Wikipedia:Reference desk/Entertainment

March 24

Name that film

I was wondering if someone could identify a film that I remember seeing a few years ago. The main character was an air crash investigator who was working on a series of crashes. In the process of his investigations he found out that the air hostesses were actually people from the future, they were taking the planes into the future, swapping around the passengers and then sending it back to crash. I don't know much else about the film other than that it seemed to be made in the 80s. --Kiltman67 02:34, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Millennium (film) meltBanana 02:37, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

That's the one, thanks for the fast reply! --Kiltman67 02:48, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

List of Jakks WWE Action Figures?

So I have been searching this site for a long time and can't find an article I used to find so easily all the time. I am looking for the article about current WWE Jakks Pacific Action Figures. I used to just search for it & it came right up but I can't find it now! Anybody know what happened?

Do you know the name of the article, a few key words of it, or an article it was linked from? If I had to guess, I'd say it was deleted (or moved into an article as a subtopic). An article solely about a line of action figures is typically the type of stuff deleted for being too trivial. You can search the deletion logs for it. —Mitaphane _?|! 18:54, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

I thought it was real useful because it had all the upcoming series' and the like. I searched the deletion log and it's not there, I think I have seen it within the last few weeks. I am confused.

It was deleted on 26 February. Natgoo 09:39, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Rave/Trance song

I think there was a rave/trance song whose video included some persons going to Mars in a rocket, and the aliens greeting them by saying "let's get out the speakers", and in the end, the one who sent the people to Mars getting hit by his own bomb or something like that. Can anybody tell me the name of that song?--Orthologist 19:45, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

song

What is the song played in this video at around 3:05? URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTKs5ZT16PM Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 63.231.243.111 (talk • contribs).

Everyone Loves Magical Trevor... which we apparently have an article on at Weebl's cartoons. --Wirbelwindヴィルヴェルヴィント (talk) 21:54, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

peter graves documentary

Question removed from Entertainment Desk due to duplicate posting. Original question [here]. And please do not post questions on multiple reference desks!Jfarber 14:25, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

March 25

Seaon Four of The Wire

Im looking for the time release of the fourth seaon of The Wire on DVD. Any idea?

Upon searching, looks like their is no official release date yet. Baseballfan Talk 08:20, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Is this a hoax?

When I was look for a cheat code for Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (PS2 version) that had "WOMBAT" as a cheat code for a name to unlock everything, it didn't work for me. Am I doing the code wrong or is this a hoax?--69.233.93.235 05:46, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Its not a hoax. --125.238.28.194 06:35, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Is it possible to e-mail Shueisha for a question about the Naruto manga?

I want to e-mail Shueisha to tell Naruto' creator Masashi Kishimoto to have a new character in it. Is it possible to aske Shueisha a question?

I imagine that it is possible to ask Shueisha a question. − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 15:21, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Check out their home page. I doubt Masashi will include new characters because a sole fan thinks so, however... 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 18:25, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

a Science fiction Movie

I do remember that some 20 years ago I've seen a sf movie with a human cover agent (visitor) on another planet inhabited by humans as well but in midleages. although ive seen it only once and so long ago I still remember .... for some time now im looking everiwhere & seems that is doesnt exist though a game with a similar name and story will be out this year.

iirc the moies title was:

Not easy to be God

help…

thanks alot

Delexit Delexit 20:23, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Any more info? An actor's name maybe? I couldn't find it by that title at IMDb, and I don't recall a film answering that description. Clarityfiend 22:02, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

It isn't Army of Darkness, is it? Or maybe The Starlost: The Alien Oro? Anchoress 22:10, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Army of Darkness was my first thought as well. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 194.75.128.200 (talk) 14:04, 28 March 2007 (UTC).

Hard to Be a God (film, 1989), maybe? Based on Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's novel Hard to be a God. Joe King 17:43, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Adding an article

How do i add a page under the theater listings under the art category. I'm representing a shakespeare summer festival in san pedro california and would like to list the information there. thank you

First you create an article, then you add the category flag to the bottom of that article. See Stratford Festival for an example of how it's done. A possible name for the article is San Pedro Shakespeare Summer Festival. StuRat 21:20, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

You may want to have a read of WP:NOT & WP:NPOV first - X201 13:02, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

It sounds likely to be notable to me, unless it's at a much smaller scale than I imagine. StuRat 16:52, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

One Gentleman of Verona? The Merry Wife of Windsor? Clarityfiend 19:33, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps they could branch out to plays by other authors, like the Tale of One City or Snow White and the Dwarf ? :-) StuRat 21:55, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Watch out for their next production, to be staged under the Firth of Third. JackofOz 06:38, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

March 26

can you tell me the name of the somg that chance in "sweet bird of youth" sings in the bar when he returns to town and when he goes to the black side of town.and who orignally sings it. I have heard it before but I cant quite place it.

Any lyrics/words? I'm pretty adept at finding songs based on a few words from the song so could potentially help if this you know any. ny156uk 21:43, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Music Industry

Hye guys,my name is and I want to make in a career in the music industry as a music producer and in the artiste and repertoire department.Can you help me out?What do I have to do to get into this industry?Any courses that I can do in a college or an institute?I live in Inida and there is no such course for this sort of thing. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 59.93.86.13 (talk) 15:17, 26 March 2007 (UTC).

Do you mean more of the technical side, like working in a recording studio mixing tracks, or more in terms of management ? StuRat 16:50, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Stu, read again: he said artists and repertoire. − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 06:11, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Twister/Child in Time

Hey I was just wondering about Deep Purple in the movie Twister. Now, you hear the song Child in Time but the actual concert (California Jam 1974) which exists on dvd, says that the song list on it has no Child in Time performance. That's actually funny itself because when you look very briefly at Ritchie Blackmore's fingers on the neck of the guitar, it fits the song. In this concert, he's really playing one of the last two songs because that's where he changes his clothes to what you see briefly see on Dusty's TV. I'm just wondering why would the movie crew put that song as a recording to that little footage?Jk31213 15:29, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Factual errors like that are actually quite common in films. In Forrest Gump, for example, there's a USA Today article clipping with a publish date that's actually before USA Today was actually a newspaper. Cernen Xanthine Katrena 10:43, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Flamethrowers in video games

Even early WWI era flamethrowers shot out like 70 feet, so how come in every video game I've played that has flamethrowers, they throw flames about as far as a bottle of no-stick cooking spray throws no-stick cooking spray? The ones in the Grand Theft Auto games have a max range of about 5 feet for example. Speculation? Thedoorhinge 21:02, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

This would most likely be due to the requirement of games to balance skill with realism. If the weapon is 'too' effective it would likely be dominant in your arsenal during gameplay and thus lower the skill required to make the game enjoyable and challenging. If you have Half Life 2 Episode One it is worth playing the game with the 'commentary' on. It is very interesting seeing what the designers do inorder to 'push' you to make specific decisions/prevent you doing specific things. Also the risk/reward they discuss in the commentary is interesting. ny156uk 21:42, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

That sounds like a good explanation, I'll buy that one. I want my half-kilometer river of fiery death though. Game designers take notice. Thedoorhinge 01:04, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Also, there might be limitations on the ability to draw a huge flame on the screen. StuRat 21:51, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Were the real flamethrowers really that effective? I know the tank mounted ones had that kind of range, but I wasn't aware that hand-held types did. But even then, flamethrowers in games usually are effective weapons at short ranges only, with a good deal of power. Oh, and there's at least one game I can think of that had flamethrowers reaching 75-125 meters, but the mechs are also rather large, so the end effect is that it's like all other 5' type flamethrowers. --Wirbelwindヴィルヴェルヴィント (talk) 22:37, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

Some of the disadvantages of a flame-thrower were the heavy tanks you had to carry, the total lack of ability to hide your position while using one, the lack of ability to use it if any friendly forces are between the flame-thrower and the enemy, the relatively low speed of the flame front (which might allow an enemy soldier time to duck behind a wall), and the vulnerability of soldiers using them. As being hit with flames was a rather horrific death, enemy soldiers might well selectively target soldiers with flame-throwers, occasionally hitting their tanks and causing an explosion. For these reasons, they tended to only be used for "cleanup", after the area was mostly cleared, to make sure no enemy soldiers were hiding in caves or rubble. StuRat 23:17, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

In addition, they were useful in clearing up bunkers. The fire would seep into the tiniest holes and consume the oxygen inside, suffocating the dwellers within. bibliomaniac15 04:41, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

the flamethrower in red faction only reaches 2 feet in front of your character, although it is still fun to watch people run around screaming on fire.--Lerdthenerd 09:24, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Did you mean something like this boat-mounted napalm launcher? bibliomaniac15 05:33, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

no i think he/she meant a hand held flamethrower--Lerdthenerd 10:42, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

There was a flamethrower in Red Faction there wasnt in RF2 OMG JIPPED.no i don't have usfull info i think everything required is above ;D.1337 H4XZ0R 10:19, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Music's influence on war times

How is today's current war issue similar to that of the previous wars in terms of the music influence to end or start war? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 129.108.126.135 (talk) 21:52, 26 March 2007 (UTC).

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but check Category:Anti-war songs and the article anti-war song. − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 06:31, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Look Magazine Film Awards

I am trying to find more information on Look Magazine Award winners, especially a list of winners of the 1940s. The Look Awards ceremonies were hosted by Bob Hope, as far as I can tell. Incidentally, Look Magazine would also give television awards later. --PhantomS 22:19, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

March 27

Far Cry Multiplayer

What is the maximum amount of players Far Cry's multiplayer mode can support (for PC)? BeefJeaunt 02:10, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Thirty two [1] - X201 09:22, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Days Go By

Every now and then on XM radio I here this eight or so minute long version of Days Go By, by Dirty Vegas, yet when I go looking for this version I can not find it. Anyone know where I can get my hands on a copy of this version? 75.6.216.157 04:37, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

The mixes on this CD are all over 8 minutes long. --Wirbelwindヴィルヴェルヴィント (talk) 05:30, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

can you name that song

im sorry i don't have much info the lyrics go something ( i think) like this

"a yea yea yea yea a yea yea yea a whoa whoa a whoa whoa"

i know thats probably not enough but thats all i have —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.98.86.190 (talk) 05:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC).

Believe it or not, it does remind me of a song. I can hear it in my head too but the only part I can recall is the same part that you posted. I want to say that it came from the 80s but I'm not certain. Dismas|^(talk) 05:20, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

This is a longshot but, Return to Innocence? --Wirbelwindヴィルヴェルヴィント (talk) 05:23, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

"Lonely No More"? zafiroblue05 | Talk 15:02, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Try "Hey Jude" by the Beatles —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 88.109.141.135 (talk) 15:26, 7 April 2007 (UTC).

Please...does anyone knows the name of this song and artist???

This song I heard before on radio.And this song was used in the commercial for Skoda Octavia(or Fabia) cars...when the couple is sitting on the stairs and something like that??? I remember only this part of song: "...passing by, day and night, and we try to..." thats all If enyone knows the name and artist of this song let me know! Thanks anyway!!!

P.S. And I hope if someone can tell me the artist and song name of commercial for Ford cars.This commercial often plays in the Champions league.Song with drums, were people are driving scooters and cars with flags, and going to the match???

THANKS! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 213.137.125.192 (talk) 20:37, 27 March 2007 (UTC).

Possibly the Skoda one is "Frameless - I try" (http://www.martylloyd.com/artist_f/frameless_lyrics/i_try_lyrics.html)

The Ford commercial may be listed here (http://www.commercialbreaksandbeats.co.uk/results.asp?searchString=ford) sorry I can't remember the song so not sure which it is - yet I watch every Champions League game I can! 22:19, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! I think that is the song (according to the text). And I think I have found Ford music also, on that link you gave me - the song is for commercial "Destination football". Thanks again!!! :)

Carnaval de Paris by Dario G - X201 18:40, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Aaaahh, nice song. By the way, didn't they copy the tune from some old football anthem, or was it that the anthem came after the Dario G song? 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 23:21, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

March 28

Krishnakumar Menon

This might come off a bit confusing, but here goes. In the Indian entertainment industry, there are two completely different men, both of which are named Krishnakumar Menon. Both have shortened their first names to KK or even Kay Kay as a nickname, and both are from the same city. However, they are two different people. One is an upcoming actor, and the other is a highly successful playback singer. Wikipedia has two seperate articles one titled Krishan Kumar Menon, and the other is titled Kay Kay, however, both deal with the singer. I was wondering if it would be possible for someone to remove the article titled Kay Kay, and corect the spelling error of the title of the other article from Krishan Kumar Menon, to Krishnakumar Menon. Thank you :D ImtiazAA 17:13, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

I suggest creating two articles: Krishnakumar Menon (actor) and Krishnakumar Menon (singer) with a disambiguation page under Krishnakumar Menon directing to both. The current Krishan Kumar Menon and Kay Kay articles can then be merged, with their contents moved to Krishnakumar Menon (singer). Once the content has been removed, Krishan Kumar Menon and Kay Kay can become redirects to the disambiguation page at Krishnakumar Menon. I suggest copying this discussion to the talk pages of the existing articles, to see if anyone disagrees, before making the change. However, there's no reason you can't create the Krishnakumar Menon (actor) article right now, by clicking on the link, although your description of the actor as "upcoming" makes me wonder if he is yet famous enough for his own article. StuRat 18:15, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Wireless connection, an MMO, and Windows Vista

When I'm running Voyage Century Online, I often have trouble maintaining connection to the server when I'm on my home wireless connection. I never lose connection to the internet, I am merely booted from the game server, and the problem is only on my home wireless connection; other wireless networks and broadband give me no problem. This mainly happens if I stop playing for a few minutes to browse the internet or grab something to eat, and I leave the game running. If I maintain activity, however, I rarely have a problem. Could there be some sort of feature, either for Vista, my for my wireless card, for my router, or for my modem, that blocks connection when there is a lack of activity? If not, what could be causing this problem? —Akrabbim^talk 02:56, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

trying to think of an actor

Looking for an actor, born early 1940's, has done television and motions pictures, last name starts witb "L" and he's married to a singer/actress with a different last name.

Any ideas? 74.165.3.251 15:28, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

One idea is to go to the "L" section under: [[Category:1940 births]],[[Category:1941 births]],[[Category:1942 births]],[[Category:1943 births]],[[Category:1944 births]],[[Category:1945 births]],[[Category:1946 births]],[[Category:1947 births]],[[Category:1948 births]],[[Category:1949 births]] and see if any of them ring a bell. However, there's somewhere around 1500 people listed and no guarantee that the person you are looking for is there or that you will recognize them if they are. StuRat 20:59, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Can you name at least one movie or TV show he was in? --24.249.108.133 02:21, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

• There is a wikipedia tool called CatScan which allows you to search where categories overlap. You might be able to find them by combining their birth and death year cats. - Mgm|^(talk) 09:57, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

• I don't think his death year is known, or even if he is dead. StuRat 19:09, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

It would be so much easier given a famous role characterization or movie he has starred in. 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 11:14, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Steve Lawrence? His wife is Eydie Gorme. He was born in 1935, but he looks younger than he is. --Charlene 02:25, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Adding to a list of films for 1933

Dear Sir or Madam

I'm doing some research on 1933 films

How can include the film 'The Woman Accused', which was released on 17th Feb 1933, included in the list of 1933 films80.229.56.89 16:25, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

I logged on. I tried to include the above film. I can't do it

Thanks Joanne

That's Duck Soup, just add [[Category:1933 films]] to the bottom of the article on the movie. StuRat 18:00, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

No, The Woman Accused is a different film [2]. It doesn't appear to have an article. IrishGuy ^talk 22:26, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, first you create an article (or get someone to do it for you), like say this one, with what StuRat specified. ("Duck Soup" = slang for "piece of cake".) Clarityfiend 23:05, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Presumably, 'Duck Soup' is slang for 'easy', which 'piece of cake' is also slang for? Or is 'Duck Soup' actually slang for literally 'piece of cake'? I can see that leading to confusion.... Skittle 10:08, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

They both mean "easy as pie", "no sweat", or "as easy as falling off a log". Duck Soup also happens to be a 1933 Marx Brothers movie, which is why I chose that way to say "easy". StuRat 19:01, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Music and war

Are there any musical movements or songs that had a hand in war? That changed anything or started anything? [Mαc Δαvιs] (How's my driving?) ❖ 19:22, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

The antiwar songs were a significant component of the antiwar movement that brought the Vietnam War to an end. "War ... what is it good for ? Absolutely nothing." StuRat 20:51, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Heh, the Vietnam War saw a lot of music. Any other wars or battles?

Music has always been part of war see the poor article military band. I don't know a war where it has been instrumental (ahem). meltBanana 18:12, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Magma = Progressive Rock?

Hello everyone,

I am an avid progressive rock fan, and I would like to learn of more bands that I would enjoy listening to. I really enjoy the massive and sprawling melodies and chords which are found in progressive rock, along with everything else that is avant garde in relation to it. My favorite bands are Yes, ELP, Gentle Giant, Rush, Pink Floyd, and Camel. One of my favorite progressive rock albums is Utopia by Todd Rundgren's Utopia, due to its complexity. Another favorite of mine is Close to the Edge by Yes. A favorite song (or should it be referred to as an epic?) of mine is ELP's "Karn Evil 9" I do also enjoy listening to some John Coltrane and Miles Davis, but only occasionally. I recently came across the band Magma, and it says they are progressive rock, but they also use a combination of many other genres in their music. Would you recommend them to me with the other bands and genres I like? If so, which album should I purchase first? Could you recommend any other progressive rock bands/compilations that I might enjoy? Thanks for the help,

MAP91 21:09, 28 March 2007 (UTC) Mike

I am an avid fan of The Mars Volta. Magnificent psychedelic progressive rock. Others would be Tool (band), Porcupine Tree and Muse (band) avant-garde wise. Maybe not what you are searching specifically, but progressive metal band Opeth have recorded a very nice album by the name of Damnation (album) which has a very 70s sounding progressive rock sound.

Other than that maybe Riverside (band) or Dream Theater. If you like Dream Theater, you might want to check out Liquid Tension Experiment for nice instrumental rock/progressive metal.

Or even Orphaned Land and the rest of the discography of Opeth if you don't dislike growling death metal vocals. (Although both singers of the afformentioned bands often switch to clean) Matt714 03:29, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I urge you to check out Van der Graaf Generator, I think you would like them. Also there is a fun website here that allows you to type in a band name and get the names of many similar artists. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 05:14, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

• King Crimson? Tangerine Dream?hotclaws**== 09:03, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I wouldn't put TD in with this lot, they were more of a synth rock outfit. King Crimson are a good tip though, as of course are Genesis, who you don't mention. And you might well like OK Computer by Radiohead, as well. It's the most proggish of their albums, and (not coincidentally in my view) by some way their best. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 09:23, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Magma = underground rock. Anchoress 09:09, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I would recommend their third album Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh (1973). You stated that you only listen to jazz rarely, so I think you'll find this album moves away from their jazz-like percussion on earlier records, and may thus be to your liking. It has an almost gospel feel, and there's also a funk influence detectable. you may also like Kohntarkosz (1974). Cnwb 12:12, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the help everyone. I enjoyed a lot of the recommendations given to me, and regarding "Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh", I really enjoyed it. I also downloaded the first six songs of Kobaia from iTunes, and it was quite good as well. I also enjoyed some of the Van der Graaf generator songs I purchased on iTunes, as well as some of the other bands' songs. Thanks again!

MAP91 01:46, 3 April 2007 (UTC) Mike

March 29

Who is this

In this video: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koj-zau52bk), who is the black guitarist that licks his guitar at 00:41 ? It's driving me crazy. Matt714 03:13, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

See Jimi Hendrix - the video, if I remember correctly, is the Monterey Pop Festival. It is the one where he set his guitar on fire also. --Kainaw ^(talk) 19:48, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I think you're mistaken. When did Hendrix have a short back and sides and specs?  Sʟυмgυм • т • c  21:10, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Looks like Bo Diddley to me. Karlusss 21:52, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I am aware that it is Jimi Hendrix. I'm talking about the black man at 00:41. Matt714 02:05, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Sorry. I got bored about 5 seconds into it. Karlusss is correct. It is Bo Diddley. --Kainaw ^(talk) 12:33, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

compose music on computer?

Moved to Computing

Lock, Stock and two smoking barrels

Nearing the conclusion in the film, Gary (the Liverpudlian) is seeking revenge for the shooting of his friend, and bursts into a room firing two pistols, screaming "YOU BASTARD", killing Hatchet Harry. What is the music played during this scene?

Thanks in advance for any answers 88.109.200.67 15:38, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't know off hand, but check the soundtrack listing at IMDb. − Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 01:22, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Ah i thought it might be on there, but after youtubing all of the titles, none sounded like the music. Some additional information for people who might help, the music plays for about 10 secs during the film at 1.25.53(ish. I might trawl through the credits later, see if i can find it in there. 88.109.200.67 16:05, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Rap Producer

Where would a music producer of for example rap/hip-hop music actually get the drum sounds used in beats from? I don't mean ones that have actually been performed and recorded. Sorry, this is sorta hard to explain. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Dylan-thompson (talk • contribs) 21:23, 29 March 2007 (UTC).

There's nothing magical about drum sounds. As with any sound, your basic choices are to use a recording of the sound, or to use a synthesizer. The question is made a bit trickier because one technique that a synthesizer might use is to play back a recording of a sound (see Sample-based synthesis). Typically, a drum machine or drum module will have recorded sounds of actual drums, and recordings of synthesized drum sounds. Some modules may even do the synthesizing themselves, altho I don't know how common this is. Friday (talk) 21:40, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Blueprint 2

While watching a dodgy old video in a geography lesson at school the other day about deserts or something in south/central America, i noticed it played part of the song Blueprint 2 by Jay-z. I thought this was strange can anyone help me with information concerning this?

I wonder if the problem is that the video was older than the Blueprint² song (apparently from the bonus album on The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse). According to the article, Jay-Z has sampled (Italian movie soundtrack legend) Ennio Morricone's song "The Ecstasy Of Gold". That probably explains it. 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 23:25, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

American Pie 5:Naked Mile

What is the name of that actress who is a midget in that movie who had sex with Dwight Stifler?

They should have it at IMDb... I'll check--$UIT 02:28, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

The full cast and crew listing for the film is here [3]. There are a number of actors credited as "Little Person" but they all appear to be male. Cnwb 12:02, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

March 30

Song Title

I wanted to know the title of a song I heard, it was around in the '80s, I believe. The one with that music video where that dude was animated in a white background. It was parodied in Family Guy where Chris was pulled into the orange juice shelf. A reply would be appreciated,--$UIT 01:06, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

The song is Take on Me by a-ha. 161.222.160.8 01:28, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks--$UIT 01:36, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

The most expensive music video produced at the time, a massive worldwide hit, and the best known pop song to ever have come out from Norway. 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 11:18, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Ding Hoy little Feathermerchants

Where did the phrase "Ding Hoy little Feathermerchants" come from? I have been able to discover that many moons ago on an old Chicago kids TV show, a man named Chuck Bill would greet his audience with this phrase. But.....where did it come from and what does it mean?

Thanks for you help.

EngerkfEngerkf 01:57, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Carlos Mencia

So are the rumors true about Mencia that he stole some of his jokes? Or are the rumors fake? Is there any evidence that Rogan is right about his accusations? --Agester 03:39, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

There's this...--$UIT 04:17, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Humoresque

Could anyone please tell me what opera "Humoresque" (Dvorak) belongs to? Thanks. --218.186.9.5 11:53, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

It doesn't belong to any opera. It was originally a piece for solo piano, and has since been subjected to countless arrangements for other instruments. JackofOz 11:56, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! --218.186.9.5 12:11, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Camp Lo "Luchini AKA This Is It" video

I have been looking for information on Camp Lo's music video "Luchini AKA This Is It". There is a rapper at the end of the video that doesn't seem to be a member of Camp Lo but I cannot identify him.

House of Leaves film?

Does anyone know if they have or will they make a film out of House of leaves. it would seem this novel is exceptionally right for making a film of it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.21.171.25 (talk) 16:57, 30 March 2007 (UTC).

According to the author in this interview, he does not want to make it into a movie. ~ Amalas rawr ^{=^_^=} 17:44, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Pretty uncool of him...I think

Oh, come now. I have the leet skills, man. Duplicate questions aren't allowed per the rules, yo. Cernen Xanthine Katrena 07:24, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

The Mayfair Witches

Do you know if there is a Mayfair Witches publication out that is a graphic novel? Do you know if this will ever make it film? --Juliet 18:28, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

KUPD

My name is Mark Randall from 98KUPD radio in Phoenix.

I am learning the abilities of edit the existing content but cannot find the ability to create the block with logo on the right of the page as others have.

Also how does one confirm or make valid the content on the page for I am a member of the company and would be able to authorize it's content.

Thanks,

Mark Randall 98KUPD, Arizona's Real Rock Promotions Director / Webmaster

Information should be verifiable from a reputable source, so it doesn't matter who you are. Just no original research. Use {{Infobox Radio station}} to provide the infobox you require. You will need to upload the logo to Wikipedia.  Sʟυмgυм • т • c  20:10, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

As far as your statement about being a member of a company, you should read WP:NPOV and WP:COI before you start editing, they'll let you know about what is and isn't allowed and what is & isn't frowned upon by others. - X201 21:57, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Lyrics

I want the lyrics of that typical yet racy song'ACHI MACHI BAMBOL BUM CHIKI CHIKI CHIKI CHIKI CHIKITHA'.I dont even know the singer's name but it was sung in the 90's.The tune is really catchy and cool and was very popular at that time.210.212.215.141 07:20, 31 March 2007 (UTC)Ecclesiasticalparanoid

It's probably "chiquita", not "chikitha". Where did you hear the song? Which country? 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 15:17, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Mario Luis's "La Chiqui Chiquita" maybe? --Wirbelwindヴィルヴェルヴィント (talk) 17:39, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

two questions

1.i heard part of a quote but dont know who said it 'its just different when it comes from your own'

2.who know this newjack song- mama just killed a man i don wanna die i wish ad never bin born @all carry own nuthin really matters its a song by a lady.i don no tha name —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.49.85.114 (talk) 10:10, 31 March 2007 (UTC).

Your second question seems to be referring to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. I'm not sure if that's what you're actually asking though. Cnwb 11:50, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Aaahhh, that line was covered in an r'n'b version. I remember that, but I forgot the band name... Possibly The Braids. 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 15:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Musical torture

Before anyone asks: I moved this from the Misc. desk to this desk because I just recently found out we had...this desk. Cernen Xanthine Katrena 10:58, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Recently, I've been cycling through my music library, and I stumbled upon this little nugget of song that apparently came from Yoshi's Story, but wasn't used in the general soundtrack. I swear to all that is holy, though, that I've heard these few notes before somewhere, and can't for the life of me remember just where. I thusly put to you these few notes, in the hopes that you will be able to identify them.

Cernen Xanthine Katrena 11:01, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

It sounds like a common lullaby. I can't quite place it but it reminds me of "When You Wish upon a Star". Dismas|^(talk) 11:16, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

P.S. Haven't seen you in a while around here, Cernen. Dismas|^(talk)

Sounds like an opera aria I can't think of the name of at the moment. Edison 18:21, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

Im definitelly sure I've heard the first bit before, but I can't remember where from, then after that it sounds like those boxes you open and there's the person inside spinning, but I'm usually wrong about most things :( HS7 19:08, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

You're right about that; the composer for Yoshi's Story intended a lot of the musical pieces to pass for children's music (the game was designed around a sort of child's world of imagination). You wouldn't be too far off the mark there to guess that. Cernen Xanthine Katrena 20:27, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

My grandfather and I have come up with a possibility: could it have come from a Disney film? Cernen Xanthine Katrena 20:43, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

to me it kind of sounds like My Favorite Things (song) also sounds like the water music in super mario brothers, and like the music from super mario 3 when you enter a mushroom house, (i think). -- Diletante 20:52, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

during exercise time taking breath by mouth is ok. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sharmila 99 (talk • contribs)

Old MTV Base Idents

Does anyone know what song or whatever the music was on the old idents they used to have on the TV channel MTV Base, (the UK version if that makes a difference). They would have been showing around 2005-early 2006. Not the new ones with the beatboxing and stuff and that little kid rapping. Dylan-thompson 00:22, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

States in India

How Many States are there in India

Probably better asked at Humanities. 惑乱 分からん * \)/ (\ (< \) (2 /) /)/ * 06:37, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Werewolf movies

Which of the many films do die-hard werewolf film fans consider "essential viewing" or pivotal in the genre? (And a sentence or two to explain what or why would be useful, for films named). many thanks! FT2 ^{(Talk | email)} 01:52, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Spanish?

Does the single Always by Erasure exist in Spanish? As http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-NyiDIO9TQ indicates? A response on my talk page would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!100110100 06:35, 1 April 2007 (UTC)