This video is from The Prodigy’s show in Brussels. I just love hearing the crowd shout the words at the beginning and at 4:07 it’s absolute mayhem when everyone jumps (it all starts at 3:30.)
Earthquake, Prodigy Style
My life hasn’t been great lately but excitement is growing towards a week from now, when I will go to see The Prodigy for the 6th time this year, 9th time total.
There’s no better way to fuel my excitement than to report that during The Prodigy’s show in Brussels a few days ago a scientific observatory of sorts, located near the venue, registered a minor earthquake. At least that’s what I could figure out from this translated news item.
I’m going to be inside the best earthquake ever :)
Personal Turmoils
I pondered using “personal turmoils” as a post’s title. After all, how many personal turmoils can a soon-to-be-33 year old bachelor can have? But I do have them and the title certainly describes my life lately.
Unfortunately I can’t go into details because I can’t imply other people on this blog. So that’s pretty much all I can say. It just needs to get out there so I can continue writing here without feeling as if I’m cheating by not writing that something has been bothering me lately.
One week to go for my next Prodigy show! This time one of my best friends is coming with me from Israel, which would be amazing. She’s the best choice for this as she’s been listening to The Prodigy for a month now and recently started learning Czech phrases for the single day we’ll be there.
Oh, and I got tickets for another show – Paris in April. Who’s coming? :)
Listening To Enter Shikari
My next Prodigy show will be in less than a month. The warm-up act will be Enter Shikari so I decided this time I’ll know the warm-up act’s music as well, which would make the show even more fun.
Enter Shikari are very good. My favorite song from their latest album, Common Dreads, is Zzzonked, which is embedded here. The song is very good in general, but gets really good around the 2-minute mark:
Listen To The Resistance By Muse Online
Muse’s new album, The Resistance, is about to be out on sale. For now you can listen to it online (site registration required to hear full tracks.)
While Muse are still very good, The Resistance sounds the same as the previous two albums. Not necessarily a bad thing but I was hoping for something different than what I’ve already heard. Some of the songs sound like pop to me, but I guess my own preference has also changed over time. Right now I’m not even sure I’ll buy the new album.
Omar Rodriguez Lopez (Music)
Omar Rodriguez Lopez is the mastermind behind one of my favorite bands, The Mars Volta. He also has a side project, currently called “El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez” (the new group of Omar Rodriguez Lopez), which already has over 5 LPs under its belt. You can listen to all of them free of charge here. These albums are very diverse in sound but definitely have all the great elements you can expect from a The Mars Volta album along with very hard-to-digest parts that take a few listens to get used to.
I’m currently listening to the last album, Cryptomnesia (player embedded below), and I love it. I’ll probably get the earlier ones as well as soon as I move to my new apartment. I like owning CDs even when there’s a digital download option.
The Prodigy – Take Me To The Hospital (Video)
The Prodigy released the fourth video from their latest album. “Take Me To The Hospital” is one of my favorite tracks on the album and a smash live hit.
My Next Prodigy Show – November 27th, Prague
I got my ticket to the next Prodigy show. It will be held in Prague on November 27th. I bought front stage tickets again and this time it’s a dedicated Prodigy show, not a festival, so it should be even more fun. I really enjoyed the reserved front stage experience.
Some parts of my body still hurt from Saturday’s show but my voice is pretty much back to normal. I think I’m going to take it easy this weekend.
If you want to join me drop me a line. This is one experience that’s fun to share.
p.s.
I can’t figure out why sitting tickets to The Prodigy are almost as expensive as front stage tickets. Not only is the sound distorted in the balcony, but who sits in a Prodigy concert?
The New Stereo System
I finally got my new stereo system (the speakers had to be shipped from France) and I’m having an amazing time listening to The Prodigy with it. It’s true happiness. I’m expecting the neighbors to knock on my door any time now.
Speaking of The Prodigy, I’m going to see them in Turkey this weekend in Rock N Coke festival. Anyone wants to join me?
Oh, and if you want to hear your own music like you’ve probably never heard it before, drop by anytime and bring some CDs with you.
The Mars Volta – Since We’ve Been Wrong (Video)
Since We’ve Been Wrong is the second single from The Mars Volta’s new album, Octahedron. It’s a quiet song which reflects the album’s sound. Cotopaxi is the one exception.