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"I'm just merely stating Keri Hilson's "ideals" behind these two songs. It is a bit of a stretch but "Pretty Girl Rock" can be seen as a focus on using confidence as a mindset for beauty and self-esteem, which is an issue among many, which is also seen in RuPaul's Drag Race. However, at the end of the day, it's a gimmick. A lot of the art that exists today is part of a marketing scheme for publicity, but some are successful, some aren't. Obviously, the people behind Keri Hilson's career need to re-evaluate their actions."
--( posted on Dec 13, 2010, commenting on the post Confusion from Keri Hilson )
 
"I found last night's event to be very inspiring. I will consider their experiences when I teach music in the future. However, I believe in balance, therefore my teaching method would be more of a hybrid of their unconventional approach and the "old school" way. Fun fact: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain made an appearance in the British drama Skins. In this clip, JJ serenades a girl he likes with his version of "True," accompanied by the G.B. Ukulele Orchestra, so that she will forgive him. The "Sorry for being a knob jockey" poster also gave me quite a laugh."
--( posted on Nov 4, 2010, commenting on the post Comments about “Brain and Music” )
 
"I'm glad that you enjoyed it! My apologies on the narration quality. I am having trouble with the voice-over option, since it is only good for its specific clip. As an alternative, I used Garage Band, but I suppose next time I can just video record and extract the audio, using that instead."
--( posted on Oct 30, 2010, commenting on the post Swan Lake Vlog )
 
"Our experience at Le Poisson Rouge is quite the memorable one. The ambiance was great, and gave the feel that one was in an established, yet homely venue. Such a sentiment was echoed through their eclectic menu, which featured crab rolls and milk 'n cookies, among other various dishes. The little details that revealed the nature of the space caught my attention the most. I loved seeing "le poisson rouge" on the walls, off-center. There were chairs around the restroom area that also had a red fish at the ends of the arm rest. The two pieces were interesting....though a bit difficult to understand. The label of "typical music" certainly made it ironic as a whole. Were these pieces typical of Evan Ziporyn's repertoire? With the use of dissonance and a section featuring the pentatonic scale? Or maybe typical sounds in life are featured in the pieces, notably his daughter's in the first song. I was left with the impression that the length of the final piece would let one's mind wander, and feel as though they were hearing "typical music" in the background. I applaud all of the players for their skill, concentration, and artistry. Even their movements added to the appeal of the performance,- the pianist nodded with each of her syncopated beats, the cellist swayed side to side with her instrument, etc. What was even more amazing was the uniformity displayed between the bass saxophonist and violinist in the first piece. But what topped off the night? The freshly baked chocolate chip cookies soaked in milk. This experience made me realize how intense music can be. The same applies to my experience watching Mike Gordon's percussion piece. But alas, the third time's the charm, so I'll let you know if my opinion stays true after watching the next live performance."
--( posted on Sep 29, 2010, commenting on the post Le Poisson Rouge )
 
"Speaking of graffiti, an artist who goes by the alias of Mister Brainwash has many works that incorporate this art. The conflict with him, though, is the fact that we essentially uses existing works of art and slightly alters them, thus people question if he should even be considered an artist. Here are a few pieces that feature graffiti by Mister Brainwash. http://cinquecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/vandal-740. http://cinquecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/life-is-beautiful-740.jpg http://cinquecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/big-ben-740.jpg http://cinquecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/33rd-st-740.jpg"
--( posted on Sep 22, 2010, commenting on the post On Graffiti )
 
"I finally climbed Big Bambú on the 18th, prior to enjoying a burger from Shake Shack (which was quite delectable)! I loved admiring the view while sitting in the "living room." This is truly my dream treehouse. The Starn brothers and their team of rock climbers will continue to build more elevated paths until the last day of its exhibition, so I plan on visiting again in the middle of October."
--( posted on Sep 22, 2010, commenting on the post Big Bambú: A Personal Experience )
 
"Lady Gaga is revolutionary in popular music, but does all of the credit go to her? Here is an interesting article that accuses Lady Gaga for plagiarism. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1313107/Lady-Contrick-To-fans-Lady-Gaga-cutting-edge-style-icon-But-really-just-shameless-plagiarist.html"
--( posted on Sep 22, 2010, commenting on the post Pink Friday )
 
"I was always fascinated with Yoshimoto Nara's work. There's a sense of veiled innocence in the little girls that he draws. "White Ghost" is a giant fiberglass statue, part of the "Nobody's Fool" exhibition, that can be found in the middle of Park Avenue. Source "
--( posted on Sep 13, 2010, commenting on the post Nara’s Art )
 
"I'm glad you were able to get tickets for the tour! It was sold out when I arrived, so I'm going back this Friday. I also went yesterday, but in the afternoon. The College Group at the Met was hosting an event that evening, which wasn't particularly exciting. The music played was pretty good, though. I was excited when they played this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKhjaGRhIYU Here's some of my photos from that day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41891613@N07/sets/72157624940720212/"
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post Big Bambú: A Personal Experience )
 
"Correction: The title is "Left Eye.""
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post SHOWstudio: Combining Fashion and Film )
 
"I am excited with what SHOWstudio has to offer, as the lines between the internet and fashion increasingly become blurred. Your still is from "The Eye" by Lady Gaga. SHOWstudio: The Fashion Body - Left Eye from SHOWstudio on Vimeo."
--( posted on Sep 12, 2010, commenting on the post SHOWstudio: Combining Fashion and Film )