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    Jacobus Member Post Number: 39 Registered: 07-2006 |
Thanks Ed, In the future I am going to create images, inspired by "Asket's Acquaintanceship". It must be one of my favourite stories, so it will be an absolute joy to make them. I can already see them in my minds eye... | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 503 Registered: 07-2009 |
I wrote this song for a video some years ago: The Ballad of Roswell It was the start of the greatest cover-up in history when... A rancher named Mac Brazell found some wreckage and debris the stuff was so unus'al that the Army had to see Major Jesse Marcel thought it wasn't from these these parts an' when they plot to cover-up it's then the rumor starts That ship's skin was thin as foil strong as steel it's a fact couldn't cut, scar, break or bend it couldn't dent it with an ax inside it were these I-beams with some real strange encryptions just like hieroglyphics or stuff written by Egyptians Flyin' saucers been reported all across the 48 but who thought they'd hit the ground like a crumpled license plate when the Army realized just exactly what they found they packed it up on great big trucks an' quarantined the ground So they sent it to Wright Patterson the Air Force base of choice a little while later an' our gov'ment changed it's voice where the Army's press release first said a Flying Disc had crashed now it's just a weather balloon that ended up all smashed Whole thing sorta blew over 'til a few short decades later story got to int'rest UFO investigators witnesses came forward swearin' aliens arrived on that distant summer night they said some died an' some survived Flyin' saucers been reported all across the 48 but who thought they'd hit the ground like a crumpled license plate folks swore they must be Martians who had come here to invade but they're only crash test dummies so the Air Force thus explained crash test dummies crash test dummies crash test dummies crash test dummies It was rumored they had big heads an' four fingers on each hand kinda looked more like a child than they did a grown-up man the locals they'd been threatened not to ever say a word scared that they'd be ridiculed an' made to look absurd Despite the passin' years gov'ment story's pretty rusty hot air about balloons sent up to spy down on the Ruskies throw in some crash test dummies to explain the alien guys they must be the only ones still believin' their own lies Flyin' saucers been reported all across the 48 but who thought they'd hit the ground like a crumpled license plate our gov'ment reassures us nothin's happenin' secretly so my friends no more loose ends is everybody happy crash test dummies crash test dummies crash test dummies crash test dummies they must think we're only crash test dummies dum-dum dum-mies | ||
Earthling Member Post Number: 623 Registered: 05-2008 |
Michael, why don't you put that to your guitar, post it to youtube & share the link here? Thanks in advance!  Bruce | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 504 Registered: 07-2009 |
Thanks, there's a recording of it here: http://www.amazon.com/Roswell/dp/B0035JPPN0 | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 505 Registered: 07-2009 |
There's also a more over produced version that was included in a film here: http://www.paranet.org/roswell-the-ufo-uncoverup-feature-length-presentation.html | ||
Markcampbell Member Post Number: 746 Registered: 10-2008 |
Nice one , Michael ! | ||
Jacobus Member Post Number: 40 Registered: 07-2006 |
Michael, you sure know how to write music. Good job! It just is a petty that there isn't a drummer and bassist to complete the triptych. I am also passionate about music. I will in the future be creating my own tunes using the computer software like Reason, Cubase, etc. I am not sure if this is common knowledge, but there is a very well known British alternative music group called Radiohead who have used sounds from the beamship sound recordings in their songs. One of the songs is called "Pyramid Song" and the music video blew me away when I first saw it way back in 2002 or 2003. Check it out, if you haven't seen or heard it before, because to me it is absolutely breathtaking. The beamship sounds are particularly audible at the end when the lights are dancing in the sky above the ocean. It is interesting to note that the musicvideo was based on a dream that lead singer Thom Yorke once had... Here is the youtube address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2VzLn6DMCE | ||
Markcampbell Member Post Number: 747 Registered: 10-2008 |
I have heard the beamship sounds in several recent movies , short bits of it as mood background , usually during pensive and mysterious moments . | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 506 Registered: 07-2009 |
> Thanks guys, the second link: = http://www.paranet.org/roswell-the-ufo-uncoverup-feature-length-presentati= on.html has an overproduced version with other instruments. =20 | ||
Markcampbell Member Post Number: 751 Registered: 10-2008 |
Thanks for that link.I have used the recording in a song , with permission from Billy . Christian Frehner told me that this was possible because they know me . Of course you know about it , Michael , but right at this time the subject is right in the front of my attention , and I felt like sharing it . | ||
Edward Member Post Number: 2372 Registered: 05-2002 |
Hi Michael.... Love your Roswell Amazon tune! Would sound much more fun with a bass drum and a trombone in it!?  Excellent, sing-a-long..... Roswell Anthem.... Edward. | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 507 Registered: 07-2009 |
> Edward, please feel free to do a version with those added instruments. I think it would be great. | ||
Norm Member Post Number: 1471 Registered: 02-2000 |
Could this be a case of Plejaren influence on comic book art. It was written by Stan Lee & drawn by Jack Kirby & Bob Powell in a 1965 issue of Tales to Astonish #73. I first ever heard of traveling at the speed of though by Billy.    My Website | ||
Matt Member Post Number: 234 Registered: 04-2006 |
Hi Norm, If it was, then what would be the reason why the Plejaren would target their influence on kids for? | ||
Norm Member Post Number: 1471 Registered: 02-2000 |
So when they grow up they may think of the this idea that was planted in the comics etc. May be then research in that direction. We know the Ps seed this stuff in certain writers, artists & scientists etc. My Website | ||
Matt Member Post Number: 236 Registered: 04-2006 |
I'm aware that the P's influenced writers and produces of films like Star Trek, Star Wars, ect, but imo I don't think they would send their influence down to kids comic strips but thats my opinion. | ||
Edward Member Post Number: 2384 Registered: 05-2002 |
Hi Norm.... Long time no hear! Good example. Something else.... For me it was The Time Machine. Was about 9-10 years old. THAT film, got me THINKING....at that young age.... So, it can....influence a young child. Edward. | ||
Michael_horn Member Post Number: 521 Registered: 07-2009 |
> Of course the already existing information can be made/presented in comic book form. We did that at www.theadventuresofbillymeier.com. | ||
Rubi New member Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2009 |
Just thought i'd share this old Charlie Chaplin speech in case it hasn't already been shared on the forum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo&sns=em | ||
Rubi New member Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2009 |
So great how u like that Radiohead song Jacobus. They are a band with good morals as well as good music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rUmScgZlZI&feature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi2m_k0yX88&feature=youtube_gdata_player | ||
Abdiel Member Post Number: 20 Registered: 11-2010 |
Look at this cuban troba by silvio rodriguez. I don't know if you know this artist. But any way...there go. Exelent troba!} Elpidio Valdez Balada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqqqrtCgIG4 Fucil contra fucil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEWO3lR99QQ Playa Giron. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjwOtonKmt0&feature=fvsr El Elegido. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRE5h8B0F6w Quien fuera. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDVX5gw4WEE | ||
Abdiel Member Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2010 |
I forget to put this last post about this songwriter!... These 2 musics from silvio have a very deep poetical and philosophical mixture. This almost make me cry...  Que hago ahora contigo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJDaM0bxoJ0 Y nada mas. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuoDJp-8RSk | ||
Rubi New member Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2009 |
This is great sharing music. Have u heard Sigur Ros's new material. Beautiful harmonious music http://youtu.be/INWZy3-Vw80 |
