The Curse of the Demon is a British horror film released in 1957. Directed by Jacques Tourneur, the film is also known as Night of the Demon in the United States. The story revolves around a skeptical American psychologist, Dr. John Holden, who travels to England to attend a conference on supernatural phenomena. Holden is determined to debunk the claims of supernatural occurrences made by a self-proclaimed occultist, Dr. Julian Karswell.

Kate Bush

Kate Bush (born Catherine Bush on 30 July 1958 in Bexleyheath, Kent, England, now part of Greater London) is an English singer and songwriter known for her expressive four-octave soprano voice, idiosyncratic and literary lyrics, and eclectic and meticulous musical and production style. She debuted in 1978 with the surprise hit “Wuthering Heights”, which was number one in the British music charts for four weeks and the first UK number one by female artist with a self-penned song. Kate will make again UK chart history in 2014 by becoming the first female to score eight albums on the UK Official Albums Chart simultaneously.

Whilst learning the violin and piano at St. Joseph’s Convent Grammar, she caught the ear of Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour who funded some demos, ultimately leading to a deal with EMI (Pink Floyd’s ultimate record company through the progressive Harvest imprint) when she was sixteen. Over the next two years EMI allowed her to hone her talents to and to finish school without releasing any material–while maintaining an exclusive contract. Bush’s first releases were in 1978 with the single Wuthering Heights (which went to number 1 in the UK) followed by the album The Kick Inside.

Even from her earliest works, featuring piano as a primary instrument, Bush wove together many diverse influences, melding classical music, rock, and a wide range of folk sources, producing a unique amalgam which has continued throughout her career. Later recordings have moved farther from a rock base, however, notably with the release of The Dreaming in 1982, where she experimented heavily with the then-new technology of sampling.

Recorded in the same sessions as Bush’s reworking of old material, Director’s Cut, 50 Words For Snow comprises seven songs “set against a background of falling snow.” The album was released through the singer’s personal imprint, Fish People, on November 21, 2011. It was Kate Bush’s 10th studio album.

Kate Bush has tackled sensitive and taboo subjects long before it had become fashionable to do so; “Kashka From Baghdad” is a song about a gay male couple; “Breathing” explores the results of nuclear fallout. Her lyrics are often literate and reference a wide array of subject matter, some of which is relatively obscure, such as Wilhelm Reich in “Cloudbusting”, or G.I. Gurdjieff in “Them Heavy People”.

The lush arrangements, complex production and intelligent, thoughtful lyrics found in her work can sometimes mask the fact that Kate Bush is a peculiarly witty writer and that comedy is not only a big influence on her — she has cited Monty Python, Woody Allen, Fawlty Towers and The Young Ones as particular favourites — but also a significant component of her work. In addition to her British peers, Bush has reportedly cited American musicians Frank Zappa and Devo as musical influences.

As a vocalist, she has also provided backing vocals or duets with Peter Gabriel, Roy Harper, Big Country and others. She is often cited as an influence on later artists, most especially female singers such as Jane Siberry, Happy Rhodes and Tori Amos.

Kate Bush has collected two Ivor Novello awards: in 1979 ‘Outstanding British Lyric’ for “The Man With The Child In His Eyes” and ‘Outstanding Contribution To British Music As A Songwriter’ in 2002. In 1987 she scooped ‘Best British Female Artist’ at the Brit Awards. In 2001, Kate won Q Magazine’s ‘Classic Songwriter’ award, revealing an unlikely fan in John Lydon who announced, in his acceptance speech for the ‘Inspirational Artist Award,’ “I’d like to say hello to Kate Bush, thank you, your music is f****ng brilliant”.

Kate’s song “Running Up That Hill”, from the 1985 album Hounds Of Love, has been covered by Placebo on a number of dates during their 2006 tour. The Futureheads, released a version of Kate’s “Hounds of Love” as a single, which did rather well.

Early in 2014, Kate Bush announced her first tour for 35 years – the last being in 1979 when she performed the “Tour of Life”, a gruelling series of gigs that concluded with a concert at the Hammersmith Odeon. Tickets for the new tour went on sale on March 28, 2014 and all 22 dates sold out in less than 15 mins. In response, Kate published a message on her website – “I am completely overwhelmed and genuinely shocked by the incredibly positive response from everyone. Thank you!”. The tour, entitled “Before the Dawn”, started on Tuesday August 26, 2014 and ran through August and September 2014 at the Hammersmith Apollo venue in the UK. The closing date was October the 1st. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Lily and the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

Kate Bush fans who also have a passing knowledge of occultism may have noticed the similarities in the lyric of her song Lily and the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.

Lily is the sixth track on the 1993 Red Shoes album. It was also the opening song at the Before The Dawn performances at the Hammersmith Odeon in 2014. It’s not hard to understand why she choice this particular track to start the show when you know what the song is about.

I’m not an occultist but like many I’ve read a few books so as soon as I heard the song I recognised the evocation in the words. However, before we look at in more detail it’s perhaps best if we establish a baseline for what follows.

Julian Karswell. From the moment Holden arrives in England, he witnesses a series of strange and mysterious events. These events seem to be connected to Karswell and his dark arts.

Physics and Metaphysics

Physics

• Scientific facts are proven using repeated experiments that produce consistent results.
• Scientific theories remain as such until the technology exists that can prove or disprove the theory.
• Scientists tend to be respected, trusted, and admired by the rest of society.
• Some of the scientific facts of today were once considered magical and impossible.
• Some of the theories at the fringes of science seem very magical, spooky, and far out indeed.
• Even so, anything that is considered by the best scientific minds of the day as outside of realms of what is possible is dumped in a bin marked ‘Magic and Mysticism‘.

Metaphysics

• Metaphyics is that which lies beyond physics (meta – Greek, after, beyond).
• In metaphysics things are not proven, they are experienced.
• Metaphysicians tend to be those rummaging around in a bin marked ‘Magic and Mysticism‘
• Anyone dabbling in metaphysics or any occultism can expect to be viewed with skepticism, ridicule, or as a danger to themselves and society.
• Some of today’s magical ideas may one day be proven by scientific experiment.
• Some of the theories in occultism are no more weird and spooky than those on the fringes of science.

If you took an iPhone back in time 500 years and showed it to a priest you may be fortunate to be met with curiosity and wonder. You could just as easily find yourself arrested and end up experiencing a long and excruciating execution as a witch or magician in league with the Devil.

Top Tip: If you should find yourself transported back to the earlier Elizabethan era look up a chap called John Dee. He would be more likely to be curious rather than suspicious.

We often talk about scientists making discoveries. In other words, they uncover something that has always existed and now it is revealed. What was once esoteric or occult eventually becomes familiar and clear. The advances in technology in the last 150 years are proof of that idea.

Karswell had previously warned Holden about the dangers of investigating the supernatural, stating that he has the ability to call forth a demon that will bring death to those who challenge him. Initially skeptical, Holden's skepticism is challenged as he witnesses the unexplained deaths of those who were involved in the investigation surrounding Karswell. As Holden delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Karswell and the curse, he becomes convinced that Karswell has indeed summoned a demon. The film creates a sense of suspense and horror as Holden tries to unravel the truth behind the curse and protect himself from the demon's wrath. Along the way, he receives help and guidance from Karswell's niece, Joanna Harrington, who is also skeptical of her uncle's powers. Ultimately, Holden confronts Karswell in a thrilling and climactic showdown. The film leaves the audience questioning the existence of supernatural forces and the consequences of challenging them. It raises fascinating themes of skepticism versus belief, the power of the mind over reality, and the nature of evil. The Curse of the Demon is regarded as a classic horror film and is praised for its atmospheric cinematography and storytelling. It stands as a testament to the power of suggestion and the ability of filmmakers to create tension and fear without relying on explicit gore or violence. In conclusion, The Curse of the Demon is a compelling horror film that explores the themes of the supernatural and the consequences of challenging it. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre and showcases the skill of director Jacques Tourneur in creating an atmosphere of dread and suspense..

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