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We Don't Need No Education......  Why am I grinning idiotically?? Well the big concert announcement this morning was.....drumroll please..... drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr {that's a drum roll by the way} Roger Waters - The Wall Live is coming to the MTS Centre!!!!! Yayy!!!! What's that?? Who???? you say.... Well for those of you not musically inclined (like the country fans among you  lmao just kidding  ), Roger Waters is a founding member of Pink Floyd and The Wall was his masterpiece, one of the biggest selling albums of all time (16 million copies in the US alone...just imagine...the equivalent of half the population of Canada owning a copy of The Wall  )Actually, I've seen a number of "country" bands use "Another Brick in the Wall for linedancers doing the "electric slide" or some such dance lol guess there just aren't enough good country songs around lmao I'm KIDDING for crying out loud...I can picture you all getting the Lynching Kits out But seriously... I've always loved that album...in fact it would be one of my "desert island discs".... Everyone has that feeling of isolation, of alienation from the human race at one point or another in their life...some of us more often than others.... Paranoia, isolation, bullying, emotional abuse, everything that happens to us as human beings...all just bricks in the wall.... Now isn't THAT a cheery thought I remember being (very) young when "Another Brick in the Wall part 2" went to number one, the video, made up of clips from the movie "The Wall", which starred Bob Geldof incidentally, pre Live Aid etc, (it was 1979 you know ), actually gave me nightmares Something about those fascist clawhammers marching implacably onwards, row upon row....a little scary for a six year old lol The album itself is full of dark, disturbing imagery - indeed at one point the central character, a rock star (yes, yes lol it is lossely based on real life) imagines himself as a fascist dictaor complete with adoring fans as party members before he has a complete nervous breakdown and retreats inside his own mind (behind "The Wall" - a metaphor for his feelings of alienation from the rest of the human race) to stand trial for his failings. Funnily enough I've always identified with that album, as have many, many other so called "normal people" lol To me it was always their best piece of work...far outshining Dark Side of the Moon, which everybody else seems to think is their best...I personally don't think Dark Side even comes close in scope or completeness. To me "The Wall" is perfect.... I guess that says something about me The music is wonderful too, I love it...Another Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Run Like Hell to name but a few highlights  I don't think there is a poor piece on that record....sorry, DOUBLE record 4 sides of vinyl, baby Ahhhhh...the good old days Even today it still takes up two CDs Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... A hot bath.... Glass of wine.... And "The Wall" on the stereo.... Just remember to hide the razors Better still, throw on your headphones and lay down in a darkened room and listen to it from beginning to end non stop....no distractions....just the music and the story.... But if you want something visual, that's not too abysmal....(to quote Frank N. Furter)....lay your hands on a copy of the movie...excellent stuff.... Me? I plan to be at the MTS Centre next May to see it "In The Flesh" I guess that's enough from me, so I'll sign off now....just remember.... "If you don't eat your meat,you can't have any pudding ...how can you have any pudding , if you don't eat your meat?? You!! Yes you behind the bike sheds!!! Stand still laddie....." Fade..... "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000 |
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Kripes Tato, you were SIX (6) years old when The Wall came out; a mere seedling. I have the original vinyl; no player;just the vinyl. (& iTunes) I wrote a blog about life based upon that "Wall" philosophy: Essence Be In Tune Keep forgetting that you are so young.  You might grab onto Pink Floyd's "Gloucester meadows" and Pink Floyd's - "Several Fury Creatures Grooving Together In A Cave With A Pict". The two in the exact order depicts how a busy city wakes up each morning. Longer story behind those two when followed by "The Wall"; a guide to how to view life. ( ie Mellow and with open eyes.) ps Is this big enough? LOL Come visit openagenda: provocative thought, adult discussions, sexy pics & giggles. Is This How Friday The GET IT ON Solution MASSAGE exploring partners SEDUCTION Love What is it Relationship Rules Trust and other Issues Essence Be In Tune Does Size Matter The Facts Hand in Hand
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what is this vinyl of which you speak? and didn't they break down some wall a long time ago?  Sorry, country girl here... I think you lost me... "I reject your version of reality & substitute my own"  Offended Yet? Sign Here: [post 2929227] I mean seriously, DO IT!! Have you ever tried Sloggin' it? Blogger Slogger The best of some of the Canucks I love: [blog CanadaWeek]
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Kripes Tato, you were SIX (6) years old when The Wall came out; a mere seedling. I have the original vinyl; no player;just the vinyl. (& iTunes) I wrote a blog about life based upon that "Wall" philosophy: Essence Be In Tune Keep forgetting that you are so young. You might grab onto Pink Floyd's "Gloucester meadows" and Pink Floyd's - "Several Fury Creatures Grooving Together In A Cave With A Pict". The two in the exact order depicts how a busy city wakes up each morning. Longer story behind those two when followed by "The Wall"; a guide to how to view life. ( ie Mellow and with open eyes.) ps Is this big enough? LOL And yes indeed, Grantchester Meadows is another wonderful piece....as is the entire Ummagumma album....classical music for the (semi) technical generation "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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See? That's what I'm talking about!! Everybody has Dark Side of the Moon, even people who don't like Pink Floyd "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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what is this vinyl of which you speak? and didn't they break down some wall a long time ago? Sorry, country girl here... I think you lost me... How's that for a country reference? Yes the Wall came down a long time ago, but the worms still eat into his brain...... "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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Grade twelve English saw a lot of Pink Floyd and Bog Sieger. My teacher was a huge fan of symbolism and both these artists were found to be literary geniuses. The Wall and Against the Wind are good examples of obstacles to overcome.
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Roger Waters, The Wall and Flesh Mmmmmm sounds awesome!! Comfortably Numb's my fav Yup it does doesn't it...unfortunately it looks like good seats will be $200...ouch... So comfortably numb is it? or do you just like a little (pin) prick?? "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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Grade twelve English saw a lot of Pink Floyd and Bog Sieger. My teacher was a huge fan of symbolism and both these artists were found to be literary geniuses. The Wall and Against the Wind are good examples of obstacles to overcome. Although the giant arse posing as a judge...wonder what THAT symbolised??  "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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Possibly But you have to wear the red bikini top...otherwise how will I recognise you???? Welcome back Flirty!! "A full blown basket of hash browns with a steaming cup of 'WTF?" on the side" Enter my Lair: spudsy1000
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