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"I tried to contact Prince a couple of times but never heard back. "Prince's hits made such an impact because of his creative use of the LM-1," Linn told me in a 2017 Reverb interview. Just how did Prince turn pop music's first sample-based drum machine into a magic box? While notoriously secretive about his studio techniques, Prince did leave behind clues as to how he doctored the LM-1 to create his own percussive planet. "Drum machine aficionados regard Prince as some sort of Hendrix of the LM-1," the Guardian proclaimed in 2009, an apt description if ever there was. Where others might be just as happy using some other drum simulator, Prince played his LM-1 like a man possessed, as though mounting and mangling a real drum kit. Prince, though, made the LM-1 such an integral part of his music that it's impossible to imagine his most beloved songs without it. Other artists-including Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson-would all make amazing music with the gadget the Human League's 1981 smash single "Don't You Want Me" compelled countless music fans wonder, "What's that sound?" And as the LM-1 supercharged his career, Prince propelled the modern drum machine into the spotlight. Yet given the hits the Artist coaxed out of its sliders, knobs, buttons, and chips, his LM-1 goes down as one of pop music's best gear investments. Notice the array of individual outputs with tuning knobs. Even now, when a rare original model pops up on Reverb, one can go for anywhere between $4,000 and $10,000. Only 525 were ever made, and used LM-1s were just about impossible to find when Prince landed one-meaning he likely paid the equivalent of $17,600 (plus tax) in today's money to get it. ![]() ![]() Not that this secret weapon came cheap when Linn introduced it in 1979, he priced it at $5,000. (Linn has no recollection what became of it.) Still, you could say the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer was a gift-wrapped box of creativity for another young inventive genius, one Prince Rogers Nelson.Īs the cornerstone of Prince's soul-funk-rock-cosmic funhouse, the LM-1 guaranteed that his music would stand apart from that of his contemporaries. That makeshift container would be an odd bit of music history if still around today. ![]() When a young hotshot guitarist named Roger Linn first took his prototype drum machine to swank rockstar parties in Los Angeles, he was so early in the building process that he had to jury-rig the contents into a cardboard box. ![]() Take a square piece of paper and write the letters 'P', 'A', 'R', and 'T' in each corner.Ģ. Ready for a more complex challenge in creating amazing tessellations? The "PART" to "TRAP method is a great way to create a unique shape that you can trace over and over again on paper for an intricate tessellation design!ġ. Fit all of your new tessellation pieces together to create a beautiful, puzzle-like work of art! ![]() Very important -be sure to maintain the same orientation of your cut-out shape every time you tape it!ħ. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 for each of your remaining squares. Tape your cut-out shape to that side of the square, lining up the long flat edges.Ħ. Rotate the square by 90˚(one corner in either direction) so that you have a fresh, flat, un-cut edge of the square facing you. Take one of your squares and cut out your tracing.ĥ. You should now have four squares of paper, each with your shape traced out in the same way.Ĥ. Ensure that your oddly-shaped cut-out is facing the same way every time you trace it. Repeat for each of the remaining three squares. Trace your cut-out onto the square with your pencil.ģ. Line your oddly-shaped cut-out on top of a second square of paper, lining up the long edges. (So if you start cutting from the bottom side of the square, make sure your scissors finish cutting on the bottom side of the square!)Ģ. Take one square piece of paper and cut a weird shape out of one side of the square. ![]() Start with five squares of paper that are the same size.ġ. Great for beginner cutters, and a great next step into more complex tessellation making.Ġ. Do they fit together? Try creating more complex shapes, like fish, flowers, or even dinosaurs! Now try drawing that shape again immediately next to the first shape. Step it up: Ready for a harder challenge? Skip Step 2 and just try drawing a shape on a piece of paper. If your shapes are fitting together perfectly, keep drawing them in each row until your entire sheet is filled up.ĥ. Do they fit together perfectly? What if you draw a third shape immediately next to the second shape? Do they still fit together perfectly?Ĥ. Draw that shape again immediately next to your first shape. In one row, draw a simple shape that spans the entire height of the row (see image above), such as a square, triangle, a lopsided rectangle (parallelogram), or other shape of your choice. Divide the paper up into equal width rows (or columns) about 3-4 rows for a small sheet will work very well.ģ. We recommend starting with half of a regular 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper.Ģ. Start with a piece of paper and a pencil. No cutting is involved for this starter tessellation design, making it a great starting project for younger artists.ġ. ![]() It has also been certified platinum in Australia, Canada and the US, and was featured in the video game Just Dance 2018.Īfter Duke Dumont produced a track Perry recorded for H&M's 2015 holiday campaign called " Every Day Is a Holiday", he expressed interest in working with the singer again, adding: "I think we could switch things up a little more for the next record. "Swish Swish" reached the top 10 in the Philippines and Scotland in addition to the top 20 in Canada and the United Kingdom as well as the top 30 in Australia and Ireland. ![]() Three days later, Perry and Minaj performed the track together for the first time during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. The official music video, directed by Dave Meyers, premiered on August 24, 2017. ![]() Later, to further promote the track, a lyric video for the track, featuring Brazilian singer Gretchen, was released on July 3, 2017. Subsequently, Perry continued to promote the track during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, the Glastonbury Festival 2017 and The Voice Australia. Promotion for the track began with a live debut of the track on Saturday Night Live, with a performance that went viral. Critics wrote mixed reviews of "Swish Swish" some praised the track's empowering environment and Minaj's verse, while others criticized the song's lyrics. Multiple media outlets suspected that the song is about American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her 2015 single " Bad Blood", which was believed to be about Perry. The song uses basketball metaphors to address Perry's bullies and detractors. "Swish Swish" is a house-inspired EDM and hip hop song that samples "I Get Deep" by Roland Clark. The song was initially released as a promotional single on May 19, 2017, and later as the album's third single. It was written by both artists along with Duke Dumont, Sarah Hudson, PJ "Promnite" Sledge and Brittany Hazzard, while being produced by Dumont, with additional production by Sledge and Noah "Mailbox" Passovoy and vocal production by Passovoy. " Swish Swish" is a song by American singer Katy Perry featuring rapper Nicki Minaj for Perry's fifth studio album, Witness (2017). ![]() This one’s a splurge, but if you’re a Pats super-fan - or want to give someone an early Christmas/birthday present - hang with former Patriot Super Bowl champ Adam Vinatieri at “Adam Vinatieri’s Second Annual Clays 4 Charity Shoot” at The Preserve Sporting Club in Richmond on Oct. And activities: magic shows, photo booth, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, skate demos and more. Expect artisan vendors fare like Ben & Jerry’s, Del’s, kettle corn, chowder, donuts and more. Newport’s Broadway Street Fair brings classic street fair vibes to a wide footprint, from Equality Park down to Farewell Street and into Washington Square on Oct. Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus, 60 Harborside Blvd. All contributions support the foundation’s “mission of helping families and individuals affected by autism live life to the fullest,” according to event info. Run or walk solo, create a team, or race virtually. Foundation for Autism’s Flutie 5K kicks off at 11 a.m. Take your marks… The 24th Annual Doug Flutie Jr. Watch fire-spinners from Cirque de Light at 6, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Two highlights: The Steeple Street Music Stage feature thes Gendo Taiko drummers at 7 p.m. Plus solar projectors and eclipse shades. ![]() they’ll have solar telescopes in both white light and hydrogen alpha to view the solar photosphere and chromosphere, views of sunspots, prominence, and filaments on the sun. with maximum eclipse at 1:26 p.m., according to their website. 14, and the Rhody gem that is the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center makes a day of it. Proceeds from bars benefit Oliver Hazard Perry. Expect fish tacos, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, fried calamari, clams, oysters, plus cocktails, beer, frozen lemonade, donuts, and kettle corn. (That’s rock and lobster, B-52 fans.) It’s free admission - just pay for what you eat. ![]() ![]() 14-15 with live music and plenty of seafood. The 32nd Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport runs Oct. $15, GA opens at noon, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, if event doesn’t sell out. Entry includes a free small beverage, your choice: cocktail, beer, coffee or water. Think clothing, barware, vinyl records, books, art, furniture, home decor, jewelry, collectibles, and the like. Treasure hunters, it’s go-time: Little City Thrifty Vintage Market, a curated gathering of some 90 vendors hits at the WaterFire Arts Center Oct. 301 Butler Ave., Providence $5, or $10 per family. Kids can “participate in bookmaking and other crafts, and view a special performance.” Love all of this. Authors will give talks throughout the day, sign books, and meet fans.Crenshaw, Josh Funk and Kah Yangni and more. 14 lineup includes RISD alum and kids book icon Chris Van Allsburg (read my interview with the Caldecott Award winner here) and Caldecott winners Grace Lin (read National Book Award finalist “When the Sea Turned to Silver”) Carole Lindstrom, Shannon Hale, Bryan Collier (he illustrated Langston Hughes’s “ I, Too, Am America” so powerfully) plus Boston’s Raul The Third (I’ve given his books as gifts, so good) Jeanette Bradley, Kelly Murphy and Jamie Michalak, Ellen T. 14 boasts a stellar lineup of award-winning children’s authors and illustrators. The 2023 Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors at PVD’s Lincoln School Oct.If you’re a local author or a bookstore hosting a local signing, hit me up and you just might get featured. Rhody is so packed with authors and stories, I’ve started a little subsection of this column, Rhode Reads. I’m a lifelong book lover and want to spread the Ocean State literary love. Culinary pros can teach you how to make strawberry ghosts and pumpkin tartlets to wow your pals at the Halloween party. Time for a little lesson this Friday the 13th! Take a cooking lesson at the Ocean House: “In the Kitchen: Halloween Sweet Treats” Oct. Lastly, try to survive the curse of the bayou… Will you survive?” 2150 Scituate Ave., Cranston. Then “brave the haunted burial grounds cornfield. “The Dark Harvest hayride” takes you through Haunted Town, according to billing. Trick-lovers, you’re in for a treat: Scary Acres RI is open for the Haunted Season. “Quite the adventure” (Review written for 'Gladys Aylward')Īnother new woman from history with such an interesting life. I received Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream compliments of The Good Book Company in exchange for my honest review. ![]() My girls and I really enjoyed Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream and look forward to reading more in the Do Great Things for God series. I hope that by reading this book and the rest of the series with my children they will be encouraged to live lives marked by ordinary faithfulness and a deep trust in God. Although the book’s primary audience is young children, I found myself inspired by reading about how God used a seemingly ordinary woman like Gladys to further His kingdom’s purposes. I’m so thankful the story of Gladys’ life is preserved in a manner for young readers to understand because her endurance is rare and encouraging. The book serves as a mini biography of sorts, introducing young readers to Gladys and her story in a condensed manner. Although it often seemed that it would be impossible for Gladys to serve God in that way, He worked to remove incredible barriers and used her greatly for His purposes. Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman With a Big Dream tells the true story of Gladys Aylward, a woman who desired to serve God as a missionary to China. ![]() “Fun and Encouraging” (Review written for 'Gladys Aylward') The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events, and more. These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. This beautifully illustrated children's biography of Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) is part of a series designed to show kids that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.ĭownload free extras, such as worksheets, to help children interact with the true story and think of ways in which they can also follow God and encourage his people today. When she eventually arrived in China, the villagers were deeply suspicious and threw mud at her! But, with time, Gladys earned the trust of those around her and told them all about Jesus. Gladys then had to sneak onto a ship, take another boat, another train, a bus, and lastly a donkey! But the setbacks didn't end there! Having worked day and night to earn enough money to travel to China, her train only got as far as Siberia. Read the true story of Gladys Aylward, who overcame many obstacles to be a missionary in China.Īfter some initial setbacks, Gladys was given an opportunity to go to China. ![]() The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Series. ![]() Take ideas from these black and white bathroom pictures to make sure your space doesn’t look like just another one with subway tiles. Black and White Subway Tile Bathroom IdeasĪfter mosaic tiles, subway tiles are the next favourite choice for bathroom designs. All black mosaic tiles across the walls give this space an edgy look. In more black and white mosaic tile bathroom inspiration, check out this bathroom. ![]() Grey complement both the other shades well and this mix is interesting! Black Mosaic Tiles This mosaic tiles mix works great when you want a black, white and grey bathroom look. Give your black, white and grey bathroom a pop of colour with this black, white and red bathroom look. There’s a whole lot you can do if you have decided on a black and white mosaic tile bathroom. Grey blends beautifully with this colour scheme and adds and element of luxury to the space. Place a white bathtub right in the centre of your black, white and grey bathroom. Introduce some grey in your black and white mosaic tile bathroom. These black and white bathroom pictures will help your decision-making process. Mosaic tiles are usually a popular choice for bathrooms. Black Elements Bring In BeautyĮverything white in your bathroom got you feeling bored? Adding black elements is the quickest way to bring in some character! For a speedy makeover to a black and white bathroom, turn to black cabinets and black marble tops. It may be a small change but the minimalism gives your bathroom a sleek look. ![]() It works as a lovely contrast in an otherwise all-white bathroom. A Marble Topįor just a hint of a black and white theme in your bathroom, begin with a black marble top around the basin. If you’ve been dreaming of a black and white bathroom but aren’t ready to take the plunge yet, here are some black and white bathroom design ideas to help you start small. If you’ve been dreaming of a black and white bathroomīut aren’t ready to take the plunge yet, here are some black and white bathroom This collection of blackĪnd white bathroom pictures is here to help you visualise the black and whiteīathroom of your dreams. The thought of a black and white bathroom may seem daringĪt first but that’s exactly what adds to its appeal. Think of a bathroom and you’re most likely to pictureīoring white tiles. 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With over 20 years experience, we stock the best tiles on the market and always keep our prices fair, as well as offering regular special offers.īuy in confidence and for advice on designing your dream home with our tiles, don’t hesitate to visit our South East tile & bathroom showrooms. Our quality guaranteeĪt Eurotiles we are known for our quality tiles and dedicated customer service. With such flexibility, you can’t go wrong and will end up with a professional, ‘on trend’ design. ![]() We also stock garden tiles that you can use to transform your outdoor space.ĭepending on the look you want to achieve, black tiles work wonderfully with white, silver greys and for bolder home renovations, pink, red, blue and even terracotta and yellow. This gives you the chance to get creative and make your mark on your property. You can opt to enhance your home with the same black tiles, or you can pair them with different textures and colours to create patterns and accent colour designs. 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If a player is carrying multiple Killstreak weapons, the killfeed displays only the number of kills each weapon has obtained, but the messages to the server and the player's HUD "Streak" indicator add the player's kills from all their Killstreak weapons.Īn Engineer wielding a Killstreak Wrench (or other melee weapons) sees an indication in the killfeed for both a Wrench kill and a Sentry Gun kill. Other kills by the player with a different weapon do not count toward their current Killstreak unless that weapon is also a Killstreak weapon. ![]() Machine), a message is displayed to the server with the player's name and their current streak. The number of kills in a player's streak is displayed both on the scoreboard next to that player's name and in the killfeed in the top right corner following the player's name, which increases with each consecutive kill. 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I also gradually became aware of all the inspiration I was drawing from a childhood spent reading books about adventures in parallel worlds, from Elidor to Neverwhere: I knew I was writing that kind of story, but I also found Isengrim telling Silas, early in the book, that ‘There’s only one world’. Those were the sorts of ideas that churned around as I got deeper into the book. I read Lewis Hyde’s book Trickster Makes This World, about how the trickster-figure, the charming, amoral mischief-maker, pops up in every storytelling tradition and plays an indispensable part in defining what it is to be human and I was fascinated by the idea that Reynard is quintessentially human in his cunning and articulacy - and yet at the same time he’s not human, he’s a fox. ![]() I remembered reading Reynard the Fox, the cycle of medieval European beast-fables about the trickster Reynard who lies and schemes his way to triumph over all the other animals, but especially over the hapless Isengrim the Wolf and I realised that when my character Silas meets a wolf and a fox on his way home from school, those animals are Isengrim and Reynard themselves, carrying on their rivalry in the present day. Once I’d started writing, trying to make sense of that link, other inspirations showed up. I wanted to write him a story that would be fun and exciting and would also help him when language was a struggle, and the more I thought about it, the more I felt that there was a link between the wolves and the words. The inspirations for Wolfstongue were really handed to me by my small son Odhrán, who was having difficulties with his speech at the time and was also a big fan of wolves-we were always drawing wolf pictures and comics and playing wolf, huffing and puffing or howling. ![]() ![]() Best of all is when you sense there’s a connection between ideas but you can’t work out what it is, because then you have to write the story to find out. Inspirations are everywhere, but in my experience it’s when two or three of them collide and mesh that a story begins to grow. Stories don’t have a single starting-point. |
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