Posted on March 31, 2011 by vbrummond in
Street Team Meeting This is the weekly Street Team meeting that takes place in the IRC channel. If is open for the public so feel free to attend if you are interested in Severed Fifth. The key points will be posted in the forums after the meeting as well. The meeting is today at 3pm/8pm [...]
This is the weekly Street Team meeting that takes place in the IRC channel. If is open for the public so feel free to attend if you are interested in Severed Fifth. The key points will be posted in the forums after the meeting as well.
The meeting is today at 3pm/8pm UTC! Feel free to take part if interested.
Takes place every Thursday 3pm Eastern/8pm UTC at #severedfifth on irc.freenode.net. You can also go here to join the room directly from your browser.
Posted on March 24, 2011 by vbrummond in
Street Team Meeting This is the weekly Street Team meeting that takes place in the IRC channel. If is open for the public so feel free to attend if you are interested in Severed Fifth. The key points will be posted in the forums after the meeting as well. When And Where? Takes place every [...]
This is the weekly Street Team meeting that takes place in the IRC channel. If is open for the public so feel free to attend if you are interested in Severed Fifth. The key points will be posted in the forums after the meeting as well.
Takes place every Thursday 3pm Eastern/8pm UTC at #severedfifth on irc.freenode.net. You can also go here to join the room directly from your browser.
Posted on March 20, 2011 by vbrummond in
S0rceress0 is still going strong with the short stories based on the music of Severed Fifth. This tale features Politicold, a song that features a lot of extended jam sessions and wailing solos. An ever increasing reality is to fear that your vote does not count. Equally as much so giving up your right to [...]
S0rceress0 is still going strong with the short stories based on the music of Severed Fifth. This tale features Politicold, a song that features a lot of extended jam sessions and wailing solos. An ever increasing reality is to fear that your vote does not count. Equally as much so giving up your right to vote that so many have fought for. Check out the original here.
Colin’s eyes flew open at the first sharp tone of the alarm clock. Election Day. He slapped the alarm clock irritably and rolled over in a huff just as the automatic timer turned on the television and the coffee maker. He could hear the sounds of the weather report. Who cared about weather, there were other things to think about today!
It took Colin precisely forty-five minutes to shower, shave, and get dressed. He kept an ear on the television the entire time he ate breakfast as he scanned the newspaper. Why did all the stocks seem to drop just before election day? Election depression, he thought.
“Taxes are expected to rise by twelve percent in the next two years if Proposition seventy passes reports the New York Times…”
Disgusted, Colin threw his spoon and bowl into the sink, not bothering to finish the cereal. Taxes. He couldn’t count how many times he had attempted to find out exactly where the tax money went. “We used it to create new building codes”, said one official. “We do have to pay our inspectors”, said another. Colin made a face. The inspectors made ten percent over what anyone else in the whole engineering department made and they get a twenty percent raise? Building codes hadn’t been changed in almost thirty years. Sure there was a flirtation with changing the codes but then they would have had to deal with allowing new manufactured housing into the city limits. That would have cut their profits from the “city projects” they had built and got rent from.
Colin sat at his computer. Accountability …
“The Chicago Tribune today reports a watchdog group has an eye on Congressman Richard Pombo after learning he has utilized over 357,000 dollars in campaign funds to give to family members and spend on vacations…”
Ah yes, that had been an issue. How many more congressmen took $10,000 per night stays in high class hotels on the public dollar? Who was actually accountable?
“America MUST remain the worlds economic superpower…”
Because Americas economy was going so well wasn’t it, Colin thought. He had one late payment on his mortgage and trying to get refinancing from the bank to put a new roof on had gone sour very fast. They had offered him an enormous interest rate. If they didn’t think he could pay, why would they create a rate he definitely couldn’t pay? Were they trying to take advantage of him? Make him desperate and then rip the house out from under him when he couldn’t make the payment? Colin lifted his eyes back to the television where they were just reporting the amount of home loan defaults and bankruptcies in the county for the past year. How many of those loan defaults had been manipulated?
The news slipped into political mode, reporting party estimates for polling numbers, turn-out, and then slipping into advertisements. Colin sipped on his third cup of coffee. It all started with the advertisements, then caucuses, conventions, the primaries! God the primaries where only people of a particular party can vote for a nominee. In open primaries the parties raided each other trying to get the candidate they wanted to run against nominated. Then came the final vote. If you didn’t like who got through the primaries, too bad. There were all kinds of small parties, but only two parties that counted. Democrat and Republican. Colin was sick of the party crap.
“We’re Republicans. We should be better than them. I’m Dale Peterson…”
Reality check, we’re supposed to be one nation, Colin thought as he grabbed his keys and headed to the car. It was like Animal Farm! We’re all equal but obviously some of us are more equal than others.
“Every time I speak about my hope for America, the cynics in Washington roll their eyes. You see, they don’t believe we can actually change politics, and bring an end to decades of division and deadlock…”
There was no change, there never would be. Each election season since 1952 it was all the same; war, the woeful economy, and taxes. The line for the polling house was thin.
“Here is your punch card, pick any booth you like, and sign here please..” Colin smiled at the woman running the polling house. “I might be awhile”, he said. “Oh take your time. Nobody’s going to rush you.” the woman smiled back.
Inside the booth Colin stared in dismay at the amount of candidates, propositions, bills, new taxes, and amendments. It was like a second job walking in here!
“Big ideas for serious problems, John McCain…” “My change in party will allow me to be re-elected” “Clearly you don’t understand modern politics!” “Fifty years in Iraq…”
Colin’s hand hovered, the punch tool in his hand cutting a ridge into his thumb and forefinger. Who to trust? What to believe?
“A new group falsely accuses Republicans of voting against body armor for the troops. Both sides have misled the public about this issue” “Unemployment at an all time low since the depression…” “Bring troops … and complete the dang fence!” “…a man who can make ours a government of the people once again.”
Colin sighed and put the punch tool down. I don’t understand, he thought. Why can’t people just TALK instead of talking without saying anything? When they do say something, it’s not worth hearing.
The politicians all worked so hard in turning the American people against each other. Republicans decrying Democrats, Democrats crying foul, Presidents sending campaign promises to the wind once elected. They needed a new system. This wasn’t working anymore. They needed a system that believed in everyone, that told every person that they belonged, that they mattered, and that their basic needs would not be taken away from them.
Colin removed the punch card from the slate and began to walk out, then stopped at the curtain. He pursed his lips and thought, then turned back and in the entry for “Write in candidate” he wrote:
Gumby
Posted on March 19, 2011 by vbrummond in
About The Campaign UAE Street Team wizard Neil Oosthuizen is coordinating a world wide postering campaign for all the local teams to take part in. Feel free to take part even if you are not active in a local team as every little bit goes a long way! Anyone interested can find fliers and other [...]
UAE Street Team wizard Neil Oosthuizen is coordinating a world wide postering campaign for all the local teams to take part in. Feel free to take part even if you are not active in a local team as every little bit goes a long way! Anyone interested can find fliers and other materials at this page: http://www.severedfifth.com/streetteam/materials/
Right people… in the words of a certain Mr. Beauregard “Buck” Tuddrussel, “IT’S GO TIME!”
On the Severed Fifth Street Team Meeting held on the 17th of March it was decided to have a coordinated Postering Campaign by all of the Street Teams, a real team effort to complement the excellent album being created as well as the new book project also recently started.
So I have created a wiki page that should include just about all the info required to pull this off and also the teams will be able to edit it to add information on any planned events for that week… then there is also this forum thread as a means of communication and getting feedback on the events as well…
So wander over to this wiki page and start plotting 
Cheers Neil
Posted on March 19, 2011 by nlsthzn in
Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself – Morpheus Well, in the case of the Severed Fifth Matrix I can tell you that it is a Wiki page that is “designed to list all of the different websites, forums, fanzines, media outlets and more that [...]
Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself – Morpheus
Well, in the case of the Severed Fifth Matrix I can tell you that it is a Wiki page that is “designed to list all of the different websites, forums, fanzines, media outlets and more that could be and should be interested in Severed Fifth, our community, and our philosophy. By creating the one true list of all of these places around the world, we can help divide and conquer in getting the message out about Severed Fifth!”
So this is a call to all Street Team members, fans and anyone else that has a link that they think should be added to get over to the Matrix and add them to the list. There is also a Forum thread that can be used for any discussions/comments/questions.
The Matrix will become an indispensable tool in the growth and spread of Severed Fifth and the Street Teams.
Posted on March 18, 2011 by vbrummond in
Fanzine 4 Released – Fri Mar 18, 2011 This is the latest release of the Severed Fifth Fanzine. This one features more community made content, including the first story by S0rceress0 and many examples of great artwork. Future releases of the fanzine will be much more openly developed and tracked on the Severed Fifth wiki. [...]
This is the latest release of the Severed Fifth Fanzine. This one features more community made content, including the first story by S0rceress0 and many examples of great artwork. Future releases of the fanzine will be much more openly developed and tracked on the Severed Fifth wiki. Stay tuned to the news and forums if you are interested in being a Fanzine contributor!
As always, you can find the old releases and the latest one here: http://www.severedfifth.com/releases/fanzine/
It is the start of a new year, and the start of a new age for music. Great composers came before us that shared their gift with the world. Not for money or fame; They wanted others to delight and enjoy music as they did. It is upon this rock that we stand to create music today; No different than it was in the past and with no less honesty.
The music industry today is not as it should be. It tends to take away the freedom of artists to create and share their music. It is like a cycle of decay that needs a fresh new outlook.
Enter Severed Fifth, a project started by Jono Bacon to release completely open and free music for all to share. This is nothing new, and such bands exist and even are popular among fans. Severed Fifth does not just exist to make music however. They exist to make a difference. Severed Fifth aims to change the music industry for the better; and to end the cycle of decay that is causing such a damper on the freedom to create and share.
A large part of what Severed Fifth hopes to accomplish and change the music industry is about giving other bands an example. They can begin to realize that they can do this too, and not have to depend upon and industry or economy.
The fans and advocates of Severed Fifth are called the Street Team; A group of fans and volunteers who support a positive change in the music industry. Severed Fifth make their music uniquely for the fans whom advocate and share it further. They accomplish this with several community projects and collaboration and usually just plain fun! Anyone is welcome to contribute and call themselves a member of the Street Team.
This fanzine is made by the community, for it. Anyone is welcome to take things into their own hands and contribute. I give you, Fanzine Edition # 4
Posted on March 18, 2011 by vbrummond in
They Prey In Written Word The second chapter of S0rceress0′s stories based on the music of Severed Fifth has been released. This time around the story is based on They Prey, a multifaceted song and one of my personal favourites. S0rceress0 has a talent for really making a story feel tangible and in this case [...]
The second chapter of S0rceress0′s stories based on the music of Severed Fifth has been released. This time around the story is based on They Prey, a multifaceted song and one of my personal favourites. S0rceress0 has a talent for really making a story feel tangible and in this case chillingly real. I highly recommend a read. You can find the original at: http://s0rcy.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/they-prey/
Where desert turns to scrub, and the scrub begins to give way to trees, a voice breathes in the darkness. It comes from nowhere, but everything before it falls silent. We were eating around the fire when the whine crossed the sky. Like slow lightning we watched the fire fall from the sky and hit the ground. Each piece of fire came closer to the village. We could hear the thud as they hit. Whistling balls of fire began to fall all around us. We turned our faces to the dust, hands gripping the ground. No one knew where the next ball of fire would hit. For long minutes we squeezed our eyes shut until the fire stopped raining from the sky. When silence fell again we began to get up. The noise had made everyone skittish and no one knew where to look. Through the darkness we heard hooves, then gunfire, and shouts.
“KILL THE SLAVES!” “KILL THE SLAVES!”
The raucous cries combined with dust as horses pounded through the village, chasing people down. The voices became intertwined with people screaming into insensible chaotic shouting. They chased the hunted down. Vehicles came on the heels of the horses. Grass covered homes turned into flames. Men and women ran in every direction. In the middle of the chaos, a man is caught by many hands. A rope is tied roughly around his ankles. He calls out to his captors, “Why are you doing this?” “What do you want?” The voice in the darkness breathes back no answer. A horse drags the man onto the path through the trees. Within the forest the eyes of the predators are cold and unfeeling. The voice in the darkness does not care if men die. Inside the trees, where no one can see, They take their toll. When they are finished, all that is left of the man and the village are smoking, charred remains.
They did not tell us what they wanted. They shot, and burned, and trampled, and took and took and took. Then they came again. They came many times. Some times the fire rained from the sky, some times it did not, but they were always there. In the end they did not leave us so much as a spoon to bury our dead. We do not know why they are doing this. We know they will come again. The voice in the darkness breathes hate for us. And they will come again until we are no more.
Posted on March 16, 2011 by nlsthzn in
In February this year there was a post about some Ring Tones and Message Tones created from Severed Fifth songs and since then several more fans and dedicated Street Team Members have been expanding the library of available tones to try and suit any taste. torontomario, who is well known for all the awesome wallpapers [...]
In February this year there was a post about some Ring Tones and Message Tones created from Severed Fifth songs and since then several more fans and dedicated Street Team Members have been expanding the library of available tones to try and suit any taste.
torontomario, who is well known for all the awesome wallpapers he has created, has added two ring tones, while another very active forum and IRC member x1101 has done the same.
All ring/message tones are available for download and can be found on the opening post of this forum thread
Please feel free to join in on the fun and add your own creations by posting us a link on the same forum, we are eagerly awaiting more awesome Severed Fifth Tones.
Posted on March 16, 2011 by vbrummond in
s0rceress0 is a friendly face in the forums and IRC in the Severed Fifth Community and has written a gripping short tale about the song Forgotten Heroes. The tale covers the stories of friends and families and memories of the war, they as children, fought. This is a testament of the powerful bonds we as [...]
s0rceress0 is a friendly face in the forums and IRC in the Severed Fifth Community and has written a gripping short tale about the song Forgotten Heroes. The tale covers the stories of friends and families and memories of the war, they as children, fought. This is a testament of the powerful bonds we as a community share as well. The introduction, from s0rceress0 herself:
Forgotten Heroes is a story based off the music and lyrics performed by the metal band Severed Fifth in their album Nightmares By Design. Severed Fifth’s philosophy is to change the music world by providing their music under a Creative Commons license. Please take the time to see the site and download some great music at: http://www.severedfifth.com Join the forum and help change the music world!
Posted on March 15, 2011 by jono in
One of the things that has been awesome as the Severed Fifth train keeps on chugging along around the world, is how people are using the music and their skills in different ways. In particular, we have seen a lot of videos hitting the net, some live videos, some tuition videos, and some other fun [...]
One of the things that has been awesome as the Severed Fifth train keeps on chugging along around the world, is how people are using the music and their skills in different ways. In particular, we have seen a lot of videos hitting the net, some live videos, some tuition videos, and some other fun videos. Here are some of the latest…
First up, thanks to Wayna Marsala for putting together an awesome video of a live performance of Fallout when Severed Fifth played MADHOUSE in San Francisco a few weeks ago:
Next, thanks to John Ryus for videoing our live performance of Machines Of War on Saturday night at Chris’s Club in Vallejo
My father in law, Vance Smith, is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Vance works in real-estate and his company J. Rockcliff made a rather amusing video of a bunch of their team making a music video. Of course, Vance was representing Severed Fifth!
Street Team regular torontomario (author of most of the Severed Fifth Wallpapers) has been sharing his skills and using the Severed Fifth eagle as the source of this. Check out his Inkscape tuition video:
Next, check out Mountain Trail, a video of him playing Guild Wars, by Street Team regular Che:
Finally, it is always awesome to see Severed Fifth music in videos. Check out Drill Down on this Mudfest 2011 video:
Remember, folks, part of the reason why we are working to change the music industry to help create a culture in which it is awesome to take any music and share it in videos or elsewhere. \m/
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