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Active member of alternative underground scene and culture since early 1990-ies. Underground is a way of life!

(movie – horror) Butterfly Kisses(2018.) – found footage iz gornjeg doma

Svi koji čitaju ovaj webzine znaju da mi je found footage horror uz slasher iz zlatnog doba i Hammerove horrore najdraži podžanr omiljenog mi žanra. No, kao i uvijek došlo je do poplave found footage filmova i svakako smeće se prodavalo u taj podžanr na krilima uspjeha Blairwitcha i još nekih odličnih filmova kao što su Paranormal Activity, Ghost Encounters i još nekih, Moram priznati da sam malo zapostavio taj podžanr u zadnje vrijeme, a nisam ni primijetio nešto snimljenih filmova u tom stilu.

No, nedavno sam pročitao pozitivnu recenziju za Butterfly Kisses koji mi je promakao ispod radara kada je izašao, pa rekoh sebi idem pogledam o čemu je riječ. Počinje kao skoro svaki found footage, filmaš u usponu pronađe kutiju za cipele punu kazeta snimljenih kamerom u crno bijelom stilu. Riječ je o dvoje mladih studenta filma koji su željeli snimiti i istražiti lokalnu urbanu legendu Peeping Toma. Filmaš koji je pronašao kazete je s ekipom snimao dokumentarac o tome kako sastavlja film kako bi otkrio što se zapravo dogodilo s dvoje kolega koji su naprosto nestali s lica zemlje kao i većina ljudi koji su sudjelovali u njihovom filmu. Tu bi bio prosječan found footage film, koji se po ničem ne razlikuje od ostalih filmova istog žanra, no varamo se. Riječ je o filmu unutar filma unutar filma, trostrukom kvazi dokumentarcu found footage stila koji je donio pravu svježinu redatelja i scenarista Erik Kristopher Myersa. Šteta što je dotični u međuvremenu preminuo, jer tko zna kakve horror dragulje bi još napisao i snimio. Glumci su meni većinom nepoznati, no dobro odrađuju posao, a pozdravljam i cameo pojavljivanje Eduarda Sancheza, jednog od tvoraca i redatelja Blairwitch Projecta koji u filmu glumi samog sebe i govori o marketingu iza found footage horrora. Što se tiče spooky i horror scena film bi bio neki prosjek i ništa posebno, ali upravo zbog ovih twistova možemo ga smjestiti u gornji dom found footage podžanra.

Zaključak: 7/10 sjekira – jedan od boljih found footage horror filmova koji su u opticaju trenutno.

Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters latest Americana anthem 7 Deadly Moods (out now)

Photo Credit: Sierra Bartch + Jim McCallum

Independent rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters returns with a bluesy-rock/Americana single 7 Deadly Moods.”



In “7 Deadly Moods” the positive vibe rocker explores some darker emotions and takes us on a journey as he battles a multi-headed hydra of negativity. The tune starts off with a bluesy guitar riff and pulsating drums, and it is full of driving energy that you feel the moment you hit play. John Mayer-inspired guitar licks and Mumford and Sons vocal harmonies describe the artist’s struggles as he faces his seven deadly moods and finds his way back to positivity with music and community.



The Texas-based Winters’ musical roots lie heavily influenced by rock, blues rock, and Americana artists but the songwriter is much more than that; a poet, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a bonafide rocket scientist. Winters has a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. “I like taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that’s easy to understand. Balancing my right-brained creativity with my analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music special place where I can explore this balance”, Mark says.



Winters first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary and that’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music, poetry, a science background, and love for his community to form his signature sound, “rock with a positive vibe.”



“7 Deadly Moods” is out today and available on all streaming platforms.

About Mark Winters:Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters is many things: a witty poet, passionate musician, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music, poetry, a science background, and love for his community to form his signature sound, “rock with a positive vibe.”His musical roots are in rock, blues rock, and pop, and John MayerTom Petty, and Jason Mraz are significant influences.Mark has a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. He likes taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that’s easy to understand. Balancing his right-brained creativity with his analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music is one more place where he can explore this balance.Since his debut album Slipstream in 2019 he’s garnered numerous positive reviews, has been placed on hundreds of playlists, and racked up over a million streams worldwide.
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Rioghan’s stunning version of King Dude’s Sweet Death out now! – Features the distinctive guest vocals of Red Eleven front man Tony Kaikkonen.!

Promo photo by Aarni Visuals

Finnish Rioghan is back after their successful debut album Different Kinds Of Losses which was released on last December via Inverse Records

The band is currently preparing their second studio album but before that they’ll release a 3-track EP titled Covers III on December 15th 2023. The chosen cover tracks are Toxic (Britney Spears), Sweet Death (King Dude) and Lethean (Katatonia). 

The second single Sweet Death originally performed by King Dude and Shannon F. is now available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/rioghan-sweet 

Rioghan comments Sweet Death:
“Sweet Death became my favorite song that instant when I heard King Dude’s ‘Death’-album for the first time. It also became obvious, that this song had to be visited, if I only could find a suitable duet-partner. And of course we did, Tony Kaikkonen agreed to sing with me on this release too. Instrumentally we turned the song a bit to the heavier side, and for vocals we channeled our inner gothic atmosphere. All in all, a lovely song, where the lyrics also let you sink into the darkening autumn nights.” 

LISTEN the first single Toxic on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/rioghan-toxic 

Rioghan is now ready hit the stages and the first gig shall take place at On The Rocks, Helsinki on November 15th. 

NEW Rioghan Merchandise available HERE

Line-up:
Jenni Perämäki – vocals
Teemu Liekkala – guitar
Tero Luukkonen – guitar
Antti Varjanne – bass
Valtteri Revonkorpi – drums
 
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/rioghandarcy   
https://www.instagram.com/rioghandarcy    
https://twitter.com/rioghandarcy  
https://rioghan.bandcamp.com  
https://spoti.fi/36nTHP7  
https://www.rakkausrunot.fi/runoilijat/emma-rioghan-darcy