2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY,NOV.15,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 15).
Use all of your resources to wrap up a big project this year. This is something you've been planning, and saving up for, for quite a while. You'll get encouragement, motivation and possibly even financial support from your family. Home is a source of security, too.
It's your launching pad. You've got the energy and motivation, so just do it!
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 4. Just when you have one problem solved, another floats to the surface. Is there no end to them? Actually, no. They just change form, shape and size. As long as you're stirring things up, you'll encounter Ston complainlng.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6.
Consult your partner before deciding what to buy or where to invest your money. He or she has strong opinions about what should be done. If you find the decision has already been made, just try to get your two cents in.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 5.
It's always darkest before the dawn.
Tomorrow will be much better. Tonight could be OK. Today, continue to slog through the mud. You get extra points, and maybe cash, for your determination.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 9.
Formulate your plans early and get started as soon as possible. This should be something that you and your sweetheart can work on together. If you don't have a sweetheart yet, find a project you can work on with a cute single person.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
Just because you're not saying much doesn't mean you are stuck in the mud all day. You're thinking, right? You might even figure out the puzzle. Looks like
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is an 8. Your work should be getting more interesting as you go along. Use what you're learning, plus the things you already use, to help a friend in need. He or she will think you're an angel.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 5.
Continue to push hard. You can assume new responsibilities and be abundantly rewarded. Don't be foolish with your money, even if you have plenty. It's better to be humble and secure.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is an 8.
When you get like this, you're awesome.
You make things happen. People scurry to do your bidding. Sometimes you don't even have to tell them. But don't wait for that. Tell them.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 5.
Do you feel pushed to take action? If some inner voice encouraging you to be bold? If what you do will help protect others, you're on the right track.
Trust those impulses.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8.
Follow through on a hunch and also on a good lead from a friend. It may be time to spend some money in order to ease some of your burden. How about hiring somebody to do a job you don't like?
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 5.
You've carefully chosen the course that should be followed. Others sought your advice, and you've solved every problem. You know what needs to be done and how to do it. When the commander gives the order, it's a go.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
It's slightly easier than usual to tell your loved ones exactly how you feel. The words may come out before you have a chance to wonder whether they're the right ones. Don't worry—they will be.
PART ONE
Digitalized Beats
Carlos Centeno, Jayplay writer, will be reviewing select CDs from the electronic music scene for the next four weeks.
HARD BEATS AND BASS NO FLUKE
After slapping University of Kansas charts with singles such as "Bullet," "Atom Bomb" and "Absurd," Bluke stopped to compile a record labeled Progressive History X.
The album is a recollection of earlier work and rare remixed hit singles created by the trio (now a duo) from Britain.
samples from Detroit, Chicago, London, Ibiza, Dusseldorf, Bristol, Rio, Tokyo and more than 50 other places are heavily tuned into this music revolution. Kansas cannot be left out. An emerging number of disc jockeys are scratching to the beats of hip-hop and dance/electronica, drawing everyone into their world of musical liberation. Just hours away from one of the power houses of rave culture Texas—Kansas is on the verge of uniting itself to the world-wide electronic community.
Week 1:
Kraftwerk, Juan Atins, DJ Selway, Crystal Method, The Chemical Brothers... What do they all have in common? They're all part of electronic music culture, a growing musical empire built with turntables, mixers, computers and samplers from around the world.
Starting with the band's rarest
track "Thumper," groovy bass lines give way to all kinds of sounds, from silly horns to sampled vocals. It is the sound of Orbital fused with some sort of Japanese Anime main theme. It is not your regular Fluke track, but it still presents a new flavor to the rest of the album.
The second track sends you back in time to a disco set of vocals and beats. In the middle, when '80s synths start to appear, it it reminiscent of vintage electronica. A rare track indeed.
The most recent and easily recognizable beats of Fluke start to pound their way through in "Electric Guitar" and "Groovy Feeling." Electric Guitars' reverbs and electrifying echoed vocals are just a glimpse of what's to come in the next songs. Deep, heart-pumping, soothing, straight to the dance-floor beats and drum-sets shine in "Bubble," "Bullet," "Tosh," world famous "Atom Bomb" and "Absurd," which is featured in the Tomb Raider soundtrack.
The 1995 smash hit "Bullet" with its "ain't nothin' at all" vocal samples, might just help you understand that the best is to come. With bare minimalism, Tosh's intro catches your breath and gives you a one-way ticket to electronic meditation.
Asyou're ready to breath again, the mind-blowing, blood-boiling "Atom Bomb" with distorted samples, basslines and vocals kicks in. "Absurd" is a step further into liberation. With clear lyrics and sultry, orgasmic
women echoing in the background, the glorious and almost epiphany like synths connect all throughout the song with intense power.
the song will intermingle at the end, it is all exhalation, freedom and playful loops from "Squirt." But don't be fooled, a minute into the song and you can already hear a progression from the light, heaven-like sounds, to the hardcore fast-paced beats that the British trio conjure with what sounds like a boxing match announcer.
"Still very much forgoing ahead, Fluke are as relevant and cutting
edge now as they were pioneers in the '90s," said Astralwerks, Fluke's recording label.
"As a historical account it is all but complete...but it shows the mostly smooth progression of the band over the first 10 years. As for the future, it's wait and listen," said Fluke's Jonathan Fugler.
Progressive History X stands for evolution of electronic music into the unknown future. Rest assured that it's a bright one.
Contact Centeno at 864-4810
Love, life feature of CD
Sir Paul McCartney's newest musical effort not an instant classic
Commentary
Even in times of trouble, Sir Paul McCartney still wants to fill the world with silly love songs.
Jason McKee
Music Reviewer
jyplaykansan.com
His new release, Driving Rain, is classic McCartney featuring catchy tunes set to amorous lyrics.
The first single from the CD, "From A Lover To A Friend," will be featured in Tom Cruise's next movie, Vanilla Sky. The proceeds will go to New York's fire and police departments.
Also included in the collection is "Freedom," a song he performed at The Concert for New York, which he organized. The song was put into rush release as a single because of high demand and had to be added to the CD at the last second.
McCartney's first album of original songs since his wife died has neither the inspiration of 1997's post-Anthology work, Flaming Pie, nor the intensity of his last album, Run Devil Run, a tribute to the early days of Rock 'n' Roll.
The album does have a pleasant unpolished aspect to it, however. McCartney chose musicians he had never worked with before for the album and didn't give the musicians much time to rehearse before recording the songs. This technique keeps the CD from sounding too tick.
"There Must Have Been Magic" is a tribute to his late wife, Linda, written about the night in 1967 they first met in London.
Most of the other love songs are about his fiancee, including "Heather," which he named after her.
The CD doesn't have any instant classics—McCartney's days of writing those are probably over—but it does have some interesting songs, and with a legion of die-hard Paul fans out there, the CD should do well on the charts.
Contact McKee at 864-4810
Bush may go platinum with 'Golden State'
Gavin Rossdale and company finally have another record to be proud of.
In the more than seven years since its six-time platinum effort Sixteen Stone, Bush has endured interpersonal stress that has finally led to complete harmony. Bush's new sound of controlled rock permeates the 12 tracks on Golden State.
The first radio released single, "The People That We Love," is consistent with the musical reform that co-producer Dave Sardy wanted to extract from the band.
Gavin Rossdale, lead singer, said, "He made us pay attention to some of the details, the sound of the bass, the guitars, the drums, everything."
The attention to detail has paid off. In addition to "The People That We Love," the hard rock edge of Bush is exemplified in the first track "Solutions." Its light beginning leads to a power-rock chorus
Commentary
Thomas Holland
Music Reviewer
jayplaykanan.com
flowing with constant energy.
The new CD is more of an artistic effort than the grunge-rock collection that Bush fans have seen in the past. The album contains softer, more definite works, such as "Inflatable." It is a deliberate effort to show a strong control of emotional music. It lets listeners hear the slower side of hard rock without becoming the kind of sappy love ballad that finds its way onto most records.
Bush may not have had a platinum monster the last few years, but Golden State is surely a step in the right direction.
Contact Holland at 864-4810
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