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Sunday, February 14, 2010

What do I see from where I'm sitting?

Unbelievably hard, sadly true; this is what I’m supposed to write about. What can I say? It’s like a dead-end to imagination. Even physically, there is this wall in front of me which exactly “looks” like a dead-end.

Looking carefully, I can see interesting things like: zillions of DVDs and CDs scattered around my PC (yes, the familiar scene for most of us!); also here --on the left-- is my beloved white glass, which is painted with mostly blue and pink flowers; more to left, I can see my 11 years old speakers (don't panic,I use headphones instead of them!); On the right, is my giant HP printer sitting silently, staring at me like a hungry child begging for its four cartridges to get charged (weird cartridged children nowadays,don't you think?!); On the wall , behind the monitor, I can see a couple of different astronomical images, but the most magnificent one is an image of a Quasar (the most fascinating and also threatening object in the whole universe); climbing up, I see an exciting model of Big Ben tower , and 2 different medals (signs of my glorious childhood!)hanging from its watch. That’s it, nothing more to mention. I think there is nothing special about my bed or socks (!) and other general things that you want to know about, and even if you want I'm not gonna waste my time explaining them(just kidding).But you must see my personal library;No way to describe it.As you know, always, there are some details to be omitted due to our own privacy and who knows, maybe even security!

The thing is,no matter where I look at, all I can see are my memories; from the most recent ones to those 11 years old speakers’ era. Everything here is a door to my past. Shucks! I’m really obsessed with my memories (and I like it the most,believe me).

Thursday, February 11, 2010

You must not miss this!

"In my dreams I can see you

I can hold you and it feels so real" ...

God, I love this song; music at its best. I’m talking about Anathema’s One Last Goodbye. This brilliant piece of art is unbelievably touching and poignant. Yes, poignant! Even if one hadn’t had an unpleasant experience of love or someone’s loss, they “will” feel the sympathy and sadness of this song, wholeheartedly! Lyrics and music match in the most perfect way; I have never heard any other song as powerful as O.L.G. in expressing a very pleasant sadness and sympathy. Pleasant sadness?! You’ll never know unless you listen for yourself.

Some say it’s about one of the band members’ grandma; others say it’s about love and a broken relationship. No matter what this song is all about, it will touch your heart. Promise!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Unforgiven II * : An Amazingly Amazing Song

While listening to this masterpiece, I just can't stop thinking about a land covered with soft and warm yet not sand-like soil; and, a very pleasant wind which seems to be caressing my body by its every blowing. Don’t get me wrong! It’s not bothering; not even boring. It’s just a little bit confusing. What on the earth could link these two? I mean why this great feeling arises with this single track, no matter how many times I listen to it? Even more surprising is that it just keeps repeating; nothing changes at all. Every time I must close my eyes and there it comes and fills my every cell. I’ve spent zillions of hours thinking about the origin. Where does this feeling come from? Maybe it’s because of the way in which guitars are played; heavy and slow with a very powerful bass. Lyrics (written by James Hetfield) are amazing too. The lyrics are about a man, the same man from the first song, who was pushed around and abused all his life. “Lay beside me, tell me what they’ve done. speak the words I wanna hear, to make my demons run.” He meets a woman who had a similar childhood to him. Do not expect a “esghulane” song; all you’re going to hear is 5 minutes of depression ,and about 40 seconds of hope (still good, huh?!).Listen to it; hope you feel the same damn good feeling as I do,whenever I listen to it.



The next post will be about my -- and perhaps zillions of other people's --nostalgic experience with Anathema (an English rock band).A very odd romantic nostalgia.Stay tuned

*Unforgiven II is the 4th track on Reload album by Metallica