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‘Do-beram á mar mbréthir’ ar Bricni ‘Acht is airdarcu dúin sanas ná da neoch aile éigem.’ // ‘We swear,’ says Bricriu, ‘Only to us is a whisper more obvious than a cry to any other’
With the exception of one short passage in Scéla Conchobuir maic Nessa,* there are no physical descriptions of the Ulster Cycle’s premier Trickster, Bricriu mac Carbada. Despite that, I’ve been working with him for so long now that he’s all but gained total sentience in my head so here he is—the man, the myth, the menace.
I love this little shit with all my heart. He’s a social manipulator of the highest order. He throws the best parties. Him and Fergus are the most extremely divorced couple in the world. He’s such a pain in the ass that it actually puts him beyond reproach. He is completely pathetic. Ulster would have self-destructed without him.
*Frankly, I’m not entirely inclined to read the pinnochio-esque boil as particularly useful for a few reasons but I did like the idea of at least some of his otherness showing outwardly, hence the port-wine birthmark.
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Spooky Tooth Co-founder, “Dream Weaver” Gary Wright Dies at 80
- Keyboardist and singer collaborated with George Harrison and Ringo Starr
Gary Wright, the Spooky Tooth co-founder who pioneered synth rock with 1975’s the Dream Weaver, has died.
Wright was 80 and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Ambrosia, the band that backed Wright on his final gigs, called the musician “a big part of our hearts,” in announcing his death.
“Gary's iconic music added so much to our shows, and we always enjoyed having him with us,” the group said.
Wright was an original member of Spooky Tooth before going solo. Former Traffic (and later, Fleetwood Mac) guitarist Dave Mason said,” there’s a certain (and sure) brotherhood from those days, during that incredible era of rock ’n’ roll.”
“He leaves us all with great songs and was one of the good guys in this business,” Mason said of Wright. “I’ll miss this lifetime friend. Blessings, Dream Weaver.”
Wright collaborated with George Harrison throughout the 1970s, beginning with All Things Must Pass. His biggest solo success came with his 1975 album, the Dream Weaver, whose title track and “Love is Alive” became Wright’s best-known songs - numbers he would perform with Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band in the following century.
“Gary's vibrant personality and exceptional talent made every moment together truly enjoyable,” Stephen Bishop said. “His legacy will live on for many years to come.”
Wright released his final solo album, Connected, in 2010.
“May Gary Wright rest in peace and love,” Todd Rundgren’s Spirit of Harmony Foundation said.
9/5/23
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The wardrobe and makeup in challengers is so good…so much subtle detail done really well
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really hate that estee lauder is a monolith that owns a billion cosmetic brands including mac and maybelline. really hate that estee lauders owner is a trumper zionist maniac. really hate that.
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Emo Mac icon has saved me from my art block
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Hey, I unearthed one of my MacGyver stories and updated, it's only got the vaguest plot (which I'm still figuring out as always). It's an excuse to torture our blonde hero and for Jack to rock up, anyway Magic AU
Mac is an undisclosed magical being who has been brutally tortured because....again undisclosed reasons and guess who rocks up to rescue him? :P
Happy whumping!
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Last time I went to buy foundation, it went from 25 up to 35 and I was mad, went to go check it again now it’s 40$……bare minerals has no business charging that for their shitty foundations
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Quarter Notes: Blurbs & Briefs from Sound Bites
- In this edition: Avril Lavigne; Aoife O’Donovan, Bonny Light Horseman and the National Symphony Orchestra; Sick of it All; & Mick Fleetwood
AVRIL LAVIGNE APPOINTED TO ORDER OF CANADA: Avril Lavigne on June 28 was appointed to the Order of Canada for both her musical success - more than 50 million records sold - and her charitable efforts, Stereogum magazine reports.
“Generous with her time, she supports individuals with serious illnesses, disabilities and Lyme disease through the Avril Lavigne Foundation,” Canadian Governor General Mary Simon said. “A global ambassador for Special Olympics, she promotes inclusion and helps end the stigma around intellectual disabilities.”
AOIFE, BONNY AND THE NSO: Aoife O’Donovan and Bonny Light Horseman will co-headline an Oct. 22 concert with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
SICK OF IT ALL FRONTMAN LOU KOLLER ANNOUNCES CANCER DIAGNOSIS: Sick of it All frontman Lou Koller has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, leading the band to cancel its summer tour of Europe.
“I’ll have to be getting treatment all summer,” Koller said in a statement. “And of course, full support of the band. As soon as they heard it, they were like, ‘Forget the tour, just get healthy.’”
MICK FLEETWOOD SOLO ALBUM IN THE WORKS: Mick Fleetwood is working on a solo album, Mojo magazine reports.
There’s no title or release date. But there is this:
“And believe it or not, I’m actually starting to sing so God help you,” Fleetwood said.
6/30/24
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