Light Creates Us All

Posted by Victoria Long , Friday, October 30, 2009 7:14 PM

Finally there is time to update this blog! I rarely visit this thing, but when I do remember to view it, I can't help but post something.

Well...homecoming night, Destiny and I got a bit crazy...that's as far as I will go with this picture.(;


The new Epica album is a thing of wonders. If I do say so myself, it might just be the album of the year. It surpasses that of Dream Theater's latest album, and definitely wins over Leaves' Eyes, or Within Temptation's new single, "Utopia". Though their video isn't that great, the music makes up for every part of it. The music of "Design Your Universe" manages to be complex in every aspect yet still maintain wonderful melodies and a simple theme to each song. It makes it extremely memorable and is definitely the album that tops all their past ones.

Anyways, the musical is coming along so well. Us "showgirls" get to improve our dancing tomorrow at Prime Fitness, 11 o'clock in the morning! We get to dance in front of mirrors...it will help alot.
I hope you all can make it to our show next month on the 20th through the 22nd!(: It will be great!

Now...time to get rest for tomorrow. Candy grabbing(Er...trick or treating) with friends tomorrow. It should be lots of fun. I get to see Destiny! :D

On Tuesday Chamber Choir leaves for the whole day to visit CWU and we have to get back next day for school...crazy schedule. Fun experience though.

With love,

Victoria

Gallop Meets The Earth

Posted by Victoria Long , Friday, October 9, 2009 10:13 AM

Terve!


It's a foggy morning, but I'm spending it indoors today, cleaning and washing the dogs and just generally tidying up the house and dishes. Busy, busy.





I was just on Asia Jam(http://asiajam.com/), one of my favorite sites to look for clothes, though I've only gotten one thing from there before...but they have a lovely trenchcoat for sale and it just fits me so perfectly.(:





And it would be so much fun to wear on stage, wouldn't it? If it looks comfortable enough to wear onstage, I should also be able to wear it everyday! Wait, no. Kidding. Forget that.


The meaning behind today's title is simply because I got some awesome news that Protest the Hero has released a new DVD with that name!!
The setlist includes:
"Sequoia Throne"
"No Stars Over Bethlehem"
"Bloodmeat"
"The Dissentience"
"Palms Read"
"Blindfolds Aside"
"Goddess Bound"
"Goddess Gagged"
"Spoils"
"Nautical"
"Limb from Limb"

So as you can see, it is an AMAZING setlist. I only hope the DVD will be cheap so we can all get our hands on it, right?

That's it for my update today...have a great day everyone.(:

(picture taken from asiajam.com, Protest the Hero "Gallop Meets the Earth" image taken from wikipedia.com, information from The Almighty One(aka; Tanner Rawson)

With love, Victoria(:

Tides of Time

Posted by Victoria Long , Wednesday, October 7, 2009 8:54 PM

Greetings everyone!

This picture is of Simone taken from Epica's gallery.(;


Today has been a good day, full of fun.(: It's been mostly laid back for the most part, and makes for a relaxing atmosphere.

As many of you know, the musical "Singin' In The Rain" is coming along quite nicely! We've gone through a few blocking sessies, but still haven't gotten through all of the first act. It's more learning the songs and dances before we get anything down, then we'll really move on. Afterschool us girls danced individually for our "All I Do Is Dream of You" song in front of fellow mates to get criticqued...for the most of us who were brave enough to do it, we did well and danced our best! I can't wait to really get on the PAC's stage and do this for real...but in time, I guess.

I really hope you all will come and watch a show! It will be a great one, and lots of fun to watch - that's guaranteed!

Choir concert is on October 27th, and each choir is learning some amazing songs. Almost immediately after we leave for CWU on the 4th of November....and then the musical a few weekends after. Exciting moments! I hope you all will be able to enjoy it with me!(:

My song of the day is...-drumroll.;;

"On The Other Side" by Delain.
It's a song that has very powerful lyrics, and the subtle beginning with the violin and Charlotte's voice warms you up inside. Deep, meaningful song from a great band!




With love, Victoria

"No sappy lines allowed!"

Posted by Victoria Long , Sunday, October 4, 2009 5:37 PM

If there's one anime that can top my list off for favorites, it would undoubtedly be ARIA.(:
This anime is very significant for me because it focuses on the everyday joys and trials of life that you can overcome, rather than the drama and suffering of it.

Sorry for the long absence! As you can see, I rarely use this thing...I really need to get back to recording songs. I might start using the camera and just recording from there, but that just depends on if I feel like it or not.

In other news, I am very much anticipating the release of Epica's new album, "Design Your Universe". It should be a good one!!

Now, my dad is cooking tri-tip tonight. It was marinated in teriyaki sauce all last night...it should be delicious. I'm excited.(:



I'm going to start posting "songs of the day" every chance I get. Today's song is "Euforia" by Yui Makino, who does almost all the music for the ARIA series. Her voice is so lovely and light, and her music is so calming...she's quite possibly one of my most favorite japanese singers.
I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do!

"Let us share a wonderful moment together." -Akari; ARIA the Animation