xTheHermitx Posted March 13 Posted March 13 right away, the song "8 of Swords" by the legendary metal band Huntress comes to my mind. So I will give that to....the 8 of Swords!!! sadly, the lead singer, Jill Janus passed away. A huge loss for the metal community!!! She was a great performer and vocalist, but was also hounded by inner turmoil.
katrinka Posted March 13 Posted March 13 (edited) 2 hours ago, xTheHermitx said: sadly, the lead singer, Jill Janus passed away. A huge loss for the metal community!!! She was a great performer and vocalist, but was also hounded by inner turmoil. From what I've seen over and over, the record companies need to provide artists with a good therapist as soon as the money starts rolling in. As things stand now, though, they won't. So we keep losing people. Here's a 7 of Swords song. Theft, betrayal, the works. Edited March 13 by katrinka
xTheHermitx Posted March 13 Posted March 13 11 hours ago, katrinka said: From what I've seen over and over, the record companies need to provide artists with a good therapist as soon as the money starts rolling in. As things stand now, though, they won't. So we keep losing people. Here's a 7 of Swords song. Theft, betrayal, the works. yeah...many workplaces offer that kind of thing to their employees, it makes you wonder why record companies dont....BUT, having been in the music buisness my whole life, I think a lot of artists bring inner demons to the table before they get signed, so is that actually on the record company to rectify/solve? Sort of the nature of the business - sadly - in a way. Definitely a topic for a different thread, so as not to derail this one... and gotta love Thin Lizzy!!!
katrinka Posted March 13 Posted March 13 2 hours ago, xTheHermitx said: BUT, having been in the music buisness my whole life, I think a lot of artists bring inner demons to the table before they get signed, so is that actually on the record company to rectify/solve? From a purely cold, capitalistic perspective, I would think they'd want to take care of their cash cows. OK, back on topic: The Moon.
xTheHermitx Posted March 13 Posted March 13 9 minutes ago, katrinka said: From a purely cold, capitalistic perspective, I would think they'd want to take care of their cash cows. you would think, but most of us lower-level artists are expendable.... 9 minutes ago, katrinka said: OK, back on topic: The Moon. "Faries Wear Boots" - Black Sabbath awesome!!! This leads me to my next project...finding a Sabbath song for every card. It can probably be done.... another Moon card song, related to Sabbath
Elaina Posted March 13 Posted March 13 The moon: Bad Moon rising by CCR The Chariot: Proud Mary by Tina Turner Queen of cups: playing with the Queen of hearts by Juice Newton
Deian Posted March 14 Posted March 14 I like this idea for Songs as cards, its good. Here is the longest path in the Tree of Life in the arrangements I enjoy. : ) The Star - Europe - The Final Countdown
Wyrdkiss Posted March 14 Posted March 14 22 hours ago, xTheHermitx said: you would think, but most of us lower-level artists are expendable.... awesome!!! This leads me to my next project...finding a Sabbath song for every card. It can probably be done.... another Moon card song, related to Sabbath is that a Minor Threat reference in your avatar? if so, I'd love to see a song connected to the straight edge hardcore punk legends from DC.
Misterei Posted March 15 Posted March 15 (edited) Hmm. I can't seem to put the yutube video in like others do. How??? Edited March 15 by Misterei
Deian Posted March 15 Posted March 15 4 hours ago, Misterei said: Hmm. I can't seem to put the yutube video in like others do. How??? Can just copy/paste the url with the link to the video, forum formats it by itself it seems.
xTheHermitx Posted March 15 Posted March 15 On 3/14/2025 at 2:25 PM, Wyrdkiss said: is that a Minor Threat reference in your avatar? if so, I'd love to see a song connected to the straight edge hardcore punk legends from DC. it sure is!! Have been sXe all of my life because of them.... lets see...a card - or 3 - for the group... Strength - they always were challenging people to break from the norm, and to stick to your morals; overcome peer, and societal pressure; do the right thing for the group; don't be SHEEP!!!! Page of Swords - wisdom, grace, vigilance, subtleness in material things...sort of reminds me of the DIY ethic they were espousing Knight of Swords - for the punk rock attitude: LETS GO!!!!!
katrinka Posted March 15 Posted March 15 On 3/13/2025 at 2:56 PM, xTheHermitx said: you would think, but most of us lower-level artists are expendable.... That really is problematic. Most of y'all are "lower level" these days. I've seen bands like the Meat Puppets cheap or free too many times. The Devil. If there's any such thing as supreme evil, those soviet experiments were an expression of it. Roky was a really, really nice guy. Childlike. I think a lot of his stuff like this was his way of sicking it up.
xTheHermitx Posted March 15 Posted March 15 19 minutes ago, katrinka said: That really is problematic. Most of y'all are "lower level" these days. I've seen bands like the Meat Puppets cheap or free too many times. yeah...I never got any higher than lower level in my "selling music" life, but my love of writing, creating, and the pursuit still burns even after 30 years!! In my "teaching music" life, I would say I am "upper medium" level 90% of the bands I love are low to medium level in the music industry as well...but I find better music there
katrinka Posted March 15 Posted March 15 The internet is having some really weird consequences. No more big royalty checks for everybody, no more wrecking cars like Joe Perry. Now it's all about ramen noodles, I guess. Things are getting a bit heavy and dark here (my bad!) so here's a RWS 4 of Cups. (Language is NSFW)
katrinka Posted March 15 Posted March 15 12 minutes ago, xTheHermitx said: 90% of the bands I love are low to medium level in the music industry as well...but I find better music there Yes. They're still making an effort. And who can afford tickets to the really big names anyway?
xTheHermitx Posted March 15 Posted March 15 2 minutes ago, katrinka said: Yes. They're still making an effort. And who can afford tickets to the really big names anyway? yep...the last big show I saw was Iron Maiden in 2019 before COVID shut everything down... I mostly go to local bar/club shows, punk house shows, or symphony concerts... so...for my most favorite Iron Maiden song: Judgement - Hallowed Be Thy Name - the main character questions why God (religion) has let him down just before going to his death. He ends up figuring out that his soul will live on reardless of faith in the supposed God. He has been judged...by himself, and has realized that his soul will live on beyond life on earth.
katrinka Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Good one! I'm reminded of an ancient Alice Cooper Group track with a near-identical title. It's MUCH less profound, mind you! 🤣 Not sure which card fits it, but this bit makes me think Wheel of Fortune: "You're fighting to go up 'Cause you're on your way down"
xTheHermitx Posted March 15 Posted March 15 48 minutes ago, katrinka said: Good one! I'm reminded of an ancient Alice Cooper Group track with a near-identical title. It's MUCH less profound, mind you! 🤣 Not sure which card fits it, but this bit makes me think Wheel of Fortune: "You're fighting to go up 'Cause you're on your way down" oh man...that is an AC song I have never heard!! and I can see where the band Ghost has been trying to channel some of their vibe from...
katrinka Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Never heard it? It's off of what's arguably their best album! Or at least up there with Killer, Billion Dollar Babies and School's Out. Have a playlist. I'm not sure how to fit a Tarot card to all this, though. 🤣
Misterei Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) this one seems obvious Rolling Stones Dancing with Mr D. Edited March 16 by Misterei
Misterei Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) King Swords Tom Petty It's Good to Be King Edited March 16 by Misterei
Misterei Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) Maybe just how I read Lovers [hint, it's not a particularly romantic card for me] Edited March 16 by Misterei
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