Ever wondered what our old school cartoon themes would sound like if they had a head on collision with Hip-Hop, The Milkman takes old school and new school together to make something great, greater.
I had the chance to finish watching "To die in Jerusalem" tonight, and I have to recommend it to everyone. The documentary focuses on two women, one from Israel, and the other from Palestine, both united as mothers. The Palestinian mother, her daughter became a suicide bomber, or Martyr, in her eyes, and blew herself up in a market in Israel killing the Israeli mothers daughter. I can understand where both of them are coming, the lady from Israel had some good points, yet, so did the Palestinian mother. She pointed out these, what did the U.S. due when it was occupied, what did France due, Algeria, Palestine land is being occupied, I can admit and see where they come from. I don't think the loss of innocent life does anything for either side. And the majority of the arguments are one sided, tell me how many times have you heard/seen on the news about the Israeli forces attacking the Palestinian people, about them bulldozing their homes with people still in them, it happens, it happens alot, but we are so used to hearing about the "Muslim" people who have done wrong. When we hear about attacks that they have done against Israel - - we focus on them, the world focuses on them, especially in this day and age where it seems the world is against the Muslim world. Well go on the site for the Documentary, watch what you can, there are two sides and don't focus on only one. - Mr. E
Watch this video, it speaks about the abductions that Israel used against Pallestine, BEFORE Palestine abducted anyone, it is thestuff that you don't hear about.
Here is another one on the attacks made by the Israeli army. They don't allow foreign media in Palestinian areas, or refugee camps, but this video is taken by the Israeli media.
C.S. Lewis. Novelist:? or Philosopher? Christian? Or Atheist?
We all know C.S. Lewis as th author of the Narnia Chronicles, yet, do you really know his entire body of work? Reading the Narnia chronicles you can pick apart each character and where they may reside in the bible, so it is an obvious, that Lewis was a Christian while writing this series. Did you know that he was an atheist until the age of 30. Not many people know that, that is also why when I read his pieces on Christianity I take them with a more open approach then I would have had he never known the other side, for to argue the point of something, or profess its virtues you must also know the opposing sides argument, and he truly knows it. The other Mod and I, were discussing Lewis, and came to the conclusion that if anyone could convince someone to be a Christian then it would be Lewis - his writing has formed itself into a series of masterpieces that have already lasted longer then him, and I am sure will outlive us all. In his book Mere Christianity Lewis criticized the idea that Jesus was a great teacher, and merely a human being. This is in reference to the matter of people accepting the existence of Jesus as nothing more then another person, and he popularized the following argument (which also came to be known as the Trilemma.)
Jesus was telling falsehoods and knew it, and so he was a liar.
Jesus was telling falsehoods but believed he was telling the truth, and so he was insane.
Jesus was telling the truth, and so he was divine.
This argument doesn't try to use any basis of Miracles to prove the divinity of Jesus. It uses his claims, in Jesus claiming to be of a divine nature, then his words must fall under one of the prior arguments. There really is no in between. E- Books: | Mere Christianity | Spirits in bondage |
If you want some further development on the teacher/divine aspect watch this, very interesting :
A piece from the movie "Shadow lands" based on the life of Lewis as played by Anthony Hopkins, if you have ever wondered where god was in the midst of your own suffering listen to this:
Royksopp is a Norwegian duo whose music inspires your soul toward pure poetry. Their music has been licensed by Apple, T mobile, and most recently by Geico, their song "remind me" is the one song in the background of the Caveman commercials. So like a previous band I have shown you (The Knife) they are everywhere, we just don't know who they are. And my aim is to change that - if I was to describe the genre they might be paced in, I would be stuck here for hours trying to describe it. Sort of a electronic/trance/down tempo/new wave/synthpop/dark wave music group. Give them a listen - watch these videos they make that you find yourself getting entranced by. Thanks They are also on the | Astralwerks | record label, the same label that started out Underworld, The Chemical Brothers, and many other electro acts from the early 90's, such as the Orb, and Orbital. Mr. E
* The original what else is there song has karin from the Knife singing. | Official Page | Wiki Entry | My Space |
Virginia Beach has produced some of the most talented individuals like Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Chad Hugo, and Kenna who make revolutionary music for generations to come. Kenna released his first album called New Sacred Cow in 2003, which was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes. Three years later his second album hit the market called "Make Sure They See My Face," which was also co-produced by Hugo; his first single was featured on the Sony PSP commercial. The best way to describe his music is a blend of electro, synth pop, post rock, and house.
French and electronic music seem to be made for one another like breakfast and eggs. Everyone has heard their famous single Breath, a very melodic and layback song, in the Mitsubishi 2003 Outlander commercial. Just chill back, pop open some bears and let the beats take you away into a land where breathing is your only worry. Enjoy!
Albert Camus was a French Algerian, a philosopher of the 20th century, the second youngest man to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, second to Rudyard Kipling. Camus was a revolutionary, and I don't just mean that in reference to his writing, but to his actions. Some would call him an existentialist, or at least part of the family, but this was a term that he tried to distance himself from as much as possible. What Camus is most known for are his endeavors on the notion of the "absurd." His book the Myth of Sisyphus is something that is his chief work on it. I think what allows his work to be so accessible to the masses is that he wrote novels - his novel "The Stranger" is based on the Myth of Sisyphus. Even if you don't have an inclination toward philosophy, you will enjoy the Stranger. Once you pick it up, it is something you find yourself not being able to let go. Camus defined our human condition as the absurd, as the confrontation between man's desire for significance/meaning/clarity and the silent, cold universe. - Sincerely, Mr. E.
The 80's brought indulgence and prosperity in every sense of the words, but more importantly in music. Their influences still vibrates in every beat, every synthetic sound, and melody that is born in the present and future. Depeche Mode without a doubt has achieved what most bands dream of, which is to become legends. After 27 years, their music outshines and outperforms many of the young wiper snappers coming into the game. Hats off to Depeche Mode!
Imagine the cure for cancer has finally been developed, that one pill will completely annihilate that treacherous disease that has been responsible for the death of countless people, but the pill will produce more deaths than the actual dieses. The miracle pill has Jesus Lives and a cross in the middle of the pill. Would you take that pill? How would other religions perceive this and what would be the outcome? Email us at la_es_quina@hotmail.com with any comments or ideas.
I got this article from Current Tv and it is one of those articles that grabs you and shakes you. It made my day. PMT is a series of short animated films presenting new ideas about global consciousness and techniques for social and ecological transformation. Our first episode, "Towards 2012," introduces the project, explaining concepts from the best-selling book, "2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl" (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006) by Daniel Pinchbeck, in the author's own voice. Future segments will focus on shamanism, sustainability, alternative energy systems, the Mayan Calendar, quantum physics and synchronicity, human sexuality and a host of other subjects.
A grotesque growing movement in Russia where neo-Nazi groups are brutally attacking immigrants and spreading their hate by posting violent videos online really hits close to home. Is this the mirror that that reflects the treatment and views of America against immigrants in general?
From Russia With Hate by Christof
What do you think about it? Right or Wrong? Email us at la_es_quina@hotmail.com
SebastiAn, a French electro DJ that has done some SICK remixes such as: Annie, Daft Punk, Cut Copy, Uffie, Kelis, The Klaxons, Block Party, and the list goes on. He works his magic and bam!
The mention of Maynard James Keenan should immeadtely bring to mind Tool and A Perfect Circle (Which has been posted before); his name is synonymous with sublimity, which wields a significant amount of power to shake your very foundations of norms. Puscifer is his side project, which has been featured in Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Saw II. Check It Out!
What can be said about the knife - that has never been said before. Thats the problem, once your hear the music made by this brother and sister duo - you find yourself walking into another world. Brother and sister Karin and Olaf make music that will never be susceptible to time, yet I am sure time will be to their music. This duos music has been featured in more places then you can mention, but they are a group no one knows. Along with Daft Punk they also don't show their faces in public, the one concert they performed in Sweden was not hampered by personal images, more so it was a visual masterpiece. I will let their music do the speaking for them. Let me know what you think, I will add the Download links for some songs later. - Mr. E. The Knife links: |Official Page|Wiki Entry |
Here is Heartbeats Live :
Silent Shout live:
And another great one Pass this on:
Pass this on Live, you get to see Olaf in this video.
If Daft Punk were an addictive and psychedelic drug, I wouldn't mind peer pressure or for that case any kind of pressure to take as much as needed to overdose. I can hear it now, "Another Daft Punk overdose get the adrenaline shot ready." That would be heaven! Visit their website or myspace for more music, tour information, and please support them. Art by Sarutokun
Molotov has released a new album entitled "Enternamiente" which is one of the few things that Mexico has been able to produce on a continuous bases. By that I only mean music. The single right now is catchy maily because the lyrics are so fun to sing along to. Try singing this along to it, " Yofo zafa fofo, yofo zafa fofo, Yofo zafa fofo alofo nofo cofo cofo, Yofo zafa fofo, yofo zafa fofo." Check out the rest of the album and support their music. Enjoy!
Action Philosophers! Is a comic book series by artist Ryan Dunlavey and writer Fred Van Lente, first created for a comic book newspaper "Prophecy,” which was never published. Following this, the creative team won the Xeric Grant in late 2004. The comic homepage states, “Action Philosophers is the award-winning, critically praised comic book series detailing the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust in a hip and humorous way that proves that philosophy is not just the province of boring tweed-enveloped college professors. It gives a new twist to a subject that we all use in our everyday lives. Action Philosophers Volume 2 presents Rene Descartes and his Discourse of The Method; he attempts to arrive at a fundamental set of principles that one can know as true without any doubt. Which leads to the famous quote, “I think, therefore I am” or more aptly, “I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am.” It is a very funny, educational, and new way to look at philosophy. You can read the comic book Action Philosophers Vol. 2 and others at their website, and buy them. Enjoy!
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. He received Nobel Prize in Literature, "in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought"(The Nobel Foundation). He fought with two simple weapons that created an everlasting significant outcome in politics, humanity, and the world in general. His mind and a pen were essential weapons in the fight against violence. He published an essay that tackles a subject that we as humans debate throughout our life, Why I am Not a Christian. A profound essay makes us question our faith and religion. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave any feedback.
Call him arrogant, cocky, vain, and self-centered, but one cannot deny that this Chi City rapper takes the hip-hop game and transformers it like a sculpture. With every new album, he transforms, but still maintains that cockiness that we all hate and love. Is it because we wish to say that we are proud of our accomplishments but can’t, which makes Kanye so arrogant for doing so. Kanye has slowly paddled up the river of criticism, has fought off skeptics, and has reached the mountain of glory. I leave you with some of the craziest remixes.
Deftones has been a vital role in my appreciation toward music in general; it has opened various doors like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, and Morrissey. The heavy riffs of Stephen Carpenter, that raw scream and melodic voice of Chino Moreno, the drumming of Abe Cunnigham, the simplistic bass by Chi Cheng, and Frank Delgado the man in charge of the turntables, keyboards, and sampling have created timeless music that stands out like red blood lipstick on a pale woman.
Johnny Cash aka The Man in Black was an American, multi-Grammy Award-winning influential country/rock and roll singer-songwriter. His staggering influence can resonate from country, punk, rock, and even industrial. It is unavoidable not to be drawn into such a powerful force like Johnny Cash. A dim glowing red light faintly flickers in a distance calling at you, moving your body step by step toward the light, until you stand in that ring of fire. He is an American legend that lived and acted as he pleased. I leave you with his famous but simple introduction before the concert "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." Art by Zeruch, check out his site for some other killer art.
Mark grew up by the shores of the Great Lake Erie in Ohio. He moved to a haunted quarter of the state capitol and earned a BFA from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2001. Since then, his artwork has been seen in gallery shows from New York to Los Angeles as well as various publications including The New York Times and National Geographic Adventure. Currently living in Los Angeles, he’s been hard at work on the pilot episode of a cartoon series that he co-created at Cartoon Network. Check out Mark Bodnar's website for upcoming art, news, and events.
Barber BeachThe Hardest Part The Long Cut Commisions: illustration for america magazine article "taxing work"
illustration about capitalism for america magazine
A Modest Proposal: For Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland from Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a satirical pamphlet written and published by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests in his essay that the Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children born into poverty as food for rich gentlemen and ladies. The modern phrase "a modest proposal" derives from the work. This proposal always produces a good chuckle no matter how many times I read it. Enjoy!
La Esquina not only tries to introduce great musicians, artist, but also great writers that will develop the community into a more coherent unit that may rise above the typical Hispanic stereotype.
The below audio and text document appears to be an introduction Victor Hugo wrote for his work, "The Last Days of a Condemned". It appears separate under the heading Essays on Humanity in a collection published by Walter J. Black, Inc. 1928.
Here are a couple of remixes of a band that has stood the test of time. A Perfect Circle is a band that the repeat button is amust, without a doubt. Enjoy!
How can you enjoy Hip-Hop and R&B without first tasting the essential fruit of Soul Music? That uplifting feeling that removes you from modern technological era to a more simple time where you could sit back with a large ice-cold lemonade and snap your fingers to Sam & Dave. Lay back in your black satin king size bed with a glass of smooth Courvoisier, while some sexual healing takes all your stress away. Original art from Roots Girl check out her digital art. Foxxxxy!
Dang Son! Here is a mixtape of some dope ass Hip-Hop songs that are among the best to get you out off that awful Monday routine. Great art by Delicious-Daim check out more of his stuff. Big Love
Dr.Dre-Forgot About Dre (Dj Mighty Mi Tour Dre France Remix) Eve-Tambourine (DJ Illo Club Mix) Bootyslaperz-Pump Repeat Talib Kweli-Hot Thing (Jim Sharp Remix) Al-Haca-Banana Split Wale-Elevators (Scottie B remix) Sidney Looper-Jumbo Jangles Harrison Schaaf-Karate (I Make It Rain) M.I.A.-Bingo (Diplo Mix) Kanye West-Flashing Lightz-(Jnrsnchz Strobelight Honey Mix) Swizz Beatz-Top Down UNK-Walk It Out (A-Trak Remix) Kanye West-Young Folks 50 Cent-She Wants It (Williams Brothers Remix) Kia Shine-Crispy (Justin Kase Gets Raw Remix) Omarion-Ice Box (Nu Soul Azza Remix) Timbaland-The Way I Are (Remix) (feat. Tyssem)(French)
A pounding sound system composed of a bass that makes the ground rumble, pebbles start floating, as if no gravity existed, and through the ground and air you feel Boom-Bam-Boom-Bam-Boom-Bam. Your chewing gum starts to dance to the same beat that surrounds your environment. Every movement of your body down to your heartbeat is synchronized with the beat. You sing along to so many hits, but which is her greatest hit?Check her myspace for more info, music, and tour dates.
You can never go wrong with cumbias and remixes; Kumbia All-Starz did a very good cover of "Parece Que Va A Llover" and other assorted great cumbia hits, but you also have Super Mercado who made a great summer hit "Que Calor." There is also a cumbia version of M.I.A.-Paper Planes that I highly recommend.
Edu K, is the first ripple in the water of Brazilian Baile Funk, the "it guy" that paved the way for bands like Bonde De Role and many more. Brazil and sex, the perfect combination for the hit single, Sex-O-Matico. To experience Edu K is to experience the sunny beaches of Brazil that are crowded with gorgeous women. I highly recommend him and also check his mypsace for tourdates, music, and info. Here is a couple of his remixes.
Fatal Bazooka, what accurate words can be used to describe them; parody Hip-Hop would be accurate, but they make you laugh and sweep the dance floor with the Robot. Michael Youn a tough ass French Rapper brings his A game and with the help of Yelle on his new single "Parle a ma main" (Talk To The Hand) he puts a gangsta spin on Hip-Hop. Their CD entitled Tas Vu? droped 5/28/2007, and has created a buzz. Check out Fatal Bazooka's myspace for more songs and info. I leave you with two hot joints, which are my personal favorites.
The hip-hop duo Clipse who brought you "When was the last time" has a new remix of "Mr. Me Too" done by Neon Coyote. Neon Coyote from Brooklyn, New York who have been putting out some sick remixes; check their Myspace for more remixes. Also, I will just mention Wamp Wamp, which should brings to mind Slim Thug and slow cruising. The best way to describe this song is Wamp Wamp.
Dança is the first term that comes to mind when those first beats hit my ears; the vibrations of those funk sounds make me just want to loose it. Loose myself in a stream of notes and beats that surround my every sensation. Bonde De Role consist of MCs Pedro D'Eyrot and Marina Ribatski, and DJ/MC Rodrigo Gorky who tear up the roof. Hear are a couple of remixes that will get any event popin'.
