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Mint
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Finding the music that you love
It is a visual that will stay with me for a long time: An abandoned music store, overgrown with plants and weeds, in the middle of a once beautiful and now ruined city; and at the centre of the scene, a pristine acoustic guitar leaning against a box, glowing with an almost ethereal light. A reminder of all that was once lovely and is now lost in this world reeling from a cruel apocalypse, but also, a symbol of hope and possibility. The Last of Us is that unusual zombie show that forces us to look deeper not just at the potential for cruelty in all of us—a lot of post-apocalyptic shows do that—but at the potential for beauty and love at the same time. In this scene, 19-year-old Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey) finds a guitar that has survived the end of the world as we know it in a music store in Seattle, or what was once Seattle, and starts idly strumming it. Eventually, she settles on a song she learnt from her foster father—a-ha's 1984 hit Take on Me. In her version, the original's synth-pop briskness has been stripped away, leaving behind the lovely bones of the song: a soothing melody, a plea for love, a playful serenade. I was familiar with the original Take on Me, of course, given that about 90% of my Spotify library is 1980s music. I had even heard the band's own acoustic version of the song. But this mellow, almost unbearably sweet rendition of it, weighted with meaning and context, has become an obsession in the weeks since this episode aired. I'm sure it's a fairly common experience, though always a special one, for a song that one has known—and even tepidly liked—to suddenly become extraordinary. Also read: The consumer longs for humanity in music, says YouTube's head of music I think a kind of alchemy happens when music is imbued with meaning and force once it becomes part of a powerful story. I remember feeling this way about Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now (performed by Judy Collins), played during the end credits of an especially poignant episode of Mad Men. Suddenly, the always beautiful song seemed to hold the answer to life itself, and I've never shaken off that feeling. Then there's Belinda Carlisle's Heaven is a Place on Earth, used to great ironic effect in the TV adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale. The discordant notes of the music that plays in the background as June, the protagonist, hums the song while watching over a fellow handmaid whose practically lifeless body is being preserved as a vessel for her unborn child felt especially eerie as I played it back just now. There is a woman in Georgia, US, in exactly the same position, in real life, today. There are more cheerful associations as well. How I Met Your Mother led me to some wonderful independent music, including songs by bands like Goldspot and Fort Atlantic that I wouldn't have paid much attention to if the algorithm had thrown them at me randomly. There's the jaunty Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot, which became deliciously spooky and weird after being used in several episodes of Lost; Some thing Stupid in Better Call Saul, the popular love song transforming into an elegy for a dying relationship; Should I stay or should I Go and Running up that Hill in Stranger Things, where both songs become part of the narrative rather than briefly illuminating a moment. We are at the mercy of algorithms in so many aspects of our lives that it's easy to forget what it's like to serendipitously find something we love. It is also entirely possible that I watch way too many TV shows, but what can I say? Thank you for the music, I guess. Also read: Weekly planner: 6 events to beat the blues
Pink Villa
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lazarus Episode 7: Eleina Discovers Hersch's Secret; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Heaven is a Place on Earth,' Doug finds a magazine revealing Skinner once visited a cult that worships an AI named Naga. Eleina, raised in the same commune, returns with Leland undercover to infiltrate it. They reunite with Eleina's mother, Carla, her friend Hanna, and cult leader Billy. Naga, built on Skinner's brain scan, is revealed to be stolen by Billy. After Eleina and Leland are caught, Hanna signals the Lazarus team and the FBI, leading to their rescue and the recovery of Naga's memory bank. Lazarus Episode 7 will see the Lazarus team decipher mysterious numbers hidden in Naga's damaged memory. The sequence will turn out to be coordinates of four islands submerged by global warming, all previously purchased by Skinner. Suspecting a deeper motive, the team will split up to investigate each location, encountering breathtaking natural sights like clear blue skies and pristine oceans. Meanwhile, Eleina, who stays behind at their base, will accidentally uncover a hidden secret about Hersch, which may alter their understanding of the team's true mission. As per the official website, Lazarus Episode 7 will be titled 'Almost Blue,' and is set to premiere on May 19, 2025, at 11:45 pm JST. Despite global time zone differences, viewers in most regions will be able to watch it on the same date. In Japan, Lazarus Episode 7 will air on networks such as Tokyo TV, Osaka TV, TV Aichi, Hokkaido TV, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu. Animax will begin broadcasting the episode later in May at 10:00 pm JST. Internationally, the episode will be available via Toonami and Adult Swim. For more updates from the Lazarus anime, keep an eye on Pinkvilla.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prom dress honors fallen classmate, Rockdale County teen killed on senior skip day
What was supposed to be a night of celebration became a bittersweet tribute for one Rockdale County high school senior, who honored her late prom date in a powerful, viral way. Reya Harrison, a senior at Salem High School, wore a custom-made prom dress by her uncle, Kyle Robertson, in memory of Justin Etienne, her friend and would-be date, who was shot and killed March 19 during a senior skip day at Denny Dobbs Park in Newton County. 'I walked outside and saw Justin hiding on the other side of the car, his hair poking out,' Harrison recalled, referencing the moment he asked her to prom. Etienne was killed just weeks after that 'promposal.' The tragedy left Harrison heartbroken and initially reluctant to attend prom at all. 'I was dreading it,' she said. 'I was very broken. Justin was the kindest person.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] But with encouragement from her family, Harrison decided to honor Etienne's memory in a unique and emotional way — by wearing a custom dress dedicated to him. The gown featured meaningful details: Etienne's name was painted on Harrison's nails, the lyrics from the promposal song, 'Heaven is a Place on Earth' by Mariah the Scientist, adorned her dress straps, and most strikingly, a portrait of Etienne in his matching rose gold tuxedo was printed on the gown's waist. 'When I saw it, I broke down crying,' Harrison said. 'I was so thankful to be able to do this for Justin, to show everyone how important he was.' A video of the moment Etienne's mother, Tierra Neil, delivered Harrison's corsage in her son's place has since gone viral as well. 'I knew he would want her to enjoy her prom despite the circumstances,' Neil said. 'That's how good of a kid my son was.' Neil is now working to ensure her son's death is not forgotten. She recently launched an organization called Justice for Justin, aimed at addressing youth gun violence. 'It was founded on hurt but built on hope,' Neil said. 'Hope that one day this senseless violence can stop, and parents like me won't have to bury their children.' Etienne will be honored by Salem High School during its graduation ceremony on May 21, Neil confirmed. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta HVAC technician among 19 arrested in 'child predator' operation Have you received a random package you didn't order? It could all be part of a scam to defraud you Suspects found guilty in trial for man killed walking on Atlanta BeltLine [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
