Found this meme at itisi while I was exploring sites at Entrecard. Your Debut Album 1 - Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band. 2 - Go to Random quotations: http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album. If you want to do this again, you’ll hit refresh to generate new quotes, because clicking the quotes link again will just give you the same quotes over and over again. 3 - Go to flickr’s “explore the last seven days” http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/ Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover. Put it all together, that’s your debut album. “Will Fertilize the Soul” by Chihanga Here’s the album cover. Flickr won’t let me use it, so you have to click to see. (My friends started laughing before they even looked at the photo.) “Will Fertilize the Soul” is from “Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.” - Rebecca West. Ok, I like the quote. I could do a lot with a song title like that. Maybe I’ll write a poem by and by. Chihanga is an administrative ward in the Dodoma Urban district of the Dodoma Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 9,747. Dodoma? It’s the new capital, but to an American, that sounds like a stupid mommy, or maybe an extinct cellist. And Chihanga? I would guess that Taoists would be concerned about the chi that would be a hanga. And it gets worse… chi hanga or hang-a, or ch i ha nga) The album cover is the Belltower of Cremona (torrazzo) in Autumn, in the Lombardy region of Italy. According to Wikipedia: The Torrazzo of Cremona (Lombardy, Italy) is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Cremona. At 112.7 metres, it is the second highest lateritious bell tower in the world built, the first being the Bavarian Landshut Cathedral tower. According to popular tradition, construction on the tower began in 754. In reality, it was built in four phases: a first dating back to the 1230s, up to the third dripstone, a second, between 1250 and 1267, up to the dripstone under the quadriphore, a third around 1284, and the completion of the marble spire in 1309. Its height is announced by a plaque embedded in the wall at the base of the Torrazzo itself, stating 250 arms and 2 ounces, which in the ancient measuring system of the towns translates to approximately 111 metres. Archaeological excavations made in the 1980s have discovered the presence of underlying structures which are supposed to be the remains of a more ancient churchyard (or a cemetery associated to it), or even previous Roman buildings. In the Torrazzo’s fourth storey resides the largest astronomical clock in the world. The mechanism was built by Francesco and Giovan Battista Divizioli (father and son) between 1583 and 1588. The exterior, originally painted by Paolo Scazzola in 1483 but later repainted many times, represents the sky with zodiac constellations and the Sun and Moon moving through them. I’m guessing that I would love Cremona, but I can’t say it out loud. The patron saint is… Saint Homobonus, or Sant’Omobono in Italian. Quit laughing! Stop that! Honestly! It just means “Goodman.” He seems like he was like a really super-churchy Santa Claus - he was canonized in 1199 at the urgent request of the citizens of Cremona. So now my mind is racing, but I’ll resist listing some imaginary song titles for the album Click here to play Less

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A sample from the horn intro forms the basis for Gang Starr's "Check the Technique" (from Step in the Arena). Less

Jon Hammond for Alcatel-Lucent / Bell Labs: "On stage, on television or on the radio waves ?everyday I feel lucky because I’m ALWAYS ON! Jon HammondMusician, television personality and radio broadcaster Jon Hammond boarded a Concorde in 1981 to travel from New York to Paris at supersonic speed, and he never slowed down.Jon travels the world, touring in Europe and Asia two or three times each year while broadcasting his “HammondCast” morning radio show seven days a week. At home in the United States, Jon splits his time between New York City and San Francisco and performs four to five concerts each month at local hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. His cable television program, “The Jon Hammond Show,” is in its 25th year and going strong.“In my business, it’s essential to be contactable 24/7. I couldn't organize as much as I do without being ALWAYS ON.” Inspired by the Beatles and fascinated by the radio (he built a crystal radio at the age of five), Jon knew he was destined to be a musician. Although that’s a departure from tradition - Jon’s father and grandfather were physicians - Jon carries on the family business in his own way by performing in some of the very hospitals where his father once practiced medicine.“I've seen people get out of their wheelchairs and dance more times than I can count, so I’m happy I can make a difference playing for those who are less fortunate than me.”Jon has not forgotten those who opened doors for him when he was first starting out in music and broadcasting, and now he uses his radio and cable television shows to do the same for deserving young talent.Like Jon, we at Alcatel-Lucent are passionate about connecting people through communications technology. In our Bell Labs locations around the world, we’re working on new and exciting innovations in next-generation broadband technology to ensure people like Jon can find even more creative ways to share music, moments and memories. *Link: www1.alcatel-lucent.com/theworldisalwayson/jon.html Cast: Jon Hammond Less

Jon Hammond for Alcatel-Lucent / Bell Labs: "On stage, on television or on the radio waves ?everyday I feel lucky because I’m ALWAYS ON! Jon HammondMusician, television personality and radio broadcaster Jon Hammond boarded a Concorde in 1981 to travel from New York to Paris at supersonic speed, and he never slowed down.Jon travels the world, touring in Europe and Asia two or three times each year while broadcasting his “HammondCast” morning radio show seven days a week. At home in the United States, Jon splits his time between New York City and San Francisco and performs four to five concerts each month at local hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. His cable television program, “The Jon Hammond Show,” is in its 25th year and going strong.“In my business, it’s essential to be contactable 24/7. I couldn't organize as much as I do without being ALWAYS ON.” Inspired by the Beatles and fascinated by the radio (he built a crystal radio at the age of five), Jon knew he was destined to be a musician. Although that’s a departure from tradition - Jon’s father and grandfather were physicians - Jon carries on the family business in his own way by performing in some of the very hospitals where his father once practiced medicine.“I've seen people get out of their wheelchairs and dance more times than I can count, so I’m happy I can make a difference playing for those who are less fortunate than me.”Jon has not forgotten those who opened doors for him when he was first starting out in music and broadcasting, and now he uses his radio and cable television shows to do the same for deserving young talent.Like Jon, we at Alcatel-Lucent are passionate about connecting people through communications technology. In our Bell Labs locations around the world, we’re working on new and exciting innovations in next-generation broadband technology to ensure people like Jon can find even more creative ways to share music, moments and memories. *Link: www1.alcatel-lucent.com/theworldisalwayson/jon.html Cast: Jon Hammond Less

Jon Hammond for Alcatel-Lucent / Bell Labs: "On stage, on television or on the radio waves ?everyday I feel lucky because I’m ALWAYS ON! Jon HammondMusician, television personality and radio broadcaster Jon Hammond boarded a Concorde in 1981 to travel from New York to Paris at supersonic speed, and he never slowed down.Jon travels the world, touring in Europe and Asia two or three times each year while broadcasting his “HammondCast” morning radio show seven days a week. At home in the United States, Jon splits his time between New York City and San Francisco and performs four to five concerts each month at local hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. His cable television program, “The Jon Hammond Show,” is in its 25th year and going strong.“In my business, it’s essential to be contactable 24/7. I couldn't organize as much as I do without being ALWAYS ON.” Inspired by the Beatles and fascinated by the radio (he built a crystal radio at the age of five), Jon knew he was destined to be a musician. Although that’s a departure from tradition - Jon’s father and grandfather were physicians - Jon carries on the family business in his own way by performing in some of the very hospitals where his father once practiced medicine.“I've seen people get out of their wheelchairs and dance more times than I can count, so I’m happy I can make a difference playing for those who are less fortunate than me.”Jon has not forgotten those who opened doors for him when he was first starting out in music and broadcasting, and now he uses his radio and cable television shows to do the same for deserving young talent.Like Jon, we at Alcatel-Lucent are passionate about connecting people through communications technology. In our Bell Labs locations around the world, we’re working on new and exciting innovations in next-generation broadband technology to ensure people like Jon can find even more creative ways to share music, moments and memories. *Link: www1.alcatel-lucent.com/theworldisalwayson/jon.html Cast: Jon Hammond Less

SoulBounce.com Editor Butta chats with Hilary Mwelwa of Hil St. Soul about their new album, Black Rose, and the challenges faced by Black soul music artists on the UK music scene. Less

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[See post to watch Flash video] iPod | Phone | Audio MP3 | Embed Beach Walks Copy and paste the html code below into your site. Beach Walk 634 - Blood or Soullt;/a My friend Neenz (aka @infinitypro) took a new job that meant she left the family business for work in her new profession of choice: geeking out at www.alltop.com. She compared the family business to being in her blood, while the tech stuff is in her soul. This started me thinking of a whole little grid: blood soul family community past present legacy consciousness They often represent opposites, though they certainly don't have to. Listen up to hear how Neenz' family is managing her transition. Visit Neenz on the web and mahalo nui to Ryan Ozawa for his lovely photo of Neenz. Please welcome and check out our show sponsor, Primo Water. Primo Water is a new, environmentally-friendly water bottled in a natural plastic made from plants, a renewable resource grown on American soil. Meet us on The Reef to discuss this cool new technology. Hawaiian word: ʻOhana: family Join us at The Reef and Listen to Reef Radio Add this to your Technorati Favorites Support us by buying your own copy of our Beach Walks Theme music. Please check out our Blogroll page with many more links to our friends' web sites. Less

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Loud Minority: hailing from the west side of London (is it the new Detroit?) and continuing a fine musical lineage – this talented collective of aspiring hip young dj’s, producers, musicians and vocalists are under the aegis of their rather famous and illustrious mentor DJ Norman Jay MBE. Under Jay’s astute A&R stewardship this prolific collective is now finally ready to reveal some of their broad-based repertoire right here exclusively on myspace. The core members of the Loud Minority can also truly boast one other mind blowing fact – exclusive access to Mr Jay’s legendary Good Times record collection – an extensive collection that spans some 40 years of tunes which has already supplied some wicked samples for the boys. For all information on Loud Minority or any other (©urve)music™ artists email: artists [at] curvemusic [dot] net ? & © 2008 (©urve)music™ Less

Jon Hammond Late Rent Session Men with Bernard Purdie drums, Alex Foster sax, Chuggy Carter perc., Barry Finnerty gtr., Jon Hammond at 1959 B3 Organ in MIKELL'S 97th St. & Columbus Ave. NYC, very first hit of 5 night run on a hot summer night in Aug. 1989. Kicking it off with a classic organ blues James And Wess on this historic date. This was the musicians hang from 1969-1991 run by Pat & Mike Mikell (RIP) ©2008 HammondCast.com FSB = Funk Soul Blues As Seen On The Jon Hammond Show MCTV and HammondCast Radio Show KYOURADIO camera Joe Berger Cast: Jon Hammond Less

Jon Hammond Late Rent Session Men with Bernard Purdie drums, Alex Foster sax, Chuggy Carter perc., Barry Finnerty gtr., Jon Hammond at 1959 B3 Organ in MIKELL'S 97th St. & Columbus Ave. NYC, very first hit of 5 night run on a hot summer night in Aug. 1989. Kicking it off with a classic organ blues James And Wess on this historic date. This was the musicians hang from 1969-1991 run by Pat & Mike Mikell (RIP) ©2008 HammondCast.com FSB = Funk Soul Blues As Seen On The Jon Hammond Show MCTV and HammondCast Radio Show KYOURADIO camera Joe Berger Cast: Jon Hammond Less

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Todays inspiring new artist rumbles in off Van Nuys Blvd., whipping off potshots of soul-tinged rock, delivering the theme track for your life from atop their funky chariot, and driving a straight line through the arena obstacle course of Jump (Little Children), Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Queen similarities … upending all the old musical gladiators in their path. [cs] Come and get it all right here, right now! This is music for the celebration, the tragedy, the coronation, the beheading, the first coos of romance and for the tearful breakup. This is music for the orgy, for the fast, for the treadmill, for the ascent, for the comedown, for the voyage of the free man and for the kids in the sweatshop. This is music for the icy slap and the gentle caress, for babymaking, euthanasia, barfights, handshakes, chaos, tranquility, friendship, betrayal, and for the birth and eventual ending of all things. This is music for the sluggish, monotonous, apparent meaninglessness of the day, and for the terrible question that hammers you into sweet unconsciousness at night. Make no excuses! We are the beautiful and the ugly, and this we give to you! [HtWaL] If you like this song, we have thirteen more tracks from a variety of quality Southern California artists you can sample at Insomnia’s The SoCal Sessions newest episode (#22 - “ Sun’s Last Drops “), from where this How to Win at Life track was pulled. Also, if you get a chance, check out their Monty Python inspired website! [cs] DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE Purchase: itunes Spread It Around: Hide Sites Less

Electro Funk e Miami Bass do Século XXI. Esses são os dois ingredientes do novo podcast de DJ TyDoZ. Não deixe de conferir os lançamentos e as mixagens de TyDoZ, especialmente preparadas para aficionados por batidas rápidas e pesadas. Less