Melange

Knock out!
 
 

Great song, that.
 
I think that one is going straight on a favourites bookmark, Stefan. 
 
I hadn't heard it before. Immediately her voice conjured up Kim Wilde for me. 
 
Pity about the abrupt cut off at the end of the video in your link, though. Anyone else get that?
 
Better sound on the embed below (imo), but in this case with a lot of spare space after the song ends at 4:12
 
 

FUCKIN' A!!!!!!!!!! 

Good!

Sade is something of a music icon. You can't even upload a picture...
 
 
properly good!

Listening to Tom Waits' greatest album, Rain Dogs.  I used to listen to this album constantly when I was in my early-20s and foolishly thought drinking by myself was a good idea.
 
 

I think we need more films like this, which cover interesting periods moments of history which are generally not so well known, I would say.
 
Set in the earlier decades of the Edo Period of Japan and in the years after the Shimbara Rebellion, the film begins with a letter from a Dutch trader making its ways into the hands of a Portugese Jesuit order about the alleged apostasy of a notable Jesuit Missionary (Liam Neeson) over in Japan in the 1630s, after a widespread crackdown in Japan. Unconvinced that their former teacher could be dissuaded from his faith, even under torture, two younger Padres set out to Japan themselves both to find Neeson and keep the flame of missionary work alive in Japan. Given the title, the clever use of sound is used in this film from the very beginning. It is long watch at 2.5 hours with a pace which is not what a friend of mine who accompanied me, expected at all. I'm not quite sure what he expected, bu there is no action to speak of really. It is a very internalised film, with the thoughts and doubts of one of the main characters accompanying it throughout, so don't expect a brimming edge of your seat pace as the trailer below may suggest. It stalled sometimes, but I found it interesting and thought provoking.
 
My friend later said he knew very little about Christianity or Buddhism, to have found a later part of the film as thought provoking as I did. I suppose you could call it a twist on the story of finding Mr Kurtz, and once you see the film you may see what I refer to. To viewers who may be staunch Christians, it may be a traumatic viewing, but without the context of earlier events which precede events in this film, the severity of the 'establishment's resistance to Christianity may seem to be cruelty for cruelty's sake. I only knew the basics of the aforementioned Rebellion, guessed that this movie probably had some link to it but hadn't checked this prior to viewing and only confirmed it afterwards. Anyway, to me it raised questions about the wish to preserve one's culture and ideology from the designs of foreign ideologies VS the fervour of people who believe that an ideology is suitable for every soil. The film explores this in its reference to soil on several occasions. However, secondary questions arise about who wishes to retain that status quo and why, especially if it is heirachies only wishing to retain their power over others. As a last note, the reason for the movie's title becomes particularly important at a particularly moving moment later in the film, whether you are religious viewer or not.
 
Apparently this is a project that Scorcese had wanted to bring to fruition for over 20 years.
 
 

Melange - Revisiting the magic which hooked me to John Williams' music. 

It's Williams at his most Herrmannesque - and it's the first tune i took home from the cinema next to 'Winnetou': not the huge, plushy main theme but the sinister theme for the government forces.
 
The arrangement on the old 40-minute cd is sublime.

That whole CD is top 10 material for me. Not a single cue that isnt stellar.

This is top 10 all time material for me, always has been. It's earth shattering. 

We've got a revolutionary, non-conformist here, daring to discuss John Williams in General Discussion.  We'll have to sic @Jay on ya.

Melange - Revisiting the magic which hooked me to John Williams' music. 

You know I use to be a active member on a different forum and the place was just so cluttered and toxic. People would get mean and snobby quick, but ever since I became a member here I feel more like I belong here. I love it here and the people you welcomed me way better than them and you are a heck of alot nicer. You guys are a true community. I feel open to talk about a lot of things, Have a real conversation and connect with people just like me If you know which forum I am talking about don't mention in here please. I just wanted to say thank you JWFan for being you. I recomend this forum to not only John Williams fans but all who love music! Thank You!

Oooooo oooooooo oooooo 
 
 

I can't get this out of my head:
 
This song has everything in it that makes U2 great...awesome The Edge contributions with a catchy hook, deep and complicated lyrics, great structure.  This song is about Bono's love/hate relationship with his dysfunctional alcoholic dad who was abusive and left when he was 14.  Bono wrote the song after his dad died but he is actually saying even though he hated his dad, he really did love him.  Bono sings: " I know that we don't talk.  I'm sick of it all.  Can you hear ME WHEN I...SIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG, you're the reason I SING!  You're the reason why the opera is in me."  His dad loved Italian opera like Puccini and Bono acknowledges this love of opera was passed into him and U2.  Even though he hated his violent dad,
"We fight all the time
You and I, that's alright
We're the same soul
I don't need, I don't need to hear you say
That if we weren't so alike
You'd like me a whole lot more
Listen to me now
I need to let you know
You don't have to go it alone
And it's you when I look in the mirror
And it's you when I don't pick up the phone
Sometimes you can't make it on your own" 
 
I love, love this song.  Bono turned out to be a great father to his kids unlike his own family experience and has a very deep social responsibility that is so inspiring to see in a rock star.  I freaking love Bono. 

Way to go, Mel! This is my favourite Paul Simon song...ever.
The second is LATE IN THE EVENING.

I'd forgotten just how damn good this song was.
 
Brings me back to my tweens this one, and memories of a school friend who moved to New Zealand and we lost contact. 
 
We used to love that album (Graceland)