Brian Jonestown Massacre
a rush of notes, like a daydream spedup, a madman on the guitar. A broken string catches light , a silver arc of uselessness. The stage bows under relentless soundscapes. Shirtless, muscleless, colorless, like a modern day golum, the madman squint-stares at the ceiling, a creature from the caves. A scattering of tattoos, unreadable ciphers . The drummer drives a whole world of sonic disaster scenes. two guitarists roll with him, veins popping out of skinny arms, wrists bent in no-way-possible contortions…power chords. The thinnest of filaments, the broken string dances in slow motion syncopation to the madman’s angry strums. The bass digs deep, welded to each crack of the drum. In the foreground, sycophants, musicphiles, and nameless drunks. Some dance some bob, some stand stock still like goateed pillars. In the background, more sycophants and hangers-on, earnest-smug-faced groupies knowing, just knowing that the madman plays for her, for them, for us. The music climbs, echos, rebounds, destroys, envelopes, saturates…it’s a glimpse of madness. The broken razor-strand of silver continues it’s demented heart-pulse. The song screams to a close. The madman sneers, passes off the offending guitar to the roadie (his job: tune, and fast…but this time he’s not fast enough)(and watch out, the madman, he can hear through parenthesis)(and everything parenthetical is after him) and the roadie, the poor bastard, a misfit needer through and through, is called forward and commanded to apologize to us, the lesser sycos for “fucking up the tuning”, for “ruining” the music. And the crowd tolerates the madman. And the crowd adores the madman. But is anyone else feeling sick? Is anyone else seeing? A sallow man, strung out on junk. He is goaded and goads. He rocks and he whines. He reaches the NEW and wallows in cliche. He is on the edge…of being what? Visionary?, Genius?, Historic? Burnt-Crisp Madman? And finally, live, in person, is he worth it? Is he worth the trite, childish vagaries of madness that strike him like seizures?
my take?
no. not live.
(I’ll get him digitally)
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September 13th, 2007 at 12:04 am
hello there let me make myself clear my name starts with an a and ends with an a haha… anyways another clue mhm… oh yeah they call me noosnoos or noos for short, i bet u have never meet me its ok, just letting u know lol… SPANISH y tu como se lamas? to u
September 13th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
HEY PROFE!
September 18th, 2007 at 3:50 am
hey profe im a student of yours in waluga and i just wanted to say that your words inspire me, they make me want to do something to be somebody, to do something other than fit in. i dont want to die and have my life story swept away by the sands of time. i want to be remembered, to have my actions keep my soul alive. all im really trying to say is, thank you. thank you for opening my eyes…….
September 20th, 2007 at 1:42 am
Hey profe! Here’s a sorry from period five for… well, everything (especially that test that almost everyone bombed)! Thanks for being such a great teacher! - period 5
September 20th, 2007 at 4:31 am
Hi Profe!! (just wanted to say hi and i hope i do well on the test tomorrow)
September 25th, 2007 at 2:42 am
HEY PROFE!!!!!
ITS YOUR FAVORITE STUDENT.
yes. its cholo.
hehhehe.
well i like the llamas at the top of the page.
or do i like the LLAMA. HAHHAAAAA.
get it? like.. me llamo cholo?
AHAAHGAHHA. i laugh.
well i am gonna go now.
wait im so confused.
who’s getting a face lift??
September 25th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Just droppin by to say hi lol
(ok i’ll give u a hint of who i am. I said hi to you today in the halls) heehee
October 1st, 2007 at 3:31 am
HEY PROFE HOW COME IT SAYS A FACE LIFT O YA IM REALLY SCARED ABOUT THE TEST TOMARROW CUZ IT IS GOING TO BE SO HARD MY MOTHER IS GOING TO POOP
October 1st, 2007 at 3:33 am
HI PROFEE IM GOING TO NOT ACE THIS TEZT…………..BUT CHEAK YOUR EMAIL. ME AND HER SENT YOU A VIDEO…
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:06 am
PROFE U ROCK!!!! UR Writing IS AMAZINGGG!!!!!!!! WALUGA LOVES U!!!!!!! ESP. PEriod 7!!!!!!
Ps. FELIZ CUMPLEANOS
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:50 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PROFE!!!! We love you!!
October 3rd, 2007 at 4:51 am
feliz cumpleanos or however u spell it
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)
October 4th, 2007 at 1:56 am
happy belated b-day profe! (really sorry i didnt say it earlier)
October 8th, 2007 at 1:20 am
PROFE U R MY HERO!!!!!!!!!
and the most amazing person ive ever met
October 11th, 2007 at 2:20 am
Profe, pretty pretty pretty please with a cherry on top can i switch seats??? PLEASE??? im begging you……..
October 18th, 2007 at 3:23 am
That Spider was not that big. Maybe 2inches. Maybe.
October 20th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
heyy ian…¿como andas amigo? nosotros muy trankilos aca en argentina…pasaba por aca por que hacia bastante que no pasaba…che un decime a tus alumnos/as avanzadas en español que dejen sus mail…aver si sos buen profesor…jeje
bueno loco…te dejo…mucha suerte
BENJAMIN
desde argentina,rio negro, cipolletti
October 21st, 2007 at 5:48 pm
so, your ear was 2 inches, right…. and anna’s was 2 1/4 inches… and she is about 25 years younger than you… interesting…
October 21st, 2007 at 6:50 pm
well, my ear is actually 2.5 inches…but, yah…such big ears on a person so young…it’ll be a tough life for her.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
what’s up profe?
i hope your last day at waluga was awesome and i hope to hear or see you again soon…you made just about everyone in the whole school cry, by the way, which was pretty intense. i guess that just lets you know how much we luv u and that we will be missing you! have fun in south america!
October 25th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Hey Profe.
Ohhh my goodness. I’m so depressed that you’re leaving Waluga. It was so emotional today! I am going to miss you so much…you really made Spanish fun. I hope you have an amazing time on your walk, while i have an amazing time with Mrs. Dralle. HAHA NEVER. But, I’ll do my best to stick with Spanish and succeed. Anyways, just wanted to leave this cool little comment or watever. Hopefully, I will see you again soon someday.
You’re the best. FAVORITE TEACHER BY FARRR.
October 25th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
HI!
you’re incredible, the only reason i came to 7th period.
PLEASE PUT THE PICTURES UP!!
love youu brahhh
:]] take care and stay safe in south americaaaa
October 25th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
Dear Profe, You are amazing! Everyone @ waluga is definitely going to miss you. I hoped you liked the cake I brought in. WE LOVE YOU!!! Take care and good luck on your trip!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Hey profe, just want to thank you for all the things you’ve done for waluga! YOU’RE THE BEST SPANISH TEACHER EVER!!!
thanks so much, and good luck in South Amberica. come see us at lakeridge! and please sub for mrs. dralle (or another teacher) before you leave!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
wow our soldier boy dance was amazing in period 1 ohhh yeah. sweet fiesta, profe!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
OH MY GOD im still crying profe! why do u have to leave us!!!! south america can wait, man! it was so emotional today and we will all definately remember u 4ever and ever!!!!!!!! U ROCK!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Hello Profe…one more thing-
I just wanted to let you know that on Monday i will be happy to show the class, “Water in a Bag,” because it’s very inspirational and Jake Vissers discovered it and showed it to me and I just thingk it’s hilarious. You’re soooo funny.
Oh. and from the CRAZYYY, WILD FIESTA this morning, you should definitely put up those flippin dankkk pics. HAHAHA. dont ask what dank means cuz i really dont know…
October 25th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
hi profe its adam and i just wanted to wish u good luck in south america and to take lots of pics to put on your website. by the way dont forget to put the pictures of PeRiOd OnE on your website cuz those rocked.
Waluga will miss you!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
by the way this is adam dipaola (dee-pow-la) not adam froelich
WOOT WOOT!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
profe you were my faaavorite teacha eeeevvvverr! miss dralle will never compare and no matter what u say she still hates me and i dont really like her either. but i luved u cuz you are sooo fun and i wish u could stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
profe!!! were gonna miss you soooo much….Im still crying :-(….we want you to stay! good luck on ur walk and always remember ur 6th period class. WE LOVE U!!!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
its kylee again…I AGREE WITH EMILAAY KELLAY!!! stay here!!! PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE…u were the best teacher that ever tought at waluga…and you may not believe it but it is sooooo true…you changed everyone there. you were the teacher that everyone talked about, that everyone loved, and you were the COOLEST FUNNIEST FUNNEST (yes i no its not a word)teacher ever….WERE GONNA MISS YOU!!!
October 25th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
PROFE! haha. I just spent a long time watching all the movies you posted. Wow! Some of them were hilarious! I wish you didn’t have to leave.. when you walk, just think of how funny your FLE class was. Haha. You were my favorite teacher EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WISH YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO LEAVE
October 25th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Profe, I’m really sad that you are leaving this school. When you’re on the road again, will you be updating this website (or make a new one)?? I really hope you do so we can follow your trip. You’ve been a Great Teacher. Best of Luck!
October 26th, 2007 at 12:22 am
hey profe its ellee!!
o my gosh i havent cryed that hard in a long time and it reallly killed me to leave school today. i have never been so sad to see a teacher leave. i learned so much from you and you have inspired me to keep going for a long time in Spanish. thanks soo much for being an awsome teacher!! i loved coming to 7th period each day. you were soo funny and i always had fun in your class..
thanks again and i will miss you soo much.
~~
Ellee
October 26th, 2007 at 12:36 am
sup profe, adam here again, i wanted to tell u that u should put up some adresses that we can mail u stuff to cuz that would be really cool. i really miss being able to come into ur class knowing that my day would start off with a good laugh and the occasional making fun of Lublink and telling Garrett to shut up. wow those were good times and i will remember them forever!
October 26th, 2007 at 12:52 am
that sucks that ur leaving. u should stay. south america can wait.
October 26th, 2007 at 12:54 am
i agree with emilee and kyle
stay here.
October 26th, 2007 at 2:11 am
Hey profe! One more thing a gotta say before you leave (you were kinda overwhelmed with people today so i couldn’t really talk to you then). You have been an amazing teacher and even though it was REALLY hard to say goodbye, it was worth having you teach us. thanks again and have a great time on your trip!
October 26th, 2007 at 2:16 am
please dont go!!!!!!! why would you?
October 26th, 2007 at 2:23 am
hey can u put the pics of the classses on ur profile so i can get them or see them do the one where tom k. was eating me head please …i started crying after skool come back and be a hobo and live at our skool
October 26th, 2007 at 2:31 am
Profe,
Your words from cross country and class will always be stored in my “PhotoGraphic” memory. So i’ve decided that i am going to study so hard that i’m gonna ace all the tests and move on up in Spanish until i’ve got everything down. Then im gonna use my skills and help others and myself (teehee) I bet u know this already but ur the best thing that ever hapened to Waluga. Whenever i walked into 7th period spanish i let out a sigh of relief because it was like our kick-it spot.
Im gonna keep running, and i hope we all made you proud Profe. i was talking to a friend and she said that every time she felt like giving up in CC or in Spanish she said to herself “If you can’t do it for yourself, do if for Profe.” You’re like the skools greatest legend. And when you leave theres still gonna b a small remnant of you, but most of all you are leaving us with the biggest impression of our life time. I hope i made you proud profe. You were the most amazing teacher ever, you had a way of letting me relieve my stress. i’m looking foreward to hearing about ur trip. But i wish you would stay with us.
Stay strong, dont u DARE forget us. WE love u profe. Ahh its all so overwhelming. im crying, its hard to loose u profe.
Buena Suerte–Good luck
i looked it up, and it will help me win soccer games. i’ll play good for u profe. by the way, I didnt actually talk to a friend that said that about u profe, that was me. Everytime i worked harder in CC when i was tired and ready to vomit, it was for u!!!!!!!!
The lucky one!
BEE
October 26th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Once every week do something for me, promise that on V-day that you’ll look up at the same night sky as me!!!!
October 26th, 2007 at 3:29 am
I LOVE YOU PROFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i woud say something to you in Spanish….but I dont know spanish! i will try to say something hmmmm….. i willo misso you sooooo mucho gracias hola coma estas (in molly, that means u were a good teacher/coach, and i will miss u).
youre my BFFL! (best friend for life) and dont forget me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even when u meet more interesting people in south america.
sorry about the long comment thingy!
mucho love-o,
molly walls the coolest person ever but not really well maybe
October 26th, 2007 at 4:05 am
hey profe!!
imm soo sad you r leaving! you have to come back…or at least substitute for our class. and i will be expecting your visit at lakeridge! :]] i will miss you!!
~Emma
October 26th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Profe I miss you so much already!!! I wish you didn’t have to go!!! Come back and visit make sure to keep us updated on everything thats going on while your on your trip!!
Waluga loves you profe!!!
October 26th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Profe,
I’m going to miss you so much Profe. I want you to stay but since youre not you could at least come back to Lakeridge and check out the ninth/tenth graders and the cross country team? I’m crying right now profe and i didn’t even have any classes with you. . .i’m going to keep running and i’m never going to forget this XC season!!! we’ll miss you. . .
-Erica (inside joke. . .)
October 26th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
how does it feel to be shorter than one of your students.. haha sarah will die without you here haha christain says he’ll try his best to keep melissa in shape. ha later profe
October 27th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
profe!!! see how loved you are??? everyone wants you to stay!!! always remember us and have a great time walking in South America. promise youll visit us in lakeridge!! omg profe im crying right now cuz i and everyone else didnt want you to leave. you were the best thing that ever came to waluga!!! you are officially a legend there as the coolest teacher that ever taught. you made learning fun, and we always had a great time in ur class. i always walked into 6th period thinking about what funny thing you were going to say today. i still remember all of them!!! everyone misses you and we cant wait to see you on Nov. 4. U BETTER STILL BE SUBBING FOR BLASH!!! omg…profe u have to stay…im still crying…wait…are you gonna be subbing in health??? u better cuz thats the class im in and im gonna write you a letter and give it to you so you can take it with you to south america and read it everyday and know how much everyone at waluga loves you!!! PROFE UR THE BEST!!! waluga loves you. always keep on walking and remember us when you need cheering up.
we’ll miss you!!!
-Kylee
October 28th, 2007 at 12:43 am
continuing on about the ears… poor anna! what will she ever do with those ears… such a shame…
October 28th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
hi profe how goes south america? or are you not even down there yet? well, either way, i hope you are having fun doing whatever u are doing and like kylee said, remember us for a long time and keep substituting at waluga. by the way, when you come by portland on your walk (if you ever do…) be sure to stop by and say hi to us! take care of the chicken of knowledge and let that new little feathered friend of yours be a reminder of how much waluga cares for u! And if you have it five years from now, and you just happen to look in it’s mouth, don’t eat the gushers!!! keep that in mind!
—–adam—–
October 29th, 2007 at 1:07 am
COME BACK!!! WE MISS YOU!!!!!!
October 29th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
hey profe!
I just wanted to wish you good luck and to say that I had a great time in X-C!
I hope you have fun in South America and enjoy your walking! Molly b. is still yakking my ear off…
we all miss ya,
Celeste n.
October 30th, 2007 at 3:39 am
Hi Profe,
I’m in Spanish 5 at Lakeridge, and I had you once as a sub last year in Mrs. Pacheco’s class. You were definitely the best sub I’d ever had! We really appreciated your humor. My sister, Eva, was in one of your Waluga classes, though. She came home every day with wonderful things to say about you. Thank you so much for helping her to appreciate Spanish, and for being such a great guy. Lakeridge/Waluga loves you
Good luck in South America!