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Soma
Soma may refer to: Businesses and brands * SOMA (architects), a New York–based firm of architects * Soma (company), a company that designs eco-friendly water filtration systems * SOMA Fabrications, a builder of bicycle frames and other bicycle parts and accessories * Soma Festival, annual music and well-being festival in Northern Ireland * Soma, a brand of Chico's Computing * SOMA Messenger, a cross-platform instant messaging and communication application * Service-oriented modeling and architecture, a framework for software design Music Bands and labels * Soma (band), an Australian dark ambient musical project * Soma (studio), a recording studio located in Chicago, Illinois * Soma Records (U.S. label), a Minneapolis record label * Soma Quality Recordings, a Scottish record label co-founded by Slam Albums * ''Soma'' (Mallavoodoo album) (2006) * ''Soma'' (Steve Roach and Robert Rich album) (1992) * ''Soma'' (Windhand album) (2013) * ''Soma'', a 2004 album by Eths *''Soma' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (company)
Soma is a company that designs eco-friendly water filtration systems.Viladas, PilarThe Daily Gift: Soma Water Filter ''The New York Times''. November 10, 2013.Fenzi, Francesca Louise ''Inc. Magazine''. April 18, 2013. It was founded by Mike Del Ponte, Ido Leffler, Rohan Oza, and Zach Allia in 2012.Schwartz, ArielForget Brita: Building A Better Water Filter ''Fast Company''.Ferriss, TimHacking Kickstarter: How to Raise $100,000 in 10 Days ''Four Hour Workweek''. History Del Ponte received inspiration for Soma while hosting a dinner party. He was too embarrassed to display his plastic water filter on the table, and when he attempted to decant the water into a glass carafe, the lid flew off the pitcher and water spilled on the floor. While cleaning up the mess with a dinner guest, Ido Leffler (the founder of Yes To, Inc), the two resolved to create a water filter that is well-designed, functional, eco-friendly, and delivered via subscription. Soma launched a Kickstarter campaign in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma Quality Recordings
Soma Quality Recordings (or simply Soma Records) is an independent record label based in Glasgow, Scotland. It was co-founded in 1991 by the electronic music duo Slam, Dave Clarke and Glenn Gibbons. The label is known for releasing early works of Slam, Jeff Mills, Silicone Soul’s ''″Right On Right On″'', Funk D’Void, Felix da Housecat’s early track ″''Clashback″'', the original vinyl version of Daft Punk's track ''″Da Funk″'' and much more. History The origin of the label goes back to 1991 when there was very much a DIY ethos back at the tail end of the 80s. In that time, electronic music became more dominant in the music industry, with a greater reliance on synthesizers and the adoption of programmable drum machines and the advent of affordable music technology. A lot of enthusiastic group founders of people such as Soma founders that were passionated about music created a lot of well-known labels that are still existing nowadays. So there was the DJ and music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma Festival
The Soma Festival ( sa, सोम, or ''sóma'', meaning ''drink of the Gods'', see Soma (drink); ) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical performances, well-being activities, art exhibitions and stalls, language events, celebrations of food and drink, music workshops, and pub sessions. The festival began in 2013 and takes place in Castlewellan, County Down in Northern Ireland. The festival is directed by Belfast-born singer Tíona McSherry and run by a team of volunteers. The Festival Club brings together musicians and festival visitors on a nightly basis. History 2013–2015 The festival was established in 2013 with headline performances from The Olllam, Niamh Parsons and the John McSherry Band. Artists Lorcan Vallely and Barry Kerr exhibited at the festival. Glór Uachtar Tíre's Scoil Samhraidh Shéamuis Uí Néill, an annual Irish language weekend became part of the Soma programme and has been included on an annual basis si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (Windhand Album)
''Soma'' is the second studio album by the American doom metal band Windhand, released on September 17, 2013 by Relapse Records. It peaked at No. 24 on the ''Billboard'' Heatseekers Albums chart, making it the band's first release to make a ''Billboard'' chart. Critical reception ''Soma'' was named the third best metal album of 2013 by ''Rolling Stone''. Track listing Personnel *Dorthia Cottrell – vocals *Asechiah Bogdan – guitars *Garret Morris – guitars *Parker Chandler – bass *Ryan Wolfe – drums References 2013 albums Windhand albums Relapse Records albums {{2010s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (Steve Roach And Robert Rich Album)
''Soma'' (1992, sometimes spelled ''SoMa'') was the second collaborative album by the U.S. ambient musicians Steve Roach and Robert Rich, following their 1990 album ''Strata''. Overview The liner notes explain that the word ''soma'' can be found in the ancient Vedic texts describing a drink made from plants to help commune with the gods (a botanical hallucinogen), and that the same word meant "body" in Ancient Greek.Source: Roach & Rich, "CD liner notes" The music on the album is electronic and ambient music with psychedelic overtones. The album ends with a gentle, serene piece for electric guitar titled "Touch". The album reached number nine on the Billboard New Age chart for April 17, 1993. Track listing # "Love Magick" – 7:40 # "Nightshade" – 9:07 # "Going Inland" – 4:05 # "Silk Ridge" – 6:05 # "Blood Music" – 8:10 # "Soma" – 12:07 # "Seduction of the Minotaur" – 5:21 # "Touch" – 4:36 All compositions by Steve Roach and Robert Rich. Personnel ;Musical * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everyone's Invited
Everyone's Invited is an anti-rape movement organisation based in the United Kingdom, focused on exposing rape culture through "conversation, education and support." It was founded in June 2020 by Soma Sara, and allows survivors of rape culture to share their stories through testimonies shared anonymously on their website and Instagram profile. History In June 2020, after watching the BBC television series ''I May Destroy You'' (2020), Soma Sara began sharing her personal experiences of rape culture via social media platform Instagram. In response, she received messages from people who could relate to her experiences and those who shared their own experiences of misogyny, harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault. Within a week, she had received and shared over 300 Anonymity, anonymous responses. She used this as grounds to launch Everyone's Invited. Meadow Walker, daughter of actor Paul Walker, became a part of the team, expanding its influence to the United States. Sara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Soma
Soma ( km, សោមា, ) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Funan and widely claimed as the first monarch of Cambodia (reigned c. 1st century). She was also the first female leader of Cambodia. She was the consort of Kaundinya I (also known as "Huntien" and "Preah Thong"). She is known as Soma (Indian), Liǔyè (Chinese), Liễu Diệp (Vietnamese) and Neang Neak (Khmer). Queen Soma and her husband, Kaundinya I, are known in Khmer legend as " Preah Thong (Kaundinya) and Neang Neak (Soma)". According to reports by two Chinese envoys, Kang Tai and Zhu Ying, the state of Funan was established by an Indian Brahmin merchant from ancient Kalinga named Kaundinya. As per the legends, an Indian merchant ship was attacked by the pirates led by Soma, daughter of the chieftain of the local Nāga clan. The merchants led by Kaundinya fought back and fended off the attackers but the ship had been damaged and was beached for repairs. The Indians were wary of a second attack but Princess Soma wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (band)
Soma is the dark ambient and techno musical project of Australian composers David Thrussell and Pieter Bourke. The collaboration began in 1993 when Thrussell approached Bourke about the possibility of remixing Eden tracks. The Eden remixing sessions yielded the first Soma compositions. Soma developed into a full-time project when Bourke moved in with Thrussell after a fire had destroyed his flat, allowing the two more time to work together. Their debut album ''Hollow Earth'' was issued on Extreme Records in 1994 and was well-received critically, with Dave Thompson of the ''Alternative Press'' comparing it favorably to Kraftwerk's late seventies material. Discography ;Studio albums *''Hollow Earth The Hollow Earth is a concept proposing that the planet Earth is entirely hollow or contains a substantial interior space. Notably suggested by Edmond Halley in the late 17th century, the notion was disproven, first tentatively by Pierre Bougue ...'' (1994, Extreme) *'' The I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (studio)
Soma Electronic Music Studios is a recording studio owned and operated by John McEntire. From 1993 to 2018 it was located in Chicago, Illinois. Artists who have recorded at Soma include Bundy K. Brown, Brokeback (band), Brokeback, Broken Social Scene, Chicago Underground (jazz ensemble), Chicago Underground Duo, Bobby Conn, David Grubbs, Isotope 217, Rob Mazurek, Nobukazu Takemura, Jim O'Rourke (musician), Jim O'Rourke, Pivot (Australian band), Pivot, Radian (band), Radian, Phil Ranelin, Red Krayola, The Research (band), Royal Trux, Neil Michael Hagerty, The Sea and Cake, Stereolab, Teenage Fanclub, Tortoise (band), Tortoise, Wilco, Will Oldham, Papa M, Vaudevileins, and The Car Is on Fire. In 2018, McEntire closed the Chicago facility and relocated to Nevada City, California, where he opened "Soma Electronic Music Studios 4.0 aka Soma West". References External linksOfficial website {{Coord missing, California Recording studios in the United States Companies based in Chic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leela Soma
Leela Soma is a Scottish-based writer who was born in Madras (former name for Chennai) in India, and now lives in Glasgow. Biography Leela Soma came to Glasgow in 1969 with her husband. She worked, until her retirement, as a teacher of Modern Studies. During this time she took up creative writing under the tutelage of Laura Marney. She followed this with Creative Writing Classes in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Glasgow. Her work 2007 - 2016 She writes novels, poetry and short stories which have been published in a number of anthologies and publications, including The Scotsman, The Grind, New Voices, and Gutter magazine magazine. 'Twice Born' was published through Youwriteon an online publishing company.’ Her second novel ‘Bombay Baby’ was published by Dahlia Publishing Limited in 2011. ‘She was commissioned along with 20 other writers to write a story for Glasgow Women's Library anthology, ''21 Revolutions'', for its 21st birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soma (song)
"Soma", originally called "Coma", is a track on the album ''Siamese Dream'' by the Smashing Pumpkins. Overview The song-writing credits list James Iha and Billy Corgan as co-authors, but Corgan claims that Iha only wrote the chord structure for the beginning of the song, and that Corgan himself wrote the rest. The song is said to have included up to 40 overdubbed guitar tracks. Corgan says the song "is based on the idea that a love relationship is almost the same as opium: it slowly puts you to sleep, it soothes you, and gives you the illusion of sureness and security." It was also acknowledged that song was inspired by Corgan's break-up with his ex-wife, Chris Fabian. The song also contains references to a hallucinogenic drug which was featured in Aldous Huxley's novel ''Brave New World'' and features a prominent piano figure by Mike Mills of R.E.M.Reisfeld (1996), p.140 Reception The song received positive reviews. Ned Raggett of AllMusic especially praised the song's guitar s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SOMA Fabrications
SOMA Fabrications is a designer and importer of bicycles, frames, parts and accessories based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was established in 2001 and owned by bicycle parts wholesaler The Merry Sales Co. The SOMA Fabrications brand came about when Bradley Woehl, owner of American Cyclery bicycle shop asked Jim Porter, President of The Merry Sales Co. if he could uses his sources in Taiwan to produce a line of chromoly steel bicycle frames. Woehl and Porter have collaborated on product ideas for the brand ever since. SOMA sells frames for cyclo-cross, touring/cargo, mixte, mountain, road, and track bikes as well as tires A tire (American English) or tyre (British English) is a ring-shaped component that surrounds a Rim (wheel), wheel's rim to transfer a vehicle's load from the axle through the wheel to the ground and to provide Traction (engineering), t .... SOMA was an early manufacturer of flared drop handlebars for use on dirt bicycles. References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
