WA2K Radio is now on the air

"Sway" wasn't cut -- at least not the Director's Cut I saw last night. Besides cutting out the silly explanatory voice over by Keifer Sutherland at the beginning trying to "set up" the story (and spoiling some of the metaphysical mystery), the movie is somewhat longer from adding footage cut from the original theatrical release. Some of the special effects, especially the city being "tuned" to the memories of the humans after examining their minds, are more elaborate. It's a murder mystery but that's only a plot framework to lead you to the astonishing answer about the creation of the city. One of the features of this new two disc Blu-ray edition is watching the film with pop-up's explaining each change or addition -- naturally, for film buffs only. It also has the film with commentary by Roger Ebert -- it was his favorite movie of 1998.

"Blade Runner" is about androids and not aliens conquering the Earth. They are made with an expiration date before they have the possibility of developing their own memories over those that were imposed on them, making them dangerous. Sure enough, four of them hijack a ship and make it back to Earth (where they aren't allowed) to find out who made them and if their expiration date can be nullified. Naturally, they aren't very nice going about their chore and Harrison Ford is a "Blade Runner" who is a cop responsible for disposing of them. It's really about the transitory nature of life. It does have a love theme with a bluesy jazz theme by Vangelis (I believe the sax is electronically simulated):

Thanks, Mr. Wizard. I recall now that the idea was to get rid of the androids. That was a lovely theme, incidentally.

Frankly, I only recall Rudger Hauer as one of the androids. I truly did not get the idea from the beginning. I guess if we could choose a theme, it might be something like: "We create and then we kill."

You sent me searching for that fabulous actor and here is the theme from Ladyhawke. (my favorite)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAYduyxFskk&feature=related

Also, Wizard of Light, I appreciate the explanation about the song Sway. Love it.

Took another look at C.I.'s Hawaiian trip. What a fantastic group of pictures, which inspire my goodnight song. (wish satt fs would return and hope he is all right)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3P-RKUyQB8&feature=related

Hopefully we will hear good news from Mr. and Mrs. edgar tomorrow.

Goodnight to everyone, wherever you are.

From Letty with love

good night miss letty.

found this Woody G. for his birthday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NJKx8ObDY

Well, if we're going to really Sway -- here's Michael Buble's dynamite performance:

Good morning Ms Letty,safe trip Ed,LW and all WA2K peeps.As George says,"Never Give Up On A Good Thing!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-efy12ngwk&feature=related
Mr Benson.

Don't know if Ed's driving but,if he is,this is for him....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68C-r9kSLNE&feature=related
Kraftwerk

Hey LW,good call with Dark City.Watched it loadsa times,including the Director's cut.Much prefer it without the talk-over.It's one of those films that,once it gets under your skin,you've just gotta go back for more.Director Alex Proyas made a little gem here.Couldn't tell you the way to Shell Beach but I do know another....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyIi8-BJAQo

Good morning, WA2K radio audience.

L.W. Michael Buble is one of my favorite performers, and love his version of Sway. Thanks, buddy.

Hey, Mr. Mooseman. That one by Woody simply reflects the value of the early folks and their belief in private ownership of land. Then the next thing we know, "THE STATE" creates eminent domain. See what I mean, y'all.

Welcome back, Brit. I really love George Benson, and that song, Never Give Up on a Good Thing, reminds us that often we don't know a good thing when we see or feel it.

The thing that fascinated me about Echo Beach, was the sound of the sax. Very different. Thanks again.

Now for the Autobahn by Kraftwork. I think Jacksonville, Florida decided to imitate y'all, and create their own "roundabout".



So, folks, for our morning song, guess what.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xql99I1VSdI

Hope I didn't miss any contributions. I've already goofed with Scopes and Snopes.

Climbing the apples,but still on a car theme....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMBySC2Pwew
It's a rag top Morris Minor if anybody's interested.
Pulling the plug.
Laters WA2K.

morning miss letty.

gotta run to town for gram, but here's a birthday for ya.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKc-EDHwGN8

Good afternoon, WA2K radio folks.

Brit, that song by Maddness was fantastic. Loved the video, straw hats, and interesting melody, and of course the car.

Hey, Mooseman. My goodness, who was that fellow? Thanks for the tribute to the Dutchman. He could laugh at himself, no?

Today is Forest Whitaker's birthday, and here's a great tribute to his academy award performance. Really like that actor, y'all.

First a little background.

Idi Amin Dada (c.1925] " 16 August 2003), commonly known as Idi Amin, was a Ugandan military dictator and the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin joined the British colonial regiment, the King's African Rifles, in 1946, and eventually held the rank of Major General and Commander of the Ugandan Army. He took power in a military coup in January 1971, deposing Milton Obote. His rule was characterised by human rights abuses, political repression, ethnic persecution, extrajudicial killings and the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. The number of people killed as a result of his regime is unknown; estimates from international observers and human rights groups range from 100,000[2] to 500,000.

From 1977 to 1979, Amin titled himself as "His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC DSO, MC, Conqueror of the British Empire."[5] In 1975"1976, Amin became the Chairman of the Organization of African Unity, a pan-Africanist group designed to promote solidarity of the African states.[During the 1977"1979 period, Uganda was appointed to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights

Dissent within Uganda, and Amin's attempt to annex the Kagera province of Tanzania in 1978, led to the Uganda-Tanzania War and the fall of his regime in 1979. Amin fled to Libya, before moving to Saudi Arabia in 1981, where he died in 2003.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUNTCpFJmhw&feature=related

The Scottish doctor that inspired the title was great in the movie as well, folks.

I went and wiki'd that movie miss letty, I may hafta find that one and watch it...

got hung up on Rembrandt when I got back from the gram doctor pharmacy grocery rallye, and decided he was a rather intriguing fellow.

some more if you don't care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SZrwAv-XNw&feature=related

Hi Miss Letty,

I saw your Jacksonville roundabout and was going to play you a song from a band with Jacksonville roots. Imagine my surprise when I wiki'd them and discovered they're from Gainesville, not Jacksonville. Oh well -- It's sorta semi-close, right?

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - The Waiting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLCJEYLIBQY

Bed time in Germany! Good night...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnH19yT-bE4

Hey, Rock, we can never have too much of the Dutch. Loved that, Kansas.

Just remembered something that I learned in undergrad school.

Rembrandt and the Technique of Chiaroscuro
The term chiaroscuro refers to a strong, self-conscious juxtaposition of light and shade which results in a stunning visual effect in a work of art. The technique was initially pioneered by Leonardo da Vinci, further developed by Caravaggio, and finally perfected by Rembrandt. Over the course of his career, Rembrandt consistently deployed chiaroscuro to produce some of the most visually arresting and psychologically evocative paintings in the history of art. By way of this technique for contrasting and manipulating light and shadow, Rembrandt was able to achieve three specific effects which have become trademarks of his style: dramatic intensity, rhythmic visual harmony, and psychological depth.
The use of chiaroscuro to achieve a dramatic intensification of action or atmospheric mood is something that Rembrandt learned from his study of da Vinci and Caravaggio. By placing the point of greatest illumination on a central, active figure, and simultaneously muting elements of the background, Rembrandt and his Italian predecessors could focus the viewer's attention onto a specific action in a manner similar to the way in which stage-lighting functions in the theater. Furthermore, Rembrandt's calculated manipulation of light and shadow frequently creates atmospheric moods surrounding his figures, thereby imbuing them with a sense of glowing enthusiasm, or (more often) a sense of gloom and mystery.

Well, there's our squirrel. Don't know Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, but I do love the mix that we have on our cyber radio. Thanks for the introduction, gal. (Gainsville is just a little SW of Jacksonville)It was worth the "waiting".

Ah, dear Urs is saying goodnight with the Fab Four. Thanks Germany.Nice to have different countries represented here, right?

I saw another movie with Forest Whitaker called Lush Life. It was different and I enjoyed it because of the jazz aspect and the fact that Forest had Clifford Brown's trumpet. One of the songs from the movie was this one, interpreted by a jazz piano man.

It is a bit like the chiaroscuro of that painter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xxvUJi-73k&feature=related

So, y'all. This is art, jazz, and pop day on WA2K

well, mr and mrs edgarblythe have come and gone, we had a nice visit on the patio, roger and osso came by and then mr and mrs hit the road again.

Thanks, dys, for letting us know about that Blythe couple. Guess they are on their way to Las Vegas, right?

Well, folks, Robert Redford got married in Hamburg, Germany to Sibylle Szaggais. Wonder if she sang this one to him, folks?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O16kxGzhUro&feature=related

More synchronicity, folks. We goofed on Linda Ronstadt's birthday, so we'll play this one that was originally done by Thelonius Monk for a goodnight song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-iN-jIy1LA

Goodnight all,

From Letty with love

g'nite miss letty.

found a little cash to share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3EJmcINs90&NR=1