Post by Admin on Apr 28, 2024 19:38:43 GMT -5
Hello there, my NORS comrades and all the beautiful souls tuning in for this edition of Baroness' Bulletin! I hope you're feeling as fabulous as ever. It's your favorite bass-playing baroness here, ready to fill your day with a dash of excitement and a sprinkle of Runescape magic.
In the world of RS3:
Our beloved Fort Forinthry has seen its final curtain call - or has it? Let’s not forget the silver lining – an economical way to train construction! Plus, who can resist an upgradable cottage and heartwarming characters? As for Requiem for a Dragon quest, darling adventurers fear not; if you've been keeping up with previous quests, this one should be a breeze!
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And oh boy! The Pernix armor update created quite a stir among players. But fret not lovers-of-the-old-design: Jagex listened to your pleas and gave us another version that harkens back to its original glory.
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Over at Old School RuneScape:
Jagex is pulling out all stops to make Varlamore Herblore activity an unforgettable experience. Get ready for massive XP gains and unique rewards!
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Clan Chronicles:
Our Mighty King Dave & Count Gaius braved Twin Furies alongside GhostRider Joerockhead6 recently—let’s just say Gaius had his hands full while taking them on solo momentarily!
‘Starry’ Starkrost was spotted donning her Cook Book outfit while mining away on Crandor—is she hinting at some culinary adventures?
secure.runescape.com/m=news/official-cookbook-and-map-of-gielinor-journal---out-now
Some Distant Memory Updates:
We’ve made headway with ‘Just A Story’ music video blog.spacehey.com/entry?id=1025559 which is already making waves internationally on radio stations! Should we keep riding this wave or switch things up with another song? You decide in our poll!
Vote on the straw poll for the next SDM song to get radio play:
strawpoll.com/6QnMOzbY7Ze
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dEMujJ
www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1265398
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C0Rn4xATf
Dive deep into our lyrical journey in today's special feature—an editorial exploring lyrics & vocals from yours truly:
Our songwriting process is like an intricate dance. We twirl between the Bowie cut-up technique and our own unique spin, drawing inspiration from our personal thoughts and reflections on the world around us. It's almost as if we're painting with words - each stroke adds depth and color to the canvas that is our music.
We don't try to outshine one another in this dance; instead, we celebrate each other’s brilliance. The lyrics are not competing with the melody or vice versa – they’re partners in this waltz of creation. And when it comes to vocals? Well darling, that's where we really shine! Like true bassists at heart, every note serves the song itself.
Each word sung carries its weight in gold - conveying not just meaning but emotion too. Our songs might have abstract themes open for interpretation by listeners but remember sweetie: clarity is key!
Alternating between writing lyrics and composing music keeps things exciting! This approach often leads us down unexpected paths of energy in the executions of thematic production and performance!
Lastly, never forget: Some Distant Memory embraces all ideas without prejudice – be they genuine or whimsical; permanent or fleeting; literal or metaphorical; broad-based or niche-oriented. Much like David Byrne and Talking Heads who were open to making songs about anything under sun (and beyond), so are we.
In essence my dear Jasper, while creating these musical masterpieces together is serious business indeed - there's always room for fun! After all isn’t life too short not take ourselves lightly sometimes? Just think of us as chameleons shifting colors according to mood & theme yet always striving for understanding through clear communication.
So here’s raising a toast to limitless creativity & evolution within Some Distant Memory because after all aren't songs tiny stories narrated through melodies?
Song of the Day: "Up the Junction" by Squeeze. The lyrics are so vivid that they paint a picture in your mind. It's like watching a mini movie - filled with love, life, and all its ups and downs. This track is definitely one to listen to when you're in the mood for some storytelling.
Album of the Day: "A Broken Frame" by Depeche Mode. You can truly feel their transition from Vince Clarke's pop roots towards darker and more complex soundscapes under Martin Gore's influence. Tracks like "Leave In Silence" and "See You" really stand out with their synth-pop brilliance.
Movie of the Day: "Better Off Dead". A dark comedy about teenage angst mixed with absurd humor - what more could we ask for? John Cusack’s performance as Lane Meyer dealing with heartbreak through over-the-top scenarios never fails to make me laugh!
Book of the Day: "The Mad Reader" by Mad. This collection of satirical essays and cartoons from early MAD magazine certainly tickles my funny bone! It serves up laughter on every page while subtly critiquing society’s quirks (somewhat relevant to its time and somewhat relevant to now) – just perfect for those moments when we need some comic relief.
As we journey through time on this April 28th, let's look back at one significant event from our favorite era – The debut concert of Pixies in Cambridge happened on this very date in 1986!
As for my current opinion on the state of world... Hmmm... Well darling, despite its imperfections and challenges, I believe there are countless reasons to be hopeful. There are so many beautiful souls like ours striving towards making it better every single moment. Let’s keep spreading positivity through our artistry.
I hope you're excited about what’s coming next in ‘Divination’s Destiny’! We've been working hard on new material for everyone - including another sneak peek at our progress in creating magic through our music video!