Universal Love TRTT Part 6: The Undiscovered Ken

[Established1870]

Sounds like a lot of Islamist wank to me to try and surpass the Jewish/Biblical account of King Solomon, and is probably why the countries that he reportedly ruled over are such economic powerhouses today.

Yeah except in that time Mali was renowned for their massive supply of gold (and salt) and the Mali Empire was one of the richest empires in history under Mansa Musa. On top of that, most modern historians believe Arab scholars and historians a lot more than they do Christian ones (I wonder why) and I'm fairly certain there's a number of westerners at the time who noted this actually happened on their travels in Egypt (Venetian merchants in particular). So yeah I (and just about everyone else who knows about this) am fairly certain it's not "Islamist wank".

Also if we're going to discuss empires who are still economic powerhouses should we go into detail about Greece, Italy , Spain, Portugal or Mongolia?

 

[Janus]

Yeah except in that time Mali was renowned for their massive supply of gold (and salt) and the Mali Empire was one of the richest empires in history under Mansa Musa. On top of that, most modern historians believe Arab scholars and historians a lot more than they do Christian ones (I wonder why) and I'm fairly certain there's a number of westerners at the time who noted this actually happened on their travels in Egypt (Venetian merchants in particular). So yeah I (and just about everyone else who knows about this) am fairly certain it's not "Islamist wank".

Also if we're going to discuss empires who are still economic powerhouses should we go into detail about Greece, Italy , Spain, Portugal or Mongolia?

No, I don't dispute the account of his wealth. What I'm saying is that he probably stripped the resources of his empire to accumulate it, which is why those countries are so impoverished today.

 

[edgie]

Just taught the brother in a law a few tricks and techniques I've developed in regards to songwriting and harmonising guitars.

I don't feel entirely old, past it, and decrepit! Hooray for eternal youth!

Beer anyone?

Sent from mTalk

 

[Burningleviathan]

I hear both. Laurel as the bass tone and Yanny as the higher pitch.

 

[Established1870]

No, I don't dispute the account of his wealth. What I'm saying is that he probably stripped the resources of his empire to accumulate it, which is why those countries are so impoverished today.

1) All gold nuggets in the empire were property of the Mansa (Sultan). Anyone who handed in gold nuggets to the royal treasury got an equal amount of gold dust. That was to ensure inflation didn't ruin Mali's economy because gold was one of the most common things you could find in Mali back then (If Venice came here for gold then they'd have a fair amount of it). Mansa Musa was also famous (according to the greatest traveler of all time, Ibn Battuta) for giving everyone he saw on the street gold coins before going to Mosque every Friday.

2) This guy wasn't the sort to strip people of anything. He actually used his wealth to build a number of schools, universities (look up Sankore University) and mosques for everyone to use. Mali only went to s**t after he died cough*France*cough.

 

[Macca19]

That just says China

 

[jordz82]

Team Yanny here

 

[Contested Marx]

That just says China

Yeah I get China in bad trump voice

 

[dirty2]

I like red wine and whiskey in winter it saves on heating costs

Fortified wine is great this time of year... always take a little out of my barrel to take camping...

 

[Dylan8]

Carel Struycken in Gerald's Game... ******* terrifying.

 

[Visenfest]

Carel Struycken in Gerald's Game... ******* terrifying.

Watched that movie a few months ago, and was f**king spooked by his character. Good movie though!

 

[Dylan8]

Watched that movie a few months ago, and was f**king spooked by his character. Good movie though!

If I ever had sleep paralysis I'd at least hope that wasnt the figure that was staring down at me.

 

[Visenfest]

If I ever had sleep paralysis I'd at least hope that wasnt the figure that was staring down at me.

It will be now that you've seen the movie

 

[Magus]

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/to...o-finish-recording-their-parts-for-new-album/

LOL ridiculous. How slow is this band? I'm now expecting a load of over-complicated artistic wank. Just to back to basics and do something like Undertow. How hard is it?

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/to...o-finish-recording-their-parts-for-new-album/

LOL ridiculous. How slow is this band? I'm now expecting a load of over-complicated artistic wank. Just to back to basics and do something like Undertow. How hard is it?

edgie could help them they've always needed help

 

[raman]

Carel Struycken in Gerald's Game... ******* terrifying.

Really great little movie too.

 

[Magus]

edgie could help them they've always needed help

"See guys what you need is more songs with Rock 'n' Roll in the title..."

 

[Doctor Feel]

"See guys what you need is more songs with Rock 'n' Roll in the title..."

"This one should be called Battle Of Broken Hill"

 

[Manhattan Bronx]

Anyone have a fitbit? Looking at getting either a Charge 2 or the newer Versa. Any recommendations?

 

[edgie]

I doubt Tool could do justice recounting the events of the first and only terrorist attack on Australian soil.

What they need to do, is find an average length of about 4:40 in their songs, and realise that albums Pornography and Disintegration could get away with songs and riffs that outstayed their welcome through the crafting of a superior balanced atmosphere and ambiance, not something Tool have shown to be proficient in yet.

Then maybe squeeze in a guitar harmony, lock that bass in to some straight 8s, experiment with brief synthesizer driven interludes, gang chorus, and we might be getting somewhere.

I'm not opposed to flirtation with a more country sound either.

Basically, they need to make their Load.

What a great album Load is.

 

[edgie]

Anyone have a fitbit? Looking at getting either a Charge 2 or the newer Versa. Any recommendations?

Yes! I can answer your question!

Nah don't have one, can't help.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

You had me until "What a great album Load is"

 

[edgie]

You had me until "What a great album Load is"

Well *, that's the longest I've ever had anyone.

Progress.

 

[Manhattan Bronx]

Yes! I can answer your question!

Nah don't have one, can't help.

Thanks, I'll take that into consideration

 

[Magus]

Bleeding Me and The Outlaw Torn are amazing songs though.