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Review by aapatsos — A classic and often hailed as BJH's best work to date, "Once Again" was remastered in 2002 and thisis the version that caught my attention as I looked to familiarise myself with them.Originally released in 1971, it is no surprise that this album is covered by a general veil ofpsychedelia, even if this expressed through the softest of approaches, quite often pop. The closestact that comes to mind is certainly The Moody Blues, where this album shares the "nostalgic" late60's feeling to the nth degree.Eight compositions and another five (although three are simply different takes/versions) comprisethis release, the majority based on very slow tempos - actually many of them can be simply describedas sophisticated pop-rock (and possibly proto-prog) ballads. The one element that stands out isHolroyd's work on the bass lines, easily the proggiest aspect of "Once Again", that otherwise doesnot show any sign of outright innovation. The orchestral work of Robert Godfrey on 'Galadriel' and'Mocking Bird' is certainly worth of mention, giving these two tracks a more pompous, grandioseatmosphere with beautiful arrangements. If it wasn't for the latter I pretty much doubt that theywould be remembered and hailed as fan favourites.'She Said' is possibly the best number here (with the best guitar work), with 'Happy Old World'being possibly the weakest. Although the vocal melodies are pleasant, I get the impression that thetracks tend to drag much longer than they should have, and the experimentation/diversity is notthere to sustain the duration, often leading to repetition towards the end.All and all, a good album with its own character but not in my top list of the early 70's;nevertheless, this psych/blues feeling of nostalgia I get from "Once Again" will make me spin this afew more times in the future.

Communication is an integral element in business and only effective tools can facilitate communication within and outside a company. Among the communication tools that we have today is web conferencing which has received popularity as a result of the benefits it has. Its spectacular conferencing facilities ensure maximum connectivity between individuals separated by distance. The choice of conferencing solutions depends on the type of business as well as the needs of that business. It is possible to know how the members of your company are taking a certain issue through online conferencing because you are able to see them. In addition to this, web conferencing enhances communication in a manner that it is done using sophisticated equipment. A computer, headsets, conferencing software as well as amazing features of the software allow putting across any message clearly and accurately. The video and audio quality of the software used is refined giving clarity and precision required of every topic of discussion. With the internet swiftly becoming accessible by anyone in the world, members of a company scattered worldwide can converge simultaneously. This will strengthen a business and provide room to iron out any issues negatively impacting the performance of the company. As the cost of living, rises it becomes almost impossible to afford some facilities and services necessary for meetings like conference halls and equipment. This negatively impacts the company because its members are not able to meet and catch up on the latest in business. With web conferencing all these problems are eliminated. There is no need of conferencing equipment or space therefore expenses incurred whenever meetings have to be carried out are removed from the budget. At the end of the day, the company spends less and gains more from the achievements of the meetings held. The better part of such meetings is that both the staff members and clients can participate. The web conferencing software has tools that enable presentations to be made and important information shared. To a business, it is a great opportunity for members to share new ideas and display them through video or audio form channeled through the software. A company can deliver demonstrations to various clients around the world about their products and services hence inducing purchase of either of them by these clients. Whenever clients or members of the company have questions or opinions needed to be aired, they can be passed across and discussed during those meetings. Online conferencing is a sure way of increasing productivity of a company and satisfying its vast clientele.

Source: www.antiquiet.com | Fernando Scoczynski FilhoSome people will tell you that looks don’t really count for anything in rock music. Others will tell you that what you’re playing doesn’t mater at all – it’s all about how you’re playing. We’re here to tell you that those people are wrong, and give detailed reasons for why the most important instrument in rock music can have an impact that goes beyond the sound. Here are the twenty-one most iconic guitars in rock music: 12. Gene Simmons’ “Axe” Bass Say what you will about Kiss and their music, it’s pretty much impossible to deny how powerful the band’s image has been over the years, always making them the act to see live rather than listen to at home. But enough about that – Gene Simmons has a bass guitar shaped like a fucking axe. Originally conceived in 1978 as something to make his “Demon” character look a bit more iconic onstage (fire-breathing and spitting blood didn’t give Simmons quite the amount of attention he craved, apparently), it went on to be a fine example of “instrument shaped like ordinary object.” View the full list HERE: http://bit.ly/10LbZPP

www.KISSopolis.comToday In KISStory - 1980: Peter Criss' first departure from KISS. Apparently, Peter Criss was 'voted out' in a band meeting with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Bill Aucoin. Bill Aucoin: "Gene and Paul came to me and said I think we have to replace Peter." A spoken word CD released in 1999 titled "13 Classic KISS Stories" features Bill Aucoin (KISS' first manager) where he also discusses Criss being 'let go': http://youtu.be/RVWXHmD1XGU KISS bassist Gene Simmons has made it clear that Peter Criss was fired; Paul Stanley too has discussed Criss' departure in several interviews, including the commentary on KISSology 2. In Ace Frehley's book "No Regrets", Ace also stated that Criss was fired during a band meeting in which Frehley was outvoted by Gene and Paul. Peter Criss however has maintained that he quit the band. The video for the song "Shandi" was shot in one day, and Peter was out of the band at that time; said Paul Stanley, "After we finished shooting, Peter packed up his things, and went home." Peter Criss officially left KISS on May 18, 1980. As a result, KISS postponed the European tour until the end of August, thus giving the band enough time to find a replacement drummer, whom they found in Eric Carr.

www.KISSopolis.comToday In KISStory - May 18, 1993: The KISS album 'Alive III' is released. The recording of Alive III took place over multiple dates (in Cleveland, Detroit and Indianapolis) during the band's 1992 tour in support of 'Revenge'.

www.KISSOnline.comOn this day in KISSTORY - May 18th, 1993, KISS featuring Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick were inducted into Hollywood's famed RockWalk. At the ceremony in front of fans, friends and family, Paul, Gene and Bruce spoke to the crowd and then left impressions of their hand prints in a block of cement. After adding plates of the KISS logo and their signatures, the stone plaque was later added to RockWalk located at the site of the famed Oriental Theatre now Guitar Center Hollywood. Eric Carr was posthumously inducted into the Rock Walk in 1995 and added to the KISS plaque. Visit RockWalk's website at http://www.rockwalk.com/ and look up KISS under inductees for some more photos of the induction as well as photos of some of RockWalk's KISS memorabilia including an Ace Frehley Les Paul guitar, Peter Criss' boots and Paul Stanley's Iceman guitar and boots.

Review by kev rowland — There may have been a slight line-up change since 2011's 'Epoch' with drummer Theutus having been replaced by Derwydd (the trio are completed by The Watcher vocals/guitar and Grungyn bass/vocals) but this is very much a continuation of where they were before as opposed to a new direction. Like many others I was incredibly impressed by 'Epoch' which brought in a desolation and bleakness not normally heard outside of Norway, and here the guys are back again with Black Metal that is being taken to a whole new level. Remember, these guys are from the fens in England not an isolated fjord yet they manage to bring in a real sense of loss and despair. This is the first release of a new three album deal with Code666 and I bet the label are well-pleased with his outing. From atmospheric gentle keyboards and riffs to something far more hellish this really is an album that shows that British BM can be just as unforgiving and dynamic as that from the European mainland. The more one listens to this the more there is to hear, with a simple complexity that is going to gain this band a lot of praise. Evil comes to those who wait and there is a foreboding and presence in this music that contains plenty of that. www.auralmusic.com

With a new U2 album and tour potentially on the horizon, Bono has been on the road recently. Last month, he took to the stage at a party outside Coachella and paid homage to Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas and he's at it again this month. This past Monday, Bono appeared at the Robin Hood Foundation's 25th anniversary gala at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City alongside Mary J. Blige. They performed just two songs, beginning (unexpectedly) with Moment of Surrender and ending with One, a song the duo has performed together a handful of times dating back to the Vertigo Tour. The videos of each song can be found below, and to summarize, Bono appears to be fine form vocally. The backing house band supported Bono and Blige on both songs, with Bono playing an acoustic guitar during One. One was expected, but as for Moment of Surrender, it was the first performance of the song by a member of U2 since the 360 Tour's final concert in 2011, so it's nice to see that it hasn't been forgotten about. It will be interesting to see if it remains in the setlist when U2 hits the road once again.

Source: Mark PearceHere's KISS fan Mark Pearce with Gene Simmons at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia during Gene's speaking engagement/fan meet and greets on March 5, 2013.

www.KISSopolis.comHere's a sketch drawing of the 'Hottest Band In The World' done by KISS fan Abdiel Von Grave.