I'm working on a new photo project for Underground Voice L.A.
Send me your pet photos. Any animal at all.. Send to
UndergroundVoiceLA@gmail.com. I'm putting together a photo project that
will include a short essay on the nature of animal companionship, and
the effect it has on the human psyche.
This poem is so valid in describing the government in its current state. I had to post it here: #governmentshutdown
'The Goose and the Commons'
The law locks up the man or woman Who steals the goose from off the common But leaves the greater villain loose Who steals the common from off the goose. The law demands that we atone When we take things we do not own But leaves the lords and ladies fine Who take things that are yours and mine.
The poor and wretched don’t escape If they conspire the law to break; This must be so but they endure Those who conspire to make the law.
They hang the man and flog the woman, Who steals the goose from off the common, And geese will still a common lack Till they go and steal it back.
The fault is great in man or woman Who steals a goose from off a common; But what can plead that man's excuse Who steals a common from a goose?
Tuxedomoon started making music in the late 70's at the beginning what was considered the Punk Rock Movement. Frontmen, Steve Brown and Blaine L. Reininger, used
electronic violins, guitars, and synthesizers to
develop a signature sound, calling the style "cabaret no-wave.' With harsh vocals on top of the music, they are well respected as pioneers of their sound.
When Bassist Peter Principle joined
the band and in 1979 they released their single, "No Tears." This is probably one of their most known tracks to date.
ORIGINAL VERSION:
ADULT.
"No tears for the creatures of the night
No tears
My eyes are dry
Goodbye
I feel so hollow I just don't understand
Nothing's turned out like I-- like I planned
My head's exploding
My mouth is dry
I can't help it if I've forgotten how to cry
No tears for the creatures of the night'
ADULT. is a husband/wife duo electronic music group. Beginning as Plasma Co, they were drawn to eachother artistically and have a way of defying any actual genre of sound. After several years being considered the pioneers of 'electro,' (a dubious honor according to them)they started coming out as full on artistic perfomers who have many talents, including photography, art, and film creation. I cannot express how much I adore their music. Anyway, They also covered, ' No Tears.'
ADULT. VERSION:
The song evolved beautifully from classic punk to classic electronic, while carrying the same dark, ghoulish harmonies, melodies and panicked sound. Both version stand on their own, but compliment each other brilliantly.
Do you have a song I should break down in my 'Music Evolution' Section? Email me both versions and some commentary on the bands and tracks.
