tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971948049048234152011-03-24T22:18:49.292-07:00Thoughts on life and art in all its forms.Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-39033154470817756372011-03-24T22:15:00.000-07:002011-03-24T22:18:49.313-07:002011-03-24T22:18:49.313-07:00One of the most honest and focused musical artists I've ever come across. Being gay and black in the 50s probably weren't the best social circumstances, but look what he managed to do with it! He could either be an outcast or play Rock 'n Roll. This album cover really strikes a chord with me when taking into account the musical context.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-da6jzvTVq-U/TYwlI_CUVZI/AAAAAAAAABo/yQw3mH1XT-0/s1600/little_richard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-da6jzvTVq-U/TYwlI_CUVZI/AAAAAAAAABo/yQw3mH1XT-0/s200/little_richard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587882073950279058" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-3903315447081775637?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-49216687830970515752011-03-24T00:36:00.000-07:002011-03-24T00:41:50.962-07:002011-03-24T00:41:50.962-07:00<div>Recently discovered this band, and there's really not much I can say. Extremely deep lyrics and relatively simple music, but it's very emotional. </div><div><br /></div><div>A good song means everything to everyone.</div><div><br /></div><object style="height: 390px; width: 480px" width="480" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DxOWVmcZ2Y4?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DxOWVmcZ2Y4?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="480" height="390"></embed></object><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxOWVmcZ2Y4"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-4921668783097051575?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-33323561924435058092011-03-23T20:26:00.000-07:002011-03-23T20:28:34.562-07:002011-03-23T20:28:34.562-07:00Going with more album artwork today, this is from an album entitled "Trap Them - Darker Handcraft". If you're into the more hardcore/crust side of heavy music, definitely check this out. One of the most striking album covers I've seen for a while.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZW3cfSDNhbc/TYq6RqcR4GI/AAAAAAAAABg/tUvBp7TYhGI/s1600/Trap_Them_-%2B2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZW3cfSDNhbc/TYq6RqcR4GI/AAAAAAAAABg/tUvBp7TYhGI/s200/Trap_Them_-%2B2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587483100319965282" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-3332356192443505809?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-60413768459541713612011-03-23T07:54:00.000-07:002011-03-23T08:10:22.324-07:002011-03-23T08:10:22.324-07:00One last post for the night continuing with the Devin Townsend theme -- cover art for Terria. It does a fantastic job of conveying the album's message and themes. I would highly recommend the album if you haven't heard it, check it out!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/d/devin-townsend/album-terria.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 498px; height: 500px;" src="http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/d/devin-townsend/album-terria.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-6041376845954171361?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-39246796202910969552011-03-23T07:30:00.000-07:002011-03-23T07:32:03.114-07:002011-03-23T07:32:03.114-07:00Just a quick note -- Devin Townsend is nearing closer to releasing his next two albums (Deconstruction &amp; Ghost), and naturally there has been some preview tracks available. This is one of them. A haunting bass solo from Ghost....very chilling, very ambient. Check it out here: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ghostdt/drench">http://soundcloud.com/ghostdt/drench</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-3924679620291096955?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597194804904823415.post-23768720002720385292011-03-23T04:02:00.000-07:002011-03-23T04:09:15.719-07:002011-03-23T04:09:15.719-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" >Hello, welcome to my new blog.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >It seems I've arrived at post #1, so I guess I should say what I intend on doing here. Basically I just want to share my thoughts on art and life. Whether it be a painting of a piece of music, I'm eager to share.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thought I'd start with this gem. Renoir. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 8px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 8px; font-size: small; "><big>Seine at Asnieres. Beautiful.</big></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 8px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 8px; font-size: small; "><big><br /></big></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_QyTZviDdVU/TYnUQyDUx-I/AAAAAAAAAAw/OZ9REpJvvxU/s1600/renoir.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_QyTZviDdVU/TYnUQyDUx-I/AAAAAAAAAAw/OZ9REpJvvxU/s320/renoir.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587230197508524002" /></a><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >. </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/597194804904823415-2376872000272038529?l=yourlifeinart.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steev Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16130918118946252100noreply@blogger.com3