Hypatia, my baby, my gal

Overman · 7th February 2006, 09:31 AM

Hypatia was a mathematician, astronomer, and Platonic philosopher. According to the Byzantine encyclopedia The Suda, her father Theon was the last head of the Museum at Alexandria.

Hypatia's prominence was accentuated by the fact that she was both female and pagan in an increasingly Christian environment. Shortly before her death, Cyril was made the Christian bishop of Alexandria, and a conflict arose between Cyril and the prefect Orestes. Orestes was disliked by some Christians and was a friend of Hypatia, and rumors started that Hypatia was to blame for the conflict. In the spring of 415 C.E., the situation reached a tragic conclusion when a band of Christian monks seized Hypatia on the street, beat her, and dragged her body to a church where they mutilated her flesh with sharp tiles and burned her remains. She has gained fame from Carl Sagan repeating her story.

I wrote a song about her.

Check it out (and vote on it if you have time) here

http://www.gigzter.com/artists/overm...an_profile.php

kedo1981 · 7th February 2006, 03:23 PM

She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while

kedo1981 · 7th February 2006, 03:35 PM

Listened to your tracks; and this is not a put down; this is coming from a guy whose recorded dozens of bands, and basicly had to become their "adhoc" producer, because very few had any idea what they were doing.
But anyway, work on tighting up your rythem sec, your bass G and kick need to "lock" alot more

chrisqqgx4 · 7th February 2006, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by kedo1981

She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while

This guy has read a book on her:

http://www.bookgrouponline.com/forum...ad.html?t=1945

Overman · 8th February 2006, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by kedo1981

Listened to your tracks; and this is not a put down; this is coming from a guy whose recorded dozens of bands, and basicly had to become their "adhoc" producer, because very few had any idea what they were doing.
But anyway, work on tighting up your rythem sec, your bass G and kick need to "lock" alot more

Thanks for listening man!

Na constructive critism is what I am looking for. Hypatia was recorded live in our garage and on one take. I figure its not bad for that. We also have a new drummer as you can tell on the track he just lacks a certian punch. We have aquired that and we all are in vocal lessons. The other track mellow man was done about 2 years ago when the band was like 5 months old. So once again i figure not bad for that, but our live sound is where it is at!

Thanks again man!

Luke T. · 8th February 2006, 08:41 AM

At first, I thought "Hypatia" was starting out like a BTO tune.

I like the raspy gutteral tone of the vocalist.

"Mellow Man" has some nice guitar work that reminds me of being stoned at 3 a.m. listening to mellow music. The talking lyrics take away from it, though. It would be better if there was something sung with a Neil Young flavor, but that may be my age talking.

Overman · 8th February 2006, 10:30 AM

No way man, all music is ageless, just like the listener...

Thanks, If you wish to check out anymore (including a great evolution song!) go to www.overman.info and click on the link to be our friend!

"you stole my heart, they tore you apart, Hypatia, my baby, my gal..."

zakur · 8th February 2006, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by kedo1981

She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while

How about a novelization?

Remembering Hypatia : a novel of ancient Egypt

7th February 2006, 09:31 AM	#1
Overman Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,630	Hypatia, my baby, my gal Hypatia was a mathematician, astronomer, and Platonic philosopher. According to the Byzantine encyclopedia The Suda, her father Theon was the last head of the Museum at Alexandria. Hypatia's prominence was accentuated by the fact that she was both female and pagan in an increasingly Christian environment. Shortly before her death, Cyril was made the Christian bishop of Alexandria, and a conflict arose between Cyril and the prefect Orestes. Orestes was disliked by some Christians and was a friend of Hypatia, and rumors started that Hypatia was to blame for the conflict. In the spring of 415 C.E., the situation reached a tragic conclusion when a band of Christian monks seized Hypatia on the street, beat her, and dragged her body to a church where they mutilated her flesh with sharp tiles and burned her remains. She has gained fame from Carl Sagan repeating her story. I wrote a song about her. Check it out (and vote on it if you have time) here http://www.gigzter.com/artists/overm...an_profile.php

7th February 2006, 03:23 PM	#2
kedo1981 Master Poster Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 2,079	She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while
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7th February 2006, 03:35 PM	#3
kedo1981 Master Poster Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 2,079	Listened to your tracks; and this is not a put down; this is coming from a guy whose recorded dozens of bands, and basicly had to become their "adhoc" producer, because very few had any idea what they were doing. But anyway, work on tighting up your rythem sec, your bass G and kick need to "lock" alot more
	__________________ "Prove all things, hold fast that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21) I readily admit I don’t know enough to say for sure that there is no God. But I do know enough so say that anyone who claims to know the mind and will of a being such as God is a liar. I have no problem with Jesus, but his fan club sucks!

8th February 2006, 08:41 AM	#6
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	At first, I thought "Hypatia" was starting out like a BTO tune. I like the raspy gutteral tone of the vocalist. "Mellow Man" has some nice guitar work that reminds me of being stoned at 3 a.m. listening to mellow music. The talking lyrics take away from it, though. It would be better if there was something sung with a Neil Young flavor, but that may be my age talking.
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759

8th February 2006, 10:30 AM	#7
Overman Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,630	lol No way man, all music is ageless, just like the listener... Thanks, If you wish to check out anymore (including a great evolution song!) go to www.overman.info and click on the link to be our friend! "you stole my heart, they tore you apart, Hypatia, my baby, my gal..."

7th February 2006, 03:56 PM	#4
chrisqqgx4 Critical Thinker Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 291	Originally Posted by kedo1981 She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while This guy has read a book on her: http://www.bookgrouponline.com/forum...ad.html?t=1945

8th February 2006, 06:31 AM	#5
Overman Master Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,630	Originally Posted by kedo1981 Listened to your tracks; and this is not a put down; this is coming from a guy whose recorded dozens of bands, and basicly had to become their "adhoc" producer, because very few had any idea what they were doing. But anyway, work on tighting up your rythem sec, your bass G and kick need to "lock" alot more Thanks for listening man! Na constructive critism is what I am looking for. Hypatia was recorded live in our garage and on one take. I figure its not bad for that. We also have a new drummer as you can tell on the track he just lacks a certian punch. We have aquired that and we all are in vocal lessons. The other track mellow man was done about 2 years ago when the band was like 5 months old. So once again i figure not bad for that, but our live sound is where it is at! Thanks again man!

8th February 2006, 01:46 PM	#8
zakur Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,265	Originally Posted by kedo1981 She do sound amazing; been looking for a book about her for a while How about a novelization? Remembering Hypatia : a novel of ancient Egypt
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