Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[CandiceJC]

Hey Everyone,

Some of us got together and are quickly working our asses off arranging a simultaneous international event for this Saturday called "Intergalactic Brass Monkey Pour For Our Homie" in honor and commemorance of MCA. Yes, no kidding, the event name is that long. Please check out or FB page "Intergalactic Brass Monkey", join the page, sign yourself up for the event and then send invites to all your friends on FB (you may be surprised how many of your friends are BB fans but the subject never came up). We also set up a Twitter account - @Galactic_Monkey you can follow on there and help spread the word to others who'd be interested in the event. Basically post about this everywhere in all languages you know. We don't have much time left to invite the entire galaxy -- We need you!!

Oh, yeah, the page is also a place where anyone can post anything BB and MCA related. One subject of interest is to hear people's best BB stories. Also, there's some debate about which Brass Monkey "recipe" was the one of their choosing. Love to get an answer to that... Finally, we're hoping people record their memorial parties and share them with us to post next week so we can all see each other's faces.

That's all for now, but don't be surprised when I repost about this so that people reading at different times of day have a chance to find out about the event. Feel free to ask me anything you can't find on the page or anything at all...

[YoungRemy]

there is always something to discover with Adam Yauch and the Beastie boys. I will never stop my borderline obsessive crave for new information about this legendary band.

my next endeavor is to truly dive in to the early hard core stuff. of course I heard Aglio, Pollywog, and Some Old Bullshit etc, but I never truly analyzed every lyric, story, and bassline.

I can't wait to dive in.

[cltaylor12]

My nephew was 12 years old when he purchased and listened to Licensed to Ill and to Paul's Boutique when each came out (first kid in line at the store). He didn't understand sampling and refused to believe that the tracks had work in them from other artists. I had to sit him down with Paul's Boutique and for each track, play him the song from which the samples originated. He was blown away.

Paul's Boutique was very special to me. Up until it I had been mostly into Beatles, U2, and had just discovered The Dead Kennedy's, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols. As more Beastie's LPs came out I nabbed them and enjoyed them along side of Jane's Addiction, and assorted other bands. I feel remorseful that I didn't take advantage of seeing Lollapalooza's 2 through 5 (I only made it to Lolla 1). But all the bands from 1991 to 1995 from those tours are still bands I listen to today.

MCA's "bohisattva vow" track I found to be amazing - it turned me onto exploring theology and comparative religion. One thing is for certain: MCA must have achieved enlightenment. I had lit a candle intended to burn for three days in hopes that it would light his way,.... apparently he must have made it to where he is going sooner because it went out in one. As a poet, a prophet, and a Buddha, and as a chosen child of God, I feel confident that not only will he always be in our hearts but he will return to this world and make it a better place.

I'm selfish. I wanted him here longer. My deepest empathy to Adam, Mike, and all the family and friends whose lives Yauch has touched.

Revisiting live video - the joy at the shows just can't be measured. I don't know if any band can make me feel the way Beastie Boys did live. Pure Joy.

[nypb]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

my next endeavor is to truly dive in to the early hard core stuff. of course I heard Aglio, Pollywog, and Some Old Bullshit etc, but I never truly analyzed every lyric, story, and bassline.

Not really early but I found the lyrics to Mullet Head the other day and listened/read along; that track is hilarious.

[M.C. Guevera]

I'm actually finding myself still getting lost in the Beastie Boys' music. I don't think about his death or get sad at all when I just sit back and listen to their music or watch their videos. I get happy. Like I always do.

[JasonP]

Originally Posted by M.C. Guevera

I'm actually finding myself still getting lost in the Beastie Boys' music. I don't think about his death or get sad at all when I just sit back and listen to their music or watch their videos. I get happy. Like I always do.

Me too! Its not just a cliche...he will live on forever.

[M.C. Guevera]

Originally Posted by JasonP

Me too! Its not just a cliche...he will live on forever.

[alleyezonme6198]

Originally Posted by M.C. Guevera

I'm actually finding myself still getting lost in the Beastie Boys' music. I don't think about his death or get sad at all when I just sit back and listen to their music or watch their videos. I get happy. Like I always do.

Me too, I have been getting a few more chills down my back during an MCA verse lately though. Thats one thing I love about them, no matter how long I listen I still get that excited to where it makes me get goosebumps because of how talented they are.

[laurie_hammy]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

there is always something to discover with Adam Yauch and the Beastie boys. I will never stop my borderline obsessive crave for new information about this legendary band.

my next endeavor is to truly dive in to the early hard core stuff. of course I heard Aglio, Pollywog, and Some Old Bullshit etc, but I never truly analyzed every lyric, story, and bassline.

I can't wait to dive in.

Iv been listening to some of the Yauch solo songs an my goodness he was a smart man. I always just rapped them but when I actualy listened to the words he says some crazy awsome shit.

[Space]

Originally Posted by laurie_hammy

Iv been listening to some of the Yauch solo songs an my goodness he was a smart man. I always just rapped them but when I actualy listened to the words he says some crazy awsome shit.

haha yea

[M.C. Guevera]

It keeps popping up, and it's so true: Adam Yauch was one of those special people you could learn something from and be influenced by. You wouldn't think so, since he was a celebrity, and celebrities typically aren't like that, but it's a fact. The world could use more people like him.

Adrock was the heart, Mike D was the brains and MCA was the soul of the Beastie Boys.

[YoungRemy]

Originally Posted by M.C. Guevera

Adrock was the heart, Mike D was the brains and MCA was the soul of the Beastie Boys.

I love this

[brooklyndust]

I was just watching some old videos. I still can't believe he's gone.

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

I love this

Ditto