If you didn't see it, I thought that Destiny's comment was particularly apt:
"If you don't clap for Jake "The Trapp" Trapp, you are a Nazi, Commie, and the result of a Hitler-Zedong affair. Jake Trapp is beast. So is Lawrence, though his song did not please me. Andrew's duet with Hailey was real good too. And the cheerleaders made me, and some Diamonds, laugh."
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Pop Show pt. 2
In all fairness, I'm sure most of the acts were O.K. but the "Row your boat Men" really stole the show. The group, headed by famed Ninja, Jake Trapp, performed the song from which they take their name, and almost literally brought the house down.
The next outstanding performance was by "Business as Usual" composed of Damien Breaux, Robert Byers, Tim Brown and I man I know only as Bert. Their rendition of "Stacy's Mom", despite technical difficulties, proved to be a crowd-pleaser.
"Mercy" as performed by Mackenzie Menter had every male in the crowd covering their lap. To say that it was sexy would be an understatement, however the artistic merit; not so much.
Lastly, although I am unsure of the group members, among which were Trapp and Koo, the performance of "yesterday" brought tears to my eyes. Beatles covers almost never match the original majesty, but these boys gave the song new life.
After all is said and done, the show was a great success and I look forward with even greater anticipation for next year's performance.
The next outstanding performance was by "Business as Usual" composed of Damien Breaux, Robert Byers, Tim Brown and I man I know only as Bert. Their rendition of "Stacy's Mom", despite technical difficulties, proved to be a crowd-pleaser.
"Mercy" as performed by Mackenzie Menter had every male in the crowd covering their lap. To say that it was sexy would be an understatement, however the artistic merit; not so much.
Lastly, although I am unsure of the group members, among which were Trapp and Koo, the performance of "yesterday" brought tears to my eyes. Beatles covers almost never match the original majesty, but these boys gave the song new life.
After all is said and done, the show was a great success and I look forward with even greater anticipation for next year's performance.
Pop Show
I'm going, and as I have this blog at my disposal, I thought I'd write a full review. Look for it later tonight, or possibly tomorrow morning. For record-keeping reasons only, I would like to point out that the show is Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Glenda Dawson High School. No feelings will be spared by the way (says the man who cannot master "La Grange").
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi...
And So Passes The Glory Of The World.
For too long to remember, my life has been a shell. I have been numb. Lately I had not noticed it any longer, my pitiful, centric emotions were all I had and I was, I thought, happy. But this was not the case. I know, now, Happiness. I have felt, tasted Happiness. Happiness is finally mine to possess, and I am grateful. No longer shall I simply exist, seeking out pain and pleasure in order to feel. No, now I begin to live!
Wednesday, May 20th 2009 at approximately 8:45 P.M. I discovered Happiness.
Top Five all time best songs to fall in love to:
1. Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades -Brand New
2. If You Want My Love (You Got It) -Cheap Trick
3. Alive With The Glory Of Love -Say Anything
4. I've Just Seen A Face -The Beatles
5. Let's Get It On -Marvin Gaye
For too long to remember, my life has been a shell. I have been numb. Lately I had not noticed it any longer, my pitiful, centric emotions were all I had and I was, I thought, happy. But this was not the case. I know, now, Happiness. I have felt, tasted Happiness. Happiness is finally mine to possess, and I am grateful. No longer shall I simply exist, seeking out pain and pleasure in order to feel. No, now I begin to live!
Wednesday, May 20th 2009 at approximately 8:45 P.M. I discovered Happiness.
Top Five all time best songs to fall in love to:
1. Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades -Brand New
2. If You Want My Love (You Got It) -Cheap Trick
3. Alive With The Glory Of Love -Say Anything
4. I've Just Seen A Face -The Beatles
5. Let's Get It On -Marvin Gaye
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Philosophizing
It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong. -Voltaire
We live in an age when freedom of speech is simply a courtesy given to certain citizens like favors to well mannered-children. Nowadays, the government seems unstoppable in the sense that, were things to turn for the worst, the proletariat (us) would stand no chance in overthrowing its oppressors.
Government now has the ability to take anyone from their home, and keep them, god knows where, for who knows how long. They can do this for one very simple reason: the trust is gone. In the past we knew the government lied to us, it was accepted and it was almost comforting. Now though, the government doesn't want us to know that it lies. They want to make it all seem shiny and happy and honest, without fault. This change in attitude is frightening because the government still lies, but if they are lying about lying, what on earth must their real secrets be?
I have never been a fan of any authority figure, but even with our new, more progressive president, I still feel that the system is broken. Modern politics is sick, sick stuff, not to be dabbled in by the honest and pure. No, today we have need of the twisted, sick minds spawned by the anonymity of the internet. That's right. I just suggested that the internet should rule the world.
What better gauge is there for the average world denizen than the average web lurker? An absolute democracy, where all things were voted on by the hordes of anonymous freaks lurking the interwebz would be a horrifying, yet amazingly fair system of government.
I think it's time we had a little fun with leadership, don't you?
We live in an age when freedom of speech is simply a courtesy given to certain citizens like favors to well mannered-children. Nowadays, the government seems unstoppable in the sense that, were things to turn for the worst, the proletariat (us) would stand no chance in overthrowing its oppressors.
Government now has the ability to take anyone from their home, and keep them, god knows where, for who knows how long. They can do this for one very simple reason: the trust is gone. In the past we knew the government lied to us, it was accepted and it was almost comforting. Now though, the government doesn't want us to know that it lies. They want to make it all seem shiny and happy and honest, without fault. This change in attitude is frightening because the government still lies, but if they are lying about lying, what on earth must their real secrets be?
I have never been a fan of any authority figure, but even with our new, more progressive president, I still feel that the system is broken. Modern politics is sick, sick stuff, not to be dabbled in by the honest and pure. No, today we have need of the twisted, sick minds spawned by the anonymity of the internet. That's right. I just suggested that the internet should rule the world.
What better gauge is there for the average world denizen than the average web lurker? An absolute democracy, where all things were voted on by the hordes of anonymous freaks lurking the interwebz would be a horrifying, yet amazingly fair system of government.
I think it's time we had a little fun with leadership, don't you?
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