My First Review On The Revamped Rantings! (AKA, Why Emilie Autumn Is One Of The Most Talented Musicians Of All Time)

Hello everyone :)

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So, about a week ago, I downloaded the entire discography of Emilie Autumn. For those of you who don't know, (and I fear it will be plenty of you), Emilie Autumn is a singer/violinist/pianist/author/poet who is credited with creating the gothic fashion genre of "Victorindustrial" (Victorian/Industrial), which has been emulated by many an angsty teenage girl. So why is this at all relevant to you? Because Emilie Autumn's music, although classified in my Zune software as "gothic rock," and has been described by Emilie herself as "Psychotic Vaudeville Burlesque," it is truly something that anyone, despite having little to no ties to the gothic subculture, can appreciate.

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Emilie Autumn began her life in Malibu, California. When she was two, she developed leukemia, and since, has questioned many times in various interviews if she was alive, or merely a very convincing ghost. In 2006, Emilie attempted suicide, and was placed in a mental hospital in Los Angeles, later being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Whilst in treatment, Emilie began to notice parallels between today's mental institutions, and the torturous asylums of the Victorian era. This fueled her songwriting abilities, and helped shape her distinct personal and musical style.

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Emilie's music touches on highly controversial subjects, such as depression, ("Manic Depression," "Swallow," and "Misery Loves Company") self mutilation, ("Liar") and suicide ("The Art of Suicide"). But, for those of you who don't feel that you could deal with such dark topics, Emilie has a range of covers of well known pop songs, with her own Victorian take ("Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Bohemian Rhapsody").

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Emilie is known by her fans for having over the top, dramatic stage shows that tend to be less like concerts, and more like Broadway productions. Touring with a cast of extras and background performers referred to as "the traveling circus," Emilie continues to improve and refine the craft of organized and beautifully presented chaos. Emilie also, on her website, claims to live in an insane asylum for wayward girls, and writes many notes to her fans posing as either of her two pet rats, Sir Edward and Basil. She has also penned and illustrated a autobiographical/fantasy book, The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls, the first printing of which sold out in a matter of days, and the second printing of which is in production, available for pre-order only, and completely sold out in North America (but still available for pre-order from Europe).

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Emilie Autumn is a mysterious figure, no doubt, but a fascinating woman with an extreme amount of talent that will live well beyond you or me. Saying that giving her a listen is a good idea is an almost insulting understatement. Miss Autumn is well on her way to musical legend, and it is a crime against your own musical enjoyment not to give her a listen.

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Well, now that I've spoken of Emilie Autumn, I do believe it is time to end this rave, so you can proceed to some sort of music software that will allow you to hear this phenomenal woman with your own ears. Good day, and happy listening :)

My First Day Of School

Hello everyone :)

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I told you I'd be back to talk about my first day of school, so here we go.

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I miss my old school so much :( It sucks starting at a school where you don't know anyone, and you're a senior...and a black clad freak. I got so many dirty looks and stares today, I thought my head was going to explode. And having four classes a day, each an hour and a half long, made me nearly suicidal. Something high school teachers and administrators and board members need to realize...most high school students cannot focus on one class for that long. Really. Coming from a high schooler, I can safely say that I know this to be true.

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I made a few acquaintances today, most of which I have no interest in ever seeing outside of class. That is horrible of me to say, but it's true. I have friends. I don't need new ones. And I miss my friends terribly. If any of you are reading this, please organize a road trip to come see me :)

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So, basically, I wish I was back at my old school this year. I'm trying to make the best of this situation, but I'm just really sad. I guess that's all I have to say tonight. I'll talk to you soon :)

My Final Post...

Hello everyone :)

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This is my final post of the summer. Did you love the misleading title there? I start school tomorrow. Tomorrow, I march my little gothy self across the street, gray trenchcoat and stompy boots firmly in place, to the place where I will spend most of my waking hours until June.

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I'm so freaking nervous. I have a plan to get there early, get to class at the right time, and promptly after school, get on a bus and go to a trading card shop. I'm giving myself the chance to decompress.

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So, that having been said, I'm going to say goodbye for tonight, and I'll check back in tomorrow :)