#rose airey

[tamtam-go92]

Tuesday

Claire loved what she did for those lost girls. She refrained to have her own career and family to be a surrogate mother for seven troubled girls and she couldn't think of anything better to do. If only money wasn't so tight. But that horrible person of a Mayor Rafferty wanted to see "results" before founding the project further.

Results, what results? Should the girls have splendid grades and go off to college within one season? That was totally impossible.

All the girls were giving their best, but they still were children that had endured horrible things in their lives their were more important things than grades and money, Claire knew. So she was happy to see the girls interact with normal kids after school having friends and being friend with one another too. That was more rewarding to watch that any money Cesar Rafferty could offer her.

Even if it mean sleeping on a sofa at night.

[unearthedmirrors]

There's a new video for Maggot Heart's song "Roses", taken from their latest album "Mercy Machine"! Directed by Linnéa herself, it's intense and passionate just like Maggot Heart's music. Blast it loud!

[rhymingvine]

Learn with me; a year of learning and applying magic

This Week: The Elements and the Cardinal Directions

Started: May 2020 - January 21st, 2021

Sources: Witchcraft and Practical Magic by Susan Greenwood and Raje Airey

Simple Wicca by Michele Morgan

https://zennedout.com/using-the-cardinal-directions-in-ritual/

https://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/01/10/elemental-magick/

⚠️Disclaimer: This is an online journal and any information presented is either UPG or notes from sources

One of the first things I learned was the elements, this year, I revisited those notes to learn more.

Unlike the Days of the Week, working with the elements wasn’t a daily thing. However, when I do magical workings I stay mindful of the elements I’m working with. I also meditate with the elements when I feel called to do so.

Here’s what I learned;

The elements and directions correspond with each other, many of their own overlap. Using the directions can help you understand where to place an altar or which direction to face during a ritual or meditation. Even connect to the archangels if you work with them. Working with the elements can help you connect with yourself, surroundings, and environment.

Here are some correspondences for each Direction/Element

North/Earth:

Intent: Fertility, Health, Wealth, Prosperity, grounding

colors: Green, Brown, White, Black

symbols/tools: Pentacles, stones, plate, bread, salt

Archangel Uriel

Time of day: Midnight

Season: Winter

Herbs: Any form of Sage, Patchouli, Myrrh

East/Air:

Intent: Wisdom, intellect, communication, new beginnings, change

Colors: Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple

Symbols/tools: Swords, Athame, Incense, sound

Archangel Raphael

Time of Day: Dawn

Season: Spring

Herbs: Lavender, mint, sandalwood, lemon

South/Fire:

Intent: Creativity, Passion, spirituality, ambition, renewal, rebirth, courage

Colors: Red, Orange, yellow, gold

Symbols/Tools: Lamp, candle, wand

Archangel Michael

Time of Day: Noon

Season: Summer

Herbs: Basil, Bay, Garlic, Juniper, Rosemary, frankincense, myrrh, chamomile

West/Water:

Intent: Psychic development, dream work, intuition, emotional balance, wellbeing, creativity, love, joy

Colors: Blue, Silver, Green, Teal

Symbols/Tools: cups, chalice, cauldron, mirror, shells

Archangel Gabriel

Time of Day: Sunset/dusk

Season: Autumn

Herbs: lemon balm, yarrow, jasmine, rose

🏝🕯Sand and candles represent all four elements as well!!

Things you could do to connect with the elements

light candles

spend time in nature

meditate with each element

Hug a Tree

Climb a mountain if you’re into that 🗻

Drink water

Eat something

Take care of yourself

Connect with the Sun and Moon (Fire and Water)

Color magic

Arts and Crafts

Divination

Music

Work with the days of the week

Watch Avatar the Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra

Dedicate an altar to the elements

The directions could mean something different or similar in other practices, certain correspondences for each direction could depend on where you’re at in the world. Yet I’ve noticed that in most practices some things are the same, it’s important to stay mindful of other practices while learning overall. You could learn a lot from others even if it’s just to respect something.

I wanted to start this “learn with me blog” to help me learn more about my practice and self. If this helps anyone else, that’s even better. I can’t share everything I do in my practice though out of respect for myself and the energies I work with. I have other projects in mind that I hope I can share with you all soon!

✨Thank you for joining me this week! If you’re open to conversation or would like to offer some feedback, my DM’s are open!✨

[theart2rock]

Das 4. Soloalbum des NAZARETH-Sängers!

Das 4. Soloalbum des NAZARETH-Sängers!

Präzise, eingängig und kraftgeladen. Carl Sentance macht mit “Electric Eye” keine halben Sachen. Dieses zeitlose Album geht ohne Umwege, direkt ins Ohr! “Electric Eye” heißt das neue Solo-Album von Carl Sentance (Sänger von NAZARETH). Eines wird beim Hören der Songs sofort klar: Carl Sentance macht keine halben Sachen. Jeder Song geht sofort ins Ohr. Jeder Song lädt zum Headbangen & mitsingen ein. Songs wie „Exile“ oder „Overload“ sind druckvoll, eingängig und kraftgeladen. Und sie sind vor allem eins: zeitlos. Alle Songs des Albums haben einen ausgeprägten eigenen Charakter, der heute genauso überzeugt, wie er das morgen tun wird.

Carl Sentance wurde am 28. Juni 1961 in Loughborough Leicestershire, UK geboren und gründete 1977 seine erste Band LEADING STAR als Gitarrist und Sänger. Nachdem er in mehreren lokalen Bands mitwirkte, ersetzte er John Deverill als Sänger in der NWoBHM-Band PERSIAN RISK. 1981 nahm er seine erste Single “Calling For You” auf, 1983 folgte die Aufnahme zu “Ridin High”. 1984 tourten PERSIAN RISK mit MOTÖRHEAD durch Großbritannien und traten im Prime-Time-TV auf Channel4 The Tube auf. Ein Jahr später nahm Carl sein erstes PERSIAN RISK Album “RISE UP” auf. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt erhielt er von seinem Manager Smallwood Taylor das Angebot, sich GEEZER BUTLER (BLACK SABBATH) als Leadsänger in dessen Soloprojekt anzuschließen. Die Zusammenarbeit dauerte von 1986 bis 1988 und brachte Demosongs, Videos und diverse Bootlegs hervor. Carl verließ die GEEZER BUTLER Band 1988, um sich der walisischen Band MONROE anzuschließen. 1988 beschloss Carl, nach Cardiff zurückzukehren und trat der Band TOK-IO ROSE bei. Schon 2 Jahre später beschloss er dann, nach Florida zu ziehen, um mit dem walisischen Ex-UFO- und WASTED-Gitarristen Paul Chapman die Band GHOST zu gründen. Fünf Jahre später kehrte Carl nach Großbritannien zurück. Von 1996 bis 1999 sang er in verschiedenen Musicals, wie z.B. JUDAS in Jesus Christ Super Star und der AMERICAN in Chess. Von 1999 bis 2002 wurde Carl Leadsänger der Schweizer Hardrockband KROKUS, mit der er das Album “ROUND 13” aufnahm. Im Jahr 2004 schloss er sich dann für 2 Jahre der Whole Lotta Metal Theatre Tour an. 2006 schloss sich Carl mit Deep Purple’s Keyboarder Don Airey für sein Soloprojekt “DON AIREY AND FRIENDS” zusammen und schreibt seither mit Don zusammen. Zu den Alben gehören “A LIGHT IN THE SKY”, “ALL OUT”, “KEYED UP” und “ONE OF A KIND”. Im Jahr 2009 nahm Carl sein erstes Soloalbum MIND DOCTOR auf! Das führte dazu, dass er versuchte, die ursprüngliche Formation der Band PERSIAN RISK zu reformieren, aber zu der Zeit waren die Mitglieder mit anderen Projekten beschäftigt, also stellte Carl eine brandneue Persian Risk zusammen und kam mit zwei großartigen Alben heraus: “ONCE A KING” im Jahr 2012 und “WHO AM I” im Jahr 2014. 2015 wurde Carl der neue Sänger der legendären Rockband NAZARETH, nachdem sich Gründungsmitglied Dan McCafferty krankheitsbedingt zurückziehen musste. In jüngster Zeit hat Carl Nazareths aktuelles Studioalbum “TATTOOED ON MY BRAIN” aufgenommen (zu den Songs gehören “NEVER DANCE WITH THE DEVIL”, “CHANGE”, “STATE OF EMERGENCY”, “SILENT SYMPHONY” und “DON’T THROW YOUR LOVE AWAY”). Carl tourt derzeit durch die ganze Welt.

Tracklisting: 01    Judas 02    Alright 03    Electric Eye 04    Overload 05    Nervous Breakdown 06    Exile 07    Young Beggars 08    If This Is Heaven 09    Battlecry 10    California Queen

Quelle: Music Merchant

Das 4. Soloalbum des NAZARETH-Sängers! was originally published on The Art 2 Rock

[rachel-pidgley]

deep in the woods: long walks with moss soft under your feet, lost in your thoughts, the feeling you’ve passed the same tree before paired with the slight paranoia of being followed.

sleep - the last bison | daniel - prairie empire | lump sum - bon iver | as it was - hozier | wicked game - james vincent mcmorrow | the woods (acoustic) - hollow coves | nocturne - blanco white | misguided ghosts - paramore | i will be blessed - ben howard | seneca - novo amor | sinking ship - wild child | the angry river - the hat, father john misty, s.i. istwa | neither here nor there - lost in the trees | emperor - wilson | ryley crowe - foreign fields | rose petals - s. carey | way down we go - kaleo | thin ice - lisa anne | until the levee - joy williams | father - odina | the lost sky - jessica hoop | stars - sam airey | bottom of the river - delta rae | berlin - ry x | in dreams - ben howard | beautiful hell - adna | hollow crown - isaac gracie | where’s my love - syml | wilderness - maya de vitry | the night we met - lord huron, phoebe bridgers | in the woods somewhere - hozier | colder heavens - blanco white

| listen on spotify | 

[neither-ella-nor-on-the-moon]

Rules: Put your playlist on shuffle and write your favourite lyrics from the first 10 songs.

thank you for tagging me @allezrobbe ♥️🌒

1. Magnetised - Tom Odell

I wish i had a chance to let them know // their love is like a flower in the snow

2. Clouds - Milky Chance

You came up in my heart // like the sun and the stars // maybe I‘ll be the moon // so we can shine pretty soon

3. Endless Sea - Sam Airey

And the night gulls drift around their home // While I am left to find my way alone, alone, alone

4. I Know - Tom Odell

On the way you stand, the way you sway // the way your hair curls in the rain // the little lines that write your face // Or the winter nights you‘d come and stay

5. Five Years - David Bowie

My brain hurts like a warehouse, it had no room to spare // I had to cram so many things to store everything in there

6. Shiver - Lucy Rose

And if we turn back time // could we learn to live right

7. Shoreline - Andrew James

I‘m a shoreline // like the seasons you know I‘ll change // In time // You will see my good but it comes in waves

8. Cattails - Big Thief

You don‘t need to know why // You don‘t need to know why when you cry

9. It Ain‘t Easy - David Bowie

Then you jump back down to the rooftops // Look out over the town // Think about all the strange things circulating around

10. You Know That I‘ No Good - Amy Winehouse

I told you // I was trouble // You know that I‘m No good

I‘m tagging @driescnmans @oh-look-its-shiny @ravenbrenna09 @dcmaurys (i hope you haven‘t done this already, feel free to ignore this! 💕🐳)

[hometown-cryptid]

Hi there

Hey, I’m Rose. This is just a blog for all the photos I take and anything else I feel like posting but I’ll try to make it entertaining. I guess since this is an introductory post i should introduce myself a bit. I’m 16 and I live in Ohio. My favorite music artist is cavetown but my favorite song is Stars by Sam Airey. I’ve been playing ukulele for almost two years now and spent most of my time while I’m alone singing whatever song happens to come out of my mouth. I LOVE cryptids and cryptidcore and as such my whole blog is based on it. IDK how often i will post. It wont be 5 posts a day like some blogs manage to do, at least not right now. With a lot of my content being my photography, It’s somewhat inconstant how often I will have new content but I will try not to go more than a day or two without posting, although that long of breaks wont happen often. Feel free to submit any photos that you’ve taken. Thanks for reading!

[ollyarchive]

Years and Years’ Olly Alexander, Lucy Spraggan and Sir Ian McKellen among Top 100 in 2019’s Pride Power List

The list celebrates all that is good and great in the LGBT+ community

This year’s Pride Power List has been released and it includes musicians Years and Years‘ Olly Alexander and Lucy Spraggan, and also actor Sir Ian McKellen.

Today, celebrations are taking place in the nation’s capital to commemorate Pride in London – honouring the lives, achievements, history and future of the LGBT+ community.

To coincide with the occasion, the Pride Power List 2019 has been released, revealing the members of the LGBT+ community in the UK who have made a significant impact in the fight for the equality and inclusion of LGBT+ individuals.

“The list celebrates all that is good and great in the LGBT+ community and has a unique mix of celebrity, community, celebrity and business leaders,” said Linda Riley, founder of the Pride Power List.

Individuals included in this year’s list include musicians  Years and Years‘ Olly Alexander, Lucy Spraggan and Westlife’s Mark Feehily, and actor Sir Ian McKellen.

The Pride Power 2019 List Top 100 LGBT+ individuals:

Ruth Hunt – chief executive of Stonewall.

Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE – actor and LGBT+ rights advocate.

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah – co-founder of UK Black Pride.

Owen Jones – columnist, author, commentator and political activist.

Peter Tatchell – LGBT+ campaigner and activist.

Sandi Toksvig OBE – writer, actor, comedian, presenter and producer.

Michael Cashman CBE – Labour peer, actor, former MEP and LGBT+ campaigner.

Munroe Bergdorf – DJ, activist and feminist.

Edward Enninful OBE – editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

Liz Carr – actor, comedian and disability rights campaigner.

Clare Balding OBE – broadcaster, journalist and author.

Graham Norton  – television and radio presenter, comedian and actor.

Gok Wan – fashion consultant, author and television presenter.

Saara Aalto – singer and musician.

Mhairi Black MP – Scottish politician.

Heather Peace – actor, musician and LGBT+ rights activist.

Nicola Adams OBE – professional boxer.

Liv Little – founder of gal-dem magazine.

Stephen Fry – actor, presenter, writer, comedian and activist.

Anthony Watson – founder and CEO of TBOL.

Lord Waheed Alli – media entrepreneur and politician.

Dawn Airey – Getty Images board and NYT chair.

Alan Carr – comedian, television personality and author.

Cressida Dick – commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

Paris Lees – journalist, presenter, feminist and transgender rights activist.

Hannah Bardell MP – SNP MP of Livingston Constituency.

Lucy Spraggan – singer and songwriter.

Adele Roberts – radio presenter and DJ.

Sara Geater – chief operating officer of All3Media.

Alison Camps – partner and deputy chairman of Quadrangle.

Claire Harvey – diversity and inclusion consultant.

Charlie Condou – actor and columnist.

Ruth Davidson – Scottish politician and leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.

Mark Feehily – musician and one of the lead singers of Westlife.

Dr Ranj Singh – TV presenter, author, columnist and doctor.

Jane Hill – BBC journalist and broadcaster.

Olly Alexander – songwriter, actor and lead singer of Years and Years.

Chardine Taylor-Stone – cultural producer, writer and activist.

Tim Jarman – assistant director for diversity and inclusiveness at EY.

Amy Lamé – writer, performer, presenter and London’s night Czar.

Evan Davis – presenter, economist and author.

Annie Wallace – actor.

Kiki Archer – author.

Bobby Cole Norris – TV personality and presenter.

Horse McDonald – singer and songwriter.

Susan Calman – comedian, television presenter and writer.

Dr Elly Barnes MBE – CEO and founder of Educate and Celebrate.

Ollie Locke – television personality, presenter and writer.

Angela Eagle MP – Labour MP for Wallasey.

Brian Ashmead-Siers – partner at PwC.

Reeta Loi – writer, musician and activist.

Sophie Anna Ward – actor and author.

Vincent Francois – regional chief auditor executive at Societe Generale.

Jack Monroe – best-selling author and activist.

Baroness Liz Barker – House of Lords, Liberal Democrats.

Benjamin Butterworth – journalist for i newspaper.

Dr Liam Hackett – founder and CEO of Ditch The Label.

Pema Radha – chief of staff to Global Head of Managed Services at EY.

Mark McLane – head of diversity and inclusion, M&G Prudential.

Bisi Alimi – gay rights activist, public speaker and blogger.

Julie Wilson – CEO of Optimus Cards.

Mary Portas – broadcaster and TV personality.

Val McDermid, FRSE, FRSL – author.

Michael Salter-Church MBE ​– co-chair of Pride in London.

Ryan Atkin – professional referee.

Kelly Simmons MBE – FA director, Women’s Professional Game.

Wes Streeting MP – Labour politician.

Ryan John Butcher – journalist.

Andy Woodfield – partner at PwC.

Charlie Craggs  – trans activist and author.

Dan Hughes – PR specialist.

Dolly-Rose Campbell – actor.

Suki Sandhu OBE – founder and CEO of Involve and Audeliss.

Charlie King – celebrity personal trainer and columnist.

David Ames – actor.

Emma Woollcott – partner at Mishcon de Reya.

Polly Shute  – partnership director of Parallel Lifestyle. ‏

Kezia Dugdale – director of John Smith Centre.

Cliff Joannou – editor-in-chief of Attitude magazine.

Jacqui Gavin – Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Excellence manager at Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

Jodie Taylor – professional footballer.

Mark Anderson – executive vice president of Customer Experience at Virgin Atlantic.

Professor Sue Sanders – professor and chair of Schools Out. UK.

Daniel Lismore – artist, designer and writer.

Simon Jones – PR specialist.

Ian Massa-Harris-McFeely – events producer, voice coach and makeup artist.

Justine Greening – Conservative Party politician.

Darren Styles OBE – publisher of Attitude magazine.

Rikki Beadle-Blair – actor, director, screenwriter, singer, choreographer and songwriter.

Lord Collins – Labour peer and LGBT+ rights advocate.

Jen Brister – comedian, writer and actor.

Russell T Davies – screenwriter.

Amrou Al-Kadhi – writer, performer and filmmaker.

Pav Akhtar – co-founder and director of strategy of UK Black Pride.

Tag Warner – CEO of Gay Times.

Dr Catherine Lee – deputy dean of Anglia Ruskin University.

Suzi Ruffell – comedian.

Scott McGlynn – presenter, blogger and author.

Mridul Wadhwa – transgender rights campaigner.

Dotty – rapper and radio presenter.

Read more at https://www.nme.com/news/lucy-spraggan-years-and-years-olly-alexander-and-sir-ian-mckellen-among-top-100-in-2019s-pride-power-list-2525081#w1Fgr9ZqxIuiStF7.99

[metalcultbrigade]

Carl Sentance, vocalista de Dario Mollo's Crossbones, Nazareth, Don Airey, Leading Star, Persian Risk, ex-Geezer Butler Band, ex-Power Project, ex-Tok-io Rose, ex-Krokus, ex-Tokyo Blade (live), ex-Paul Chapman's Ghost, completa 61 anos nesta data. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXeaaQAdmP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rockzone]

New Album: Carl Sentance - Electric Eye

Release Date: 19 Nov 2021

"Electric Eye" is the name of the new solo album by Carl Sentance (the current singer with Nazareth). When you hear the album, one thing is immediately clear, Carl Sentance does not do things by halves. Each and every song goes straight into your ear and gets you headbanging, or at least singing along.

Songs like "Exile" or "Overload" are punchy, catchy and powerful. They are timeless. All songs on the album have a distinct character of their own, which is just as convincing today as it will be tomorrow.

Carl Sentance was born in Loughborough and started his first band Leading Star playing guitar and singing in 1977. After participating in several local bands, he replaced John Deverill as a vocalist in the NWoBHM band Persian Risk. In 1981 he recorded his first single ”Calling For You”, the band then recorded "Ridin High" in 1983.

In 1984 Persian Risk toured with Motorhead throughout the UK and appeared on prime time TV on Ch4's ECT programme. In 1985 Carl recorded his first Persian Risk album "Rise Up". At this point he received an offer from manager Smallwood Taylor to join Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) as lead singer in his solo project. The collaboration lasted from 1986 to 1988 and created demo songs, videos and various bootlegs. Carl left the Geezer Butler Band in 1988 to join the Welsh band Monroe.

In 1988 Carl decided to return to Cardiff and joined the band Tok-io Rose. In 1990 he decided to move to Florida to form the band Ghost with Welsh ex-UFO and Wasted guitarist Paul Chapman. Five years later Carl returned to the UK.

From 1996 to 1999 he sang in various musicals, such as Judas in Jesus Christ Super Star and the American in Chess. From 1999 to 2002 Carl became the lead singer of the Swiss Hard rock band Krokus, with whom he recorded the album "Round 13". In 2004 he then joined the Whole Lotta Metal Theatre Tour for two years.

2006 Carl joined up with Deep Purple's keyboardist Don Airey for his solo project "Don Airey and Friends" and has co-written with Don ever since. Albums include "A Light In The Sky", "All Out", "Keyed UpP", "One Of A Kind" and the Live album Don Airey and Friends “Live In Hamburg”.

In 2009 Carl recorded his first solo album “Mind Doctor”. That led him to try and reform the original Persian Risk but at the time the members were busy with other projects so Carl put a brand new Persian Risk together and came up with two great albums "Once A King" in 2012 and "Who Am I" in 2014.

2015 Carl became the new singer for the legendary rock band Nazareth after founding member Dan McCafferty had to retire due to illness. More recently Carl has recorded Nazareth's latest studio album "Tattooed On My Brain" (song credits include "Never Dance With The Devil", "Change", "State Of Emergency", "Silent Symphony" and "Don't Throw Your Love Away"). Carl is currently touring all over the world.

[tamtam-go92]

Wednesday

The mornings are always hectic with only two bathrooms in the house.

Claire is really glad to see that the girls are slowly getting better results in school and to see they can establish lasting friendships.

That evening Maddy even makes a special friend.

Maddy: Hey little one, you don't have anywhere else to go to, too, don't you? I see you around the house everyday. Come here little one, I'll take care of your fur, I'm sure you're actually a really pretty boy, aren't you? Come in with me, Miss Voyante loves animals too, she'll be fine with you.

So Daishi the stray joins the family! Dashi is an independent coward and will fit in just right with the girls.

Holly: Bad boy, you're not allowed to rob the bin! Maddy got you a bowl, didn't she? Hope: Maybe he's spoiled...

That night Paige volunteered to sleep on the couch. If she knew, that Daishi had a better place to sleep then her, she would probably be against the pet...

[thespoonplayer]

DJ Spoon’s Top 10 Albums of 2017

It’s been a difficult year for music...for some reason. A bundle of crackers but not as many to choose for this list from than previously. Why? Maybe because my Spotify playlists have become filled with Trolls, Sheeran and Now That’s What I Call Purile Pop more than ever. Anyway, let’s dive straight in...in no particular order except roughly starting with the best.

1. The National - Sleep Well Beast

Typically dark, bleak and deep (the voice if nothing else) with splashs of distorted guitar and strained lyrics about getting old and struggling with marriage, with a later R.E.M. twanging rock song in Turtleneck before you plummet back into subdued reflective dirge. LOVE IT!

2. Sam Airey - In Darkened Rooms

The Welsh singer songwriter so devoted to his craft that he moved to Leeds just to be near the river of his moniker ;o) Sam’s album is a pot pourri of songs written over years, some crafted from poems written as a teenager. Beautiful piano, minimal guitar, loud gutteral indie folk and Americana...my heaven. 

3. Public Service Broadcasting - Every Valley

Another concept album by PSB, this time about the unlikely demise of the Welsh coal mining industry. Incredible moving and passionate beats interweaved with archive news footage and interviews. With a guest vocal from James Dean Bradfield this album drips Welsh optimism and bleakness.

4. The xx - I See You

Basically more of the same, and that’s just what I wanted. Despite the lead singer being a slightly wonky version of my sister another great album by The xx. More of the same it might be, the same fragility and sparseness but there is a more polished and fuller sound to this third outing. Well done Jamie!

5. Allman Brown - 1000 Years

After waiting 4 years since the awesome Sons and Daughters single, the album by Allman Brown was worth waiting for. Rich acoustic folk ballads that edge towards being easily confused with Bon Iver at times, what a comparison!

6. Elbow - Little Fictions

Another uplifting, reliable album by Guy and the boys. Looped piano, full phat choirs and the Halle Orchestra pack this 7th outing with honey smooth songs to warm your cockles.

7. Blue Rose Code - The Water of Leith

An ‘old’ favourite of the Big Comfy Sessions, we need Ross back in 2018 hint hint, sees the celebration of the fella returning home to his native Scotland. Oozing with jazz, folk and poetry, it’s not hard to see why Ian Rankin was so happy to write the liner notes to accompany this accomplished album.

8. David C Clements - The Sounds of the Forest Choir (Live)

I didn’t think I’d be featuring an album that appeared in 2016′s Top 10 Albums but I had to make an exception for David C Clements’ live version of ‘The Longest Day in History’. Again it’s the powerful yet emotional cracking vocals and the anthemic songs that fill my heart with joy at another outing for these songs.

9. Luke Sital-Singh - Time is a Riddle

The 2nd album by another musician in my earworm collection that is often likened to Bon Iver, but on this outing maybe a little less. Not a bad thing as Luke has taken this opportunity for a follow up album that certainly nods to the predecessor but wanders off in tangents too. Playing around with instrumentation from intricate guitar work to swelling organ anthems it’s clear Luke is really finding his sound, roll on album #3!

10. LCD Soundsystem - American Dream

I finally discovered this outfit late in the year on the trusted source of surprising artists, Later with Jools Holland, and their performances were enough to stop me in my tracks. Clearly an intense album full of emotion I look forward to falling more in love with this album. Songs full of mumbling rants, building looping sounds and a middle aged man passionate about his music. My kind of discovery.

I really struggled to find my 10th album of the year tbh, there have been a few I should have loved, Duke Special, Benjamin Clementine, John Smith to name a few...and some of them I do like (JS), some need more attention (DS) and some are just too weird even for me (BC...a concept album about the relationship between two flies?!!?). Let’s see what 2018 brings....

[ariafsar2]

In The Heights Audio Master

In The Heights - 09/29/2017 - Moonlight Amphitheatre - Vista, CA - ja-gaciak’s master - William Cooper Howell (Usnavi), Caitlyn Calfas (Nina), Samara Otero (Abuela Claudia), Carleton Bluford (Benny), Michelle Cabinian (Vanessa), Sebastian Montenegro (Graffiti Pete), Jonathan Arana (Piragua Guy), Rudy Martinez (Kevin), Amber-Sky Skipps (Camila), Marlene Montes (Daniela), Nadia Guevara (Carla), Nicholas Alexander (Sonny). Ensemble: Danielle Airey, Marcos Alexander, Jessica Cornejo, Israel Cortez, Denise Esteves, Pierre-Daniel Petit Frere, Laura Marie Muñez, Janissa Rose, Ricardo Valenzuela. Notes: Second to last show. Taken from the 6th row. Very clear audio. [Limited Trades] NFT until 10/31/2017

Contact me at darlingamiachore@gmail.com

[theart2rock]

Carl Sentance - Electric Eye

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Das 4. Soloalbum des NAZARETH-Sängers!

Präzise, eingängig und kraftgeladen. Carl Sentance macht mit “Electric Eye” keine halben Sachen. Dieses zeitlose Album geht ohne Umwege, direkt ins Ohr! “Electric Eye” heißt das neue Solo-Album von Carl Sentance (Sänger von NAZARETH). Eines wird beim Hören der Songs sofort klar: Carl Sentance macht keine halben Sachen. Jeder Song geht sofort ins Ohr. Jeder Song lädt zum Headbangen & mitsingen ein. Songs wie „Exile“ oder „Overload“ sind druckvoll, eingängig und kraftgeladen. Und sie sind vor allem eins: zeitlos. Alle Songs des Albums haben einen ausgeprägten eigenen Charakter, der heute genauso überzeugt, wie er das morgen tun wird.

Carl Sentance wurde am 28. Juni 1961 in Loughborough Leicestershire, UK geboren und gründete 1977 seine erste Band LEADING STAR als Gitarrist und Sänger. Nachdem er in mehreren lokalen Bands mitwirkte, ersetzte er John Deverill als Sänger in der NWoBHM-Band PERSIAN RISK. 1981 nahm er seine erste Single “Calling For You” auf, 1983 folgte die Aufnahme zu “Ridin High”. 1984 tourten PERSIAN RISK mit MOTÖRHEAD durch Großbritannien und traten im Prime-Time-TV auf Channel4 The Tube auf. Ein Jahr später nahm Carl sein erstes PERSIAN RISK Album “RISE UP” auf. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt erhielt er von seinem Manager Smallwood Taylor das Angebot, sich GEEZER BUTLER (BLACK SABBATH) als Leadsänger in dessen Soloprojekt anzuschließen. Die Zusammenarbeit dauerte von 1986 bis 1988 und brachte Demosongs, Videos und diverse Bootlegs hervor. Carl verließ die GEEZER BUTLER Band 1988, um sich der walisischen Band MONROE anzuschließen. 1988 beschloss Carl, nach Cardiff zurückzukehren und trat der Band TOK-IO ROSE bei. Schon 2 Jahre später beschloss er dann, nach Florida zu ziehen, um mit dem walisischen Ex-UFO- und WASTED-Gitarristen Paul Chapman die Band GHOST zu gründen. Fünf Jahre später kehrte Carl nach Großbritannien zurück. Von 1996 bis 1999 sang er in verschiedenen Musicals, wie z.B. JUDAS in Jesus Christ Super Star und der AMERICAN in Chess. Von 1999 bis 2002 wurde Carl Leadsänger der Schweizer Hardrockband KROKUS, mit der er das Album “ROUND 13” aufnahm. Im Jahr 2004 schloss er sich dann für 2 Jahre der Whole Lotta Metal Theatre Tour an. 2006 schloss sich Carl mit Deep Purple’s Keyboarder Don Airey für sein Soloprojekt “DON AIREY AND FRIENDS” zusammen und schreibt seither mit Don zusammen. Zu den Alben gehören “A LIGHT IN THE SKY”, “ALL OUT”, “KEYED UP” und “ONE OF A KIND”. Im Jahr 2009 nahm Carl sein erstes Soloalbum MIND DOCTOR auf! Das führte dazu, dass er versuchte, die ursprüngliche Formation der Band PERSIAN RISK zu reformieren, aber zu der Zeit waren die Mitglieder mit anderen Projekten beschäftigt, also stellte Carl eine brandneue Persian Risk zusammen und kam mit zwei großartigen Alben heraus: “ONCE A KING” im Jahr 2012 und “WHO AM I” im Jahr 2014. 2015 wurde Carl der neue Sänger der legendären Rockband NAZARETH, nachdem sich Gründungsmitglied Dan McCafferty krankheitsbedingt zurückziehen musste. In jüngster Zeit hat Carl Nazareths aktuelles Studioalbum “TATTOOED ON MY BRAIN” aufgenommen (zu den Songs gehören “NEVER DANCE WITH THE DEVIL”, “CHANGE”, “STATE OF EMERGENCY”, “SILENT SYMPHONY” und “DON’T THROW YOUR LOVE AWAY”). Carl tourt derzeit durch die ganze Welt.

Quelle: Metal Merchant

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Label: Drakkar Entertainment

Genre: Rock

Veröffentlichung: 19.11.2021

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Tracklisting:

Judas

Alright

Electric Eye

Overload

Nervous Breakdown

Exile

Young Beggars

If This Is Heaven

Battlecry

California Queen

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Carl Sentance – Electric Eye was originally published on The Art 2 Rock

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11.2.3: Mastery Journal Reflection -

During my four weeks of Presentation of Design Solution I was tasked with making an online presentation of my thesis to showcase to a panel of industry professionals. I presented various projects completed in the program to explain how my research explorations and applications of principles, concepts, and frameworks contributed to the process used to implement research-driven design.

Three Main Takeaways:

Wasserman (2016), advises “go with your gut within the guidelines and techniques that you learn for your design work” (Rule of Thirds para. 4)

Malik, Sykes, & West (2012), believes “When the audience finds a story with polish and content, the response is noticeably stronger” (p.193).

Malik, Sykes, & West (2012), argue, “The great presenter considers the audience's needs first and adjusts the standard content to fit” (p.13).

The first takeaway is a concise and critical reminder that the guidelines given and techniques gained provide a framework for which to apply acquired competencies. However, as a media designer sometimes the client demands hot pink and lime green for their website, when research and an understanding of the client’s brand dictates otherwise. As a Media Designer, real-world design problems are solved with appropriate demographic research, a comprehensive understanding or color theory, etc Yet it takes guts to present working solutions that aren’t what the client initially had in mind, and it takes an intuitive understanding of design to know to go in a different direction.

The second takeaway is critical in that, as a Media Designer so often folks latch onto catchy trends that look highly stylized, and in some instances, polished. However, these trends lack depth, meaning, and critical intent to solve a design problem. As a Media Designer, knowing the difference in typeface associations for example, prevents me from cranking out generic looking websites that all use Raleway as the display headers. Understanding, the processes and research required to develop a brand allows for end results that are not only polished, but allows a brand to further effectively communicate to a demographic in a way that is meaningful to them, and that will gain responses.

The third takeaway digs deeper into the second takeaway by outlining specifically what Media Designers should do, design and write with the audience in mind. A campaign for a non-profit for instance, by developing target personas for individuals aged 30-40, a clear understanding of who the target demographic is, what they do for a living, and what matters to them allows for more effective communications that speak directly to them. Content and copy go hand in hand. The greater presenter, and the effective Media Designer showcases final works that place the intended target demographic at the forefront of both content and copy.

Week 1: Thesis Abstracts:

In week one I was tasked with writing abstracts for each of the four DLO pages of my presentation.

Connecting, Synthesizing, Transforming:

In conducting research on the various communities in Missoula, Montana, the demographics of the citizens that reside there, as well as their perceptions of the communities and districts within; the Myrtle St. area presented the biggest unmet need. Through demographic research and conducted interviews the design problem the community faced began to divulge as deeper exploration uncovered the benefits of outdoor activity and the increasing rates of suicide in Montana. The design problem of “What’s here for me?” presented the challenge to promote the area’s access to the river trail, the opportunity for wellness through outdoor exercise and activity, as well as the scenic views of the area as something valuable to the demographic. A client-ready persuasive pitch was developed to inform them of the community’s problem and the area’s need for an identity campaign.

After convincing the client of the need for the campaign a consistent brand experience for the target audience was developed. Through conducted research on design thinking, articulating design solutions, and establishing voice and tone, media was transformed to persuade the client that the brand is the right solution for the Myrtle St. community. Further development of design elements ensued with considerations of how arrows convey movement, guide direction, and can be associated with cycling and the bike paths of the area. Airey (2015), states “Begin by focusing on a design that is recognizable—so recognizable, in fact, that just its shape or outline gives it away” (p.33).

After finalizing the brand voice and tone through the creation of a brand guide, and various roll-out assets, a questionnaire was developed to gain insights into the participant’s thoughts, and feelings based on the efficacy of the project thus far. While the majority of feedback was positive and demonstrates the overall success of the project, further refinements and adjustments can be made. Best (2006), believes “Measuring performance using criteria agreed in the early stages can influence how successful others think the project has been, as the `hard’ data will substantiate what has been achieved” (p. 170).

Solving Problems:

According to the CDC, suicide rates rose to a 38% increase from 1999 to 2016 in Montana. While poor infrastructure and the stagnant job market are bigger overarching problems for Missoula as a whole to tackle, the wellness and well-being of its citizens is a community challenge. In order to determine which community held the direst unmet need, the city of Missoula was explored via Google maps to achieve a bird’s eye view and to examine the various districts within the city limits. Through photo documentation, demographic research, and conducted interviews, it was determined that Malfunction Junction as a whole was too broad. The Hip Strip is already an established brand, and some neighborhoods were too general and too something for everyone. In Design Problem Statements – What They Are and How to Frame Them, Devos (n.d.), concurs “For designers and creative problem solving, a problem is an unmet need that, if met, can satisfy the user’s purpose” (What Is section para. 5).

After divulging the design problem of the Myrtle St. area, further demographic research was conducted using a SWOT Analysis and an Empathy Map. The brand’s voice and tone were developed according to Ericka Heald’s article, 5 Steps to Find Your Brand Voice. With the brand voice & tone established, the visual elements of the brand were developed. The pros and cons of various media in terms of cost, effectiveness, and environmental impact were weighed. After developing the roll-out assets and Myrtle St.’s style guide, the need to examine the demographic’s reaction to the brand and glean insights on their thoughts and opinions still remained. A questionnaire was created to gain insights into the demographic’s reaction to the brand thus far, and to provide the client with confirmation to the brand’s efficacy. It was determined that while the brand is predominately successful, further refinements and adjustments can be made to include older audiences and to create more dynamic media that would inform the demographic of the community and all that it offers.

Innovative Thinking:

It begins with a design problem, an unmet need for a given target market. In order to understand how a brand, product, or service does or does not currently fulfill those needs demographic research utilizing American Fact Finder and in-person interviews of the target demographic to explore their hobbies, interests, and more should be conducted. By placing the collected information into a SWOT analysis and Empathy Map, distinct target audience profiles can be developed to paint a clearer picture of who they are, what they need and what matters to them. Bateman (2018), believes “People don’t just buy what you do, they buy why you do it" (How to Create the Perfect Elevator Pitch).

To determine the true design problem a brand, product, or service faces; the four W’s of: Who is affected? What is the problem? Where does it happen? Why does it matter? as outlined by Devos (n.d.) should be asked to develop a full understanding of the client’s design problem. From there, a new perspective regarding the branding and marketing direction of a client’s product or service paves the way to develop working solutions that meet both the client and target demographic’s needs.

The forefront of innovative design is content, and media created with the audience in mind. The implementation of out-of-the-box thinking synthesizes bold, and original departures from everyday standards and improves upon existing design solutions. The use of arrows in the Myrtle St. community identity takes advantage of the strong directional and graphic nature of the brand. In implementing the arrows not only as a critical design element, but also as a guide in community way-finding signage, the arrows allow the brand’s roll-out assets to transcend the static nature of those elements and to guide both new and current community members to the brand.

Acquiring Competencies:

Over the course of the last ten months I developed the research tools, skills, and methodologies necessary to stay on the cutting edge of the graphic design industry. I conducted a case study and implemented mind maps as a graphic organizer to O’Grady (2009), “correlate research with new ideas” (p. 82). This allowed me to build a foundation for ideation of logo development. I researched and explored the purpose of a logo, how to sustain a successful brand over time, and how to develop a brand toolbox. I developed target audience personas and learned to write with them in mind. I wrote headlines that inspire, and taglines that tantalize. I evaluated design options, investigated methods for text handling and layout, and translated the concepts into effective visual communications. I created dynamic media by first planning for motion through story boarding, and then communicated the voice and tone of my brand through motion. I created a range of imagery to promote my concepts and ideas through photo and video and gained critical skills through the exploration of various design options and strategies. I delved deeper into defining and articulating design solutions, further honed an understanding of brand voice & vision, and further conveyed my brand’s characteristics through dynamic media. I planned media assets that best communicate my brand to the target audience and developed various types of media for a variety of platforms to create a unified multi-media community identity campaign. I then examined metrics and marketing strategies as well as how they are implemented in the industry as I learned to refine my presentation skills.

Upon completion of this program I will be able to deliver professional quality deliverables and unified multi-media campaigns to my clients. Through critical thinking, problem-solving, research and application I strive to create innovative work that instills wonder and inspires others. Adams (2017), claims “That is where graphic design takes hold, smart ideas that communicate a clear message and do it with skill and craft” (What is Graphic Design?).

Week 2: Thumbnail Sketches:

In week two I was tasked with revising my thesis abstracts and exploring web page layouts. I received feedback from a peer that was positive and confident that each abstract was heading in the right direction for each of my arguments for mastery. The feedback received from Professor McClung proved to be enlightening and allowed me to realize that only my abstract for Acquiring Competencies was “on track”. For Innovative Thinking I had failed to make any claim to innovation what so ever. For Connecting, Synthesizing, and Transforming I had one heck of a long ways to go in delving into the finite details and small things. And for Solving Problems? I needed to start with the problem statement and define it and focus specifically on Myrtle St.

I’m not gonna lie, this is where the occasional emotional breakdown began as the full scope of what was needed and expected in a matter of weeks truly hit home with me. As I attempted to explore various layout grids and showcase images that I would apply to the pages of my presentation I realized that since I did not have a clear view of what my arguments were I could not just plaster images at random. The road block of not having written my arguments concrete prevented me from visualizing the end presentation, let alone selecting images.

2 Column Grid: Thumbnail Sketch:

After exploring Wasserman’s (2016), article A Comprehensive Introduction to Grids in Web Design, I began to sketch for consideration of 2, 3, 4, and combination grid layouts.

Week 3: First Drafts:

In week three I don’t remember the last time I consecutively slept less. I could not get work off since there’s a staffing shortage, and so I just had to shut up and get things done. My issues as an aside, I met the first draft deadline for all sections except for Connecting, Synthesizing, Transforming. Since I knew that section would be the most involved and detailed, I left it for last. Unfortunately, I did not receive any peer review or feedback this week and I believe it was my decision to place the following on the Connecting, etc page rather than explain and articulate that other sections had been worked on:

Since the Connecting section is the first section to examine, the possibility exists that my peers didn’t realize that I had worked on other sections since I failed to elaborate or articulate that I had. After all, if the first thing they click on isn’t done why would they waste their valuable time?

Week 4: Final Drafts & Portfolio Practice:

In week four, my caffeine addiction ramped up as the final draft deadline crept closer and closer. After refining, and revising each section, I realized that ultimately my Connecting section and Acquiring Competencies sections mirror each other in that for both sections I explored the finite details of the principles, concepts, and frameworks researched and applied. However, I tackled both sections differently. As appropriate, I dove into the research for the Connecting section and examined the hard and soft skills gained throughout the program in Acquiring Competencies.

For portfolio practice I was tasked with choosing a MDMFA project to breakdown and articulate on my portfolio site. Since the Myrtle St. community identity project is the most involved and the most complete, and research I chose to tackle that since I have been wanting to put it on my portfolio site for some time anyways.

I breakdown the project and the research applied from identifying a design problem to measuring design effectiveness.

Reference:

Adams, S. [Sean Adams]. (2017, May 31). What is Graphic Design? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.lynda.com/Graphic-Design-tutorials/What-graphic-design/614734/625796-4.html?org=fullsail.edu

Airey, D. (2015). Logo Design Love: A guide to creating iconic brand identities, second edition. United States: New Riders.

Bateman, A. (2018, July 20). How to create the perfect elevator pitch. Retrieved August 30, 2019, from: https://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Company-approach-versus-personal-approach/728380/763728-4.html?org=fullsail.edu

Best, K. (2006, October 31) Design management. Available at: https://ce.safaribooksonline.com/book/design/9782940439782

Birch, N. (n.d.) Ripped in half: websites with 2-column layouts Available at: https://designmodo.com/two-column-websites/

Cao, J. (2015, September 2) Storytelling web design: some key techniques with great live examples. Available at: https://thenextweb.com/dd/2015/09/02/how-to-design-a-foolproof-website-with-storytelling/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, June 7) Suicide rising across the US: More than a mental health concern. Retrieved from Vital Signs available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/suicide/infographic.html#graphic1

Cox, P. (2012, October 15) The unwritten rules of a great design critique. Available at: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2012/10/15/the-unwritten-rules-of-a-great-design-critique/

Devos, J. (n.d.) Design Problem Statements – What They Are and How to Frame Them. Retrieved from Toptal available at: https://www.toptal.com/designers/product-design/design-problem-statement

Hampton-Smith, S. (2018, September 26) How to create balanced page layouts. Available at:  https://www.creativebloq.com/netmag/create-balanced-page-layouts-7-pro-tips-121310009

Malik. N. A, & Sykes. M, West M.D. (2012, December 17). Stories that move mountains: storytelling and visual design for persuasive presentations. Retrieved from: https://ce.safaribooksonline.com/book/communications/presentations/9781118423

O’Grady,  V. J. & O’Grady, K. (2009). A designer’s research manual: succeed in design by knowing your clients and what they really need. Beverly, MA. Rockport Publishers, Inc. 

Wasserman, E. (2016, May 18) A comprehensive introduction to grids in web design. Available at: https://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/a-comprehensive-introduction-to-grids-in-web-design--cms-26521

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Hi All, This week is my last week compiling this playlist that acts as an alternative to New Music Friday. Thank you for listening and supporting this playlist. The in-house team [PIAS] will take over from next week. You'll find me over on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram. - Sean Adams

This week's tracklisting:

The Kills - Desperado - Non-Electric Lucy Rose - No Good At All alt-J - Adeline Soulwax - Do You Want To Get Into Trouble? - Edit RIDE - All I Want - Glok Remix RHAIN - Tall Ships - Henry Green Remix Washed Out - Get Lost Saint Etienne- Magpie Eyes - Villagers Remix Jen Miller - Fire Songhoy Blues ft. Elf Kid - Mali Nord Kojey Radical - AFTER WINTER Shabazz Palaces ft. Quazarz - Since C.A.Y.A. CARGO Time - Nos vies DAF - Der Mussolini - Giorgio Moroder & Denis Naidanow Remix Mew - In A Better Place (Purity Ring Remix) Carl Craig - Sandstorms (feat. Francesco Tristano, Les Siècles & François-Xavier Roth) Agnes Obel - Mary - Instrumental Marika Hackman - Cigarette Sam Airey - Station Approach The Districts - If Before I Wake Kamikaze Girls - Deathcap The Orielles - I Only Bought It for the Bottle Big French - The Troll Someone - The Deep Tender - Nadir Fyfe - Closing Time Ben Ottewell - A Man Apart Micah P. Hinson - Lover's Lane POSTILJONEN - Crazy Low Island - That Kind of Love LUMER - Gruel Bellevue Days - Secret Love Jakob Ogawa ft Clairo - You Might Be Sleeping Slowes - U Eivør - Slør Beach House - Chariot The Charlatans - Different Days Girlhood - Together HAN ft. REMAIN - Cliché Crystal Fighters - In Your Arms - Glacci Remix Chewii - PuNoni (feat. GOVALES & KAYTRANADA) St. Jude the Obscure - Ruins Luna Shadows - Thorns James Heather - Oizys Mink's Miracle Medicine - The Rift Pale Seas - Into the Night (Radio Edit) The Gravity Drive - Wake of the Dawn Elise LeGrow - You Never Can Tell James Vincent McMorrow - National Quiet Boy - Redeem Diamond Thug - Eclipsed New Atlas - Twins Girls In Hawaii - This Light Peter Perrett - An Epic Story Slow Dancer - I Would Currents - Withered DBFC - New Life The Hairem - Like a Snake 3RD MAN - Surreal - Radio Edit Artbreak - Will To Survive

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