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Page 6 Arts &Life The Clarion | January 19, 2007 Pop rock ballads with a few funky gems thrown in by Zack Harding where bassist Flea back up vocals are really Arts & Life Editor slapped and popped good, like they have been his way through rap in past Chili Pepper’s Stadium Arcadium rantings of vocalist songs. Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis. On There are a couple of Warner Bros, 2006 Stadium Arcadium harder rocking tracks that though, guitarist John really add to the album, Frusciante really such as “21st Century” stands out as the fo- which is one of the best. College newspapers probably cal instrument in the “Tell Me Baby” reminds have a tendency to review rather band. the listener of what the obscure music, and as such, I have There is some inven- Peppers used to sound like, decided to review a more radio- tive guitar playing on and is also one of the best friendly CD, Red Hot Chili Pep- this record, such as the on the album. pers’ Stadium Arcadium. main vamp in “Snow Ultimately, Stadium Being just a casual fan of some (Hey Oh)”, and plenty Arcadium is a somewhat of their older material I didn’t of guitar solos remi- mellow record with a focus know what to expect, which is niscent of Hendrix at on softer ballads, much like probably a good thing. This disc times. For the most their past few albums have contains a couple of glimpses of part Flea plays a much had. Some of these ballads some of their older funky/punky more standard bass player’s role, and has the occasional great are really good and others are me- drive, but is by far dominated by though he does step out on a melody like in “Especially in diocre, though altogether the the rock pop-ballad direction couple of songs. Michigan,” and yet his voice can Pepper’s are still a more talented they’ve taken over the past few Anthony Kiedis’s vocals are become a little bit annoying after band than what else can be found years. kind of two way sword. He cer- many songs which he approaches on modern rock radio, and Stadium In the beginning, the Peppers tainly creates unique rhythms vo- with the same quiet spoken melo- Arcadium is a good album worth were known as a bass driven band, cally, such as in “Hump De Bump” drama. That said, the harmonized 3.5 out of 5 stars. Faculty art show Falls Theatre offering student opens Friday discounts by Katie Berube by Zack Harding Business Manager Arts & Life Editor The Brevard College Art Fac- ulty Group Show opens Friday, If you have ever wanted to January 19, 2007 in the Spiers check out a movie at The Falls Gallery of Sims Art Building. The Theatre in town, now might just show features work from full time be the time to do it. and adjunct faculty members, as Starting on January 1st the the- well as faculty emeritus. Three atre began a new discount avail- dimensional works include a large able to all Brevard College stu- steel piece by Kyle Lusk, wood- dents. Students can receive a dol- fired ceramics by Warner Hyde and lar off on all $6.50 movies if they sculptures by Tim Murray. Two present a BC student ID. This dimensional works feature paint- discount will apply to 7:00 mov- ings by Jo Pumphrey, Bill Byers, ies during the week, and both 4:00 and Tim Murray, photography by and 7:00 movies on the weekends. Bill Byers, and mixed media pieces The theatre will be showing two by Dixon Brady. Please come out Opening Reception: 5:30pm different movies, Charlotte’s Web to support your favorite art pro- Gallery Hours: Monday- as the matinee, and The Pursuit of fessors this Friday. The recep- Happiness as the night movie. The Friday 8:00 am – 3:00pm. tion is at 5:30pm. Refreshments Falls Theatre is located at 101 W. will be served and admittance is January 19- February 16, Main St. and can be reached at 883- free. 2007. 2200..