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uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Backward SOngs Posted: 10/26/2008 2:05:29 PM
On the album "ABACAB" by Genesis, there is a song titled "Whodunnit" ... if you play it backwards - it tells you who did it

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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DAILY QUOTES Posted: 10/14/2008 7:16:32 PM
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749-1832)

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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DAILY QUOTES Posted: 10/14/2008 7:14:04 PM
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned - so as to have the life that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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If you had your choice... which museum would accidentally leave you locked in all night? Posted: 10/14/2008 7:06:30 PM
The American Museum of Natural History ... way too many class trips there as a kid made think of this question when I was 8 ... haven't been there in a while, but it was connected to the Hayden Planetarium then. Back ups would be MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What song makes you think about when you were a kid? Describe a time you remember hearing it.... Posted: 10/14/2008 7:01:35 PM
On the radio it would be Paul McCartney & Wings "My Love" and Jethro Tull's "Cross-eyed Mary" ... we always heard them in the car on the way to Jones Beach in NY. With relatives there were two ... my uncle was a DJ when disco was huge in the 70's and I always think of a song called "Streetlife" (I have no idea who did it) and the Gladys Knight and the Pips version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" always seemed to play at parties with the family. First albums ... my aunt worked for Atlantic Records back then and she sent me two promotional copies on vinyl ... Fragile by Yes and Trilogy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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In a funk, musicians inside please. Posted: 10/14/2008 6:46:39 PM
This is a tough one ... My own experiences might be different than others. Being that I worked as an artist for my entire adult life, it varied. Art would inspire my music (as music inspired my art). Listening to other music would actually kill my creativity. You don't come up with anything too original (it ends up sounding like a homogenized version of what you're listening to). If that's what you want ... great. But if I wanted to be really creative, I would starve my brain for it. Being a musician, my love of music would step in to fill the void I was creating by NOT listening to any. Drugs and alcohol might loosen you up ... but if you rely on it too often, all you end up creating is your addiction. Think about what inspired you before ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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artists.. I need to know something. Posted: 9/27/2006 7:32:31 PM
Interesting responses ... In reference to great artists being made and not born - there are those that you could say are "predisposed" to their craft (which some would say is being "born with it") ... however ... what you're born with is a potential. The talent grows only if that's where you want it to go (and you're willing to put in the work to get there). Back to the subject ... The pressure seems to be coming more from your expectations of yourself. I only dealt with that kind of pressure when I had more than 5 deadlines due on a Friday (and it was Tuesday when I noticed). You're letting it wear on you too much. Are you trying to come up with ideas because it's a job requirement? If not - then you really need to try and relax. It sounds like you have unreasonably high expectations. As someone who's worked as an artist my whole life (visual arts as well as music) ... I found it important to have multiple mindframes for each approach I use. You have your own personal take on your craft (that's the stuff you do for yourself). I do that every day. Remember ... even the "bad" or "crappy" roughs you come up with have their own potential (you just don't see it right away). Something that you can't stand might actually contain an idea or design element that you will use later ... it just wasn't what you had your heart set on (so that's why you give it a lousy review). The other mindset I retain for professional work is ... difficult to achieve. It takes a lot of training to get it to work smoothly (and that's no guarantee it will). There's a sense of discipline you have to apply to disconnect yourself from the personal part of the creative process. That's what I have to do when a client needs a design for his company and basically wants to keep it boring (their words are "business-like" or "professional looking"). The client only needs your hands and your knowledge of what's going to happen to the work. In music - this would translate to a musician that has his/her own music he/she writes for his/her own band and pleasure ... but has to play music he/she really would prefer NOT to play when he's (she's) doing it for work (like a studio musician or someone who works in wedding bands). In music - I found it even easier. Some music has a life all to itself. It might be a great piece (or song) that is only coming to you in stages. If you write songs, you might find yourself writing words to a tune - only to find that the words really don't fit. But those words might fit to a different piece of music that you haven't written yet (or vice versa). Try not to force it. Everything is an idea (no matter how crappy it might appear to you at first). Save the "bad" things to give you an example of what you'd like to do different ... and you might find that something you hated last year suddenly has potential for becoming a work of art you'll be proud of today. Don't be so hard on yourself ... and don't give up.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What do you consider disturbing music ?? Posted: 8/9/2006 1:37:54 AM
Music with lyrics (doesn't putting words to music make it a song?) People that use sound effects and call it music (that's not music ... that's noise) Regaetton (hispanic rap rip-off) and anything else spoken word (like rap) ... did we feel sorry for all the poor slobs who couldn't sing, and decide to give them an outlet where they can express themselves too? (if I really wanted to hear someone talk while the music is playing, I'd start a conversation) ... and the maddening, repetitious drone of the ice cream truck theme songs (now there's a reason for a shoulder-launched rocket)

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Anyone make a living from their art, or wish they could? Posted: 8/9/2006 12:55:47 AM
There are so many things I could say about this topic ... As a visual artist, I've been working since I was 13. My first job was as an apprentice for an illustrator for Warren Publications (at the time - it was the Creepy, Eerie & Vampirella magazines coming from them as a company). From there - it was lots of advertising work, illustrations, cartoons, greeting card designs, art repairs ... mostly freelance (and lots of hustling). As a musician (guitarist and vocalist), I've been working since 1981. Rock bands (with my hair halfway down my back), jazz sessions, solo-work (mostly in coffee houses ... and talking people into using their businesses for live music venues ... anything to get a gig). Throughout it all - I've worked in printing (graphic arts - prepress). I've also done stints as salesman, cashier, warehouse worker, forklift operator, computer repair tech, help desk, patient advocate ... and on and on the list goes. The real truth you have to remember? Love what you do ... it's the only guarantee that you'll keep doing it. And continuing to do it will keep you well practised in your art (whatever that may be). Take occasional breaks from it too. If you push yourself too hard - you may find yourself wanting to give up the craft (when all you REALLY want to give up is the current job or client). I've seen many become bitter because they didn't know how to place it all into a proper perspective. So ... instead of taking a break from it - they decided to just give up drawing or playing altogether. Don't do it - only you will ache for it later (no one else). To be professional, you need to remember that most of the time no one is really interested in what you can do (with your imagination). They look at your portfolio with admiration over what you can do ... but in the end - they need those talented hands of yours to bring THEIR ideas to life (theirs - not yours). Some art jobs will need your complete abilities ... but most only need your knowledge and application. We must all work to survive and thrive ... this is a need that will never disappear. Your craft is special - and unique to just you. If you can combine both - you are extremely lucky. If you can't ... you are not alone. We all have to get by (there's no shame in that). It's the reason why throughout my own life (and others' lives as well) - we've often been haunted by the term "starving artist". That alone can be intimidating - but don't ever give up hope or lose faith. The joy that your craft brings to even a select few - contributes to a better world. The ancient cultures are always better remembered for their art and culture. So shall it be with us. Support the arts ... without them, we're really nothing more than a bunch of hairless apes meandering through this brief moment in our planet's existence. Thanks for putting up with "my two cents" ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Different Strings Posted: 8/8/2006 11:22:47 PM
Who's come to slay the dragon Come to watch him fall Making arrows out of pointed words Giant-killers at the call Too much fuss and bother - Too much contradiction and confusion Peel away the mystery And here's a clue to some real motivation All there really is Is the two of us And we both know why we've come along Nothing to explain It's a part of us To be found within a song What happened to our innocence Did it go out of style Along with our naivete No longer a child Different eyes see different things And different hearts beat on different strings But there are times for you and me When all such things - agree All there really is Is the two of us And we both know why we've come along Nothing to explain It's a part of us To be found within a song written by Neil Peart

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Who wins the war? Israel or Lebanon Posted: 8/7/2006 11:51:35 AM
I just hope that it ends. This has been going on longer than some of us have been alive. Not to take this thread away from its political vein of response, but this conflict of Israel against Hezbollah (or against Hamas), or the United States against Al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations ... reminds me of those old Tex Avery and Warner Bros. cartoons where the guy who owns the house goes crazy trying to kill the fly in his house. He starts out trying with just the fly-swatter - but by the end of the cartoon, he's using a shotgun or TNT and levelling his own house - just to get this fly (and the 'toon usually ends with the fly not even being scratched). It's a shame that more people don't look at the Earth from a bird's perspective ... or from the perspective of a shuttle astronaut. There are no lines ... there never have been. We have all been conditioned to recognize the world based on geopolitical maps that have been agreed upon by the current powers-that-be. It's a giant game of Risk (or chess if you prefer) ... where the players spend great amounts of money to get their constituencies to put them "in office" so that they too will get their turn (in some foreign countries, men have forced their way into the game with rebellion and the military coup). During Rome's reign as an empire, family members would conspire to murder each other for the sake of sitting at this "game table". This is the allure of power. The sad truth is that the casualties ... the "collateral damage" ... are real. There are no winners or losers in war ... only casualties and damage. Counts upon counts of statistics ... wounded and dead ... displaced ... buildings leveled ... damages estimated in cost ... there is no humanity in any of it. It's not a far cry from the corporate manufacturing giant and his bean-counters. Hatred + Fear = war. War = profit - cost x (future opportunities). And if our administration's advocacy is for "democracy and freedom", then maybe we should all let our elected officials know where their constituents stand on this topic. Let them know ... That's democracy and freedom. And we should demand the end to killing the innocents not involved with either side of this conflict (it always seems that those numbers are higher ... and that's just wrong). What good is democracy and freedom if no one's going to be around to enjoy it? It's just a shame ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Here's a question for you guys... Posted: 8/5/2006 1:44:22 PM
I first joined because my roommate didn't want to do it by himself ... Then - as I became more accustomed to the site, I began to have fun with it. Just like many things in life, you just can't take it too seriously. I've seen every aspect of this site that everyone has mentioned on most of these forum posts ... the superficiality, the women and men that don't reply (interested or not), the obsessive, the shallow, the funny, the sad, the man-haters, the women-haters ... I could go on and on (the selection is incredible!). but in the end? ... we're all people (man and woman alike) that want someone to like us (and maybe even love us) simply for what and who we are. So have as much fun as you can (regardless of your age ... finding someone does not define you). As far as the "meat-market" comment? Even POF is a "meat-market" for those who specifically only know how to look for "meat". I have met excellent people ... from all over the world. If they weren't local enough for me to go out with them - then I was at least talking more openly and intimately with them by other means. Every bond I've made has been special (regardless of its depth). Remember ... some of us are optimistic, some of us are pessimistic - and the majority are somewhere inbetween. And those fears and attitudes that are a part of your life in the real world - will follow you into your virtual world as well. Be happy with who you are ... so the friends you meet will be happy with who you are, too. Being blind only means you cannot see - it does not prove there is no light. Enjoy! (whatever it is your doing here)

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Who wins the war? Israel or Lebanon Posted: 8/5/2006 2:35:11 AM
The one thing that everyone seems to forget in the comparisons of the past with all the previous colonizations of all these other countries is the Geneva Conventions. None of the previous colonizations were actually considered "illegal" because all the ones mentioned happened prior to the signing of these treaties (which by the way was signed by Israel - as well as every allied nation). After all the previous world dominating powers throughout history saw the messes they created by trying to forcibly control the planet as a whole ... and the extreme near-genocidal approach that was taken by Nazi Germany ... they all agreed that it should stop. According to this agreement, incursions were to be allowed for the sake of stopping the violence against the defending state (in this case - Israel). However ... the deal also includes that once the initial fighting is over, the invading country is to pull back to its original border. In the case of Israel (in the Occupied Territories) - they have continuosly refused to pull back even though they have been criticized by every nation (other than the USA) an average of 2 times per year since the end of the 1967 Middle East War. Did the invasions into Palestinian territories stop anything? No. Was Israel in violation of the Geneva Conventions by allowing settlements to be built in the Occupied Territories? Yes. It's useless to compare military actions that occurred prior to a treaty signed by all the member nations. Those examples do not apply. It was due to this change in thinking by all the civilized powers that the USA purchased (rather than invaded) the last 2 states entered into the union (Alaska and Hawaii). Why are we obligated to abide by the treaties entered into by our country without question? ... simple ... according to the original Constitution of the United States of America (Sept. 17th, 1787) - Article Six (second paragraph) ... "This Constitution and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof and all treaties made, or shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding." It makes no sense to continue backing an ally that does not obey the same perspective of honouring treaties that we are obligated to (according to our own laws). It was Israel's continued disobeyance of a treaty they signed that led to the creation of the terrorist groups that are giving them a hard time today (Hamas and Hezbollah). Here's an interesting question though ... why did we accept a known terrorist to be elected as the first Prime Minister of Israel (Moshe Dayan was an Israeli National prior to the country being created "again") ... yet when the Palastinian people elected members of Hamas to their parliament, we chose to say we would NOT recognize them (though they were elected democratically by a system WE oversaw) because they are a terrorist organization? Why did the US ambassador say he would not extend any rights to Hezbollah because "they are not an official political party in Lebanon" - yet when Hamas was legitimized by their own election process and became an "official" political party, they weren't recognized anyway? These extremist groups are being created to counter the double-standard that is obvious to the peoples that populate the regions in question. Since the United States cannot just walk in with the military and take over the country without violating the treaties they are obligated to obey, they (instead) choose to change the forms of government that exist with democratic ones - with the intention of "liberating" the people and bringing them "freedom". But what's the sense of spouting such double-speak when we only choose to ignore or not recognize when the people we "liberated" elect these extremists into power? I firmly believe that all the media outlets are spewing propaganda for one side or the other ... and the public in general is not getting the whole story from ANYBODY. In war ... there are no winners ... only death. And this generation's enemies - are tomorrow's allies.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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My Favourite Quotes. Posted: 8/5/2006 1:20:54 AM
Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science. Charles Darwin Introduction, The Descent of Man(1871) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy - What the caterpillar calls the end of the world - the master calls a butterfly. Richard Bach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He who has Science and has Art, Religion, too, has he; Who has not Science, has not Art, Let him religious be! Goethe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No matter how far the jacka$$ walks ... it will never come back a horse. old japanese saying

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Poems...feel free to add yours too :D Posted: 8/3/2006 11:01:20 PM
Although this next one ended up being the lyrics to one of my songs, I originally wrote it as a poem ... The Human Race I wake up in the morning and wash the sleep from my eyes Sip a hot cup of coffee - as I don my disguise I check all my pockets just to make sure that everything is in its place Then I get on my mark and I get set to run the human race I run down to the station with my metro card in hand I slip through the turnstile - and on the platform ... I just stand There's not enough room here for me on this train Still ... twenty others find the space And together we breathe the warm, stale air of the human race I reach 23rd Street - bones and muscles in pain And the sunshine the weatherman promised me ... has turned into rain No umbrella to shield me from feeling the rain Fall as tears upon my face Filled with pollution that lives in the air of the human race I reach my destination, and I rise to my floor I pause at the time clock and wonder ... how many have stood here before Do we each have a reason - substantial and valid Or are we all just saving face 'Cause we really don't know why we each blindly run the human race The more that you do - the more needs to be done And you pray for the end of the day But you don't leave the wrong end of the gun You feel that the pressure is killing you And each day - it's harder to act with grace But it's easy to say that it's just the way of the human race The day's finally over - and all the robots go home To the bills ... and the spouse ... and the kids ... (sometimes makes you wish that you were alone) They'll try their best to convince you that You're going to fall if you keep up this pace But you just turn your head - go to bed and dream of the human race So now - it's over ... you can't run anymore There at your window, you ponder the questions As your shadow grows long on the floor In your last dying moments - when the lights fade away And the darkness takes its place You gave all you could - none could ask anymore You thought you did well - but no one ever kept score And all you learned was There's no way to win the human race

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Graphic Novel Posted: 8/3/2006 10:28:34 PM
Hey - just thought I'd let you know that your story is very cool. The entire section you printed out sounds like the prelude to the beginning of a story where Humans must call upon their stupidity for survival ... a stupidity that (unbeknownst to them) contains the spark of blind luck that gives them the edge they need to survive (that's assuming they actually DO survive). It sounds like a satirical science-fiction adventure ... Does it go to other planets? Will there be other races besides the Humans and the Martians? Is this a story that simply begins and ends - or will there be plot devices placed strategically in the story that will allow it to continue beyond the beginning and end of the graphic novel? Have you thought of what names your characters will have? Creating them with identities that are recognizable makes it that much easier to add multiple directions where the story might go. Are you interested in the standard storyboard style narrative that most graphic novels take? or ... Are you interested in taking the genre into a different direction? I hope you don't mind the questions ... you piqued my curiousity. I like it though - definitely original.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What book changed your world? Posted: 8/3/2006 12:53:33 AM
Like many others here have stated - there are so many one can list. Most (however) are really just favourites. The ones that stood out as giving me a new (or at least - different) perspective of my world? Illusions - The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Paradise Lost by John Milton ... and since Dr. Seuss was mentioned ... from my own childhood - I'd have to say ... Harold and the Purple Crayon

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Closer To Believing Posted: 8/3/2006 12:31:02 AM
I am closer to believing Than I ever was before From the crest of this elation Must I crash upon the shore And with the driftwood of acquaintance Light the fire to love once more I am wind blown I am times To be closer to believing To be just a breath away On the death of inspiration I would buy back yesterday But there's no crueler illusion There's no sharper coin to pay As I reach out It slips away From the opium of customs To the ledges of extremes Don't believe it till you've held it Life is seldom what it seems But lay your heart upon the table And in the shuffling of dreams Remember who on earth you are I need me You need you We want us But of course you know I love you For what else am I here for Only you - not face to face But side by side forevermore And I need to be here with you For without you - what am I? Just another fool out searching For some heaven in the sky Take me closer to believing Take me forward - lead me on Through collision and confusion While there's life beneath the sun You are the reason I continue So near for so long So close - yet so far away I need me You need you We want us to live forever Don't let the curtain fall Measure after measure Of writing on the wall That burns so brightly It blinds us all I need me You need you We want us to be together On Sundays - in the rain Closer than forever Against or with the grain To ride the storms of love Again So be closer to believing Though your world is torn apart For a moment changes all things And to end is but to start And if your journey's unrewarded May your god lift up your heart You are wind-blown But you are mine written by Greg Lake and Peter Sinfield

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Poems...feel free to add yours too :D Posted: 8/3/2006 12:01:24 AM
It's so good to read the thoughts you all have shared ... Thank you ... and here's a small one of my own ... Come inside from the storm - By the fire (where it's warm) and we'll share tales of how we came to be here We can laugh till we cry - and talk of how we might die before we get to conquer all that we fear We'll talk of dragons - and dreams - all our hopes and our schemes and how we wonder why we bother at all By then, the storm will have passed the time went by much too fast as will winter - into spring, summer and fall

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What's your favotite quote? Posted: 6/21/2006 1:44:56 AM
A man who would sacrifice freedom for security - deserves neither. Benjamin Franklin ---------------------------------------------------------------- No matter how far the jacka$$ walks - it will never come back a horse. old Japanese saying ---------------------------------------------------------------- There is no honourable way to kill; no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war ... except its ending. Abraham Lincoln

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What's your favotite quote? Posted: 5/26/2006 9:20:29 PM
Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science. Charles Darwin Introduction, The Descent of Man (1871) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nations are in a measure represented by the states which they have formed; these states, by the governments which administer them. The individual in any given nation has in this war a terrible opportunity to convince himself of what would occasionally strike him in peacetime – that the state has forbidden to the individual the practice of wrong-doing, not because it desired to abolish it, but because it desires to monopolize it, like salt and tobacco. The warring state permits itself every such misdeed, every such act of violence, as would disgrace the individual man. It practices not only the accepted stratagems, but also deliberate lying and deception against the enemy; and this, too, in a measure which appears to surpass the usage of former wars. The state exacts the utmost degree of obedience and sacrifice from its citizens, but at the same time treats them as children by maintaining an excess of secrecy, and a censorship of news and expressions of opinion that renders the spirits of those thus intellectually oppressed defenseless against every unfavorable turn of events and every sinister rumour. It absolves itself from the guarantees and contracts it had formed with other states, and makes unabashed confession of its rapacity and lust for power, which the private individual is then called upon to sanction in the name of patriotism. From “Thoughts for the Times on War and Death” (first published in 1915) by Sigmund Freud ------------------------------------------------------------ He who has Science and has Art, Religion, too, has he; Who has not Science, has not Art, Let him religious be! Goethe ------------------------------------------------------------ If it took common sense to breathe, half the people on this planet would drop dead. unknown

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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the first progressive bands... Posted: 5/26/2006 8:29:48 PM
Progressive music is actually a form that advances the genre they are playing in OR create a new combination of styles. The early British invasion brought a lot of talent to this ... most of them were mentioned. Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Yes; King Crimson; Genesis; Pink Floyd; Jethro Tull (the earlier work was a combination of hard rock and minstrel music) However, one of the first albums to actually begin the progressive music name and approach wasn't the standard rock music ... it was Bit ches' Brew by Miles Davis. Also - we should take into account the progressiveness of the electronic music genre that was started by groups like Tangerine Dream and artists like Klaus Schultz and Vangelis (these were the fathers of what opened the doors for techno and groups like Aphex Twin) Progressive music has always been predominantly expressed by incredible musicianship ... and rarely did any of these get played on radio. Popular music has always been controlled by the masses and was frequently resistant to change.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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how many here play the guitar Posted: 7/3/2005 1:30:47 AM
@sillyspoke John Williams is excellent on the guitar. I own a number of his recordings and never get tired of listening to them. The 2 best things I can share with you is to mention dedication ... and patience. Finding time is about managing time. I don't watch TV ... and it frees up more time to dedicate to my guitar (as well as my artwork). Is there anything you do during the week that could exchange time with the guitar? Remember - the more you accustom yourself to making time for it ... the more it becomes a (good) habit. Be willing to do a piece - even though you don't think you can. This will challenge you - and help you to better recognize your strengths ... and weaknesses. This will give you a better idea of what you need to work on. I was using a series of 20 studies by Fernando Sor (arranged by Andres Segovia) that cover the different techniques you will come across in your playing. A good daily exercise. Play what you love to hear. This encourages you to play on ... and the more you play, the better you become. Also - love that you can play ... and don't take it for granted. Always remember to share it with others. Music speaks to the soul ... let it do just that. My guitar is my therapy and my therapist. It is just like the belief that is clasped between hands in prayer ... like meditation. It's a great equalizer for when the pendulum swings too far to the left ... or right. It is a way for you to speak a universal language. Let the music heal you ... as it did me ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Music - III Posted: 7/2/2005 12:25:30 PM
Just Like You - 3 Days Grace

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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how many here play the guitar Posted: 7/2/2005 10:52:20 AM
Yes ... I'm talking about regular sheet (no tablatures here). I'm very much into Spanish classical composers - and I'm always curious about anything that has to do with their work. I have 4 books with works by Barrios (I mentioned him earlier). He was published in regular sheet form by CPP Belwin Publishing (I believe they're in Miami). I would imagine you have worked on pieces by Rodrigo as well. I have always been moved by Albeniz - do you transcribe the piano work yourself, or do you search out the sheet that's been done already? I guess you can play "Asturias" without any effort ... or even "El Colibri" Have you heard of any new names that you haven't found anything (or very little) about? I'm curious too.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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how many here play the guitar Posted: 7/2/2005 10:27:46 AM
What composers are you interested in? I've been into Agustin Barrios-Mangore for years. He was a twentieth century guitarist/composer from Paraguay. The piece titled "La Catedral" will give you a nice project to work on. It's for solo guitar and is in 3 parts. Have you looked into Fernando Sor, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Isaac Albeniz ... just a few suggestions. I'll see what else I can come up with.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Are there shy people out there? Posted: 7/2/2005 12:37:22 AM
Yes ... there are ... and ... I am. I don't have a problem in my work with it. I can sit down effortlessly with a client (man or woman) to discuss a project. For close to 20 years, I was able to play guitar and sing on a stage. But if I'm in the company of a woman and there's an "interest" there between us - it comes out of nowhere and makes me forget how to talk. Complements will make me blush ... and suddenly, I'm 12 years old trying to get up the courage to ask a girl out all over again. I thought I'd grow out of it by now - but no such luck. Sites like this have made it easier to meet someone new - but (eventually) you end up meeting in person ... and your palms begin to get sweaty ... and you stumble on 'hello' ... again ...

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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the nicest thing someone has ever said to you Posted: 7/2/2005 12:10:38 AM
"Mr. ________, why are you out of your hospital bed? Y-you're not suppose to be able to ... to walk ..." She came to the room because I had unplugged my morphine-machine to be able to drag my IV along to the bathroom. The nurse stared a bit longer as I continued to make my way there ... then dropped the clipboard and ran back to call in the surgeon (he showed up at 3:30 am ... I had walked at 3 am). March 1992

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What is your favorite movie quote? Posted: 6/30/2005 5:14:10 PM
Dr. Zaius: Cornelius ... read to him the 29th scroll ... 6th verse. Cornelius: "Beware the beast 'Man' - for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates, he kills for sport ... or lust ... or greed. Yea - he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home - and yours. Shun him. Drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death." Planet of the Apes (1968)

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Favorite Quotes Posted: 6/30/2005 3:32:37 PM
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. Macbeth (act V, scene V) William Shakespeare If it took common sense to breathe - half the people on this planet would drop dead. my friend's dad (don't know where he got it from)

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

Msg: 19 (view)

Artists thread! Posted: 6/30/2005 12:36:58 PM
Art is my life. Life is my art. I've been doing it since before I could read or write (or at least ... that's what my mom told me). I can't ever remember a period in my life when I didn't do artwork. I was always into quick mediums - pen & ink, pencils, markers, acrylics, watercolours, etc. I will use any medium (if I have the time), but I always seem to gravitate back to the old tried and true. As far as style is concerned - I've always prefered a more realistic approach to the subject matter. One of my earliest influences was Joseph Clement Cole, a pen & ink illustrator back before the photograph was translated into a halftone for printing purposes. These were the people that did spot drawings of newsworthy events (before news photographers). I found out about him because he was an influence on Frank Frazetta (another favorite). As far as today's illustrators - I really like the work of guys like Luis Royo and Oscar Chichoni. Surrealism is another favorite of mine. Mythology was always a favorite topic of illustration for me. Oh ... I just love art! I too found myself gravitating towards music. It's only natural - it's about the freedom to create ... just a different medium. Worked as a performer for close to 20 years ... guitar and vocals ... but that's for another thread ... and another time. Art is the one thing that most cultures will be remembered for anyway. Let's keep it alive in our schools - it already exists in our hearts and minds.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

Msg: 5 (view)

Friends vs. Partners Posted: 6/29/2005 12:34:18 AM
When I was younger, I had made the decision of showing loyalty to the partner. The partner is gone ... the friend is not. I don't have friends that are bad influences on me because I make my own decisions (I have never been the type to care what others do or think). The easiest way I found to handle it is with the "Golden Rule". Don't ask me to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself. That double-standard nonsense is exactly that ... nonsense. One standard will do just fine. Although I've never had to deal with this before, I think it would be interesting if it applies to both members of the relationship. That each person in the relationship has someone the other has a problem with. Then you can test the fairness of the situation by saying, "Well ... I'll stop hanging out with _______ if you stop hanging out with _______ ." In my experience, ultimatums are a form of controlling behavior. I am not so easily controlled (which may be one of the reasons why I'm single). If someone were to say something to me that equates to "It's my way or the highway" ... their head would spin at how quickly I transform into a sports car. Life is too short to waste time being controlled by others. Besides ... if your partner accepts you for who you are, doesn't that include your choices and tastes? Then ... where does it end? If you give in to being told who you will hang with (or be friends with), how long before it begins to include where you work - or even what family members you visit or hang with. Giving in to this type of behavior can snowball into far worse if you allow it to. Don't. The ex factor can be a bit tricky. This was a person you once had feelings for - a person you slept with. It is asking a lot of another to accept an ex. The behavior is also very relevant. Ask yourself (and be HONEST) if you would or wouldn't mind seeing your partner do the same things with their ex that you do with yours. My ex-wife (when I was still married) wanted me to accept her friendship with an ex ... and I did (gladly). But when her turn came, she couldn't even handle me being in same room with my ex. Again ... double-standards don't work. This is something that has to be discussed before the relationship gets too serious. It seems that both partners need to put this out in the open early on ... so there is no confusion later.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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What kind of guitar strings do you use? Posted: 6/28/2005 11:39:58 PM
D'Addario XL's on the hollow-body Martin Marquis for the acoustic Augustine (blue) for the classical

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Anime Fans Posted: 6/25/2005 5:26:17 PM
I found myself in conversation with a friend about anime and had a great memory flashback. Back when I was much younger (about 30 years ago), I used to watch a very cool series on UHF channel 47 (pre-cable). Being hispanic, my family would watch the spanish channels on television (those that were available). On saturdays at about 7 or 8 pm, the spanish station would sign off and would be replaced by Nippon television. This is when a series would run every saturday called "Raideen". I found later that the robot Raideen was actually one of the original Shogun warriors (remember the tall robots they made toys out of in the late 70's - early 80's). This is back when I was 10 years old. Raideen was the first character to replace Gigantor as a favorite for me. Yes ... I was one of the first anime fans I knew. I was lucky to have most of my friends be from Japan and Taiwan at the time. It made it easier to actually converse about these things with people that really knew who these characters were (are). It's so cool to see how popular this animation style has become ... and continues to become. I also really liked: Ninja Scroll ................................................fav characters - Jubei and Kagero Urotsukidoji - Legend of the Overfiend ............fav character - Omino Jaku Anime is what all animation should strive for - not so much in its expression based on style ... but for the envelope it pushes as a story-telling art form. It's great ... and I will always be a fan of it.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

Msg: 84 (view)

A question of height ... Posted: 6/10/2005 4:38:27 PM
I am so glad that I started this thread. All of you are giving great responses (regardless of the nature of the response being a rant or a justification). I have always felt that somehow we are genetically disposed to what our ancestors required of themselves. Looking back at prehistoric humans - it could be that height was more of a necessity for survival for some rather than others. The question of security is a bit vague. Even though I can understand why a woman would feel safer with a larger, taller man - I find that notion to be a bit dated. The reason is that in todays society, life is often threatened by people who wield firearms. I don't think that size will help when a bullet is fired at anyone. Also - height has only recently become more commonplace (within the last 100 years). If you have ever visited an old ship that has been restored (I've seen a number on display at South Street Seaport, NYC), you'll find that the accomodations were more geared towards people of shorter stature. My friends who went with me noticed it immediately when I didn't have to duck down to walk through the ships interior - but they kept hitting their heads. Again ... thanks so much for all the responses ... and keep 'em coming.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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A question of height ... Posted: 6/8/2005 3:40:10 PM
@ iceteagirl Hey .. if you like my antenna, you should see what I've got inside the ink bottle (lol). By the way - I do like your eyes ... they're so ... BIG.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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A question of height ... Posted: 6/8/2005 11:35:56 AM
Wow! It's so cool that I'm getting such a great response to this. I too, have had mixed dating experiences. Some tall (definitely worth the climb - lol) ... some short (but not too short). Most of the time it was with someone about the same height as me. This I prefered because I like looking my partner in the eyes. Am I insecure about my height? No. The reason why I thought to start this forum was because of an article in a local paper. It was about some people here on Long Island (NY) beginning a support group for "Heightism". It seems that another group is tired of being picked on. In their description of prejudices they deal with, the dating factor seemed to be one of the more important ones. I figured that having these forums available to us here at Plenty Of Fish makes it much easier for me to get a better and more balanced view of the issue - and so far you've all proven me to be correct. This is great. Thanks to all who've responded. Let the forum continue!

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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A question of height ... Posted: 6/7/2005 9:15:50 PM
Hi everybody. I'm just asking a simple question (that might not have simple answers). Why is height important in a relationship? Is the height of your partner important to you? and if so ... why? I have never seen a profile describe a "soulmate" or an ideal match as tall - yet it creeps into the prerequisite for what women are looking for (somehow). Is it simply a vanity thing? (Like a woman wanting to be able to wear her heels and still look shorter than her man/date) or is it psychologically deeper than that? Let the forum begin!

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Yo Posted: 5/10/2005 7:45:29 AM
Everyone always says that. But what if I'm not actually looking for something? Well ... if you're not looking ... then enjoy wandering. Oh ... and welcome!

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Explaining the origin of your profile name.... Posted: 5/4/2005 11:50:54 PM
My name came to me when my roommate was trying to get me to join this site. I was reading Paradise Lost by John Milton at the time. Uriel is the name of the first angel in paradise that Satan fooled in order to get in and wreak havoc. He appeared to Uriel as a cherub that was excited about getting a glimpse of the new creations (Adam & Eve). Out of kindness, Uriel basically said, "Well ... alright ... but, don't be too long." He figured out that he let someone in he shouldn't have ... but (by then) it was too late. I felt that I've had that feeling before in my life ... so (at the time) it seemed appropriate to me. It represented a level of kindness and love that has a tendency to leave itself ... vulnerable.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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On Affairs... Posted: 5/4/2005 10:44:39 PM
@maite I would have to guess that having is more common than not having (an affair). Does this make it right? No. Does it make you a bad person? That has two answers. If you learned from your mistake and understand it impacts others ... then ... no, you're not a bad person. ... but ... If you didn't learn from your mistakes and continue affecting your partners ... then ... yes, you are a bad person. We all have freewill ... the ability to say NO ... as well as YES. Hey, I thought this was supposed to be an introductions thread? My name is Eddie. I have really enjoyed using POF to meet cool people from around the world. I hope everyone else is doing the same. - ciao

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Yourpal Posted: 5/4/2005 10:07:52 PM
Sad ... but true. I've always believed the cause of this behavior is fear. People who haven't had good experiences in their lives often lose themselves in a level of self-hypnosis that convinces them to anticipate this behavior all of the time. They've been hurt, and feel a need to anticipate the hurt again. Upbringing can also impact this learned response. I think the best way to counteract this is to be the good person you are. If people don't want to acknowledge your friendliness ... it's their loss. In a world that can contain so much heartache and pain - a smile ... a friendly greeting ... a helping hand ... these things can ease our journey each day. You are not a sucker for accepting a kind gesture - you are a sucker for thinking the kind gesture means you should implicitly trust this person. Kindness is wonderful and the beginning (the exterior). The friendship will grow over time. If you get tricked by someone or have your trust betrayed - this is only a lesson for you. This is where you learn to be kind and considerate without "getting taken." It doesn't mean the whole world is bad - it just means you found one of "them".

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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whats so complicated then Posted: 5/4/2005 9:47:52 PM
The bitterness I've seen is usually justified by the experience. It's very difficult to have a string of bad relationships in a row and continue to be optimistic. This is something I've seen happen to both genders (regardless of sexual preference). Remember - you do NOT need anyone to complete you. You are a human being that would like another in your life to compliment you ... to inspire you. The Golden Rule will always apply to everyone's behavior. If you want respect ... you must know how to give it ... and if you don't give it, you won't get it in return. Trust your feelings ... good, bad or indifferent, we are all drawn to each other for a reason. We may not know the reason yet, but it's there. Once you are there however, what you do with the moment will dictate what follows. Life is all about taking chances ... because if you DON'T take the chance ... you'll never know.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

Msg: 53 (view)

Is it true that the people of the US aren't taught about evolution? Posted: 5/4/2005 9:23:57 PM
He who has Science and has Art, Religion, too, has he; Who has not Science, has not Art, Let him religious be ! - Goethe

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Best Guitarist of All time Posted: 5/2/2005 5:32:57 PM
so many that deserve to be mentioned ... growing up, I loved all-around guitarists - one style playing is limiting (and can be monotonous) but ... hey ... to each, his own should be mentioned: Steve Howe Robert Fripp Steve Morse Allan Holdsworth Wes Montgomery Andres Segovia Julian Bream Agustin Barrios-Mangore

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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SILVER SCREEN Posted: 4/29/2005 2:42:46 PM
Let's not forget Gary Cooper, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, William Holden, Tyrone Powers ... and the leading lady with the most angelic face is Ingrid Bergman (just check out the close-ups in "For Whom The Bell Tolls" 1943). Oh ... and Jennifer Jones, Jean Arthur, Olivia deHaviland ... The old movies were great. Just sitting down to watch "The Fountainhead" (1949) with Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal ... later

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Qoutes that made you think and moved you Posted: 4/28/2005 1:17:48 AM
The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy ... What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly. Both this quote and the previous one were from a short novel called Illusions - The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

Msg: 50 (view)

Qoutes that made you think and moved you Posted: 4/28/2005 1:12:58 AM
Argue for your limitations, and sure enough ... they're yours.

uriel

Joined: 2/22/2005

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Anime Fans Posted: 4/28/2005 12:49:42 AM
Sweet! Excellent choice for a fav ... One of my many favourites would have to be Doomed Megalopolis. In a time when the only anime I could get was from my friends in Japan, this was definitely at the top. Memorable character from it would be Kato ... also up there (since I just saw it) would be Batou from Ghost In The Shell - Innocence. Fantastic storyline and amazing animation. I have always enjoyed the inward reflections made by the characters ... the question of existence from a synthetic being allows for very insightful interpretations on our own existence.

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