tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post280011436714718797..comments2024-02-15T16:24:06.432-05:00Comments on The Secret History of Rock 'n Roll: Fire from Heaven, or Guitar as InvocationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-14803818379379982062010-10-07T19:03:17.827-04:002010-10-07T19:03:17.827-04:00Already on its way, dude, as is your new book.Already on its way, dude, as is your new book.Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817085450834465555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-11678733700796833402010-10-07T11:20:56.415-04:002010-10-07T11:20:56.415-04:00Raj- Definitely get their new album- you will NOT ...Raj- Definitely get their new album- you will NOT be disappointed.<br /><br />Venus- Interesting points, but I really think you're giving the Gagger too much credit. As to KJ's discography, the only dud is Outside the Gate, which is a Jaz solo album that EG slapped the KJ brand on since Jaz went so over budget. From Extremeties on it's been nothing but one classic after another.The Secret Sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676425268231171924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-78797557180098810582010-10-07T03:14:44.882-04:002010-10-07T03:14:44.882-04:00As for the manipulation of Isis for nefarious ends...As for the manipulation of Isis for nefarious ends, I think that was amply demonstrated in Egypt, where her image was used to reinforce the authority of the state. So it's kind of a complicated issue, since archetypes are inherently neutral with great potential in either direction, both positive and negative.venusinpieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462525157299994072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-76619540590496209382010-10-07T03:14:11.497-04:002010-10-07T03:14:11.497-04:00The paparazzi video, for example, is about how cel...The paparazzi video, for example, is about how celebrities are exploited by the music industry, and this was dramatized at the VMA awards where Gaga acted the idea out in gruesome detail, which of course sent the conspiracy watchers into a frenzy since they assume it was a masonic initiation ceremony. And perhaps it was, although my sense is that the media itself (including the afore-mentioned bloggers) is used to condition celebs and fracture their minds and spirits and this is what she was getting at in the video. So it was nice to see someone in a position of power speaking about that even if the context was lost on much of the audience. I think there is certainly an attempt to exploit and destroy creativity in the entertainment industry and this was likely the plan for Gaga. But it stands to be seen if she will live up to that role or not. I have mixed feelings about her activism, since the pro gays-in the-military video she made hardly espouses the anti-war ideals of her hero Lennon. I do think she is quite genuine about identifying with marginalized people and again this is quite unusual for someone from a relatively privileged background. Madonna tried to work this angle as well but I'm not buying it from her since she comes off as someone who exploits and uses those around her. It's funny too that so many people are calling Gaga a mind controlled slave because actually she has talked about using celibacy as a way to channel creative energy, which I personally think is a pretty amazing thing for a pop star to say. I'm not trying to turn this into a Gaga commercial, I promise. :pvenusinpieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462525157299994072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-76605450986842089842010-10-07T03:11:49.039-04:002010-10-07T03:11:49.039-04:00Well, that is some serious hype and honestly I was...Well, that is some serious hype and honestly I was not expecting to be too impressed. But you proved me wrong! Actually it reminds me of the most recent Swans album, which I mostly love just for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADeOg8qbNMc" rel="nofollow">this track</a> alone. Usually the Swans are a bit too overwrought for my tastes but that song is amazing and, coincidentally, the last time I listened to it I was imagining the scene in Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath where the cthulus perform ritualized dirges accompanied by human sacrifice!<br />Seriously. I've always heard Killing Joke listed as an inspiration by many of my favorite bands, such as the almighty Godflesh, but haven't been able to get into their music since their catalog seems to be cluttered with some duds as well. But thanks for these links.<br /><br><br /><br />Returning to the Gaga question from last week, which is obviously more relevant here than on a UFO post, the point I was trying to make was that the cult of Isis could also be used as a means of placating the masses while discharging subversive sentiments.<br />A lot of people have made the point that Gaga encourages narcissism and vacancy, so under this analysis she would fit the Isis archetype in terms of promoting corporate materialism. I actually give her more credit than that after watching some of her interviews, a few of which contain some surprisingly transgressive ideas.venusinpieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462525157299994072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632079249010300758.post-57287101394663184952010-10-06T18:40:08.758-04:002010-10-06T18:40:08.758-04:00Killing Joke...boy oh boy, gimme more of that swee...Killing Joke...boy oh boy, gimme more of that sweet dark sorcery!Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817085450834465555noreply@blogger.com