I know the pic above says Flash vs. Arrow, but I’m an Green Arrow fan, so for me he will always get top billing. Anyway, this looks like a great two part crossover. Check out the promo below from the “Television Promos” YouTube channel:
Clemency Starting a Six Song/Music Video Venture
The dou Clemency is starting a venture that will span six songs and their related music videos entitled You’ve Got the Fire. The trailer for the experiment is below from their YouTube channel, but they have not yet released the first single/music video. Their website is http://www.clemencyonline.com/ so keep an eye on it and hopefully Margo will keep us informed about each release. It looks interesting.
Lady Low’s Latest “When I Do Wrong”
I don’t know why but this song just hit me just right. Like Lady Low’s previous single this single, “When I Do Wrong” isn’t one that will get you up moving. It is a slower song, but that is their intent. The lyrics and instruments are simple, but evocative. Give “When I Do Wrong” a listen through SoundCloud – Richard
Ghost in the Shell Ground Breaking Science
Masamune Shirow gave science fiction fans Ghost is the Shell as a glimpse of what our future may be like. Now NTT Docomo Ventures is funding projects to look into the technology aspects of Ghost in the Shell to bring the science fiction technology to actual science technology.
The pictures above show Professor Masahiko Inami’s research into “optic camouflage” that allows the wearer to blend in with his/her environment. Naotaka Fujii is working on a head mounted display, “substantial reality system”, that plays pre-recorded images along with reality display. The last picture shows Shuuji Kajita’s work with humanoid robots.
So as has been done before we have individuals working on bringing our science fiction to life. Check out the full article and video at AnimeNews Network here: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-11-25/japanese-scientists-bring-us-closer-to-world-of-ghost-in-the-shell/.81311
“You Got it Bad” Cover by Janine and The Mixtape
Janine and the Mixtape have got a nice groove on their cover of ‘You Got It Bad”. This is definitely mood music that you would have playing in the background during an evening. Check out “You Got It Bad” through SoundCloud – Richard
Riot Police Release their Single “She Knows”
Riot Police is for individuals that like high pitched singers. When the lead started singing “She Knows” in his high register I felt a Maroon 5 influence. Even with the higher notes the vocalist is able to keep the lyrics clear and they keep the instrumentalist at a lower volume so not to interfere with the lead singer. Check out their video for “She Knows” from the bands YouTube Channel – Richard
Ep 3 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Sacred Blacksmith”
Ep 3 ComicPopping Manga Style with Sacred Blacksmith
Join Jonathon, Luis, April, and Richard as they review and discuss the fantasy manga Sacred Blacksmith by Isao Miura and Kotaro Yamada.
Join us for another fun episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.
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What we reviewed in this episode:
1) Sacred Blacksmith, Isao Miura (Author) and Kotaro Yamada (Illustrator), Seven Seas, 2013. ISBN: 978-1937867324, $13.99.
Music clips used in this episode:
1) “Justice of Light” (Sacred Blacksmith Opening), Trilogy, Mayumi Gojo, 2009.
Links:
http://www.gomanga.com/ – Seven Seas Entertainment Website
http://younglyonsmusic.com/ – Young Lyons Website
https://www.facebook.com/younglyonsmusic – Young Lyons Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page
Layne’s Latest Single “I’d Go To Space With You”
Layne follows up her first single with an upbeat single entitled “I’d Go To Space With You”. This is a fun song that to harkens back to the songs from the late ’80’s. Just a fun song to get up and move your body to. Check it out through SoundCloud:
Mocking Jay Part 1 Trailer
I’m sure everyone is eagerly awaiting this weekend for Mocking Jay, Part 1. The Hunger Games first part of the final book hits theaters. Thanks to the YouTube channel “MOVIECLSPS Trailers” for the following trailer:
Debut Single “Whole Again” from Alec Chambers
Alec Chambers has a great sounding single on his hands. The rhythms are there, the hooks are there, and he has a nice clear voice. The only thing that might hold some back is his Tenor voice. I like his voice, but it will be compared to Justin Bieber’s voice and other boy band type voices. This isn’t to say his voice is bad, because it isn’t, he just needs to be prepared for that happening. Take a listen to Alec’s “Whole Again” through SoundCloud and see what you think – Richard
Upcoming Tour Dates:
December 6, 2014 | New York, NY @ Merkin Concert Hall supporting David Ippolito
January 5, 2015 | New York, NY @ The Bitter End
January 14, 2015 | New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall | 7:00PM