Word: backgrounds
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...ll…” in which elliptical statements including “Wait a Minute… I… I…” and “Maybe… No…” are set against a blood orange background. The piece, a meditation on the decision-making process, has unsurprisingly been read as a political signifier. For some, it embodies the President’s thoughtful approach to governing; for others, it ironically captures his characteristic indecision and lack of achievement in office. As Ed Pilkington noted in The Guardian...
...entire album relies heavily on its musical originality to justify its artistic endeavor, taking a risk with highly artificial melodies and voice tracks. “Youth Tunes” initiates the record with a synthesizer and a staccato guitar rhythm, while an odd, indiscernible voice warbles in the background and the guitar strums become progressively more ravaging. “Imaginary Friends” insists on an innocent nostalgia with its lilting yet pressing “oh’s,” attempting to pass off its gibberish as distinguishable lyrics. But the auditory pretend game...
...Daniel C. Suo ’10, an Asian-American, it is hard to approach any woman outside his race because he is aware that his Asian background may be an issue...
...Tinkles” the piano man. So this is more of a random observation than a missing plotline, but we caught this character singing in the background of “No Air” and wondered what his deal is. Will he be getting a story? He's in every episode, but he seems like more of an onscreen member of the crew than an actual member of the cast. We think that’s funny, so this is one character FlyBy actually hopes never gets explained...
...Ahern. "Tony's a good friend of mine, and I'd like to see him get [the job] if he really wants it. I'm positive that he does," says Ahern, adding, "Tony is not going to walk into this without a lot of stuff going on in the background. There will be games going on." (Read a Q&A with Bertie Ahern...