The Doors Blog and Journals

so i rented these movies for the weekend and this is my review haha

 

i saw this for the first time...yeah yeah i know dont give me bull hahah and it was okay i guess it wasnt bad but it wasnt amazing. but it made me realize how jim morrison was wayyyy to into indians and drugs haha

 

 

wow wow wow! this movie......wow! i thought that seth rogen and adam sandler would be funny but this movie was actually real stupid and sad haha seriously maybe the title is ironic or something but the movie was not funny at all! a big downer :( but on the plus side the fighting scene was funny hahaaha it was realistic in general...but thats all i can say haha

 

wow this movie shocked me in a good way. I loved it! i am not to faund of the new horror movies but this one was amazing! a must see! it was like carrie meets the exorsists meets old school hollywood movies haha the only thing that i didnt like that would have made this an amazing movie was the graphics....they were too fake sometimes and it was a party pooper haha but other than that wow it was good.

 

xxxo

Ana Banana

Today's dedication is to the Doors fans out there.  I had a stroke of fantastic luck today and my co-worker couldn't get in any other station except one of the only good stations we have in the Boston area.  I actually got to hear some really good stuff, including The Doors.

I'm going for obscurity today, so I'm dedicating a song that I've never heard played on the radio in my entire life.  This song is a liquid acid trip for your ears.  So go enjoy!  Here's to the legacy of Mr. Mojo Risin.


The End Of The Night by The Doors

Take the highway to the end of the night
End of the night, end of the night
Take a journey to the bright midnight
End of the night, end of the night

Realms of bliss, realms of light
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to the endless night
End of the night, end of the night
End of the night, end of the night

Realms of bliss, realms of light
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to sweet delight
Some are born to the endless night
End of the night, end of the night
End of the night, end of the night

Thanks again for everyone who is sticking with me...just 9 more to go now.  As always, the song is in my green player on my main page.  Oh, and don't forget to visit Maddie.  She's got some good stuff happening in her dedications.  Go take a gander.

 

The GTO's

 

 

Today's featured band only released one album, but their influence is epic. The GTO's (or Girls Together Outrageously/Openly/Only/Occasionally/Overtly) were the brain child of Frank Zappa during the 1960's and began as a performance group, but eventually became a musical act. The band was composed of seven of the most legendary groupies in the Los Angeles music scene; Miss Sparky, Miss Lucy, Miss Christine, Miss Sandra, Miss Mercy, Miss Cynderella, and the most notorious Miss Pamela (a.k.a Pamela Des Barres).

Unlike most notable bands, it wasn't the GTO's music that made them a timeless act, it was the personal lives of each of the members. You would be pressed to find anyone as commited to the LA music scene during the 60's and 70's as each of the girls in the band. They partied with the likes of The Doors, Rod Stewart, The Byrds, Zappa, Gram Parsons, Alice Cooper, the list goes on and on. They defined what it meant to be a groupie...meaning they slept with musicans not out of desire for fame, but in appreciation of the sheer brilliance those people possessed.

If you've seen the film Almost Famous, the character Penny Lane was loosely based on GTO member Pamela Des Barres, who was one of the most famous groupies of all time. She had encounters with everyone from Jim Morrison to Mick Jagger and lots of others in between. She was there for virtually every now infamous show that happened in LA during that time...including the first shows of The Doors and Alice Cooper.

Today, there are a few GTO's still floating around...Pamela is now an author and frequently travels around the country doing book readings. Miss Cynderella was breifly married to John Cale and has since vanished into Middle America, as has Miss Mercy. Miss Sparky is now one of the executives at Disney. Sadly, Miss Lucy passed away from AIDS many years ago, and Miss Christine died of a drug overdose in 1972.

The music of The GTO's is rather hard to come by. The one album they released is titled Permanent Damage and it is now out of print. CD verisons of this album sell for anywhere between $40 and $100. However it is possible to still find cassette versions of the album online for a more affordable price. Amazon does have a few for sale and you can probably find them on ebay as well. If you want to learn more about The GTO's, I recommend that you check out the writings of Pamela Des Barres (especially her book "I'm With the Band". Their story really is a fascinating one and will give you a whole new appreciation for the role of women in the LA rock scene.

The Doors I find it pleonastic to talk about “Classic Rock” bands – but that doesn’t stop me, or anyone, from doing so. It’s always “Oh Lord, my mom saw this band and…”

Well my mom did see The Doors at this shitty amusement park in Utah called Lagoon. I suppose, at the time, the experience could be likened to Santa Cruz…hence Lost Boys…so that makes it cool.

Anyway, again one of my earliest memories is staring at the People Are Strange album, wondering about all those people, wondering why I strummed a guitar and couldn’t make Robbie Krieger sounds, wondering about a world outside my street block.

They have long-ass epics and two-minute pop monsters, but it is all kind of off, all genre-bending -- and they can actually make me enjoy music that sounds like a circus...I hate the circus. And dark...tormented enough, but clever about it.

People dismiss this band, frequently, as…I don’t know. But I know a lot of people who hate them, people who are into “goth” music, guitarists, keyboardists. I don’t get it. I’m not very poignant this morning and am starting to sound like a bad essay written by a 60-year old “poet”.

Though I’ve never really been able to get into the Velvet Underground, a band I’m supposed to love. I think The Doors spoiled that for me, as they always seem like the more talented version of VE.

“Hello, I Love You”

The lack of counterpoint that leads to the construction of that main riff, the texture of it, is brilliant. The echo-slide break-down and sudden key change make this a quick but complicated song – look at the sheet music for the guitar lines and you’ll notice all kinds of busy activity, like a Debussy work.

“Waiting For the Sun”

Again, it’s that distorted organ mixed with guitar that kills me. With “Waiting for you to BOOM BOOM come along”, he lyrically returns to reality and wonders "what went wrong". Spaced out sad song.

“Spanish Caravan”

Ahhhhhh! Of course the live version is with an electric guitar, but it’s still so intricate. One of the biggest rock bands in the world, playing a song like this in front of stadiums?

Bands used to be clever.

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I've been tagged by Kairbears4!  Huzzah.  Now you'll get some info on Ten of my favorite bands, though it's gonna be hard to narrow it down. 

 

10. JET

 I discovered this band when I was about 13 and they haven't stopped rocking me.  I was watching a late night television program and they announced a band named 'Jet' was playing. I took it as a McCartney reference and tuned it. Not only did I like their sound, but I though that Nic Cester looked a little like John Lennon.  I bought "Get Born" the next day.  I've yet to see them live, but I will.  I just gotta wait for them to do a second round from "Shine On."

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9. The Doors

The Doors have always been a part of my life as lons I can remember, but it wasn't until Freshman-Sophmore summer.  I don't know what it is about Jim Morrison.  He moves me in unexplainable ways.  Definately one of biggest influences.

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8. Phantom Planet

I first heard these guys when I was about eight.  Then I grew up and bought their albums. And I loved it.  Even though Jason doesn't drum for them anymore.  No music list of mine is complete with out a little Phantom Planet.

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7. The Travelling Wilburys

George Harison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison.  Wonderful.  At least the George Harrison and Tom Petty part.  Dylan and I have a history.  Seriously, though, this was the band that made me realize how muchI like Tom Petty's funny little voice.  Now constantly I ask myself why I don't own any Tom Petty Albums.

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6. The Byrds

I don't talk about them much, but I love them.  So much of my childhood was engulfed by The Byrds.

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5. David Bowie

True, he's a solo artist, not a band but I would be lying if I didn't say that Bowie's music has greaty shaped my life.  There wasn't anyone like him before him and there will never be anyone after.  He's a guru of fashion, art, music, film and all things beautiful and cutting edge. He's the reason I picked up a saxophone when I was younger. I love David Bowie.

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4. The Glenn Miller Orchestra

I know, I'm a big giant nerd.  But if not for Glenn Miller I probably wouldn't have had the incentive to go into jazz/Big band. Right now we're working on "In The Mood" and the solo is kicking my ass.

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3. The Killers

I first heard them when Hot Fuss came out and ran to the store to pick up a copy.  I thought that "Mr. Brightside" had an early Bowie sort of feel and I went CRAAAAAZY.  Since then I can only say that their music continues to improve.  In my opinion, Sam's Town deserved a grammy.  It's the Sgt. Pepper's of our day.

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2. Fall Out Boy

If The Killers released this generations Sgt. Pepper's with Sam's Town then Fall Out Boy has released Revolver in the form of Infinity on High.  They have a lot of growing left to do.  Forget what the hater's say, Fall Out Boy is a serious band.  The more music they create the more mature it becomes.  I adore these guys.  Every time I see them in concert it;s a spiritual experience.  I feel reborn and I see some sort of function to my life.

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1. The Beatles

Yes, I am so cliche that I chose The Beatles as my number one band.  Essentially The Beatles have been a driving force in my music career and enjoyment of music.  I'm a Beatles Freak, I won't lie.  I have every album and a head full of useless Beatles Trivia.  You can say anything and I can link it to The Beatles some way, some how. I kid you not.

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And thus my list ends.

 

 

  I tag..... whoever wants to make a list.  woot!

 

Time for Lindsey to start blogging! :D

I figure, I've always got things on my mind, quite strange topics at times, so why not share them, eh?

This blog is brought on by the fact that I am currently listening to "This Disaster" by New Found Glory. I bought this album, "Catalyst", in 7th grade. It is still rad as hell.
So, in honor of the loveliness that is New Found Glory, here is my list of.....

10 NOT-SO-NEW SONGS THAT ARE STILL DA BOMB!

:D

10. "Chemical, Chemical" by Pretty Girls Make Graves
Catchy, bouncy, danceable track. AMAZING lyrics. "See the strange girl talking to her shadow/ She's got a secret to tell/ Her imaginary friend knows everything/ Don't let her go out"..... AH! I have no idea what they meant by these lyrics, but I see it as kind of mocking how society's solution for everything is to lock people up in mental wards or medicate them. And it isn't always the right solution! I won't go into my speech about meds and therapists.... I'm sure I'm already boring you and your 3 second attention span. Either way, PGMG is such a phenomenal band.

9. "Mary the Ice Cube" by Primus
Primus.... ah, Primus. I LOVE THIS BAND! Any of their songs could've made my list.... but "Mary the Ice Cube" happens to be my personal favourite of Primus, and my favourite to imitate, so it ended up here.  I mean COME ON.... "Pretty little ice cube, where've you gone?!"... can lyrics get any better than that? It was between this and "Too Many Puppies", which my sister and I like to sing together, as a fun family bonding experience. Primus is amazing, Primus never gets boring. That is why its here. GO BUY SOME PRIMUS. Unless you're closed minded in your musical choices, of course.

8. "This Disaster" by New Found Glory
It was 7th grade. I had no friends. I turned on the TV. "All Downhill From Here" was playing on TRL. It sounded good to me. I ran to the store. I bought the album. I fell in love with "This Disaster" moments after buying it. It is still wonderful, and brings back great memories.

7. "11 A.M" by Incubus
ANY of Incubus' songs could be put in this spot. Brandon Boyd is one of the most talented songwriters my ears have ever encountered. Can you name for me a horrifying Incubus lyric? No sir, you can't! Because they are all genious. What really made "11 A.M" my pick for this, over any other Incubus song, are a few simple lines... "All the credits strewn in signifying the end, but I missed the best part. Could we please go back to the start?" Beautiful, beautiful words.

6. "Death to Birth" by Pagoda
Okay, so this one isn't all that old. Two years, give or take a bit. But it is by far, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever released since the new millenium rolled around. Micheal Pitt's voice just tears at my heart strings. I don't know if he acutally was sincere about the song and its meaning, but if he wasn't, he did a damn good job of pretending! haha. It just sounds so REAL to me. Like he acutally MEANS what he is saying, which is rare to find these days. Most "artists" throw a few words down on paper to make money, not to say something meaningful. The huge Nirvana influence this band has doesn't hurt either - Nirvana have always been a great inspiration to me, artistically, and I am a huge fan. Most of you Buzzneteers probably haven't heard of this band.... go look them up NOW. Please. You probably won't like it if you are a fan of strictly Panic! At the Disco, Cute is What We Aim for, and the like. But give it a try. Expand your musical horizons. If you hate it, you wasted 4 minutes or so of your life.... but it will be worth it, to branch out from your normal listening habits.

5. "Whoops, I OD'd" by NOFX
Alright. NOFX. Amazing band. I was introduced to them [musically, not literally] by my uncle. I was unsure about the music at first, because I was a kid, and they seemed very political to me. I was like "I'm 12, what the fuck do I care about politics?" haha. Most kids have that attitude, so you really can't blame me! ...And then I heard this song. It is so different from the rest of their music. A far cry from "She's Nubs", teehee. :] That's for sure. So musically, I was very surprised by it, just because when I thought NOFX I thought of high tempo, government bashing punk music. Then I payed attention to the lyrics, and that's what the song really got at me... the situation it describes is so sad! AAH! The lyrics got me hooked. I'm still hooked. It is so fantabulous.

4. "Marigold" by Nirvana
This song was my obsession for over a year. And I don't exaggerate when I say "obsession". I listened to it every day. Nearly all day. On repeat, for hours on end. I have no idea what attracted me to it, but the first time I heard it, I was amazed. It relaxed me, put me in a trance even. It still has that effect on me, though I don't listen to it nearly as much as I used to. I can't put my finger on it, but something about this song just makes me feel relieved. Like a million pounds have been taken off of my shoulders. It is quite the odd sensation, haha. GO LISTEN TO THIS, NOW.

3. "Hello, I Love You" by the Doors
Do I even need to explain this one? It is the fucking DOORS. That is all the explanation you need, haha.

2. "Too Much" by the Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were my childhood obsession. I must admit, I still love them. Who doesn't want to spend their Sunday nights jumping around and singing along to "Wannabe"?! But to the point, now... "Too Much" has gotten me through more rough times than Colonel Sanders has put chickens through. I have probably listened to this more than ANY other song that I have EVER heard in my entire 16 years. I still play it, at least once a month. It gets me through the sad times, and reminds me of childhood, oh my dearest childhood, when my biggest concern was whether or not Stephen would share his crayons with me.

1. "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles
Okay, so the Beatles might've been my parents' favourite band growing up, and the "cool" kids aren't into them anymore [not that I care, ha!], but I just can not get enough of this song. The Beatles were the first GOOD band I was into. My mom had a record, from her childhood, with "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and another song [I don't remember which haha, I was like 5!] on it. I was a young'n back then, but I fell so in love with that song and the band. When I moved on from "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" I discovered the many other amazing Beatles tunes, one of which was Eleanor Rigby, which remains my favourite song in the whole wide UNIVERSE to this day.

THEY live fast and die young, believing that it's better to burn out than fade away.

Now, for the first time, medical scientists have found that rock stars live life in deadly fashion.

Adding weight to The Who's lyric "Hope I die before I get old", a study of more than 1000 US and British rock stars found they were up to three times more likely to die early than other people of the same age.

Researchers from Britain's Liverpool John Moores University found that 100 stars died prematurely between 1956 and 1999.

Drug and alcohol abuse accounted for more than one in four deaths, while car accidents, heart disease, suicide and violence were also big killers.

The average age of death for American rockers was 42 — the age Elvis was when he died of a heart attack — and 35 for European stars.

Published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the study found a sharp decline in deaths after 1980, the year Australia lost AC/DC's Bon Scott to alcohol poisoning at the age of 33.

Ross Wilson, the lead singer of Daddy Cool, who began their climb to fame in the 1970s, said the first flush of success was a "pressure cooker" for young musicians.

"It's like the last temptation of Christ. All the things are laid out in front of you, and will you take them or will you remain a human being?" he said. "People are telling you non-stop that you're fabulous and in the back of your mind you're going, 'No I'm not, I'm just a normal guy.' There's this conflict in your brain and it can wear you down."

Australian rock stars who have struggled with fame include Grinspoon lead singer Phil Jamieson, who last month spoke about his battle with drug addiction, and Silverchair's Daniel Johns, who succumbed to anorexia before beating the slimmers' disease. The suicide of INXS singer, 37-year-old Michael Hutchence, shocked the world in 1997.

Wilson says young stars are vulnerable and open to exploitation. "The industry is constantly gobbling young people up and sometimes it's irresponsible and downright criminal. It's a high-risk business where you're encouraged to be bad," he said.

While some hard-living rock veterans such as Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who recently joked that he had snorted his father's ashes, have defied the odds to survive fame's pitfalls, many famous lives have been cut tragically short. Grunge pioneer Kurt Cobain, Doors vocalist Jim Morrison and guitar legend Jimi Hendrix all died at the age of 27, as did Stones founder Brian Jones and Janis Joplin.

AC/DC biographer Murray Engleheart believes modern day musicians do not party as hard.

"It was nothing special to drink a bottle of Johnnie Walker every night back in the '70s, but these days you don't see bottles of Jack Daniel's and beer sitting on the top of amplifiers — you see bottles of mineral water."

Well, the one thing I got out of breaking my arm and spending time at home was another video. I had a series of material left from last year's Italy trip which I was dying to use for another video for some time now. So I finally sat down and put the whole thing together.

The video is called 'Not To Touch the Earth' can be found here.

Featuring an unsuspecting Japanese tourist encountered in the dome in the town of Spoleto in Italy, the video incorporates a series of sequences shot on the island of Elba, in the region of Umbria and in Florence. It can be seen as something of a corollary piece to the previous video, Liquid Light, in that it is also about movement - but here, it is a less peaceful movement.

The music is the track Coro by Ryuichi Sakamoto, from his album Chasm.

The words are taken from the Doors' song Not to Touch the Earth. This is an excerpt from The Celebration Of The Lizard, a 133-line poem by Jim Morrison that was going to take up the first side of the album Waiting For The Sun. However, in the end only a part of the 24 minute song was put on the album.

music sounds like, Pussycatdolls, 50cent, GwenStefani, pink, Unk, R. Kelly, Rihanna, Shakira, Shop Boyz, PainWhite T's, TPainFeatYoung JOC, AvrilLavigne, LilMama, FalloutBoy, Heuy

music sounds like, Pussycatdolls, 50cent, GwenStefani, pink, Unk, R. Kelly, Rihanna, Shakira, Shop Boyz, PainWhite T's, TPainFeatYoung JOC, AvrilLavigne, LilMama, FalloutBoy, Heuy, HanahMontana, SeanKingston, LLOYD, Daughtry, CarrieUnderwood, Timbaland, BowWow, Ciara
 

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all of my friends keep dieing... so i figured i'd post some poetry from my first poetic idol... i hope you enjoy . . . . .

 

"I am the Lizard King - I can do anything - I can make the Earth stop in its tracks - I made the blue cars go away - For seven years I dwelt in the loose palace of exile - Playing strange games with the girls of the island - Now I have come again - To the land of the fair, and the strong, and the wise - Brothers and Sisters of the pale forest - O Children of Night - Who among you will run with the hunt?                

                                      -cries of assent-

Now Night arrives with her purple legion - Retire now to your tents and to your dreams - Tomorrow we enter the town of my birth - I want to be ready.

Music

Fade

end"

[From "Celebration of the Lizard" by Jim Morrison]