United States of Eurasia

Not sure if anyone has picked up or not, but I've been completely obsessed with Muse for the last few weeks...mainly due to the Ununited States of Eurasia treasure hunt.

For those that need recapping, it was a worldwide (well mainly Europe, Japan and Hong Kong and the USA) treasure hunt for these awesome looking USB keys (image courtesy of the awesome musewiki):



which contain an activation code to unlock parts of the song 'United States of Eurasia'. After the European/Asian countries unlocked their 'stations', they requested recognition by the USA, and of course its all been completed. And the end result is the first download off the new album 'The Resistance'.

NOW, this is a big song...starts off with a slow piano piece with some orchestra parts before breaking into a huge queen-esque build up. And the Queen comparison is pretty justified since its very similar...but it is still amazing. I can just imagine this song live and its sending shivers down my spine...and the great thing is that I will get to live this live as I've managed to get a ticket to one of their O2 shows in November. And, if all goes to the usual pattern of touring for Muse, it will mean that they will probably head to Australia either for the Big Day Out tour or at least do some shows - all of which I shall be attending.

So, if you've got the chance, head to the Ununited States of Eurasia microsite and get yourself an mp3 download of the song...mind you, you have to sing up...unless they have stopped sign up. In that case you're a little stuffed. I'm sure its up on you tube somewhere...but dont fret...I've found it for you:



All we have to do now is wait for September for the new album...which for me, after this little taster is a long wait!!!

laters,
evils

slacker...

Yes I know...I have been a big one. I haven't posted any photos, haven't shot any shows and haven't even updated!

I've decided that this blog is going to just generally be about all the creative things that I've done as well as some interesting things that I've discovered, as well as some cool shit that I've been looking at.

And the first think I'm going to talk about is the current treasure hunt that is going on for the new Muse album. They have a site up called 'The Ununited States of Eurasia', and its basically a treasure hunt around the world for a USB key that has a code to unlock parts of a track from their new album 'The Resistance'. So far, there has been 6 sites unlocked so 6 parts of the song have been loaded up. The current status is that they are awaiting someone to pick up the key from somewhere in New York city, so that the USA 'recognises' the USE :) It's pretty smart in the way that they have done it, and there are tickets to win for the person who unlocks the station - plus you get a pretty awesome looking USB stick.

And that's all in the lead up for their new album and tour...of which I have somehow managed to get a ticket for...the one band I wanted to see in the UK and I'm finally getting the chance...plus it's a chance to see their new material live before they eventually get back to Australia.

Also been getting into some designer toys lately. I've got my heart set on a lunartik in a cup by matt jones (see it here. He's a gorgeous little fella, and I've put my order in. Also, coverting one of these headphonies (in particular the C-Inked version), cos he's pretty special :)

Since my Visa is running out for working in London, I've been planning my inevitable return to Australia, and I've decided to go via Japan. I shall be going to some places where I didnt get to go to before...in particular Ikebukuro and its gachopan arcade that has 300+ machines.

Anyway, I need to go through all my photos and post some...cos I'm such a slacker!

Cheers,
Evils (the slacker!!!!)