An evening of pure rock.
Posted on June 25th, 2006
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 12:46 pm
So, I saw the Pillows at the Crocodile Cafe yesterday, and that was pretty cool by itself, but I definitely didn’t go alone either. See, I not only went with people from Anime Kingdom, I not only went with people from BCC, I had a number of people from both those groups plus a friend from the internet and a fan (of Rai and I) (though I knew her previously I didn’t realize that she’d become a nerdcore fan because, of well, me) both of whom I ran into after the show (well, I saw Ferquin earlier but we couldn’t hang out until later.) Thus, inspite of the fact that it was insanely miserably hot inside of the club (the words “finnish sauna” were spoken by the drummer about the situation,) it was just an outstanding experience. I mean, seeing a great rock concert is awesome – it can be a pretty amazing experience by itself, but to do that with tons of friends from pretty much everything I’m involved in, shoot – normally I don’t get that kind of awesome until PAX, if then.
Granted, I was kind hoping to get everyone together for bubble tea post-show, and though that didn’t quite pan out, I think on the whole it’s not too much of a thing – to everyone who I couldn’t hang out with last night, I’ll make it up to you within the summer. That’s a promise, because you’re all awesome, even if it means some forming an uberposse of people at PAX. I mean with Anime Kingdom friends, BCC friends, nerdcore friends/fans, fellow nerdcore artists, various people from various internet forums and maybe a couple camera crews too? Sounds like quite a party to me. Or full-out insanity. Either way, it’ll rock. Still, maybe hanging out in smaller groups would be more advisable. Oh well, whatever happens, happens. 😀
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Thinkin of a master plan…
Posted on June 20th, 2006
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 8:54 pm
“Cuz ain’t nuthin but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper but still comin up with lint
So I start my mission- leave my residence
Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents”
-Eric B and Rakim, “Paid in Full.”
Being gainfully unemployed is convenient when you have classes, because it ensures you have the focus to make the grade – no exhaustion or distraction because of work. It also makes it easy to go some place for a vacation because you don’t have to clear the time with anyone; you just go. However, it also makes it hard to go some place for a vacation because of one small thing: no money. So, in a sad and likely futile attempt to get some scratch so I’m not living off of animation studios lunch/dinner meetings and ramen while I’m in LA, I’m selling some old stuff of mine on EBay. At the moment it’s just anime DVDs, but I should have some old programming books and text books up soon enough too.
Ce la vie.
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Z O M G Torrents.
Posted on June 7th, 2006
Filed under: Music News,Reviews — Karl Olson @ 10:02 am
Rhyme Torrents that is, as in the first disc of that compilation is now up online as a torrent. And it’s fairly awesome. It’s by no means perfect, but pretty much everyone raises their game when they aren’t in fact delivering for the first time, though the debut tracks on this CD are fantastic. Particular favorites are as follows:
Nursehella – Nursehellamentary – Absolutely off the hook. With lines like “I’m super evil dead / so won’t you hail to the queen,” combined with her ODB meets Mia delivery and Baddd Spellah’s intensionally raw but excellent production, and it’s got indie radio classic written all over it. It just explodes with personality, and it’s one heck of a track to step on the scene with.
Beefy – Tub of Tabasco – Easily the best rapper in all of Pasco. On a more serious note, he leveled up his game yet again, and the result is just awesome. Funny, energetic and generally great in a party rap way, though there is certainly plenty of wit in their as well.
Monzy – Kill Dash Nine – If you get the reference in the title, you’re already pretty darn nerdy, and after the smart alek 50 cent reference at the very opening of the song (“G STUDENT”,) from there it’s a non-stop barrage of computer references, all in the context of furthering the CS geeksta feud between Monzy and MC Plus+, and with lines like “You thought the seven-layer model /referred to a burrito,” I think there will continue to be “drama in the Ph.D.”
Lil Nix – Off the Markov – Speaking of Comp Sci feuds, Lil Nix swoops in and makes her own claim to be the best Comp Sci mc. The production is a bit plain, but her delightfully jazzy and ambient flow combined with lines like “Homeboy couldn’t program a TI-82,” and “I dream in assembly” result in pretty cool little track.
MC Frontalot vs. Baddd Spellah – Nerdcore Hip Hop 2006 – Absolutely sick. The word “crunk” even applies here – I’m almost expecting Lil Jon to pop out at any minute and be like “NEEEEEEERDCOOOOOOOOORE.” Baddd Spellah just recontextualizes the song excellently, and the additional elements recorded for this new mix are awesome (“In the dos double O six! Uhhh, that’s what year it is, currently.”)
Shael Riley feat Beefy – Miss Information – Filthy, smart alek and insane, but the flows are excellent and the misinformation on various nerdcore mcs is witty and sharp (their jab at me “What’s the problem my son? It seems that you met my friend Ultraklystron! He’s a werewolf, by gum / and he can’t stand Japanese Animation.” The production is pretty pretty solid too.
Oh yeah, my contribution and Rai’s track are the best. Totally 😉
/yes, I will be doing this for each disc as they are released.
//or not.
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Original Content.
Posted on June 1st, 2006
Filed under: Music News — Karl Olson @ 12:58 am
This is the beginning of revolution, maybe. 😉
At the very least, I’d like to make it an EP’s worth of content – 5-8 songs. If only because it gives me the excuse to do something other than wait for things to get to a point where releasing OpenSource Lyricist is viable/sensible. Besides, Rai’s fun to work with.
PS: The Nerdcore compilation is apparently looking like it’s going to be out 6/06/2006, so instead of seeing The Omen, check out all 4 discs that’ll be hitting for free on the internet that day. It’ll rock your socks with some 40+ artists IIRC.