Yeah I’m notorious for it, so why not some randomness?First on the list today is that I would like to introduce my personal YouTube account, LyricLuminosa.As my screen name suggests, I will be uploading mostly lyric videos that I have made.Here is my first-ever lyric video, O Sanctissima by the boys’ choir that I’ve been rambling about so often lately, Libera.
Such a relaxing, absolutely beautiful song.It was the first one I heard of Libera, so it has a very special place in my heart!
Alrighty then, enough about that.Honestly, I could go on forever about them London boys.(Oh, wait! They have a new video for a song I absolutely LOVE, Eternal Light: [link] Btw, I’m currently at work on an Exsultate lyric vid!) Anyhow, next, THE HUNGER GAMES TRAILER!It made its debut on Good Morning America this past Monday.I watched it with lingering weight in the pit of my stomach, telling me that it wasn’t going to be as awesome as I have been hoping.
I liked it.Um, yeah.I really, really want to see this movie.
Finally, I pre-ordered the Skyward Sword Remote/CD bundle.I got an e-mail earlier this week saying it had been shipped.INDESCRIBABLE HAPPINESS.I AM SO UTTERLY EXCITED FOR THIS GAME IT’S NOT EVEN FUNNY.Oops, sorry, caps lock.Yes.Link and Zelda love each other in this game!OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE—darn that caps lock!—JUST WATCH THIS VIDEO.
DEAR NINTENDO, PLEASE STOP TEASING US.
LOVE,
ASHLEY
(P.S. Like the font + color change? Let me know what you think!)
Just letting ya’ll know that you can now read my poetry and short stories at Writers Café. My username is A.M.Wied, but my display name is fragmented.dreams
At the moment I only have half of a collection of lyrics (Fragmented Dreams) and Part I of The Crow & The Butterfly (a “short” story) posted, but I’ll be posting stuff there regularly. Check back often! :-)
Hello all, I know I said that I would post at least once a week—and believe me, I’m trying—but I have, in all honesty, been ridiculously busy as of late. I will make it up to you, I promise!
Today I would like to share my thoughts on LIBERA, a recent musical discovery of mine. Here is a very good bio/history.
Let me tell you, the sound that these boys produce is simply astounding. Truly God-given gifts! I was in choir for two years and it isn’t easy. Hymns have to be sung perfectly or they just don’t sound right at all. And there isn’t just one tune, either. There are several layers in unison: soprano, alto/harmonies, tenor, bass—there’s a whole lot of work put into each and every song.
Since listening to Libera for the first time (it’s been about two weeks and I’m already a huge fan), I’ve been singing choral music again, exercising my voice to its maximum range. All I can say is wow, these boys can really hit some freakin’ HIGH notes. Also, it’s kind of funny, other music just hasn’t sounded the same to me. Ha ha ha. I love rock music, well actually, my personal music collection tends to be a bit random but yeah, since listening to Libera…I don’t know how to explain it. Anything else just doesn’t seem as interesting! But I’m sure I’ll snap out of it…eventually.
So, what is it about this group that is so amazing? Well…just see for yourself. The video will say what I am incapable of.
See? They’re indescribable. I absolutely adore Benedict Philipp (the higher solo in the video); he’s such a charming boy and his voice is incredible. Joshua Madine (the first solo in the video) is another of my favorites. Oh yes, I also love Ralph Skan's voice. Here’s a solo of his:
Beautiful. Just beautiful. And Ben, WHY YOU HAVE TO BE SO GOSH DARN CUTE.
For your listening pleasure, here are a few more of my favorite Libera songs:
I hope that you love them and their music as much as I do. They’ve been around for many years, and it’s such a shame that I haven’t heard of them until now!
Lately I have tapped back into my inner Zelda-nerd. Fanart and other Farore's Melody (remember this?? :P) may very well be a reality in the near future. Keep checking my deviantART. :]
I am not a frequent YouTuber, I just go there to look up lyric videos occasionally.But last week I was watching some Zelda-related vids and found a full-length fan-film called TheLegend of Zelda: The Triforce Prophecy.A dude by the name of Scotty Whitehurst heads the project as director, writer, and also stars as Link.And yes, he is a lot hotter than the guy from IGN.com’s 2008 EPICLY FAKE movie trailer(*deep, agonizingly slow breath*…AUGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!! …Ahem.Ok.Frustration out.)
So, is this fan movie worth watching?I watched all thirteen parts (each is roughly 8 minutes; the entire movie is about 120 minutes long) plus the blooper reel and “making of” vids.And yeah, I think it’s pretty good.It has a lot of humor, a developing relationship between Link and Zelda (here you can see some inspiration from the old cartoon—Well excuuuuuuse me, Princess!I laughed so hard.), and the music selection is spot-on.The special effects are great, considering that’s it IS a fan film.The acting is good; I wasn’t expecting to be impressed there.
Yeah, I think it’s worth watching.You’ll at least get a laugh out of it, I promise you that.Go check it out.
So, a certain author by the name of Brenna Yovanoff(author of New York Times Bestseller TheReplacement, which happens to be one of my favorite horror[-ish] books)is hosting an interesting contest in which participants blog about their own personal "theme song".
My theme song has certainly changed over the years, but as of now, as of this moment, this song definitely fits me.
May I present, Paleby Within Temptation.
I chose this song because not only is it hauntingly beautiful (like me, hehehe...although I'm not pale in complexion...), but there is such a rich complexity to my life that is properly portrayed in the song's lyrics. Also, despite the somewhat sorrowful tone, the song has undertones of hope and love...
...It's a very lovely song. I hope you all enjoy it. And Brenna, thanks for a fun and easy contest. :]
Yes, yes, I know...horrorish is not a word. Please forgive me.
~*~
P.S. Oh, I almost forgot. Silly me. Here's the link for the contest: The First Space Between Contest. Anddd, the cover for Brenna Yovanoff's The Space Between, which releases November 15th.
Now that Maggie Stiefvater's beautiful Shiver trilogy has reached its end, fans have something new to look forward to...her new book, The Scorpio Races, which hits your local bookstore on October 18th!! Mark your calendars and spread the word; this book looks mighty interesting.
Well well well! Upon seeing this cover of Entertainment Weekly, I have more hope that this movie will succeed! ...Hmm. Gale, not so much. I dunno. But Peeta? Oh yes. Hutcherson is one hot kid. :-)
Follow The Hunger Games movie news and more at the movie's official website.
Oh my goodness; I can't wait to see this movie! :D If YOU haven't read The Hunger Games trilogy yet and you love to read, get your lazy little tush over to your local library or pick up your own copy at Barnes 'n' Noble--whatever, just READ IT! Three of my most favorite books of all time. I STRONGLY recommend them to friends and aquaintances and everyone always ends up loving them.
<---Anyway, this is the first official poster for the movie. :)
So lately I’ve been following the casting process of one of my favorite book series, The HungerGames, and boy, have I had a few surprises.
I agree with the casting choices for the most part; I think Jennifer Lawrence is a great choice for Katniss Everdeen, I think she will play the part well. I’m a little disappointed with the choice for Peeta Mellark, Josh Hutcherson; I would have preferred this beautiful boy from Beastly and I Am Number Four:
Alex Pettyfer <3
…*sigh*…At first I was really disappointed but now that I’ve thought about it, I think Hutcherson will be able to pull off the role nicely. I wish him luck. I am far less-than-satisfied with the choice for Gale Hawthorne. I don’t think Liam Hemsworth fits the part at all. I would have liked someone more along the lines of:
Drew Roy
…and CINNA?! I was absolutely quite dumbfounded when I heard that Lenny Kravitz was casted as Katniss’ stylist. And a bit…disgusted. He doesn’t seem right for the part at all (even more so than Hemsworth for Gale), and I wondered to myself if the casting director even read the book, let alone took the time to think about who would be right for the role. In my opinion, Kravitz is too big. Too masculine. Cinna needs to have certain feminism to him, but not as much as popular fan choice Adam Lambert. Please, no. I was thinking of Prince Caspian:
Ben Barnes. Can’t you just see him with gold eyeliner? <3
Finally, I’d like to comment on Portia, Peeta’s stylist. Latarsha Rose has been cast for the role. They almost hit it for me, but not exactly. Rose is pretty and has the calm face I was looking for, but my number one choice for Portia was Tamina from Prince of Persia: The Sandsof Time:
Gemma Arterton
So those are my thoughts. As for the other leads and the tributes, I think they’re all fairly good choices. I look forward to seeing what else they come up with. Regardless, I can’t wait to see this movie.
