ROCKING OUT WITH SATAN

I've added a page to this blog called "DEVIL MUSIC" - Before getting into this subject I must say up front that I’m an atheist, and Led Zeppelin are one of my favourite bands . But having got that out of the way, I must say I found the article fascinating, and I think there is a surprising amount of truth to it. In England in the early 70’s a bit of public satanism could do wonders for a band’s career.

It's a fairly long article and I didn't write it myself, but have just added some extra pictures - check it out here: DEVIL MUSIC

DO I HAVE A NEW FAN?

 Long ago, in the days before the Covidhoax (pre-2020) I used to have a much more popular blog than this one. It was called www.frot.co.nz and it used to get around 1500 hits each day.

 But in these days of post Covidhoax controlled internet traffic, everything I post online seems to just disappear without trace. So I've come to terms with the idea that my little www.sift.co.nz blog is unlikely to ever put me back in the big league again.

It was a bit of a surprise then to see the hits starting to shoot up this week. My only explanation for this is that I might have a new fan. Maybe an "influencer" with thousands of followers on TikTok or some other lame and gay millennial platform, who is giving me shout outs. 

That would be awesome, and if I ever become massively popular myself, I plan to start advertising crypto meme coins, sustainable organic coffee, & vegan dog biscuits! 

IS ANY ART MY OWN?

 This was a question I pondered after reading people discussing plagiarism vs. original art, and I started wondering where the line between original art vs. plagiarism actually lies.

Here are 10 of my pictures, that I’ve given a percentage score on, starting with 100% original and working down to 50% or less. I’d call anything over 50% my own original art, but this is subjective and totally arbitrary. And that is the nature of art!

All these pictures taken from my old Frot blog have been through a similar process of digital editing, including being cropped to a 1×1 ratio, and finishing off with a black frame and my www.frot.co.nz URL. I’d be happy to post any of these pictures anywhere online, but I’m not a commercial artist, and I imagine some of them would cross an imaginary line in the sand for commercial use. But I have no idea where that line would be. I’d say anything above 50% is fully legit, but below that may not be.

1. FREAK DOG TOMATO THING – 100%

For my first picture I’ll go totally safe – this is originally a painting I did with acrylics on canvas. It’s all from the deranged contents of my subconscious, so I’ll call this 100% original.
 

2. STRANGE SCENE IN THE STREET WITH DOG PISSING – 100%

Most of my art is based on drawings I randomly do using pen on paper and then add colours. This is the sort of bizarre stuff I seem to keep drawing, it’s all mine but don’t ask me to explain it’s deeper meanings!

3. GROOVING OUT AT THE SUPERMARKET – 80%

This is not a photo from a nightclub, it’s actually taken in a supermarket. The guy in the photo just happened to be standing in line in front of me. The original photo looks fairly different, and although the subject might be totally oblivious to the fact that he was being photographed, I’d use this image anywhere and would give it an 80% score.

4.BIG BIRD IS LURKING IN THE BUSHES 80%

This is a photo I took of an ornament in a garden. It is just a mass produced garden ornament so I’m not likely to be sued for copyright! I’d say this is pretty safe ground and score it 80%. Not my original sculpture but the photo is all mine, and I’d happily use this image anywhere.

5. GET THAT FUCKING CAMERA OUT OF MY FACE – 70%

Strangers in the street are one of my favourite photo subjects. I regard anything in the public domain as mine to record, but some people disagree. Would all the people I photograph like me using their photos online? Hell no! – in fact the ones that look pissed off are often my favourites. This lady did not look impressed that I was taking her photo. I like this photo but would be a bit careful about where I posted it. So 70% on this one I guess.

6. A COUPLE OF ABORIGINAL GUYS – 60%

This a drawing I did based on part of a photo of two Australian aboriginal guys. But it’s not my photo and I no longer even have a copy of the original. My drawing is a bit different to the photo but probably fairly recognizable. I’d call this my own art but wouldn’t use it for an advertising campaign!. I’ll score this as 60% original because although I’ve changed it a lot, I’d be on shaky ground if anyone asked about the original photo.

7. SNAKE PSYCHEDELIC PARTY – 50%

This drawing was originally done by a friend – I just coloured it in and did some edits – but she was happy for me to do that and liked how my version looked. I’d call it a collaboration, and would ask permission to use it commercially for any purpose. And if it made a bunch of money I’d give her half, so I’ll call it 50%.

8. AN INSECT AT THE WETA WORKSHOP. 50%

I take photos of all sorts of things, and with things like cars and motorbikes I don’t hesitate to call it my own work. But 3D art is trickier. This is a photo of a sculpture I took at the display at the Weta Workshop here in Wellington.   

https://wetaworkshop.com

My edit does look a bit different to the original, but the original was very cool and I make no claim to there being much of my original art here. So it’s my photo but not really my art. And this is based on a photo of a model from a very commercial source. Where is the line?

9. SKULLS GETTING MARRIED ON A WALL – 50%

Street art is another thing I like to take photos of – It’s not my art though, and I have no idea who originally painted it. So although it's based on my photo, taken in the public domain, it is very recognizable and not my original work. I like to edit photos of street art but have no idea if that is considered OK. 

10. WONDER WOMAN GOES QUAD – ?%

I like to do edits of random pictures from the internet, and from my own image collection. Pictures of Wonder Woman are all over the place, and I have no idea where this original photo came from to start with (but I do have a copy of it). Here I have edited it into four different coloured copies, but Andy Warhol used to do that sort of thing a lot. Is this above or below the 50% line? I have no idea… 

RUSSELL BRAND GAY GATEKEEPER

 

He seems a bit camp, so I thought I’d have a look at some of his ex girlfriends…

 

Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof (2006)

Brand was linked to the late model and television presenter Peaches Geldof, the daughter of singer and philanthropist Bob Geldof, are said to have dated for a month, according the Daily Mirror. She died in 2014 from a heroin overdose. 

She is probably not the best one to start with here because she is the most feminine looking, but this list is chronological. Being the daughter of Bob Goldof with all his highly dubious connections she was likely to have been a victim of mind control.

Kate Moss (2006)

Supermodel Kate Moss was also linked to Brand and the pair were an item for a short period when she was said to be on the rebound from Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty.

Moss was later briefly married to singer-songwriter Jamie Hince.

Georgina Baillie (2006)

One of Brand’s more controversial romances was with glamour model and burlesque performer Georgina Baillie, who was also the granddaughter of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs.

The pair met at a London party but the brief romance became controversial after Brand mentioned it on his radio show with co-host Jonathan Ross, leading both of them to get dropped.

Courtney Love (2006)

Singer of Hole and Kurt Cobain’s ex-wife Courtney Love is said to have had a brief tryst with Brand after the pair met at a London party.

Teresa Palmer (2008)

Australian actress Teresa Palmer, who is known best known for the Sky TV series A Discovery of Witches, embarked on a relationship with Brand while they were working on the Adam Sandler comedy Bedtime Stories.

He later told Conan O’Brien in 2013 on his talkshow: “I had sex with her and a relationship with her and eventually that does get it out of your system.

“I hope that doesn’t sound brutal but that is the nature of the chemical imperative to procreate. I’m sorry, I didn’t design the male libido.”

Palmer is now married to American actor Mark Webber after tying the knot in 2013 and they share five children.

Holly Madison (2009)

Brand is said to have dated Holly Madison, the ex-girlfriend of Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner and The Girls Next Door reality star, after they encountered each other at a party in Las Vegas.

She later married musician Pasquale Rotella with the couple having two children but then went their separate ways in 2019.

Katy Perry (2010)

Brand’s most high-profile relationship was his whirlwind romance and short-lived marriage to singer Katy Perry after the pair worked together on a movie before they got together at the VMAs.

They were married for 14 months before Brand called time on their union via a text message in 2011.

Geri Halliwell (2012)

The sparks are said to have flown between Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Brand at the Olympics closing ceremony but the romance didn’t last long. Halliwell married Christian Horner in 2015.

Jemima Khan (2013)

Socialite Jemima Khan and Brand were romantically linked between 2013 and 2014 and spotted together at events.

Jemima was previously married to Pakistani politician and former cricketer Imran Khan before their split.

Laura Gallacher (2017)

Brand wed again in 2017, tying the knot with businesswoman Laura Gallagher, the sister of Kirsty Gallacher.

The couple have two daughters Mabel and Peggy born in 2016 and 2018.

Well all his ex girlfriends do all seem to have a certain look, but there is no accounting for taste!

"Speaking of fairies, it is hard to believe they ever tried to sell Brand as straight, supposedly dating or marrying Katy Perry, Jemima Goldsmith and others. In a video on YouTube of Messiah Complex, he doesn't hide that he is flamboyantly gay, even going out into the audience to look for a new boyfriend — who he finds in a bearded trucker in a flannel shirt. He kisses and mugs the guy, stopping just short of dry humping him. So we even know what he likes" - Miles Mathis http://mileswmathis.com

SKATEFAHRER

 By 1942 Adolf Hitler had established himself as one of the top pro riders in the burgeoning German urban freestyle scene. He was described in Skateboarder magazine (Deutsche Edition) as "the most shredding dude over a 12-set in Berlin".  Tony Hawk would later list him as one his biggest skating inspirations.