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Southern Cross

30 May 2010 Written by MazAlien 0 Comments

The Southern Cross, Crux is commonly known as the Southern Cross, is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but nevertheless one of the most distinctive. It is surrounded on three sides by the constellation Centaurus, and to the south lies Musca. Ancient Greeks originally considered Crux to be part of Centaurus; however, the precession of the equinoxes gradually lowered these stars below the European horizon, and they were eventually forgotten. (At the latitude of Athens in 1000 BC, Crux was clearly visible, though low in the sky; by AD 400, most of the constellation never rose above the horizon for Athenians.

Southern Cross

(c)2002 by Jason Webley

Hey, do you know where you’re going?

Have you noticed its snowing,

Although it is June?

They, said your weakness was growing,

That your rapture was showing,

Just a little too soon.

But under these mountains,

The nights and the shadows grow long.

The stars up above you feel wrong.

This is not your sky.

Pray, to a strange constellation.

Thank God for your isolation,

This forever goodbye.

Dawn, throws its light on the covers.

In this bed there’s another,

Asleep at your side.

Gone, the embrace of a lover,

And the fire you discovered,

Already has died.

Her body recoils,

As your hand goes to touch her again.

She’s a temple that won’t let you in.

At her side you’re alone.

On her back is the same constellation,

Confirming your alienation.

No this flesh is not home.

You, carry a vague conviction,

This life rose from an eviction,

Out of your homeland.

True, but it’s also addiction,

To this soft crucifixion,

Under these foreign hands.

And like all Christs before you,

You kneel down beneath the night sky,

To look into your father’s eyes,

And only feel lost.

Crucified to a strange constellation,

A new king awaits coronation,

But there will be no great revelation,

Your journey is your destination,

And discomfort could be your salvation,

Here, under the Southern Cross.
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Jherek Bischoff: bass

Avondland – Koos Kombuis

28 May 2010 Written by MazAlien 0 Comments

South African Memories.
Koos Kombuis (born André le Roux du Toit, November 5, 1954) is a South African musician, singer, songwriter and writer who became famous as part of a group of anti-establishment maverick Afrikaans musicians, who, under the collective name of Voëlvry (directly translated meaning “Free as a bird”; in Afrikaans “voëlvry” is synonymous to the word “fugitive”), toured campuses across South Africa in the 1980s, to “liberate Afrikaans from the shackles of its past”. Fellow musicians of this movement were Johannes Kerkorrel and Bernoldus Niemand (James Phillips). They were a younger generation Afrikaner who didn’t believe in apartheid and didn’t toe the ruling National Party line. This movement coined the term Alternative Afrikaner for themselves. Kombuis is somewhat of an icon among certain South Africans who consider him the guru of Afrikaans rock music and father of non-conformist Afrikaans culture.

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Avondland – Koos Kombuis

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oos Kombuis is a humorous stage name as well as his pen name. Koos (pronounced “koos” sounding like “kwis”) is a shortened version for the common name “Jacobus” / “Jakobus”, but is also Afrikaans slang for a chamber pot. Kombuis means “Kitchen” in Afrikaans. His childhood nickname was “Koos”, and he got his last name from a time when he squatted in the kitchen of former drug-dealer and author Al Lovejoy. The name also alludes to the Afrikaans language derogatorily being known as “Kitchen Dutch” in its early years.

Du Toit started out as a poet and novelist in the early 1980s writing under the name André Letoit, (a non-intentional anagram for “toilet”) but wanting something more colloquial-sounding for his musical career, settled on Koos Kombuis.

He has introduced an A in his stage name, now being Koos A. Kombuis. The A is for Andre, formed part of his first stage name, Andre le Toit. He claims the fact that the spelling of his initials, K.A.K (“shit” in Afrikaans), is purely coincidental.

Ons is gesoute reisigers
Deur dop en lied, deur klank en vers
Ons is ballings uit `n paradys
Orals bekend, maar nêrens tuis.
Agter elke grens `n vreemde taal
In elke stad sy katedraal
Maar waar jy ook al sing of vra
Jou toekoms bly in Afrika

Ik ben onthecht en statenloos
Geen vlag, geen grens die ik geloof
Het noorden kwijt, het westen moe
Zo ging ik naar het zuiden toe
Geen vaderland, geen moedertaal
Geen binnenstad, geen kathedraal
Nu sta ik op het Bloubergstrand
Maar mijn hart ligt in het avondland

Hoe lank moet jy nog aanhou soek
Deur kaart of Bybel, gids of boek?
By watter herberg teen die wind,
In watter stal jou heiland vind?
Onder watter ster of noorderlig
Bly ons strompel, blind en sonder sig.
Slegs die Suiderkruis wag lankal daar
Ons toekoms is in Afrika

Ik droom kastelen langs de Rijn
In de de eeuwen die vervlogen zijn
Het continent van ijdelheid
Waar elke weg naar Rome leidt
Ik ben voorbij de Swartbergpas
De hel was mooier dan ik dacht
Nu sta ik hier aan deze kant
Maar mijn hart ligt in het avondland

As die nag finaal sy mantel gooi,
As die son verdoof van wit tot rooi,
As die stede stil word, mense bang,
In die woude niks meer voëlgesang.
Sal ons wat weet, ons voete wend
Terug na die donker kontinent.
Die laaste lente volg weldra,
Maar ons toekoms wag in Afrika

Als ik ooit alles achterlaat
Mijn taal, mijn stad, mijn huis en haard
Dan is er nog een deel van mij
Dat in het noorden achterblijft
Al heb ik hier het leven lief
Al is mijn oude wereld ziek
Zelfingenomen, arrogant
Toch ligt mijn hart in het avondland
Toch ligt mijn hart in het avondland

Want gister was ons kinders daar
Nou reis ons weer saam na Afrika

Al weet ik dat het vuur hier brand
Toch ligt mijn hart in het avondland

Want gister was ons kinders daar
Nou reis ons weer saam na Afrika

Rajasthan Ride

22 May 2010 Written by MazAlien 0 Comments

From the cackle of its colour-charged cities to the luminous splendour of its sun-kissed desert, Rajasthan is romantic India wrapped in gaudy royal robes. Here the fearsome Rajput warrior clans ruled with gilt-edged words, plundered wealth and blood-thick chivalrous codes.

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(Kum Kum Pagle Maadi padharo re/ Dholida Dhol Vagad/ He mano garbo)

(Video & Image copyright to Mazalien.)

vast and wonder-laced state with treasures more sublime than those of fable, the Land of the Kings paints a bold image. Compiling a must-see list in Rajasthan can cripple the fussy traveller: Meherangarh looming over bright blue Jodhpur, the giant gold sandcastle at Jaisalmer, the palaces and pageantry of Udaipur, Pushkar’s reverent yet carnival charm, the storybook whimsy of Bundi and the havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences) sprinkled through Shekhawati – see them all, and you’ll see a month fly by faster than the express bound for Pakistan. Like a microcosm of Mother India, there’s also abundant wildlife and warm people, glitz and camels, soulful music, glittering saris, tottering turbans and a surprisingly rich cuisine. Rajasthan Tourism is unequaled in the world for its sun kissed Thar Desert, heritage hotels, safaris, mystic forts and glorious palaces, various tourist destinations, huge open-air museum, lush green forests with its wildlife, arts and crafts, pilgrimage centres, fairs and festivals. Rajasthan India, the land of princes offers inexhaustible historical forts with brilliant architecture. Some of the famous Rajasthan Forts Tours are Chittaurgarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Amber Fort and Golden Fort etc.

Rajasthan is romantic India wrapped in gaudy royal robes.

Rajasthan - India

The state, covering an area of 342,239 square kilometers, is dotted with marvelous palaces and forts. Rajasthan had been a part of the republics of Saka Satraps, Hunas, Arjunyas, Malavas, Yaudhyas, Kushans and Guptas and was also a constituent of the Mauryan Empire. The forts and palaces sprawled across the territory bear the rich imprints of the past rulers.

Rajasthan was inhabited by the Rajput clan in the 8th century. The waning of their power led to the emergence of Jats, Nath, Ahirs, Gujars, Bhils and Meenas, who established their dominance in the different districts of Rajasthan. It is noteworthy that these clans largely influenced the culture of Rajasthan.The 12th century heralded the rule of the Muslims, who were followed by the Mughals. The people, culture and architecture of Rajasthan largely owe to the Mughal Empire. Tourists can get a glimpse of the Mughal architecture at different forts and palaces situated at various parts of Rajasthan.

Blue Man Group – I Feel Love

20 May 2010 Written by MazAlien 0 Comments

“I Feel Love” is a song by Donna Summer, taken from her 1977 concept album I Remember Yesterday. The recording’s entirely electronic backing track is considered to pioneer the electro music genre, prominent in the 1980s. The song constituted the ‘future’ segment of the album, which represented a stylistic progress through time. The title track of the I Remember Yesterday album represented the 1940s, “Love’s Unkind” the 50s, “Back in Love Again” the 60s and the album concluded with the futuristic “I Feel Love”. The song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number nine on the Hot Soul Chart. It quickly became popular in gay dance clubs and was adopted as a gay anthem. “I Feel Love” is ranked #411 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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Blue Man Group – I Feel Love

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lue Man Group is a creative organization dedicated to creating exciting and innovative work in a wide variety of media. They are perhaps best known for their successful theatrical productions which combine comedy, music and multi-media artistry to create a form of entertainment that is totally unique. Blue Man Group has also recorded two albums; the Grammy nominated Audio, and The Complex, which became the musical basis for The Complex Rock Tour and Blue Man Group’s live concert DVD. Recently Blue Man Group has branched out into musical scoring with their work on Barry Levinson’s “The Jury” and on the animated film, Robots. Most recently, Blue Man Group has brought an updated version of their show to a state-of-the–art theatre at The Venetian® Resort Hotel Casino. Blue Man Group opened at the New London Theatre in London on November 10, 2005.

Céline Dion – A New Day Has Come

19 May 2010 Written by MazAlien 0 Comments

Closing a period of 26 years today, and encounter a new day tomorrow: A new day has come….. A New Day Has Come is an album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, which marked her return after two-year hiatus to have a child. It was released on March 22, 2002. A New Day Has Come is Dion’s 9th English album and 28th in total. The limited edition, containing bonus DVD with two audio and two video tracks, was released in November 2002.

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Céline Dion – A New Day Has Come

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rom humble beginnings in a rural French Canadian home town, Céline Dion has risen to international superstardom like a shooting star. Céline has been called the premier contemporary pop vocalist of the Nineties. She has earned music industry accolades from around the world: Grammy Awards in the US, Juno and Felix Awards in Canada, and World Music Awards in Europe. The entire world has seen Céline Dion literally transform herself from a gifted pre-adolescent into an international superstar.

Born in Charlemagne (a small town 30 miles east of Montréal, Québec, Canada), Céline is the youngest of 14 children of a highly musical family. Her parents, both musicians, operated a small club, and on weekends, the entire family performed and entertained the local population. From the tender age of 5, Céline sang with her siblings and quickly acquired the ability to perform live. At the age of twelve, together with her mother and one of her brothers, Céline composed a French song which would forever alter the course of her life.

The demo tape containing the song was brought to the attention of René Angélil, a well respected personal manager. In January 1981, René was so taken by the voice of the young Céline, that he became determined to make her an internationally known talent – he even mortgaged his house to finance the recording of Céline’s debut album!

Céline began to receive recognition for her talent in 1982, winning the Gold Medal at the Yamaha World Song Festival in Tokyo, along with the coveted Musician’s Award for Top Performer. In 1983, she became the first Canadian ever to receive a Gold Record in France.

A New Day Has Come lyrics
Songwriters: Moccio, Stephan; Caporuscio, Aldo;

A new day, oh oh
A new day, oh oh

I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don?t shed a tear

Through the darkness and good times
I knew I?d make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you

Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it?s almost blinding me
I can?t believe
If I?ve been touched by an angel with love

Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun
A new day has come, oh

Where it was dark now there?s light
Where there was pain now there?s joy
Where there was weakness, I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy

Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it?s almost blinding me
I can?t believe
If I?ve been touched by an angel with love

Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun

A new day has

Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun
A new day has come, oh

Hush, now
Well I see a light in your eyes
All in the eyes of the boy
I can?t believe
If I?ve been touched by an angel with love
I can?t believe
If I?ve been touched by an angel with love

Hush, now
(Ahh, ahh)
A new day
(Ahh, ahh)
Hush, now
(Ahh, ahh)
A new day

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Archive for May, 2010

Southern Cross

Avondland – Koos Kombuis

Rajasthan Ride

Blue Man Group – I Feel Love

Céline Dion – A New Day Has Come

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