The Musical Musings of a Massachusetts Man

It's Bren's Fault... and Mage too!

2005-07-01T19:23:39Z

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Ayreon Albums

2005-06-30T04:57:29Z

To sum it up. All of them are excellent. More to come when I am not lazy.

Some Old IM sessions...

2005-06-27T08:17:35Z

(20:58:17) Dngrby5000Pn: hey
(20:58:23) Ibun: Hello.
(20:58:29) Dngrby5000Pn: its 7wood
(20:58:39) Ibun: IS IT NOW? :O
(20:58:51) Dngrby5000Pn: u dont like saliva??
(20:59:00) Ibun: No.
(20:59:09) Dngrby5000Pn: i love em
(20:59:14) Ibun: Shame.
(20:59:26) Dngrby5000Pn: y du u talk like that
(20:59:37) Ibun: You mean spelling correctly?
(20:59:43) Dngrby5000Pn: hells yes
(20:59:57) Ibun: Becuase I have working brain cells =)
(21:00:07) Dngrby5000Pn: its ok 4 skool but this is AIM
(21:00:15) Dngrby5000Pn: thats how i am at skool
(21:00:19) Dngrby5000Pn: how u r
(21:00:35) Ibun: How you are?
(21:00:46) Dngrby5000Pn: yea, correct
(21:00:51) Ibun: Did somebody set you up the stupid bomb?
(21:01:14) Dngrby5000Pn: zeegeeboogy du
(21:01:46) Ibun: what?
(21:01:51) Dngrby5000Pn: u neva saw the demented cartoon
(21:02:02) Dngrby5000Pn: u gotta wach it
(21:02:05) Ibun: What the hell are you talking aboutA?
(21:02:19) Dngrby5000Pn: www.albinoblacksheep.com
(21:02:23) Dngrby5000Pn: search 4 it
(21:03:00) Ibun: No. I'm busy with my boyfriend.
(21:03:07) Dngrby5000Pn: ur a girl
(21:03:14) Ibun: No, I'm a guy.
(21:03:19) Dngrby5000Pn: FAGGET
(21:03:24) Dngrby5000Pn: ew
(21:03:33) Dngrby5000Pn: eh eh eh eh ew
(21:03:39) Ibun: Yep. :)
(21:03:57) Ibun: 100% Grade A faggot :)
(21:03:57) Unable to send message: Not logged in

(06:38:40) DarkChii8: um
(06:38:45) Ibun: yeah?
(06:38:51) DarkChii8: wat
(06:38:59) Ibun: What?
(06:39:10) DarkChii8: wat
(06:39:27) Ibun: James Watt?
(06:39:34) DarkChii8: who?
(06:39:43) Ibun: Dr. Who?
(06:39:47) DarkChii8: where
(06:40:22) Ibun: Silverfang? :S
(06:40:30) DarkChii8: um......?
(06:40:50) Ibun: >:O
(06:40:57) DarkChii8: wat
(06:41:11) Ibun: And here we are back to James Watt D:
(06:41:23) DarkChii8: whos that????????
(06:41:36) Ibun: You don't know James Watt?
(06:41:50) DarkChii8: ...............no at least i dont think i do
(06:42:12) Ibun: That is a travesty =
(06:42:25) DarkChii8: whats that
(06:42:41) Ibun: everybody should know the legacy of james watt...
(06:42:53) DarkChii8: well i dont.............i think
(06:43:19) Ibun: You are a mean person, toying with my emotions like this ;_;
(06:43:32) DarkChii8: what i didnt do nothin
(06:43:49) Ibun: That's my point.
(06:43:54) Ibun: You keep ignoring me :(
(06:44:05) DarkChii8: im not ignoring u.................i think
(06:44:36) Ibun: You think?
(06:44:41) DarkChii8: i dont know
(06:45:04) Ibun: Why must you play with my heart?
(06:45:43) DarkChii8: wat!?
(06:46:10) Ibun: Stop bringing up James Watt. It was a one-time fling okay? I've apologized. >:{
(06:46:27) DarkChii8: ok sorry!
(06:46:37) Ibun: I love you :(
(06:46:45) DarkChii8: why?
(06:46:59) Ibun: Because you're my wife...
(06:47:06) DarkChii8: ..........WAT!?
(06:47:36) Ibun: NO. JAMES ISNT MY LOVE. YOU ARE!!! >:O
(06:48:01) DarkChii8: what the hell r u on about?
(06:48:43) Ibun: Don't you remember are wedding day love?
(06:48:50) DarkChii8: ...........no
(06:49:05) Ibun: I do.
(06:49:10) Ibun: Like it was yesterday :(
(06:49:27) DarkChii8: well you either got me drunk or i just cant remember
(06:50:10) Ibun: Yes, I got you drunk and had sex with you. Then the preist, who was video taping, married us right after. :(
(06:50:35) DarkChii8: um..............right....
(06:51:07) Ibun: It was hot :(
(06:51:20) DarkChii8: i still dont believe u
(06:51:36) Ibun: If you can't believe your husband, who can you believe? :(
(06:51:45) DarkChii8: no one
(06:52:03) Ibun: That hurts love.
(06:52:07) Ibun: Like a knife to my heart.
(06:52:16) Ibun: Ungh ungh. I bleed.
(06:52:21) Ibun: You're tearing me apart.
(06:52:26) Ibun: *demonic rage yell*
(06:52:39) DarkChii8: um.........ur kinda scaring me now
(06:52:53) Ibun: Don't do this to me please.
(06:52:57) Ibun: I'm begging you.
(06:53:04) Ibun: Just take a minute and think
(06:53:07) Ibun: of all that we've been through
(06:53:20) Ibun: woah-oh-oh.
(06:53:34) DarkChii8: ok ur just freaking me out
(06:53:43) Ibun: :(
(06:53:51) DarkChii8: ...?
(06:54:01) Ibun: Why are you fucking with my emotions?
(06:54:12) DarkChii8: im not
(06:54:17) Ibun: Yes you are!
(06:54:27) Ibun: You're acting like we have nothing between us.
(06:54:47) DarkChii8: we dont
(06:54:57) Ibun: What about our children?
(06:55:04) DarkChii8: wat!!!
(06:55:17) Ibun: Yes. Our Son. James Watt Gallo.
(06:55:57) Ibun: And our daughter Roxy Satan Gallo. :(
(06:56:22) DarkChii8: u r scarin me
(06:56:35) Ibun: I just want you so badly. I miss you :(
(06:56:49) DarkChii8: .....
(06:56:57) Ibun: Come back to me...
(06:57:02) DarkChii8: never
(06:57:15) Ibun: What have I done? WHY GOD WHY?!?!?!?!?? T_T
(06:57:35) DarkChii8: ...
(06:57:53) Ibun: :(
(06:58:04) DarkChii8: what is ur problem!?
(06:58:12) Ibun: I want you.
(06:58:17) Ibun: I want our old life back
(06:58:31) DarkChii8: what r u talkin bout?
(06:59:19) Ibun: FINE
(06:59:27) Ibun: IM GOING TO GO LIVE WITH JAMES THEN!!!
(06:59:30) Ibun: GOODBYE!

(20:56:43) Elephunk237: Hello Are you there?
(20:56:51) Ibun: Yes, yes I am :)
(20:56:57) Elephunk237: R u a guy
(20:57:06) Ibun: I think so o.o
(20:57:16) Elephunk237: ok
(20:57:22) Elephunk237: just wondering
(20:57:25) Elephunk237: how old r u
(20:57:30) Ibun: 20, why? o.o
(20:58:00) Elephunk237: because
(20:58:04) Elephunk237: because
(20:58:07) Elephunk237: I luv u
(20:58:11) Ibun: :O
(20:58:17) Ibun: I...I never knew...
(20:58:47) Elephunk237: ur cute do u have a pic
(20:59:03) Ibun: How do you know I'm cute if you've never seen a picture of me?
(20:59:07) Elephunk237: lo
(20:59:15) Elephunk237: ok well do u have a pic
(20:59:23) Ibun: Nope.
(20:59:37) Elephunk237: y
(20:59:56) Ibun: I dunno. Never got one uploaded I guess.
(21:00:21) Elephunk237: do u have a cam
(21:00:31) Ibun: A webcam?
(21:00:33) Elephunk237: ya
(21:00:47) Ibun: Nope. =o
(21:01:02) Elephunk237: do u have a didgital
(21:01:10) Ibun: Yyyyep.
(21:01:24) Elephunk237: take a pic of u uplaod and send it to me
(21:01:27) Ibun: Why?
(21:01:41) Elephunk237: I want to see what u look like
(21:01:46) Ibun: Again, why?
(21:02:07) Elephunk237: because ur cute
(21:02:16) Elephunk237: and
(21:02:19) Ibun: AND?
(21:02:23) Elephunk237: ur cure
(21:02:33) Ibun: I'm the cure? O.O
(21:02:57) Elephunk237: oops cute
(21:03:10) Ibun: Well, my boyfriend does say that alot. *^.^*
(21:03:17) Elephunk237: take a pic of urself
(21:03:25) Elephunk237: cool
(21:03:50) Elephunk237: now take a pic of urself
(21:03:54) Ibun: Never O.O
(21:04:06) Elephunk237: y
(21:04:15) Ibun: If my boyfriend found out I was even talking to you, he'd beat me.
(21:04:27) Elephunk237: fine then be that way
(21:04:34) Ibun: Help me. Please.
(21:04:39) Elephunk237: y
(21:04:54) Ibun: Save me from my boyfriend T_T
(21:05:00) Elephunk237: y
(21:05:07) Ibun: Have you no heart? :O
(21:05:15) Elephunk237: no
(21:05:23) Elephunk237: unless u sent me a pic
(21:05:26) Ibun: You fiend! :-
(21:07:10) Ibun: *sniffles*
(21:09:19) Elephunk237: dud do u realy have a boyfriend
(21:09:25) Ibun: Yeah.
(21:09:27) Ibun: Derrick Christian
(21:11:57) Ibun: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/sirjeffrey77/BigD/derrick.gif Picture.
(21:12:41) Elephunk237: is that u
(21:12:47) Ibun: No that's my boyfriend.
(21:13:55) Elephunk237: ok
(21:14:02) Elephunk237: I want a pic of u
(21:14:06) Ibun: Why?
(21:14:57) Elephunk237: ok brb
(21:15:01) Ibun: Okay!
(21:15:35) Elephunk237: ok back
(21:15:39) Ibun: WOOT :O
(21:17:25) Elephunk237: ok pic
(21:17:33) Ibun: I don't have one oo
(21:17:59) Elephunk237: take a pic of urself upload it one ur computer send it to me
(21:18:11) Ibun: You still haven't given me a legitamite reason.
(21:18:27) Elephunk237: I luv u and I want to see u
(21:18:37) Ibun: Are you a girl? oo
(21:18:42) Elephunk237: yes
(21:18:51) Ibun: I see. Wanna cyber? oo
(21:19:00) Elephunk237: sure
(21:19:05) Ibun: W00T :D
(21:19:11) Elephunk237: lol
(21:19:41) Ibun: *whips it out* :O
(21:19:50) Elephunk237: lol
(21:19:57) Ibun: Iz so big :O
(21:20:26) Elephunk237: stop ur making me so horny
(21:20:27) Ibun: One thing though, can you pretend to be a guy, because, I like hot anal action...in the ass. o.o
(21:20:35) Elephunk237: ok
(21:20:46) Ibun: Really? :O
(21:20:55) Elephunk237: ya
(21:20:56) Elephunk237: sure
(21:21:06) Ibun: >.> <.<
(21:21:41) Ibun: Sorry; but I have a boyfriend, and I love him, and am devoted to him. /gg block

(23:49:25) SkaNazi1111: GREEN DAY RULES!!12
(23:49:31) JeffGallo77: Hey.
(23:49:49) JeffGallo77: I do like green day, yes.
(23:49:58 ) SkaNazi1111: GREAN DAY RULEZ!((!!534H
(23:50:06) JeffGallo77: I don't know about that.
(23:50:08 ) SkaNazi1111: I DO
(23:50:11) SkaNazi1111: THEY RUL;EZ!!931
(23:50:17) JeffGallo77: k.
(23:50:38 ) SkaNazi1111: WANNA CUM OVUR AND LISTUN 2 GREAN DAY
(23:51:24) JeffGallo77: 1) I don't know where you live.
2) No, I enjoy listening to music in the comfort of my own home.
3) If I DID visit, I'd probably bring something else, perhaps Blind Guardian or Flogging Molly.
(23:51:42) SkaNazi1111: WANNA COME OVER AND LISTUN 2 FLOGGING MOLLY
(23:51:46) SkaNazi1111: THEIR SOOO GEWD
(23:51:52) SkaNazi1111: WE CAN PAINT OUR NAILZ BLACK
(23:51:54) JeffGallo77: They are my favorite band. :)
(23:51:59) SkaNazi1111: AND JAM OWT !!! ><
(23:52:08 ) JeffGallo77: I'm sorry, I don't paint my nails.
(23:52:28 ) SkaNazi1111: Yeah, you end the line at dressing up as an animal and having gay sex.
(23:53:00) SkaNazi1111: AM I RYTE OR AM I RYTE!!1
(23:53:02) JeffGallo77: Funny, I've never dressed up as an animal, and that just proves your ignorance on furries, and the furry lifestyle. :)
(23:53:09) SkaNazi1111: You
(23:53:12) SkaNazi1111: Aw damn
(23:53:16) SkaNazi1111: You're not that random furry
(23:53:25) JeffGallo77: Hm?
(23:53:27) SkaNazi1111: Nothing.
(23:53:38 ) SkaNazi1111: WE CAN STILL RAWK OWT 2 GREAN DAY RITE M/
(23:53:44) JeffGallo77: Nope sorry.
(23:53:48 ) SkaNazi1111: WTHWTHWTH'
(23:54:15) JeffGallo77: You're an ignorant fool. You don't know anything about me and yet you jump to conclusions. Rather childish of you.
(23:55:10) SkaNazi1111: NO ME
(23:55:19) JeffGallo77: That doesn't even make sense.
(23:55:27) SkaNazi1111: MAKE ME.
(23:55:32) JeffGallo77: Make you what?
(23:55:44) SkaNazi1111: AFTER SCHOOL, ITS ON
(23:56:13) JeffGallo77: Now you're just being incoherent
(23:56:19) SkaNazi1111: no u are
(23:56:36) JeffGallo77: Not really. I am talking in complete sentences.
(23:56:45) SkaNazi1111: UR MOM IS A COMPLETE SENTANCE
(23:57:03) JeffGallo77: Actually my mom works at a K-8 school as a library para. :)
(23:57:13) SkaNazi1111: What a winner.
(23:57:33) JeffGallo77: She enjoys her job, so I'd say it's a pretty good thing. :)
(23:58:37) SkaNazi1111: Green day sucks.
(23:58:49) JeffGallo77: That is your opinion.
(23:58:53) SkaNazi1111: No no, they suck.
(23:58:53) JeffGallo77: I happen to like them.
(23:58:59) SkaNazi1111: They happen to suck.
(23:59:12) JeffGallo77: To you maybe; but honestly, I don't care what you think. (=
(23:59:27) SkaNazi1111: Good, because they really suck.
(23:59:56) SkaNazi1111: And apparently, you do care what I think or you wouldn't go off on a tantrum whenever I post anything >)
(23:59:57) JeffGallo77: Way to jump on the Anti Green Day banwagon. You're no better than the fangirls.
(00:01:01) SkaNazi1111: Er'
(00:01:03) SkaNazi1111: Yes I am.
(00:01:08 ) JeffGallo77: Nope.
(00:01:13) SkaNazi1111: Yes
(00:03:14) JeffGallo77: I don't see how you figure. You sound just like all the others who hate Green Day now because the fangirls claim them to be punk, when us true fans do not. You are just lashing out because they've become popular. Guess what? Punk isn't about anarchy and rebellion. Punk is about change for the better. Listen to the lyrics and you'll hear it. Face it, you're ignorant about a lot of things. Buh bye.

Um...what?

2005-06-27T02:58:49Z

(22:49:09) NnyNstuff327: Hello Are you there?
(22:49:14) NnyNstuff327: shit!
(22:49:15) Ibun: Yes.
(22:49:20) NnyNstuff327: who is this?
(22:49:26) Ibun: Me? o.o
(22:49:39) NnyNstuff327: what the hell! im so confused!
(22:49:47) Ibun: You messaged me.
(22:50:07) NnyNstuff327: this thing popped up and it said that i sent you that and i didnt i i dont know who you are
(22:50:24) Ibun: o_o
(22:50:56) NnyNstuff327: do you know whats going on?
(22:51:08) Ibun: I'm listening to music is what's going on >_>
(22:51:21) NnyNstuff327: who are you?
(22:51:34) Ibun: I'm me D:
(22:53:11) Ibun: Who are you? D:
(22:53:39) NnyNstuff327: wow, your a huge help
(22:53:49) Ibun: So are you.
(22:54:17) NnyNstuff327: yes, well i have had stalker problems before so i have a reason to not be helpful
(22:54:33) Ibun: Said the person who PMed me asking who i am.
(22:54:38) Ibun: *IMed
(22:55:00) NnyNstuff327: like, the person being me?
(22:55:43) NnyNstuff327: cause it popped up on my computer saying i imed you saying "hello are you there?" but i didnt
(22:55:51) Ibun: Sure you didn't D:
(22:56:30) NnyNstuff327: i really seriously didnt! and i know your never gonna believe that
(22:56:42) Ibun: You're right i won't.
(22:57:31) NnyNstuff327: okay. how bout this. we just stop talking and pretend this never happened
(22:57:38) NnyNstuff327: okay>
(22:57:49) Ibun: sure D:
(22:57:50) NnyNstuff327: *?
(22:57:55) NnyNstuff327: okay

Another message to my sister.

2005-06-18T03:18:10Z

First off, I finished touching up our site. Check out our music at: http://www.grayzigzags.com/ We don't have a bass player; but who needs one anyway?

Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I'd like to take some time out and talk about you. I know I've joked around with you alot; but truthfully you really kick serious ass. You're into alot of the same music I am, you're funny, you're actually a talented artist, whether you believe it or not, and you just know how to have a good time. You make me realize how stupid I can be sometimes, which is really useful, and I thank you for that, as well as all the fun times and good laughs I've had with you. :3

A message to my sister.

2005-06-17T22:50:06Z

Thanks for reminding me how kickass old Metallica is. xD

jeffgallo77 @ 2005-06-15T12:13:00

2005-06-15T16:30:46Z

Makes you cry: Old and Wise (The Alan Parsons Project), Never Let You Down (Kanye West), Kilkelly (The Dubliners)
Makes you laugh: God Thinks (Voltaire), New Boobs (NOFX), Super Orgy Porno Party (The Planet Smashers)
Reminds you of the one you once wanted: Prophetic (Rx Bandits)
You wish you wrote: The Sound of Muzak (Porcupine Tree), Concrete Schoolyard (Jurassic 5)
You never want to hear again: Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, AC/DC
You want to get married to: That's the Way Love Goes (Kirk Whalum), Greensleeves
You used to hate but now love: Opeth
You like to wake up to: Riding the Fourth Wave (Catch 22)
You like out of your parent’s record collection: Dio/Rainbow, The Clash, Ozzy/Sabbath, Billy Joel, Rascal Flatts
You love that you wouldn’t know about if it wasn’t for a friend: Anything by The Alan Parsons Project (aside: I miss you bro. =\ ), Light of Day, Day of Darkness (Green Carnation)
Makes you think of someone who died: Death Whispered a Lullaby (Opeth), Grace of God Go I (Flogging Molly)
You sing in the shower: Whatever is in my head on that day.
You sing when you’re alone: Whatever is playing.
You love the video more than the tune: Smooth Criminal (Alien Ant Farm)
Reminds you of your first crush: Make Her Purr (Dance Hall Crashers)
You love which is from a movie: Calm Like a Bomb (Rage Against the Machine)
Makes you think of the moon: Moondance (Nightwish)
Makes you think of stars: Across the Rainbow Bridge (Ayreon)
Makes you think of the sun: Sleeping Sun (Nightwish)
Makes you think of the night: One Winter's Night (Bella Morte)
Makes you want to kiss someone: The Maiden and the Minstrel Night (Blind Guardian)
Makes you think of sex: Dark of the Matineé (Franz Ferdinand), Protex Blue (The Clash), Come Baby Come (Ted, Leo, and the Pharmacists)
Makes you think of being alone: Nobody (Johnny Cash), Cloudy Now (Blackfield)
Has only been released recently but you love already: Octavarium (Dream Theater)

David Craig Simpson - Shiver

2005-06-14T18:04:35Z

Well known already as the creator of the popular webcomic Ozy and Millie as well as the political comic I Drew This, David Craig Simpson has released a CD featuring twelve songs. The CD is completely downloadable here; but is also available for purchase here, for those of you who want to support a fine man.

First off, I'd like to say I am really impressed with this album. I was surprised to find that I liked every song on it. It has a good mix of progressive, jazz, folk, and easy listening. If you like mellow music, take some time and check it out.

Okay, it starts off with 'If I Can't Get to London', one of the jazzier songs, that features a short, though very nice sax solo. (Mmmm sax.) Based on a book apparently, it’s about being alone. A typical subject for a song, but the lyrics are decieving, as I was fooled by the meaning at first.

The next two tracks are 'Impression of You' and 'From the Rain'. They both remind me of Blackfield, which is a good thing. Very soft and mellow stuff there. From the Rain especially, the vocals remind me of Aviv and Steven.

'I See', the fourth track. Very apparent brit-pop sound. Early Beatles, Oasis, etc. It’s just a simple love song, with acoustic guitar, and a bit of sax. Nothing outstanding; but it sounds nice.

Mr. Simpson said it best himself when he described 'Mockingbird Song' as either having no meaning, or it being too subtle. I've listened to it at least 10 times now and the lyrics don't scream out anything obvious. Regardless, it's a nice little tune.

'California', just a sad song about missing a friend. It's very touching song, even for somebody like me who's never lost somebody close to him. It's one of my favorite songs on the album.

'We All Fall Down' is a song, from what I have interpreted, about the facts of life. People mess up from time to time, get weak, do things they regret. It's surprisingly upbeat compared to the rest of the album; but doesn't make it any less enjoyable.

'Turn Away' is a song filled with pain. Some indulgances we can't get away from, addictions to strong to break. That's what this song conveys. You want to get away; but you just can't, and it kills you on the inside.

'Warm' another simple song with a simple premise. Something that almost everybody wants. To feel safe. To feel like everything will be okay, turn out right. To feel protected by somebody they love. To feel warm.

'Tin Heart' is another pain-filled song, though not like Turn Away. This pain is not an angry one; but more of a helpless one. Like the subject wants to just give up, because everything seems so useless and futile.

The album wraps up with 'Hey Abandon' and 'Still Nina', two of the more reflective songs on Shiver. They are best listened to through headphones, so you can block out any outside noise. Both of them, though Still Nina moreso, are good for taking a break and just clearing your mind.

Conclusion, this album is wonderful. Mr. Simpson did a wonderful job on it, and I recommend if you can spare the price, buy the album, even though it's free. He has brought many wonderful things to the internet, and he should be supported.

Final Score: 84/100

...

2005-06-13T18:10:14Z

Number of replies to my 'Stuff >:@' entry showing support for me: 1
Number of replies to my 'GWARG! :B' entry showing concern for me: 3
Number of replies to my 'GWARG! :B' entry showing concern for my friend: 4
Number of replies to my 'More Meme Madness. Music!' entry wondering what I think about them: 8

The feeling that people who read your journal care more about some stupid meme than they do about your life: Priceless.

EDIT: Just to clarify, this isn't about how many replies I get. It's just that I wonder why people can't take a few minutes out of their day to say something uplifting. It doesn't need to be a long post. Just a few words like 'Hey, keep your chin up.'. I always try to make an effort to do that. It'd be nice if I got that in return. =\

More Meme Madness. Music!

2005-06-11T12:11:04Z

List your current six favourite songs, then pick six other people that have to do the same.

(NOTE: The six I pick are the ones I am listening to most. Not my all time favorites.)

1. Never Let You Down, Kanye West
2. Pressure Drop, The Specials
3. Porcupine Tree - Shesmovedon (Live)
4. Ska-P - La Estampida
5. Jurassic 5 - Concrete Schoolyard
6. Any song by Bad Religion.

I HEREBY TAG:

chicken_hat
x_martyr_x
hellbenderrat
nimbusrogue
monarx
rageaddict

and secondly. (Different Meme)

1. Reply with your name and I will write something I like about you.
2. I will then tell what song reminds me of you.
3. If I were to apply an o'clock to you, I'll tell you what it would be.
4. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
5. I'll tell you the most memorable moment I've had with you.
6. I will tell you what color you remind me of.
7. I'll then tell you something that I've always wondered about you.
8. Put this in your journal

TAG! D:< NOT THE BODY SPRAY!

2005-06-10T21:06:48Z

List 5 Things you enjoy, even when no one around you wants to go out and play. What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level?
Post it to your journal...
And then tag 5 friends and ask them to post it to theirs

1. Listening to Nguru
2. Listening to Porcupine Tree
3. Listening to The Planet Smashers
4. Cuddling mah kitteh. ;3
5. Going for walks. (While listening to music, of course.)

I TAG!!!:
summers_showers
rkniner
rageaddict
harvey_longtail
becky_cascane

jeffgallo77 @ 2005-06-07T11:01:00

2005-06-07T15:02:25Z

(On skype.)

Me (Singing a line from Bad Religion's 'Athiest Peace'): TELL ME WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR!
Jerry (Saying a line from The Price Is Right): These fantastic prizes!

Random Favorites and stuff like that.

2005-06-04T12:00:23Z

Progressive
Alan Parsons Project, The
Ayreon
Dream Theater
Godspeed You Black Emperor!
Porcupine Tree

Metal
Blind Guardian
Dragonforce
Edguy
Nightwish
Sonata Arctica

Ska
Nguru
Planet Smashers, The
Sinesmilia
Ska-P
Specials, The

Punk (and emo)
Bad Religion
Clash, The
Hot Water Music
Jawbreaker
Social Distortion

Rock
Billy Joel
Flogging Molly
Rage Against the Machine
Ted, Leo, and the Pharmacists
Tool

Hip Hop
Jurassic 5
Kanye West
Sage Francis
Roots, The
Talib Kweli

Others
David Craig Simpson
Green Day
Johnny Cash
Matthew Good Band
Victor Wooten

Goth/Darkwave
Bella Morte
Crüxshadows, The
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Switchblade Symphony
Voltaire

Derrick...

2005-06-02T14:04:47Z

On the Febraury of ninth, something wonderful happened.
Something that I could never have imagined.
I asked him and he said yes. And the rest?
Well it had to be destined.

They say we were so good together.
That it could last forever.
Then came the crash. Out, I lashed.
It didn't happend did it? No...never.

But it did. Your mind was fucked.
And it was me who was left out of luck.
You needed to split, I understand it.
Even though, deep down it really sucks.

So I'm trying to stay calm, be patient.
To my friends for support I went.
For you I will wait. Because of this fate.
For D, you were heaven-sent.

Our souls have been merged to one.
No one can stop us, ruin our fun.
We may be apart now; but somehow...
In your arms will be your Ibun.

Get your mind in order, please.
All I want to do now is appease.
When your heart gets in tact, I'll take you back.
My eyes will flow tears rivalling the seven seas.

I know we'll be happy together again.
We'll meet finally, every now and then.
Take it slow, that's how we should you know.
So we'll be still be together, in twenty ten.

I pushed you too much, clinged too close.
When you were gone, I was so morose
Still am to a degree; but now I see
That my obsession was gross.

I'll give you your space from now on.
As long as your bright face, I can look upon.
Knowing you love me, and long to see
Our eyes meet, and the gaze I'll prolong.

So here I sit, trying to rhyme.
Because I'm in love, that's no crime.
So I ask you D, you and me...
I want to try it. One more time...

(Inspired by Kanye West - Never Let Me Down)

GWARG! :B

2005-05-31T08:28:47Z

I feel so helpless right now. I've got a friend in Cali who's always been depressed. But tonight it was much more apparent than ever. She was talking about killing herself, and I don't know if she is serious or not. I tried at least a dozen times to get her to come around, and I kept failing. It's a terrible feeling knowing that despite my best efforts, I can't protect the ones I care about. I was shaking and crying earlier, I want to thank Nimbus and JerryArr for being there for me. Nimbus, I love you, really. You're a wonderful friend and I care alot about you. (By the way, she's no the friend I'm talking about.) Jerry, you rock too. You're just a fun guy to talk to and hang out with. I owe both of you guys alot. I still feel like shit; but I'm not crying or shaking anymore, so I guess that's good. It just reminds me of those months with another friend and helping him out. At least with him, I made a difference, this time, I'm not sure I am...

Stuff >:@

2005-05-30T09:17:23Z

Guess I'll start off with the obvious, music. Picked up three CDs last week, and got a few others leaked. First off, Victor Wooten's 'Victor Wooten Live in America'. Awesome album from an excellent bassist. He is a superb talent, nothing else I can say about him. I also picked up a re-release of Bad Religion's 'Suffer', which was good, albeit it really short, at only 25 minutes. D: Last, I got Voltaire's 'Then and Again', which out of the three, was definately the best. He has such an awesome voice, and he's dreamy to boot. <3

The two albums I "previewed", which I plan on buying, are Oasis' 'Don't Believe The Truth', which wasn't all that bad, though a few of the tracks sounded like they pillaged Lennon's corpse and made him sing on the album, and Dream Theater's 'Octavarium' which. was. un-FREAKIN-believable. The title track alone is worth the price of the CD. Just really great progressive metal.

Now with that out of the way. I have something that I need to say. Even if I had the opportunity to come back to BF, I would not. I have decided that I don't belong there anyway. I'm not into all of the stuff that goes on. I'm no macrophile. It's not just that though. It's the way the whole situation was handled. Namely, very poorly. Alot of mistakes were made, by me, and by the staff. Things were said by both parties that should not have been. I'll admit I pushed many buttons that night; but that doesn't make a certain fur justified in bringing my personal life and relationships into it, especially considering their own problems. I didn't feel very understood that night, and if that is the case, why would I want to go back? Sure I have a few friends from there; but I don't need to be there to talk to them. So I'm not really missing out now am I? And I'm not the only one who seems to have a bit of a bad taste in their mouth lately, a few other people seem to feel left out of everything as well. That's how I always felt. Nobody ever just said "Hi Ibun, how are you doing?" It's mostly just people bitching and complaining about one thing or another, or worse, nothing at all. It's not really any fun sitting in front of a screen doing nothing. And it's not like I don't try and talk to people, I do. I always PM them and try to start a conversation; but after a few minutes their off doing something else with somebody from one of their cliques. So I ask again, why would I want to go back?

Lastly, for those of you who don't know yet, Derrick and I have split up. For now at least. I am hoping, that after I give him some space, we'll be able to try it again. I think their are several reasons for the break. First, I think the car crash has left his mind rattled, and he needs to get his life back in order. Secondly, I think I was to, not obsessive; but a little too clingy. And I was moving too fast. I'm going to try and work on both of those, and hopefully, if there is a second time around, it will go better. If not, then, we'll see what happens I suppose.

Oh, I almost forgot, Mass Rehab, the people working with me in trying to find me a job placement, has closed my case. The main reason is that finding my father a job has become the family's main goal right now. So getting a job just got a bit harder for me. Speaking of which, my dad didn't get the job he applied for, but he's still taking some programming courses, AND on the same day his band broke up. Fun stuff there. So he was a bit pissed on Friday. My brother has a job though, he's been working at the bank for a few weeks now. He's all profeshiunal with his dress clothes. Oh well. Life goes on.

EDIT: New LJ Icon. It's for my faggy moments. D;

EDIT: New default icon. Done by Down2Dusk.

Death Whispered A Lullaby

2005-05-25T04:48:15Z

Out on the road there are fireflies circling
Deep in the woods, where the lost souls hide
Over the hill there are men returning
Trying to find some peace of mind

Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child

Under the fog there are shadows moving
Don't be afraid, hold my hand
Into the dark there are eyelids closing
Buried alive in the shifting sands

Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child

Speak to me now and the world will crumble
Open a door and the moon will fall
All of your life all your memories
Go to your dreams, forget it all

Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child
Home, Sleep my child

In memorium...

2005-05-24T20:21:54Z

And someday in the mist of time
When they asked me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise

Goodbye Zay. You will be missed. u.u

In reply to a thread elsewhere...

2005-05-21T22:30:33Z

Thread is located here.

First off, I'd like to say I agree with this 1000%. Why 1000? Because Ransom is at least ten times as awesome as that. Possibly even too awesome for words. Through the many conversations about his past I've had with him, I am amazed time after time that he is the person who he is. It is the complete opposite you would expect. He is loyal and caring about his friends. He knows when to be serious, and when to be a goofy idiot. :B He is a fun guy to talk to, and I appreciate that.

Another thing I like about him is his art. Now, normally good art doesn't affect me; but it's because we're so close that I can see his expression, his feelings poured into the picture. He is the only artist, aside from Ericwolf's rendition of BigD, that has made me literally cry. And he's done it twice. His 'Dream' and 'Inner Self' pictures, are, just beyond description. Art, as I have always said, is about personal expression, and he captures that beautifully in both pieces. The emotion...just stunning.

His taste in music, while we disagree on many levels, is still pretty sweet. He's always willing to give new music a try, which, is really all that I ask of people. If you don't like it, at least you listened to it before judging. His passion for music, while not as deep as mine (not to brag or anything), is quite apparent. I respect that greatly, as music is very dear to me. It's good to know that we feel the same way about it. :3 Plus he's learning to play guitar! RAWK! \m/

Lastly, I'd just like to say, his devotion to Corey, his brother. That is one of the sweetest things about him. Just after a few minutes of talking about him (Corey), it is bluntly obvious how he feels. He loves him, and would never do anything to harm him, emotionally, or physically. And he will make anyone who does sorry that they did. Usually I would think that's just big talk from a big brother; but I know he means it. There isn't anyone (sorry Stoney) that I think he loves more than him.

So in conclusion, what we have is a kid from a broken home who overcame that. He's a talented artist who pours his emotions out on the canvas. He has a deep passion for music, though we disagree on some styles that we like. He is loyal to his friends, and loves his little brother more than anyone. And he is just plain fun to talk to. If you don't think that's awesome...you can go eat a dick. :B

Another fur I admire is Tavis. For him, it's because he is one of the few people who truly understands me. He knows how to read my moves, and can see through the lies. While that is frustrating sometimes, it is very relieveing that in a tough time, I can turn to him. Even though I feel bad about dumping my problems on him, he takes it on, and I love him for that.

He is a real kid at heart though. That is apparent in his alternate character, Caity, who has many imagination toys. She is always perky and bubbly, and sometimes it's hard to believe her character is supposed to be 20. >.>;;; But he also has his fixation for legos. Never bring them up around him unless you want him to go on and on. x3

He has a pure soul, for the most part. He has his moments; but usually he likes to keep it clean. Around him I have the urge to do the same, out of respect. Same way I don't swear around my mother; but otherwise I curse like a sailor. I've messed up around him a few times, I won't go into that here, as it is personal. But suffice to say I respect him, his lifestyle choices (oh the irony there), and the way he feels about me and his other friends.

We both have a similar sense of humor. So it's not surprising where we met, over at define cynical. I will always credit him as my first real friend. Though we haven't met yet, he reached out to me where nobody else had. I had caused some trouble on the forums, and instead of scolding me (as he is a moderator) he tried to figure out why I did what I had. And that was the first time that's happened. He questioned me not with anger; but with compassion. He really wanted to help me, and he did. If anybody is worthy of being the best man at my wedding (if i ever get married) it is surely going to be him. Tavis, I love ya bro.

It's cloudy now...

2005-05-15T19:53:18Z

In a violent place we can call our country
Is a mixed up man and I guess that's me
The sun's in the sky but the storm never seems to end
It's a place of sorrow but we call it a home
And the darkest thoughts, yeah I guess they're my own
There's wealth in the bank but there's nothing to show inside

It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's getting cloudy now

In a special place that I call my life
The father was cruel and he lost his wife
But I don't see either cos I live across the street
It's a beautiful thing when it starts to rain
A man who drinks just to drown the pain
And I can't stop from dreaming there's something else

It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's getting cloudy now

It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's cloudy now
It's getting cloudy now

We are a fucked up generation
It's cloudy now
A fucked up generation
It's cloudy now
We gotta get out of here
It's cloudy now
A fucked up generation
It's cloudy now

CD Review IV

2005-05-14T03:40:47Z

Artist: Green Day
Album: Warning
Release Date: October 3, 2000

1) Warning - The album starts off with the title track. It has an easy beat to get into. The lyrics themselves were cleverly written and sung, adding in a bunch of different actual warnings that you see. Plus the section with the sirens and echoed vocals was kind of cool.

2) Blood Sex and Booze - I don't like the beginning of this song; but when it hits the chorus it really hits it. The lyrics aren't ones that I particularly like; but overall it's a fine song. The mandolins thrown in were a nice bonus too. :D

3) Chruch on Sunday - Love this song. It has a quick and simple beat. A nice fun, happy type of smitten love song. Nothing technically great about the song; but I love it's simplicity.

4) Fashion Victim - This song has decent guitar riffs in it, with vocals to match. The hook here though, is the lyrics. They really define my stance on fashion and brand name labels.

5) Castaway - Another easy beat to get into. Fast and upbeat. I remember listening to this one on repeat hundreds of times back while playing THPS 2. I love Billie's voice in this song. I don't know what it is, something about his tone is just really awesome. The part without the guitars was pretty excellent too. The bass alone was awesome, and the singing just adds to it.

6) Misery - Back when I first got the album (when it first came out) I really didn't like this song. But it's grown on me. It has a very Italian sound to it.Not the singing; but the accordians other instruments in the background.

7) Deadbeat Holiday - While I don't like the second line in this, the song is still pretty funny. Basically a tale of a really crappy house that is falling apart. The harmony singing is pretty nice, where it is featured. Again, it has a very strong chorus.

8) Hold On - Once again, they nailed it with the chorus. Loved the harmonica in the song. It's a refreshing bit of downtime from the faster paced songs; but without being dull.

9) Jackass - Another smooth beat. Another great chorus, especially lyrically this time. And, what's that, oh yes, saxaphone. My favorite instrument, so that's a big plus. :D

10) Waiting - It's similar to Hold On, it's a slower song. Not too slow though. Other than that, I don't have much to say about it.

11) Minority - The big single from the album. Nothing special about this song, it's just a song. It doesn't add or detract from the overall experience.

12) Macy's Day Parade - Probably my least favorite song on the album.It's not a bad song really; but it's really slow, and doesn't
quite fit in the grand scheme of the CD. Other than out, it's an alright song.

Conclusion) I still say that this is Green Day's best album. It's a really solid pop-rock album. I'd suggest that fans of the genre go pick this up immeadiatly, and of course for a fan of the band, it's a must have.

Final Score: 82/100

CD Review III

2005-05-14T03:35:19Z

Artist: Blackfield (Steven Wilson & Aviv Geffen)
Album: Blackfield
Release Date: January, 2004

This collaboration between Steven Wilson, lead singer of Porcupine Tree and my hands down favorite vocalist, and Aviv Geffen, an already well-established solo artist, is, in a word, fantastic. The simple raw emotion pouring out of each note, each word, each hit of the stick to drum, is chilling. First off, not only does Wilson have an amazing voice; but Geffen is pretty good in his own right. They have a way, just by closing my eyes, of creating a vivid picture in my mind. One song after another, is a new painting, not just any painting, a masterpiece.

It is by no means a happy record at all. In fact, I think it is very depressing. The images I see are not happy ones. At times they can be pretty brutal. That might just be my fucked up mind; but when I envision and interperate the album, bad stuff goes down. I've seen people die, and not just a regular death either, cold calculated murders. The song 'scars', disturbs me a little sometimes. And some people know exactly why. I can see self-mutilation...and, well you know who is doing it. ._. It is a beautiful song nonetheless, despite my personal history. Anyway, this entire album, in my eyes, is riddled with morbid imagery and death. It isn't obvious and celibratory as you might find in doom metal, it's detectable; but at the same time, hidden behind the beauty of the sound.

In conclusion, it is a great album, no doubt about that; but the subject matter might be a little sensitive to some people.

Final Score: 91/100

Asshole?

2005-05-10T06:51:53Z

Some of you may percieve me as an asshole, becuase I lash out from time to time. Maybe I am, I don't know. What I do know, is that I try to help people as much as humanly possible. It's not an easy thing to do. And more often than not, I bottle up my feelings. I've always done this. And the result is pent up frustration and anger, that results in me lashing out at people. Some of you know exactly what I'm talking about. Sometimes, I do regret what I do; but in tonight's instance, I stand by what I said. This person has tried to fuck with my mind, and convince me that I didn't love Derrick because of some actions I took. Regrettable actions I'll admit; but not ones that make me love him any less. So yes, I think she is a bitch. If that ruffles people's feathers more than some sick freaks who like stomping people into oblivion, or chicks with chests twice the size of their body, or those that like to be eaten by others, that's too fucking bad. That's who I am. Most of the time, I am either happy, or sad; but on occasion I get angry. I'm not perfect, I know this. But I'm most certainly not an asshole. I'm a good person, and if you don't like me for who i am, the happy Ibun, the sad Ibun, and the pissed, angsty Ibun, then do yourself a favor, and don't talk to me, okay? I don't need to deal with people like you anymore, I've been making that mistake my whole life. I'm not going to keep making it anymore.

Woo hoo!

2005-05-08T22:59:29Z

I just told my mom about D and I, and she was totally alright with it. ^_^

Adventures in Skype

2005-05-06T15:21:56Z

Commercial: New Johnson's bath buddies.
Jerry: Now with Micheal Jackson!

-Later-

Jerry: I have an idea. 1 out of every 20 breast implants should kill you.