I haven’t written a movie review, or a blog post for that matter, in ages.
So here is a short one!
It would be great to do a comparative study of Kasabian’s Empire (2006) and The Charge of the Light Brigade by Tony Richardson (1968).
Empire’s color, light and texture is so reminiscent of the 1960s cinematography and the grainy texture that can be attributed to the manner by which a film stock is developed.
Both films, the music video and the motion picture, also present a case study of the lives of generals and soldiers in that era, in 1854, and of course the overall futility of war – I am thinking from an existential view point rather than a moral one.
Evil must be fought, however, sometimes those who give the orders are no less evil than the ones they are fighting.
Here is trailer for The Charge of the Light Brigade.
Guess this is my way of saying I really love Kasabian, their music and their approach to shooting music videos.
Honorable mention: Vlad The Impaler.
I apologize for not posting regularly but I’ve been going through a lot in terms of work and career changes.
I also been listening to more music part of my life as a radio Disc Jockey and news presenter at Radio Jordan’s 96.3 FM, The English Service.
My shows are on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Hope you are doing well in this crazy beautiful world that is plagued by blood thirsty idiots.
Good day all …
Mike V. Derderian
Writer & Illustrator
http://www.facebook.com/SardineArt
May 2014
Brick in the Head 