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Smoke And Mirrors (comics)
Smoke and mirrors is a metaphor, originating from 18th and 19th-century phantasmagoria shows, for a deceptive, fraudulent or insubstantial explanation or description Smoke and mirrors may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (Gaiman book), a 1998 short story and poetry collection by Neil Gaiman * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (novel), a 2008 crime novel by Kel Robertson *''Smoke and Mirrors'' (2016), the third novel in Elly Griffiths' Stephens & Mephisto Mystery series * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (2005), a novel by Tanya Huff in the Smoke Books series Albums * ''Smoke + Mirrors'', a 2015 album by Imagine Dragons * ''Smoke & Mirrors'' (The Datsuns album), 2006 * ''Smoke & Mirrors'' (Lifehouse album), 2010 * ''Smoke & Mirrors'' (The Petty Thefts album), or the title song * Smoke & Mirrors (The Fizz album), 2020 * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (O.C. album), 2005 * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (Brett Dennen album), 2013 * ''Smoke and Mirrors'' (Lynch Mob a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smoke And Mirrors
Smoke and mirrors is a classic technique in magical illusions that makes an entity appear to hover in empty space. It was documented as early as 1770 and spread widely after its use by the charlatan Johann Georg Schröpfer, who claimed the apparitions to be conjured spirits. It subsequently became a fixture of 19th-century phantasmagoria shows. The illusion relies on a hidden projector (known then as a magic lantern The magic lantern, also known by its Latin name , is an early type of image projector that used pictures—paintings, prints, or photographs—on transparent plates (usually made of glass), one or more lenses, and a light source. Because a si ...) the beam of which reflects off a mirror into a cloud of smoke, which in turn scattering, scatters the beam to create an image. The phrase "smoke and mirrors" has entered common English use to refer to any proposal that, when examined closely, proves to be an illusion. History Johann Georg Schröpfer Johann Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arena (band)
Arena are an English neo-progressive rock band founded in 1995. Their style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. History Arena was founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan keyboardist of Pendragon and Shadowland, and Mick Pointer, the original drummer of Marillion, his tenure lasting from 1979 until 1983. The other founding members of the band were guitarist Keith More, vocalist John Carson, and bassist Cliff Orsi. Orsi was replaced by John Jowitt (of IQ) in the band's inaugural year, whilst Carson and More left the band in 1996 and 1997, and were replaced by Paul Wrightson and John Mitchell (of Frost*) respectively. Both Jowitt and Wrightson left the band in 1998, to be replaced by Ian Salmon and Rob Sowden, creating the band's most stable lineup to date (from 1998 until 2010). This lineup came to an end with Paul Manzi replacing Sowden in 2010. In 2011, Jowitt rejoined the band to replace the departing Salmon, leaving again in 2014 and being replaced by Kylan Amos. In July 2020, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money Shot (album)
''Money Shot'' (stylized as ''Money $hot'') is the third studio album by Puscifer, released on October 30, 2015. Release On July 29, 2015, the album was announced via the release of the first single, "Grand Canyon". The vinyl version features an exclusive mix of "Simultaneous" featuring Daniel Ash (Bauhaus/ Love And Rockets). Remix album On November 25, 2016 a remix album with versions of tracks from ''Money Shot'' was released, entitled '' Money Shot Your Re-Load''. Critical reception Writing for ''Exclaim'', Calum Slingerland noted that while the record is more focused compositionally than its predecessor, ''Conditions of My Parole'', the increased presence of vocalist Carina Round and the consistent desert-weary feel of the work are undeniable positives. Track listing All songs written by Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell & Carina Round, except where noted. Personnel Adapted from the album credits. * Maynard James Keenan – lead vocals * Carina Round – lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight Theater
''Twilight Theater'' is the fourth studio album by the Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall. It was released in Finland as well as on iTunes on 17 March 2010Twilight Theater out now ''http://www.poetsofthefall.com/news'', 17 March 2009 and was released in , and on 29 October. The record went gold in its first week after jumping to #1 on the Finnish album charts. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Lost (The Magnetic Fields Album)
''Get Lost'' is the fifth studio album by American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields, released on October 24, 1995. Cover versions The Divine Comedy have recorded covers of two Magnetic Fields songs, both from this album. "Love Is Lighter Than Air" appears as the B-side of their 1996 single " Something for the Weekend", while their version of "With Whom to Dance" appears as the B-side of their 1999 single " The Pop Singer's Fear of the Pollen Count'". Tracey Thorn has recorded covers of several Magnetic Fields songs. "Smoke and Mirrors" from ''Get Lost'' appears as the B-side of her 2007 single "Raise the Roof", together with her version of " The Book of Love" from ''69 Love Songs''. Advance Base recorded a version of "You and Me and the Moon" for the 2018 album '' Animal Companionship''. Track listing ; CD ; Vinyl Personnel ; The Magnetic Fields *Stephin Merritt – vocals, instrumentation *Claudia Gonson – drums, vocals, ukulele * Sam Davol – cello, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making Mirrors
''Making Mirrors'' is the third studio album by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, released in Australia on 19 August 2011. In December 2011 it was announced that ''Making Mirrors'' was voted Triple J listeners' number-one album of 2011, making Gotye the first artist to win the Triple J album poll twice. It included the single "Somebody That I Used to Know", which reached and topped charts worldwide. In Poland, only one day after release, the album was certified platinum. The album won the 2013 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. The album was largely recorded at a converted studio at Gotye's parents' farm in the Mornington Peninsula. At the J Awards of 2011, the album won the Australian Album of the Year. History In mid-October 2010, Gotye released a single titled " Eyes Wide Open", the first track from the album. The single received generally positive reviews and reached #25 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2010. In late March 2010, Gotye revealed the album's ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phoenix Throne
''The Phoenix Throne'' is the third full-length release from Chicago-based metalcore band Dead to Fall. The album contains some of the longest songs the band has recorded to date.Trust me, Bro. Track listing Credits ;Performers *Chad M. Fjerstad - Bass *Jonathan D. Hunt - Vocals *Timothy Java - Drums *Logan Kelly - Guitars *Aaron Nelson - Guitars ;Additional Credits *Art Direction, Artwork and Design - Paul A. Romano *Produced by Eric Rachel and Dead to Fall. Reception * ''HCS.netlink* Punknews.orglink, Trivia *Some digital media players, such as iTunes, recognize the track ''Smoke & Mirrors'' as "Pawns." *Michael Romeo of Symphony X Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey. Founded in 1994, the band consists of guitarist Michael Romeo, keyboardist Michael Pinnella, drummer Jason Rullo, lead vocalist Russell Allen and bassist Michael Lep ... provides the orchestra/choir present in "Death & Rebirth." References {{DEFAULTSORT:P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Set The World On Fire (Black Veil Brides Album)
''Set the World on Fire'' is the second studio album by American rock band Black Veil Brides, released through Lava Records/Universal Republic Records on June 14, 2011. It is the first Black Veil Brides album with drummer Christian "CC" Coma, who succeeded Sandra Alvarenga on drums after the latter's departure to join the band Modern Day Escape. The title track, "Set the World on Fire," was intended for use in ''Scream 4'', but it was not included in the film. Instead, an extended preview was released for fans. "Fallen Angels" was the first single released in support of the album, accompanied by a music video directed by Nathan Cox. On May 3, a preview for another song titled "Youth and Whisky", was released online. It was then announced that the single had been pushed back on iTunes to May 10, and would be provided free of charge to those who pre-ordered the album simultaneously. The full track listing of the album was released on iTunes, with an exclusive bonus track, titled "Smok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns
''In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns'' is the debut album by American black metal band Abigail Williams. It was released on October 28, 2008 on Candlelight Records. A vast majority of the album was written and composed by lead vocalist Ken Sorceron, who played guitar on all the tracks, including bass (except track 8) and also co-produced the record. ''In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns'' peaked at #35 on ''Billboards Top Heatseekers chart. The album was reissued on January 12, 2010 as a deluxe edition that included a second disc featuring five previously unreleased tracks. The vinyl pressing of the reissue was limited to 1,000 copies. History The album was produced by James Murphy (former guitarist of Death, Obituary, Testament, and Cancer). Trym Torson, of Emperor and Enslaved, played drums on the majority of the album, excluding the tracks "Floods," "Acolytes," and "Empyrean." Most of the songs were written by vocalist Ken Sorceron while the band was on hiatus in 2007. The album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noise From The Basement
''Noise from the Basement'' is the debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Skye Sweetnam, released on September 21, 2004 by Capitol Records. It debuted and peaked at number 124 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 15 on the Oricon Album Charts. Development and recording Originally planned for a late 2003 release, the release of Sweetnam's debut album was postponed several times by the record label, being pushed back to April, then May and finally August of the following year before its official release in September of that year. Music and lyrics ''Noise From The Basement'' was subject to many comparisons among critics with Avril Lavigne due to their similarities – same nationality and resembling attitude although Skye has described herself as being more "girly-girl" than she and mentioned that after hearing both albums, she could not find any real similarities between their sound, describing her album as "Avril lite," "bubblegum Britney" and "manufactured skate punk". P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
