The Coolest Place You Never Heard Of: Liberty Park

You will be fascinated by the bizarre story of Liberty Park in Spokane, Washington.

A to Z Blogging Challenge: Q is for Quorthon

Tomas "Ace" Börje Forsberg AKA Quorthon

February 17, 1966 - June 7, 2004

 

A to Z Blogging Challenge:

Q is for Quorthon

by

Opal Zushaquon

 

Talented Swedish multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music producer Ace Forsberg is one of the most underrated and most misunderstood musical talents. He was on the forefront of the Scandinavian extreme metal scene, but he didn't personally take the imagery seriously. It was theatrics, and he seemed quite bemused that anyone would take such things to heart.

Quorthon was a very private person. He never talked about his personal life. When asked his real name, he enjoyed using such pseudonyms as "Per Vars" (perverse.) He had a dry, off the wall sense of humor, which tended to be a bit bawdy.

Those who met Quorthon said that he was very unaffected by his renown. He was polite and gracious. He enjoyed helping young people trying to become successful in music.

Quorthon was very interested in Scandinavian history and mythology. These interests form the basis for many of his songs.

Unfortunately, Quorthon had serious heart problems, which ended his Earthly life at only 38 years of age.

Cie Cheesemeister, our infamous and rather cagey leader of Team Netherworld, liked Quorthon so well that he was the inspiration for one of her first Netherworld characters, along with fellow Swedish metal tunesmith The Spooky Guy (Per Yngve Ohlin.)

But enough from me. It's time for you to listen to Quorthon's band, Bathory.

 

~Opal~

 

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KHEL 666

Undead in the Netherworld

TWILIGHT OF THE GODS

There is a serpent in every Eden
Slick as grease and cold as ice
There is a lie in every meaning
Rest assured to fool you twice

In this age of utter madness
We maintain we are in control
And ending life before deliverance
While countries are both bought and sold

Holy writtings hokus-pokus
Blaze of glory and crucifix
Prepried costly credit salvations
TV-preachers and dirty tricks

Don't trust nobody
It will cost you much too much
Beware of the dagger
It caress you at first touch
O, all small creatures
It is the twilight if the gods

When the foundations to our existence
Begins to crumble one by one
And legislations protects its breakers
And he who was wrong but paid the most won

Even the gods of countless religions
Holds no powers against this tide
Of degeneration because we have now found
That there is no thrones up there in the sky

Run from this fire
It will burn your very soul
Its flames reaching higher
Comed this far there is no hold
O, all small creatures
It is the twilight if the gods

(Twilight of the gods
Twilight of the gods
Twilight of the gods
Twilight of the gods)

A to Z Blogging Challenge: P is for Pink Floyd

A to Z Blogging Challenge:

P is for Pink Floyd

by

Opal Zushaquon

Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965. The original members were Nick Mason, Rick Wright, Roger Waters, and Syd Barrett. Dave Gilmour joined the band in 1967.
Syd Barrett left Pink Floyd in 1968 due to mental health issues. The song featured in this post, "Wish You Were Here," was written in honor of Syd.
Pink Floyd had some instances of creative differences over time. Rick Wright left the band in 1979. Wright then rejoined the band as a paid session musician.
Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in 1985. He and the other members of Pink Floyd reunited in 2005 for a performance at Live 8.
Syd Barrett died on July 7, 2006 from pancreatic cancer.
Rick Wright died on September 15, 2008 from an undiagnosed cancer.
Dave Gilmour and Nick Mason joined Roger Waters on his The Wall Tour show in 2011.

Here is "Wish You Were Here" for your listening pleasure.

~Opal~



A to Z Blogging Challenge: F is for Folk Music

A to Z Blogging Challenge
F is for Folk Music
by
Opal Zushaquon

Folk Music is actually a very broad category. It can refer to traditional music from any part of the world. It can also refer to music made during the folk revival of the 20th century.
Folk music can be fused with other types of music, i.e. folk rock and folk metal.
All sorts of instruments can be utilized in folk music. The songs tell stories, or are made to be danced to. One might say that the purpose behind folk music is to bring people together.

~Opal~

Opal Watches On the Spot Play Various Video Games

If you like to watch other people play video games to see if you'd like it, here's some fun for you!

Hi From Opal

Greetings, Friends, I'm Opal, wannabe author and Lovecraft geek. Thank you all for inviting me to be part of the madness! I love all kinds of music but tend to like really dark stuff. My life hasn't exactly been all sunshine and roses. I tend to be really introspective. I get tired of thinking about my health problems, so music and writing are favorite activities. I can't play anything, but I sure can listen and daydream! Glad to be here.