Scary Song And Even Scarier Video: Until It Sleeps By Metallica

Today is Halloween and I guess it's time for kids to wear their best costumes as they go from house to house for trick or treat. For others it's time to break out the scary videos or tell eerie stories that make you think twice about stepping out the door in the middle of the night. Sometimes when the wind's breeze seems to blow a little stronger during this ocassion, it can freak you out and as scary images start to fill your mind, you try hard to fight the feeling of your skin crawling which signifies how scared you start to feel about all this horror night ect. Whenever Halloween is being celebrated, I always remember Metallica's song "Until It Sleeps" as well as the video which really creeps me out.

According to some members of youtube, the song is about about one of the band member's mother getting cancer and the way the song is played is like there's this dark force taking over on someone in a very scary way really describes the disease. The emotions of suffering, grief and anger are well express and Metallica is the best when it comes to singing these kinds of feelings. The video is even scarier with it's images of the devil, Adam and Eve as well as all those freaky monsters, culminating with the Christ's crufixition is really gripping. It's like paintings of Goya coming to life.

Well, right now I better get ready as the kids might come knocking on the door and I might as well help out with giving them some candy. I guess this is one of those ocassions which belongs to the kids so might as well give them their due. I just hope that they their yayas and mamas with them to ensure that nothing bad happens. Remember to stay with your group and be careful tonight. There's no sense in getting hurt for some bits of candy.

To The Wandering Spirits: Cathedral By Crosby, Stills And Nash

At the last day of October and on the first two days of November draws near, it's that time of the year of back-to-back observance: Halloween on the 31st of October followed by All Saint's Day on Nov. 1st and All Soul's Day on Nov. 2nd. You go from getting candy from your neighbors to visiting relatives who have passed away which makes for a busy three days. For me, when this time of the year comes about, I guess you can say that the spirits are roaming around from place to place. For the fortunate ones, they need not do this because they are already at peace while others still have unanswered questions as well as unfinish business which is why they still stay in this plane of existence. It's kind of creepy, but this is what I think especially when I listen to the song "Cathedral" by Crosby, Stills and Nash.

From the first note, you can tell that this song has an eerie element to it. I think it's about a spirit who goes from place to place seeking something. Based on some of the lyrics, I think that as he is searching for something, he doesn't realize that he is dead until he sees his own tombstone. In the end, he realizes that he can't stay on this plane too long and eventually comes to accept his situation. Despite the haunting nature of this song, it is one of my favorite CSN songs.

I guess when I get home tomorrow, I'll be helping with the candy and then the following day, I have to wake up early to visit our dearly departed relatives and pay my respects to them. As I brace myself for this yearly ritual,I always think about those whom I loved who are no longer here and remember the times that we had, especially the fun and crazy times which makes us miss them even more. They spent some time with us then. I guess now we should atleast spend some time with them on these days in return for the good times we share and to assure them that we still hold them dear in our minds and our hearts.

Election Song: Election Day By Arcadia

November marks a historic event in U.S. history as Americans vote for their candidates for the next President. Though Barack Obama enjoys a strong lead in the polls, John McCain has not thrown the towel and is determined to continue the fight to the end. This is the most watch Presidential Campaign in U.S. history because it's results could affect not only the fate of the U.S., but also the world as well. The campaign period drawing to a close and elections just around the corner, it's going to be a nail-biter for sure. Right now I've got Arcadia's "Election Day" playing in my head from following these developments.

For me, the song speaks of what people, particularly the decadent want to see have come out wants the winning candidates gets proclaimed. Othertimes, I thinks it's about what a winning candidate wants to have after he wins. One thing for sure, for those who threw their support behind their candidates, they're the ones who have a lot at stake as they really dug deep to ensure their boy's victory. The video though sure has a lot of disturbing images about wealth, decadence scheming and even demonic images. I guess they're metaphors for all the going-ons behind the scenes of the campaign.

As I have blogged before, I support John McCain which is why my brother's call me a "Neo Con". If Obama wins though, well I guess congratulations are in order. To both candidates, I wish them well in this tight race for the White House. Just remember do it for your country and people firs and foremost. When it's over, shake hands and walk away with heads held high.

On The Run/What Happens When You Let Rage Control You: Look Away By Big Country

I remember on the movie "Sleepers", Robert De Niro told one of the characters who pulled a prank gone wrong that if you ran away from this, you'll be running forever. Others say "you can run but you can't hide", which for me is very true because even if you elude your pursuers, you'll never have a moments peace. Sometimes when you think you're safe, you're pursuers are just around the corner and you find yourself on the run again. I guess what I'm trying to say is that when you've done a great wrong, running away won't help you much and even if you do get away, you won't have any peace of mind. I guess this is what I think of when I hear Big Country's song "Look Away".

Like I said in my previous entry on the Damn Yankees, crime don't pay but in this song's case, I'll make an exception. In this instance, the guy accidentally killed someone and now finds himself on the run. He tried running as far as he can but eventually the law caught up with him and the sentence was swift. Did he get a fair trial or not was never explained though I guess it was implied that he didn't. As much as he didn't mean, he did kill a man and that alone warrants some kind of sentencing and in those days, you kill someone then you deserve to killed too.

I guess this is the reason I try to keep my nose clean. I don't think I take that kind of pressure, running day in and day out without ever knowing if I'll find peace in the end. I also try to be careful not to let my emotions get the better of me because there could dire consequences for a wrong action one commits. Life is hard enough as it is. One mistake can cost your life to fall apart and everytime I hear this song, I keep that lesson in mind.

Big Country - Look Away
by jpdc11

Reminds Me Of A Wild Dream Where I'm All Over The Place: Call Me By Go West

There are times when I'm really tired after a long hard day, I instantly fall asleep once I close my eyes. During these times, I get dreams where I find myself in different situations. One minute I'm here and then the next minute I'm there. In each situation I never get to see the ending and I find myself awake and getting ready for the day's chores. When I hear the song and see the video "Call Me" by Go West, I get reminded of these experiences.

This is a very upbeat song during my time and everytime I hear it, I feel like something coming up for the night. It's one of those songs where you get excited for some reason. As for the video, just like my dreams, the band was everywhere and in really wierd situations which aren't connected with each other. You can say it was a typical 80's video where they just threw scenes just for the sake of making a video. Still, for some reason, I like the video cause it reminds me of the good old days where you expect something to happen from Friday to Saturday nights.

You know I still get dreams where I couldn't make sense of what's happening. All I know is that I get thrusted from one situation to another until I wake up. The only thing they have in common is that they don't have a conclusion. Sometimes I wonder what happens if a conclusion to the story of all these wierd dreams. Oh well, atleast I got a good night sleep in the process.

Bootleg MTV/Progressive Rock: Moving On By Triumph

I remember my first taste of music videos from MTV when my brother's classmate came from the States and brought with him a collection of rock videos on a beta tape 26 years ago. The first time we watched it, we oohed and ahhed at all the great bands whose videos were on that tape. Most of the bands were already moving towards tight pants, spandex and synthesized music. One particular band that our attention was three-piece band who played it really old school rock. Nothing fancy; just alot of mean guitar play as well good great vocals. That band was Triumph and the song was "Moving On".

I liked this band the first time I saw them. With just the basics, they really rocked the stage. Apart from the heavy music, I really like the positive message of the song about always moving or being active. It makes you feel like you shouldn't be passive but keep doing something productive to make something good not only for yourself but also for others. I like the part about keep on moving until we're gone because for me it means that while you're alive, keep yourself busy and if things don't work out, then there's always tomorrow. Now that's music that drives you.

I really miss this band and I wish that there'd be more songs like this. Like I blogged yesterday, I've given up on today's music. I tried but I just can't relate to it anymore. I don't if today's so-called rock stars singing, crying, or choking on a bone. Not to mention the fact that they keep singing about crying over spilled milk as well as blaming everybody except themselves. If that makes me an old geezer, so be it; atleast my music had a lot more quality than the ones being aired today both in substance and in message.

Triumph - Movin' On | Music Videos | SPIKE.com

Crime Don't Pay: High Enough By The Damn Yankees

Lately I haven't been interested in watching anything in television or the movies. This is because most of the head characters are a bunch of jerks or the storyline promotes bad behavior such causing a so much trouble, getting innocent people hurt and worse, letting them get away with it in the end while the extras or other characters are left to deal with their mayhem. I've seen so much of that crap that I don't even rent DVDs anymore. Call me naive but I longed for the days when jerks really got their butts whipped and were made to realize the severity of their actions. I guess that's why I loved the song "High Enough" by The Damn Yankees and it's video.

The video features a couple who go on a robbing spree and are loving every minute of it. The police eventually catches up with them as the girl gets arrested and the guy is gunned downed by the cops. At the end the girl is sentenced to the death for her crimes and I'll tell you, if other people made this video, they'd probably let them go so they keep stealing cash from hard-working folks(that sucks)!!! For the song, the high vocals and cool guitar riff really got me hooked the first time I heard it cause it really kicks butt. I don't even listen to today's band because I don't know if they're singing, being strangled or some cases yawning.

You know even during my younger years, I never agreed with doing bad to people, especially taking what they've worked so hard for. It even irks me to see some people get away with it because when they are able to do so, they'll do it again and again. Nowadays when I see a show on t.v. or the movies, they even praise badbehavior and term it as a "robinhood" effect. That's the reason why a I like this song's video because for once it should that those do this things eventually get punished. As for the song, the guiters and high vocals still get to me because you hear that kind of quality anymore.