Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 10:48:09 AM
It's all good though.The point here is that her friends are a bunch of potheads, and I have smoked a joint with them on a number of occasions. Neither me or my niece smoke it at the moment, her because it was ruining her life, and me because I intellectually know it's not good for me, coupled with the fact that I have a drug test in a month. She and I have been through about the same amount of crap through our lives though, and we are both turning out fine.
But I was watching Old School today, and it just seems like all my old hippy instincts are kicking in again. Although I wasn't around for the 60s, I really do like the period, and the mindset and the music of the era. Somehow when I was collecting 60s music a while ago, I completely forgot Simon and Garfunkle, and I started to wonder what else it was that I might have missed...
So anyone have some good hippy music to give to me? I already have a whole whack of The Beatles in case that's what you might think.
Think of it this way: If you were going to make a music CD to give to Tommy Chong, then what would you put on it?
That's what I want. EDIT: Btw, does anyone have any obvious examples of the official "video" of the 60s might be? I found the American Graffitti DVD in Future Shop the other day, and I was absolutely swept off my feet by that one. I bought it of course, and it now graces my DVD collection. I just need DVDs of Willow, THX-1138, and the Indiana Jones Trilogy, and my collection will be complete. Anyways, my point is that American Graffitti is like the "official" movie of the 50s. I was just wondering if there was anything other than Austin Powers for the 60s.
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 11:20:16 AM
As far as the quintissential 60's movie, I really think it would be Woodstock. I know it's a documentary buy I think it's the best choice.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 11:34:34 AM
Thanks for the advice. I will definately check those out.
I have never even heard of Woodstock before, but I think I might be looking for that one later on today.
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 11:43:36 AM
And, instead of your mommy, how about a youthful aunt?
Edit: There is a sequel to American Graffiti called More American Graffiti. It catches up with the characters in the 60's. I don't remember much about it, but you may want to check it out.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 11:49:45 AM
And yes, I have heard of Woodstock, but I didn't even think that there might have been a documentary of it (bloody stupid of me), and I will have to hunt that down. I might just get my drunken butt dressed and head uptown to look for it right now if it wasn't Sunday. Busses don't travel that much on Sunday. Still... I have 3 hours left before I would be taking taxis.
See ya later tonight.
EDIT: Yes, I heard about American Graffitti's sequel, but I have never been able to track it down. It's mighty elusive.
Post by: ThePerm on August 03, 2003, 01:16:47 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 01:28:47 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 01:31:11 PM
Oh, and by the way, I found a copy of the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD of Woodstock at Future Shop for $20. I might go buy that tomorrow. I have other movies to watch right now, and I should really return the ones I have rented at the same time.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 01:34:44 PM
The Sounds of Silence is one of my all-time favorite songs. It's so ethereal and invokes so many images in my mind- I love it. I might not have lived in the 60's, either, but I'm definitely not going to miss out on it's music.
"I have never even heard of Woodstock before,"
You're kidding, right? I'm only 15, and my parents weren't any older during Woodstock, but I've known about it all my life. I really didn't think there was anyone who didn't. Wow.
And American Graffiti- George Lucas wrote and directed the first, and wrote the second one while Bill Norton directed it.
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 03, 2003, 01:36:51 PM
I'm really not into hippies and woodstock, or really any of the music from that era, save some Beatles songs. Alot of those rock.
In fact, I just got that Beatles 1 Cd the other day and am loving it. It's kind of off topic but if your a Beatles fan, defidently pick that up along with Abby Road.what I really came here to say was that angel food cake is the best cake in the world. put those weird, frozen, soupy strawberries on top with loads of whipped cream and.....ahhhh.... I'm in heaven just thinking about it.
Post by: HiTmaN on August 03, 2003, 01:56:18 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 01:59:41 PM
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I just need DVDs of Willow, THX-1138, and the Indiana Jones Trilogy, and my collection will be complete.
What're you doing, collecting every movie Lucas ever made?
That's a bit obsessive, man.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 02:07:47 PM
One is Nintendo.
The other is Star Wars.
I don't really have a problem with my obsessions myself. They don't disrupt my life to a great degree, and they give me a little bit more reason to move on through each day. The two I have mentioned above are the ones which are responsible for keeping me alive through my childhood (Nintendo most of all), and for that reason they are the continuous ones.
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 03, 2003, 02:20:06 PM
Actually, it's Stephen Speilberg (sp?) that I really hate. I don't think I've liked even one of his movies. But the Hindu (or Hindi) guy who did Signs and The Sixth Sense, he's good.
Oh, and is OCD Obsesive Compulsive Disorder? I have always been facinated by that.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 02:26:40 PM
Spielberg is great- he's adaption of Jurassic Park as wonderful, I love Jaws, and Close Encounters. You really need to see Catch Me if You Can, KnowsNothing- that's an incredibly good movie. Hard to believe it's based on a true story, too.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 03, 2003, 02:29:38 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 02:30:21 PM
Don't tell me that you don't like a single one of those.
Anyways, I am going to watch another movie.
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 03, 2003, 02:34:22 PM
I really don't watch movies all that much, or listen to music for that matter, so I bet there are alot of great Speilberg movies that I haven't seen that are really good. I got to get out more. I just have no friends to go to the movies with. :\
Oh yeah, and then there are those movies that are kiddie, like Veggietales, that I want to see but wouldn't be caught dead in a theatre. Gotta give that one a rental.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 02:50:42 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 03:44:30 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 03:50:18 PM
My husband is a Star Wars/George Lucas nut. I have always liked Star Wars, but have not been obsessed with it like he is. I couldn't go around quoting it if my like depended on it except, of course, for "I've got a bad feeling about this". Anyway, we are waiting for Dear George to frickin' release the original triliogy on DVD *shakes fist at George Lucas*. A cool thing for us and Star Wars has been that our son was 4 when Episode One was released so we got to take him to see it and Episode Two as well. He is now a Star Wars fan.
I will say that although my husband is a George Lucas fan, I draw the line at Howard the Duck. I will fight tooth and nail to keep that film from entering my house.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 03:57:46 PM
It wasn't supposed to be serious, it was another strange one ala THX-1138. It was created for George's own amusement.I understand your fed up with waiting for the classic trilogy on DVD, as we all are, but you do understand that when it DOES come out, it will be the most special thing ever seen. A completely rescored version, with honest to goodness FINISHED special effects, and maybe even a few of the long lost cut scenes, such as the part where Luke is talking to Biggs by Toshi Station. At this point though, I think I can wait for the boxed set to come out. I would rather see Episode III released on time.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 04:02:36 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 04:05:00 PM
You're right about the trilogy. I can wait. I am glad to see that the Indiana Jones trilogy is coming out. I liked the 1st and 3rd especially. AND this was a time when Harrison Ford was HOT.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 03, 2003, 04:05:46 PM
I must say that I really did love the new ending written for Return of the Jedi though. I miss the good old yub-yub song, but I think the new one fits a little better, and the new scenes are too good to pass up. I just want to see more like that in the DVD release.
Post by: HiTmaN on August 03, 2003, 04:06:46 PM
Post by: PIAC on August 03, 2003, 04:22:08 PM
oh also mouse_clicker, slap your friend in the face for me
no-one can call themselfs a starwars fan and consider the original trilogy 'mediocre', and then impale him with an x-wing model as for the music of the 60's i could ask my parents if you want, they have quite an extensive collection that spans from motzart to the beatles to jethro tull (AWSOME BAND!!!!!) to metalica (who i dislike, damn old people
)my recomendation to all is get some jethro tull, they started in the 60's and are still going today! heavy horses is an awsome song/album, so yeah get buying/downloading
edit: bloody hell! i pressed 'reply' just after mouse clicker's post, i reply and there are like 6 before mine
. im a slow typer!
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 04:28:15 PM
Post by: PIAC on August 03, 2003, 04:31:02 PM
i cant live without it! *puts it on NOW*also i missed all the remakes of starwars, except for the last little bit of return of the jedi :\
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 03, 2003, 04:33:34 PM
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what about MC Hammer?
LOL, every time I think of MC Hammer I think of the sketch on the show In Living Color. Do any of you remember that show? They had someone impersonating MC Hammer, who was supposed to be performing "Can't Touch This". They ended it with the guy getting all tangled up in those ridiculous huge pants he used to wear and falling off the stage.
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 04:40:07 PM
He also elaborated on Conan's famous "stringed hip" dance.
Post by: KnowsNothing on August 03, 2003, 05:22:24 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 03, 2003, 07:03:13 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 05, 2003, 10:56:57 AM
I went out and bought the Director's Cut DVD of Woodstock today. This was based solely on Auntie Pikmin's recommendation, so I guess that speaks volumes about the trust and respect I have for her.
I just want to say that even though I am only 20 minutes into it, it's already proved its worth to me.
Watching the movie is like being in the 60s, and that's exactly what I was looking for. Watching the interviews with the townspeople being over-run by a bunch of "the nice youngfolk", and seeing the aerial shots of the parked cars and the tents set up is simply awesome.You know... this movie makes me really depressed that I missed Sarsstock.
Post by: ThePerm on August 05, 2003, 04:15:01 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on August 05, 2003, 09:16:01 PM
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Just a quick follow up on this...
I went out and bought the Director's Cut DVD of Woodstock today. This was based solely on Auntie Pikmin's recommendation, so I guess that speaks volumes about the trust and respect I have for her.
Awww, thanks.
I'm glad you are enjoying the film! Is the music inspiring you at all? Since you had mentioned wanting some 60's hippy music I wondered if the film was also helping to satisfy that curiosity and need.Perm I'm sorry for jumping on you if I misinterpreted your post. I knew about the food/gaming post which was why I jumped on you. I thought you were throwing it up in Grey Ninja's face. We had just pretty much ended a very emotional and heated debate on another thread and I thought maybe you were angry or something. I just wanted hostility to end. Sorry again if I was helping to create it rather than stop it.
Post by: PIAC on August 05, 2003, 09:42:25 PM
woooooooo!has anyone got any jethro tull yet?
Post by: manunited4eva22 on August 06, 2003, 07:50:15 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 06, 2003, 08:16:32 AM
Post by: ThePerm on August 06, 2003, 10:01:48 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 24, 2004, 02:51:35 PM
This game is bloody incredible. There just isn't much better than flying around in a Cobra blowing stuff while listening to the sounds of the 60s. Now if only some developer would make an "Extreme Vietnamese Sports" game, I would be a HAPPY man indeed. =) I would RULE at gunboat waterskiing.
Man... It's just amazing how powerful some of this stuff is. Yes Ms. Pikmin, I think that the music has given me the message. =)
Post by: Henrietta on April 24, 2004, 03:01:49 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 24, 2004, 03:10:33 PM
Oh, and hey, Grey... ^_^
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 24, 2004, 07:01:49 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on April 25, 2004, 12:24:22 PM
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Man... It's just amazing how powerful some of this stuff is. Yes Ms. Pikmin, I think that the music has given me the message. =)
Finally! Geez, Grey Ninja, I've been sitting here 8 long months waiting for a response to my last post. It's been absolutely torturous just waiting and waiting. The burden has now been lifted from me and I am at peace with the world again.
Post by: Hostile Creation on April 25, 2004, 01:10:02 PM
He also did AI. They cancel each other out in terms of credit for him.
I'm not a big fan of hippy music, it's sort of hit and miss whether I like it or not. I'd probably be close to manunited or theperm in liking it, I suppose.
And the ninja returns. Hey.
Post by: rpglover on April 25, 2004, 06:24:49 PM
well welcome back
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 25, 2004, 06:27:21 PM
That's from the PGC Contest Winners thread... ^_^
Post by: DrZoidberg on April 26, 2004, 01:47:26 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on April 26, 2004, 01:50:28 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 26, 2004, 02:31:20 AM
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hay what's going on in this thread?
The hippy is right!
Post by: joeamis on April 28, 2004, 03:26:23 PM
their music is great, erry, I was obsessed with them
in highschool & Jim Morrison. Their best music is the
stuff that never gets played. If you want something
unlike anything else pick up An American Prayer album.
It's Jim Morrison recorded poetry around the year he died, and the
remaining members put music to it 8 years later.
