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Pink Floyd: Animals Frank Bock Staff Writer Following the tremendous success of Darkside of the Moon, Pink Floyd continued their trend of writing songs and working them out during the tour before committing them to record. During the tour which supported Darkside, three songs would surface. The first was \Shine On You Crazy Diamond,\ a tribute to their former leader and founder Syd Barret, who now orbited in a psychological haze, burned out by drugs. The other two songs created were \Gotta Be Crazy\ and \Raving And Drooling.\ While \Shine On\ became the crowning mo- ment on \Wish You Were Here,\ the later two were dropped with plans for use on future albums. Touring and recording thoroughly exhausted the band so much that they did not tour after \Wish You Were Here\ was released. After taking nearly a year off, Pink Floyd, recov- ered and refreshed in 1976, began to record a new album. Roger Waters, Floyd's songwriter and bass player had his own idea of making the cur- rent project an embodiment of mis- anthropy. Arriving with a song called \Pigs Waters decided that with some adjustments to \Gotta Be Crazy\ and \Raving And Drooling\ they could be unified to an Animals theme. Thus the two songs metamorphosed into \Dogs\ and \Sheep.\ In the process, Waters unleashed a vicious, but almost painfully true at- tack on all of society. Animals from cover to cover is as menacing as it is dark. The albums art alone separates itself from all others. The cover shows the ugly, smoky Battersea Power Plant in England and it's four phallic smoke stacks (supposed to represent the four Floyds.) Lurking ominously above them is a gigantic, pink flying pig! Even the publicity photo shoot of this spawned mystery. During the second day of pictures, the pig \accidentally\ broke free from it's cables, and roamed the airways confusing pilots and air traffic controllers before mak- ing it's way to Germany and crash- ing into a field! However, it is the music in Animals that grips the listener by the throat. Animals opens and closes with a two part song titled \Pigs on the Wing\ Parts 1 & 2, each being a minute and a half. Both parts are a love song to Waters (then) wife Carolyne, played simply on acoustic guitar and sung by Roger himself. The first part Wa- ters says that without each other they would \zig zag our way through boredom and pain, occa- sionally glancing up through the rain,\ basically wandering hope- lessly through life. The second part is more posi- tive, describing their love as \a shelter from pigs on a wing.\ After \Pigs on a Wing pt 1\ the first animal to rear it's ugly head is \Dogs.\ In it, Waters who wrote the lyrics (but not music) lashes out at societies dogs, corporate climbers who will stop at nothing to achieve fame, money and success. His lyrics are the most venomous ever. One can feel the acid dripping from his pen as he wrote lyrics like \You have to be trusted by the people that you lie to, so that when they turn their backs on you, you'll get the chance to put the knife in.\ Basically he assaults every business man, or engineer who \will strike when the moment is right with- out thinking\ just to make some dirty cash. Besides it's lethal and poignant lyrics, \Dogs\ is a showcase for Dave Gilmour (who wrote the music) and his guitar. Some even consider it his best. With seventeen minutes to work with, \Dogs\ has lots of extended guitar solos. Not the dreamy ones of past and present Pink Floyd, but edgy and aggressive guitar. \Dogs\ climactic ending with the dogs death, a pigs snort signals the next track \Pigs (Three Different Ones.)\ This time, Waters projects his scorn onto moralists, who impose their thinking and beliefs for what they think is right for society. His hatred for these people is directed at Mary Whitehouse, a campaigner of TV censorship. Pigs, according to Roger Waters are people who will al- ways want something changed or banned. When they finally get it, they find something else to attack. They are never happy, always blaming someone else, while being the biggest hypocrites themselves. Like \Dogs \Pigs\ is a source for some fancy gui- tar work by Dave Gilmour. This time, besides a searing guitar solo, he plays with a vocodor box, getting a more vulgar, creepy effect. In concert, this song featured a flying pig, complete with spotlight eyes in order to seek out societies rif-raf, a theme which reoccurred in The Wall. If society is run by dogs and pigs, the rest of us are then sheep. The last main song \Sheep\ begins with the sounds of sheep grazing in a field. Rick Wright plays simple jazzy key- boards, but suddenly, the song turns upside down as Pink Floyd tears their way through \Sheep\ with full fury. The last animals are the ones who are \harmlessly passing their time in the grassland away.\ Sheep mind- lessly follow the leader, living shal- low, meaningless lives, only to die an early death at the hands of the dogs and pigs. The song also almost shamelessly lashes out at religion with a cleverly rewritten psalm, ac- cusing it of manipulating the weak minded. \Sheep\ was about to be in- cluded in Pink Floyd's 1987 tour, but without Waters, Gilmour re- scinded, saying that he couldn't sing it with the \sufficient venom that Waters did.\ Animals does end on a more posi- tive note with \Pigs on the Wing pt.2\ however, it's Orwellian theme hits home. Water's lyrics are powerful and grinding. His anger is not the uncon- trolled hate of Trent Reznor, as he at- tacks those who hurt others and those who let themselves be hurt. Though Animals is very reminiscent of George Orwell's Animal Farm, Waters atti- tude almost seems like Holden Caufield's in A Catcher in the Rye. Waters, explorations of anger and in- sanity however were about to hit their climax soon with their next album, THE WALL. Paula Cole Coming to Burlington Tickets on sale for Flynn Theater performance this Fri- blues progressions on the guitar and she improvised vocal day (10/24) at 10a.m Great Northeast Productions, Inc., presents singer- songwriter Paula Cole for one night only at the Flynn The- ater located at 153 Main Street, Burlington.VT on Thurs- day, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are $22.50 (plus $1.00 theater restoration fee) and go on sale Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Flynn Theater Box Office, The UVM Campus Store, and New England Video in Burlington, Soundsource in Middlebury and Main Street News in Montpelier, VT. Tick- ets will also be available at Peacock Music in Plattsburgh, NY, Charge by phone by calling 802.86.FLMVN. A New England native, Paula Cole grew up in Rockport, Massachusetts, and sites her parents as her greatest influ- ence. According to Cole, a large part of her childhood was spent following her father around the house as he played lines. \Also she states, \singing in three-part harmony in the car was an everyday occurrence.\ From Rockport, Paula headed to Boston where she attended the Berklee School of Music and studied jazz singing and improvisa- tion. While at Berklee she found an intimate freedom in writing her own music, poetry and prose and soon after released Harbinger on the Image imprint. Paula Cole's most recent release, This Fire (Warner Bros.) which includes the hit single \Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?\ has elevated her from a well respected regional singer-songwriter to national recognition. The album has spent an impressive 36 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 and is certified gold. Paula Cole toured as a fea- tured performer with Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair Fes- tival, one of this Summer's most successful concert tours. In support will be Warner Bros, recording artist, Jen Trynin. Your Weekly Horoscope MISS ANNA ARIES: (March 21-April 20) Resist any temptations to gloss over details. This week they need your careful scrutiny. You will get a lot done early, but later your mind may wander and energy level will slow down. Exercise initiative and watch doors open for you. The chance you've been waiting for is here. TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21) Weekend getaways and recreational pastimes are highlighted this week. Watch your spending. Patience will be needed because you will tend to rush into certain things. Enjoy times with friends. If little things start going wrong, take a break and reflect. GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) There's an accent on family life and domestic matters this week. One family member may need encourage- ment from you. You are now ready to investigate new career opportuni- ties. Explore your options. Both travel and recreational pastimes are hap- pily highlighted. CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) A burdensome responsibility is lifted from your shoulders this week. Try not to be overly critical of a child. You may change your perspective towards a financial matter. Take care to go easy on your use of credit. Guard against romantic tiffs. LEO: (July 24- August 23) Getting your house in tip top shape will be a priority during the week. Avoid any arguments about money. Luck will be with you especially concerning partnership matters, legal affairs and travel. Some will make marriage plans. Opportunity is found every- where. VIRGO: (August 24 - September 23) You will have a good head for fact and figures now. Attend to bookkeeping and meet with financial advisors. Unexpected business developments are to your advantage. You will achieve the most success by accepting offered suggestions and coop- erating with others. LIBRA: (September 24 - October 23) This week it may be best to avoid causing emotional scenes with any partners. Romance will have a dreamy aspect for you. You and a lover will be very much on the same wavelength. There will be a social connection that will prove helpful in business. SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22) You may meet with extra incidental expenditures right now. However, the implusive buy may not be the correct choice. Be sensible in regards to spending. Mix-ups in communication are possible now, or some information you receive will be in error. Avoid commitments without advice. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 21) A small disap- pointment may arise in regards to a friendship this week. But you will be pleased with the positive business and financial developments that occur now. Either you or your partner may spend extravagantly. It's not a good time to loan money. Protect your resources. CAPRICORN: (December 22 - January 20) This week you may make up with someone from whom you've been estranged. An old friend gives you good advice this week. A home matter may require attention. You may be making travel plans on the spur of the moment. Money developments are on a positive note. Avoid neglecting duties. AQUARIUS: (January 21 - February 19) Your cleverness and efficiency will bring you notable success at work this week. But be care- ful in financial dealings. You will be a welcome addition at any gather- ing, for you're the life of the party. Avoid any flippant remarks. Things may be a bit hectic on the homefront. Be patient with family members. PISCES: (February 20 - March 20) Utilize your time wisely this week. Don't spread yourself too thin. Make a schedule. You may not get around to a task that really needs to be done. You will achieve the great- est success by helping others to solve problems. Guard against overin- dulgence, and don't overspend. IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You'll have some inspired thoughts about either a business or financial matter. This is the right time to tell a romantic interest how much you care. Cooperation from others may be difficult to obtain. Singles may need to be aware of insin- cere newcomers. Annual Artist's Open Studio Tour to Begin In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Annual Artist's Open Studio Tour, sponsored by the Friends of Gibson Gallery, has been expanded by an extra day. The free, self-guided tour will be held on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, from 10a.m. to 5p.m. on both days. The 18 artists and galleries participating in the tour this year include: William Smithers, Hammond; Thomas J. Robarge, Ogdensburg; Ladies First Gallery, Rensselaer Falls; Dancy Noble, Dekalb Jet.; Gene K. Newman, Velma Bolyard, Brooks & Talbot, Ronald Larsen and North Country Art Gallery, Canton; Jacqui Steinberg, Neal Zirn (Mr. Zirn will be open Sunday ONLY) and Gall Skudera, Potsdam; Tim Strong, Leon LeBeau and Anne L. Burnham, Parishville; Betty Hopson, Greg & Karen Gleason, Colton; and Dorothy L. Goodrich, Brasher Falls. The extra day will give the public further opportunity to meet and talk with area artists. Most artists will display and sell their work; some will offer hands-on projects or demonstrate their techniques. The work will include jewelry, painting, prints, sculpture, pottery, furniture, quilts, floral arrange- ments, fiber arts, and photography. More information can be found on the tour map, available from area art galleries including the Gibson Gallery at SUNY Potsdam; North Country Public Radio in Canton; the Potsdam Food Co-op; local libraries, and par- ticipating artists. The Clarkson Integrator - Culture & Society Our Town domes to Downtown 17 AnnaSawabini Staff Writer Our Town is coming to Clarkson's Snell Hall Audi- torium for Parent's Weekend this year. The Clarkson Theater Company's fall production is expected to be one of the best and largest in recent memory. A new director and an excited cast is working hard to prepare for this weekend's performances. Our Town is about a small town and the lives of the towns residents. Grovers Corners, New Hamp- shire is where the Gibbs and the Webb families re- side. The play follows the relationship of Emily Webb and George Gibbs. It looks as though they will have a long happy life together till fate takes a turn for the worse. The cast of mostly Clarkson students fea- tures Brad Lund as George Gibbs, Lauren Hayden as Emily Webb and Chrisopher Yeckel as the Narra- tor. Jason Finch, Jeff Baumes, Aaron Rounds, Cristy Stagnor, Astrid Hedbor, Johana Wylie, Patrick Goodfellow, John Davison, Bob Hess, Matt McClure, Michelle Alexander, Bob Cerwonka, Derek Morris, David Scaringe, Krista Freego, Sabrina Metzner, and Eowyn Rohrer make up the rest of this exceptional cast. They could not put on this production without the help of the technical crew consisting of Rob Klinge, Mike Floyd, Jeremy Cota, Adrian Wheelock, Sephir Hamilton and Corrine Ortmeyer. Despite the large number of people to coordinate, and the confusion that results at times Aaron Rounds summed up the feelings of the cast when he smiled and said \We're all enjoy- ing the experience.\ This year's production is one of the largest the Clarkson Theater Company has put on in recent years. Our Town has an unusually large cast to fill so the good turn out at auditions was extremely important. The freshman class and the Graham Hall location for the auditions seem to be the main factors responsible for the high interest level in this fall's production. The Company's new director Lindsay Sanford also had an effect on the turn out. The cast had nothing but high praise for the 1997 Clarkson graduate. Ms. Sanford, the former president of the Clarkson Theater Company decided to return to Clarkson to fill the open director's position for this timeless play. The Clarkson Theater Company will being telling this magnificent story Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, kids and senior citizens. This is a great opportunity to support fellow Clarkson students and maybe see a few familiar faculty mem- bers make guest appearance. Elvis Costello: Extreme Honey Matthew Pausley Staff Writer This past week the folks over at Strawberry Fields on Market St. lent me a copy of Elvis Costello's latest re- lease, Extreme Honey. It is a Greatest Hits collection, featuring \The very best of the Warner Bros. Years.\ For those not up to speed on Elvis, that's 1988 to the Present. While there's a new album in the works, Elvis decided to release some old hits. Also included are some personal, if not well known, favorites. As of late, Costello has been focus- ing on writing for other performers. Several of his compositions have been released in 1997, in fact. Extreme Honey, however, showcases Costello's collaboration with others on his own music. The second track, \Veronica\, was co-written by Paul McCartney and features the ex-Beatle on bass guitar. It is by far the most upbeat track on the disc. It has a dated feel, but still serves as a testament to Costello's ability to adapt to different types of music. The fifth track, \13 Steps Down\ starts out unplugged and seems worth the effort, but all hope is lost as the amplified guitars start. It soon begins lo feel like \Veronica\ redone with in- coherent lyrics. Then again, no one has ever praised Costello for his clarity. The eight track, \The Other Side Of Summer,\ offers up a good example of Costello's musical experimentation of the 1990's. It features three key- board tracks, two bass tracks, and two acoustic guitars & percussion tracks all laid over a pre-recorded rhythm sec- tion. Costello refers to this method as the \wall of music\ effect. \Hurry Down Doomsday,\ the elev- enth track, features a percussion line that marks more experimentation for Costello. For once it is emphasized in- stead of a bright guitar line. As the title implies, this song is \bad mood music,\ as Costello claims. Guitarist James Burton does interrupt with a decent guitar solo near the end of the song, but the drum line definitely pro- vides the backbone for the piece. The 15th track, \Tramp the Dirl Down,\ seems to mark yet another departure for Costello. It is an acoustic song, featuring neo-clas- sical guitar work. The lyrics are emotional, with Elvis Costello do- ing a noticeable job of imparling feeling into the listener. It is a beautiful song, even if it is based on a \...murderous impulse about wretched, vandalistic, vindictive ruling regime in England,\ us Costello says. Extreme Honey is an interesting work. Some of the tracks are im- mediately recognizable, especially \Veronica.\ Others are obviously Costello's choices for inclusion on the disc, as they border on the ob- scure. A necessary addition to any Costello fan's collection, the CD is definitely worth a listen for those of you who are seeking innovative music such as \The Other Side of Summer.\ I invite you to head down to Strawberry Fields and do exactly that. Don't trade it - donate it Get a tax write-off before you buy a new car! Call l-800-LUNG-USA to find out how you can help Web site: http://www.lungusa.org dt AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* ^ Video Review ^[P Night Falls on Manhattan Chris Yager Staff Writer Fast-paced, exciting, courtroom drama. That's what I thought when I read the back cover of the movie sleeve. Ha! What I got was a slow mov- ing, depressing movie about the bow- els of the justice system. I kind of liked it. Even though he didn't tote a gun or blow anything up, Andy Garcia still did a remarkable job as a young Dis- trict Attorney. Garcia showed incred- ible versatility as his character expe- rienced just about every emotion in the spectrum at one point or another. Were it not for his performance, a pretty good movie would have ended up a very, very bad one. The story involves Garcia's surpris- ing rise through he D.A.'s office, and what happens when his ideals conflict with the situation at hand. It was easy to understand what he was feeling, be- cause I think most of us have had tough moral decisions to make at one point or another. Not all of us are D.A.s, though, thank God. I can't say this movie is terribly excit- ing, and it's definitely not fast-paced. Garcia's performance makes it well worth watching, but if you hate legal courtroom- type movies, leave this one on the shelf. Garcia can fend for himself. Movie Review: Kiss the Girls Peter Mattix Layout Manager Morgan Freeman...need I say anymore to get you to go see this movie? After his performances in movies like Seven, Outbreak, The Shawshank Redemption, Glory and Driving Miss Daisy; it would be nearly impossible to pass up his performance in Kiss the Girls. Playing Dr. Alex Cross, Freeman shows his ever-famous depth in charac- ter that he has demonstrated time and time again. Dr. Cross is your basic forensics/ psychology/ police officer genius. He becomes involved in an ab- duction case when his niece becomes one of the abducted. Suddenly his mind is pitted against one of the masterminds of the criminal world. It sounds a little like Seven, however, it lacks the perpetual gore that Seven has become so famous for. Also, Kiss the Girls is not a dark film. The constant feeling of hope for the victims radiates throughout the film. At the same exact time, you are on the edge of your seat for the length of the film. Another excellent quality of Kiss the Girls is the character Dr. Kate McTiernan, played by Ashley Judd. To her credit, she was not just playing the good looking female victim who wants revenge against her captor. Nor is she the butch, Rambo chic ready to kill every man who touches her. Judd plays a real person, in a real situation- a character the audience can sympa- thize with and relate to. Kiss the Girls is a must see movie. The acting is superb and the plot is well thought out. The story is slightly predictable, however, if you don't think too much about the happenings in the film, it is a flaw very easily overlooked. 1920s' Music Program POTSDAM - \Music in the Twenties\ will be the subject ofa program at the Potsdam Public Museum on Thursday. October 30th. at 7:10 p.m. Pro- fessor and Dean Emeritus Robert Washburn of the Crane School of Music- will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend this free communin event which is being presented in connection with the museum's I'OOs ex- hibition. Usingrecorded musical examples. Professor Wash hum will discuss Ameri- can music, including ja// and the compositions of Aaron Copland. Virgil Thomson, George Gershwin and others. Washburn taught at the Crane School for over forty years. His compositions have been performed by major sym- phonies in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, call the museum at 265-6910. protect i«^« To project a^a'ms'r AIDS and cftfrer STDs always use latexcor\ Ao rns.
