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Friday, December 30, 2011


Just kidding. This is NIA SPEAKS; but even though I don't have 300 Spartans, I do have 300 followers! Yay!

I'd like to thank all of my followers, new and old. I'd also like to thank anyone who has a Nia Langley business card, magnet, pen, sticker, or keychain. Your support means a lot.

Shout out to my 300th follower, Ally of confessions of the glitterati.

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to my Street Team: Aliya, Devin, and Jocelyn. You three are awesome! =)


Have a great day! Here's to another 300 followers! *Clinks glass*












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We Have Movied To A New Website!!!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I am very excited to announce my new presence on the web has launched. Please click here to navigate to the improved I Live Music page.

Also, be sure to follow us on the website and on
Twitter: @ilivemusicblog or https://twitter.com/#!/ilivemusicblog
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilivemusicblog
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Email: ilivemusicblog@gmail.com

See you on the front lines! 

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Over 100,000 Views!

Saturday, December 24, 2011


Another goal has been reached!

First, I would like to thank each of my followers. I also want to thank those who've read the blog, those who took the time to leave comments (anonymous or not), and those who stopped by...even if it was an accidental visit.

Thanks again, everyone! Here's to another 100,000 views.

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"World's Most Beautiful Marriage Proposal"

Friday, December 23, 2011

I saw this video a few weeks ago, and I thought I'd share it with you all. I didn't think I'd watch the whole thing, but...I watched the whole thing.

Here it goes!



Now, this is cute, isn't it? He thought of everything! The dress, her family, the ring. What a great story to tell the kids! The only thing that could've been a problem is if she thought the dress was hideous...or if she said no.

What if she said no?! What if she didn't want to get married right then? That is something I hope was taken into consideration.

If my boyfriend tried to pull something like that, I wouldn't know what to think...or do.

Ladies, what would you do if your boyfriend proposed to you like this? If I didn't want to get married, but I was in front of all those people, I'd probably say yes to the engagement, but no to the immediate wedding. That's just me.

Anyway, here's to Justin, Nikki, and their marriage. *Raises glass*

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AURA Music & Arts Festival Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 3

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The third issue of the AURA Music & Arts Festival newsletter that I have been writing. This issue features ArtOfficial, Green Sunshine and The Fritz, and a feature on the Vote to AURA fan selection content.




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NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 3

Included In This Issue:

  • About Your Writer - A Brief Bio From Staff Writer, Adam Smith
  • Know Your Aura - Vote to AURA 2012!
  • Artist Spotlight - ArtOfficial
  • Local Love - Green Sunshine
  • On The Radar - The Fritz
  • Featured Bands - Upcoming Tour Dates
**TIER 1 PRESALES ALERT** We are almost completely sold out of Tier 1 $75.00 weekend tickets. Be sure to pickup your tickets today to guarantee yourself a spot at AURA 2012. For only $25/day, you can see over 35 bands, camp in a beautiful setting for three nights, and have one of the best weekends of your life. Don't delay! (AURA tickets make great stocking stuffers) Tickets Available Here
About Your Writer: Adam E. Smith
Adam Smith - Staff WriterAdam E. Smith is a music enthusiast and journalist living in Delray Beach, Florida. His progressive writing endeavors have been featured in publications ranging from The NewTimes Broward/Palm Beach to South Florida magazines Barcode and WeMerge. Employing a hands on approach to building a narrative, Adam can be found haunting local music venues and festivals in the state of Florida and abroad. To contact him directly please send all questions and comments to adam@auramusicfestival.com
Know Your AURA: Vote to Aura 2012!
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Vote to Aura 2012 is a fan choice contest that pits eleven of the best up-and-coming bands against each other for a chance to perform at the 3rd Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival. After hitting capacity with the second installment of AURA last year, the only option this year was for us to bring you a bigger and better event. With that in mind, we have worked to build the strongest lineup to date. In addition to that, there will also be new interactive activities planned that start even before you arrive.
The people do have a voice, and we proudly announce your chance to become a part of making the last artist addition to the AURA lineup. This is your opportunity to see your favorite new band showcase their talent on the stages at Forever Florida Ranch. Voting is open now and can be cast until December 28th, 2011 at 5:00 PM EST. Good luck to all the artists!
Follow the link on Facebook to vote your favorite artist to AURA! http://www.facebook.com/AuraMusicEvents?v=app_126231547426086
 
Artist Spotlight: An Interview With ArtOfficial
artofficial banner South Florida-based Sun Sentinal writer Dan Sweeney recently described ArtOfficial's latest album release Vitamins and Minerals as, "the best thing to come out of the South Florida hip-hop scene in years." Given the region's music climate that boasts power players on their way to household names, this is a bold claim that is backed up by a consensual truth. Sonically, the quintet from Miami brings polished instrumentals that transgress New Orleans horns, gritty pianos, technical bass jumps and two-step beats that are independently impressive. Emcees Logics and Newsense spray their vocals onto the fusion-funk canvas and paint narratives of life, love and universal truths.
For music connoisseurs that encourage equal opportunity genre use, the welcomed switch from rap harmonization over throwback hip-hop to full band jazz breakdowns in a single song, is appealing and encouraged. This is no accident. ArtOfficial is the product of two bands melding their influences and experience to take off running in the direction of building a rap sheet as the best showmen in the Magic City. The guys' efforts have gained attention of hip-hop heroes KRS-One and Pharoah Monch, both of which they've shared the stage with, and have had videos featured on the Roots' Okay Player site. They even spit among rap royalty when opening up for Wu-Tang Clan. Early successes have given the guys the platform to perfect their art, and their status as a must-see act for the dance party-inclined is official. Logics took some time to talk about the new album, live band hip-hop and where ArtOfficial is heading.
You guys just released your latest studio effort, Vitamins & Minerals, in November. On the title track, the jazz hook repeats "vitamins and minerals, this here's how we livin' though." What is the significance of the album title in a cosmic sense?
We left the album title open for interpretation. I like when a listener comes to their own conclusion. Sometimes what people come up with is more interesting than any meaning we apply to it. Everyone in the band has their own personal definition.. I can guarantee that. To me, Vitamins & Minerals symbolizes a completeness. By that I mean that we completely submerged ourselves in this project and in turn provided something complete for people to enjoy. Hopefully something timeless. Something they can relate to and a counter-balance to all the sonic-high-fructose-corn-syrup.

You have a few collaborations on Vitamins & Minerals with Miami musicians like Mayday's Wrekonize and even the Miami Symphonic Strings. How influential is the Miami music scene in crafting your style and overall approach to music?
We're lucky to have good resources a phone call away. Vitamins & Minerals is a Miami record - no doubt about it. It might not have the familiar sounds of a Miami record, but Miami is evolving so fast these days that it's getting harder to pigeon hole us. The Miami spirit is definitely in there though. Being crafty, working with what you have around you, and melding sounds, cultures and genres, that is all in this record.

Your approach to hip-hop is instrumentally nontraditional with a meld of jazz, funk and fusion. When in the studio, how does this affect the writing process? For example, does the beat come first or do the lyrics form and you fit the instrumental to those hooks and verses?
Our formula is pretty loose. Sometimes the lyrics come first, sometimes a keyboard riff, or a programmed drum loop. Newsense and I come from a hip-hop background. The rest of the band comes from a jazz and funk background. We don't necessarily plan to smash genres together, it just happens from everyone playing off their strengths. Over the years we've gotten more adventurous, so our sound will keep evolving.

Having a live backing band gives you an advantage over emcees with just a DJ, as it gives you the freedom to control tension and release. Beyond that, what else sets ArtOfficial apart in the live setting?
I'm always on stage looking out, so it's hard for me to pinpoint what attracts outsiders looking in. I think what catches people is our sound - hearing raps on top of a funk and jazz band with rock band-like energy, sounding unforced - that's what stops people. There's a lot of improv on stage too. Just having the label of "hip-hop band" sets us apart.

How did you meet artist Luis Toledo?
The internet. I spent tons of time researching, looking for something exceptional and representative of ArtOfficial and Vitamins & Minerals. Luis' work is amazing. I can't say much more. He has incredible vision and the talent to execute it.

Collaborations between artists and musicians seem to be more important than ever before. His art represents themes of life, identity and reality. Did you choose his work because this represents your approach to music as well?
The particular piece we chose for Vitamins & Minerals spoke to me on a subconscious level. I'd be lying if I said I could describe why. The piece just felt right. The colors felt right. Chaotic elements perfectly put together. In some twisted way, that's us.

How do you expect your brand of live instrumental hip-hop to be received at a festival heavily represented by jambands and live-electronic acts?
With open arms of course! Lucky for us, jam band lovers are pretty open-minded. They want to have fun, vibe off the energy and appreciate the musicianship. Check, check and check!

Other than producing innovative hip-hop and tearing up stages, what can we expect from the ArtOfficial camp leading up to AURA Music & Arts Festival in March?
Producing innovative hip-hop and tearing up stages is kind of our forte. We're always working on putting out new visuals, new sounds and of course, going city to city. Life of a vagabond.

Local Love: Green Sunshine
The art of genre blending is a perfectionist game and requires music IQ and overt creativity beyond the standard requirements from any musician. Traditional funk, rock and hip-hop combine in perfect harmony with the diverse septet Green Sunshine. Throw in a horn element, thick bass bombs, smooth rap presentation, and you have the formula that sets Green Sunshine apart from their live band hip-hop counterparts. Resident Tampa Emcees Motown Tea, Reason and (Optimus) Rhyme define the lyrical front with soulful vocal breakdowns and uplifting rap verses that fit, and accent, the groove progressions.
Feel good party anthems and dance hall kick starters are what Green Sunshine specialize in. Coming off the release of their first full-length album in October, the funksters have been promoting the tracks off From A Planet With A Green Sun at major music events like Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival, Orange Blossom Jamboree, Jambando and will help Florida music fans bring in the new year with a slot at the highly anticipated Bond-Fire Music Festival before bringing the hippy-hop boogie to AURA.

On The Radar: The Fritz
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Taking form in 2007, The Fritz has been building a band sound that combines funk and rock improvisation with hints of jazz, live electronic and world music. Screaming guitars, soulful vocals, bouncing organ tones and concentrated grooves create a desirable earful. Their efforts and unique approach have afforded them well-deserved success in the South East as they relentlessly tour and recruit a fan base.
A strategic relocation to the music hub of Asheville, NC resulted in a partnership with The Macro-Management Group. From there, a snowball effect of milestones took form with a residency at Modaddy's Bar, featurs on radio stations like WNCW 88.7 and touring through Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Adding to their festival appearance experience, The Fritz earned a spot on the eclectic lineup for the Blackwater Music Festival this year.
Right now, the guys somehow manage to find the time to write new music and will be recording a new album in Florida a month before they tear it up at AURA. That album will be released during the summer just in time for festival season.

WHERE CAN YOU SEE OUR FEATURED BANDS?

ArtOfficial On Tour

  • Thursday 12/22 @ Nick & Johnnie's, Palm Beach, FL
  • Friday 12/23 @ Lucky Clover, Miami, FL
  • Saturday 1/7 @ Bougainvillea's, Miami, FL
  • Friday 1/13 @ Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
  • Friday 1/20 @ The Stage, Miami, FL
  • Friday 1/27 w/ Reptar @ Will's Pub, Orlando, FL
  • Saturday 2/11 @ GrassRoots Festival, Miami, FL

Green Sunshine On Tour

  • Friday-Saturday 12/30-31, The Bond-Fire Music Festival, Lakeland, FL
  • Saturday 1/7 @ Crowbar, Tampa, FL
  • Saturday 1/28 @ Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, FL
  • Friday 2/10 @ Titanic Brewery, Miami, FL
  • Saturday 2/11 @ Guanabanas, Jupiter, FL
  • Sunday 2/12 BLP Rockout With Your Cookout @ Hurricane Bar & Lounge, Delray Beach, FL

The Fritz On Tour

  • Friday 12/16 @ Palm Coast Coffee and Pub, St. Simons Island, GA
  • Saturday 12/17 @ Blues Rock Café, Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Thursday 12/29 @ Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, Knoxville, TN
  • Friday 12/30 @ MoDaddy's, Asheville, NC
  • Saturday 12/31 @ Dog Star Tavern, Fernandina Beach, FL

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AURA Music & Arts Festival Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 2

The second issue of the AURA Music & Arts Festival newsletter that I have been writing. This issue features Aquaphonics, Fusik and J2K and an overview of the festival site Forever Florida Ranch.



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NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 2

Included In This Issue:

  • Know Your Aura - Forever Florida Ranch, St. Cloud, Florida
  • Artist Spotlight - Aquaphonics
  • Local Love - FUSIK
  • On The Radar - J2K
  • Featured Bands - Upcoming Tour Dates
Know Your AURA: Forever Florida Ranch in St. Cloud, Florida

A return to the 4,700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area will set the tone for the foundation of the third installment of the Aura Music & Arts Festival this coming March. The remote location boasts nine unique ecosystems ranging from pine flatwoods to marsh and cypress domes. The feel of a real, almost untouched Florida environ is in full effect when roaming the festival grounds. The drive into Forever Florida builds the isolation theme as the dirt road takes you deep into the natural surroundings before reaching the retrofitted festival area.
The region is home to countless varieties of flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, nearly 200 species of birds and even the endangered Florida panther. Small lakes sit right in the middle of the concert area and provide a natural aesthetic facilitated by the terrain. Beyond that, there is also the presence of streams, forests, pastures and wetlands. The scenery is really the perfect backdrop for a music getaway free of distractions and hell bent on emphasizing the most natural thing in the world - music.
Geographically speaking, the Forever Florida location could not be better at serving as a central point for Floridians traveling from all over the state. If you're driving, it is just 2 hours from Tampa, 3 hours from Miami and Jacksonville, and 5 hours from Tallahassee. In addition, Downtown Orlando is only a short 30-minute drive for any out of state folks that want to fly in.

Artist Spotlight: An Interview With Jessiah Weston of Aquaphonics
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Aquaphonics have been hard at work making a lot of noise in the South Florida region. With the release of their new Headline EP and a string of shows opening for bands like Perpetual Groove and Cope, the dance-fusion rock trio has solidified their status as a local gem with the potential for fueling much more in the way of success. I caught up with drummer Jessiah Weston amid his busy schedule of relentlessly playing all the Southeast Florida venues the band can get their hands on.
A certain level of being enigmatic, from a sound perspective, seems to be something you guys have embraced. What is the proper way of describing the collective sound that Aquaphonics aim to produce?
I think for the most part we want to make feel good dance music. But that is just the canvas for what we are really trying to achieve, which is a connection point, the energy exchange that takes place between audience and the band. Personally it is my church, it's a realm that I will never be able to explain with words.

As of right now, you do not have a true bass player, yet you creatively fill that role. How do you pull that off?
We have the talent of [keyboardist] Alan Martinke to thank for filling that role. His ability to independently play the bass with his left hand and the rest of his key parts with his right still blows my mind to this day.

Do you foresee adding in a full time bass player in the future?
We have had sit-in guests, as well as a full time bass player from time to time in the past, but for a permanent situation it is going to take the perfect fit. With our location, which is in the middle of nowhere, it might take some time to find that person, but yes it is something that we would like to eventually have.

Aquaphonics are returning to AURA this year. What are your thoughts on having a hometown festival that features lots of Florida bands and brings together the local fanbase?
We truly love AURA! It was the first festival we ever played, so that is always going to be dear to our hearts. Daryl is one of the first people to ever help us out. He does an amazing job with AURA, and we are blessed to be a part of the third year.

Lyrically it seems you guys are inspired, or motivated, by progressive thinking and even revolutionary/activist themes. How important are these things to you personally and in reference to the creation of music?
I'm probably most to blame for that. I have always been somewhat of an activist, and I've always seemed to incorporate my views into my music even before Aquaphonics. I have come to realize it is all about subtlety. I have to stop myself at every gig from going on some kind of rant because I know my ideas do not represent the band as a whole. My approach is to send the message subconsciously through the energy I put into the music and with that, the lyrics have more meaning.

Given recent events relating to that and musicians that joined in efforts such as Occupy Wall Street, how important do you think it is for music and artist to play a role in movements such as this?
Musicians and artists can reach and affect a lot of people. I think this can be good and bad in theses situations. I think if the message is peaceful and positive, then it could be used in a powerful way to unite the people. The sound of music is more important in this movement then most might think, whether it's the beat of the drum that the protesters march to, or the soundtrack of that amazing video that inspired you. I personally would like to be more involved with the Occupy Wall Street movement and take part in the dialogue, but my location prevents me from doing that. I do my part locally by choosing carefully what I spend my money on and what company's I support.

You recently released an LP of live staple tracks. What is the writing process like for you guys? Do you have any new material that you are testing in the live setting?
We don't write as much as we should, and the process changes from time to time. Sometimes we write as a two-piece with just myself and Steve [Elmore], or myself and Alan, and sometimes we write as a three piece. One thing for sure is the songs we write are never done, and that's the beauty of it. We are still developing as a band so we try different things to see what people respond to. Every Aquaphonics show is a test in a sense.

Any plans for future studio releases?
Nothing for 2011 but we really want to spend some time in a studio and hope to do so in 2012.

Are there any charities or philanthropy that Aquaphonics are involved with?
We have some great ideas for when we get to that point, but currently we are limited to just playing free shows or a benefit for a cause that we believe in collectively. We look forward to getting more involved in food and water quality awareness. It is one of my biggest passions and so very important worldwide.

The near future looks bright for you guys, what would you say we should expect from you guys between now and AURA?
We really want to tour! I know these things take time but our goal would to do a Southeast run before AURA so more people can get familiar with our music. We also have plans to write a lot more new music.

Local Love: FUSIK
fusik banner Originating as a goal driven project with the sole intention of restoring the artistic integrity of hip-hop, the quintet known as Fusik has evolved into their namesake - a fusion of music. With the sharply honed trade tools of high-energy beats, funked out rhythms, polished solos and intricate compositions, these guys bring a totally unique sound that was built for danceability.
Early 2011 saw the band traveling across the pond for performances at international BBoy events in Nates, France and Warsaw, Poland. The globe trotters didn't stop there directing the mometum to Calaya, Mexico for a break out show that drummer Daniel Felix Garcia describes as one of our best internal performances. From there, a spot at the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival in Los Angeles punctuated an impressive touring rap sheet and secured them as the favorite live band for break-dancers worldwide.
Right now, the guys are translating that energy from their touring success to the City of Progress studio in North Miami. Their third album will drop in early 2012, and the first single, On The Fly, will come out on a 7 inch 45 RPM vinyl in December. The AURA veterans will ice a huge year with the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival World Finals before bringing their dynamic, homegrown fusion of hip-hop, jazz and funk to St. Cloud, Florida.
On The Radar: J2K
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Coming off an official after-party following Bassnectar's performance in Gainesville this past weekend, the trio choose to self-describe themselves as what took eons for quantum particles to align to construct the glorious trio of doom. J2K might be a progressive rock band with dance music tendencies and fusion accents, but they are more sonically inclined than these descriptors. Clean, deep bass rhythms, ethereal synthesizers, driving drums and smooth guitar work have earned these guys stage sharing rights with everyone from Dumpstaphunk to Big Gigantic, as well as AURA veterans Papadosio, Zoogma and The Heavy Pets.
Right now they are in the studio putting the finishing touches on their first album, which will feature fan favorite selections Spaghetti and Meatballs and Like Your Face. In November, they support Archnemesis at home and in St. Petersburg before bringing in the New Year with a slot at Bond Fire Music Festival. Look out for these guys on the front lines at AURA!
WHERE CAN YOU SEE OUR FEATURED BANDS?

Aquaphonics

FUSIK

  • December 11th in Winter Park, FL at OUTBREAK 7 Hip Hop Festival

J2K

  • November 4th w/ Archnemesis in Gainesville
  • November 5th w/ Archnemesis in St. Petersburg
  • December 31st at the Bond Fire Music Festival

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The Funky Nuggets 2011.12.17 Kevro's Art Bar Delray Beach, FL

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Winter live music sessions are in full swing as the temperature dips into the perfection range. A short lull in chaotic scheduling, due to the holiday weeks, presented a chance to catch up with some local acts that have been gaining momentum. Under the setting of an open air garage-turned-stage, The Funky Nuggets blazed through two sets at Kevro's Art Bar in Delray Beach this past Saturday. Their blend of alternative jam rock ranges from bluesy Grateful Dead sensibilities to fast-paced electronic dance grooves. It wasn't a forced effort to hear a rendition of Sublime's "What I Got"transition into "Home Again" by The Disco Biscuits before jamming back into the Brad Nowell anthem. To end the second set a full band switch with The Psychedelic Pubes provided for some invitingly off-kilter improv exploration. It also showed off the ability these young kids have in adapting to change in the sonic terrain. By cleaning up some of their transitions and changes, the threshold for potential is inspired, if not infinite, for the homegrown crew. 

After a break The Funky Nuggets returned for a more aggressive set that inspired the previously lackluster crowd to dance. An easy high light was a extended "Higher Ground" cover that caught legs into a spaced out jam. The open room, filled with choice street art and just enough prismatic lighting, was a perfect hang out spot for taking down some microbrews and soaking up the reason why Floridians deal with five months of summer to get two months of paradise. A great night with some worthwhile high lights from the Nugs. 





















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"Home again, home again, jiggety-jig."

Thursday, December 15, 2011

It's about time! Thanks to God, I finished my finals like a boss, and now I'm back home for about a month. I'm so thankful that I got through my first semester of college.

It's great to enjoy time with my father, mother, and little sister. I love it.

But wait...

*Car screech noise*

I have surgery next week. Yes, I'm going under the knife. It's okay, though. This surgery is not as serious as it sounds.

You see, I have six wisdom teeth, instead of four; and it's about time for those things to come out. My dentist can't even do it, so I have to go to a bloody oral surgeon.

When I made this appointment in August, the oral surgeon gave me a pill to take an hour before the surgery. It's kind of cute. The pill is in its own mini Ziploc bag that says "Pill Bag".

This is borderline depressing, though! I already took out four teeth a few years ago (to accommodate my braces), and now six more have to go?! That's ten teeth! TEN TEETH!

So yeah, I'll probably be loopy and in pain afterwards. I'll most likely be bed-ridden and have ice packs on my cheeks during Christmas. *Shrugs* Oh well.

If I'm not sleeping, groaning, or working on my artwork, I'll be doing my best to keep my blogging consistent. That's one of the most important things. My goal is to get 300 followers and/or 100,000 views before 2012. That would be awesome.

That's all I wanted to share with you. What are your plans for the holidays?!

I hope you all are doing exceptionally well!

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Orchard Lounge 2011.12.10 Vagabond Miami, FL

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Not many places in the country can brag about a mid-70 degree evening half way through December, but in Miami this climate fact is a justification for the location. That kind of logic can also be applied to traveling musicians that want to escape their Northern strong holds for a respite in a tropical paradise of sorts. It doesn't hurt that the Magic City is musically inclined and on a Saturday night the city folk are ready to lace up their dancing shoes and let their hair down. On tap this past weekend was a Chicago three piece DJ collective that goes by the festival-familiar nomenclature Orchard Lounge. A blessing of perfect weather, a free buzz from Grand Central's Absolut party and a mind for getting down on the get down with one of my more favored electronic groups was where my head was at when my taxi arrived downtown. 
Comprised of Ben Silver, and spouses Spencer Lokken and Bethany Lokken, the trio has spent the last eleven years building their Chicago-based funky down tempo space disco party sound. Their dynamic of personnel switching out periodically through an extended set opens up a rare diversification in sound exploration, but still toes the line in maintaining thematic undertones and consistent soundscapes.  The uniqueness has landed them spots playing along side just about every top tier live electronic band on the circuit. Festivals are where they made a name for themselves, but experiences from this writer has shown they really shine in intimate club venues with unsuspecting on lookers.
In other words, sonically speaking, the experience is often contingent on the atmosphere of the audience in play. The Vagabond shares a block with the likes of Miami's famous dance club Space, but the area surrounding the club borders on gritty neighborhoods like Overtown.  Although repping a sketchy vibe, the setting of an underground danceplex specializing in a mixed crowd hell bent on late night shenanigans should have been a sure bet.  In truth, this was a perfect venue for Orchard Lounge to strut their stuff, but the fragmented club owners made the mistake of having two other rooms open with DJs spinning. The end game was the generic hipster and hip-hop DJs outweighed the attendance in the main room where OL was on the decks.
Despite that, the patrons that did venture into the mix of colorful lights, wall projections and thumping technical house drops shuffled and socialized to the mix. Spencer got the ball rolling closer to 1 AM, and then passed it to Ben and Bethany after half hour runs by each. This would be repeated a couple times. Their individual approaches varied with each turn, but the beats never stopped and seemed to get better as the night progressed. Of course, that could have been the cocktails catching up. As the early morning neared, the crowd grew thin and bored with the set. In truth it seemed to lack any far reaching directional innovation, which is usually a staple trait for the threesome. In Miami it is expected that the energy should be higher from the crowd, but the lack of that reality was most likely the cause for a standard set. Usually this would be grounds for OL to bust out something special, or will their overt talents into the ears of those fortunate enough to be in the room.  Despite that, anything pumping from the minds of Orchard Lounge is still worth the ride. Mark it an eight.

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Mahluk-Mahluk Mitologi Dari Arab

Sunday, December 11, 2011

1. Bahamut

Bahamut atau dalam (bahasa arab) adalah ikan besar yang membantu bumi dalam Mitologi Arab. Dalam beberapa sumber, Bahamut digambarkan memiliki kepala menyerupai kuda nil atau gajah.
klo dilihat-lihat kek Barathum ya gan di hero dota itu loh hehehe

2. Dandan

Dandan atau Dendan adalah makhluk laut mitologi yang muncul di volume 9 dari The Book of 1001 Nights, atau 1001 Nights. Muncul dalam kisah Abdullah si Nelayan dan Abdullah si Merman, di mana nelayan ikan duyung jantan mengatakan bahwa Dandan adalah ikan terbesar di laut dan merupakan musuh duyung. Sebuah Dendan mampu menelan kapal dan seluruh awaknya dalam satu tegukan. cmn dalem satu tegukan gan

3. Falak

Falak legenda Bahamut adalah ular yang hidup di bawah Fire Realm. Ular ini dikatakan begitu besar sehingga hanya karena rasa takut terhadap kekuatan Allah saja yang bisa mencegahnya menelan semua ciptaan-Nya.

4. Genie

Dalam kebudayaan Arab, Genie atau Jin (Arab ??? : Jinni) adalah makhluk gaib yang menempati dunia paralel dengan umat manusia, dan bersama-sama dengan manusia dan malaikat membentuk tiga mahluk ciptaan Allah. Memiliki kehendak bebas, yang dapat berupa jin baik atau jahat.

5. Ghoul

Ghoul adalah makhluk mitologi rakasa dari cerita rakyat Arab kuno yang tinggal di kuburan dan tempat-tempat tak berpenghuni. Kata bahasa Inggris berasal dari nama Arab untuk makhluk: ??? ghul, yang secara harfiah berarti “setan”. Ghul adalah jenis jin jahat yang diyakini menjadi bapak iblis.
ini nih bapaknya iblis gan

6. Ifrit

Ifrit, juga dieja Efreet, juga ifreet, afrit, afreet (bahasa Arab: Ifrit: ) adalah jin kelas neraka, di bawah tingkat malaikat dan setan, terkenal akan kekuatan dan kelicikan.
Ifrit adalah makhluk bersayap api, baik perempuan atau laki-laki, yang tinggal di bawah tanah dan sering pergi ke reruntuhan. Menurut beberapa sumber, Ifrit hidup dalam sebuah masyarakat yang terstruktur di sepanjang garis suku Arab kuno, lengkap dengan raja-raja, suku, dan klan seperti manusia. ini yang biasanya dikenal dengan jin ifrit itu gan kayak dicerita-cerita

7. Karkadann


Ibnu Battuta dalam perjalanannya, menyebut badak di India adalah Karkadann. Karkadann adalah binatang yang sangat kejam, dapat mengusir binatang sebesar gajah. Ia akan melawan gajah dan membunuhnya. Kemudian akan mengangkatnya di atas kepala dalam kemenangan menggunakan tanduk. Memang rada mirip badak, tapi ada juga yang gambarin kayak Unicorn.

8. Marid

Marid seringkali digambarkan sebagai jenis yang paling kuat dari jin, memiliki kekuatan besar khususnya. Mereka adalah yang paling sombong. Seperti setiap jin, mereka memiliki kehendak bebas belum bisa dipaksa untuk melakukan tugas. Mereka juga memiliki kemampuan untuk memberikan harapan kepada manusia, tetapi biasanya membutuhkan pertempuran, ritual, atau penyembahan. kayak yg di jinnya ceritanya aladin itu gan tapi klo yg ini biasanya butuh ritual / tumbal hihihihi

9. Nasnas

Nasnas adalah makhluk raksasa dalam mitologi Arab. Menurut Edward Lane, penerjemah abad ke-19 dari The Arabian Nights, Nasnas adalah “setengah manusia; memiliki setengah kepala, setengah tubuh, satu tangan, satu kaki, yang mana banyak melompat dengan kelincahannya”. Hal ini diyakini sebagai keturunan setan disebut Shikk.

10. Sandwalker

Sandwalker umumnya dikenal sebagai makhluk yang sangat besar, paruh tajam dan ekor seperti kalajengking. Ia memiliki cakar besar seperti kepiting, yang digunakan untuk membawa pergi korbannya. Ia mengubur diri dalam pasir pada siang hari untuk menghindari deteksi, dan keluar pada malam hari untuk makan. Jarang memangsa manusia, biasanya berburu unta atau kuda.

11. Werehyena

Werehyenas adalah makhluk mitologi yang mampu berubah bentuk menjadi hyena atau manusia. Mereka yang hadir dalam cerita-cerita dari beberapa budaya Arab, Afrika dan Eurasia.
Seperti manusia serigala cerita rakyat Eropa, werehyena digambarkan sebagai shapeshifters, meskipun tidak seperti manusia serigala yang biasanya digambarkan sebagai manusia awalnya, beberapa pengetahuan mengenai werehyena bercerita tentang bagaimana mereka juga dapat menyamar sebagai manusia hyena.




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