’ the first new track, until we recorded ‘Hit The Ground’ I believe it was the second to last track to be laid down. When we played it back, the energy and lyrics, just made it the obvious…. We all looked at each other and agreed it had to be the title track..

Did you write all the lyrics or was it a collaborative effort?

All the new material on the album, ‘Hit The Ground,’ ‘Long Road’, ‘Gone Are The Days’ & ‘Grand Slam’ are all joint collaborations. I remember sitting at breakfast, lunch and dinner, throwing lyrics about and working the melodies…. Even as Mike prepared to go in for his first take of ‘ Gone Are The Days’ last min edits were happening….. Great fun.

Are the lyrics written first or do you vibe off the music once it is written?

A bit of both regarding the writing – Lawrence has a few riffs bouncing about his head and we run them all putting ideas in and making the riffs songs. I have to say it’s worked so well, everyone putting their DNA into every song on the album.

There are some acoustic songs on the album. How do you approach those differently from the full blown electric rockers?

Now, this was fun…..We actually recorded them in Benjy’s studio in Cambridge – Laurence chose ‘Sister Of Mercy’, A big rocking in ya face rocker and a fun challenge to strip down to basics and still maintain its energy but, it show how good a song it is and works so well as an acoustic track. ‘Long Road’ A track close to our hearts a great ballad for me and one Mike and Laurence put the lyrics to, again, just works as a ballad, probably more so as an acoustic. ‘Crime Rate’ is my fav out of the three acoustic tracks. The electric version like ‘Sisters of Mercy’ is a big productions and we wanted to strip them down to the bare min and totally change the feel – Benjy Reid (Drummer) had laid down the drum track where he felt the track would sit better for the acoustic version, totally changing it from the electric version, and I must admit he nailed it – We sat and tried a few ideas before we ended up with the backing track we loved for Laurence and Mike to weave their magic. Not sure they were that happy were we had taken it, but, I feel it works. I love it, it has that old speak easy, film noir feel about it.

What are your favorite songs on the album to perform?

OH, my god what a question…. Favourite tracks you ask? They are all so much fun to play live to be honest – From the opening track 19 to the final track of ‘Sisters of Mercy’ They all become your favourite as you start each song (laugh). It’s truly a fabulous set to play live – So I’m gonna dodge that question and say all of them.

How have you been keeping your positivity up during lockdown?

Always positive, it’s the only way to be – I have been playing, writing and doing DIY and some keep fit – Gotta look god for the live shows when they happen.

How did you get to play bass? Did you receive any professional training?

My first experience of playing a bass – was in a very well-known jazz club beneath St, Giles church in the crypt. Two friends we rehearsing down there many years ago, and I popped in to see what they were up to, and was asked, if I would like to join their band and play bass. ‘Yes’, I said, not really knowing what I had to do or what it really was (laugh) So, my first bass lines were on the bottom 4 strings of an acoustic guitar to the Cream song ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ and I was hooked from that moment on and never looked back (laugh). I have never had any professional training and you can hear that in my playing (laugh)

Do you play any other instruments?

I do not – I love Saxophone and I always wanted to play one, but, I never got round to it. Maybe I should get on with it during the lockdown, what do you think?

What have been some of your favorite concerts you’ve performed and favorite bands you’ve played with?

I have a few great memories. My first band as a young wiper snapper ‘Ore’ playing Main Stage Reading Rock Festival. 2nd main stage at Download Festival and St Jakobs arena, Basel, Switzerland opening for Guns & Roses & Saxon & Thin Lizzy tours with the Quireboys and Sweden Rock with Buckets Rebel Heart 2018 was a special gig. Fav bands The Quireboys – Skyscraper – Buckets Rebel Heart.

When the All Clear is sounded what action will Grand Slam take to get back out there?

We are ready to rock NOW!! We have a UK tour lined up for December 2020 so fingers crossed for that and Shawn & Lee from Music Gallery International are working on USA dates. Really wanna get out to America again.

What is a Grand Slam concert like?

Kickass rock n roll!!! Get ready to party!!

What are your personal goals for the rest of the year and 2021?

To get touring, record at least 3 more albums and like everyone else enjoy my life and rock n roll!!!

Anything else you would like to add?

It’s been an absolute pleasure talking to you and your readers and hope to see you all in 2021 and party together…. I hope you enjoyed my answers and you love the Grand Slam album ‘Hit The Ground’ as much as I enjoyed making it xx Stay safe and get ready to party!!

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weekendwarriorblog · 4 years ago

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The Weekend Warrior Home and Drive-In Edition July 24, 2020: THE RENTAL, MOST WANTED, YES GOD YES, AMULET, RETALIATION and more

Are we all having fun yet? Does the fun ever truly begin when you’re in the middle of a pandemic, and no one can seem to figure out how to get out of it? While I love New York’s Governor Cuomo and the amazing job he did getting us through the worst of it, he just doesn’t seem to know how to get movie theaters reopened, nor does he seem to care. I mean, they’ve had four months now to figure this out and New York City is already in Phase 4 (which was supposed to be the last phase of the reopening). It’s a real shame, because this has been a ridiculously hot summer and with none of the “cooling centers” from past summers being possible, it is brutal out there. Fortunately, there are a few decent movies this week to watch at home and some in the drive-ins that are popping up all over the country.

I gotta say that I’m particularly bummed that my favorite local theater, the Metrograph, won’t be opening any time soon, but starting Friday, they’ll be starting “Metrograph Live Screenings,” which will consist of the type of amazing programming the theater has gained a reputation for since opening four years ago. They are offering new “digital memberships” at $5 a month or $50 annually (about half the price of a normal membership) so that you can watch any of the movies being offered at home. The program begins on Friday with Claire Denis’ 2004 film, L’Intrus, which Metrograph Pictures picked up for release. That’s followed on Monday with St. Claire Bourne’s doc, Paul Robeson: Here I Stand. You can see the full list of screening times and dates (many with filmmaker introductions) on the Official Site, and this will be a good time for those who can’t get downtown to the coolest area in New York City to check out the Metrograph programming until they reopen. (Apparently, they’re working on a drive-in to open sometime in August. Wish I had a car.)

If nothing else, it’s safe to say that IFC is killing it this summer. The indie distributor stepped right up to the pandemic and said, “Hey, we’ll play in those drive-in theaters that have mostly been ignored and didn’t play our films for decades!” It has led to at least two big hits in the past few months.

This week, IFC releases the horror/thriller THE RENTAL (IFC Films), the directorial debut by Dave Franco. In it, brothers Charlie (Dan Stevens) and Josh (Jeremy Allen White) decide to take a weekend away with their significant others, Charlie’s wife Michelle (Allison Brie) and Josh’s girlfriend Mina (Sheila Vand), who also happens to be Charlie’s creative work partner. They have found a remote house to rent, but they’re immediately suspicious of the caretaker (Toby Huss), who they think may be spying on them. He’s also racist towards Mina’s Arab lineage.

The premise seems fairly simple and actually quite high concept, and there have been quite a few thrillers that played with the premise of a creepy landlord/caretaker, including last year’s The Intruder, directed by Deon Taylor, and a lesser known thriller called The Resident, starring Hillary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Part of what makes The Rental different is that Franco co-wrote it with Joe Swanberg, so you know it’s going to be more of a character-based thriller than some kind of gorefest. Sure enough, this deals with the competitive nature between the brothers and the jealousy that arises when you have such a close working relationship with your brother’s girlfriend. It’s what happens between these two couples over the course of this vacation that makes you even more interested in their behavior after things start happening to them, but there’s a pretty major twist that happens just when you think you know where things may be going.

That’s all I really should say about the plot to avoid spoilers. Although the third act veers into the darker horror tropes we may have seen before, that’s also when it starts to get quite insane. Franco clearly shows he has the eye for the type of suspense and timing necessary for an effective thriller, and his cast, including wife Alison Brie, really deliver on all aspects of his script to deliver shocking moments that will keep you invested.

In some ways, The Rental might be the most obviously accessible movie of the weekend, and since it will be playing in drive-ins (and maybe a few still-open theaters?), it probably is worth seeing that way i.e. with others, although it will also be available via digital download, of course.

Another “Featured Flick” this week -- and I’m guessing this is one you won’t be reading about anywhere else -- is Daniel Roby’s MOST WANTED (Saban FIlms), a real-life crime-thriller starring Josh Hartnett as Globe and Mail journalist, Victor Malarek, who discovered that a French-Canadian junkie named Daniel Léger (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) had been sentenced to 100 years in a Thailand prison for drug trafficking in 1989. As Daniel attempts to survive the violent conditions of the Thai jail, Victor tries to uncover the crooked practices by the Canadian federal police to get Daniel imprisoned for their own means.

This is one of two Saban Films releases that really surprised me, maybe because I’ve gotten so used to them releasing so much action and genre schlock meant mainly for VOD, usually starring fairly big-name action stars from the past, usually not doing their best work. Most Wanted is a far more serious crime-drama that tells an absolutely amazing story from North America’s famed war on drugs from the ‘80s. First, we meet Antoine-Olivier Pilon’s Daniel, a lowlife junkie who is trying to find a place to live and a job, something he finds when he gets into business with Jim Gaffigan’s Glenn Picker, a complete low-life in every sense of the word. It’s funny, because when Gaffigan’s character is introduced, you’re immediately reminded of the famous “Sister Christian” in PT Anderson’s Boogie Nights, and as we watch Picker completely humiliate and then betray Daniel, you realize that we might be seeing one of Gaffigan’s best performances to date.

What keeps Most Wanted interesting is that it tells the story on a number of concurrent storylines, ignoring the fact that one of the threads might be taking place years before the other. Through this method, we see how Daniel begins working with Glenn, while also seeing Victor’s investigation, as well as the sting operation being perpetrated by the Canadian feds, as represented by the always great Stephen McHattie. (McHattie’s appearance is also a telltale sign that this is indeed a Canadian production, as is the role played by author and filmmaker Don McKellar.) I’ve always feltHarnett was a really underrated actor especially as he got into his 30s and started doing more mature roles, and while his reporter character may not always be the central focus of the story, his attempt to get his editor to respect his work is something far too familiar to far too many writers. One also can’t sleep on the fantastic performance by Antoine-Olivier Pilon, who really holds the film together by starting out as a scumbag almost as bad as Picker but through his troubles to survive in Thai jail, we start to become really invested in his story. (The only character who doesn’t get nearly as fulfilling a story arc is Amanda Crew as Victor’s wife Anna who gives birth just as he gets involved in this major story.)

I wasn’t at all familiar with Daniel Roby’s previous work but the way he broke this story down in a way that keeps it interesting, regardless of which story you’re following, makes Most Wanted as good or better than similar films by far more experienced and respected filmmakers. (For some reason, it made me think of both The Departed and Black Mass, both movies about Whitey Bulger, although Daniel’s story is obviously very different.)

Okay, let’s get into a trio of religious-tinged offerings…

Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things stars in YES, GOD, YES (Vertical Entertainment), the semi-autobiographical directorial debut by Obvious Child co-writer Karen Maine (expanded from an earlier short), which will open via virtual cinemas this Friday as well as at a few drive-ins, and then it will be available via VOD and digital download on Tuesday, July 28. The coming-of-age comedy debuted at last year’s SXSW Film Festival and won a Special Jury Prize for its ensemble cast. Dyer plays sixteen-year-old Alice, a good Midwestern Catholic teenager, who has a sexual awakening after a racy AOL chat. Wracked by guilt, Alice attends a religious retreat camp where the cute football player (Wolfgang Novogratz) catches her eye, but she constantly feels pressure to quell her masturbatory urges.

I’m not sure I really knew what to expect from Ms. Maine’s feature film debut as a director. I certainly didn’t expect to enjoy this movie as much as I did, nor did I think I would relate to Dyer’s character as much as I did -- I’ve never been a teen girl, nor have I ever been Catholic, and by the early ‘00s, I was probably closer to the age that Maine is now versus being a teenager discovering her sexuality. In fact, I probably was expecting something closer to the Mandy Moore comedy Saved!, which was definitely more about religion than one character’s sexual journey.

Either way, I went into Yes, God, Yes already realizing what a huge fan I am of coming-of-age stories, and while there were certainly that seemed familiar to other films, such as Alice’s inadvertent AIM with an online pervert early in the film. Even so, Maine did enough with the character of Alice to keep it feeling original with the humor being subdued while definitely more on the R-rated side of things. On top of that, Dyer was quite brilliant in the role, just a real break-through in a similar way as Kaitlyn Dever in Book Smart last year. (Granted, I’m so behind on Stranger Things, I don’t think I’ve even gotten to Dyer’s season.) The only other familiar face is Timothy Simons from Veep as the super-judgmental (and kinda pervy) priest who Alice has to turn to when confessing her sins. (A big part of the story involves a rumor started about Alice and a sex act she committed on a fellow student that keeps coming up.)

Yes, God, Yes proves to be quite a striking dramedy that I hope more people will check out. I worry that because this may have been covered out of last year’s SXSW, it might not get the new and updated attention it deserves. Certainly, I was pleasantly surprised with what Maine and Dyer did with a genre that still has a lot to tell us about growing up and discovering oneself. (You can find out where you can rent the movie digitally over on the Official Site.)

Another horror movie that premiered at this year’s Sundance is AMULET (Magnet), the directorial debut by British actor Romola Garai, who also wrote the screenplay. It stars Romanian actor Alec Secareanu as Tomaz, a former soldier who is offered a place to stay in a dilapidated house in London with a young woman named Magda (Carla Juri from Blade Runner 2049) and her ill and dying mother. As Tomaz starts to fall for Magda, he discovers there are sinister forces afoot in the house with Magda’s mother upstairs being at their core.

I was kind of interested in this one, not just because it being Garai’s first feature as a filmmaker but also just because Sundance has such a strong pedigree for midnight movies, probably culminating in the premiere of Ari Aster’s Hereditary there a few years back. It feels like ever since then, there are many movies trying to follow in that movie’s footsteps, and while this was a very different movie from the recent Relic, it had its own set of issues.

The main issue with Amulet is that it deliberately sets itself up with a confusing narrative where we see Tomaz in the present day and in the past concurrently, so it’s very likely you won’t know what you’re watching for a good 20 minutes or so. Once Tomaz gets to the house, escorted there by a nun played by Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake), the movie settles down into a grueling pace as the main two characters get to know each other and Tomaz explores the incongruities of the decaying house.

Honestly, I’m already pretty burnt out on the religious horror movies between The Lodge and the still-unreleased Saint Maud, and the first inclination we get of any of the true horror to come is when Tomaz discovers some sort of mutated bat-like creature in the toilet, and things get even more disturbing from there. Although I won’t go into too many details about what happens, the movie suffers from some of the same issues as Relic where it’s often too dark to tell exactly what is happening. As it goes along, things just get weirder and weirder right up until a “what the fuck” moment that could have come from the mind of David Lynch.

I don’t want to completely disregard Garai’s fine work as a filmmaker since she’s made a mostly compelling and original horror movie – I have a feeling some might love this -- but the grueling pace and confusing narrative turns don’t really do justice to what might have been a chilling offering otherwise.

Going by the title and the fact it’s being released by Saban Films, I presumed that Ludwig and Paul Shammasian’s RETALIATION (Saban Films/Lionsgate) was gonna be a violent and gritty crime revenge thriller, but nothing could be further from the truth. Adapted by Geoff Thompson from his 2008 short film “Romans 12:20,” it stars Orlando Bloom as Malcolm, a troubled ex-con doing demolition work while fighting against his demons when he spots someone in the pub from his past that caused a severe childhood trauma.

This is another movie that I really didn’t know what to expect, even as it began and we followed Bloom’s character over the course of a day, clearly a very troubled man who has been dealing with many personal demons. Make no mistake that this is a tough movie, and it’s not necessarily a violent genre movie, as much as it deals with some heavy HEAVY emotions in a very raw way.

Honestly, I could see Geoff Thompson’s screenplay easily being performed on stage, but the way the Shammasian Brothers have allowed Malcolm’s story to slowly build as we learn more and more about his past makes the film so compelling, but they also let their actors really shine with some of the stunning monologues with which they’re blessed. While this is clearly a fantastic and possibly career-best performance by Bloom, there are also good performances by Janet Montgomery, as the woman who loves Malcolm but just can’t handle his mood changes. Also good is Charlie Creed-Miles, as the young priest who tries to help Malcolm.

I can easily see this film not being for everybody, because some of the things the film deals with, including pedophile priests and the effects their actions have on the poor, young souls who put their faith in them, they’re just not things people necessarily may want to deal with. Make no mistake that Retaliation is an intense character drama that has a few pacing issues but ultimately hits the viewer right in the gut.

A movie I had been looking forward to quite some time is the Marie Currie biopic, RADIOACTIVE (Amazon Prime), directed by Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis) and starring the wondrous Rosamund Pike as the famed scientist who helped discover radiation. Based on Lauren Redniss’ book, this is the type of Working Title biopic that would normally premiere in the Fall at the Toronto Film Festival, and sure enough, this one did. The fact it wasn’t released last year makes one think maybe this didn’t fare as well as potential awards fodder as the filmmakers hoped. It’s also the type of movie that works too hard to cater to the feminist resurgence from recent years, which ultimately ends up being its undoing.

The problem with telling Marie Currie’s story is that there’s so much to tell and Redniss’ book as adapted by Jack Thorne just tries to fit too much into every moment as years pass in mere minutes. There’s so much of Marie’s life that just isn’t very interesting, but trying to include all of it just takes away from the scenes that do anything significant. Maybe it’s no surprise that Thorne also wrote The Aeronauts, Amazon’s 2019 ballooning biopic that failed to soar despite having Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones as its leads.

I’m a similarly huge Rosamund Pike fan, so I was looking forward to her shining in this role, but she does very little to make Marie Currie someone you might want to follow, as she’s so headstrong and stubborn. This is the most apparent when she meets Pierre Currie, as played by Sam Riley, and maybe you don’t blame her for being cynical, having had much of her work either discredited or stolen by men in the past. Shockingly, Pike’s performance seems all over the place, sometimes quite moving but other times being overly emotive. Almost 90 minutes into the movie, Anya Taylor-Joy turns up as Curie’s grown daughter, and it’s one of the film’s biggest infraction, wasting such great talent in such a nothing role.

While Radioactive could have been a decent vehicle for Ms. Satrapi to flex her muscles as a filmmaker, the movie spends so much time having Currie fighting against the male-dominated science field that it loses sight of why she was such an important figure in the first place. Radioactive just comes across as a generally bland and unimaginative by-the-books biopic.

Also on Digital and On Demand this Friday is Chris Foggin’s FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (Samuel Goldwyn Films), another quaint British comedy based on a true story, much like the recent Military Wives. Rather than being about a group of singing women, this one is about a group of singing men! What a twist!

Daniel Mays plays Danny, a music biz exec from London who travels to the seaside town of Port Isaac, Cornwall with some of his record company coworkers. Once there, they discover a local group of singing local fisherman, known as “Fisherman’s Friends,” who Danny wants to sign to a label. He also wants to get closer to Tuppence Middleton’s single mother Alwyn, who, no surprise, is also the only pleasant-looking younger woman in the town.

Fisherman’s Friends isn’t bad, but if you’ve seen a lot of British movies from the last few decades, then you’ve already seen this movie, particularly the “fish out of water” humor of a guy from the big city trying to relate to the down-to-earth ways of folk in a fishing village. It’s the type of really forced humor that is perfectly pleasant but not particularly groundbreaking in this day and age with so many filmmakers trying to do cutting-edge work.

Instead, this goes for a very typical and cutesie formula where everything works out with very little real conflict even when it throws in a needless subplot about the local pub falling on hard times and selling to a rich man who has little regard for the ways o the town. On top of that, and even if this wasn’t based on a true story, it’s very hard to believe anyone in the music industry or who buys records would be that interested in this group to make them worth signing a million-pound record deal. (Apparently, this really happened!)

I think it’s adorable that filmmakers are trying to turn character actor Daniel Mays (who you’ve seen in everything!) into a romantic lead, especially when you have James Purefoy right there! Instead, 56-year-old Purefoy is instead cast as Middleton’s father, while she’s put into a situation where she’s the love interest for a man that’s 23 years her elder. This kind of thing rarely bothers me as it does many younger female critics, but their romance is just ridiculous and unnecessary if not for the formula. As much as I enjoyed seeing Dave Johns from I, Daniel Blake as one of the singing fishermen, there really isn’t much for him to do in this.

If you like sea shanties and you are a woman over 60 (or have a mother that age) then Fisherman’s Friends is a cute butnever particularly hilarious British comedy that tries to be The Full Monty. But it never really tries to be anything more or less than the formula created by that movie 23 years ago, so it’s quickly forgotten after its saccharine finale.

Unfortunately, I just wasn’t able to get THE ROOM (Shudder/RLJE Films), the live action directing debut from Christin Volckman (Renaissance), but it’s now available on VOD, Digital HD, DVD AND Blu-Ray! It stars Olga Kurylenko and Kevin Janssens as a couple who leave the city to move into a an old house where they discover a secret hidden room that has the power to materialize anything they want, but this is a horror film, so what might seem like a fairy tale is likely to get dark. (I actually think I saw the trailer for this on Shudder, so I’ll probably check it out, and if it’s worth doing so, I’ll mention it in next week’s column.)

Yet another horror movie hitting On Demand this Friday is Pamela Moriarty’s A DEADLY LEGEND (Gravitas Ventures) that stars Corbin Bensen as a real estate developer who buys an old summer camp to build new homes unaware of the dark history of supernatural worship and human sacrifice. I’m gonna take the fifth on this one, which also stars Judd Hirsch and Lori Petty.

Available via Virtual Cinema through New York’s Film Forum and L.A.’s Laemmle is Gero von Boehm’s documentary, Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (Kino Lorber), about the photographer who had a nearly five-decade career before dying in a car crash in 2006.

From Colombia to various Virtual Cinemas is Catalina Arroyave’s debut, Days of the Whale (Outsider Pictures) set in the city of Medellin, where it follows two young graffiti artists, Cristina and Simon, who tag places around where they live but coming from very different backgrounds, but they eventually bond while part of a revolutionary art collective.

Danny Pudi from Community and Emily C. Chang from The Vampire Diaries star in Sam Friedlander’s comedy Babysplitters (Gravitas Ventures) as one of two couples who have mixed emotions about having kids, so they decided to share one baby between them. Okay, then.

Netflix will also debut the rom-com sequel, The Kissing Booth 2, once again starring Joey King as Ellie, who is trying to juggle her long-distance romance with Jacob Erlodi’s Noah and her close friendship with Joel Courtney’s Lee. I haven’t seen the first movie. Probably won’t watch this one.

Next week, more movies in a variety of theatrical and non-theatrical release!

If you’ve read this week’s column and have bothered to read this far down, feel free to drop me some thoughts at Edward dot Douglas at Gmail dot Com, or tweet me on Twitter. I love hearing from my “readers,” whomever they may be.’

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coghive · 6 years ago

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[Audio + Video] OK - Kirk Franklin

Iconic Gospel music veteran Kirk Franklin offers third single "OK" off forthcoming album; LONG LIVE LOVE (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), which will release on May 31st. The “OK” video, which was directed by Matt DeLisi, premiered exclusively on BET Soul and BET Gospel. It can also be seen on BET.com and the Kirk Franklin YouTube channel. In addition to the release of the new album, Franklin will host and headline the 2nd Annual Exodus Music & Arts Festival, a collaboration between him and Live Nation Urban, on May 26th in Irving, TX. Also, he’ll be back as host of the ninth season of BET’s inspirational singing competition series, Sunday Best, which premiers on Sunday, June 30th. And on July 11th, Franklin will kick off his 26-city LONG LIVE LOVE Tour Watch, Download & Share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzr-TsrIeNc LYRICS OK Woke up to a world that is changing Looking out the window, got me wondering lately Will we be ok, will we be ok One day I can feel the sun shining Next day a bullet can leave a momma cryin’ Will she be ok, tell me will we be ok Life is taking everything that I have, just to survive. I got twenty-five dollars in my pocket And I think another ten in my glove compartment I’m trying so bad not to cry, but it’s hard to stop it But you say all of my needs you promised you got it So I’m gone be ok I’m gone be ok (Ok, Ok) See I gotta remember, that my God is bigger Than any battle I’ll ever face So I’m gone be ok Why do we hate one another When love is the most beautiful color It takes away the grey, and makes everything ok Where is the American dream If only one percent knows what it means To be really ok… tell me is that ok Life is taking everything that I have, just to survive I got twenty-five dollars in my pocket And I think another ten in my glove compartment I’m trying so bad not to cry but it’s hard to stop it But you say all of my needs you promised you got it So I’m gone be ok I’m gone be ok (Ok, Ok) See I gotta remember, that my God is bigger Than any battle I’ll ever face So I’m gone be ok See our God is great, this season of pain it won’t last always Life is taking everything that I have, just to survive You got twenty-five dollars in your pocket And you think another ten in your glove compartment But that family with no food Would trade places with you Give thanks and don’t forget how you got it And you gone be ok We gone be ok (Ok, ok) See I gotta remember That my God is bigger Than any battle I’ll ever face So I’m gone be ok We gone be ok And you gone be ok So I’m gone be ok (Ok , Ok) So I’m gone be ok.. Music by Kirk Franklin performing “OK” (Official Music Video). (C) RCA Inspiration LLC, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Read the full article

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darklydeliciousdesires · 8 years ago

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Mr and Mrs B - An Andy Black/Original character one shot story.

Summary: Another request fulfillment, this time for @fortheloveoflola

Disclaimer: I do not know any real persons mentioned in this story, which is a complete work of fiction and product of my imagination. No monies are being made off this story, and no true claims are made either. Again, it’s all just fiction, baby!

Warning - Explicitly detailed sexy time ahead. If erotica isn’t your deal, turn the car around and drive back the way you came. If however it is, keep on driving ;)

“Give me five minutes, guys.” Max said to the crew she worked with, leaving them to head over to the Black Veil Brides tour bus where she knew her next interviewee was waiting for her in the rear lounge. Ever the consummate professional she might have been, but on this occasion she smirked to herself as she popped two buttons on her tight fitting black cardigan, showing off her leopard print bra clad cleavage a little for the benefit of the man waiting for her. He was her husband, after all.

Max had first met Andy three years ago when she was interviewing CC and Jinxx at Download festival in the UK. After the band had played, he’d sought her out after becoming transfixed with her when he’d seen her interview his bandmates, Max spending some time between interviews talking to him until she was free for the evening.

They stood and watched bands play, walked around the festival hand in hand and shared their first kiss before they sadly had to part ways, vowing to definitely keep in touch, which they did. They became an official item three months after they’d met. They made it work too despite it being difficult, dating one another in what was often a long distance relationship. They got married nine months ago on Christmas Eve and had never been happier.

“Baby!” she exclaimed after entering the rear lounge of the tour bus, Andy pulling her into his arms and hugging her tightly before they shared a lingering kiss.

“I missed you so much,” he told her, stroking her back as Max snuggled against him, happy to be back in his arms after a three month absence. She’d been covering the festival circuits across Europe while he’d been performing on the Warped tour and although they were more than used to the fact their careers often meant they had to spend long periods of time apart, neither had particularly relished in being parted for so long. Naturally, they’d missed each other tremendously.

“I missed you too. I’m so glad we get to fly home tomorrow and just chill. I’m not even going to put on pants for the first week,” she told him, Andy laughing.

“That’s exactly right, but just don’t you think it’ll be because of any lazy intentions. I’m not going to let you put on any clothes at all, or leave the bed unless you need to use the bathroom. Three months is too long for a man to be without his wife for,” he told her, giving her another kiss.

“Okay, honey. You gotta calm down a little. The crew will be here any second, but just know I really don’t want you to stop,” she sighed as Andy stroked her back with one hand and rubbed her between the legs with his other. Max could feel herself furiously burning for him already, wishing they had time for him to push his hand inside the little black shorts she was wearing.

“Fine, just know I’m doing so begrudgingly!” He pouted, actually sticking out his bottom lip and laughing at her ‘are you really going there?’ face she gave him. Her camera and sound guys arrived shortly after, Max and Andy sitting down next to each other on the couch, him resting a hand on her leg while she prepared her question notes. After the usual introduction, the interview began, one that was extremely playful from the outset…

“So this is a first for me, since in the three years I’ve known this lovely man I’m married to, I’ve never actually interviewed him!” Max spoke to the camera. “Hello, Andy Biersack.” She then added sultrily, turning to him.

“Why hello, Max Biersack,” he replied in much the same tones, giving her a suggestive double raise of his eyebrows that immediately had her laughing. “What she says is true too, she hasn’t interviewed me before, but she interrogates me all the time.” He added to the camera, Max laughing even more.

“I do not!” she protested, poking him in the chest with her index finger.

“Babe, your interrogation skills are so honed they could send you to Guantanamo and you’d get people who’ve been refusing to talk for three years to spill everything in three minutes,” he began in joke, making her crew laugh. “When are we going out? What restaurant are we going to? Are you going to mow the lawn today? Where did you put my gym clothes? Are we going to a club or a bar? Will you come and walk the dogs with me? Are you going to take the trash out? Will you go to the grocery store later? Where did you put my coffee mug? By the way this isn’t throughout the course of a day, this is ten minutes after I’ve woken up.” He then continued.

He got a dark look from his wife in reply to that. “Love you!” he then added sweetly, squeezing her leg and beaming at her.

“This is what I have to deal with, all of the time! All you fan girls who lust after him don’t even know what a pain in the ass he can be, when he decides he going to shame me, among other things!” she then stated, making Andy crack up.

“Other things? I’d ask you to elaborate but I’m kinda scared with what you’ll come out with in order to ruin my image,” he said, resting his head against her shoulder and cringing.

“Hmmm, now let me think,” she began, pulling a thoughtful face.

“Max, no. Don’t even,” he warned, pointing his finger at her and shouting in exclamation when she bit it.

“I could tell them how much you fart,” she suggested, Andy raising an eyebrow at her.

“Are you sure you wanna go there, honey? I mean, this is coming from someone who passes gas so regularly there’s irreparable damage to the ozone layer right above our house,” he teased her with, Max covering her face with her hands and shaking her head as her crew laughed.

“Okay now you’re done shaming me, let’s begin.” They settled into a more professional tone after that, but little flirty gestures remained such as Andy idly stroking her leg as he answered her questions. Truth was, as much as they enjoyed the interview they both could barely wait for it to be over.

They had approximately half an hour between Max having to continue with her journalistic duties and Andy preparing to hit the stage from the moment their interview ended, and there was only one way they were going to spend that time. As soon as the door had shut behind the crew…

“Finally!” Andy exclaimed, flattening Max against the couch and making very short work of undoing all the little buttons of her cardigan, running his tongue over the rise of each of her breasts as she stroked his arms, moaning into the kiss he planted on her lips.

He paused to let her pull his black vest over his head and then lay her down again as they kissed, feeling her fingers running through his hair and slowly down his back, making goose bumps prickle his skin. Quickly removing their remaining clothes he then lay against her and just enjoyed in the simplicity of having his wife’s nakedness against his as they kissed, feeling her winding her legs around his waist while she moaned softly, sucking his tongue and running her nails down his chest.

He then turned her over and began caressing her with his fingers and mouth, stroking and kissing her all over her back, knowing how aroused such touches made her, reaching underneath her every so often to play with her breasts and pinch her nipples. He quickly replaced that contact with his mouth when he turned her over again and then began to kiss her lower, and lower, and lower, until she was dying to feel his tongue where her body radiated aroused warmth.

When she felt it there, gently running around the outside of her pussy lips and up and down her thighs, the anticipation was immense. When it finally made proper intimate contact, her sigh of pleasure was equally one of relief too as the teasing relented and gave way to incredible sensations. Three months of longing for his touch tended to do that.

“Oh, ohhhhh my god that’s so good, baby. Ahhhhh yes, don’t you dare fucking stop!” Max groaned, her body squirming on the couch under his touch, his tongue slowly dragging a circle around her clit, making it wetter and harder with every eager lick, feeling hot blasts of breath against her, knowing what he was doing was turning him on as much as it was her.

“You taste so good, beautiful. Mmmmm, you’re still my favourite thing to have in my mouth.” He said, before sucking her clit and flicking the tip of his tongue over it, the little bud swelling furiously against his touch before he let it go again and used the flat of his tongue to stimulate every inch of wet flesh between her folds, catching her clit and her opening in equal measures as she scrunched her eyes tightly shut and practically growled with desire.

“Mmmm, ohhh, ohhhhh!” she continued to cry out, her fingers tangling in his hair as he continued to devour her with his mouth. He quickly reduced her to an utter panting mess, grasping his shoulders with her hands as she felt his fingers parting her pussy lips as wide as they’d stretch, his tongue flickering across her clit so fast she felt like she was going to pass out. “Holy shit, how can you move your tongue so damn fast? That’s one thing about you that, ahhhh, never ceases to amaze me!” she added, looking down on him and watching him lick her clit before he looked up at her and smiled.

“Pure fucking natural talent.” He said with a wink. He knew what he was good at. Going from repetitive flicks of his tongue over her clit he switched to just pressing it slowly and firmly, alternating between that and rubbing two fingers up and down either side of it while he kissed her thigh, making her completely beside herself with raging arousal and grinning to himself at each one of her high pitched vocal outbursts of appreciation.

“Enjoying yourself up there, my sexy lady?” he asked.

“I’ll give you three fucking days to stop! Oh god!” She exclaimed, hearing him laugh a little before going back to sucking gently on her engorged clit whilst sliding two fingers between her slippery walls, dripping wet with arousal and clenching tightly around them.

Max cried out without reserve as she felt them raking and poking against every last inch of her pussy, her body beginning to tremble violently. It would only take a few more swirls of his tongue to make her come and when she did, the feeling of heat and pleasure surging through her body so rapidly was so intense she was sure she saw stars for a few seconds.

She was still gasping to catch her breath as she felt herself turned over onto her front and her hips hoisted up off the couch, groaning illimitably as a very hard dick began sliding inside her still trembling pussy and slowly, agonisingly slowly retreating again.

“Nah, I think I’ll make you wait a while longer.” Andy said, grasping his dick in hand and rubbing the tip over her clit once he’d withdrawn from her. He laughed again at hearing her vocal rumble of displeasure and slid down the couch further, resting his weight on his forearms and going down on her again. but this time from behind and also while pushing two fingers in and out of her ass, hearing her deep moan audibly muffled, looking around her leg for a moment to see she’d bitten down on the arm of the couch. She didn’t trust herself not to scream like she was being murdered, it felt so good.

Still working his fingers at an even pace he kissed the back of her legs and then moved his mouth up to do the same over her ass cheeks, which he bit too, making her shriek. He then laid a trail of kisses back down to her slick folds and ran his tongue between them and down to her clit once more.

He kept on doing this until she was almost at the point of orgasm and then stopping, driving her absolutely crazy with desire, her breathing laboured and her legs feeling like they’d been reduced to jelly. He then turned onto his back and pulled her hips down closer to his mouth and pushed her body up so she was sat upright, Max resting her hands back on his chest as she felt his tongue swirling around inside her pussy. If there was one thing she loved doing with him as much as riding his cock, it was riding his face.

He stretched his tongue inside her as far as he could, tasting how sweet and wet she was before sliding it back up to her clit, so turned on by what he was doing the end of his dick began to burn with arousal, so hard it hurt. As he licked her his hands slid up and down her sides and over her stomach, before he felt her lean back and saw her turn her head to the side, wrapping her lips around his dick and softly flicking her tongue over the very tip.

“Fuck, babe. I can’t even stand that right now! Get on me,” he demanded, Max not needing to be asked twice as she shifted down the couch and enveloped every last inch of his hardness within her pussy. Time wise they were cutting it fine, but even more than that neither could wait a second longer to begin fucking the hell out of each other.

“God, I missed this too much. Ahhhh, fuck yes!” Max cried, slamming herself down on his cock repeatedly, throwing her head of long black hair back and wailing again as Andy reached up to pinch at her nipples. They moved against each other in all-consuming, pulse racing, frantic sexual fury, neither caring that they’d already gone ten minutes over their allotted time for sex. As it turned out though, it wouldn’t be a problem.

“Sorry babe, this isn’t going to last long. You’ve got me way to fucking excited.” He panted as she slid down on his dick and rested her hands to his chest, grinding her hips back and forth against him and moaning into his mouth as they kissed, moans which did nothing but increase as he started to rub her clit with his thumb.

He felt the hot waves of orgasm starting to run through his tense and sweaty body, the endless contractions of her inner muscles squeezing him furiously as she cried out over and over, tipping him over the edge in seconds, locking his arms around her and fucking her voraciously until she was there too, nearly deafening him with the pitch of her scream straight down his ear.

“How…the…hell…am I…meant to…go…interview…people now…after that?” she panted, completely out of breath.

“Pffft, all you have to do is stand there. I have to be up onstage for the next forty five minutes and right now I’m not even sure if my legs work as normal. Fuck you for being so amazing!” he said as they both disentangled from each other, wobbling all over the place as they fought to get back into their clothes.

“Yeah fuck you right back too, or rather I will later and this time, there’ll be no hurrying. Our flight isn’t until tomorrow afternoon so that means we’ve got hours in a hotel room ahead of us to make up for lost time. Love you, honey. See you later on.” She purred, giving him one final kiss before picking up her bag and notes and having to run like a racehorse off the bus and out to her next interview, which she was nearly fifteen minutes late for.

It was worth it though, the slight lapse in her usual professional attitude to spend some quality time enjoying her husband. It might have been the first time she’d interviewed him, but what followed definitely wasn’t a first for either of them, nor would it be a last either. Andy proved that to her an incredible nine times in the hours that followed them arriving at their hotel that evening.

Married life? Despite the sometimes long distance nature was pretty damn awesome for Mr and Mrs B.

The End.

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Metronomy –Back To Basics

First published in the print issue of Sixtynine Degrees magazine. May 2014

Joseph Mount sits wide-eyed inside a small space shuttle bound for a crimson soaked planet stalked by sphinx-like cats. Released last November, the video for ‘Aquarius’ - Metronomy’s first single since the Mercury nominated The English Riviera – conjured up images of Joe in the three years since the band’s last record lying back in a field near his Parisian home, arms behind his head, watching the night sky in search of astrological inspiration for the Metronomy’s return.

“No, not at all.” Joe laughs when we ask him about the supposed divine theme behind his band’s fourth album, Love Letters. So, why the sci-fi video for ‘Aquarius’? “That’s Edouard [Salier] who directed it” Joe explains when we enquire, like Sheldon Cooper rubbing his khaki trouser legs, as to whether he’d been boning up on Star Trek and Blake 7 for his intergalactic adventure. “I knew he wanted to have hairless cats in it and I thought, ‘fair enough, you’ve got to let them do what they want,’” he says with a chuckle.

The astrological influence didn’t stop there as the band also collaborated with the app, The Night Sky, to allow users to play the single if they lined-up their smartphone with the constellation of the same name. “To be honest, someone at the record label was like: ‘you know, we should do it on this thing.’ And I was like, ‘well, that’s a brilliant idea,’” he says again laughing. With the record being released aptly under the air sign of Aquarius, surely Joe must have at least a tiny secret interest in astrology? “I quite like how ridiculous it is,” he says finally caving, “these things that just help you if you’ve got a bad feeling about something or you’re particularly moody - you can blame it on something that’s happening in space. I quite like that, it’s quite reassuring.”

In fact Love Letters was not born from one place, either in the heavens above or the land below, as Joe took a more basic approach to creating an album as he sought to escape the confines of being bound to a sole idea as he had been on the The English Riviera: a concept album based solely on the his home county, Devon. “I wanted to do a record where I didn’t have to explain it in the same way that I did before” he says. If the album is defined by anything it is by something much more human than the events of the night skies and one that has characterised Metronomy’s career since the beginning: love. The band’s breakout album, Nights Out, was a four to the floor lament to unrequited young desire with tracks like ‘Heartbreaker’, ‘A Thing For Me’ and ‘On Dancefloors’. It’s follow-up, The English Riviera, took a more mature approach - whilst holidaying on the west coast - contemplating floundering relationships on ‘Trouble’ and sensuous liaisons on ‘Love Underlined’. Love Letters picks-up the same baton with Joe this time influenced by being away from his wife whilst on tour. “When you’re touring all your basic experiences involve travelling and being away from people, people you’re maybe in a relationship with or your family,” he explains. “That’s the only thing I could write about that was actually real”. Opener ‘The Upsetter’ urges in crack tones the record’s mission “I gotta beam my message to ya” to a lonely drum machine, ‘The Most Immaculate Haircut’ is a last ditch attempt to save a broken romance and title track and single, ‘Love Letters’, is near religious ode to Joe’s career-long dedication to l-u-v.

Joe’s straightforward approach to the album also extended to the studio as the band turned their backs for the first time on digital technology to make it. “The only thing vaguely conceptual was me wanting to record it in an analogue studio and record it in a dated way” Joe says. Recorded at Toe Rag studios in Hackney, the band performed live together as a group onto reel-to-reel tape. “Most of the tracks on the record are live essentially,” Joe reveals, “things like vocals I did afterwards, but pretty much everything was done like that - it’s a nice sociable way to record.” By going back to the method that most musicians used before digital sent analogue to mixing desk oblivion it forced Joe and the band out of their creative comfort zone. “If you give yourself these limitations and you give yourself this way of recording it hopefully makes you write differently and write different kinds of songs. I kind of try to do it to make me do something interesting creatively”. Although, recording the old-fashioned way was an experience the band relished, Joe’s certainly not throwing out his Mac anytime soon as he hastens to add, “I’m not against computers or anything like that, I love computers!’

One thing that remained the same was Joe’s place as the leader and main songwriter in the band. “I was still writing everything and I’m still in control,” he says with a sinister laugh. “Because [the band] was a thing I started it feels very personal to me - I’m too afraid to give any of it away.” With the responsibility solely on his shoulders and the pressure of following-up a Mercury nominated album was there ever the risk he’d crack Brian Wilson style and end up in a rocking in a sandpit in only fireman’s helmet for company? “I started trying to write the new stuff as soon as I finished The English Riviera and for me that’s the best way of avoiding the pressure… to start writing and planning the fourth record before the Mercury award nomination even happens.” And, as he confides there’s always a much harsher critic to appease than the fans or the critics. “I always try and outdo any pressures I feel from other people with pressure of my own. I think it should always be coming from me rather than the record label.”

Listening to the album it has a clear path: starting out with a basic handshake of pared down vocals and barren beats on the ‘The Upsetter’ only to break into a full gospel funk embrace for title track, ‘Love Letters’; it’s something that was by no means an accident as Joe explains. “If you listen to it all in the right order there’s a moment where it goes from feeling small and minimal to suddenly being luscious and open.” This way of thinking came partly from Joe hitting the vinyl crates to track back to the late 60s and early 70s when albums reigned; it was at time when the now standard 45 minute LP was considered short, studio time went into years rather than days and the musician’s creative freedom was decadently indulged. In particular, Joe took inspiration from bands like The Zombies and Sly And The Family Stone – bands that told a story over recorded opuses rather than individual tracks. “They made these records that were progressive in their own way at a time when the world was changing,” he says passionately. “There was a spirit in music when people were making these psychedelic record; it was an unusual time when people were allowed to be crazy and to almost out-crazy each other with these ambitious records.”

It’s a was time, he agrees , that is in direct contrast to the present day where the album is becoming an increasingly obsolete format: streaming and illegal downloading have starved labels of the cash needed to give bands time in the studio and fans can ignore an album’s running order and cherry-pick tracks for themselves. If Joe could push Peter Capaldi out of the way and jump in the Tardis would he go back and destroy the means to stream and download? “If you’re a teenager, 13 or 14 years old, an album costs £8 or £9 and not everyone has that kind of money, well not young people anyway,” he says “so, I think to have something where you can stream the music and then you can be like, ‘I want to buy this album’, and then you can save-up’ - I think it’s good.”

Unlike anti-Spotify proponents like Thom Yorke, streaming is something Joe sees, diplomatically, as opening up music to a wider audience and ultimately benefitting the musician in the long-term. “It’s easy for someone like Thom Yorke, it’s easy for older people to not think like young people” he says. ”Whatever I think I’m a lot older than most people who are using Spotify and I trust them to make the right decisions, and if they like something to go and buy it and I think hopefully that’s what other people can appreciate as well.” Before adding quickly at the thought of a 5ft 5 pony-tailed ball of anger turning up on his doorstep, “I’m not slagging off Thom Yorke!” Although, he thinks it’s a pity that bands don’t get the time they used to in the studio it’s something that he believes strangely might actually work-out to be to the benefit of fans. “Even if you made a terrible record people had no choice but to buy it if they wanted to listen to it. Now, it’s a bit harder - you can’t really justify it as people don’t have to buy it.”

Renowned for their live shows Metronomy hit the road this March for a full UK tour. “Festivals, touring, festivals, probably some touring, bit more touring” he laughs when we ask him about his plans for the rest of the year. The line-up is still “the same old gang” with Oscar Cash, Anna Prior and Olugbenga Adelekan. The Michael Gondry directed video for their second single, Love Letters’, sees the band taking their style-cues from The Four Tops as they sport matching Ron Burgundy erm burgundy blazers, black turtle necks and cream slacks – it’s a look they’ll be taking out on tour. Joe also reveals that the album cover – all bubblegum pink clouds – will be part of the stage set. “We’re going to get a stage set sorted out and we’re going to go for that sort of feel – nice and pink.”

With the past put to rights and the band’s immediate plans certain, what does Joe predict for Love Letters in the future? “Hopefully it sell some copies in the real world,” he says pragmatically before adding, “I just want people to enjoy it really and to not be too cynical when they’re listening to it.” Marie Wood

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womenofcolor15 · 4 years ago

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ADD TO PLAYLIST SUMMER 2020: Megan Thee Stallion, Buju, August Alsina, Roots Virtual Picnic, Toni Braxton, DaBaby & MORE!

2020 has been hell, but we JUST officially made it to the summer. And there’s new music to add to your playlist to continue getting us through the most foolish year to date. New bops from Megan Thee Stallion, Buju, August Alsina, Toni Braxton and more inside…

Hot Girl Summer 2020 is HERE! And you can thank Head Hottie Megan The Stallion.

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GIRLS IN THE HOOD OUT NOW EVERYWHERE

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It’s the official first weekend of the summer and the Houston Hottie made sure to give her hotties something to turn up to – even if we are in quarantine. Well, some of us.

After landing at the No. 1 spot on Billboard for her "Savage Remix" with Beyoncé, the Stallion returns to the music scene to kick off summer 2020! The 25-year-old rapper released her new track "Girls in the Hood" at midnight and the hotties are already cutting up. The beat samples Eazy-E’s classic track “Boyz-n-the-Hood" and it's the perfect vibe to turn up with your girls while doing hood rat things.

"Girls In The Hood" is a street-smart ode to the area Megan grew up in and the pride in being a product of her surroundings. A celebration of the lifestyle and energy of her community, "Girls In The Hood" features all the hallmarks of Megan at her finest; playful lyricism, hard hitting delivery, and a self-confident vibe. Using the track to celebrate her culture and her blackness, Megan has created an anthem reminding girls worldwide that just because you’re from the bottom, it doesn’t mean you can’t come out on top and keep it real the whole way.

Take a listen below:

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The Savage x Fenty ambassador (who shouted Rihanna out on the new track) has been nominated for five BET Awards, which include Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Album of the Year, and Video of the Year. She's also set to perform during the awards show which is set to air live on BET and CBS at 8pm EST.

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#UPSIDEDOWN2020 AVAILABLE NOW!

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Reggae dancehall artist Buju Banton is back!

The Grammy Award winner just dropped some new bops. He released his 13th studio album titled Upside Down 2020 via Roc Nation. This year certainly has felt like we've been upside down for sure. On the album, he has features from Pharrell Williams, John Legend Stefflon Don and Stephen Marley.

Earlier this year, Buju was featured on the Bad Boys For Life soundtrack, which was produced by DJ Khaled.

Check out Buju's track "Cherry Pie" featuring Pharrell below:

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You can listen to the album on YouTube here or download it wherever you get your music.

Another album that dropped today...

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THE PRODUCT III: STATEOFEMERGENCY OUT NOW ‼️ LINK IN THE BIO

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August Alsina is back! The R&B singer just returned to the music scene with some new music from his new album, The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy.

Fans were gifted 27 tracks from the singer with features from Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Juicy J and Tink. It's been almost four years since he last dropped an album, so his fans deserve all of the tracks he provided. On the album, he shares the difficulties of his lifetime and tribulations he has dealt with up until now. In anticipation of his album, Alsina spent the week prior to his release dropping a new single daily, giving his fans a taste of what’s to come with “NOLA,” “Rounds,” “Work To Do,” “Sincerely” and “Deliver Us.”

August represents so many touch points within Black America right now: healthcare given his struggle with rare auto-immune disease, socio-economic issues, police brutality, and Black on Black crime -- which is seen throughout the 5-part documentary series and heard within his new album.

You can take a listen below or stream it wherever you get your music:

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Have y’all caught up on the first 3 episodes of #stateofEMERGEncy? Episode 4 and new music tonight at 12am EST/9pm PST. #TheProduct3

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The New Orleans native dropped a five-episode docuseries on YouTube titled “stateofEMERGEncy: The Rise of August Alsina” — which debuted earlier this week.

“I’ve been working. Been working on myself, my family and my health,” Alsina said. “While on my journey I’ve discovered that life is like one huge puzzle w/ limitless pieces. I’ve been putting the pieces of my puzzle together — with my new music and documentary, stateofEMERGEncy."

You can check out all of the episodes here.

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Toni Braxton teamed up with Missy Elliott for a remix of “Do It.”

On the track, Toni pulls inspiration from her own experiences and shares advice for anyone struggling with the decision to end an unhealthy relationship. Well, she's not singing about her own relationship. Back in April, Toni said she and her fiance Birdman are getting married THIS year regardless of the Coronavirus pandemic. They have been engaged since 2018.

Toni & Missy bring a fast-paced tempo to the remix while reiterating the Grammy winner's encouragement to leave a toxic relationship by rapping “let him know I gotta do it, ‘cause he already done and blew it.”

On collaborating with the living legend, Missy stated, “Toni’s team reached out to my manager and asked if I could produce a remix for her next single. They said, ‘Hey if Missy wants to rap on it we would love that too.’ So they sent me the record and my boy Hannon and I, sped the track up to a mid-tempo and re-arranged the music. To be honest, I was scared to send it because anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a huge fan of Toni Braxton! I’ve worked with so many legends. I’ve even worked with Tamar. But I had never worked directly with Toni before. So I thought, what if she hears it and says ‘oh HELL NAH Missy done messed my record up.’ But thank God when she heard it, she loved it and hear we are! Now I can say I finally worked with the living legend—Ms. Toni Braxton.”

“Do It” with Missy Elliott is the latest single from the "Braxton Family Values" star following her multi-Grammy nominated album, Sex & Cigarettes. Take a listen to her newest musical offering above.

New visuals....

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Rapper DaBaby just released the video treatment to his hit single “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch. The Reel Goats-directed visual comes as the single continues its chart-topping reign: earning DaBaby his first #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and snagging #1 on Rolling Stone’s Top 100, while approaching #1 at Rhythmic Radio. The song also peaked at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop, Hot Rap Songs, Streaming Songs charts and in several international markets.

DaBaby is getting it. He also recently released a Black Lives Matter Remix, adding his voice to the conversation surrounding the current hot-button social justice issues. Watch the “ROCKSTAR” video above.

More new music....

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6pc Hot EP coming soon... but check your mailbox wed

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Singer 6LACK just released his new EP, 6 PC HOT, which features production from Timbaland, Fwdslxsh, Gravez, STWO, and more as well as one guest feature from Lil Baby.

Aside from the music, he has some good news to share as well.

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6lack on black business starting tomorrow through the weekend, you can order a “6pc hot” meal from atlanta’s black owned @therealgoodfellas and recieve a free bottle of my @600_degrees hot sauce with your order. special thanks to @postmates

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Fans can enter an augmented reality chicken shop pictured on the EP cover because, COVID-19. It can be found by searching “6pc hot” in the IG filter search menu. A link to the filter is available HERE (to be opened on a phone). Once selected, a 3D shop will launch through the camera to share pictures and videos. The AR shop was created by Jackie Carlise, a 3D motion designer who recently graduated from School of The Art institute of Chicago. She created it using the Spark AR platform.

For Atlanta fans, 6LACK has partnered with Postmates, the leader in delivering nearly anything on-demand, and local favorite restaurant Goodfellas, a Black-owned business, as a part of his 6LACK on Black Business initiative. Exclusively on Postmates this weekend, customers can order a custom 6LACK wing item from Goodfellas for $6. Through Sunday June 28th, customers who order the 6pc Hot wings meal will receive a free bottle of 6LACK’s new hot sauce “600 Degrees."

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limited edition 6pc hot merch available now purchase 3 items and you’ll receive a free bottle of @600_degrees shop.6lack.com

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For Los Angeles fans, 6LACK will be sending his new hot sauce directly to their doors starting 6/29 via a friendly robot.

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Raptress CupcakKe released her new track "Discounts." And social media is feeling it:

That new cupcakKe pic.twitter.com/MErYHreYto

— Karla (@onlynickilove) June 26, 2020

me after listening to Cupcakke Discount pic.twitter.com/ZUJQttrol7

— nodafuc (@Nodafuc) June 26, 2020

And she already picked out who she wants to be featured on the "Discounts" remix:

I want DaBaby or Nicki on "Discounts" remix ... I'm speaking this shit into existence right now ‼️ We are #16 right now on the iTunes chart I never been this high up . Please keep purchasing this may can be my first #1 on iTunes‼️

— CupcakKe (@CupcakKe_rapper) June 26, 2020

Craving live music because 'Rona ruined summer festivals? The Roots Picnic has gone virtual, and we're checking that out tomorrow night!

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Most of us are still chillin’ in Club Living Room until the Covid foolery dies down (again). So we’re hitting up the @rootspicnic @whenweallvote virtual experience tomorrow night. You?

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First Lady Michelle Obama's When We All Vote teamed up with The Roots to party with a purpose. Because we're not just staying mad anymore about everything going on. We're taking action at the polls after the party....

Here's some more music that dropped today to add to your playlist:

More new music out now:

Jack Harlow - Whats Popping (remix) ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne

88GLAM - New Mania (tape)

G-Eazy - ESH (album)

Bankrol Hayden - Pain is Temporary (album)

August Alsina - TP3 (album)

Lonzo Ball - BB (album)

Lil Gotit - What it was ft. Future

— HIP HOP FACTS (@DailyRapFacts) June 26, 2020

Masks On and Happy Summer!

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catloud · 6 years ago

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Edinburgh Fringe 2018 - where I’ll be and what I’ll be doing!

I’ve got a BUSY MONTH lined up, and I’m thrilled. I’ll be performing three different shows and experimenting with performing *outwith* the Fringe programme. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I cant afford to bring my cabaret show to the Fringe this year. It’s had a great year. It won an award at VAULT Festival and I took it on a mini-tour, and it seemed to be picking up steam. It was a tough decision to make. But, in the immortal words of Destiny’s Child, bills bills bills, gotta pay my telephone bills.

So, I do what I can. Additionally, I’ll be back with The Blueswater performing my *dream show* - a set of Billie Holiday favourites. I could pass out with joy.

Full show listings are all below, with reviews and links to social media and online video and music at the very bottom down there.

Blueswater Presents: Good Morning, Billie!

“There's two kinds of blues, happy blues and then sad blues. I don't know, blues is sort of a mixed-up thing. You just have to feel it.”

Cat Loud and Sarenne Wallbridge sing their personal selection of Billie Holiday favourites in a morning show to kick off the day of music programming from Fringe favourites The Blueswater. (Full programme is here.) Showcasing the very best of her light and dark sides, Good Morning, Billie! is an intimate celebration of one of the twentieth century’s most influential voices in jazz and blues.

Aug 3-25 | 10am Aug 3-19 | 11am Aug 20-25 | £9/£8

theSpace @ Surgeons Hall(Venue 53)

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To the End of the World!

You have the Fringe guide! You've downloaded the Fringe app! There's so much to choose from!

But here's an idea - what if there was a fringe of the Fringe? I'm bringing my award-winning cabaret show To the End of the World! to Edinburgh's renowned Scottish Arts Club for two very special unlisted performances.

In a world of Big Budgets, Slick Campaigns and and as ABBA would say money money money, this is a Fringe experiment in thinking outside the box, and living within my means.

So. On with the show.

On the eve of the apocalypse, dusky vocalist and eternal wayward girl Cat Loud shares her unique blend of political satire, autobiographical confessions and an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary torch songs for our impending doom with live cello accompaniment from Fraser Parry (Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel, Bread and Circus).

VAULT Festival Origins Award for Outstanding New Work 2018

Thursday, 9 Aug - Saturday, 11 Aug | 6pm | £10.50 - £12.50

Scottish Arts Club Charitable Trust, Edinburgh (Venue 310)

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Torch Songs

torch song (n.) a sad or sentimental love song, typically about unrequited love.

Torch songs are, on the surface, songs of heartbreak.

Scrape the surface, and there's anger and frustration beyond the romance of it all.

Torch Songs, from award-winning vocalist and cabaret performer Cat Loud, explores the fight for economic and sexual independence against the patriarchal norm by voicing pain, frustration and despair, with songs from the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Melody Gardot, while also celebrating love in all its forms. (Blog post about jazz and women’s rights is here!)

Guitar accompaniment from Sam Bance.

After all, the course of true love never did run smooth, and all that jazz.

Aug 3 | 8:30pm (doors 8pm) | £8

Brig Below, Leith

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“Perfect night cap… Stunning!” Graham Norton

“(a) sensation of humanity’s past stretching out behind us is part of the magic of Cat Loud’s performance.” culturised

“Cat’s singing is spectacular, effortless and moving… delivered with charisma and great energy.“ The Play’s The Thing

“sharp-tongued and comedic spoken interludes with a brand of dusky torch singing which stuns the room into silence.“ The List

“she knows when to let her voice soar and when to take it down to a whisper. She can silence the room with one word, one flick of her arm, one little wink.” Lorna Irvine, The Tempohouse

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bethshootsbands · 7 years ago

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10 Reasons You Should go to Slam Dunk Festival !!

Slam Dunk Festival is held annually during May bank holiday in the UK and is one of the few smaller festivals that is extremely affordable when considering the lineup. Occurring across 3 days in 3 different locations, Slam Dunk is easily accessible from all areas of the UK with venues in Birmingham, Leeds & Hatfield.

Reason 1. So many bands!

You won’t find anywhere else in the uk that has such a diverse range of genres (besides maybe Download festival) ranging from metalcore bands like New Years Day (pictured above), to Pop-punk Real Friends, old school Bowling For Soup, indie Rock legends Turnover with headliners form previous years composing of punk powerhouses such as Panic! at the Disco, Of Mice & Men, Enter Shikari and Neck Deep.

Reason 2. Pizza trucks !!

SDF have a range of food and drink stalls each year but the organisers have recently introduced a pizza truck to fulfill all of our pop punk needs. Whilst food and alcohol at festivals can often be pricey, the food outlets at Slam Dunk are affordable and cater to everybody with vegan options available too. The Nec in Birmingham also have the best nachos stand seriously 11/10 would recommend.

3. Merch & freebies

Slam Dunk have a merch stand for every artist and even offer freebies from relevant retailers like impericon and small indie record labels. If you’re a vinyl collector this also means that you can buy a ltd edition record variant brought from the US without having to pay the outrageously expensive shipping fees. If you’re lucky you may be able to attend a signing and get the record signed by the band afterwards too.

4. Outdoor stages

Nothing beats watching a band perform on an outdoor stage, sun rays bouncing off your Dark Fruits can whilst you sing along with your mates to The Story So Far simultaneously getting beer thrown over you by a wasted crowd surfer. Especially in the uk where it’s always pissing down with rain, we tend to grasp at sunlight any chance we get. There are many other benefits to outdoor stages; less body odour stench, more room to breathe and some would even argue that the sound quality is better outdoors.

5. Camera friendly

Slam Dunk Festival, no matter which date you attend, is completely camera friendly! If you’re a freelance photographer like myself then this means that you don’t have to worry about emailing PR’s and promoters begging for a press pass. Although, if you’re shooting from within the crowd always be respectful of the people around you, watch out for alcohol being spilt around your gear and just generally don’t be a dick :-)

6. Discovering new bands

A lot of stages will be specifically designed as a platform for up and coming bands. For example Kerrang! usually have a Fresh Blood stage where you can discover bands you’ve never heard before that may be of a similar genre to those you already love. I remember hearing Dead! For the first time at Slam Dunk and now consider them one of my favourite bands.

7. Meeting new people

The great thing about Slam Dunk, much like other festivals, is that you can meet other music fans and if you’re lucky enough to catch some bands hanging around by the merch tent then you can meet them too. Meeting The Maine last year was definitely the highlight of SDF for me, with The Maine being my favourite band and all.

8. Great value for money

As I mentioned before, a lot of other festivals that have similar line-ups such as Reading & Download festival can cost hundreds just for a ticket alone. Then there’s also camping and the mass capacity of people to consider which I feel makes the experience far less intimate considering the bigger crowds but hey, some people love that kind of atmosphere as well as camping and that’s cool too. Slam Dunk tickets can be purchased for around £50 including Afterparty entry which isn’t much more than what people may generally pay to see just one band let alone a killer line-up across 7 stages.

9. Easily Acessible

The locations of Slam Dunk Festival could not be more convenient for fans travelling in by train or coach. The Midlands venue is situated pretty much inside Birmingham Airport so you can go straight from the train station to the venue in under 5 minutes. The new location for this years Hatfield venue is situated at Hatfield park, directly opposite Hatfield station. There’s also the choice of 3 dates with no obligation to attend all 3 meaning you don’t have to dedicate your entire weekend to the festival if one day is more than enough for you.

10. Community

As cliche as it may sound, Slam Dunk to me feels extremely homely in a sense that I’m surrounded by like-minded people coming together for the same reason. Kinda like comic con where everyone’s a weeb. Slam Dunk day to an emo feels almost comparable to Christmas morning, nothing parallels the excitement of spending an entire day getting to see your favourite bands play live whilst getting drunk with your pals.

To conclude:

SDF may have its faults, lots of people tend to disagree with the line up choices *cough* Moose Blood *cough* and the Afterparty is over before it’s even begun having to queue for an hour before being let in and sobering up to then fork out more on overpriced bevs . Slam Dunk isn’t for everyone and that’s okay - but I would hate to see the festival follow the path of Warped Tour in the US which is sadly preparing for its farewell tour this summer. We really do have a great thing going with Slam Dunk & my trashy pop-punk ass can’t wait to see what this years Slam Dunk Festival has in store 😎

PSA: I’m aware this whole thing just sounds like an advert for SDF but ya girls gotta practice uni opinion pieces don’t @ me

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Kaskade @ EDC Orlando 2017

It’s March, ya’ll. MARCH. And we JUST got an announcement for EDC Orlando 2018 earlier today! We normally don’t get these until JUNE! I’m blown away with excitement! I just had to tag that previous sentence with #EDCOrlando2018... already! Amazing!

But therein lies another problem: this event is EIGHT. MONTHS. AWAY. How am I supposed to survive with eight months of anticipation? Eight months of staving off a heart attack? Haha, this is crazy! I thought last year’s announcement of EDC Orlando 2017 during Red Bull TV’s live stream of EDC Las Vegas 2017 was early... this year, EDC Las Vegas 2018 is still MONTHS away, and we already know about EDC Orlando 2018?! I wonder if this has anything to do with Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week happening this weekend... maybe Insomniac is just trying to keep some of the narrative on their own events? Either way, would you look at that design? A rainbow heart... inside appears to be some sort of moon or other celestial body, with light emitting from it’s interior. And... eyeballs... for some reason haha. I really like it! The EDC Orlando 2017 logo was cool, but it didn’t really feel Electric Daisy Carnival to me, ya know? Sure, it put focus on kineticGAIA, which I totally loved, but it wasn’t much of a sensory explosion like I love from years past. Of course, this could have just been them getting used to the new branding. I think they’ve found a good path to follow with this look. Bravo, Insomniac.

Since this is such a huge announcement, I might as well take the time to post one of the hugest artists to grace EDC Orlando from 2017. I was thinking about when the “right” time would be to drop this particular show, and I think this #ThrowbackThursday--with the surprise announcement of EDC Orlando 2018--is about as good a time as any! You probably knew this was coming after my Bonnie x Clyde post from the other week, but here it is: Kaskade’s “sunset” set! But before we get into that, you'd better believe this is a long post, so make sure you check out both parts when you're done with this original post!

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram Parts One, Two As you know from the previous post in this timeline, I was already in position for this soon-to-be great set (and from the following post in this timeline, that I stayed for the whole thing!). This here is a good part of the intro, which includes the typical collection of lyrics or instruments without percussion that artists seem to love heh. But let’s be real... this dude could pass gas into a microphone, throw it a little auto-tune, and we’d have tears in our eyes anyway! It was PACKED, and the totems and flagpoles were in full effect. There’s lots to see ahead, I’m just warning you, lots of stuff gets in the way haha! But let’s just take a moment to collectively laugh out loud at the bug-eyed totem featuring the girls from Broad City, Ilana and Abbi, held by the Headliner directly in front of me. Put that thing in the MoMA, because it is ART! They were mounting their phone between the cut-outs, I suppose to get some aerial shots... not a bad idea, actually! Also, we know Pasqualle absolutely loves Kaskade, so they wasted NO time firing off special effects during this set... and there are many more to come! Final prep thought: Kaskade’s visuals were SPECTACULAR, so feel free to give the videos a few play-throughs so you don’t miss anything! contains deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember https://soundcloud.com/deadmau5/i-remember-strobelite-mix contains Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill - Eyes https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/eyes contains Kaskade - Be Still https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/be-still-3 Kaskade feat. Ilsey - Disarm You https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/kaskade-disarm-you-ft-ilsey Kaskade - Atmosphere https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/atmosphere-2

Download High Res (23.3 MB) | Download Low Res (2.4 MB) See? Amazing visuals. Sure it’s just pictures of nebulas and such, but I love all that space stuff. EDC is truly like no other place on earth, so why limit yourself to visuals of just earth? Haha

Find this photo on Instagram | Find this photo on Facebook Bless this dude. There is absolutely nothing on his sign except for some real sentiment. He deserves to be GIF’ed! Also, feel free to appreciate and lol at that Abbi totem once more!

Download High Res (30 MB) | Download Low Res (3.1 MB) Not only does he deserve to be GIF’ed, but I caught a great moment where he’s getting a high-five from another Headliner as he (I presume) exits circuitGROUNDS. Consent is real, and rave booty ain’t yours to grab!

Download High Res (47.2 MB) | Download Low Res (4.5 MB) I’m a complete, and I mean COMPLETE sucker for rainbow visuals and lots of colors... if you know what’s coming (because you were at this show, too), then you know this was absolutely my version of heaven.

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram These aura-inspired visuals kinda reminded me of the Insomniac promo imagery for EDC Las Vegas / Orlando 2017 and EDC Mexico / China 2018, don’t they? So cool. Oh, also, retro-inspired text and pyro make for quite an awesome moment! Sensory overload! I took a pan of the circuitGROUNDS because of the vibe. I think I’m seeing six rainbow-inspired flags and totems on this pan? Gorgeous! Axwell /\ Ingrosso - How Do You Feel Right Now https://soundcloud.com/axwellingrosso/how-do-you-feel-right-now Kaskade vs. Patric la Funk & DBN - Please Say Quick Quack https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/please-say-quick-quack

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram The sun’s going down, and the set’s heating up, but okay... for real though: what is THIS SONG RIGHT HERE? This was the only song that really surprised me (in a good way) in his set, and apparently it surprised me because it’s unreleased! I did some digging, and apparently it’s remaining an “unknown” on purpose by Kaskade himself:

If I told you I would have to kill you… https://t.co/bPF0AU5UIR

— Kaskade (@kaskade)

November 15, 2017

Well there goes the idea of finding the title and artist(s)! This needs an official release ASAP, mister! Talk about catchy! I typically try not to do this, but this fire is so hot, I have to do it. You can catch a bootleg of the track below. Also, of course, amazing visuals on this track. There are so many pop culture styles and references! Unknown ID possibly Kaskade, Brohug, and Mr. Tape - Fun Fun Fun https://soundcloud.com/user-789177496/kaskade-brohug-mr-tape-fun-fun-fun-kaskade-arkade-office-los-angeles-2018

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram "Get those phones up, here we go!” Yeah, yeah, you don’t gotta tell me twice... mine was already up! Couldn’t turn on the flashlight once I started recording, but it would mess up my white balances anyway. The guy behind The Big Gay Lion played this song to DEATH around 2007-2008... he was very excited to see this video and get a chance to share in this moment! deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember https://soundcloud.com/deadmau5/i-remember-strobelite-mix Felon - Isla https://soundcloud.com/felon/isla

Download High Res (28.6 MB) | Download Low Res (2.8 MB) I expected the ear candy, but not all this eye candy! With a repertoire as good as his (and a budget like I can only imagine), I suppose I SHOULD have expected this level of visuals from him. He didn’t have that great of visuals in 2015, though... just the standard Insomniac ones I saw in various other sets as well as his, if I’m remembering correctly... anyway, just wow. He totally stepped it up. Great stuff!

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram Parts One, Two Yes, yes, do give me THAT song followed immediately by THAT OTHER song/mix. What a great moment. I’m so pleased I caught both in one take like this! Plus, I’m a sucker for a great sing-along, so why not throw up the lyrics and make it a big ol’ karaoke moment for tens of thousands of Headliners! This man brought EV-ERY-THING to this sunset performance. I’m blown away. Kaskade & Adam K feat. Sunsun - Raining https://soundcloud.com/adamk/kaskade-adam-k-feat-sunsun-raining-extended-mix-ultra-preview Kaskade & ZZTTN vs. Moguai - Something Something Champs (Kaskade's Atmosphere Mash Up) https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/kaskade-zzttn-vs-moguai

Download High Res (33 MB) | Download Low Res (3.6 MB) Stunning visuals. I wasn’t even trying to capture the running man on fire, I was trying to get what was playing before it (view the download links to see that part at the start), but this bit was so good, I had to make it the thumbnail! Plus, you can see the bits before it at the end of the previous video, so she done already had hers’s!

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YouTube | Facebook | Instagram Gorgeous. Such a phenomenal ending. All I really hoped to do is capture the Tempest (the video game) graphics Kaskade was using for the best friend of the guy behind The Big Gay Lion... little did I know that I was primed and ready to capture the finale! So here’s a bit of the second to last track and the entirety of the final track of his show! Kaskade & Thomas Sagstad vs. Morning Parade - Under The Stars https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/kaskade-thomas-sagstad-vs Kaskade feat. Mindy Gledhill - Eyes https://soundcloud.com/kaskade/eyes

Ya’ll... after finishing up this post, it’s starting to hit me... EDC Orlando 2018 is happening, announced, and REAL. I just can’t stay this hype for this long... I’ll have all sorts of heart problems by the time November rolls around! I need to get started on my new head dress! I need to make more kandi! If you want this post in two parts, we'll you're in luck! This original post exists in two easily-viewable yet completely separate parts, just for you. Love ya’ll, see ya next time! 🏳️‍🌈🦁❤

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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers; 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican ska and reggae musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor. He is the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences.

Cliff is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as "Wonderful World, Beautiful People", "Many Rivers to Cross", "You Can Get It If You Really Want", "The Harder They Come", "Reggae Night" and "Hakuna Matata", and his covers of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" and Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" from the film Cool Runnings. He starred in the film The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae across the world, and Club Paradise. Cliff was one of five performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Career

Early life, 1960s, and 1970s

Jimmy Cliff was born in Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica. He began writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbour's sound system. In 1962 his father took him to Kingston to go to Kingston Technical school, where he ended up sharing his cousin's one rented room in East Kingston.

Cliff sought out many producers while still going to school, trying to get his songs recorded without success. He also entered talent contests. "One night I was walking past a record store and restaurant as they were closing, pushed myself in and convinced one of them, Leslie Kong, to go into the recording business, starting with me," he writes in his own website biography. After two singles that failed to make much impression, his career took off when "Hurricane Hattie" became a hit, while he was aged 14. It was produced by Kong, with whom Cliff remained until Kong's death from a heart attack in 1971.

Cliff's later local hit singles included "King of Kings", "Dearest Beverley", "Miss Jamaica", and "Pride and Passion". In 1964, Cliff was chosen as one of Jamaica's representatives at the world's fair; and in the same year Cliff was featured in a program called “This is Ska!” alongside Prince Buster, Toots and the Maytals, and Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. He soon signed to Island Records and moved to the United Kingdom. Island Records initially (and unsuccessfully) tried to sell Cliff to the rock audience, but his career took off in the late 1960s. His international debut album was Hard Road to Travel, released in 1967. It received excellent reviews and included "Waterfall" (composed by Nirvana's Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons), which became a hit in Brazil and won the International Song Festival.

"Waterfall" was followed in 1969 by "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and "Vietnam" in 1970, both popular throughout most of the world. Bob Dylan called "Vietnam" the best protest song he had ever heard. Also during this period, Cliff released a cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" as a single, but it was not included on his Wonderful World, Beautiful People album.

In 1972, Cliff starred as Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin in the classic reggae film, The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell. As the film tells Martin's story, he is a young man without funds. Arriving in Kingston from the country, he tries to make it in the recording business, but without success. Eventually, he turns to a life of crime. The soundtrack album of the film was a huge success that sold well across the world, bringing reggae to an international audience for the first time. It remains one of the most internationally significant films to have come out of Jamaica since independence. The film made its debut at London's Gaumont cinema in Notting Hill on 1 September 1972. In 1975, Cliff sang on the first season of Saturday Night Live, episode 12, hosted by Dick Cavett. After a series of albums, Cliff took a break and traveled to Africa (the Nigeria-based Jamaican writer Lindsay Barrett was instrumental in Cliff's first trip there), and subsequently converted to Islam, taking the new name: El Hadj Naïm Bachir.

1980s and 1990s

Cliff quickly returned to music, touring for several years before he recorded with Kool & the Gang. In 1984, Cliff appeared at the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands. During The River Tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band added Cliff's previously little-known song "Trapped" to their live set; it achieved great prominence when included on 1985's We Are the World benefit album. The follow-up,��Cliff Hanger (1985), won a Grammy Award for 'Best Reggae Album', though it was his last major success in the United States until 1993. Also in 1985, Cliff contributed to the song "Sun City", a protest song written and composed by Steven Van Zandt and recorded by Artists United Against Apartheid to convey opposition to the South African policy of apartheid. Cliff then provided backing vocals on The Rolling Stones' 1986 album Dirty Work, and appeared in the comedy Club Paradise, co-starring with Robin Williams and Peter O'Toole, and contributed several songs to the soundtrack, including "Seven Day Weekend", which he sang with Elvis Costello. In 1988, his song "Shelter of Your Love" was featured in the hit film Cocktail.

Cliff appeared in the film Marked for Death in 1990, performing "John Crow" with the Jimmy Cliff Band. His recording of "You Can Get It If You Really Want" was used as a campaign anthem by the Sandinista National Liberation Front in the 1990 election in Nicaragua. In 1991, performed at the second Rock in Rio festival in Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He continued to sell well in Jamaica and, to a lesser extent, the UK, returning to the mainstream pop charts in the U.S. and elsewhere (#1 in France) with a version of Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" on the Cool Runnings film soundtrack in 1993. In 1995, Cliff released the single "Hakuna Matata", a collaboration with Lebo M, a song from the soundtrack of the film The Lion King. He and Jack Logan were guest stars in the Cartoon Network talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

2000 to present

In 2001, Cliff became an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' judging panel to support independent artists. In 2002, Cliff released the album Fantastic Plastic People in Europe, after first providing free downloads using p2p software. This album featured collaborations with Joe Strummer, Annie Lennox, and Sting as well as new songs that were very reminiscent of Cliff's original hits. In 2004, Cliff completely reworked the songs, dropping the traditional reggae in favour of an electronic sound, for inclusion in Black Magic. The album also included a recording of "Over the Border" with Joe Strummer. Cliff performed at the closing ceremony to the 2002 Commonwealth Games and in 2003, his song "You Can Get It If You Really Want" was included in the soundtrack to the film, Something's Gotta Give. He also appeared in July 2003 at the Paléo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland. The Jamaican government under P. J. Patterson honoured Cliff on 20 October 2003, by awarding him The Order of Merit, the nation's third-highest honour, in recognition of his contributions to the film and music of Jamaica. Cliff and Mervyn Morris are the only currently living figures from the arts to hold this distinction and he is the only living musician to do so.

In 2007, Cliff performed at the opening ceremony at cricket's World Cup. In the spring and summer of 2010, Cliff embarked on an extensive tour of the U.S. and Canada. In 2009, "You Can Get It If You Really Want" was adopted by the British Conservative Party during their annual conference. It is unclear whether Cliff endorsed the political party. In September 2009, he was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following a campaign on his behalf by the American Charles Earle. Cliff reacted to the news by saying, "This is good for Cliff, good for Jamaican music and good for my country." On 15 December 2009, he was officially announced as an inductee and was inducted on 15 March 2010 by Wyclef Jean.

Cliff appeared in the 2011 documentary “Reggae Got Soul: The Story of Toots and the Maytals” which was featured on BBC and described as “The untold story of one of the most influential artists ever to come out of Jamaica”.

In 2011, Cliff worked with producer Tim Armstrong, lead singer of American punk band Rancid, on the EP The Sacred Fire and the full-length album Rebirth. Rebirth was nominated for a Grammy Award for 'Best Reggae Album'. The album was listed at #12 on Rolling Stone's list of the top 50 albums of 2012, saying "There's ska, rock steady, roots reggae, a revelatory cover of The Clash's "Guns of Brixton" delivered in Cliff's trademark soulful tenor, grittier but still lovely more than 40 years after his debut." In December 2012, Cliff was named 'Artist of the Year' by digital newspaper the Caribbean Journal, citing his work on Rebirth.

Personal life

Cliff is not a member of the Rastafari movement, although he briefly was before converting to Islam from Christianity. He now describes himself as having a "universal outlook on life", and does not align himself with any particular movement or religion, saying that "now I believe in science". He has a daughter and a son, and resides in Jamaica.

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GOD, IM TRYIN’

As promised, rapper/actor/producer/DJ Que-Brick has once again donned his musician’s cap and released his latest project. The album, titled God I’m Tryin is officially available for purchase exclusively on the website GodImTryin.com. The album is comprised of 13 tracks and two bonus songs. As a thank you to fans and supporters the project will be available for free digital download for the first 48 hours of availability. Afterwards, the album will sell for $9.99. Que-Brick has also promised that the album will be available to stream on platforms such as iTunes, Tidal, and Google Play in the near future. God, I’m Tryin comes on the heels of a busy and triumphant year for the artist born Quentin Williams. He performed a breathtaking set at last year’s A3C Music Festival. His role as star and music supervisor on the web series Blue Collar Hustle was not only critically acclaimed but also earned him two award nominations at the upcoming Minnesota Webfest. He was also recently named an official DJ for the corporate Atlanta branch of Delta Airlines.

Check out the Album art and tracklisting below:

1. Pearly Gates 2. Gotta Have Faith 3. Judaz 4. YoungBlackNCrazy 5. Politics 6. MADE 7. Money Flow 8. Temptation 9. Temptation II 10. Jazzy Belle 11. I Love You So 12. Sonny Angel 13. Level Up BONUS TRACKS (Exclusive To Website Purchases) All The Way Down The Prophecy

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God I’m Tryin is released via The League Entertainment. It is executive-produced by Quentin Williams, Alonge Hawes, and Roberto Cruz.

NEW QUE-BRICK ALBUM “GOD I’M TRYIN” NOW AVAILABLE GOD, IM TRYIN' As promised, rapper/actor/producer/DJ Que-Brick has once again donned his musician’s cap and released his latest project.

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You must remember, young thespians, learning is never seasonal. So, do allow the shimmering lights of summer to refresh and illuminate - your fertile young minds. - What's she talking about? The future greets you with its magic mirror, reflecting each golden moment, each emboldened choice. Dude, Miss Darbus has snapped her cap. Dude, you're actually listening? Yes, Jason. So, what was your favourite summer memory, Miss Darbus? Summers have passed fleetingly since I was your age, but I remember each with poignant clarity. Summer. Summer. Summer. Summer. - Summer. - Summer. - Summer. - Summer. - Summer. Summer. - Ashland Shakespeare Festival of... - Summer. Summer. Summer. ...'88 leaps fondly to mind. What time is it? Summertime Hey It's our vacation What time is it? Party time That's right Say it loud What time is it? The time of our lives Anticipation What time is it? Summertime School's out Scream and shout Finally summer's here Good to be chilling out I'm off the clock The pressure's off Now my girl's what it's all about Ready for some sunshine - For my heart to take a chance - Oh, yeah I'm here to stay, not moving away Ready for a summer romance Everybody's ready, going crazy Yeah, we're out Come on and let me hear you say it now, right now What time is it? Summertime Hey It's our vacation What time is it? Party time That's right Say it loud What time is it? The time of our lives Anticipation What time is it? Summertime School's out Scream and shout Goodbye to rules No summer school I'm free to shop till I drop It's an education vacation And the party never has to stop We've got things to do We'll see you soon And we're really gonna miss you all Goodbye to you and you And you and you Bye-bye until next fall Everybody ready, going crazy yeah, we're out Come on and let me hear you say it now, right now What time is it? Summertime Hey It's our vacation What time is it? Party time That's right Say it loud What time is it? The time of our lives Anticipation What time is it? Summertime School's out Scream and shout No more waking up at 6:00 a.m. 'Cause now our time is all our own Enough already, we're waiting Come on, let's go Go out of control All right Everybody Yeah Come on School pride, let's show it We're champions and we know it Wildcats, yeah, are the best, yeah Red, white and gold When it's time to win, we do it We're number one, we proved it Let's live it up, yeah, party down That's what this summer's all about What time is it? Summertime is finally here Yeah Let's celebrate We wanna hear you loud and clear now School's out We can sleep as late as we want to It's our time Now we can do whatever we wanna do What time is it? It's summertime We'll be loving it Come on and say it again now What time is it? It's party time Party time Let's go and have the time of our lives Let's go Yeah No, but seriously, guys, this summer I gotta make bank. My parents keep talking about how much college is gonna cost. Yeah, my folks are gonna match whatever I make, but I gotta get hired first. Me, too. I'm saving up for a car, so I can take that little hottie on a proper date. Gabriella. I understand you've moved every summer for the past five years, and I'd hate to think today is goodbye. No worries. My mom promised I'm here until graduation next year. Bless Mom's little heart. Sharpay, we got off to a rough start, but you really came through. I mean, you helped me with the winter musical. I did? Those vocal exercises? See you. Gabriella and I have had, like, five job interviews, but we keep getting beat out by college kids. Yeah, same here. I guess I'm back in the babysitting business. Hey, Martha. Hey, Taylor. Hey, Kelsi, what are you planning to do this summer? Grow, write music. Grow. Your summer activities consultant has arrived. Hopefully some of those activities will include a job. Hey, whatever happens, as long as we're together, it's cool, right? You promise? Here's my promise. - "T" as in Troy? - Well, I... Yeah. Hey, man, how's it going? There you go, boss. Hoops. Let's go. Yeah, sure, sure. We're not busy or anything. Let's go. We could go to the movies, download music. Oh, I'm definitely teaching you a twisted-flip on the skateboard. Oh, and I have first-aid training, so I can patch myself up afterwards. All right! "Going to movies, listening to music. "And, golly, Troy, I have first-aid training." Oh, please. Oh. Come here, Kelsi. I have a summer job for you. At our country club. Our rehearsal pianist is evidently moving. Or hiding. - Pardon? - Sounds great. Cheer up, Shar, it's summer. We can do whatever we want to. Everything changes. Ryan, who's the absolute primo boy at East High? I'd say Troy Bolton has that category pretty much locked up, don't you think? And East High's primo girl? - Just answer the question! - Gosh, you? Troy, Sharpay. Sharpay, Troy. Sharpay... Shar. - It just makes sense. - Evidently not to Troy. But it's summer, Ry. Everything changes. What time is it? Summertime Hey It's our vacation What time is it? Party time That's right Say it loud What time is it? The time of our lives Anticipation What time is it? Summertime School's out Scream and shout Nice workout, fellas. - I'm starving. - Me, too. I'll tell you what. I'm seeing moves I didn't see last season. - Keep it coming, guys! - Yeah. What team? Wildcats! All right! Yo, time for milk. - So, guys, how's the job hunt coming? - The big zero. - Girlfriend alert. - Talk to me. This is Thomas Fulton, General Manager of Lava Springs Country Club here in Albuquerque. I understand you've been looking for summer work. Hey, Troy, does Gabriella still remember your name, or did she find somebody new to karaoke with this summer? That sounds fantastic, Mr Fulton. But how did you get my name? Well, we've always had a student summer work programme here at Lava Springs. So, are you ready? Here's the thing. I know the most amazing girl... I mean, student. Straight A's, quintuple straight A's, and it would be so amazingly perfect if... Man, he's really working someone. It can't be Gabriella. Whenever she calls, he just blushes. Yeah, I never said that. Yes! - What's up, dog? - Nothing. Nothing. Nothing! Okay. I'll tell you what, you guys stick together this summer, you work on the game, and we are talking back-to-back - championships next fall. - Yeah! Can we all redirect this energy by carrying in the groceries? - Yes, Mrs Bolton. - Yes, Mrs Bolton. Hey, we're kicking off another hot summer here in Albuquerque. So, for those cool enough to have a convertible, crank up the sound, breathe that fresh air, and say hello to summer! Miss Evans, Mr Evans, looking very sharp this summer. Welcome back to Lava Springs. Thank you, Charles. Hi, boy! Oh, can you find some shade for my car? - Even if we have to plant a tree. - Fulton. And may I say, welcome back. It's good to be home. Are the flyers ready? This year we embossed the flyers for the show. Inspired. I plan to limit member talent auditions to 30 seconds each. Amateur performers are very... - Draining? - Yes. Understood. And should I... We be so fortunate as to win the Star Dazzle Award again. But where would we put it? We're planning on expanding the trophy case. The designs are in my office. - Fulton, you are so efficient. - Well... The staffing matter we discussed? Done. With discretion. Fabulous. - Oh, stop it. Yes. Yes. - Ryan! - Sharpay! - Girls. Your chaise in its usual spot, Miss Evans? Thank you, Javier. Emma, Jackie and Lea, east of me. Oh, and you'll be a prince to angle our chaises on the hour, as the sun moves. Well, thanks to the kind words from your mother last season, I've been promoted. But, no worries, I'll make sure that the new lifeguard is fully briefed on just how you like things. So, what's the theme of the summer talent show, Sharpay? - Redemption. - Love it. It was a very trying year, ladies. My drama department was invaded by outsiders, singers coming from the chemistry lab and locker room. Shocking, really. Sis, we've got the pool, the entire club, and the whole summer to enjoy it. And the spa has been redone. There's a guacamole facial and a seaweed body scrub on the menu. What could be more fabulous? - More ice. - Right away, Miss Evans. It's out with the old And in with the new Goodbye, clouds of grey Hello, skies of blue A dip in the pool A trip to the spa Endless days in my chaise The whole world according to moi Excuse me. Thank you. Iced tea imported from England Lifeguards imported from Spain Towels imported from Turkey And turkey imported from Maine We're gonna relax and renew You go do I want fabulous That is my simple request All things fabulous Bigger and better and best I need something inspiring to help me get along I need a little fabulous Is that so wrong? Fetch me my Jimmy Choo flip-flops Where is my pink Prada tote? I need my Tiffany hair-band Then I can go for a float A summer like never before I want more She wants fabulous That is her simple request All things fabulous Bigger and better and best She needs something inspiring to help her get along She needs a little fabulous Is that so wrong? Fabulous pool Fabulous splash Read my lips. Fabulous parties Even fabulous trash Fabulous fashion No. Fabulous bling Yeah. She's got to have fabulous everything Nothing to discuss Everything's got to be perfect for... Me! She wants fabulous That is her simple request All things fabulous Bigger and better and best She needs something inspiring to help her get along She needs a little fabulous Is that so wrong? This won't do That's a bore That's insulting I need more I need, I need, I need I need, I need, I need I need fabulous I want fabulous Fabulous hair, fabulous style Fabulous eyes and that fabulous smile Oh, I like what I see I like it a lot Is this absolutely fabulous? Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous Absolutely. Not. Yeah! I got you. I got you. It's okay. - What are you doing here? - I'm the new lifeguard. Wait, are you a member here? I told you to hire Troy Bolton, not the entire East High student body! You told me to hire Troy Bolton. "Whatever it takes." Well, why didn't you warn me about the rest of them? I did discuss the matter with the Lava Springs board, of course. The board. You mean, our... Mother! Gabriella Montez and the Wildcats? Mother, how could you? Think of your future, kitten. These are your school chums, not the fuddy-duddy Lava Springs staff. These are not my chums! They'll steal my talent show. And what fresh talent you'll have for your summer show. Mother, did you hear what I just said? Ryan, talk to Mother. - Hi, Mom. - Ducky! How's my dashing boy? Tell pumpkin if she worries too much, she'll get frown lines. Namaste. - I want them out! - But your mother specifically said... Oh, don't mention that backstabbing yogini to me! If you can't fire them, make them wanna quit. I'm hoping Chef Michael's gonna teach me the art of Austrian flake pastry. And Sharpay's gonna be where I work every day. How much better can summer get? Right? Right? - A real dream come true. - Lf you actually get to know her, - I mean she's... - Dude. Hey, I didn't even know Sharpay's parents owned this place. Mr Fulton just said, you know, there's Wildcat fans at Lava Springs, and jobs are available. So, I said let's go for it. Inspiring, Mr Bolton. Truly inspiring. However, what we're looking for from all of you, is not inspiration, but perspiration. Confirming assignments. Bolton, Danforth, waiters. And, when needed, caddies. What? Miss McKessie, I'm told that you're efficient. - Well... - Prove it. You'll handle member activities. Keep me in sight at all times. Kelsi, piano. Lunchtime and cocktail hour. That means mood music, not new music. Capisce? Martha, chopping, cutting, preparing plates. Do complete the summer with the equal amount of digits I assume you currently possess. Oh, Zeke, you will assist Chef Michael in the... The promised land. You hold on to that. Mr Fulton, Your Excellency, sir, would it be okay if we draw straws to see who has to wait on Sharpay? Please, none of you will be waiting on Sharpay. Oh, yes. Snap. - You will be serving Miss Evans. - Who's that? Always address our members as Mr, Mrs, or Miss. Let's practise. - Do we have to? - Shall we? "Miss Evans, would you care for lemonade?" Actually, I'm not Miss Evans. I'm Jason. - It smells so good and I am so hungry. - No, wait. You don't... - No, no, no. - What's for lunch? Miss Montez. It would seem your lunch break does not start for 3.5 minutes. I do hope no members drowned in your absence. Henceforth, do clock in and out on time. Three infractions of any kind, and your employment is terminated. Capisce? Chop, chop, chop. - Okay, that man officially scares me. - Yeah. Suddenly, I'm beginning to miss detention with Miss Darbus. - How sick is that? - Come on. We got a hoop out back, two free meals a day, and we only have to wear these stupid outfits on duty. All for one, and one for all. All right? - This is our summer. Now, what team? - Wildcats! - What team? - Wildcats! Come on. How did we get from the top of the world to the bottom of the heap? I don't recall you mentioning the boss is such a creep We still have the ingredients to make this summer sweet Well, we got rags instead of riches And all these dirty dishes Just wish I had three wishes Okay, guys, break it up. We've got to work, work to work this out We'll make things right The sun will shine If we work, work, there'll be no doubt We can still save the summer if we work this out Dude, what have you gotten us into? Come on. We can totally turn this thing around! I'd rather face a seven footer straight up in the post Yeah That sure beats hanging here And burning someone's toast I needed Benjamins But this ain't worth the stress Maybe there's a better way to fix this greasy mess We're a champion team A well-oiled machine And we've faced tougher problems than this I know it's a grind But I'm sure we can find A way to have fun while we get this job done We've got to work, work to work this out We'll make things right The sun will shine We got to work, work There'll be no doubt If we all come together We can work this out Let's work it! Tell me what you want Tell me what you need A little bit of sugar A little bit of butter It's the perfect recipe Payday It'll taste so sweet Payday Good enough to eat Gonna make some motion pictures Hit the mall with all my sisters Get tickets to the Knicks and Sixers Kick it with the music mixers Buy a ride that suits my style Lounge around the pool awhile Make a date with my favourite girl We've got it made Whoa, we've got to work, work to work this out We'll make things right The sun will shine If we work, work, there'll be no doubt We can still save the summer If we work this out Work this Got to work this We can work this out So, can we work this out? Yeah, we can work it out. Send the waiters right in. Miss me? Of course you did. Hey, you ever been on a golf course? We're employees, Troy. Not members. And I don't play golf. Who said anything about golf? Are you sure it's okay for us to be out here? Yeah, unless the jackrabbits turn us in. So, how's kitchen duty? Oh, you know, the team that washes dishes together, wins together. My mom said summer jobs look good on college applications. All part of the frightening concept called "our future." Are you worried? Hey, college costs a fortune. My parents are saving pennies, unlike the people at this place. You're a cinch for a scholarship. I'm only as good as whatever happens next season. It's... I always liked the idea of being in charge of my future, until it actually started happening. So, let's just think about right now, because I've never been in one place for an entire summer, and this means a lot to me, especially being here with... Such an outstanding peanut-butter and-jelly-sandwich maker like me? I want to remember this summer, Troy. - Here, catch. - Oh, I love this game. - Ready? - Go. - Beautiful. - Very nice! Oh. Your turn. - You didn't catch a single one of them. - You... That was so bad. Fulton, when I was on the fourth fairway today, it seemed bone dry. Oh, no way! Could you tell maintenance to give it a little extra splash? No way! - May I have this dance? - Why, of course you may. Let's go then. You are gonna get so wet! Yeah! Keep an eye on them tomorrow and keep me posted. Why are you smiling? No worries, Ryan. This is our turf, remember? First a break-time infraction, now frolicking on the golf course. We are not off to an auspicious start, are we, Miss Montez? Actually, Mr Fulton, this was my idea, so she's... How gallant, but irrelevant. We won't allow this to happen again, will we? Good morning, everybody. - Good morning. - Good morning. - Smells good. That smells good. - Hey, Martha. - Hey. - Hey, Jason. - Hey, morning. - What's up? Yeah You are the music in me - Sounding good, Kels. - Thanks. Actually, I need to go get ready for the ladies' luncheon. Won't exactly be rocking out. You know, I am so excited about the club's talent show. I mean, the employees get to do a number, and I have ideas for everyone. You guys can sing the lead, and maybe Zeke and Chad can do backup, and everyone can dance. Big timeout on that one. My singing career began and ended with the East High Winter Musical. I'm just here to make a cheque and sneak in the pool after work. That's... That's really it. What was that you were playing a minute ago? Oh, it's... It's nothing. It's just nothing. What's this? Well, I was thinking if you'd do the show, that I wanted to be ready, and I wrote this for you guys. Come on. Go. Yeah You are the music in me You know the words "Once upon a time" Make you listen, there's a reason When you dream There's a chance you'll find A little laughter, or happy ever after You're harmony to the melody That's echoing inside my head A single voice above the noise And like a common thread You're pulling me When I hear my favourite song I know that we belong Oh, you are the music in me Yeah, it's living in all of us And it's brought us here because Because you are the music in me Yeah, yeah, yeah You are the music in me It's like I knew you before we met Can't explain it There's no name for it I sang you words I've never said - And it was easy - So easy Because you see the real me As I am, you understand And that's more than I've ever known, oh To hear your voice above the noise And know I'm not alone Oh, you're singing to me When I hear my favourite song I know that we belong You are the music in me It's living in all of us And it's brought us here because You are the music in me Together we're gonna sing We got the power to sing what we feel Connected and real Can't keep it all inside Oh, yeah Oh, yeah - Oh, yeah - Yeah, yeah, yeah You are the music in me Oh, yeah Oh, yeah You are the music in me When I hear my favourite song I know that we belong We belong You are the music in me It's living in all of us It's brought us here because You are the music in me Oh yeah Oh yeah You are the music in me Yeah - Oh, I love that song. - Great job, Kels. Oh, I've got the talent show sign-up sheet right here. Are you in? Maybe we can work this out, but only if we're all in this together. Yeah! This is going to be fantastic. I'm going to coordinate rehearsal to coincide with all of our schedules. Goldenthroat, this is Jazz Square. We may have trouble. Now, it's an amazing song, but Kelsi didn't write it for us. Hi, Mom. - Seaweed scrub, darling? - Maybe later. Ryan, it might be wonderful if Troy participates in our talent show. What? If he sings with Gabriella then our whole show is going to be the "Troy and Gabriella Show." I'm not certain Gabriella is ideally suited to help Troy realise his full potential at Lava Springs. Mommy, what time is Daddy gonna be here? We tee off at noon. Join us? Love to. Up. And how shall we get to the food today, sir? - I don't know, perhaps skipping. - Very well then. Shall we? Hipty scouty, hipty skipty, hipty skipty, hipty skipty... Danforth, Bolton, you're caddying today. $40 a bag. You've been requested. - What? - By who? Dude, who cares? For $40, I'd caddy for Godzilla. Close, very close. Thank you. - Thanks. - Thanks, man. Hey, boys! So, Troy, I thought it was time for you to meet my parents. Enchantée. - Awesome. - Hi. Hello. So, where's your dad? Hi, Daddy! Where's the first tee and what's the course record? I'm just kidding. I built the course myself and I hold the record, but who's counting? Princess. - Son, you've been working out. - Yoga. Bring that around, there you go. Quite a season you boys had. Oh, Troy played for the golf team, too, Daddy. Oh, versatile. How about you, son? - Baseball. Track and field. - Outstanding. Might come in handy the way I play golf. Fair warning. Fore! - Brilliant, darling. Brilliant. - Lovely. Chad, you'll be caddying for Mother. Troy, Daddy. Daddy. Bravo! Brilliant. Let's take a walk. - Is that a new outfit? - Yes, just this morning. And yours? This old thing? I got it last week. Come on, Chad. What do you think? Well, it's 190 to the pin, downhill lie, elevated green. I'd go with a full five, sir. Hi. - Nice call. - All right. Princess, grab your pitching wedge. This one's yours. Thanks, Daddy. Line it up. That's my girl. That girl needs to take up knitting. Or some sport where she can only injure herself. - I'm in the sand. - Me, too. Knees, hips, shoulders, hat. Good. Drill it. Backboard. Yes! That's my boy. - Where... - I have no idea. Gabriella! Dinner tonight? Sneak a swim? Troy! - Oh, lovely, darling. - Nice. Daddy, why not let Troy try a shot? - Of course. Of course. - No, I shouldn't. - Come on. - Are you sure? - Yeah! - Yes, sir. - Are you sure it's okay, Mr Evans? - It sure is. - Give it a ride. - Thank you. - Here you go, Daddy. - Thank you, dear. - That's a beautiful swing. - Really beautiful. That is a beautiful swing. - That was awesome. - Thanks, man. - Come on! What do you say we... - What? I don't know. Off we go. I'm saving up for a car. I'm saving up for a car. Well, Tiger Woods would have been proud to make that putt! What a shame that Troy is only bussing dishes all summer, given that he's a potential star for your alma mater, Daddy. I've seen Troy play basketball. I think the U of A Redhawks will be very interested in him. That's inspired, Daddy. Troy is very concerned about college. - Really? - Yeah. - How's Coach Bolton these days? - Oh, fantastic. Outstanding. What? Oh, next time I see Country Club Princess, I'm gonna launch her and her pink cart straight into the lake. I'll build the ramp, buddy. Danforth, this is a kitchen, not a day spa. You and Jason suit up for dinner duty in the dining room. Bolton, you have five minutes to change and come with me. In case you're not familiar with this particular item, it goes around your neck, like a dog collar. Chop-chop. - And she stepped on the ball. - I did not. - Yes, you did. - I can believe that. Hey! Here's our superstar. Troy Bolton, this is Peter. - Peter. Good to meet you. - How are you? - This is Claire. - Hello. - And you know the family. - Hello. This kid's pretty handy on the fairways as well as the hard court. Bet you worked up yourself an appetite lugging those bags all over the place, huh? Yeah, yeah. A little bit. What do you say we get some food, and we can talk about your future. - My future? - Yeah, sit down. Have a seat. Daddy's on the board of directors at the University of Albuquerque. So, Troy, I saw your championship game. I mean, wow! That last-second shot at the buzzer... Outstanding. Actually, my teammates here stole the ball, otherwise I wouldn't have had a chance... Oh, you're much too modest, Troy. You were voted MVP for the entire season. This shirt positively screams for a Windsor knot. - Thank you. - Let me get that for you. You know, we've got a heck of a basketball programme over at U of A, and an excellent scholarship programme as well. Scholarship? Yeah. You know, between the two of us here, we... We pull a little weight over at the school. Well, time flies when you're having fun, but Mr Fulton will probably want me clocking out. Come on. Don't be silly. You haven't had any dessert, and we haven't talked about golf, yet. Oh, basketball and golf are just the beginning with Troy, Daddy. Have you heard him sing? Oh, triple threat. Oh, how wonderful. Troy can participate in the talent show. Oh, come on, Troy. Give them a sample. Kelsi! Kelsi. No, actually my voice is... Is feeling a little bit hoarse tonight, you know, all the talking. But thank you very much for the food and the golf and everything. It was amazing. But you will sing some other time, though? With me. Promise? - Promise. - Perfect. Dessert? Sorry I'm late! Give me two more minutes. Nice tie. Your shoes don't match though. Kidding. Honey, two minutes is being late, but an hour is approaching a felony. Just because Troy's a nice guy, doesn't mean he's immune to boy disease. Boy disease? Yeah, forgetting things he shouldn't forget. Oh, so now you're a boy expert? My older sister has 10 rules about boy behaviour, and nine of them involve boys forgetting things they should never forget, like dinner dates. Well, it wasn't an official date type of thing. Rule number three, all dates are official, whether the boy knows it or not. - You're not done. - But I'm done for the day, sir. And actually, I have a date. Mr Bolton, you're under the mistaken impression I'm interested in what you have to say. Just follow me. - But I... - No more speaking. - Hey, where are we going? - Please, Mr Bolton. - How long is this gonna take? - Watch your step. Insurance issues. I'm supposed to have a date tonight. But the evening is young and so are you. Well, where are we? Hold your applause until the very end. What the heck? Mr Fulton? A long time ago In a land far away Lived the pineapple princess, Tiki She was sweet as a peach In a pineapple way But so sad that she hardly speaky Still, if you listen well You'll hear her secret wish Aloha, everybody, my name is Tiki. I long to free A truly remarkable fish My sweet prince Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Makahiki malihini who Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Ooh Hawana waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu Ryan, the fog! She dreams of a boy Who is under a spell That has left him all wet and scaly I sing from my heart Of the power of love Just a girl with a ukulele - Come to me - Come to her - My sweet one, and be still - Be still I'll grasp your tail Then stroke each tender gill My sweet prince Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Makahiki malihini who Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Ooh Hawana waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu Now this is where we lead into the whole Kabuki thing. The clouds turned grey And the big sky cried And the ocean had a fit Ryan! Where's my ocean? Then the wind went whoosh And thunder cracked And mighty Mount Fufu spit Mighty Mount Fufu spit Tiki, Tiki Want to speaky, speaky, speaky With the mighty spirit Fufu Tiki, Tiki Want to speaky, speaky, speaky - The words I will not mince - Word! Please make a man Of my fresh fish prince This is real fish talk. No lie. And then the fish turns into a gorgeous prince and sings... I'm Prince Humu Humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a No. No way. Makahiki malihini who With me. Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Hawana waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu Everybody! Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Makahiki malihini who Humu, humu, nuku, nuku, a pua'a Hawana waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu Waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu Waka, waka, waka Niki pu, pu, pu One minute. We'll talk about this later. So, you love it? Look, you ever tried just singing? I mean, without all the lights and sets and, like, backup people? Well, it'd be much harder to get applause that way. I'm not talking about applause. I'm talking about hanging out with friends. You know, doing nothing, and singing for fun. Wait a minute. Not doing anything. That might work. A dark stage, a single spotlight. We break out of darkness into the circle of light. - Wait, "we"? - No set, no frills. - Oh, man. - Simple. Dramatic. Just you and me. That is such a great idea, Troy. We could do it at our club talent show. Look, I'm here to work. Sharpay, I already told you being onstage really is your thing, it's not mine. It could be our thing. Time out on that one, okay? I've got an "our thing," it's with Gabriella, and... And I'm very late for her, so I got to go. - But the show could be so amazing... - I love your shoes. - You like them? - I really do. I bought them in New York. I have them in nine colours. Girls! Again from the top. Hey, lifeguard! You're crazy, Wildcat! And so late, but I brought food, a few little candles. I'm good for a poolside picnic. What do you say? Zeke even made desserts. But first, I dare you to jump in. You know we're not supposed to be in the pool. Club rules. Cramp! I need a lifeguard! Rescue me! Rescue me! Here I come! Thanks for coming in. Follow me. Oh, listen. You know, right now, with you, it's finally starting to feel like summer. Yeah, it is. The water bugs are back. Look, Mr Fulton, this was my idea, she had nothing to do with it. I generously overlooked your previous break violation, but then came the golf course jaunt, and now this. Two strikes. Don't get a third. Out of the pool. Sharpay's dad let me play a few holes and then invited me to dinner with some U of A alumni. Really? And they were talking about scholarships, while Jason and Chad were, like, serving me. And getting paid for it. It's called a job. You were invited, nothing wrong with that. Yeah. I don't know. It felt weird. I love that you've got the team working together, but you're not gonna be a Wildcat forever. The team is now, and that's... It's good, but everybody's got their own future. I'm not sure I know what you mean. Well, when you graduate, lots of people are gonna be chasing the same opportunities. There's nothing wrong with keeping your eye on the prize. In fact, if you don't, you get left behind. Yeah, I know, I'm just saying, I didn't get my friends jobs at the club so they could sit and watch me eat in the dining room. You know, I'm just saying never be ashamed of attention, as long as you've earned it. You know, a scholarship's special, that's why there's only a few to go around. Yeah, yeah. I get it, Dad. Okay. So, how was the food at Lava Springs? Insanely good. - Take it out for a spin. - No way. Well, you didn't think I was going to drive this heap, did you? Yes! Yes! Okay, bring those knees up as high as you can and circle those arms. Hey, water bug. Last night was so fun. I really didn't mean to get you in trouble. Same here. - So, maybe today we can have our... - Troy? What time is your lunch break? Troy! - 1:30. - 1:30, great. Free cheeseburgers are on me. Everybody looks great. Awesome job. Okay, now, some jumping jacks. Hey. What is she up to? - Who knows? - Believe me, she does. I'm sorry I'm late, Mr Fulton, but about the pool thing last night, you can't blame Gabriella... - I'm promoting you. - You're what? There's an opening as an assistant to the golf pros. Salaried job, no clocking in. - But, I... - $500 a week, plus tips. What? Per week? Oh, my... That's off the hook! I think it sounds very manageable. Shall we? Bolton! - Wait. So you want me to teach golf? - To kids. Oh, the joy. - But, sir, I don't think I'm qualified. - Worry not. Simply show the little angels which end of the club to hold, tee the ball up, then duck. In addition, the board is extending membership privileges to you. You have complete use of club facilities, but do so prudently, meaning, fellow Wildcats? Not. Congratulations. You'll find an appropriate choice of clothing here. Do not mix checks with plaids, blue with browns, and avoid wearing white socks at all cost. Leave your shoes outside the locker, they will be buffed and polished each evening. Yes! Oh, man! Save it for the first tee. And to get there, this might come in handy. That's the key to your golf cart. Number 14. The same number that's on your basketball uniform, so I'm told. Questions? How did this happen? It would seem that the Evans family thinks you have untapped potential. Young man, the future is full of uncharted waters, and this family has real clout, so I suggest you take the ride. Yeah. Italian. Awesome, junior golfers! You guys look amazing! Hey! Hey! Slow down, champ. Slow down. Save some for the other kids. There you go. Cool shorts, buddy. All right. Hey. Hey, cutie. Try holding the club that way, you're going to hit it way farther. All right. Nice backswing, man. Nice backswing. Good job, killer. Make the ball fear you. You look good. Great job, everybody. Good job, guys! - Bolton. Bolton. Your 11:30 is here. - Thanks, man. Good luck, buddy. Troy! Oh, man. - Cool balls. - Thanks. You're welcome. By the end of summer, you'll have me playing like a pro. Yeah. If I live that long. I'm so excited about the show. Oh, and don't worry. We'll find something great to do. Look, Sharpay, I already told you, singing really isn't my thing. And here's the best news, all the Redhawk boosters will be there. - Really? - Of course. We'll lock up your scholarship with a high "C" right from centre stage. We're all in this together, right? Your parents have been really, really nice, Sharpay, but singing with you isn't a part of my job. I know, just something you promised to do. Remember? You look fabulous in your new clothes, by the way. - You like the shoes? They're Italian. - Nice. Let me show you how this is done. It's really easy. Just line up to your target. Nice, easy backswing. - Hey, Gab. - Hey! That girl's got more moves than an octopus in a wrestling match. - Nah. He knows how to swim. - Yeah. Troy can handle himself. I did overhear him asking her for her opinion on his new Italian golf shoes. He didn't ask me. So, wake up, sister! She's basically offering him a college education just to sing with her in the talent show. - Troy would never do that. - You got eyes, use them. - Let's go eat. - Yeah, I got to go. Hey, see you later? - Okay. - Okay. You're going to take it back and through. - Troy, Fulton wants you in the lobby. - Fantastic. Thank you. See you. And she steps on the ball. - Troy Bolton. This is... - I've seen them all play at U of A. Oh, all right. Well, come scrimmage at our gym. It'll be good for your game. - Play with you guys? - Yeah. Let's get down, bro. - Awesome. - All right. - Let's all get some awesome lunch. - Yeah. I knew it! Coral blue! It's perfect for your skin tone. And mine, too! We are majorly skin-tone compatible, Troy. - I have no idea what that means. - You don't need to. I'm here for you. - Who's hungry? - Let's eat. I mean, how can you hit the ball straight if your clubs don't trust you? - That's the key. So, it's all in the grip. - Okay. You got to hold it just right. That looks great. Hey, I almost forgot. I ordered Swiss on my burger. So, go ahead and check it out, man. Try it. See what you think. Danforth, table three needs more iced tea. Now, rotate your hands over the top. - Put your thumb on that side. - Okay. There you go, man. You're good. I'll see you on the course. - Yeah. Let's do it, man. - Yeah. - Zeke! Troy wants Swiss. - Coming right up. You know, you were right. There's a guy out there that looks just like Troy Bolton, but I have no idea who he really is. Oh, hey. Kelsi's got some great new ideas - to spice up the talent show. It's got... - I'm thrilled. That new duet that Troy and Gabriella sang? I need it. - Actually, it's not available. - Repeat. Well, it's something I wrote for Troy and Gabriella, just in case they decide to... You're an employee, not a fairy godmother. Let's have it. Transpose it into my key. Troy and I will be doing it in the talent show. Oh, and brighten up the tempo. We'll need to keep people awake. What about our song? - What about Humu Humu? - Change in plans. What am I supposed to do with my Tiki Warrior outfit? Save it for Halloween, go to a luau, sell it online. I don't know! But in the meantime, keep an eye on those Wildcats. If they're planning on being in the show, which I doubt, once they hear about Troy and me, I don't want any surprises. Oh, and don't worry, I'll find a song for you somewhere in the show. - Or the next show. - Really? Don't strain yourself, slick. Entertainers are so temperamental. Transpose! Look at you. - Go, team. - Yeah. It's a gift from the guys. The "guys"? Oh, you mean all those tall people? Yeah. Yeah. Hey, look. I got to go in a minute, but I'll be back in about an hour. I'll pick you up in my new truck and we'll go to a movie. I promise. "Promise" is a really big word, Troy. Yeah. I know. And we've got the staff baseball game after work. Remember, you "promised" that you'd play? Right. Right. Baseball. I will absolutely meet you there. - You forgot, didn't you? - No. I just got the date mixed up. And I'm sorry I couldn't make lunch today. I just... It's been wild, you know? I can't believe how things are working out here. So I see. Italian golf shoes, new clothes, golf carts. That's crazy stuff. Hard to keep track of it all, I bet. So, what's your point? It just doesn't seem like new stuff, it seems like a new Troy. All right, let's see if Tiger Woods still has a jump shot. - Hey, hey, Bolton! Come on! - Hey! Why don't you tell them to come over here and mix it up? We'll show them some game. You know, I don't think that's how they roll. That's not how they "roll"? No, no, no, that's not what I meant. I just think it's a closed practice. Sorry. Wow. Well, maybe you can get us a video? Bolton, come on! But yesterday you said we were going to play two-on-two after work, - before the baseball game. - I know. I know, man. I'm sorry. Come on, Zeke, that was so yesterday. You know, when we were all on a team! - Hey, man. - Hey, how's it going? Hey, Bolton! That's my ball. - Here we go! - How's it going, guys? Would you guys be mad at me if I ask him to get me one of those cool Redhawk jackets? Hey. Come on. I'm so excited about the game. It's going to be so cool. Hey, Ryan. No rehearsals? My sister is working up something new. So, you coming to the baseball game? I'm not staff. Wasn't invited. Hey, everyone's invited. Come on. Hop in. All right. Hold on! All right! Right here! Beep, beep! Beep, beep! What, did Fulton send you out here to spy on us? Nah, my sister did. She thinks you guys are going to upstage her talent show. Oh, no worries. We were going to do the show, but then Troy bailed on us, so, whatever. What do you mean "whatever"? It's our summer, remember? I thought we decided doing the show would be fun. - Well, I think so. - Me, too. - Who are we kidding? - I don't think so. We don't know how to put together a show. No, but he does. If we have a real director putting it together, it could be great. Have the employees ever won a Star Dazzle Award? - Hey, now... - I know what you can do, Ryan, - so why not do it for us? - All right, look, if you want to play ball, then grab a mitt, but I don't dance. You don't think dancing takes some game? - You got game? - A little. Yes! Hey, pitcher. Ball. All right! Let's hustle! Come on! Wildcats! Get your head in the game! Hey! Oh! Play ball Hey, hey! Hey, batter batter, hey, batter batter Swing I've got to just do my thing Hey, batter batter, hey, batter batter Swing Yeah I'll show you that it's one and the same Baseball, dancing, same game It's easy Step up to the plate, start swinging I want to play ball now and that's all This is what I do It ain't no dance that you can show me Hey, hey, hey - Yeah - You'll never know - Oh, I know - lf you never try There's just one little thing that stops me every time - Yeah - Come on! - I don't dance - I know you can - Not a chance - No - lf I can do this, well, you can do that - But I don't dance - Hit it out of the park - I don't dance - I say you can - There's not a chance - Oh - Slide home, you score Swinging on the dance floor I don't dance, no Hey, batter batter, hey, batter batter Swing I've got to just do my thing Hey, batter batter, hey, batter batter Swing Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Two stepping, now you're up to bat Bases loaded, do your dance It's easy, take your best shot Just hit it I've got what it takes playing my game So, you better spin that pitch you're gonna throw me - Yeah - I'll show you how I swing - You'll never know - Oh, I know If you never try There's just one little thing - That stops me every time - Yeah, come on - I don't dance - I know you can - Not a chance - No, no If I can do this Well, you can do that - But I don't dance - Hit it out of the park - I don't dance - I say you can There's not a chance Oh no Slide home, you score Swingin' on the dance floor I don't dance no Lean back, tuck it in, take a chance Swing it out, spin around do the dance I wanna play ball not dance hall I'm makin' a triple not a curtain call I can prove it to you till you know it's true 'Cause I can swing it I can bring it to the diamond too You're talkin' a lot Show me what you got Stop Swing Hey Swing it like this Yeah oh - Swing - Come on - Jitterbug - Just like that oh That's what I mean That's how you swing You make a good pitch but I don't believe - I say you can - I know I can't I don't dance You can do it I don't dance, no Nothin' to it Atta boy, Atta boy, yeah Hey, batter batter, hey, batter batter What One, two, three, four Everybody, swing, come on - I don't dance - I know you can Not a chance No, no If I can do this Well, you can do that But I don't dance Hit it out of the park - I don't dance - I say you can There's not a chance No, no If I can do this Well, you can do that But I don't dance Hit it out of the park - I don't dance - I know you can Not a chance No, no If I can do this Well, you can do that But I don't dance Hit it out of the park - I don't dance - I say you can - There's not a chance - Oh Slide home, you score Swinging on the dance floor I don't dance, no Safe! That's it! It's okay! Hey, Evans. I'm not saying I'm going to dance in the show, but if I did, what would you have me do? Hey! Get back, get back! Here we go, here we go! Defence, hold him tight! Oh, dang! This kid's good. I like what I'm seeing. Troy gives 110, 24l7, that you can count on. Here we go! - Game. Game. - Good game! Was I right? Great. All right, so you call that a "little" game? Little League. World Series. Newport, Rhode Island. Champions. - Good job! - Nice hat. - You're so awesome. - Hey. What can I say? - Troy, you ready to run it back? - Let's run it, man. - All right. Let's go, yo. - Let's go. Let's go, yo, let's go. Let's run it back. - Looking good. - Wow, Wildcat! - Too much? - Only in daylight. - Yeah. - East High colours, very impressive. - Hey. Be true to your school, right? - Absolutely. Everyone's excited about doing the show. Hey, I know everyone thinks that I'm Sharpay's poodle, - but I really think that I could... - Hey. If they were thinking that, they're not thinking that today. How do you do that swing-step you did last night? That's easy. Hey. - Hey. - Hey. So, I called last night. I got hung up at the gym. Hey, my dad says you're doing great with those college guys. Oh. Yeah. They're awesome. Playing with them is like being in another world. Well, you missed out on a fun night. It was a great game. But the dessert afterwards had to be the best part. Her mom makes the best brownies - in the entire world. - Yeah, I know. I've had them. Well, I'll see you guys later. Hey, LeBron, how'd it go with the Redhawks? You know, they're very tall. We got Vince from maintenance to play, so it worked out. - In case you were wondering. - Maybe we could play later today. I don't know. Check with Vince. Well, Mr Evans set up the workout, not me. Did you even ask to include us, Captain? I didn't go looking for the Redhawks, the Redhawks came to me. Okay? I didn't sign up for this golf job, Fulton offered it. I said yes. My decision. But I show up to work same as you, so chill, man. You get a speck of dirt on your pants, - and someone dry cleans you. - And you wouldn't do the same thing... - lf I was as good as you? - I did not say that. - You didn't have to! - And neither did you! You know what? We didn't vote you captain because of your jump shot. Okay, we did it because you're the guy who usually knows what's up. - But I guess things change. - You think you got me all figured out? Well, I don't think so. And I don't answer to you. Then maybe you should start answering to yourself! Look, we have been like brothers since pre-school. If I don't know who you are these days, then who does? Excuse me. You're all being paid to work, not play Dr Phil. Chop-chop. Table settings, nice. Oh. No, no. No. No. No. Now, that? Fabulous. Troy! Daddy will make certain the entire scholarship committee is right here. Perfect view. I've already spoken to your mother. They're going to be sitting at a table right next to ours. It's going to be a fabulous evening. - Come on. - Great. Rehearsal, everyone! - Taylor, I'm signing off on everything. - Fabulous! - Thank you, Mrs Evans. - Good job. Look, Sharpay. I know I promised I'd do this, but just take it easy on me. I'm kind of new to the whole performing thing. Five, six, seven, eight! You are the music in You are the music in Are the music in You know the words "Once upon a time" Makes you listen, there's a reason And when you dream there's a chance you'll find A little laughter, or happy ever after You're harmony to the melody That's echoing inside my head A single voice Above the noise Like a common thread Sing it to me When I hear my favourite song I know we belong 'Cause you are the music in me It's living in all of us It's here Because you are the music in me You are the music in You are the music in Are the music in Harmony to the melody Echoing inside my head When I hear my favourite song I know we belong 'Cause you are the music in me It's living in all of us It's here Because you are the music in Me, me, me, me, me You are the music in You are the music in me Yeah, yeah Oh, yeah Great job! One second. Great rehearsal! Everybody break! You know, Troy, I've always known you were special. And it's pretty obvious I'm special, too. I think we were meant to sing together, don't you? I need some air. Don't be long! We're going to run it again! Show me what you got! Come on, everybody! Here we go! You're up! You're up! You're up first! Here we go! Give it to me! Come on! Oh, yeah! You got it! Here we go! Pass it to me! Come on, let's dance! You're up! You're up! Let's show them what we got! Come on! All right! Oh, cut that! Get out of here! - You got it! Hey. - Good job! - Thank you. - You're welcome. I said keep an eye on them, not turn them into the cast of Grease! Pretty cool, huh? Do you want us to lose the Star Dazzle Award to a bunch of dishwashers? Us? Well, I guess that's showbiz. When did you become one of them? You know, I'll take that as a compliment. But you and Troy have a good show, sis. Oh, we plan to. Give me a beat. The Midsummer's Night Talent Show means something to me, - and to my family. - Well... Those Wildcats will turn it into a farce. I'm... Your brother is one of "those Wildcats," I'm told. Oh, don't you mention that traitor to us. Employee involvement in the show is a tradition here. Traditions change. My parents have important guests coming. We'll need every employee working the party, and not on stage. Pardon moi, but we're not just talking about employees, we're talking about your classmates. You might want to think this one out. All right. Done. Now do it. - Hi, Taylor. - Hi. Distribute these in the staff area, but not until the end of shift. - What? Wait! Mr Fulton... - No discussion, Miss McKessie. This is a business. Welcome to the world of adults who wish to keep their jobs because they have mortgages they wish to pay, tuition bills, car payments, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. So, sometimes, we have to perform tasks, however unpleasant, that are necessary for that all-too-important paycheque to land in our all-too-empty pockets! - May I get you a cup of tea, Mr Fulton? - Chamomile would be lovely. - Go, Martha! Go, Martha! - Go, Martha! Go, Martha! May I have your attention, please? You guys, I need to make an announcement. All junior staffers will be required to work on show night. - What? - Yeah, it says, "No staff participation in the show will be allowed. No exceptions." - No show? - There's a show. We're just not in it. That's great. I'm sorry, you guys. There's nothing we can do about it. It's Fulton's orders. There's no way this is Fulton's idea. Unless Fulton suddenly has blonde hair and wears designer flip-flops. Excuse me. - Totally! - Sharpay! Forget about the rest of us, how about the fact that your brother has worked extremely hard on this show? Oh, boo-hoo. He'll be in the show. He'll do his celebrity impersonations. And don't lecture me about Ryan, given the way you've been interfering with Troy's future. What? You've gotten him written up by Fulton for sneaking on the golf course, swimming after hours. I had to step in just to save Troy's job. I'm not interested in what you think you're doing for Troy. That's between you and him. But you're messing with my friends, my summer, and that's not okay with me. You don't like the fact that I won. What's the prize? Troy? The Star Dazzle Award? You have to go through all of this just to get either one? No, thanks, Sharpay. You're very good at a game that I don't want to play, so I'm done here. But you better step away from the mirror long enough to check the damage that will always be right behind you. Girls! Hey. What do you mean you're done here? I mean, you can't quit. Us working together sounded good, but plans change and people change. The club talent show is a big deal for Sharpay, and evidently for your future, so it's cool. Just make it happen. - Wear your new Italian shoes. - Hey, I'm still me. Blowing off your friends, missing dates? - Lf that's you, it's good to know. - No, no, no, no, no. I was only doing that because I'm working on the scholarship thing. You know that. But if along the way you act like someone you're not, pretty soon that's who you become. I meant what I said about movies and summer and just being together. I'm sure you did, at the time. But I also meant what I said, that I want to remember this summer. But not like this, Troy. I gotta say what's on my mind Something about us doesn't seem right these days Life keeps getting in the way Whenever we try Somehow the plan is always rearranged It's so hard to say But I gotta do what's best for me You'll be okay I've got to move on and be who I am I just don't belong here I hope you understand We might find a place in this world someday But at least for now I gotta go my own way Don't wanna leave it all behind But I get my hopes up And I watch them fall every time Another colour turns to grey And it's just too hard to watch it all Slowly fade away I'm leaving today 'Cause I gotta do what's best for me You'll be okay I've got to move on and be who I am I just don't belong here I hope you understand We might find our place in this world someday But at least for now I gotta go my own way What about us? What about everything we've been through? What about trust? You know I never wanted to hurt you What about me? What am I supposed to do? - I gotta leave, but I'll miss you - I'll miss you Oh, so I've got to move on and be who I am Why do you have to go? I just don't belong here I hope you understand I'm trying to understand We might find a place in this world someday - But at least for now - I want you to stay I gotta go my own way I've got to move on and be who I am What about us? I just don't belong here I hope you understand I'm trying to understand We might find our place in this world someday But at least for now I gotta go my own way I gotta go my own way I gotta go my own way You're usually taking these right off the grill. Maybe I've been eating too much at the club. You've barely been out of this room the last three or four days. - Let's call the guys, get a game going. - They wouldn't come even if I called. I find that hard to believe. Dad, do I seem different to you this summer? You dress a lot better, that's for sure. Oh, man, I'm serious. Maybe my friends are right, maybe I'm turning into a jerk with new shoes. New shoes, not a new kid. Where's this coming from? I've been so focused on my future. I mean, Gabriella quit. Chad won't talk to me. I don't see the Wildcats running around here. Is this about going after what you want? Yeah, Dad. The scholarship's important. I get it. Hey, hey. Look, it's only a big deal if it makes sense to you. I don't even know who I am any more. You know what? I've known this kid for a long, long time. And I got a lot of faith in him. He looks a lot like you. I'm absolutely sure he's going to figure out the right thing to do. It's so good. I cannot wait. Yeah, I'm eating so much breakfast, I won't be able to eat my dinner at night. Oh, yeah. It's okay, Ryan's gonna help. - I don't know. - We'll get it eventually. Excuse me. Everybody's always talking at me Everybody's trying to get in my head I wanna listen to my own heart talking I need to count on myself instead - Did you ever - Lose yourself to get what you want? - Did you ever - Get on a ride then wanna get off? Did you ever Push away the ones you should've held close? Did you ever let go? Did you ever not know? I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am I'll give it all I got, that is my plan Will I find what I lost? You know you can Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it Bet on me I wanna make it right, that is the way To turn my life around Today is the day Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it How will I know if there's a path worth taking? Should I question every move I make? With all I've lost, my heart is breaking I don't want to make the same mistakes Did you ever Doubt your dream will ever come true? Did you ever Blame the world but never blame you? - I will never - Try to live a lie again I don't wanna win this game if I can't play it my way I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am I'll give it all I got, that is my plan Will I find what I lost? You know you can Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it I wanna make it right, that is the way To turn my life around Today is the day Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it, bet on it Oh, hold up Gimme room to think Bring it on down Gotta work on my swing Gotta do my own thing Hold up It's no good at all to see yourself And not recognise your face Out on my own It's such a scary place The answers are all inside of me All I got to do is believe I'm not gonna stop, not gonna stop till I get my shot That's who I am, that is my plan We'll end up on top You can bet on it, bet on it bet on it, bet on You can bet on it, bet on it, bet on it Bet on me I wanna make it right, that is the way To turn my life around Today is the day Am I the type of guy who means what I say? Bet on it, bet on it, bet on it You can bet on me This way. What do you mean you're not doing the show? - Exactly that. - We're singing a duet, Troy! A duet means two people. Well, mostly me in this case, but whatever! Duet! I'm an employee. Employees aren't allowed in the show. No, no, no, no. No, no. You're an honorary member. Not any more. - I asked Fulton for my kitchen job back. - What? Sharpay, I don't like the way you've been treating my friends. And I don't like the way I've been treating them either, so I'm doing something about it. An entire table of University boosters are coming to see you, thanks to me. So, I'll be their waiter. They'll be thrilled. Troy, Troy. This could change your life! I'm more interested in about what my friends think of me, and what I think of myself. Oh, we could all hold hands around the campfire some other time! Right now we've got a show to do. No. You've got a show to do. I got a kitchen to clean. It's okay. Kelsi, find Ryan. Welcome this evening. You'll be seated at table 21. Kelly, will you escort them, please? Excellent. Ladies, you look gorgeous - this evening. Beautiful. - And now, returning with a abridged version of last year's tap-dancing epic, Tina and her Tippety-Tappity Toes! There you are! Thank goodness you've come to your senses. Plug in the volcano. Humu Humu is back on. Enjoy your pineapple on your own, sis. I'm not doing the show. What? Oh, put some fresh batteries in your Tiki Warrior costume - and let's get going! - Took your advice. Sold it online. You've always wanted the spotlight. Now you've got it. Break a leg. The curtain's up. Showtime! Kelsi told us what went down between you and Sharpay. I'm more interested in what went down between me and you, man. - I was a jerk. - Yeah. But, hey, brothers fight. And they're still brothers. All right! Guys, I messed up your show and I'm sorry. Yeah, because show business is our entire lives, right? Hey, I hope you haven't permanently filled my spot in the two-on-two game. And, Ryan, I know how hard you must've worked on this show. Making these Wildcats look good couldn't have been easy. - Hey. - So, I apologise. Hey, the truth is, we've all had a lot of fun. At least, I have. Hey, you gotta see this dude play baseball. I'm looking forward to it. - All right! - Yeah! Troy, listen, all these people out there, I don't really want to see my sister crash and burn. At least, I think I don't. I think you should sing with her. My life is over. I've been a good girl. I've never lied, except when necessary. I always bought my parents expensive gifts, using their credit card, of course. But I don't deserve this humiliation! You need to get out there. Mrs Hoffenfeffer and her sock puppet are stinking up the premises. Well, the only thing that would make it any lovelier would be that if I won that Star Dazzle Award! Sharpay, I'm going to find you. That award, I tell you, it's mine! Mine! Mine! Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the... Oh, forget it. How's your show going? How's it going? My show makes the captain of the Titanic look like he won the lottery. - I'll sing with you, Sharpay. - What? I promised. And I keep my promises. But what was the first thing you said to me when I started working here? - Bring me more iced tea? - Think harder. We're... - All in this together. - Exactly. Well, we are. So, let's get out there and knock them dead, Troy Bolton! I do the show if the Wildcats do the show. And I'd think fast. I just sort of wish you were doing this for me. You're a good guy, Troy. And actually, right now, I think I like you better than I like myself. Did I just say that? Girls! Places! - Okay. Everyone. Ryan, the show's on. - Where's the music? Where's Troy? Talked to Sharpay, everything's cool. Hey, speaking of my sister, she wants you to learn a new song. Everyday. I can't learn a new song! - Kelsi will help you with it. - What? - It's showtime! - Yeah! - What team? - Wildcats! - What team? - Wildcats! - What team? - Wildcats! Once in a lifetime And now it's time for our five-time Star Dazzle Award winner, Miss Sharpay Evans, singing this year with our assistant golf pro, Mr Troy Bolton. Where is Troy? - Hey. Why did you switch songs? - Switch songs? What? - Yeah, Ryan said... - Bolton! - But I didn't learn a new song. - Exactly. Girls! Once in a lifetime Means there's no second chance So I believe that you and me Should grab it while we can Make it last forever And never give it back It's our turn and I'm loving where we're at Because this moment's really all we have Every day of our lives Wanna find you there Wanna hold on tight Gonna run While we're young And keep the faith Every day From right now Gonna use our voices and scream out loud Take my hand Together we will celebrate Celebrate Oh, every day They say that you should follow And chase down what you dream But if you get lost and lose yourself What does it really mean? No matter where we're going Oh, yeah, it starts from where we are There's more to life When we listen to our hearts And because of you I've got the strength to start Yeah, yeah, yeah Every day of our lives Wanna find you there Wanna hold on tight Gonna run While we're young And keep the faith Oh, every day From right now Gonna use our voices and scream out loud Take my hand Together we will celebrate Oh, every day We're taking it back We're doing it here together It's better like that And stronger now than ever We're not gonna lose 'Cause we get to choose That's how it's gonna be Every day of our lives Wanna find you there Wanna hold on tight Gonna run While we're young And keep the faith Keep the faith Every day of our lives Wanna find you there Wanna hold on tight Gonna run While we're young And keep the faith Oh, yeah - Every day - Every day From right now Gonna use our voices and scream out loud - Take my hand - Take my hand Together we will celebrate - Every day - Oh, every day Oh, oh, every day Oh, every day Every day - Oh, yeah, yeah - I'm singing every day Every day Every day Every day Every day Every day Every day Yeah Just fabulous! Fabulous! Well. If you'll all please take your seats. I have one last task to perform this evening. The Star Dazzle for this year goes to, of course, our one and only... My brother, Ryan Evans! That's our boy! Fix the hat. Yeah You are the music in me You know the words "Once upon a time" Make you listen there's a reason When you dream There's a chance you'll find A little laughter, or happy ever after You're harmony to the melody That's echoing inside my head A single voice above the noise - Here's to the future. - No. Here's to right now. And like a common thread You're pulling me When I hear my favourite song I know that we belong Oh, you are the music in me Yeah, it's living in all of us And it's brought us here because - Because you are the music in me - Because you are the music in me Yeah, yeah, yeah You are the music in me When I hear my favourite song I know that we belong You are the music in me It's living in all of us And it's brought us here because You are the music in me You are the music in me One, two, three, four The summer that we wanted Yeah, we've finally got it Now's the time we get to share Each day we'll be together Now until forever So everybody everywhere Let's take it to the beach Take it there together Let's celebrate today 'Cause there'll never be another We're stronger this time We've been there for each other Everything's just right Everybody, all for one Our real summer has just begun Let's rock and roll, and just let go Feel the rhythm of the drums We're gonna have fun in the sun Now that all the hard work Work is done Everybody one for all And all for one - All for one - All for one, one Summertime together Now we're even closer That's the way it's meant to be Oh, we're just getting started Come and join the party You deserve it same as me Let's take it to the beach Take it there together Let's celebrate today 'Cause there'll never be another We're stronger this time We've been there for each other Everything's just right Everybody, all for one Our real summer has just begun Let's rock and roll, and just let go Feel the rhythm of the drums We're gonna have fun in the sun Now that all the hard work Work is done Everybody one for all And all for one Everybody up Everybody rock it Take it from the top And never ever stop it It's not about the future It's not about the past It's making every single day Last and last and last Fun and sun What could be better? Let's have fun Everyone together now Everybody, everybody now This is where our summer really begins The very last time it's ever gonna be like this It's a party you don't wanna miss Guys, show them we can make some moves, hey Girls, show them we know how to groove, oh - Here - And now - Let's turn the party - Out Everybody jump in Everybody, all for one Our real summer has just begun Let's rock and roll, and just let go Feel the rhythm of the drums We're gonna have fun in the sun Now that all the hard work Work is done Everybody one for all Everybody, all for one Let's rock and roll, and just let go Feel the rhythm of the drums We're gonna have fun in the sun Now that all the hard work Work is done Come on, everyone, let's dance We can't let the moment pass Let's make the party last All for one All for one Yeah! Coral blue! It's totally like your skin tone. And mine, too! We are majorly skin-tone compatible, Troy. My daughter. Then maybe you should start answering to yourself! By the end of summer, you'll have me playing like a pro. If we live that long. For you. Cut! Troy! - Put it in forward. - It is!

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