music: a perfect circle

Formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, 'A Perfect Circle' is an American alternative rock and metal group from Bell Gardens California. Despite having an always changing cast of band members, the style of the songs have remained consistent, with Howerdel composing and Keenan penning the lyrics.

In total the band has released three albums over 5 years before going their separate ways, one of which being Mer De Noms, the bands debut album released on May 23 2000. This album is distinctive for being the highest ever debut for a rock band selling over 188,000 copies in the first week of its launch and reaching #4 on billboard 200. After playing shows in L.A. and recording this first album, the band soon went on tour then returning to record their second and third album 'Thirteenth Step' (2003) and 'Emotive ' (2004).

I myself only discovered this band accidentally, three days ago while researching another band. After listening to a few songs I was mesmerized by their ability to take sadness, bittersweet mourning, and a slight dark humor, all these concepts and emotions and express them in notes and chords and voice. A rare and unique style not many bands can attain. They closely remind me of a metal band played and sung by angels. Very interesting to listen to.

'The Noose', a song from the album Thirteenth Step, is a lengthy song but its one worth listening to. Starting with a calm melodic alluring almost endearing melody, and towards the end the song reaches its climax completely shattering its calm melody with an emphatic vigor that some might call liberating, yet keeping the same melancholy tonality of the song itself.

Giant purple Mountain Sloth Escapes

Recent sightings have spotted what looks like a 'giant purple dinosaur' running down the mountain side uncontrollably. According to zoologist Dr.Lennings, this 'creature' belongs to an almost extinct species of mountain sloth(thus the abnormally large paws). This specific animal is known as Purplius Barneyan, although the state of Mexico has officially dubbed it the 'Chupa cabra'. Dr.Lennings also warns us that this animal is hostile, and due to improper domestication has escaped from its cage. The animal has assaulted three civilians, of which they are under heavy treatment recovering from intense phsycological stress. A recent quote from one of the victims states: "His eyes burned purple fiery death". The National Zoologist Association suggests that all citizens must remain indoors until further notice. Note that this animal is particularly attracted to money and small children.

bb tell tale heart video critiques

cartoon version:
I would say out of all of them this one would be my favorite because the way the story was told there was a lot more suspense. I also noticed that the whole video was depicted in images that told the story, and still made a lot more sense than the other videos. from an artistic viewpoint this video I think was very surreal, and that's the best part, makes it so much more interesting
animated version:
This version was definitely the spookiest especially that scene where the phsycotic guy was peeking through the old mans door. I realised a lot of the original story was cut out, extremely summarized, and there was hardly any talking from the voice of the narrator. all in all, this video seemed a lot more like a movie trailer.
Muppet version:
this one I thought was great, although you probably had to watch it a few times for it to actually make any sense, it was also quite summarized, and the words where completely different from the original text. Muppet told the story in third person.
this video had a pleasant twist, it was a much happier or fun version(as in, not dark and ominous), nice for a change.


note: I was not able to put the videos on even though I put it on html.