Comments on: Motion Picture Soundtrack: “The End”

By: Zack

Zack — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:31:04 +0000

Guess I must have deleted it already – sorry. Take my word for it, though, it's a letdown.

By: Zack

Zack — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:31:04 +0000

Guess I must have deleted it already – sorry. Take my word for it, though, it's a letdown.

By: Zack

Zack — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:31:04 +0000

Guess I must have deleted it already – sorry. Take my word for it, though, it's a letdown.

By: Zack

Zack — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:38:56 +0000

I think how you define yourself (alpha, beta, etc.) and how others react to you carry equal weight. Which is why there's plenty of failed alphas and occasional reluctant alphas around. Failed alphas ACT like alphas either through instinct or a conscious effort of will (Richard Nixon is a great example of this) but the reaction of others around them (i.e a failure to follow) is what defines their failure. Reluctant alphas naturally have the alpha-defining characteristics, which is illustrated by the actions of those who look up to them, but for whatever reason resist expressing these traits.

By: Zack

Zack — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:30:15 +0000

I used to think the same thing – but as best I can tell, it's just the same thing with higher levels on Morrison's vocals as he's ranting in some sections. Check back on Monday or so; I'll put a link up (sorry to leave you hanging, but I'm on the road and don't have access to it).

By: Pup Don

Pup Don — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:58:28 +0000

I seem to recall there being two different versions of this song. When Val Kilmer played him in the movie I recall him doing a much more racy version of the song, which I figured was Val's imitation of what he thought Morrison was like on stage, however, the lyrics in the film version are a lot closer to what Kilmer was doing rather than the famous Doors studio cut. Was there a live version used in the film and if so, where is that version from?

By: Neil Cake

Neil Cake — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:48:12 +0000

Hmmm… I don't know about this “reluctant alpha” thing. By definition, alpha males are such because by nature they take the lead and express dominance. A character that resists positions of authority and only acts when forced to cannot be termed alpha, either reluctant or otherwise. These examples that you mentioned are really examples of non-alpha male hero characters. Which is inspirational really – you don't have to be an alpha male by nature to have heroic qualities, and to make a positive difference. Perhaps your personality wouldn't dominate in a social experiment situation, but you might still be able to kick some ass if it was necessary.

By: DwDunphy

DwDunphy — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:24:35 +0000

Thompson? Could it be “Grey Walls” or “Sibella”?

By: Jack Feerick

Jack Feerick — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:21:59 +0000

I have always liked you best.

By: Zack

Zack — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:17:52 +0000

Tune in on Saturday, jackfear, I'm taking over the Saturday mixtape and he'll be included.