http://www.dunlopartgallery.org/whatson/page.cgi?key=80
Billy's VisionJune 24, 2000 to August 13, 2000
Exhibition, Central GalleryOrganized By: Mendel Art Gallery
Other Associated Events: Opening Reception: Friday, June 23, 8:00 pm Guest Curator Talk by Andrew Hunter: Saturday, June 24, 2:00 pmBilly’s Vision tells the tale of a mysterious drifter who first appeared in the 1930s near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Known only as Billy to the few people who had contact with him, he was distinguished by his unusual physical appearance, style of dress, and his abilities as a visionary. Andrew Hunter discovered Billy in his grandfather’s (Thomas Allen Hunter) field notes compiled on research trips to the Canadian prairies and western United States during the depression and war years. With Billy’s Vision, Andrew Hunter has sought to complete his grandfather’s research and to bring the unique story of this “strange fellow” (T.A. Hunter’s words) to public attention. The Dunlop version of this exhibition will feature site-specific historical paintings from the Regina Public Library collection, as well as paintings from the Mendel Art Gallery and archival material. Billy’s cabin will be recreated in the gallery, with audio soundtrack and video footage of his “visions”.
(Banff, Alberta) - The Banff Centre’s Walter Phillips Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Billy’s Vision, an innovative exhibition by artist/curator Andrew Hunter that utilizes drawing, painting, and installation. Essentially a fictional narrative merging art and curatorial practice, popular culture, music, and literature, the exhibition tells the tale of a mysterious drifter who first appeared in the 1930s near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Known only as Billy to the few people who had contact with him, he was distinguished by his unusual physical appearance, style of dress, and his abilities as a visionary.Andrew Hunter "discovered" Billy in his grandfather’s Thomas Allen Hunter field notes, compiled while on research trips to the Canadian prairies and western United States during the Depression and war years. With Billy’s Vision, Hunter has sought to complete his grandfather’s research and to bring the unique story of this "strange fellow" to public attention.
The installation explores Billy’s early years in Saskatchewan and includes such objects as his suit, musical instruments, samples of his "art," and T. A. Hunter’s research material. Selected works from the collection of the Mendel Art Gallery and private collections by artists such as Lawren Harris, Illingworth Kerr, William Kurlek, and Lionel Fitzgerald depicting the Saskatoon area in the 1930s, as well as archival images and film footage, will be presented to provide viewers with a sense of the area during Billy’s presence. The installation will also include images of Billy by Winnipeg photographer William Eakin. The exhibition catalogue includes a CD by Winnipeg producer mcenroe (AKA Roddy Rod). Billy’s Vision is organized and circulated by the Mendel Art Gallery.
Originally posted by hh?
ill check that album out next.have u heard Braille- Shades of Grey
i was thinking of getting that.
Braille is ok. Metal Fingers, who used to post here, likes Braille a lot. If you're going to get a Braille album, get Lifefirst: Half The Battle. That's a great album. The production is SICK. In fact, I'mma throw it on right now...
Here's a review of that Braille album:
A few days ago, I received this LP from Braille(an artist that I had previously never heard of before). The cover looked interesting, so I threw it in my portable CD player and gave it a listen. Since then, I’ve been listening to it constantly. It’s an album which needs a lot of attention to be fully appreciated. The lyrics need to be concentrated upon, you see, the majority of the LP is material that you can’t really just sit back and relax to, with some of the tracks you can, but they mostly require an attentive ear. The LP actually has quite a lot depth (a lot of Hip Hop LPs, these days don’t), so make sure when you check it out, you let the words properly soak in.
Braille is a pretty young emcee, he’s only 17 and according to what I’ve been told, this isn’t the first Hip Hop release he’s been featured upon. However, with hearing this, I can tell the guy has skills, and hopefully, we’ll be hearing more from Braille in future.The LP begins with a Guru sample from the track ‘Moment of Truth’ saying "Actions have reactions don’t be quick to judge / You don’t know the hardships people don’t speak of," followed by another sample before kicking into the track, 'Ink Blotch.’ The track is very well created, as carefully written lyrics combine with some nice beats (created by Celph Titled), and a well sung hook to form a dope track.
Throughout ‘Life First,’ you see different sides of Braille. Good examples of this include; ‘Gullet Gambit’ (produced by Celph Titled) has Braille rhyming very enthusiastically in what seems like a very angry mood. The beats feature some very well placed orchestral pieces, which fit in perfectly with Braille’s enthusiastic flow. As with the majority of the LPs tracks, this track features a lot of dope lyrics, with lines like "Knock you out with one punch, call me the one hit wonder" and "Smash your nose so hard you kiss your forehead from the impact" Braille proves, he can be vicious. However, over quite a bit of the LP, Braille comes off as the opposite. ‘Hard To Determine’ has Braille talking about improving things within the world on its hook, and has some pretty well thought out lyrics within the track.
As far as production goes on this LP, I’m very impressed. Celph Titled (of Equilibrium fame) handles a lot of the tracks, as well as Deeskee, DJ Kno, and K IV producing some gems. There are a couple of other producers on the LP, but these guys are the most prominent. They have created a range of feels with their beats, which work well with Braille’s rhymes to form some really dope cuts. Plus, the producers chose some samples to add to the beats which were very well placed. ‘Feedback’ (produced by K IV) which guest stars Ethic, features a sample of Canibus saying "There ain’t a microphone brave enough to give me feedback." This works really well as the tracks hook. Another good example is on ‘Ink Blotch,’ where Celph selected sampling KRS-One saying "Why is that?" Scratched it up a bit, and threw it on as the hook to the track.
‘Life First : Half The Battle’ also features a few guests. Elucid and Daleth drop some pretty dope verses on the track ‘Forgiven Advantage,’ and Storm The Unpredictable trades verses with Braille on the title cut; ‘Life First.’ The title track is pretty impressive, not the LP’s best (and no, I can’t tell you which is the best because I like too many too much), but the concept of it is well expressed.
One thing which a lot of Hip Hop fans will notice about this LP, is that there isn’t any cursing. Now, people may think that it’s the particular copy they’ve bought, but, the fact is, Braille doesn’t need to curse to prove his point, some rappers feel that they do, it’s obvious that he doesn’t. Also, what’s very noticeable is Braille is a pretty religious person, his inside booklet thanks God a lot, and quite a few lines within his songs talk about God. I’m not pointing this out as it being a bad thing, I’m just telling you about the various contents of the LP.
Overall, Braille’s LP is a very impressive one, it’s his solo debut and it’s well worth purchasing. I’m just hoping he can maintain this level of quality with future LPs. This LP is really about lyrics and subject depth. If you’re looking for some bouncy, meaningless bullshit, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for well thought out tracks...purchase this. If you’d like to purchase ‘Life First,’ peep his record labels website; www.eswpmusic.com.
As for 2004, it was an ok year. No '94 or anything like that. But I enjoyed 'Madvillainy', 'Pinky's Laundromat', 'Funny Farm', 'A Long Hot Summer', 'MM Food', 'No Said Date', 'Since We Last Spoke' as well as a few others a lot. What about you?
Originally posted by Afro Cheese
I was just in Best Buy and they had MM..Food. I already bought it from Amazon so it didn't help me none but it was cool to see Doom is getting some recognition on a mainstream level. Plus the fact that he was on Carson Daily with De La Soul.
Yea, I've seen MM Food in a lot of places here including Best Buy.
Hockey, do you know any sites like Guzzlefish? I made an account there, but it's missing a lot of titles.
Anywho, here's my collection:
http://www.guzzlefish.com/collection.php?username=nothingiscool&mediatype=C&category=&categoryitem=&view=images
That's just my Hip-Hop collection, and they are all retail CD's. NOT CD-R's.
I'd love to see Hockey's as well as everybody else's collections too. It would be pretty cool to check out what everybody has.
Originally posted by MF D00m
Hockey, do you know any sites like Guzzlefish? I made an account there, but it's missing a lot of titles.Anywho, here's my collection:
http://www.guzzlefish.com/collection.php?username=nothingiscool&mediatype=C&category=&categoryitem=&view=imagesThat's just my Hip-Hop collection, and they are all retail CD's. NOT CD-R's.
I'd love to see Hockey's as well as everybody else's collections too. It would be pretty cool to check out what everybody has.
Yeah, Guzzlefish is notorious for missing a lot of titles on DVD or music, it's pretty annoying. There are better sites for keep track of DVD collections but I don't know any sites for music collections other than Guzzlefish.😕
Anyways here's my collection.
http://www.guzzlefish.com/collection.php?username=strangelove86&mediatype=C
Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
Yeah, Guzzlefish is notorious for missing a lot of titles on DVD or music, it's pretty annoying. There are better sites for keep track of DVD collections but I don't know any sites for music collections other than Guzzlefish.😕Anyways here's my collection.
http://www.guzzlefish.com/collection.php?username=strangelove86&mediatype=C
Yea, I have my DVD collection at DVD aficionado. Dope site, I like it a lot. Wish Guzzlefish was more like it. Hopefully it'll improve though.
and I see you have Special Herbs Vol. 5/6, NICE!
Originally posted by MF D00m
Yea, I have my DVD collection at DVD aficionado. Dope site, I like it a lot. Wish Guzzlefish was more like it. Hopefully it'll improve though.and I see you have Special Herbs Vol. 5/6, NICE!
aficionado is awesome...wish they would add a music section, that would be sick.
Yeah, Herbs 5/6 is nice and it's pretty cool to hear some of those beats in MM..FOOD?
Do you know if Oliver Hart will be coming out with anything in 05? I really liked Many Faces, great production with amazingly deep lyrics.
too lazy to check right now, but thats their site.