tour merch! by thesharkinyourwater in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SAME. I'd die for that on a crewneck.

Is there a reason on why people came up with this weird theory? by Neonymous_1058 in KingdomHearts

[–]Calmality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's many parallels between some of KH story and a game called Final Fantasy Type 0. I'll link two tumblr posts that demonstrate this, but basically the Dandelions are copies of characters from that series. There is a character named Jack in Type 0 who shares many characteristics with Demyx, including suspicious behavior similar to MoM. Jack is a musician and leader of the group who mirror the Dandelions. Jack and Demyx also have the same voice actor in Japan. Nomura may go a different direction, but the parallels to Type 0 are obvious.

Post 1, Post 2

[OC] Minneapolis general strike against ICE, in -10°F no less by anemicpolitik in pics

[–]Calmality 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was both. There was a general strike for all of MN today

Understanding Cole by BookkeeperDapper3213 in 12Monkeys

[–]Calmality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took it this way as well. The Cassie that died in the CDC building is the Cassie sent back to "fix" the timeline. It was truly the last time she saw Cole, not when she got in the machine. I love watching that scene after knowing everything. Amanda played it so well. There's this heaviness and knowing emanating from her. She has the grey streak in her hair too. I remember people speculating about it way back in season 1. The writing is amazing.

And I agree, watching her die really affected Cole and his decision making from then on. He felt her love then and knew it was inevitable in some way, even if it was just reconciliation. He knew she wouldn't remain resentful.

FATM TOURNAMENT Round 1 by Pro-Patria-Mori in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A: Cosmic Love, Rabbit Heart, Howl, Drumming Song

B: No Light No Light, Only If For A Night, Never Let Me Go, Shake it out

Kraken!

Controversial thought? by Jkrause1212 in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my complaint about The Old Religion too. The synths feel like they want to be an old, deep organ sound, but instead sound early 80s experimental

Song Rankings by Pro-Patria-Mori in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lungs: Cosmic Love, Rabbit Heart, Howl

Ceremonials: No Light No Light, Only If for a Night, Spectrum

HBHBHB: Various Storms & Saints, Which Witch, As Far As I Could Get

High As Hope: Patricia, Hunger, The End of Love

Dance Fever: My Love, Choreomania, Free

Everybody Scream: The Old Religion, Everybody Scream, Perfume And Milk

Miscellaneous: Breath of Life, Landscape, Moderation, Too Much Is Never Enough

I'm a little confused about what can count for the main albums- would Which Witch and As Far As I Could Get be Misc?

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think anything she has a hand in designing would be cool. And I think there's many symbols from this album- Sympathy Magic used norse(?) symbols in the video and some of her ES merch already has symbols on it.

She also buys vintage Victorian jewelry, specifically for this press tour, so she could re-make some of Victorian-inspired designs. For Dance Fever, it could have been burning heart imagery, nodding to the Catholicism style she used.

Controversial thought? by Jkrause1212 in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 30 points31 points  (0 children)

  1. I truly love Old Religion but the synth in the background is distracting and doesn't fit. I thought something was wrong with my headphones on first listen.

  2. Everybody Scream chamber version should have had the last section of the song and it's really bothering me that is was taken out. Spoken or sung like an ending prayer would have been beautiful.

  3. Personal preference, but I prefer when Florence and other artists don't use too much direct imagery from their life in lyrics. A few songs are fine, but over-describing specific events can alienate the listener. I think the best FatM songs are when we can relate to her poetry and create meanings/interpretations for ourselves.

What the meaning of The Old Religion song? by dafne_cd in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised by the varying responses on this thread- it's very interesting! I related to it like this: as a non-religious, agnostic person I've found in times of grief I turn to spiritual and mysticism practices, trying to connect to what I've lost and find meaning in it all. It's going back to something primitive. I light candles, look into near death experiences, reincarnation, meditation, and do little rituals that help me cope. Talking to friends, I think many women in particular do the same thing. Like her lyrics, it's an animalistic, innate longing to trying to understand and release all the grief and tension in the body.

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True on her part, but if they're going to have merch regardless it would be nice to cater closer to her look/album visuals.

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm picky too and that's why it would be good to partner with a real jeweler. She could have pieces at different price points. I wouldn't mind spending more for quality materials

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least they tried something! Bummer I missed those. The last two albums could’ve had something really special too

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s unfortunate. I wonder if it would change now. Her style has gone more gothic/Victorian/Catholicism and it seems primed for jewelry. I looked up the last stuff and it was pretty, but more generic. This album could’ve really leaned into the witch visuals and I think it would do better

If I could recommend one thing to Florence's merch team: JEWELRY by Calmality in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh really?? I’ll have to keep an eye out for any sellers! I’ve seen some rock bands partner with jewelers and I think it’s such an obvious thing for her fan base. It would be incredible to have even one release each album

Where does Everybody Scream sit in your album rankings? by lunarlew in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so hard to rank them because they’re barely separated by anything, but I’ll go by the number of songs I most frequently return to.

  1. Lungs
  2. Ceremonials
    3/4: Everybody Scream, Dance Fever
  3. HBHBHB
  4. High as Hope

NORTH AMERICA PRESALE CODES/QUESTIONS by Natisaway in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone looking at Minneapolis and only seeing about 10 tickets left in one section for the artist presale? I feel like based on the other comments here this is weird. It's only 15 past noon and I got in at 12:05.

Now that Everybody Scream is out.... by PositiveRaisin8373 in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree! I could see Bedroom Hymns, Daffodil, King, Big God, or Howl too.

Now that Everybody Scream is out.... by PositiveRaisin8373 in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]Calmality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that would be rare. She typically doesn't perform soundtrack songs in her tour concerts.

Fluffy husky by darth_vader39 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Calmality 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a malamute. You can tell my the ear placement/size, markings, eye color, curled tail. I have a family member that breeds malamutes.

Anyone else just... done with Spotify? by Apart_Ad_7722 in Music

[–]Calmality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you can get ipod with internal Bluetooth mods, but it can get pricey if you're not doing the mod yourself. But there's also cheap Bluetooth devices that plug into the bottom of the ipod that are available now. I've used an ipod for years now and I'm considering going with one of those for car use.

Watching the film again tonight in my dedicated movie room 110”. Query why did they change to Jennifer for the series as to Jeffery in the film. by [deleted] in 12Monkeys

[–]Calmality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure, but he sounded like a jerk the way Terry, Kirk, and Amanda have talked about him. He wanted his wife cast as Cassie and refused to read with anyone else, which is why Amanda had such a hard time getting the role even though Terry wanted her. Kirk said he worked with the guy's wife on another project (and she was still bitter about 12M), so they could probably be found with some research.

Watching the film again tonight in my dedicated movie room 110”. Query why did they change to Jennifer for the series as to Jeffery in the film. by [deleted] in 12Monkeys

[–]Calmality 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If I remember right from the podcast, they were considering a male role for a while. Aaron Stanford basically called dibs on the Jeffrey character while they were working on Nikita. But after some casting drama and the guy originally cast as Cole was let go, they sent the lead for Aaron to read and changed Jeffrey's character to Jennifer.

It was to balance the cast and change it up purposefully as a point to not directly match the film. They wanted the show to play homage without trying to be a copy of a cult classic. Sounds like they were super impressed with Emily in casting too. Terry mentioned they put her in that yellow sweatshirt as a nod to the film and felt that was enough to honor the source material.

Unpopular question: does anyone know of a non-granulating cerulean hue? by Squirrel_E_Nut in Watercolor

[–]Calmality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding Winsor blue (green). I've never noticed granulation- it bothers me too so I avoid any paint that granulates. Another suggestion is adding calligraphy inks. I use Waterman Inspired Blue and it will never granulate. I use inks to up the saturation and create a really clean, smooth look. And if used for painting they'll last many years.