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"Haha professor, I'd give you mad props if you pulled something like that off. And you know I'd be the first one to buy your uber-expensive tickets!"
--( posted on Dec 12, 2010, commenting on the post Stop, Repair, Prepare )
 
"Clarissa, I have to agree with you. I have some strange attraction to this music. But what I found more interesting, besides the extremely creative and abstract music video, was the lyrics. I couldn't particularly understand what she was saying in the video so I did a little research and googled the lyrics. What I found was that she's actually trying to use these videos to send a message. I deduced this from the link she attached in the description box of a youtube video of a little boy, at most ten years old, preaching to a crowd of applauding adults. Take a look for yourself - it was actually quite disturbing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uKQT-BKzwI&feature=related. We raise children to harbor our own opinions, as one woman put it, before they even have the time to discover who THEY are. Take a look at these lyrics: There's a new world laid at your feet We build an army from nothing We raise our children to the beat... I think that in order to fully appreciate these videos you must search for the deeper meaning behind them. I loved how she was able to make a statement using wonderful artistic mediums."
--( posted on Dec 3, 2010, commenting on the post To Whom it May Concern )
 
"I did an entire english paper on street performers. I found some awesome footage that might be of interest to some. Here are some of the videos I've found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HulzV6kxPCU&feature=player_embedded These guys are amazing. They look like agile bodybuilders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i3_VLoKzAU&feature=related I've never seen an electric violin before, but this guy definitely has the spunk to play one."
--( posted on Nov 22, 2010, commenting on the post For Your Commuting Entertainment )
 
"You must see this picture. Doron and I saw it and immediately thought of this blog post. www.tastefullyoffensive.com/2010/10/antoine-dogson.html Apparently, there's no way to post an image into a comment. But I assure you, this picture will give you some good laughs. I guess Antoine Dodson is reaching new audiences..."
--( posted on Nov 1, 2010, commenting on the post Celebrity-Worthy? )
 
"This video reminds me of music videos, or short films, done by Lady Gaga. Both artists are trying to fuse the world of music and art through their videos. I thought that this was a very interesting video, and I didn't even notice that it was 34 minutes long! The messages he portrayed through the film had me thinking. The theme of discrimination was obviously the most prevalent theme throughout. His love couldn't stay in a world where "anything that is different [we] try to change." Role reversal between Blacks and Whites also depicted that message. I wonder if Kanye West is implying that there is still a major problem with discrimination in the U.S..."
--( posted on Oct 24, 2010, commenting on the post Runaway )
 
"This kid has mad skills. His singing however... not so great. Personally, I think he should stick to what he does best and leave the vocals to those who can sing. Granted, he is only ten years old and not fluent in English, but I think it diminished his performance when he opened his mouth. With that being said, I still think this kid has a skill that surpasses even those twenty years or more his senior."
--( posted on Oct 21, 2010, commenting on the post He’s Big in Japan(and now the U.S.A) )
 
"I read your post and I think it is extremely interesting. However, i think you made a slight mistake or maybe I misunderstood. You said that they used one-way mirrored glass but then you wrote that both the person using the toilet can see out and the pedestrians can see in. I think one or the other is a typo. Hopefully, no one can see in while a person relieves themselves. I think that that would be the definition of public indecency. What I wonder is how can they refer to this as art? Granted, art encompasses many things. However, what is "artistic" about a toilet encased in glass? I think this poses many questions about the idea of privacy and how one feels to let people into their private lives, but where is the creativity behind this? However, whoever came up with this idea was extremely innovative, and I congratulate them for breaking this privacy barrier."
--( posted on Oct 14, 2010, commenting on the post Privacy )
 
"I was just about to post about this very article when Doron told me that you had beat me to it! No worries, I'll add my own 2 cents right here. In this article another choreographed dance piece was mentioned performed by François Chaignaud and Cecilia Bangolea. This dance, titled "Paquerette", is connected to the "Sylphides" piece through the theme of sensations. "Sylphides" portrayed the meaning of life through the performers "lifeless" bodies, making us question the idea of whether an inanimate object can be considered a performer. However, it also evoked a feeling of fear among audience members as they watched the air be vacuumed out of the performer's body bags. The fear is mainly based on the thought of suffocation, or to be without sensation. "Paquerette", on the other hand, was a visual display of sensations - as Chaignaud and Bangolea performed what appeared to be the act of sexual intercourse. Kourlas writes, however, that the performance was not erotic; it was more a portrayal of sexual politics and the idea of sensations. I think that is an important point to make when considering the works of Chignaud and Bangolea on the Danspace Project as a whole. The dance is meant to symbolize these two themes, and thus they are equally important."
--( posted on Oct 13, 2010, commenting on the post Art Becomes Alive )
 
"I saw this video in regards to an earlier post. I am still blown away by the flexibility of the prima ballerina and the strength of her partner. No wonder this is a circus troupe because this performance of swan lake did not look like reality! In comparison to the 1st performance the other day by Keigwin + Company you can see how the lines of the ballet were similar despite their completely different styles. I envy the ability of these dancers! I could barely get my hips to turn out into 1st position... Thanks Alyssa, but I don't think I'll be dancing ballet in this lifetime. But it's nice to dream..."
--( posted on Oct 10, 2010, commenting on the post Over the top, classical ballet )
 
"Tonight's experience at Le Poisson Rouge is certainly one I will not forget. Partly because it was my first real venture to the Village, and partly because I had the privilege of riding with Prof. Smaldone, but mainly because I was truly impressed by the quality of music. Although I thought the first piece was extremely creative, bringing electronics into the mix, it was a bit dragged out and I think could've been performed in a fraction of the time. However I do not mean to diminish the talent of Evan Ziporun or Todd Reynolds. It is clear that both of them are extremely talented and distinguished performers. The second piece, on the other hand, kept me intrigued the whole way through. I was mesmerized by the way the three instruments (the cello, violin and piano) combined in perfect harmony to create a piece of art that had a certain excitement to it. I loved the way the music had a sort of "ebb and flow" to it. There must be some music term out there to describe this that I'm not familiar with (rubato maybe? See, I was paying attention.) I'm not a total newbie to the music scene, but I didn't realize how involved the performers are while they perform! The cellist, Mr. Reynolds and the pianist made almost constant eye contact with each other and their entire bodies seemed to move with the music. I thought that was an interesting thing to be noted. Thank you to Prof. Smaldone for giving us this special experience! (And thanks again for the car ride.)"
--( posted on Sep 28, 2010, commenting on the post Le Poisson Rouge )
 
"Haha these pictures are great. Good times."
--( posted on Sep 19, 2010, commenting on the post Pictures! )
 
"This is a very interesting post. Do we know more about Blek le Rat? More specifically, did he always do graffiti legally? Or were the rats he portrayed an act of vandalism like the countless other graffiti artists of the city? Either way, I think graffiti art is a great way to make your art shown and get your name out there. (Although I don't condone the illegal act.) Needless to say, not all graffiti artists are particularly note-worthy but Blek le Rat obviously is, as you can see from his Lady Diana piece."
--( posted on Sep 16, 2010, commenting on the post Art or Graffiti? )