the beat of my drum
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Can I Get An Amen?
Nate HarrisonCan I Get An Amen?2004A critical perspective of perhaps the most sampled drum beat in the history of recorded music, the Amen Break. It begins with the pop track Amen Brother by 60's soul band The Winstons, and traces the transformation of their drum solo from its original context as part of a 'B' side vinyl single into its use as a key aural ingredient in contemporary cultural expression. [...]
PETRAEUS EXPECTED TO BEAT WAR DRUM WITH IRAN
gUS General David Petraeus America's commander in Iraq General David Petraeus is expected to beat the drum for a war against Iran by making harsh anti-Tehran allegations. According to the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Petraeus' harsh remarks against Iran in next week's testimonies in Washington will be a repeat of his previous allegations. http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=50323§ionid=3510203 He maintains that Tehran is intervening in Iraq. Such accusations can set the stage for 'a US attack [...]
Open Question: Tropican Commercial Music?
I couldn't figure what artist and song it was playing during that tropicana orange juice commercial. It was mellow blues/jazz guitar solo with only a drum beat backing it. Can anyone tell me who that was? I'm a musician so random songs playing during commercials fascinate me, not to mention I'm a bit O.C.D. seriously, if you know what i'm talking about, please tell me, it sounds like Robben Ford but I'm not sure [...]
In the shadow of the lion: the sad truth about the powerless president...
Marching to the beat of another man's drum Tomorrow marks the official opening of Parliament in South Africa for the year 2008. The keynote speaker on this occasion, as usual, is our State President, the leader of our nation, who traditionally use this occasion to set the tone of things to come and give the nation an indication of what they can expect. Every other year the media speculates about what he may or may not divulge; the usual "informed opinions" from those supposedly in the know bore us to the [...]
It Ain?t Old School, New School, it?s True School Rap
It was about this time last year when Talib Kweli dropped the first single from Ear Drum. Of course back when Listen!!! was making the rounds the album was supposed to come out in early November 2006 but alas got delayed. Then the second single dropped in February of this year. And still no album on the shelves. Yeah you finally find the album wondering around the internet as early as June, but you can finally get your hands on the legal version today.Was Ear Drum worth the wait? Um, yes and no. When Talib [...]
Weddings: The Facts behind the Biggest Conspiracy
How many weddings have you attended during your lifetime? How many of those whose wedding you attended ended up in divorce? Does it make you wonder?When I was a child, the thought of attending a wedding was so exciting. From the moment I learn from my parents that we are invited to a wedding party, I kept counting the days. I always loved to keep wedding invitations. They looked so elegant and beautiful. To a child, a wedding party is a huge event. You get to see lots of people, who are wearing their best [...]