Metallers Instanzia Show How Progressive Metal and Epic Metal Should Be Played

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INSTANZIA - Ghosts Metalodic

Metallers Instanzia Show How Progressive Metal and Epic Metal Should Be Played

This melodic, progressive metal quartet, going by the name of Instanzia hail from the frozen and icy landscapes of Montreal, Quebec. Their sound is somewhat reminiscent of Rhapsody Of Fire and one time singer (DC Cooper) of melodic rockers Royal Hunt. Instanzia's style of progressive/melodic metal can be described as a fine mixture of finely refined epic proportions blended in with progressive influences to give an interesting character and charm to their music.

Singer Alexis Woodbury sings from his soul, with so much conviction and emotion, you can't help but feel his pain. Yes, this is for real, people, this is not your average run-of-the-mill heavy metal group.

Woodbury's solid harmonies and superb arrangements let the music breathe here as it does not sound so overbearing and achieves a tasteful balance among all eight tracks found on their debut CD, "Ghosts".

There is something about his vocals, which gives Instanzia's music so much depth and feeling you can immerse your ears into. Moreover, for those of you into heaviness, this album has tons of heavy guitar rhythms and double bass passages that'll make your head bang out of control. Now, if you prefer melodic riffs and articulately structured lead runs, you're in for one hell of a treat here. Their solos are breathtaking to a certain degree (nothing like virtuoso guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen or Paul Gilbert), and will definitely throw your auditory senses in for a cool tailspin. This is something your ear drums will dance and beat to, so prepare to experience some of the best progressive and melodic metal to come from Canadian shores in a long while.

In addition, to their unique musicianship and interesting song arrangements, their album art, of course, ridden with "Ghosts" will send chills down your spine as well. With almost one hours worth of music on this disc, you're not going to be disappointed especially if you love groups like Dream Theater, Savatage, Iced Earth, Firewind, Judas Priest, and even early Metallica too.

Personally, I was very impressed with this young band's first studio outing, and the future only seems very, very promising for this Canadian heavy, progressive metal foursome.

Here are the eight songs featured on this CD: "Omen", "Ghosts Of The Past", "Power Of The Mind", "Charmin Deceiver", "Heaven Hell", "A Genius Who Believes", "The Key" and "The Desert Fox."

My favorite of all eight numbers featured here is "A Genius Who Believes" with its head banging rhythms intertwined with majestic synthesizer episodes and vocals that'll take you back to your dark past - yes this song is eerie but it is one of the stand out tracks here. "Ghosts" is an excellent release and should not be passed up as it will rock your world.

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Popular Cartoon Character Baby Shower Themes

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Welcome back to childhood! A cartoon character baby shower theme will amuse everyone and will create a very special sentiment. Cartoons can bring back memories and happy childhood moments that every guest will enjoy.

Popular Cartoon Character Baby Shower Themes

Using a certain character as a baby shower main theme is easier than selecting some other. Decorations, tableware and activities have been created on the basis of animated movies and their protagonists.

When deciding on a cartoon-themed baby shower, you will have to think about several aspects. The gender of the baby can help you determine the most appropriate theme. You can also consult the mom-to-be about her most favorite cartoon characters.

The availability of party supplies is another important aspect to consider. You may want to choose cartoon characters that are popular and depicted in parties relatively often. Otherwise, you will have to make some decorations yourself - a process that is fun but rather time consuming.

This article lists some of the most popular cartoon characters that can become the focus of the baby shower theme.

Disney Princesses

Disney princesses are living a life of their own. Girls love them and want to be pampered in the very same way.

Holding a princess-themed baby party will be very easy. Party stores offer various types of decorations and you can discover tableware, napkins and activities associated to Disney princesses.

This theme is girly, delicate and beautiful. You can use pink, lace and ornate curtains to turn the venue into a palace.

101 Dalmatians

The cute puppies from 101 Dalmatians will help you create a beautiful and very fun baby shower party.

Spots need to be everywhere. Have spotted tablecloths, plates, banners and balloons. You will find appropriate party supplies in nearly any store. Most people love 101 Dalmatians, the book and the cartoon.

Girls love puppies. The theme will be very appropriate for an all-female gathering.

Tweety Bird

Tweety Bird is cute, clever and fun. How about organizing a Tweety-themed baby shower for the mom-to-be?

Yellow should be the predominant color. Holding the baby shower in a garden will also be fun. Tweety-themed baby showers will remind people of spring, new beginning and the beauty of nature.

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh is cute and fun. So many generations have grown up with the image of the fun and slightly naïve bear in mind. It would be difficult for anyone to keep from falling in love with Winnie the Pooh.

Various types of party decorations are available and your theme will be charming, cute and suitable for both a baby girl and a baby boy.

Dr Seuss Characters

Doctor Seuss characters are so unique and popular that you will have fun holding a party that utilizes the image of Horton, The Cat or The Grinch.

Each Doctor Seuss character has been brought to life by this amazing person. A number of movies and cartoons were made, following the plots of the books. Doctor Seuss is an important aspect of everyone's childhood. Have the baby shower focusing on his books.

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Roasted Coffee Beans and the Art of Blending

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The majority of roasted coffee beans currently consumed around the world make up blended coffee, a mixture of two or more varieties of beans. A smaller percentage of coffee drinkers brew single bean or single variety coffee. The vast majority of packaged coffees on grocery store shelves are blends.

Roasted Coffee Beans and the Art of Blending

It is common practice in all coffee consuming countries to mix different varieties of roasted coffee beans possessing different characteristics to obtain a smooth and balanced cup. This is called blending, a process requiring technical, geographical, and agricultural knowledge. The very best blenders/roasters, those using their blending skills and craftsmanship to develop the world's best tasting coffees, are considered artist by many coffee lovers.

Developing good blending skills takes years of blending experience before a blender acquires the skills needed to become proficient. A good blender must know all the properties and characteristics of all the different coffees grown, especially those he uses regularly. In addition, because each year's coffee harvest is different than the last, he must know how the characteristics of this year's crop vary from previous years harvests.

A blend typically consists of two or more varieties of coffee mixed together. However, the more common practice is to use several different varieties of coffee when creating a blend. The purpose of using several varieties of coffee in a blend is because if one of the varieties used in the blend becomes unavailable for some reason it will be much less noticed in a blend using five or six varieties as opposed to one using two or three varieties of coffee.

The first consideration when blending coffees is, of course, flavor. Flavors are described as:

• acidy
• bitter
• smooth
• neutral
• flat
• wild
• grassy
• groundy
• sour
• fermented
• hidey

A blender begins with an idea of the taste and flavor they are wanting to experience then combines different varieties of coffees to create the desired taste. Typically a properly balanced blend will have a full rich body as it's foundation to which the blender adds a coffee variety to give it some acid character and another to provide increased aroma.

A coffee blender's personal preferences play a huge part in how a coffee blend finally turns out. Some blenders prefer a coffee with a pronounced acid taste. Another blender may prefer a non-acid cup. As they say, it's all a matter of taste.

Coffees are divided into four primary groups:

• neutral flavored
• sweet flavored
• acid flavored
• bitter flavored

All East Indian coffees (except Ceylons, Malabars and other Hindoostan varieties) are classified as bitter. Old brown Bucaramangas, brown Bogotas and brown Santos are considered bitter as well.

Acid coffees typically come from the western hemisphere and are grown in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Bogotas, Caracas, Guatemalas, Santos, etc. Aging an acid coffee can reduce it's acidity to the point where it becomes sweet or sweet-bitter.

Red Santos beans are generally a sweet coffee and highly prized by blenders. High-grade washed Santo Domingo and Haiti coffees are sweet both as a new crop as well as when aged.

Well schooled coffee blenders do not mix two new crop acid coffees or two old crop bitter varieties unless their bitterness or acidity is counteracted with coffee varieties having opposite characteristics and flavors.

Some coffees are better when new and some are better after being aged for awhile. However a blend of fine old crop coffee with a snappy new crop coffee gives a better result than either type used separately.

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