“Earth Song”

What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain…
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we’ve shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores?

Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah

What have we done to the world
Look what we’ve done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son…
What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores

Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah

I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don’t know where we are
Although I know we’ve drifted far

Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah

Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can’t even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
I need you
(What about us)
What about nature’s worth
(ooo, ooo)
It’s our planet’s womb
(What about us)
What about animals
(What about it)
We’ve turned kingdoms to dust
(What about us)
What about elephants
(What about us)
Have we lost their trust
(What about us)
What about crying whales
(What about us)
We’re ravaging the seas
(What about us)
What about forest trails
(ooo, ooo)
Burnt despite our pleas
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
Torn apart by creed
(What about us)
What about the common man
(What about us)
Can’t we set him free
(What about us)
What about children dying
(What about us)
Can’t you hear them cry
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
(ooo, ooo)
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about babies
(What about it)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
(What about us)
What about the man
(What about us)
What about the crying man
(What about us)
What about Abraham
(What was us)
What about death again
(ooo, ooo)
Do we give a damn

Aaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaah

It’s on Bravo at 10:00pm and 1:00am.

Kathryn picked me up at Casie’s and we headed to the Cameron House to see Chris Assaad play.  We came in at the end of another artists set and I’m sorry we didn’t get to see the whole set.  Matt York was his name and the 4 songs I heard of his were amazing.  He’s got a very soulful voice and it gave me goosebumps to hear him.  Dad you would definitely like this guy, very Motown-bluesy.  I got a few photos and a video of Death Came a Knockin’.  I definitely want to see him perform again and I wish I had’ve bought his CD.  You’ve got a new fan in me!

Here’s the video:

After Matt was a friend of ours Chris Assaad.  I’ve heard him play a few times now, with his old band and as a solo act and he always puts on a solid set.  This time Chris had a little three-piece, himself, Terri Oliver singing backup vocals and Keven Mendes (another friend) on drums.  They brought Matt York on stage to do a couple songs and it was good night of music.

Kevin, Chris, Terri, Matt

]]> http://www.kaponetwo.com/2010/02/05/matt-york-chris-assaad/feed/ 4 http://www.kaponetwo.com/2010/01/26/hail-the-villain-video-screening-show/ http://www.kaponetwo.com/2010/01/26/hail-the-villain-video-screening-show/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:28:23 +0000 Carly http://www.kaponetwo.com/?p=2080 Last Tuesday my sister and I had the opportunity to go to Sheridan College for a presentation to their animation students.  The presentation was the creation and concept for the animated music video for Hail The Villain’s upcoming first single “Take Back The Fear”.  The video was created by Sheridan Animation Alumni, Rune Entertainment, based in Etobicoke.  They did a 45 minute presentation and Q&A to review of the techniques and tools used to create the video and the soon to be launched Hail The Villain website.

L-R: Drew, Chad, Bryan & Joe of HTV, Paul & Peter of Rune

The video took over 6 months to create and is a combination of 2D and 3D computer animation.  The most interesting thing for me was to see the bands ideas (and story that Chad had told me so long ago) actually come to life.  I was lucky enough to see rough sketches and versions of the process along the way and it is unbelievable the time and effort everyone put into this project.  In my opinion Rune captured the Metal City and the characters the way HTV had envisioned it.  Unfortunately I can’t share any of the images or video stills until it is officially released this year.

After the presentation we all went to eat at the 50’s Diner, which tasted like they heated up the food from the ’50’s.  I was not a fan, but the company and discussion we had was worth it.  I love seeing Darryl and Wyn Ihi guys!)  And then Kristin and I dropped the boys off for a meeting and went back to the city to get relax and get ready before their show that night.

Back at the college the show started off with the first screening of the finished music video.  It looks so great I wish you could see it!  Then HTV played a wicked set including 3 new songs, Look Ma No Head (below), Downfall and Deathmaster Snitch.  There were a whole bunch of friends and family out at the show and we had a great time.

Kawi was out, working hard side stage.

Sisters Unite!  Kristin, Jordana (Drew’s sister) and Me with our VIP passes.  This is my first HTV VIP pass.  I’m keeping it.

I can’t wait for their album to be released.  It’ll be out sometime this summer.  Until then, check out Deathmaster Snitch live or go to my YouTube for more videos from the show.

I skipped out on the after party at Mod Club and got a ride home with Mom, but from what I hear it was a blast.

Here are the best shots of the night.

The ever elusive James

Packed House

Ty, Cam, Kap, Marty, Pat

James, Ty, Kap, Marty, Diggy

Town, Pat, Marty, Diggy, Cam

Cam, Bucky, Ty, Pat, Marty, Diggy, Kap

James, Ty, Kap, Pat, Diggy, Bucky

James, Kap, Ty

How many of you came out?  Did you have a good time?  What did you think?

DWW also announced that they have been asked to play some shows on Timbaland’s tour.  Pretty awesome if you ask me.  Check out their sites for tour dates.

Winning mode ACTIVATE!

We had 2nd row seats and the camera guy was sitting in front of me, so it was really like a front row seat, since he was up and crouched near the stage.  I can’t remember the exact set list from the show but he did play Great Whales of the Sea, Born Losers & Strange Days which are some of my favourites.  There is just something about his music that pulls at my emotions.  I think he is a brilliant writer and applaud that he is who he is, and doesn’t try to bend to what a “rock star” should be.

I wish I could’ve brought my camera inside, but it will air on Feb 23 at 10pm on Bravo.  I will probably be on camera, since pink hair seems to attract a lot of attention.  I don’t mind though

It was a great night and such a thoughtful gift.  Thank you so much Kathryn.  You really are a great friend and I’m lucky to have you.

Tonya & Rhianne

On Nov 25 Krista and I got on the Go Train to meet Tonya in Pickering for  mid-week girls night out to see Hail The Villain play at the Red Dog in Peterborough.  It always makes me feel a little anxious when I go there.  Lots of good times happened when I lived in Ptbo, but lots of bad times happened as well.  As soon as we hit Tapley 1/4 Line the anxiety set in.  It’s so nice to see my friends that still live there, but I always feel like I have to look over my shoulder in case someone sketchy shows up.

We went straight to Rhi’s to see Lyla and Tommy and she made Salmon for dinner.  I tried really hard to eat it but I just can’t do fish.  Then we took some travellers of wine for he walk down to Splinkys (can’t remember the real name but that’s what I was calling it) to meet up with some of our friends.

Me & Lyall

Lyall showed up for a drink and I was pretty happy about it.  Lyall is one of my all-time favourite people and we’ve had some pretty interesting times over the years.  You are one of few people I know that look good with a big beard.

Krista, Me, Lyall

We were a bottle of wine and two pitchers in when he showed up and this was the beginning of our ridiculous night.

Luke the Magician's hand & Krista

Randomly enough a magician named Luke Farley was at the bar.  I met him at my sisters You Might As Well Live after party HERE back in August and he recognized me, even with the pink hair.  He was showing us some pretty awesome card tricks and even taught us how to do one.

Rhianne, Me, Krista

For some reason the more we drink the more boob grabbing and kissing there is…hahaha

Krista, Rhianne, Me, Brienne, Tonya, Danielle

Yay!  Brienne and Danielle showed up to say hi and have a few drinks.  I don’t get to see B as much as I like and I kept getting happier and happier the more people I ran into.

Rhianne, Me, Paul, Brienne, Tonya, Danielle, Krista

Brienne’s boyfriend Paul is way bigger than all of us.  He can play a mean guitar and we have been known to break out into Bon Jovi songs while drinking.  So happy to see you guys!

Hail the Villain didn’t end up playing til about midnight and we were all a little ridiculous at this point.  They played a good show and I ran into one of my old friends Dan at the bar.  We did a Jager shot and it was my first one in over a year.  I took it like a champ and didn’t get retarded or hungover from it.  Is Jager back in my shot repetoire?

The Ladies

This proves that we all made it to the show.  We were definitely not drunk by this point.  hahaha.  I love you ladies and thanks for such a great night!

Joe the Villain

We had fun anyway.

This is one of my favourite songs.