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...street performer, pounds on his drum set--a homemade contraption of plastic buckets and dented metal casserole dishes--in front of the Coop. Though most people hurry by Throne with scarcely a glance, no one within a three-block-radius is oblivious to the seemingly incessant pounding of his bass bucket. Pimply pit rats nod their heads in cool appraisal of the rhythm; an elderly lady plugging her ears shoots Throne a contemptuous glare as the scurries by; a yuppie-ish man in a suit drops a bill into Throne's bucket without stopping to listen to a beat...
...Waiting In Vain" is a prime example. In the hands of a lesser artist, the song could easily have degenerated into imitation-reggae drivel, but Lennox handles this material expertly. She completely recreates the song without losing sight of the original spare, beautiful Marley melody. Lennox's funky bass-driven version of "Train In Vain" also shows her gift for creative interpretation. She remains faithful to the original Clash tune, even as she adds her own brand of soul to the ultimate anthem of white-boy angst. When she sings, "All my dreams come tumblin' down," you believe...
...music you listen to and dance to-its hard to avoid moving your body-and think, "Gee, that was fun!" The ska sound centers around a some-what sped-up reggae beat, carnival-type rhythms, frequently humorous lyrics, large bands (sometimes more than seven people) and lots of bass and brass...
...Pietasters is a brief, but potent piece. With its heavy drums and trumpet, the song's rhythmic intensity builds extremely effectively, creating a fun and somewhat eerie mood. The second instumental, "Hi-Ball," by Skavoovie and the Epitones provides a marked contrast. Slower in pace, with piano, heavy bass and lots of horns, it shows the influence of lounge and jazz styles...
Senior attacker Jen Bass led Cornell with five goals, and sophomore defender Liz Robertson added two scores in garnering Defensive Player of the Week honors...