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Tuesday, 27 June 2006
Godsmack and Pussycat Dolls???
Now Playing: Mama by Godsmack
Topic: Music Reviews
Yep you read it right....pussycat dolls.
First Review IV by Godsmack, it is there fourth album(not counting the Acoustic EP The Other Side). No big change in the sound it's still the same Godsmack sound. It has some good songs and if you like Godsmack you should buy it. I reccomend the Target or Best Buy versions since they have a bonus track. 
Now PCD by the Pussycat Dolls. Yeah so I didn't really like it much, but I did find myself humming Don't Cha. I have some problems with the song 'Beep'. It says that all men only thinks about ass and other things. That is not true only 80-85% do. So don't say every boy the same say 80% are the same. But the album was decent. Some tracks go on too long like 'Don't Cha'. 
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at 12:28 PM EDT
Website news
Topic: Website
Well a lot of assholes have said " Hey TT, you know what would make your site really popular, if you would put porn on it!. " Well I've always said F U, but I've given in click here
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at 12:09 PM EDT
Yo 'cause there isn't anything more gangsta than a Harp
Topic: Music Reviews
This is my 8th grade Harp Project WOOT!
It got 105/100
The harp is the oldest known string instrument. Paintings were found featuring the harp as early as the 13th century B.C.E at Thebes. It has many different forms depending on where you are. The harp was very popular in Ireland during the 9th century. It was so popular it became their national symbol. During the 15th century the harp was being made in three parts: sound box, neck, and pillar. It is still being made this way. The harp has 3 main different types the folk harp, lever harp, and the pedal harp, which is the current type.
The folk harp is small to medium sized and is made for traditional music. It rages from two to six octaves and uses levers to change the pitch. The common folk harp has 33 strings. It has two octaves below middle C and two and a half above. The strings are made of nylon, gut, or metal core. It is plucked using a similar technique to the pedal harp. At the top of every string is a lever. When it is raised the pitch is raised a semitone.
The lever harp started to appear in the second half of the 17th century. The player could tune a hook against an individual string to raise the pitch a half note. Lever harps are often tuned to B flat. Using this scheme the major keys can be reached by only changing lever positions. This was much easier than re-tuning any strings. Blades and Hooks perform the same function as levers, but use a different method.
The pedal harp or the concert harp is very large. It is designed for classical music and it can be played solo or as a part of an ensemble in symphony orchestras. It has a total of six and a half octaves usually 47 strings, weighs eighty pounds, and is approximately 6 feet high and 4 feet wide. The octaves range from 3 and a half below middle C and three and a half above. The pressure of the strings on the sound board is about a ton. The lower strings are made of copper nylon, the middle strings gut, and the highest of nylon.
The pedal harp uses the action of pedals to change the pitch of the strings. There is one pedal for each note for a total of seven. When you move the pedal with your foot the small wheels on the top rotate. The wheels are studded with two pegs which pinch the string while they turn. Thus shortening the vibration length of the string.
Another type of Harp is the Gaelic wire strung harp. This metal strung harp has a bell-like sound and is prized for its sweetness. The wire-strung harp goes back prior to the 11th century. The Maedoc Book Shrine of Ireland shows a harper with a triangular framed harp with a T-section in the pillar. The type of wire used in these harps are iron, brass, silver, and gold. There are only three pre 16th century examples that survive today. They are the Trinity College harp in Ireland, and the Queen Mary and Lamont harps in Scotland.
Dennis Hempson was the last of the harpers to play with the old style of using the fingernails to pluck while the finger pads are used to damp. He was also one of the last to use his left hand in the treble. He died in the early 19th century. Since the 1970s the tradition has been revived. Most notably Ann Heymann has pioneered in reviving the tradition by playing the instrument as well as studying manuscripts in the Trinity College Library. As performers have became more interested in it harp makers have begun to build wire string harps.
Another type of harp is the Double harp. It consists of two rows of diatonic strings one on each side of the neck. The strings run parallel to each other. They often have a lever for every string. The reason they have two rows of strings allows the harpists left and right hands to occupy the same notes without having both hands to attempt to play the same string. It also allows for special effects that the regular harp cannot do.
The Welsh harp has three rows of parallel strings. The difference from the double harp is that it has a center row of chromatic strings called sharps. To play a sharp the harpist reaches in between the rows and plucks the center string. Also the Welsh harp has no levers.
Harp players use all there fingers except there pinky. To make the notation of fingering easier each finger is given a number. They are as follow: 1 for the thumb, 2 for the index finger, 3 for the middle finger, and 4 for the ring finger. Most types of harps only require the use of hands but the pedal harp requires the use of feet.
There are two main methods of the classical harp technique, the French method and the Salzedo method. Neither of them has a definite majority among harpists. The French method advocates lowered elbows, fluid wrists and the right arm wrapped lightly around the soundboard. The Salzedo method features elbows remain parallel to the ground, wrists are stiff and neither arm touches the soundboard.
The harp is sparingly used in most classical music usually for special effects. It is also used for operas. Modern composers utilize the harps frequently because the pedals on the harp allows for many sorts of non diatonic tones.
One of the most famous Harpists is Adolph Marx, he was born on November 23, 1888. He was part of the comedy group 'The Marx Brothers' who achieved much success in films. His trademark was that he never talked in any of the films. His nickname was Harpo because he played the harp. He taught himself how to play the harp and played it in an unusual manner. He played with an idiosyncratic tuning of the strings. His fame drew many musicians to learn his style of playing. He married actress Susan Fleming in 1936 and they adopted four children. He would later die after open heart surgery in 1964.
One of the most famous pieces of music featuring the harp is Musetta's Waltz from the opera La Boheme. La Boheme is an opera of four acts by Giacomo Puccini. The premiere of the opera was performed on February 1st 1896. It is one of the most performed operas today. It is also the basis for many musicals. Puccini was born in 1858. He studied the piano and organ in Lucca and in 1880 entered the Milan Conservatory. He gained recognition with the one act opera Le Villi. Puccini is known as the last great Italian Composer.
The harp can be a very rewarding instrument since every note sounds good but there are many problems. A student should pick a teacher that teaches the type of music they want to play. The main problem is the cost. The cheapest real harp is 8000 dollars. You must also learn how to tune. Luckily harpsts can use an electronic tuner. Which makes the process much easier. Harps melt at 60 degrees Celsius, so dont keep them in a car on a sunny day.
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at 11:37 AM EDT
Monday, 26 June 2006
THE OMFG TT RANT THINGY Volume 2 Electric Boogaloo
Topic: RANTS
WOO! I'm back! This is the SECOND!!! OMFG TT RANT THINGY!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!! You excited??? Well don't get to excited since then it would be too dissapointing for you. Okay in this amazing, okay I won't lie to you, mildly entertaining installment: I will talk about: them god damn Jews!! Just kidding I'm not a racist or sexist, just hairist. I mean if you are blonde I will label you in a second, no let's make that a millisecond. Okay so we will be talking about: Yo Momma.......the TV show. It sucks!!!! I mean the first time you see it you may giggle a couple time but yo momma jokes can only go so far, how about we mix it up and do Yo Cousin twice removed, now that would be entertaining. "Yo Cousin Twice Removed is so fat that they tried to re-move her more but could only get her twice removed." Well my joke wasn't that could but I do get a C- for effort! WOO!!!!!!!!!!! So what have we learned today??? Don't get too excited, cause I kinda suck, Racism is not cool, only Hairism. That Edgar Valderrama can not make a good show, and tell your cousin to call me. I will redirect her to a friend of mine who loves the big girls. Big Girls need love too but I'm not giving it that is all.
Posted by ttfansite
at 8:49 PM EDT
RANT TIME
Topic: RANTS
Woot! This is the first official OMFG TT rant thingy. I will discuss many things, such as Gay Marriage, Bird Flu, why someone hasn't assassinated Bush yet, and much more. So first Gay Marriage: What's the big deal?, let's start thinking about the real problems in the U.S. and let them be miserable with all the others. Ever hear about global warming??? Bird Fly: It isn't going to happen. I mean Anthrax was suppose to be huge right? It only killed 2 people, not the global threat the government said it would be. Many people say WTF!? why hasn't anybody assassinated Bush yet? The answer: If Bush is the best the Republicans have, what would be their worst? So now to the much more section! Now I will personally rant about stuff! So first Rap music: I am sick of every single rap video, objectifying women, and just degrading rap as a culture. So Lil' Jon think before your next video "What would Tupac do?". Seriously in a number of years we go from "Brenda's got a baby" to "Badunkadunk". Seriously and Lil' Jon where is your originality...I mean "Snap your fingers"...I rather hear "WHAT OKAY YEAH!(remix addition)". So now we go to: What's up with the text on women's clothing. I mean they have text on the assal and breastal areas and then they expect you not to read it and look. I, personally, have bad vision so I have to get closed to read it. And then I read it out loud "Juicy" and then I get slapped.I mean come on!!!! It would be impolite not to read it, "Juicy" is a compliment! So what have we learned today? Gay Marraige: YAY, Bird Flu: NAY, Sadly Bush is the best leader the Republicans have, Only way to stop rap from sucking completely is if Tupac gets resurrected and does a single featuring NaS, and finally don't think so high of yourself, women, your only juicy if, I have to quote Lil' Jon here "If you can bounce a quarter off 'dat ass".
Posted by ttfansite
at 8:24 PM EDT
My Haircut
Topic: Life
sorry for the bad resolution, had to take it with my phone since digital camera wasn't working/
Posted by ttfansite
at 7:29 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 11:39 AM EDT
Sunday, 25 June 2006
Click and The Breakup
Topic: Movie
Click:
At first I thought this movie would be the same jokes over and over, and it kinda is but I liked it anyways. It stars Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale. Adam Sandler's character is a mid-level working man who goes to Bed Bath & Beyond to get a Universal Remote. The remote actually controls his universe,he can slow down time, pause just like a regular remote. Then it all goes wrong(I won't ruin the ending for everyone). It was a surprisingly good movie.
The Breakup:
The movie stars Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. In the movie they play a couple who are living in an apartment and the well breakup. But neither of them want to move out of the apartment so they try to get the other to move out. The movie is kinda slow at times but it is pretty funny.
Posted by ttfansite
at 2:19 PM EDT
Friday, 16 June 2006
Movie Reviews and News
Topic: Movie
First the good news: Hostel is getting a sequel the twist is that the hostel in the first movie was just one of a chain. This time it stars two women.
Now the bad news: I saw American Haunting...It isn't very good, like worse than Da Vinci Code bad. Okay before the movie starts it says based on a true event. OMG!!!! Okay movie starts, and we go back in time. OMG!! So a corrupt farmer( I think I forget his profession) gets "cursed", and then him and his daughter get possessed by a poltergeist. The spirit suffers them pain, and eventually kills the father, then the daughter is okay. Then the movie ends. Then my favorite part comes up; before the credits it gives the definition of poltergeist haha I just found that hilarious then it says, this is just one of the theories behind his death and has no truth behind it. So it basically states "Yeah we kinda bullshitted you about it being true". Oh and if your gonna make a scary movie atleast it make it scary.
*/***** total waste of time
movie I want to see
Title: Snakes On A Plane
Starring Samuel L Jackson.
Plot: Well these Snakes are On A Plane! haha
Posted by ttfansite
at 11:24 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 11:40 AM EDT
Back from my break
Now Playing: Pearl Jam by Pearl Jam
Topic: Music Reviews
So Desensitized by Drowning Pool.This is a great album, It is Drowning Pool's sophmore attempt after the original singer died. It starts with the song 'think' which has a great tempo and sets the mood for the album. The second song is the single 'Step Up', This CD only has one ballad 'Love and War'. My personal favorite song from this album is 'Numb'. ****/*****
Now we switch to a disaster of a movie, "Da Vinci Code'. Yeah it has a great storyline but the movie is just executed so badly. The story is mainly dialogue between characters and it just gets a little boring. Here is how the movie is executed: Characters discuss storyline, car chase, more discussing, another chase scene, repeat for 2 and a half hours. It really dissapointed me. Read the book instead. **/*****
Pearl Jam is back with a self titled new album. It has the single 'World Wide Suicide' which is the best anti-bush song i've heard this year. Vedder(lead singer) is often criticized for the way he sings but I personally like it. Pearl Jam really goes back to it's roots and some songs sound like they could be from 'Black'(there first album). It does have a couple slower songs though but it's good that they have a mix. ****/*****
Posted by ttfansite
at 11:12 AM EDT
Thursday, 1 June 2006
I just found a CD that was lost for 2 years lol
Now Playing: nothingness by Drowning Pool
Topic: Music Reviews
So I was going through my DVD's and then suddenly Desensitized by Drowning Pool fell out. Wow, after 2 years of my step-dad complaining about the Drowning Pool being missing I can finally listen to it...It's pretty good I'll review it tomorrow.
Posted by ttfansite
at 3:38 PM EDT
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