Light And Dark

Image: Mr Bojangles

I'm a bit ill educated on the musical history of Lee Coombs but after looking at his release catalog I'd say it was fair to assume that he's one of the prominent DJ's of the past 10 years or so. I received two of his newest tracks that appear on his third album 'Light and Dark', including the title track and I'm hooked. I suggest you have a listen to them too but first here's a bit of info about the man.

‘Light and Dark’ is in Coombs own words “a true tech funk album”, an amalgam of sounds and influences from dance music’s often disparate scenes. Alongside acts like Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes and Elite Force, Coombs has pioneered this open minded attitude and helped forge the sound of ‘tech funk’, a fusion of techno, breaks, house and electro. On this long player Coombs takes the tech funk spirit and develops it to the n’th degree, it is a true melting pot of influences, from the opening bars of the Diva driven Control with the wonderful Katherine Ellis to the final refrain of the heavily Echo & the Bunnymen inspired ‘Blues I’m Singing’.

Lee Coombs feat. Katherine Ellis - Control.mp3 (Mediafire)
Lee Coombs - Light And Dark.mp3 (Mediafire)

Dodgems

Photo: Le Moribond

Here's yet another update from recent featured artists Whis This, some more jackin' fidgit electro in the form of two original tracks and two remixes. Check out the two versions of Dodgems, the first a little down tempo to the second which has plenty of bass and even a dubstep break. Also a brilliant remix of M.I.A.'s 'Tic Toc'.

Whis This - Dodgems pt.1.mp3 (Mediafire)
Whis This - Dodgems pt.2.mp3 (Mediafire)
M.I.A. feat Rye Rye - Tic Toc (Whis This 3 Step Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)
Fukkk Offf - Love My Shake (Whis This Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)

Wake Up

Image: Jonas Bergstrand

You may remember a while back I posted some remixes and a mini interview with Meterhead, well they're back with another fine collection of remixes including official ones due for label release. Here's there latest EP all zipped up and ready for download including remixes for Wale, Black Lips and Acid Girls. Also, check out the EP from July featuring remixes of Richard Vission & Static Revenger, Pop Levi and Tittsworth.

Meterhead Remix EP Oct 09.zip (Direct Link)
Wale ft Lady Gaga - Chillin (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Black Lips ft. GZA - Drop I Hold (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Acid Girls Ft. Frankmusik - Wake Up (Meterhead Remix).mp3

Meterhead Remix EP July 09.zip (Direct link)
Richard Vission & Static Revenger Feat. Luciana - I Like That (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Richard Vission & Static Revenger Feat. Luciana - I Like That (Meterhead Instrumental).mp3
Pop Levi - Police Sign (Meterhead Remix).mp3
Pop Levi - Police Sign (Meterhead Instrumental).mp3
Tittsworth - Drunk as Fuck (Meterhead Dark Disco Instrumental Remix).mp3

Sun Cross

The sun cross,The wheel cross, sun cross, Odin's cross is a cross inside a circle, is a common symbol in artefacts of Prehistoric Europe, particularly during the Neolithic to Bronze Age periods. It is the simplest conceivable representation of the union of opposed polarities in the Western world. It often stood for the sun and for the tree of life. It may be compared to the yin-yang symbol of the Eastern world.
A similar astronomical symbol represents the Earth, while the Sun is symbolized by a circle with a central dot.
Along with other ancient symbols, Pagans use the sun cross in practicing a reconstruction of ancient Celtic, Germanic and Slavic pre-Christian religion and culture.

Rod of Asclepius

The rod of Asclepius, also known as the asklepian, is an ancient symbol associated with astrology, the Greek god Asclepius and with healing. It consists of a serpent entwined around a staff. The name of the symbol derives from its early and widespread association with Asclepius, the son of Apollo, who was a practitioner of medicine in ancient Greek mythology. His attributes, the snake and the staff, sometimes depicted separately in antiquity, are combined in this symbol.The Rod of Asclepius also represents the constellation Ophiuchus, the thirteenth sign of the sidereal zodiac.
The rod of Asclepius symbolizes the healing arts by combining the serpent, which in shedding its skin is a symbol of rebirth and fertility, with the staff, a symbol of authority, befitting the god of medicine.

Maltese cross

A cross with triangular arms that taper towards the centre, sometimes having indented outer sides: formerly worn by the Knights of Malta.
The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection and a badge of honor. Its story is hundreds of years old.
The eight points are said to symbolize the eight points of courage:Loyalty, piety, generosity, bravery, glory and honour, contempt of death, helpfulness towards the poor and the sick and respect for the church.
Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. It was also the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century.
The Maltese cross was depicted on the two mils coin in the old Maltese currency, and is now shown on the back of the one and two Euro coins.In the United States what are called Maltese Crosses are often used by fire departments.

Labarum Meaning

First adopted by the Emperor Constantine after his conversion to Christianity. It is described as a pike bearing a silk banner hanging from a crosspiece, and surmounted by a golden crown. It bore a monogram of the first two letters (CHR) of the name of Christ in its Greek form. Later, the name was given to various modifications of this standard.
As to the monogram, it was a combination of the letter X, Chi, and P, Rho, the initial syllable of Christos.

Traditional Style Tattoo Skull

Maximus

Photo: Sanne Sannes

California's Harvard Bass has added his touch to Beni's latest release Maximus out now on Kitsune. Its an electro stormer, perfect for dropping mid set when the place is already dripping from the ceiling at 2am. Check out the video for the original version here.

Beni - Maximus (Harvard Bass Remix).mp3 (Mediafire)

Patriarchal Cross Symbolism

The Patriarchal cross is a variant of the Christian cross.
Similar to the familiar Latin cross, the Patriarchal cross possesses a smaller crossbar placed above the main one, so that both crossbars are near the top.

Sometimes the patriarchal cross has a short, slanted crosspiece near its foot. This slanted, lower crosspiece often appears in Byzantine Greek and Eastern European iconography, as well as Eastern Orthodox churches.
The symbol, often referred to as the patriarchal cross, appeared in the Byzantine Empire in large numbers in the 9th century.

The top beam represents the plaque bearing the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." The bottom beam may represent a balance of justice.

Valknut Symbol

Valknut is a Viking symbol of three interconnected triangles, and appears on various Germanic objects. A number of theories have been proposed for its significance.
The name Valknut is an unattested modern invention used to describe the symbol, and was not used contemporaneously when the symbol was used. The Valknut has been compared to the three-horned symbol found on the 9th century Snoldelev Stone, and may be related to it.
The word valknut is a neologism: it is formed in modern times through combination of ON valr, ‘the dead’ or ‘the slain’ and knut, ‘knot’.
The original meaning and function of the valknut is not wholly clear. The number three is a very common magic symbol in many cultures. However, in Scandinavian context three multiplied by three might designate the nine worlds, which are united by the Yggdrasil tree.

Hammer And Sickle

The hammer and sickle originate from the unique Russian unity of the peasants (the sickle) with the workers (the hammer) who together formed the Soviet Russian state.

It was the emblem of the Soviet Union, adopted in 1923 and consisting of an insignia of a hammer with its handle across the blade of a sickle and a star above.

This emblem was made during the Bolshevik Revolution.It is best known from having been incorporated into the red flag of the Soviet Union, along with the Red Star. It has also been used in other flags and emblems.

Some anthropologists have argued that the symbol, like others used in the Soviet Union, was actually a Russian Orthodox symbol that was used by the Communist Party to fill the religious needs that Communism was replacing as a new state "religion." The symbol can be seen as a permutation of the Russian Orthodox two-barred cross.

Flaming Chalice

The flaming chalice combines two archetypes - a drinking vessel and a flame - and as a religious symbol, has different meanings to different beholders.
It is the most widely used symbol of Unitarianism and the official logo of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and other Unitarian and UU churches and societies.
The symbol had its origins in a logo designed by Austrian refugee Hans Deutsch for the Unitarian Service Committee (USC) during World War II.
The chalice symbol is often shown surrounded by two linked rings.
Many Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian congregations feature flaming chalice symbolism on their signs, logos, and in their meeting places. Some congregations light a chalice while saying opening words at the beginning of weekly worship services.

Cego Tattoo - Lagos, Portugal

Eldno Pires, mais conhecido como Cego Tattoo, é mais um participante em terras lusitanas. Cego Tattoo é brasileiro e tatuador profissional na cidade de Lagos, em Portugal. Confira a primeira parte dos trabalhos enviados por Cego Tattoo.

Cego Tattoo

Endereço: Lagos, Faro - Portugal

E-mail: cegotattoo@gmail.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/cego_tattoo

Eye of Providence

The Eye of Providence, also known as all-seeing eye, is a symbol showing an eye often surrounded by rays of light or a glory and usually enclosed by a triangle. It is sometimes interpreted as representing the eye of God watching over humankind.

In the modern era, the most notable depiction of the eye is the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States, which appears on that nation's One Dollar bill.

The Pyramid and the All-Seeing Eye on the American dollar bill are the ultimate “conspiracy theory” symbol. And there’s a good reason for that. They reveal at the same time who the conspirators are, where they’re from and where they want to go. The fact that the Great Seal is an occult and Masonic is a fact, proven by the writings of the Founding Fathers themselves and masonic documentation.

Cross Of St. Peter

Peter is believed to have been crucified upside down at his own request, as he did not feel worthy to die the same way as Jesus. Therefore many Christian sects use this cross as a symbol of humility.

The Cross of St. Peter (Petrine Cross or Peter's Cross) is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, but in recent times also used widely and incorrectly as an anti-Christ symbol, a common but popular misconception. The correct symbolism for the anti-Christ is a inverted crucifix with Jesus Christ hung inverted upon the crucifix.

It is often associated with Satanism and anti-religious attitudes, as it is considered to represent the opposite of Christianity by inverting its primary symbol, the Latin Cross.

Cross And Crown

The Cross and Crown is a traditional Christian symbol, appears in many churches , that has aswell been used in heraldry.It is generally interpreted as symbolizing reward in heaven (the crown) coming after the trials in this life (the cross). The attribute appears in the seal of the Church of Christ, Scientist, where it is surrounded by the words "Heal the Sick, Cleanse the Lepers, Raise the Dead, Cast Out Demons", from the Gospel of Matthew, 10:8. In this attribute the crown stands for victory over death.

Japanese Tiger Tattoo

Sexy Japanese Tiger Tattoo

Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes

Photo: Michael Bojkowski

You may remember a while back I posted some remixes by Argentinian producer JMP
well, he's back with an awesome eclectic mixtape spanning numerous genres of disco and electronica.

DJ JMP - Promo Mixtape October 2009.mp3 (Mediafire)
01. Junkie XL - Cosmic Rave
02. LCD Soundsystem - Tribulations (Lindstrom Remix)
03. Moulinex & Xinobi - D.I.S.C.O Texas Theme (Esto! Remix)
04. Classixx - I'll Get You (Feat Jeppe)
05. Scratch Massive - Spirit Catcher Remix (Baba Black Edit)
06. Retro Grade - Moda
07. Mousse T Suzie - All Nite Long (Dimitri From Paris Dub Ledisco Mix)
08. Hugg and Pepp - Sweet Rosie (Disco dub)
09. Cassius - Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes (Don Diablo Remix)
10. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo (Dada Life Guerilla Remix)
11. Fuckk Offf - More Than Friends (Markus Lange Stereofunk Remix)
12. Linus Loves - European Vacation (Linus Loves Roadtrip Mix)
13. MSTRKRFT Feat. John Legend - Heartbreaker (Wolfgang Gartner Remix)
14. Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor (LA Riots vs Villains Remix)
15. The Gossip - Love Long Distance (Fake Blood Remix)
16. DJ Alex Kidd - I Feel It (Dirty Mix)
17. Ou Est Le Swimming Pool - Dance The Way I Feel (Avh Dlub Mix)
18. Mason - Exceeder (Original Mix)
19. Calvin Harris - Ready For The Weekend (Fake Blood Remix)
20. Don Rimini - Hools (Mashed Paper Klub Feat. Floating Remix)
21. The Disco Villains - We Just Came to Get the Party Started (Night Drugs Remix)
22. Acid Girls - The Numbers Song
23. Alter Ego - Rocker (Dub) 192k
24. Proxy - Raven (Flashy Rock Remix)
25. Steve Aoki Feat. Zuper Blahq - I'm In The House (Gigi Barocco Remix)

Whis This

Photo: Popwhore

Whis This are an electro/ fidget duo from Italy. Hailing from different musical backgrounds the duo have started producing both original and remixed material. Check out their efforts below, and in particular my favorite 'Bad Boy'. Don't forget to stop by their Myspace page.

Whis This - Ass Back.mp3 (Mediafire)
Whis This - The Bad Boy.mp3 (Mediafire)
Whis This - BangBangBang.mp3 (Mediafire)

Pimpsoul

Image: Them Thangs

Pimpsoul are an amalgamation of two DJs, a vocalist, an MC and a saxophonist, who between them have over forty years worth of experience in the music scene. The brain behind this new act is Steve Jeffery a.k.a Darft Phunk who had multiple releases on Splank! Records, Breakin Even and Ground Level. Check out this tasty breakbeat mixtape from the man himself to get you warmed up for the weekend. Be sure to stop by the Myspace page and give them some love.

Pimpsoul - Summer Mix Tape 2009.mp3 (Mediafire)
1. Pimpsoul intro
2. Mooqee - Mice Elf - (Bombstrikes)
3. Deadbeats - I can break it down (20/20vision)
3b. Ski Lo - I wish (accapella)
4. A-skillz & Beardyman - Rhythm (Fingerlickin)
4b. C+C Music factory - Do you wanna funky (accapella)
5. Pulp Fusion - Fonky Monkeyy (CDR)
5b. Ultramagnetic MC’s - Poppa Large (accapella)
6. Chad Jackson - Hear the drummer get wicked
7. Micheal Jackson - Just another part of me (Featurecast Regroove)
8. Insane Bangers - LSD
8b. Ador 1-4 - renegade master (accapella)
9. Beat Vandals & Mooqee - Shooting (Bombstrikes)
10. Featurecast - Throw ya hands up (CDR)
11. Chris Joss - Freedom (CDR)
11b. The Gossip - Standing in the way of control (accapella)
12. Pimpsoul - The One (Bombstrikes)
13. Featurecast - Run of Cover (sticky buds remix) (CDR)
14. Les Ryhtm Digitales - Hey you whats that sound
15. Pimpsoul - Bust a dope smoker - (CDR)
16. A-Skillz & Beat Vandals - Funky sounds (Bombstrikes)
17. Bonkers Banger - (CDR)
18. Flat foot - Pimpsoul remix
18b. ODB - Shimmy Shimmy ya (accapella)
18c. Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (accapella)
19. Also Vanucci & Featurecast - Blue Grassed Devil
19b. Drumattic Twins - Feelin Kinda Strange (accapella)
20. Pimpsoul - Noggins Groove (Ground Level)
20b. The Source Ft Candi Staton - You got the love (accapella)
21. Pimpsoul - 25 (CDR)
22. Pimpsoul - Outro

Tattoos – Fashion Or Cosmetic Rebellion

One of the most famous tattoo artists (oh, yes, they’re called artists! Tattoos are a certified form of art) is Scott Campbell. What made him famous? Tattooing. Who made him famous? The rich and famous. And fashionable. Marc Jacobs? He’s got ink all over him. Cartoon ink! Spongebob, Eric Cartman (from Southpark), his pet bull terriers, a Simpson version of Marc himself, two renditions of the Oui porn magazine, Shameless on his chest, Bros Before Hos on the forearm (a tattoo carried by Marc, Scott Campbell himself and a small circle of friends), a couch on his right hip and so many colored stars.

Henna Tattoos - A Natural Way to Decorate Your Body

The sky is the limit with the pattern, design and image that can be made with henna tattoos, but is usually limited to Shades darker colors red, green, brown, or black. This also depends on how your skin reacts since every skin tone will take a henna tattoo ink is slightly different. To see how the ink will appear on your skin test first to make sure you will get the desired results. Prior to decorate your body with a tattoo make sure you choose the model of henna tattoo that you are not disappointed and dissatisfied with the results so you can appear more confident.

Amid tattoo

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Do-It-Yourself Tattoos Pose Health Risks

Do-It-Yourself Tattoos Pose Health Risks

LIBERTYVILLE, IL - FEBRUARY 26: Professional tattoo artist and co-owner Eric Lynn applies a tattoo to customer Teresa Ragan of Vernon Hills, Illinois February 26, 2004 at Liberty Tattoo in Libertyville, Illinois. Professional tattoo artists, as well as health officials, have voiced concerns with the current trend in amateur tattoo work and body piercing. They feel people need to be educated about the possible effects, such as infections and the potential spread of Tetanus and Hepatitis B or C, associated with amateur tattoo and body piercing.

In this photo: Eric Lynn, Teresa Ragan

Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images

Feb 26, 2004

A Secret

Illustration: Bizzare

Well it's been a bit busy around these parts of late so, I'm catching up on posting. First up is yet another fine release on the Bigger Than Barry label featuring a selection of Dubstep, Electro and Midget House remixes of 'A Secret' by the Scarlet Harlots. Its now available to download exclusively on Beatport before a general release on November 2nd.

Scarlet Harlots - 'A Secret' The Remix EP
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Shorterz Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Enigma & Shorterz Dubstep Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)
Scarlet Harlots - A Secret (Kitch 'n Sync Remix CLIP).mp3 (Mediafire)

Sexy Japanese Tattoo

Sexy Japanese Tattoo for women

Beautiful Mermaid Art Tattoos

Beautiful Mermaid Art Tattoos

Tribal Bird Tattoo Designs

Tribal Bird Tattoo Designs

Chinese Dragon Tattoo Art

Dragon Tattoo Art - Finding the printable forms for Dragon Tattoos
By Peter Naughty

Dragon tattoo art was one of the most sought after designs, especially among lovers mutual male. Creature, in spite of the mythical non-existent has strong symbolism attached to it, not to mention the technical challenge when she signed on the body of one.

Dragon tattoos can represent two different meanings depending on how you are portrayed. In the West, and that it is an object of evil and mean winged fire breathing and guards caves with gold and jewelry. Those who want to get the treasures that slaying the dragon first. In this case, dragon tattoos can mean fear, strength, courage and strength of will.

Other symbolic of dragon tattoo art is good luck and wealth and wisdom and how they appear to be in the east. In China, the main code during the celebration of Chinese New Year is also believed that they achieve prosperity and good and good faith. The tattoo design can mean the intelligence, protection, balance and harmony.

Dragon tattoos are very adaptable and flexible body art looks great and the large areas of the body such as the arm and rib cage, chest, back and shoulder. It could be the last one took place in such colors as red and green while others opt for a plain black ink in contact with some of the tribes. Can be portrayed as a monster frightening or similar, charming and kind, and even the small and innocent. It all depends on the type of message the person you want to portray sports tattoos.

When it comes to resources necessary for the design dragon tattoo art, is always better to do your research first before buying one. Read the reviews on the Internet for membership tattoo gallery which are being promoted and see which one suits your needs.