takes a step back from rapping and uses a smooth melody and simple lyrics to introduce one of the best beat breakdowns on a major album this year. ![]() One of the albums strongest tracks, M.I.A. has described her music as being “5000 feet” above the competition, and while that may seem hyperbolic, “Come Walk With Me” hits that statement on the nose. While the lyrics are a little wonky at times, with an odd Lara Croft reference thrown in to the mix, the instrumentation helps to even out the lackluster lyrics. “Only 1 U” is a throwback to her 2007 release Kala, with the mixing of samples and pulsing drumbeats. The album starts off with “Karmageddon” and “Matangi,” two tracks laced with tantric strings and traditional drum beats, with M.I.A.’s pounding vocals enveloping the listener. Matangi is covered in a splatter paint-like amalgamation of instrumentation, vocals, beats and M.I.A.’s near-constant rapping. She has evolved from the London-based hip hop artist from the early 2000’s to a superstar, and Matangi expertly shows her growth. is able to back up her actions and statements with powerful and high quality tracks. Despite her rather abrasive interactions with celebrities, M.I.A. As the daughter of the Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger member, Maya Arulpragasam has made a name for herself with controversial lyrics and feuding with anyone in her way, from Diplo to Anderson Cooper. is far from a conservative artist, and her music is statement of her outlandish and remarkable personality. discography, complete with pounding bass, lyrical manifestos of religion and personal growth and near-perfect production value. While this album isn’t as groundbreaking as her debut Arular, or as controversial as MAYA, Matangi fits perfectly in the M.I.A. After fighting with her label to release this “spiritual” album and a million-and-a-half dollar lawsuit from the middle finger incident at the 2012 Super Bowl, Matangi is here. The next scene pans across a pool where bubbles emerge in different places and we see Tuolumne Meadows in the background.It’s good to see M.I.A. Description: looking down at the ground we see bubbles coming up from red mud. □ Now that our spell is complete, may your curiosity be piqued! Learn more at: For a deeper dive check out Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park by Allen F. □ Geology causes the bubbles unbound: The mixture of gases that make the water carbonated speak to complex geologic processes happening below our feet. ⤵️ Down, down below the ground: Scientists think the water may bubble up from more than 1,000 feet below the earth’s surface. □ Consistently cool regardless of weathers’ sway: The emerging water is a consistently around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. □ To the springs where waters bubble: According to Yosemite NPS, “Not only has the cold, pungent, strongly carbonated water been used for drinking, but it has also been used as a substitute for baking powder to make biscuits and pancakes.” □️ Up from below the rain of yesterday: Studies have shown that the water is local rain and snow recycled over time rather than aquifer water from further away. ![]() The springs can be accessed from the Lembert Dome or Parsons Lodge parking lots. □ Double, double hike with no trouble: When Tioga Road is open, Soda Springs is about a 1.5 mile hike across Tuolumne Meadows. ![]() Soda Springs is a carbonated mineral spring not far from the Tuolumne River. Though have you ever noticed the earth bubble at Soda Springs and wonder about the magic of nature? Today we’d like to charm you with the science behind Soda Springs. Spooky season has arrived and thankfully there are no baboons in Yosemite. Cool it with a baboon’s blood, Then the charm is firm and good.” excerpt of “Song of the Witches” from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. “Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn and caldron bubble.
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