Dressed Up Like Mothman?

"Culpanaut Black," he said, "why are you dressed up like Mothman?"

"Dressed up like?" He replied with a queer smile.

From the Dutch:

A report within the newspaper l read; 'town has cooled down'; leg. Roger Scarberry, a member of the group which 'the character of the town has found'; the factory of TNT has, said that during wrote the pleasant borders of city of the point [most likely Point Pleasant - ed.], they have the body of a large dog which is himself of the roadside. Some minutes later, on the way support of the city, the dog has gone. They have even stoppedat Zoeken, exactly some minutes for young partridge of Newell has immediately thought of the bandit, who was never reconsidered.

From the German:

'All of the old animals are returning, in this world of technology, which many may easily find damnable...'

From the Polish:

'The original Cryptozoological Prince has made his presence once more palpable.'

and From the Japanese:

'This is truly the Graffiti of the Cryptozoological Generation...'

Culpanaut Black

Culpanaut Orange and Culpanaut Black

a garbled transmission translated to English by computer:

Almost that of May 20 day got near to the [nibiru] = planet X created by CNaut Orange of the planet in the earth, but due to terrestrial disaster of the scientific power whose space scientific civilization is excellent it escaped temporarily. The, artificial 4th field (the artificial gravitational field) created by CNaut Black.

where today it should be less crowded, in regard to the reason where the earth which the people of the fleet of CNaut Ufoe drew up outside for the terrestrial atmosphere is rescued as for that it was not possible to get near to [nibiru] in the earth.

from CrystalLinks:

Nibiru, to the Babylonians, was the celestial body associated with the god Marduk. The name is Akkadian and means 'crossing place' or 'place of transition'. In most Babylonian texts it is identified with the planet Jupiter. In Tablet 5 of the Enuma Elish it may be the pole star, which at the time was Thuban or possibly Kochab (Ursa Minor).

[nibiru] in the earth suggests the Hollow Earth of Etidorhpa.

from LibraRising:

In the book Etidorpha by John Uri Loyd, A Freemason by the name of "I Am The Man" gives up all and is initiated into the Inner Earth world. His voyage begins in a Kentucky cave where he meets his strange guide who leads him on a fantastic journey through Middle Earth and on to the Unknown Country(Inner Earth).

The strangeness begins ten miles down where light becomes all permeating(no shadows) and where gravity starts to diminish. At 25 to 50 miles down, the Man looks much younger, loses two thirds of his weight, and develops a halo of light around him. He and his androgenous guide are able to leap like astronauts or the way we hop and glide in our dream state. On the way they see unusual marvels such as giant fungi and mountains made of giant salt crystals. They also enconter strange prehistoric-like animals and huge insects which can only be described as weird and wonderful.

e t i d o r h p a -- a p h r o d i t e

Submission to the Institute of Psychic Portraiture

The Institute of Psychic Portraiture does not seem to exist as of yet but this is an image I will include in my resume when it opens its doors. It is an artistic alteration of a Jane Roberts photograph. Jane Roberts was a world renown medium known mostly for her work on the Seth Material.

The Wacom tablet gives me a newfound ease of interface, allowing my mind to wander while my hand and eye study the photograph for the true image that lies somewhat beneath the surface.

According to June-Elleni Laine:

As a Psychic Artist, I produce spirit/ psychic portraits, firstly I make an intention to connect to spirit then allow the energy to lead. I sketch very quickly and without thought. I believe the images produced evolve by aligning with the energy of a discarnate spirit or consciousness.

To the observer, it may appear to be unpredictable scribbling; yet, as it quickly unfolds the lines suprisingly reveal a familiar face and message filled with the energy of the spirit communicator. The personality somehow reaching across the ether, in an attempt to make contact with loved ones left behind. These spirit contacts often provide information about their lives when they were on Earth so they can be recognised.

The Plaza of the Mind Interview with Vanessa Daou!

In 1995 I was thumbing through the latest issue of Mondo 2000 and I came across an ad for Vanessa Daou's Zipless. I was intrigued by the cover photograph of Ms. Daou and the way the advertisement described her music. I picked the album up a few days later and listened to it continually as I wandered around my West Michigan home for what would end up being the last time as a resident.


In 1997, after I had moved to the West Coast and was struggling to make ends meat her second album Slow to Burn was released. I listened to it continually as I would ride the bus to and from work, her voice replacing the sensory overload of my bleak reality.

In 2001 my friend Greg gave me a copy of Make You Love. The second song on the album, A Little bit of Pain, is most likely my favorite song of all time. It is the only song that I truly never tire of hearing. In many ways I think it may be the perfect song.

I have bought every album and single that Vanessa Daou has ever released and I will continue to do so until she stops recording.

All of this being said, you can only imagine how thrilled I was when Ms. Daou accepted an invitation to the Plaza of the Mind. Her music has always resonated with me in a way that suggests success and contentment. Her voice is ethereal and yet sultry at the same time. She is truly singular in the world of electronic music in that she cannot really be easily categorized. In my home audio library she has her own category.

If the Plaza of the Mind were a place that could be physically visited one would more than likely hear a disproportionate amount of Ms. Daou's music. She has been quite an inspiration for me and her voice has gotten me through some incredibly tough times with its promise. I hope you enjoy the following interview:

[The Plaza of the Mind quotes appear in Bold-type, Ms. Daou's in normal-type]

I have been a huge fan of yours since Zipless came out in 1994 and am quite happy to see that you have a new project in the works, a sound & visual project which will be a synthesis of new music, poetry & art, could you describe it?

The idea behind the album developed over time - Since 9/11 I've been keeping journals, audio tapes, making sketches, writing melodies & poems about my experiences & observations - For the poetry part of the process, I collaborated with 2 sound artists who are working on cutting-edge ideas about sound & its convergence with technology - I've always wanted to approach writing an album as a process of creation, as a record of the transformation of information. For me, that's what art is all about, the transformation of everyday experience into something heightened, essential, transcendent

It's been quite a dry spell for Vanessa Daou fans, the last thing you've released being the A Little Bit of Pain single. What have you been doing since it was released?

Since recording & releasing 'Plutonium Glow', I've been fascinated by computers & the alternate world it creates: the potent power of the 'virtual' world, how it intoxicates, lures & seduces. It's more than an object, it's a creative tool for me as well - Once I discovered that there was a unique language behind the computer's screen, there was no turning back - I set out to learn HTML & Javascript & learn to decipher the coding languages in order to create & shape my new project into a visual as well as audio experience

I think you are best known for your music but you also paint - how long have you been doing visual art?

My major in college was Visual Art/Art History - I've been drawing & painting since I was in high school & studied with Barry Moser, best known for his wood engravings & ink washes - In college I focused on the synthesis of the arts & started to incorporate images into the poetry I was writing at the time. On 'Slow to Burn' I painted acrylic portraits of the 11 women artists I wrote the lyrics & songs about -In terms of portraiture, Barry Moser influenced me immensely & you can see this influence in these 11 portraits

Have you ever had a public showing of your paintings?

I had an exhibition of my artwork from 'Plutonium Glow' at untitled(space) in New Haven, Connecticut - A piece from that show was submitted to the National Arts Club, NYC, which subsequently won an award - I'm playing with the idea of making my new project a performance/exhibition....

What does a day in the life of Vanessa Daou look like?

Every day is different - the only thing that doesn't change is my morning coffee, black, early, strong & sweet - I spend most of my days creating - writing, drawing, painting - When I'm not creating, I'm reading, walking, surfing the web, thinking about my next song or poem or drawing...

I believe that you grew up in the Virgin Islands but that is about all the information I could find, could you fill in some of the blanks from then up until now?

I lived in NYC for a few years while I was growing up & went to public school - For most of high school I went to boarding school in Massachusetts, college at Vassar 2 years Barnard/Columbia 2 years - Early years at college I studied dance with Erick Hawkins and poetry with Kenneth Koch -

Which project have you been most happy with up until now?

Hard to say - they've each been uniquely interesting - I would say that with my new project, I feel like I've come the closest to synthesizing my ideas about merging poetry, spoken word, song, music, drawing & painting

What has been the favorite part of your career?

Connecting with fans & hearing about their lives & their stories - that's the ultimate.



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1994's 'TweekMaster Craig' Re-Tweek-Mastered!

In the summer of 1994, John Kaczanowski and I decided to record an album so that Greg Lester would have something to listen to in his new home down in Mesa, Arizona. The recording was titled: Naked Genius Productions [present their first recording]: Were You There When They Crucified Our Lord?.The standout single was a tribute to the Thrill Seeker lifestyle popularized by our West Michigan Motorsport Enthusiast Co-Workers entitled 'TweekMaster Craig'. It had been our idea to write a song with a refrain that was actually a vocal representation of a motorcycle engine, performed in the same style as the aforementioned co-workers when they described fun-filled weekends of rubber burnin' and mud boggin'. John played rhythm guitar and I was on keyboards; we shared the lyrical chores:

John: Hey Kurt, maybe you can help me before we go back and listen to everything again.

Kurt: Sure, what's up Kacz?

John: Do you want to do everything in unison or do you want to swap back and forth?

Kurt: Well how about I take the first stanza, you take the second and we'll just rock on from there?

John 'Naked' Kaczanowski

I decided to take a break from the painstaking digitization process of the Naked Genius Productions featuring Greg Lester archives when I came across the TweekMaster Craig promotional video. It had been several years since I had seen it and I was not disappointed. John did such an amazing job of cobbling together the analog video on our old bedroom band consumer quality equipment that he really should be proud of himself. I am so happy that I am able to present his vision and our lyrics and music here today in a new color-corrected digital version. I spoke to him on the phone this afternoon and he was quite enthusiastic that the song would finally see the light of day.

Kurt 'Genius' Weller

We hope you enjoy:

TweekMaster Craig
He's a one of a kind
Screaming 'Bloody Monkey'
Bogging out his mind

Tweeking like a 'Guv'ner'
Rack and Pinion Cock
Tooled Survival Leather
He'll give you quite a shock

He's the Hot Shot
Hot Shot
TweekMaster Craig

Maaa Waaa
Maaa Waaa

TweekMaster Craig
He's a one of kind
Screaming 'Bloody Monkey'
Bogging out his mind

'Sweet Cherry Die!'
Betty's Dripping Hot
Craig eats her Pie
Pull-Out's what She's got

He's the Hot Shot
Hot Shot
TweekMaster Craig

Maaa Waaa
Maaa Waaa

TweekMaster Craig
He's a one of a kind
Screaming 'Bloody Monkey'
Bogging out his Mind

He's the Master of Sex
He's the Master of Wheels

He's the Master of Sex
He's the Master of Wheels

He's the Master of Sex
He's the Master of Wheels

He's the Hot Shot
Hot Shot

TweekMaster Craig!

(c) 1994 John Kaczanowski, Kurt Weller

David Pirkola Healthcare Fund

I was saddened to find out that David Pirkola, owner of the Apparitions Comic and Bookstore in Kentwood, had been shot last Friday night in a hold up.

I spent many a penny at Apparitions in the early nineties, as it was one of the first shops in the area to carry my favorite manga titles. Mr. Pirkola was a very warm-hearted man who truly enjoyed chewing the comic book fat. He always made sure that your books were in on time and that you left with something in your hand and a little less in your pocket.

Please take a moment to join the Plaza of the Mind in sending out some good vibes to him, and if you happen to be financially blessed as well, a donation fund has been set up for Mr. Pirkola over at ifanboy for anyone interested in helping him out.

Best wishes Dave!

Helios

Ex Libris: Basics in Photography and Architecture

Here is a Picture of my Daughter

I was told that this was the name of my website.

I felt that I must create this in case the person that informed me of this was somehow, somewhere correct.

I have no idea what it signifies or what if will contain but have a feeling that time will tell.

http://hereisapictureofmydaughter.blogspot.com/