I really like this movie. For me it is somewhat similar to Napoleon Dynamite in that the director does not feel rushed all the time. I for one can definitely approve of realistic portrayals of life, even if it means you have to sit through some awkward moments.

The Life Aquatic is about a washed up Jaq Cousteau type figure who loses his best friend while filming a documentary. He boldly proclaims that after being a drunkard for one day that he will embark on this quest to kill the thing that got his friend. His oddball team ends up following along with some new members including his recently reunited son, a pack of interns seeking school credit and a pregnant report. Hilarity ensues soon after of course.

There are a lot of mini-memorable moments that I’m sure I’ll be reliving with Parr for the next few days. Plus the Ping Island/Lightning Strike Rescue Op tune by Mark Mothersbough is so infectious I think it will stay with me eternally.

The Life Aquatic is one of those movies that I can see myself championing although I think it would be folly to think that everyone would like it.

It can be slow, demented and awkward but it is very amusing none the less. I give it 4 out of 5 smegs, which um… in this case should be considered good.

Don’t forget to check out The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou site for previews, wallpapers and other goodies. It’s quite the perfect use of flash, video and other yummy technologies.

An hour of searching online for the song turned up nothing but preview clips. Ten seconds (literally!) of searching on DC++ found this audible gem.

…I feel shot right through with a bolt of blue… Oh! Hello there, I didn’t notice you. Yes, I’ve been singing. Why you ask? Well because I enjoy doing embarrassing things on the PS2 that I wouldn’t dare do in public.

That’s right. You may have heard about Dance Dance Revolution (one of my all time favorite games along with Dune II and Sam & Max) but you haven’t HEARD nothing yet.

Karaoke Revolution! Yes! Sing into your PS2. Use your falsetto. Sing like a muppet. Do Weird Al lyrics instead of the normal ones. The skies the limit when you open up yourself to social embarrassment.

I personally enjoy making up alternate lyrics on the spot. It’s a lot like rapping, you have to come up with a rhyme and quick. Plus, it better flow with your previous lines or it’s not going to flow.

I had Parr laughing her butt off tonight in case you were wondering.

So, I had a blast, sonically maimed some songs, got a few platinum albums (mostly when I sing Bizarre Love Triangle, love that one) and almost blew out my voice.

My voice is only level 1 right now but it’s gaining xp really fast. I’m sure eventually it will be harder to gain levels or even catch up to Parr since she started her character with Chorus Class skill.

I’ve got too get things ready for the wedding between Parr & I or at least that is what I keep telling myself. I seem to be extremely talented at finding other things to occupy my time, work, programming, video game demos and new music.

Speaking of new music, the item currently distracting me is the very excellent Metamorphoses by Jean Michel Jarre. The music can be considered New Age or Electronic and uses all electronic samples which the occasional cool voices/quotes thrown in. Not your typical dance hall music though, it’s something higher. The emotions run deeper yet the music tapestry itself can be very simple. Perhaps its the Jean Michel Jarre’s clean sound that always entranced me. It’s the kinda music that can put me in a trance and always helps me code / reflect on life / relax / think new things and more.

I’ll be savoring this album for the next few days playing it perhaps even donning headphones for that extra bit of sound escape. For this I thank you Jarre, you have been a close part of my music life since I first started listening to you as a very young and troubled teenager. How far we have come together.