the track is 182 bpm because it takes 182,000 litres of water to make one ton of steel
I have long been a fan of Matthew Herbert, an electronic musician who's been on the bleeding edge of beats since the early nineties. His latest effort, Plat du Jour, is a tour de force concept album involving crazy samples from animalia. Take a peek at his website - particularly the "Making Of..." page.
This week's extreme sport: Lava Sledding. Leave it to those crazy Polynesians to show'em who's boss.
"It is a traditional form of ritualized athleticism unique to the Hawaiian Islands as a means to honor " Pele ", the mythical Hawaiian goddess of the volcano. Hölua with its abundant architectural features, monumental in scale, reminiscent to lava flowing down a mountain slope or cliff side emphasizes a religious practice significant to the native culture of these islands. He'ehölua is a unique athletic performance of cultural expression and self-sacrifice of the Hawaiian willing to risk his or her life in an attempt to successfully ride the waves of Pele."
As a response to the 'we are not afraid' websites that came about after the recent London Bombings, I give you "iamfuckingterrified.com'.
Follow-up: this modder has some choice words for those who seek to squelch the sex-mod of GTA: San Andreas.