I just finished this game yesterday. And, I must say, it is one of the best I've ever set my hands on. It's such a perfect blend of RPG and shooter action, with a HIGHLY detailed world, a killer story, and a focus on the character you play - everything you do has a consequence. Sometimes they're small - other times, it might get a party member ( Read more... )

Got the last album on my amazon order last week: Russell Allen and Jorn Lande - "The Battle ( Read more... )

What composer can't read/write music!? Especially for the quality of the stuff produced! I really don't know whether to be pissed or suspicious or impressed.

I really would have liked score sheets... *sigh*

And no, not specifying anything. Could damage reputations.

Robin and I are trying to get into the Christmas card tradition, 'cause we like getting them from friends. So (with comments screened) if you would like one from us, please leave your address for me.

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There. The author is an LJ user, and a member of a group I'm in. I agreed to spread this around a bit, help him get the word out, if he'd answer a few questions. He did. So, here we are. The video's nothing impressive. But what's he going to do?

Anyhow, see if it interests you. And here's the bit he answered for me:

Tristan Day: Initial ( Read more... )

Yes, I HAVE been obsessed lately. "The Human Equation" is easily my favorite album of all time. And, with Kyle's (cloudmx on LJ) help, I'm going to put it on. Live. All of that wonderful music in operatic form. And it will be a charity event, to raise money to fight cancer ( Read more... )

For those who don't know of this man, he was a founding member and vocalist of Shadow Gallery. I don't know any of Shadow Gallery's work, but I do know him from Ayreon's "The Human Equation", in which he sang one song, playing the role of the bastard Father. That one song had made me want to hear some of Shadow Gallery, and see what else the man ( Read more... )

I recently e-mailed the mastermind behind Ayreon, composer Arjen Lucassen. And he was so damned amiable in his response that it makes me giddy. If you care to, read on. And whether you care to or not, go buy an Ayreon album!

( For Ayreon fans )

XD ( Read more... )

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