People who know me now will never know who I really was. People who knew me then will never know who I really am.
Now... there is "excitement for the future" and there is "sheep-like worship."
I think it's great that Barack is our new president. It's exciting to be a part of history, witnessing the inauguration of America's first [half] black president. I think he's a great guy with good intentions and is definitely refreshing to see a new face in office after 8 years of bullshit.
But the fucking worshiping has to go. He's a great guy and is our hope for the future... but quit acting like a bunch of prostrating sheep, and keep a close eye on him.
And just like what Lao Tzu said in the Tao Te Ching: "If you overesteem great men, people become powerless."
Hey, don't get mad... I'm just trying to keep things down to earth. He's a politician, he's not a god.
Never give another human being that kind of power.
I think it's great that Barack is our new president. It's exciting to be a part of history, witnessing the inauguration of America's first [half] black president. I think he's a great guy with good intentions and is definitely refreshing to see a new face in office after 8 years of bullshit.
But the fucking worshiping has to go. He's a great guy and is our hope for the future... but quit acting like a bunch of prostrating sheep, and keep a close eye on him.
And just like what Lao Tzu said in the Tao Te Ching: "If you overesteem great men, people become powerless."
Hey, don't get mad... I'm just trying to keep things down to earth. He's a politician, he's not a god.
Never give another human being that kind of power.
It makes me laugh when there are pop-sounding bands who call themselves indie.
Indie became "indie" because indie connotated "experimental" and/or "unique sounding..."
....not "boo-hoo, major labels don't want me because they've already got a million bands that sound like me so I'm gonna release my own cookie-cutter bullshit music on my own label. HMPH!"
Bands like that just want to be famous. It's a waste.
Gorilla Bellboy doesn't believe in working to be famous.
Art for its own sake.
Respect and Recognition comes on its own, and not as a goal.
Suckas.
Indie became "indie" because indie connotated "experimental" and/or "unique sounding..."
....not "boo-hoo, major labels don't want me because they've already got a million bands that sound like me so I'm gonna release my own cookie-cutter bullshit music on my own label. HMPH!"
Bands like that just want to be famous. It's a waste.
Gorilla Bellboy doesn't believe in working to be famous.
Art for its own sake.
Respect and Recognition comes on its own, and not as a goal.
Suckas.
I felt kinda guilty at first.
I never really got into Radiohead's music. It's not because I thought their music sucked or anything, but because I was never really exposed to it except for their smash top-40 hit "Creep" in the 90's, in which I bought that whole album to get that one song. Back in those days we didn't have iTunes. I don't even remember having a computer.
But anyway, the "In Rainbows" album comes out in what appears to be a publicity stunt - you can download the album and pay anything you want. Nothing, if you choose.
So, me being me, there had to be a catch, so I downloaded the entire album and chose to pay nothing.
Holy shit, man, they were for real. I downloaded Radiohead's latest album for free.
I feel kinda guilty, because I'm an indie myself, and I've seen my promos go on resale for like $2, while I'm not getting a penny out of it. (Note to self: never use your full album as promos. Radio stations and critics will just resell that shit and keep that money for themselves.... but hey, at least the shit got sold, LMAO!!!)
So yeah, the reason why I felt this guilty was not only am I an indie performer myself, but also because THAT ALBUM ROCKED!!!!!!!!
So what did I do? I asked my buddy George to give me a list of his favorite Radiohead albums. And I bought them.
Sorry that I punked you on your latest album, Radiohead. But with that, you've got a new fan. Rock on.
I never really got into Radiohead's music. It's not because I thought their music sucked or anything, but because I was never really exposed to it except for their smash top-40 hit "Creep" in the 90's, in which I bought that whole album to get that one song. Back in those days we didn't have iTunes. I don't even remember having a computer.
But anyway, the "In Rainbows" album comes out in what appears to be a publicity stunt - you can download the album and pay anything you want. Nothing, if you choose.
So, me being me, there had to be a catch, so I downloaded the entire album and chose to pay nothing.
Holy shit, man, they were for real. I downloaded Radiohead's latest album for free.
I feel kinda guilty, because I'm an indie myself, and I've seen my promos go on resale for like $2, while I'm not getting a penny out of it. (Note to self: never use your full album as promos. Radio stations and critics will just resell that shit and keep that money for themselves.... but hey, at least the shit got sold, LMAO!!!)
So yeah, the reason why I felt this guilty was not only am I an indie performer myself, but also because THAT ALBUM ROCKED!!!!!!!!
So what did I do? I asked my buddy George to give me a list of his favorite Radiohead albums. And I bought them.
Sorry that I punked you on your latest album, Radiohead. But with that, you've got a new fan. Rock on.
All funny-ness about the first blog entry aside... I think this site is absolutely amazing.
How many of you have just gotten sick and tired of that whole Playboy-type look with the fake-this and fake-that? That includes the fake smiles, fake personalities, fake giggles etc... all of which scream out "pleeeease think I'm pretty."
Nothing beats a rocker girl, man. That "I don't give a fuck" attitude is hot. That whole "artsy cool" vibe is hot.
And the fact that any of you girls on here and kick the crap out of any of Hef's cheesers.
Now that would be hot.
How many of you have just gotten sick and tired of that whole Playboy-type look with the fake-this and fake-that? That includes the fake smiles, fake personalities, fake giggles etc... all of which scream out "pleeeease think I'm pretty."
Nothing beats a rocker girl, man. That "I don't give a fuck" attitude is hot. That whole "artsy cool" vibe is hot.
And the fact that any of you girls on here and kick the crap out of any of Hef's cheesers.
Now that would be hot.
Holy shit. Rocker girls. Hipster girls. Tattoos, piercings. Young ones. Thin ones. I think I just lost a lot of sperm just now. Amazing. I love this site. I'm glad I bought it for a year.
