Andrew M. Barnes

Thought I’d bring back a classic.

In case you missed it, the opening song at Elevation this week was With or Without You by U2, probably one of my favorite songs to date.  The bassline really carries this song.  Here are the lyrics, with a concert version following.

See the stone set in your eyes
See the thorn twist in your side
I wait for you

Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait without you

With or without you
With or without you

Through the storm we reach the shore
You give it all but I want more
And I’m waiting for you

With or without you
With or without you
I can’t live
With or without you

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away

My hands are tied
My body bruised, she’s got me with
Nothing to win and
Nothing left to lose

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away

With or without you
With or without you
I can’t live
With or without you

With or without you
With or without you
I can’t live
With or without you
With or without you

Before I start this particular blog entry, I want to warn whoever might read this, that there will be more indepth entries regarding this subject in the future.  Let’s begin.

Today, Czech President Vaclav Klaus made a public challange to former Vice President Algore to debate him regarding climate change (article).  Algore’s response: “Ummm, I, uh, I’m too busy shining my Nobel Peace Prize.”  Maybe that’s not what he said, but to be fair Algore refuses to debate anyone on the subject.  You would think that the guy would be all about debating people who don’t agree with him that humans are causing the destruction of the planet.  Apparently not.

This isn’t the first time either.

The guy over at JunkScience.com challenged Algore over 2 years ago, with an open invitation to debate the issue of climate change.  Nothing yet from Mr. Gore.  (By the way, be sure to visit JunkScience.com.  I remember I wrote an opinion piece for The University Times that mentioned that website as a source of information.  In the next issue a guy responded to my piece by saying that Junk Science is not a credible source, even though the site is mainly directing you to real news articles and peer reviewed articles.  Guess he didn’t actually goto the site.  Anyway.)

I mean its not like Mr. Gore has anything to gain by promoting his global warming alarmism.
Or does he?

Did you know…there are six different Nobel Prizes, 3 of which dealing directly with science, none of which Algore won.   He won the Peace Prize…because he’s not a scientist…at all.  He made a crappy film with a bunch of errors.  And yes I have personally watched it several times, I even own the DVD.

There is just so much great information out there, not all of it can be tagged in a catchey line or even in a hip Algore powerpoint presentation with a scissor lift.  Here is a great quote from the video from below…

“Some people will do anything to save the earth…except take a science course.” - PJ O’Rourke

If you are really concerned about man-made global warming or climate change then you should watch the following video.  I must warn you, it is long, but it is solid.  Be sure to listen to the question and answer session at the end.  The guy doing the presentation is a climatogolist not paid by any industry or corporation

Remember, there is a difference between doing smart things such as conserving water, recycling resources, reducing pollution, finding new energy sources and not so bright ideas such as reducing the population of the planet to control carbon output or turning corn into ethanol thus leaving the world to have a major food shortage…thanks alot ethanol.
 

I normally don’t just post a music video, especially of the same band two posts in a row, but oh well.  I think I just like what the title is saying, because its not asking, its demanding that you be authentic when it comes to your memories.  DON’T LET YOUR MEMORIES, THE BAD OR THE GOOD GET THE BEST OF YOU…if that makes any sense at all and it should.  I promise I’ll post something more insightful later this week, maybe even tomorrow.  Until then you should try and enjoy this video.  One thing to remember about The Killers, their music videos generally align with the meaning of the song, somethimes you just have to look harder.  This one isn’t as tough.

I consider myself a cyclical kinda guy, especially when it comes to music.  The past couple of days I’ve caught myself shuffling through The Killers, definetely a different sound that I’m use to.  One thing I’ve noticed about their music is the imagery they create through their lyics.  It’s one thing to have a catchy tune, its another to have a catchy tune with original/meaningful lyrics.  Here are a few lines from one of their more popular songs…

“Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
Cause I’m Mr. Brightside”

You can probably guess the name of the song just with the last line.  I don’t know about you, but for me that seems like a whole ton of imagery to describe how you’re dealing with jealousy.  Apparently there is an official version to the meaning behind the song…

A tale of jealousy that depicts that moment in a relationship when you realise that your other half might be playing away and this thought takes up residence in your psyche feeding the worst fears and visualisations your imagination can then throw at you.

For enterainment purposes, I’ve included the video for Mr. Brightside.  I prefer the UK version so you’ve probably never seen it.  Gotta love the video effects, simple yet effective.

Actually, it’s been official now for awhile.  I started my own videography company, it basically includes me, my camera, and my computer.  I’ve officially had the name now for about a couple of months.  In case you are unaware, the name is New South Video.  Here’s my quick justification for the name…

My name has no ring to it.  Andrew Barnes Videography, do anything for ya?  I thought so.

New South represents Charlotte, since I live in Charlotte it seemed like a good fit.

I went with Video instead of Videography because I do more than videography, but I’m not really a production company.  Well I guess I am, but really, I didn’t want to be lumped into that group of people who have a video camera phone and iMovie, which somehow in their world makes them a production company.  That’s like using Paintbrush to do AutoCad work.

Anyway, I video a number of things…sporting events, weddings, interviews, tonight I’ll be recording musician Jessica Campbell (as well as tomorrow).

If you don’t believe I’m legit feel free to talk to the IRS, Mecklenburg County, the USPS, and/or my bank.  Now I’ve just gotta finish my website…that could take years.

If you don’t laugh at this then it is quite possible you don’t have a soul….or maybe its the other way around.

Have a great Monday!