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Billy Joel has been diagnosed with brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), news that the iconic singer has announced while canceling his upcoming concerts.

“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” read a statement from Joel’s team posted to his official social media account on Friday. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.”

among the best singles ever released imo

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

Everyone knows it from somewhere

After fifteen years of silence, the Anglo-French band Stereolab returns with a new album Instant Holograms On Metal Film. Inside there are thirteen compositions written by Letitia Sadier and Tim Gane, performed by the line-up that has accompanied the couple on tour since 2019. The band’s eleventh album follows and expands its musical repertoire, enriched by the participation of Cooper Crain and Rob Frye (Bitchin Bajas), BenLaMar Gay (International Anthem), Ric Elsworth, Holger Zapf (Cavern Of Anti-Matter), among others.

Bandcamp: https://stereolab.bandcamp.com/album/instant-holograms-on-metal-film

can't think of any other songs that evoke the feelings that this one does.

Benjamin Tod covered this song a few years ago, and his version genuinely rivals the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR04x5XXAwQ

I have a relationship with Jedi Mind Tricks that makes me a little uncomfortable. They sound good. I really like their sound but when you listen to their lyrics it is really awful. Lots of anti-gay, hateful and other stuff that is really not what I am about. I have settled into just listening to the music because it sounds good and ignoring the lyrics but it gets hard. I don't worry that the music is going to sway me to that viewpoint... I am not that weak willed. Really I just wonder how others deal with music they enjoy the sound of but feel uncomfortable about the meaning behind.

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

this supermarket aircon’s freezing man 
i'm feeling like i’m dying
it’s a half hour after midnight
and the fluros zapped my appetite
it don’t make choosing easy
i’m waiting for a sign
some miracle of marketing
to save me from these isles
then it’s omega man amnesia
in narrow night time streets
that capsize in their puddles
with their storm clouds and their sleeps
discreet wet dreams and nightmares
seclusion, side by side
the world’s way too connected
and all anybody does is fight
staging their crypto inquisitions
all in multiple choice, like: 

Anything that screws you’s
surely sured up by its bulk and...
A: better organised?
B: better mobilised?
C: getting monetised?
D: can’t be criticised?
you better hold on
and get it right
you better hold on
the whole world’s gonna pass you by
oh how why  
time seems to fly
oh how why 
life passed me by
take me on a holiday
put me on an aeroplane 
i wanna BMW
i wanna be immortal in my lifetime too
there's a stone wall ‘round a citadel
cities made of glass
certain pasts want certain futures
certain futures certain pasts
there’s a building site on sesame street
all party donor backed
it’s all foot long sub divisions
built so cheap they won’t outlast
your disapproval or their doormats
built by the sycophants
of plutocrats and idiots big on
firm handshakes and eye contact
the water pressure’s pitilessand all the restaurants shut by eight
the walls are made of plywood
when they should be armour plate
you better hold on
its gonna fly
here comes a letter to the occupant
here comes the caveat - an eye for an eye
oh how why  
you know the end is nigh
so take me on a holiday
put me on an aeroplane
just take me on a holiday
and put me on an aeroplane
oh how time  
where we going now?
to that terrace over Rio
with a bougainvillaea vines
where the heat finally nailed me
so we stayed the xtra night
and the guard up in the watchtower
charged with keeping out the fighting
joked the difference between sexes
all boils down to their handwriting
when we checked out the next morning
we were on a first name basis
but then he had the kind of features
where you can’t recall his face
but it wouldn’t have been that much later he saw God’s
‘cause he died staring up the nostrils 
of a UPP shotgun
he couldn’t hold on
he couldn’t fly
wrong place wrong time is something of an understatement 
the world went passed him by
oh how why 
time seems to fly
oh how why 
where we going now?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30084631

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Video Description:

It's a catchy song with a great beat, among other things...

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: Tim Dillon reacts to Kanye West's new song, focusing on the controversial "Hile Hitler" lyric in the chorus.

Key Points:

• Catchiness vs. Controversy: Dillon acknowledges the song's catchiness and artistic video but recognizes the controversy surrounding the "Hile Hitler" lyric. He admits to listening to the song repeatedly despite the controversial chorus.
• Dillon's Mother's Quote: He humorously recalls his mother's twisted version of "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," replacing it with "If you don't have something nice to say, hyle Hitler."
• Deeper Meaning & Symbolism: Dillon suggests looking beyond the surface level and considering the potential deeper meaning or symbolism behind the lyric. He questions "What do you mean?" instead of just reacting to the words themselves.
• Musical Choice: Dillon proposes that the phrase "Hile Hitler" might be a musical choice due to its three-syllable structure fitting the song's rhythm, unlike alternatives like "love all people."
• Kanye's Children: Dillon briefly touches on Kanye's desire to have his children back and questions whether the other parent is necessarily a better influence.
• Del Taco Scenario: Dillon humorously describes a hypothetical situation where one is compelled to sing the chorus with a Del Taco employee, emphasizing the awkwardness and the need to participate in the moment despite disagreeing with the lyrics.

Highlights:

• Dillon's humorous and satirical take on the controversy.
• His suggestion that the lyric might be a musical choice rather than a purely ideological statement.
• The absurd scenario of being forced to sing the chorus at a drive-thru.

Maxwell Jonas Pelta was a tremendous talent and gentle spirit who passed away on Jan. 6, 2006. Born on Oct. 7, 1986, in San Francisco, CA, he grew up in Piedmont, CA. He loved the music of Elliot Smith, Sublime, and Nirvana. He was largely self-taught on guitar and bass. These 11 songs and this set of 3 promo photos are what remains of an impressive body of work of this 19-year old artist. These songs were recorded between 2001 and 2005 at his friend Neil's house, at a dorm-room studio at the Heritage School in Provo, UT, and at Frogville Records in Santa Fe. Anything more that could be said about Max's life or spirit or the tremendous challenges he faced is contained in these songs.

All Proceeds from the sale of these tracks benefit Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity, a Mill Valley, CA-based non-profit that helps at-risk and homeless youth with access to healthcare, shelter, and employment. 

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