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toneburst · 7 years ago

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🔝 Russia: Top 50 of 2017 @ deepskyobject 🚀

01. Blankenberge - Radiogaze 02. Kedr Livanskiy - Ariadna 03. Aerofall - Forms 04. Спасибо - Навсегда 05. Life on Venus - Encounters 06. Antethic - Ghost Shirt Society 07. Архитектурный Оркестр Благодетели - АОБ2 08. Gnoomes - Tschak! 09. Fleece Flower - Что ты видишь 10. Sonic Death - Space Goth

11. Commis Voyageur - Le Passé Du Commis Voyageur 12. Bananafish - VIV 13. Блааӂь - Etudes Of Decay EP 14. Утро - Третий альбом 15. Jassa - Incarnation of the Higher Gnosis 16. Supernova 1006 - Unique World 17. Твои друзья полимеры - В чужой стране EP 18. Рука Дочери - Скрежет 19. Kittypants - Rest In Peace, baby 20. Violet Tulips - 20 EP

21. Буерак - Скромные апартаменты 22. Rosemary Loves A Blackberry - Heart 23. Cherry Candy - Singles 24. Shimmerance - Bright EP 25. Громыка - Нашатырь 26. Ploho - Бумажные бомбы 27. Dee Grinski (Manunkind) - Subspace EP 28. Park17 - Проснуться молодым 29. Малыш Камю - Никто не хочет играть со мной 30. Электрофорез - Quo vadis?

31. Mercurium - Любовь Это Спецэффекты 32. Reverbcore - Diffusion EP 33. Cosmic Triggers - Homo Fractaliens 34. Ил - Нечисть 35. Юлия Накарякова - Здравствуй! 36. Bearsinclouds - Antiparty 37. Краснознаменная Дивизия Имени Моей Бабушки - Посмертные приключения 38. Сумеречный Сад - 0 EP 39. Chkbns - This Time EP 40. Πлачь Ʒемля - Древние EP

41. Please Tokyo, Please This Is Tokyo - Карусель 42. Atariame - Fear is the World 43. Группа Женского Айкидо - Туры Выходного Дня EP 44. Kirov - Тем, кого это касается EP 45. Iron Driver - Crack Of The Whip EP 46. Сруб - Восход 47. Fraunhofer Diffraction - Star Trails 48. Фонтан - Обещание подростка EP 49. Sewage Sour - OTMENA 50. Пасош - Каждый раз самый важный раз

Pinkshinyultrablast - In The Hanging Gardens, 10" (2017), ждём альбом в мае 2018. 🚀

➡ места условны, забытые герои 🐈 будут добавлены позже. ⏳

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2016: http://deepskyobject.blogspot.com/2016/12/top-of-pops-2016.html

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#best of 2017 #russia 2017 #top of the pops #top of the pops 2017 #totp 2017 #top 2017 #top music #russia top music

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lurking-ri · 8 years ago

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Day 20 Scarecrow This one is another oc from our tales of the party stories that me and several friends are working on

#Inktober #inktober2017 #inktober 2017 #31monsters #Scarecrow #totp #totp scarecrow

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createmyownworld · 6 years ago

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facts about mAadhaar that you should know

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the mAadhaar application in July, 2017. You can now carry your Aadhaar data with you on your smartphone, without the fear of damaging or losing your Aadhaar card. Furthermore, this app can be used to complete the identity check while traveling by flight or trains too, and simplifies the act of carrying multiple ID and address proofs in your wallet. As this app is password-protected, it also keeps your information secure. Here are 7 things that you need to know about the mAadhaar app.

1. You have to register your mobile

In order for mAadhaar to be available on your mobile, you will need to register or link your mobile number with your Aadhaar. You can also add the Aadhaar app only if it is associated with the same number as your registered mobile SIM.

2. You can use it only on Android devices as of now

As of now the mAadhaar app is available for download only on Android devices supporting Android 5.0 and above. The IOS version can be expected soon as it is being developed.

3. You can log in with secure OTP and TOTP authentication

This app auto reads the OTP (one-time password) as manual OTP entry is barred for security purposes. There is also a time-based OTP feature that can be used as an alternative to the OTP.

4. You can add up to 3 Aadhaar cards on one device

You can add up to 3 Aadhaar cards on one mobile device; however, an Aadhaar can be active only on one device at a time for security features. Also, in regard to the mobile number policy, you will be able to add 3 Aadhaar cards only if they have been registered under the mobile number of your mobile SIM.

5. You can lock or unlock your biometric data

You can choose to lock your biometric data for security purposes. This makes it inaccessible until you unlock the same. You can do so easily making the use of mAadhaar safe and easy.

6. You can use it to complete eKYC procedures

Now most bank accounts can be applied for online. In order to complete an eKYC for the same, you can use the mAadhaar. Sharing the password-protected eKYC data or QR code helps you easily share your information and hasten the account opening process.

7. You can download the mAadhaar app

Downloading the mAadhaar is easy. All you have to do is log on to Google Play Store or open the Google Play Store app, Type mAadhaar in the search bar and download the same. In order to ensure you are downloading the right app check to see if the developers name listed as ‘Unique Identification Authority of India’.

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markmarcus · 7 years ago

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Download e aadhaar card / by UID number / by Enrollment no.

Now it is a very good and better way to get your lost aadhaar card back by your Aadhar Number(UID) or Enrollment Id (EID).Nowadays you can carry aadhar card either printed copy or mAadhaar in android app. You can download aadhar card any time and anywhere. if your aadhaar card has been lost then you can get back again . Government of India is facilitating that you can download your E – Aadhaar card and this will be valid as the same like original and can give the copy of it as the identity proof.

How to download aadhaar card or E-Aadhaar card with using aadhaar UIDAI number ?

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

There are two option button (I Have) * Aadhaar | * Enrolment ID

Select I Have “Aadhaar”

Enter your 12 digit aadhaar number

Enter your Full name as mention in your aadhaar card / Enrolment slip.

Enter your Area Pin code in PIN Code input field.

Enter security code as visible in curved text image.

TOTP (Time based One Time Password). This is a optional field. You can download aadhaar card without OTP if you have mAadhaar android app in your smartphone.

Click on Request OTP.

If you get an error like your mobile number is not valid then you can not download your aadhaar card online. you have to visit nearest aadhaar center, they will give your aadhaar card using your biometric fingerprint.

You will get a 6 digit OTP Number(One Time Password) in your mobile as a sms.

Enter the 6 digit OTP Number in bottom or last field of the form.

Click on Download Aadhaar button.

your aadhaar card will automatically download in your browser.

You can Open your aadhaar Pdf using adobe acrobat reader or using google chrome or any pdf reader application.

You are require to Enter a password for opening your aadhaar card pdf file.

Password of the pdf is combination of your capital letter first four alphabets of your name with your year of birth. Suppose that your name is Vinod and your year of birth is 1994 then you password is as Example like VINO1994

How to download aadhaar card using Enrolment ID or Enrolment number ?

if you forgot your Aadhar number or Enrolment ID then you can easily find or get your aadhaar number using https://resident.uidai.gov.in/find-uid-eid

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Enter your 14 digit Enrolment number and Date and time Example : 2312/12345/12345 20/03/2017 13:32:45

Enter your Name as mention in your aadhaar card or enrolment receipt.

Enter your 6 digit area PIN code.

Enter captcha security code as mention in curved image.

Click on Request OTP.

If you get en error like your mobile number is not valid then you can not download your aadhaar card online. you have to visit nearest aadhaar center, they will give your aadhaar card using your biometric fingerprint.

Enter 6 digit OTP ( One time password ) received in your mobile phone as a sms.

Click on Download Aadhaar.

An Aadhaar PDF file automatically download in your browser.

To open your aadhaar pdf your required to enter Capital First 4 Character / alphabets of your name with year of birth as a password of your aadhaar pdf.

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ab0ap-blog · 7 years ago

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Download Eaadhar | Check Aadhar Card Status & Update Aadhar Card

What is Aadhar Card?

Aadhar Card is Identification Proof of Indian Citizen which Contains Aadhar Holder’s details like Name, Address, Mobile Number, Gender, Date Of Birth, Finger Print Data and his/her Unique Aadhar Number. Day by Day the Importance of Aadhar Card is increasing.

Government is making Aadhar Card Necessary avail many Schemes like LPG Gas Subsidy, Benefits in Awas Yojana, Bank Process etc. So, If you Don’t have your Aadhar Card then We highly recommend you to Enrol for Aadhar Enrolment Process at your Nearest Aadhar Card Kendra. In this Post, You will get Complete Information regarding Aadhar Card and You can Download Eaadhar Card @ uidai.gov.in and also You can Check Aadhar Status and Aadhar Update Status all in Single Place.

Download Eaadhar

Eaadhar is also as equal as Original Aadhar Card. After Aadhar Enrolment Process it will take minimum 3 months or 90 Days to get Original Aadhar Card at home by Post/Offline but UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has a feature to Download Aadhar Card Soft Copy which is called E AADHAR. You can Get E aadhar once your Aadhar Application will successfully Verify then You can check Aadhar Status.

To Download Eaadhar You need to follow some Simple steps. But before that, You need to make your Mobile phone Handy to receive OTP (One Time Password) for Verification Purpose.

After Opening the Eaadhar Website You can see the Given Page image. Now Before Moving Forward We highly Recommend you to Clear your All the Doubts regarding Eaadhar which is Given on the LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE.

2.) As Shown in the Above Image You need to select Enrollment ID (Which is Given in the Aadhar Enrollment Slip)

3.) In the Next Step From the Aadhar Acknowledgement Slip Enter Your 14 Digit Enrollment Number (EX. 1234/12345/12345) and Date and Time Give in the Enrollment Slip (EX. 01/11/2017 04:15:11).

4.) In next Step Enter your Full Name given in the Aadhar Slip, in next box enter your 6 Digit Area PINCODE.

5.) Now for Human Verification Enter the Code given in the Image.(In this Example the code is 056810).

6.) Now Select the Option Given as DO YOU HAVE TOTP and Click on “Get One Time Password.”

7.) Enter the OTP and Click on “Validate & Download” Option.

One PDF File will be Ready for Download which is your Eaadhar.

So, this is the Complete Process to Download Eaadhar in Detail. If you still have any issue downloading the Eaadhar Kindly Mention your issues in Comment Section We will try to guide you.

Aadhar Card Password

After Downloading Eaadhar You need PASSWORD to open PDF File. PDF File is Password protected due to Security reasons.

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fyeahrickastley · 6 years ago

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Here’s a list of transformative (musical) works on Never Gonna Give You Up for all you last-minute schemers.

In case your targets friends are the kind who can recognise the original XcQ, and/or you want to rickroll them with something other than the OG music video, just ‘cause.

It’s definitely not exhaustive, and mostly consists of 8-bit remixes, because those are the ones I’m used to. It’s also arranged in descending order of view count, so if you’re really going for obscure, go further down the list within each section.

Performances with various instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8iEMVr7GFg Never Gonna Give You Up - Otamatone Cover - TheRealSullyG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMyqQWcAuKM Never Gonna Give You Up... KAZOO'd! - Tsuko. G

Remixes with a static background

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1WWpKEPdT4 8-Bit Rick Roll - KitaKeru

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NcPvmk4vfo Never Gonna Give You Up (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) [Tribute to Rick Astley] - 8 Bit Universe - 8 Bit Universe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Z8ZPRI-YQ Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (at 8kbps) - rjskillz92, who credits - garbage-wizard.tumblr.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQOyBxTWFAY Never Gonna Give You Up (8 Bit Dubstep Remix Cover Version) [Tribute to Rick Astley] - 8 Bit Universe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48KsKe0PQCQ Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up - SMB3/SMB1 Style [LarryInc64] - larryinc64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksd6cRwweIQ Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up(Mega Man 7 Remake) - PrincessZelda2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66Pvv0oH7Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-uTx3XqE50 ^I'm pretty sure both videos are the same, so here are their respective titles: SNES Roll (200 Subscriber Special!) - patch93 (uploaded in 2010) Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up in SNES version - TheStormtroopertv (uploaded in 2012)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra-liVWb-YQ Sonic 1 Remastered - Never Gonna Give You Up (Sonic Roll'd) - Unlimited Extender

Remixes with animations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RcwVQwKyL4 Rick Roll (full version) on Mario Paint Composer (Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley) - UberTuberBackPacker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xKxo46iWvw Rickroll - 8-Bit - In The Mind of Kibara

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4hsGK8A1qY Never Gonna Give You Up 8bit - Instantlysi

Technical Edits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXNgGQXhwQ

Never Gonna Give You Up but every other beat is missing

-Old Man Dankins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAuPOniLew Never Gonna Give You Up but beats 2 and 4 are swapped -/u/leo60228

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcv-DYmq1is Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up but every other beat is missing -SliceASong

Live performances

Look, this list is such a last minute effort (I'm sorry guys) so I'll just list what I can remember from the event/year/location, go search them yourselves alright HAHAHA - Any number of Top Of The Pop appearances (technically backing tracks were used for TOTP because that's just their way of production), 1987 - Prince's Trust concert, 1988, Royal Albert Hall, London - V Festival 2016, England - Summer Sonic Festival with the Foo Fighters, 2017, Tokyo - Foo Fighters Concrete and Gold Tour, 2017, London - Any number of concerts from the 50 and Beautiful Life tours, 2016, 2017, and 2018, which would usually be filmed by audience members, but there are ones with pretty good audio and a view of the stage from the front row! - It's genuinely a rabbit hole that you could roll down searching. Like I said, non-exhaustive list!

It’s quite fascinating that, at a glance, a lot of the links also end with capital ‘Q’...YouTube just what do you think you’re doing?????

Feel free to reblog and add your own! (I mean, if you reblog and add the OG I’m sure many of us would definitely still humour you)

Now go forth and wreak havoc, pals! 😉

#rick astley #rickrolling #it's the most wonderful time of the year

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fuckboyscangoaway · 7 years ago

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Download e aadhaar card / by UID number / by Enrollment no.

How to download aadhaar card or E-Aadhaar card with using aadhaar UIDAI number ?

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

There are two option button (I Have) * Aadhaar | * Enrolment ID

Select I Have “Aadhaar”

Enter your 12 digit aadhaar number

Enter your Full name as mention in your aadhaar card / Enrolment slip.

Enter your Area Pin code in PIN Code input field.

Enter security code as visible in curved text image.

TOTP (Time based One Time Password). This is a optional field. You can download aadhaar card without OTP if you have mAadhaar android app in your smartphone.

Click on Request OTP.

You will get a 6 digit OTP Number(One Time Password) in your mobile as a sms.

Enter the 6 digit OTP Number in bottom or last field of the form.

Click on Download Aadhaar button.

your aadhaar card will automatically download in your browser.

You can Open your aadhaar Pdf using adobe acrobat reader or using google chrome or any pdf reader application.

You are require to Enter a password for opening your aadhaar card pdf file.

How to download aadhaar card using Enrolment ID or Enrolment number ?

if you forgot your Aadhar number or Enrolment ID then you can easily find or get your aadhaar number using https://resident.uidai.gov.in/find-uid-eid

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Enter your 14 digit Enrolment number and Date and time Example : 2312/12345/12345 20/03/2017 13:32:45

Enter your Name as mention in your aadhaar card or enrolment receipt.

Enter your 6 digit area PIN code.

Enter captcha security code as mention in curved image.

Click on Request OTP.

Enter 6 digit OTP ( One time password ) received in your mobile phone as a sms.

Click on Download Aadhaar.

An Aadhaar PDF file automatically download in your browser.

To open your aadhaar pdf your required to enter Capital First 4 Character / alphabets of your name with year of birth as a password of your aadhaar pdf.

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mainstips · 3 years ago

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Keepassxc totp secrets

#Keepassxc totp secrets how to

#Keepassxc totp secrets code

There are some convenient methods to “sync” your KeePass password database with other devices (I go over some options below), but “out of the box” your passwords simply live on your computer in an encrypted file that you can only open with a master password.Īlso note that, unlike 1Password and other options, KeePassXC is free (as in costs zero dollars), and its code is open-source. In other words, by default it is a local or “offline” password manager, while 1Password, LastPass, and their ilk can be thought of as “cloud-based” password managers. KeePassXC is a bit different from other password managers like 1Password or LastPass in that it simply creates and manages an encrypted password database that lives on your computer like any other file. How is KeePassXC Different from Other Password Managers? I’ll also note that KeePassXC is on Twitter. I’ll also note that KeePassXC has a quickstart guide on their site, as well as a wiki, and the Electronic Freedom Foundation has there own guide to KeePassXC. I’d also like to note that I drew some inspiration and methodology from Martin Shelton’s “KeePass for Beginners” post, which you may also find useful. If you spot any errors or have any suggestions for this post, feel free to contact me via Twitter or elsewhere. I’m not a security expert or security professional, just a social media editor who manages a lot of accounts, so buyer beware from this point on. Another good resource is KeePassXC’s official FAQ page. This guide is for OS X / macOS users (hereto referred to as “macOS”), though KeePassXC is built to work with Linux and Windows as well, and this guide may be helpful for those users too.

#Keepassxc totp secrets how to

This is a basic guide of how to get started with KeePassXC. KeePassXC is open-source, which means its code is public and thus open to inspection by all. As the project owners (of which I am not) put it: It is a community fork of KeePassX, a native cross-platform port of KeePass Password Safe, with the goal to extend and improve it with new features and bug fixes. KeePassXC is an open-source password manager. Level 4: Securing Our Database With Multiple FactorsĪppendix A: Verifying Your KeePassXC Download Without Using the Command Line What is KeePassXC?.Since this guide may be out-of-date, I’d recommend their new, official “Getting Started Guide”. While it still may be helpful to some, KeePassXC has changed quite a bit in the last three years, both in functionality and aesthetics (almost universally for the better!). 2020 UPDATE: The guide below was written back in 2017.

#Keepassxc totp secrets

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killedthedinosaursdarling-blog · 7 years ago

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Download e aadhaar card / by UID number / by Enrollment no.

How to download aadhaar card or E-Aadhaar card with using aadhaar UIDAI number ?

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

There are two option button (I Have) * Aadhaar | * Enrolment ID

Select I Have “Aadhaar”

Enter your 12 digit aadhaar number

Enter your Full name as mention in your aadhaar card / Enrolment slip.

Enter your Area Pin code in PIN Code input field.

Enter security code as visible in curved text image.

TOTP (Time based One Time Password). This is a optional field. You can download aadhaar card without OTP if you have mAadhaar android app in your smartphone.

Click on Request OTP.

You will get a 6 digit OTP Number(One Time Password) in your mobile as a sms.

Enter the 6 digit OTP Number in bottom or last field of the form.

Click on Download Aadhaar button.

your aadhaar card will automatically download in your browser.

You can Open your aadhaar Pdf using adobe acrobat reader or using google chrome or any pdf reader application.

You are require to Enter a password for opening your aadhaar card pdf file.

How to download aadhaar card using Enrolment ID or Enrolment number ?

if you forgot your Aadhar number or Enrolment ID then you can easily find or get your aadhaar number using https://resident.uidai.gov.in/find-uid-eid

Visit official aadhaar website of UIDAI

Use link / click on link “Download Aadhaar”

You will see a form after redirect to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Enter your 14 digit Enrolment number and Date and time Example : 2312/12345/12345 20/03/2017 13:32:45

Enter your Name as mention in your aadhaar card or enrolment receipt.

Enter your 6 digit area PIN code.

Enter captcha security code as mention in curved image.

Click on Request OTP.

Enter 6 digit OTP ( One time password ) received in your mobile phone as a sms.

Click on Download Aadhaar.

An Aadhaar PDF file automatically download in your browser.

To open your aadhaar pdf your required to enter Capital First 4 Character / alphabets of your name with year of birth as a password of your aadhaar pdf.

Important Points

All the downloaded aadhaar copy is legal and 100% Original.

The Main part of the aadhaar card is aadhaar number and the Barcode/Qr code matrix.

You can download 20 to 30 aadhaar card from online website monthly.

You can not download aadhaar card without OTP or TOTP.

You can get your aadhaar card from any aadhaar center using Biometric without if your mobile number is not registered with aadhaar.

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gorillaznorthamerica · 8 years ago

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When I was a kid, I used to dream about Top of the Pops all the time. I kept imagining myself being invited on that show with my band… That is so typically British : first you want to start a band and then you dream of the day you’ll be invited on TOTP. (…) I remember my first appearance on TOTP with Blur like it was yesterday. It was a big day for me. 1991 I think… we had just put out our first single,“There’s no other way.” I was extremely excited, so one of the bosses at my record label gave me ecstasy. My first time! That was ages ago. You can find the video somewhere on Youtube and see in my eyes that I was… elsewhere. My eyes are huge. Anyway, it gave a surreal, almost magic touch to my first tv experience. During the afternoon we were being filmed and I kept smiling and going “Waaaaouh ! This is the best day of my life!” I was literally and metaphorically ecstatic. I had been waiting for this moment all my life.

Damon Albarn, Canal+, novembre 2017 (my translation)

#damon albarn #quote #memories #blur #gorillaz #canal+#france #television #top of the pops #my translation

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equinoctia · 4 years ago

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Oh yes.

True Detective 1: 2017

most of the MCU movies: 2020 (including <i>Thor: The Dark World</i>, which included the Loki line that kickstarted that fandom for me)

Didn’t seriously listen to all David Bowie’s albums until the early 2010s, although I used to listen to a Best Of loads, and his 1996 TOTP appearance performing Hallo Spaceboy in stilettos had quite the effect on me.

Robin of Sherwood: makes sense to have been late in that respect, as, when it was on TV I was in primary school - then I got the VHS’s maybe 2003.

Momus, though that’s a mind thing, not a physically-fancying thing: about five years after I made friends with some people who were into him, I finally listened to most of the back catalogue.

There are probably others.

Something something I show up to fandoms half a decade late something something I love haunted wiry men something something I hyperfixate til the dopamine runs out something something ad infinitum

#fandom meta

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discofreaks · 5 years ago

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Disco Freaks meets... Leee John

There is, quite simply no-one else like Leee John. And I don't think there ever will be. He is an absolute dream. A few of my friends have a dedicated WhatsApp group to the 80s icon after they fell in love with his social media output. Which is obviously a little odd, but you get the point.

We met on two afternoons, once at The Union in Soho, a members club in the middle of Greek Street, Soho. The second was at the incredibly regal setting of the Landmark Hotel, Marylebone. Believe it or not, both venues were chosen by Leee. We didn't feel Cafe 338 on Bethnal Green Road was appropriate. The two occasions we met he left quite an impact on us. Born in Hackney and raised in New York he has a few stories to tell and in his own words he can “talk for Christmas.”

There are facts about his life he could drop into conversation that are quite unbelievable. The kind of tales you'd hear from an eccentric chap in a bar, that you’d dismiss but humour anyway. Like the time he was a young lad and the first major person in the music industry he performed to was Marvin Gaye, or that he has recorded a track with MC Skibadee. It sounds too good to be true, but there you have the wonder of Leee John and Imagination, it is all a bit out of this world.

With all the stories and flamboyance he is also a successful and well-respected artist. His iconic and sultry vocals fronted Imagination; a band who both musically and visually were so influential to 1980s pop culture. Matching outrageous outfits inspired by Funkadelic with sensual performances, they produced some of the most loved disco-flavoured hits the UK ever had.

Hollywood movies and struggles

What I loved about Leee the most during our two meetings in 2017 is he would talk with the same authority about classic Hollywood and what he described as schmaltzy movies, in the same way he would discuss the struggles black artists have in the UK. And he would switch between such topics seamlessly. Leee was then, and is still now, working on a film about the history of British black musicians called Flashback. He’s currently working through hundreds of interviews with black artists who also happen to be some of the most successful people in music this country has to offer. So he knows what he is talking about.

Leee arrived to meet me appropriately dressed; black leather jacket, burgundy skinnies, a paisley cravate and a ring on each finger, holding a copy of his new album Retropia. The highlight of his set was a huge purple gem stone that he told me removed any stresses he has in his life. The clothing ensemble was accompanied with his iconic beret. It’s a look.

An added quirk of our second chat was Eric Cantona making a guest appearance. This bearded icon was just kicking a pebble round the Landmark on a Wednesday night while on the phone. As you can imagine, I was a little distracted but desperate not to look disrespectful by making a note of seeing him. When we stopped recording I had to point out the former actor and noted French footballer (still on the phone) to Leee. Of course Leee had met him in France before.

After the interview I assumed a driver or maybe a rocket would come to collect Leee. But instead we both got on the normal tube where he treated me to an extra edition of off the record showbiz tales. When he disembarked, some of the passengers/audience looked at me and I gave them a nod and mouthed ‘I know.’

Leee was here to promote his new album Retropia. But, over the hour, he kept to his promise and talked for Christmas - and a little bit for Easter and bank holiday too.

I hope you have Leee’s voice and the setting all locked in and you enjoy these pearls of wisdom from the voice of a soul and funk legend.

Leee on ....

Getting a photo with The Jacksons

I used to write for ‘West Indian World’, that was run by a guy called Arif Ali. He allowed me and a friend to go off and we would do all the showbiz section so we would watch all the groups like The Supremes, George Benson and Brothers Johnson who I remember interviewing.

We tried to be older, I remember interviewing Brothers Johnson and I didn't shave or anything like that. But now I try to look younger, you know.

It was a doorway to understanding how the industry was. Meeting all the different artists, Natalie Cole, Ray Parker Jr, The Jacksons, we got a picture with The Jacksons actually. It was by the time I did Imagination I was kind of prepared.

I wanted to study my craft and to study your craft you gotta really get down and work. and that meant getting on the road, playing pubs and bingo halls and working men’s clubs and you're on your knees baby, carrying the sound equipment.

I did so much amazing grounding work. I was a singing waiter in the West End for nine months. I learnt the craft darling, you know, to get your equity card. That was a real turning point for me I was learning that and having to learn a lot of repertoire, a lot of songs, a lot of everything. And it was a long way from my club scene days. but it was great. Then I found myself in the studio doing some background vocals for Elvis Costello on an album. got a lot of money and ended up going St Lucia. It was a great time and this was all before Imagination.

When I was 15, I got signed when I was at school. We recorded at EMI and actually auditioned in the foyer of EMI. You know when you see in the movies, and they say ‘Okay kid sing for me, whaddya got?’ I remember singing some track we’d written. One of those people we sang for was Roy Fisher.

We recorded two tracks, they were no hits. But it taught me a great lesson. We were in the best studios we had the best session musicians, we had Gonzalez as our backing band. Lou Reed who at the time had a hit with Walk on the Wild Side, he had a backing band called ‘Thunder Thighs’. The part where he says ‘and all the coloured girls go do-do-do-do-do-do’ well they were singing on our track. So we all thought hey this is it, this is a hit. But no, it wasn’t a hit.

Singing for Marvin Gaye

Sometimes I do forget things, you know the old brain cells. But there have been some wonderful moments. I sang for Marvin Gaye in Soul Train. He did Soul Train and he was basically in the dressing room and I said, ‘there was a duet you did with Diana Ross called Light In My Window and it was really good and we used to dance to it - ‘why didn't you do it.’ - And he said: ‘Sing it to me kid, sing it to me.’

He was living in London then came back and gone really big with Sexual Healing. I passed the dressing room and he burst out and told me to come inside. They shut the door on the band and the manager. I was inside the dressing room with Marvin Gaye. I started singing Light in My Window and it has this organic feel this track, you should check it out if you can.

Collaborating with MC Skibadee

We did a thing called Retrospects a few years ago and we did a tune called Raver with Skibadee doing a rap on there.

(I told him about Skibadee playing in Margate back in the day.)

Being from of out of Space and getting lucky on TOTP

When Imagination first started we were so out there and so outlandish in our costume and our visual. Because the music, like Body Talk had really heavy base, very sexy, it had the lyrical content and the sound. And we could have easily been like the Four Tops and The Temptations up there in suits. but we decided to go for the Funkadelic way.

They thought we came out of space people were like, wow. We took stuff we liked from the Caribbean and a combination of that, and particularly in the 80s our following was so strong. And everyone looked and sounded so different. Nowadays if anyone wants they can sound like Beyonce, or look like Beyonce. But what we had in the UK with Imagination at that time was our own brand.

Everyone was flamboyant - Parliament, Funkadelic, early Earth Wind and Fire everyone dressed wild. When we came up in the early days, Kool and The Gang were kind of copying what we were doing because it was relative at that time.

Morgan Khan, our A and R guy was very crazy, very influential and very wild. When I went on stage he’d say, boy you gotta stroke that keyboard, you gotta be outrageous you gotta be out there. For black groups being on TV it was a phenomenon, you didn't see any black artists on TV, much less so British black artists and to make an impression was so important. I know that when we did that first performance, it is on YouTube now, it was legendary - the next day everybody was talking about it. It was in the papers, how we were going to get banned and all the rest of it.

I wasn't prepared for the first Top of the Pops performance but I was prepared for the work mode. I was totally nervous for the first TOTP. You did three or four different performances in the day, but everything was riding on it. Because we were there by fluke, because someone dropped out . That’s the only reason we were there. So that’s how life is, sometimes it’s a lucky break.

In some people’s terms I was flamboyant but if you look at other people like Eddy Grant in the late 60s, a black guy wearing blonde wigs. He told me we were doing just what he was doing which is like carrying on this kind of banter. I think that was good so it broke the ice. You couldn't put a black artist and just put them in one category. It made everyone question and that’s what you had to do, you have to push the button.

Recording We Will Rock You

I did a version of Highway to Hell. You know whether it is blues, jazz or rock, if you slow any song down that is the element. It comes from rhythm and blues. Like if you sing I Can’t Get No Satisfaction or something like that it is the same element. A lot of the rock artists, that is their influence, Muddy Waters and those kind of people.

I was in Paris doing an album with the Gibson Brothers (starts singing their tune Cuba) we are very good friends and do loads of shows together.

Basically,we were doing a completely different concept. I did a version, like Pharell, of We Will Rock You, that is in the can and no-one has heard it. Then we did decided to do Highway to Hell. Then I started singing the vocals and the background vocals. Then I went over to the UK and got Mark Vandergucht (Push, Galliano) to do all the bass guitar and all the you know (air-guitaring) “I’m just shaking ma locks” and we went back to where we recorded the album and tidied it all up.

I did it in one take and then did all the backgrounds. You see I do all my own harmonies anyway. So I kind of took it away from the Gibson Brothers in a sense from the concept we were doing for my album but they didn't mind. But I sung them a new track on their new album.

*at this point I asked ‘do you have to do a lot of favours with your voice?

It tells you all you need to know about Leee that he did not need to pause for thought when he answered ‘sometimes, sometimes, yes.’

Flashback

It stems from the 20th century through to the 90s. I felt there were so many different artists that people just don’t know about. Because nowadays I feel youngsters don’t know this kind of music. I was lucky to grow up knowing Eddie Grant, Errol Brown and Clem Curtis from The Foundations, Light of the World and Junior there are just so many different bands.

And there are so many different artists from the years that I felt people just don’t know.

I think people may know the music but probably think it’s from the States.

There aren't enough live platforms for groups if you play funk, soul, blues or jazz. It’s like if you’re a white group and you play rock music there is always a platform. There is always that kind of thing. If you play soul or funk, it’s like you have to have decks and a computer and I’m thinking that’s rubbish, because I still want to see someone play those chords and someone singing.

the mission

I think I will do a final Imagination album but I have an idea in my mind what that will be. I think I need to do that as there might not be people around who know us, so I want to get them in the studio before they’re gone!

I am doing a lot with the film side of stuff and Flashback, we have 400 hours over 200 different interviews, I’ve interviewed so many fascinating people who have loads of interesting stories and I think that needs to come to light.

I think that my mission is to really bring that to people around the world.

#michael jackson #leee john #ray parker jr.#imagination band #imagination #retropia #eddy grant #landmark hotel #the union #totp

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Al Jarreau -- Moonlighting (Studio, TOTP) May 30, 1987 - 32 Years Ago Today: Al Jarreau debuted at No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his single, "Moonlighting (Theme)." This was Jarreau's 8th and final entry on the Hot 100 and it proved to be his 3rd and final Top 40 on the chart when it peaked at No. 23 on July 18, 1987. The single also enjoyed one week at No. 1 on the Billboard AC Chart. It was the theme from the popular TV series starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepard. Jarreau co-wrote the song with Lee Holdridge. Sadly, Al Jarreau died on February 12, 2017, at the age of 76.

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“She, like me, is a slut for office supplies.”

R: This week, the artist we’ve been waiting for:

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J: Ah, my queen. I was singing this on the toilet yesterday.

Not the response I expected.

Surprise bitch!

I’m glad we got to Kate Bush so soon

I would never stray from mother

I love this song but I don’t know the words to any of the verses. Like, it means nothing to me in that I don’t know what it’s about but also the chorus means enough that it makes me really emotional?

Which album was this again? Was it The Dreaming?

Yes, The Dreaming. I can’t believe she didn’t release it as a single here.

Poor Mother didn’t have much luck with singles to be fair. I don’t think she made the top five very often.

True but this song is good.

So good. The Dreaming as an album is incredible.

The Dreaming is very good but I’m also glad it didn’t get received well because that allowed for the Best Album Of All

Ah yes, The Kick Inside

*eye roll emoji*

1. The Kick Inside 2. The Dreaming 3. Hounds Of Love 4. Never For Ever 5. Lionheart I think.

Hounds of Love is number one. Then Never For Ever, The Kick Inside.

Interesting choice to put N4E ahead of The Dreaming.

I have yet to come across The Dreaming.

I urge you to listen to it in full.

The Sensual World is above Lionheart.

Mmm yes. I forgot about The Sensual World. A rubber band bouncing back to life, or something.

When I started in Shelter they had a Sensual World cassette that quickly became mine. I get Rubberband Girl and Suspended In Gaffa muddled up sometimes. Stationery.

Of course. Kate Bush: office manager.

She, like me, is a slut for office supplies.

I feel that so much. Suspended In Gaffa is a bona fide tune. All of The Dreaming. I used to listen to it on repeat while I was doing funding applications in 2017 which is a very specific vibe.

That is very specific.

So it’s kind of tainted but still fabulous.

Suspended In Gaffa reminds me of the walk into work, I assume I was listening to it on a particularly emo day. “I don’t know why I’m crying” is a very good lyrics for my emo days. Spoiler: it’s usually just PMT.

I don’t know why I’m crying is a classic line and I feel it in my soul.

Can we talk about how shit the video is? I was very disperpointed [a/n: intentional typo - I don’t remember the context anymore but it’s an important piece of our fabric]

OK, so I watched the video, and yeah okay it’s not Experiment IV levels of “Kate what are you talking about”, or even Robbie Coltrane in the National Anthem [a/n: Deeper Understanding], but it’s no more low key than The Man With The Child In His Eyes, and actually her dancing is very similar to mine so I appreciate that.

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But that had been done already, she’d made Wuthering Heights and The Man With The Child In His Eyes and Wow and Hammer Horror and Them Heavy People already.

Maybe it’s a throwback.

Kate wiggling about was getting a bit passé, don’t you think?

My mother can never be passé.

The Dreaming [song] had some concept at least. What does the barn have to do with the song?

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The Dreaming had hella concept. I mean short of her actually being suspended in gaffa I don’t know what she could have done.

I’d have loved that,

I also think there’s a commercial appeal to the video that the song doesn’t have. Maybe people in 1985(?) [a/n: 1982] liked seeing Kate wiggling.

But where would it appear in 1982ish? Top Of The Pops?

Yeah, TotP probs.

MTV perhaps but I don’t think they really took to her.

The Dreaming wasn’t a commercial hit if I recall so this is maybe Kate trying to tone it down, because let us not forget, mother does not care for commercial when there’s art. Maybe she was tired, idk.

I can’t argue it was a mistake because it allowed for Hounds Of Love, but thank god Hounds Of Love happened.

I honestly thank god for All Of Mother’s Creation.

If we’re talking about her visual output and why she’s a genius, you only need to say one word: Cloudbusting.

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Omg. Yes. That was going to be my example of Kate at her most Kate-esque.

This video is shockingly lazy compared to Cloudbusting.

I don’t know if it’s lazy. Cloudbusting had a much clearer concept and a story to tell. But Kate dressed as a pre-teen boy? This is priceless.

It’s genius.

I can’t think of Madonna having done anything similar.

Madonna did everything else.

Androgyny, yeah, but not flat out gender play.

What It Feels Like For A Girl?

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Oh true.

Anyway no offence to Kate I love her she’s my mother but not her best visual work.

Agreed. We all have off days.

Or off eras.

#kate bush #lots of KB videos to enjoy under the read more #plus the inevitable weekly madonna ref

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