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Is My Dream Name Just a Dream?
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I can see why Astro appeals. Having a name come to you in a dream feels like fate: a sign that can't be ignored, or at least an awesome "How-I-got-my-name" story for your son. Plus it's got that cool –o ending along with its starry sensibility.
But I'd advise you to keep your head out of the clouds on this one—at least a little. Let's say you're the kind of person who believes strongly in finding messages in dreams. Do you take them literally? Or do you believe they offer hints and guidance, but not explicit direction? Suppose you dreamed that you drove a car covered in lizard skin. You wouldn't launch a car makeover, right? Maybe you'd just take the hint that it's time to wash your car. More seriously, you might ask yourself if you've been acting snaky-sneaky with people around you...or if you needed a thicker skin against criticism.
From the tone of your letter, it seems that you wouldn't have considered the name Astro at all if it we'ren't for the power of the dream. If that's so, consider looking deeper and asking yourself what that dream name could represent.
Perhaps you're dreaming that your baby will be a star, soaring sky-high in whatever endeavor he chooses to pursue. Maybe you hope he'll be curious like an astronomer or brave like an astronaut. Maybe the shining star represents the light he'll be in your life. In those cases, you don't necessarily need the name Astro. You could respond to that dream and all it represents in a less literal way.
Some other starry names to consider that would work well with the two classics on your list, Michael and James:
· Orion (a constellation)
· Leo (an astrological sign)
· Sky (or Skyler, or Schuyler)
· Caelum (a constellation)
· Sterling (from the Old English for "little star")
· Stellan (a Swedish name that resembles the English "stellar")
Astro is a horrible name. Kids don't get teased for their names as often these days, but when a name starts with that particular sound it will be unavoidable.
Orion is a good name and he can be nicknamed Ry.
I like Astro. You could definitely use it as a middle name paired with a more common and classic first name.
Astro is the dog on the Jetsons. Please don't name your son after a cartoon dog.
What about using Astro as the middle name instead? That way you still get the cool dream name story, without making it the center of attention.
Your son could get heartily tired of the "my mom saw my name in a dream" explanation through his life. Might seem cute when he's 2, not so cute when he's 52.
I actually think Astro is a really cool middle name.
All I can think about is the dog on The Jetsons, but really, Astro is not that bad. We already have the female name Astrid, so Astro doesn't sound odd. It also works wrll as a middle name. James Astro sounds great.
My naming philosophy is very much "unusual names are better as middle names". That way, you get to name your child something that is offbeat but personally meaningful, and your child can choose whether to hide it or put it on full display later in their life. James Astro and Michael Astro both sound good to me (although you will get questions about the Jetsons and the Houston Astros, so be prepared!!)
I concur with Anonymous. If you love Astro and you feel like it is a sign, use it in the middle. Even as a middle, you (then he) will be constantly asked if it has to do with the Jetsons, the Houston Astros or possibly just love of Astronomy & the people who don't ask, unfortunately, will probably assume that they know why you chose the name. Unusual names are rather common right now but Astro is a little more on the fringes than most. You could also use Astro as a nickname which would give you the option of keeping it or not, using it or not.
Name your child what feels right to you. You don't need other people's advice. Every name is loved by some and hated by others.
I felt the same way the first time I had a name dream, but then they kept coming. I first had a dream that I had a 3-year-old daughter and when I picked up her necklace it had her name on it. Serena.
The second was a dream I was pregnant and gave birth to a tiny little boy named Spencer.
The third dream, my mother got pregnant but didn't want a fourth child so I adopted her (as my mother's grandchild) and named her Grace Evangeline.
All of the names are names I either heard or had some connection with in real life at some point. Serena was a friend's nickname. Spencer I heard on t.v. And Evangeline Grace was on my short list for a future child.
I think if you want to use it, then go ahead and add it to your short list. If you like it, use it. If you are only using it because a dream thinks you should, then I would just stick with your other choices, Michael and James.
As others said, you could always go with Michael Astro or James Astro. I personally don't think anyone is going to blink at the name Astro (but I've never watched the Jetsons).
And when he's 52? Nobody will care. Names like that will be the norm.
Oh no, Astro is really a strange name. He would need to have thick skin to grow up with a name like this. All i can think of is the dog on the Jetsons!!
Maybe take the columnists advice and go with something similar. Aston, Ashton, Astral, even Cosmo. I personally LOVE the recommendation Leo above.
It's better suited for a pet. Don't saddle an innocent child/adult with it. When he grows up tell him about your dream and if it's meant to be he can change his name to it but I would not impose it on him.
I just had to comment. I had a pregnancy name dream in which I named my baby Teagan. It really felt like it was meant to be, both in the dream and when I woke. But Teagan is about as far from my style as it gets. I assume I dreamed it from reading baby name books so much, listening to the band Teagan and Sara, or that part of does like Teagan and names like it.
Anyway, my husband and I named our daughter Evangeline and don't regret it.
Astro is pretty out here, and the AS emphasis on the 1st syllable could invite teasing. But with all the kids out there with unusual names, Astro is not bad.
As a middle name, however, it's awesome. It's interesting, with a fun story to go with it. I wouldn't want as a first name myself, but would like Astro as my middle if I were a boy.
I am a huge fan of giving a child an unusual/unique first name and a more commonplace middle, so that if they don't like their first they can always go by the middle. I have a very unusual first name (I have only come across 3 others with my name) and I feel it made me a stronger, more self confident person. So in my mind there is no reason to discount the name simply because it is unusual. If you like it, put it on the list of possibilities. Or, as some have suggested, use it as a middle name. If you decide not to use it as the legal name you can always use it as your private nickname for him.
Bah, nobody growing up nowadays watches the Jetsons. They might think of Sponge Bob's pet snail if you named your kid Gary, but only their grandparents are going to think of the Jetsons' dog if you name our kid Astro.
I know a guy who named his kid Atomic. It sounds great with the surname and suits the family, suits the kid, now an adult. Yeah, sometimes he goes by Atom, which sounds pretty much the same as Adam, but there is a creative and cheeky… power, in the name.
Do what you feel is right for your family and your kid.
I also can't really applaud Astro, but constellation names are quite wonderful!
I polled my kids, ages 7, 11, and 11, and none of them thought of Astro the dog. They all thought it sounded like a "space" name, and the boys thought that possibly it would lead to teasing like "space boy," but overall didn't think it was that weird. My daughter (11) thought it was cool, and he might become an astronaut.
I did name my daughter from a dream, which I had before we were even trying to have a baby. It's possible that I had run across it in a name book (it's a rare-in-this-country Welsh name), though I didn't consciously recognize it. I loved the name even without the dream connection, so never seriously considered anything else (it helped that my husband liked it and my family mostly loved it, too).
If you want a related name, Tycho (for Tycho Brahe, the famous astronomer, pronounced Teeko or Tie-ko) has a similar sound without the cartoon connotation.
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Save Astro for a nickname. You can still use the "how I got my [nick]name" story.
In the American translation of the old Japanese cartoon series Astro Boy, the original boy's name was Astor Boynton, which is why the robot was named Astro Boy.
Why not go with Astor, which just has two letters reversed, and is an allusion to Astro?
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How about Michael James "Astro" Smith? I hate that so many people today think a nickname has to be a literal re spelling of the first name. Polly is a nickname for Mary, and Peggy is a nickname for Margaret! You don't have to name your kid Jaxxon if you want to call him Jax. Jackson will suffice!
"If you decide not to use it as the legal name you can always use it as your private nickname for him."
This is always an option!
I call my son "Bunny". That...is not his name. Or anything even vaguely related to his name. My father nicknamed most of my sibs (and me), but those nicknames were always for in-family use only. My father still calls me by my nickname more often than he calls me by my legal name!
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you should definitely NOT use the name "Astro". That name belongs to one character only, and that is the Jetsons dog. That is the only reference people have for that name, so unless you want to get a whole bunch of comments about you naming your son after a dog, I would highly suggest not using it.
@Pamela - you don't have to grow up watching The Jetsons today, you only need to remember it to associate that name with the dog. and any American over the age of 35 would remember the Jetsons, which are more than the number of children alive today. Sorry, but I can just imagine people barking at your son when you say his name is "Astro".
What about Astro James (AJ)? I know several guys that go by AJ. James Astro also sounds good.
My daughter is Susannah, and every adult sang Oh, Susannah when they first met her as a baby, but no kids ever did. The only thing about Astro is that the first syllable starts with Ass.
Astro is more of a pet name. Adam Gottbetter
My mom drove a Chevy Astro minivan. Actually she had two, and grey and black one with red pinstriping, and then a white one with black and yellow pinstriping.
I loved the name even without the dream connection, so never seriously considered anything else (it helped that my husband liked it and my family mostly loved it, too).
Kids don't get teased for their names as often these days, but when a name starts with that particular sound it will be unavoidable.
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With that in mind, the majority of the San Jose media are quite perplexed on current lineup trend for the Sharks.
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Rhythm Nation
Also see Rhythm Nation (music video) and Rhythm Nation (influence).
|"Rhythm Nation"
|Single by Janet Jackson
|from the album Rhythm Nation 1814
|"Rhythm Nation" (Instrumental)
|October 23, 1989
|Gold (RIAA)
|Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Rhythm Nation" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation 1814. It was written and produced by Jackson with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Its production incorporates dance-pop and industrial music, also using elements of hip-hop and funk rock. Jackson developed the song's concept in response to various tragedies in the media, deciding to pursue a socially conscious theme by using a political standpoint within upbeat dance music. The song received positive reception from critics, who commended its "military-style beats" within "a grand pop statement." It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and one on Hot Dance Club Play. It also reached number two in Canada, Japan, and South Africa, nine in the Netherlands and France, top fifteen of Italy and Belgium, and top twenty of New Zealand, Sweden, and Ireland, among other countries.
The music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena, serving as the final inclusion in Jackson's long-form Rhythm Nation 1814 film. It portrays rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers adorned in unisex military attire. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony. Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming the video, but upon her insistence it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted."
"Rhythm Nation" received numerous accolades, including BMI Pop Awards for "Most Played Song" and "Songwriter of the Year," in addition to a Billboard Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single" and Grammy Award nomination for Jackson as "Producer of the Year." Its music video is regarded among the most infamous in popular culture, declared "legendary" in addition to "timeless and instantly recognizable." It has also been called "the gold standard for dystopian dance pop music videos," considered to "set the template for hundreds of videos to come in the Nineties and aughts." The video received two MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video." Jackson also won a Billboard Award for "Best Female Video Artist" in addition to the "Director's Award" and "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement." The Rhythm Nation 1814 film won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video. The video's outfit was inducted into the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where its hand-written lyrics are also used in the museum's class on female songwriters.
Artists such as Sleigh Bells, Jamie Lidell, and Kylie Minogue have cited the song as an influence, while artists including Lady Gaga, Peter Andre, OK Go, Usher, and Britney Spears have referenced its music video. Beyoncé, Cheryl Cole, and Rihanna have also paid homage to its outfit and choreography within live performances. It has inspired the careers of choreographers such as Wade Robson and Travis Payne. Actors including Kate Hudson, Michael K. Williams, and Elizabeth Mathis have studied its music video, with its choreography also used in the film Tron: Legacy. It has been covered by Pink, Crystal Kay, and Girls' Generation and has also been performed on Glee, The X-Factor, and Britain's Got Talent.
- 1 Background
- 2 Composition
- 3 Critical reception
- 4 Chart performance
- 5 Music video
- 6 Live performances
- 7 Influence
- 8 Covers
- 9 Awards and accolades
- 10 Legacy
- 11 Philanthropy
- 12 Official versions and remixes
- 13 Track listings
- 14 Charts
- 15 References
- 16 External links
Upon recording her fourth studio album, Jackson was inspired to cover socially conscious issues as a response to various tragedies in the media.[1] Producer Jimmy Jam stated, "Janet came up with the 'Rhythm Nation' concept. A lot of it had to do with watching TV. We're avid TV watchers, and we would watch MTV, then switch over to CNN, and there'd always be something messed-up happening. It was never good news, always bad news."[1] She was particularly saddened by the Stockton playground murders, leading her to record "Livin' in a World (They Didn't Make)." She decided to pursue additional songs with a similar concept, focusing on a political standpoint within energetic dance music.[1] The song's lyrics were written as a montage of racial unity with Jackson's passion for dance, envisioning a colorblind world sharing the same beliefs.[2] Jam explained:
|"We wanted something to do with rhythm, because that's what Janet's life is about: beat, rhythm. One night over dinner, Janet said, "rhythm nation." I told Terry, and he just sang the melody, "We are part of the rhythm nation." And then I hit, "The people of the world today, searching for a better way of life," and Janet sings, "Rhythm Nation." And it just all came together."[3]
"We have so little time to solve these problems. I want people to realize the urgency. I want to grab their attention. Music is my way of doing that. It's okay to have fun — I want to be certain that point is clear. I have fun. Dancing is fun. Dancing is healthy. It pleases me when the kids say my stuff is kickin', but it pleases me even more when they listen to the lyrics. The lyrics mean so much to me."
Jackson jokingly considered it a "national anthem for the Nineties," leading her to develop Rhythm Nation 1814, titled after the year "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written.[5] She derived its lyrical theme from the diversity amongst society, which she observed to be united by music. Jackson said, "I realized that among my friends, we actually had a distinct 'nation' of our own. We weren't interested in drugs or drinking but social change. We also loved music and loved to dance... that's how Rhythm Nation 1814 was born."[6] She also likened its concept to the various groups formed among youth, asserting a common identity and bond, saying, "I thought it would be great if we could create our own nation. One that would have a positive message and that everyone would be free to join."[7] Jackson also commented, "I found it so intriguing that everyone united through whatever the link was. And I felt that with most of my friends. Most people think that my closest friends are in the [entertainment] business, and they're not. They're roller-skating rink guards, waitresses, one works for a messenger service. They have minimum-wage paying jobs. And the one thing that we all have in common is music. I know that within our little group, there is a rhythm
nation that exists."[5]
Jackson desired the song's theme to capture the attention of her teenage audience, who were potentially unaware of socially conscious themes. She commented, "I wanted to take our message directly to the kids, and the way to do that is by making music you can really dance to. That was our whole goal: How can I get through to the kids with this?"[7] She became encouraged by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, feeling as if their demographics were already familiar with social themes.[6] Jackson said, "These were people who woke me up to the responsibility of music. They were beautiful singers and writers who felt for others. They understood suffering."[6] Upon questioning, Jackson said, "I know I can't change the world single-handedly, but for those who are on the fence, maybe I can lead them in a positive direction... If I just touched one person, just to make that difference, make them change for the better, that's an accomplishment."[5] Jackson also responded to potential ridicule, stating, "a lot of people have said, "She's not being realistic with this Rhythm Nation. It's like 'Oh, she thinks the world is going to come together through her dance music,' and that's not the case at all. I know a song or an album can't change the world. But there's nothing wrong with doing what we're doing to help spread the message."[8] Jackson added, "If personal freedom has political implications and if pleasure must be part of any meaningful solution — and it really must — there's nothing wrong with it at all."[8]
Jackson speaks of racial harmony and gender equality over industrial-based production.
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"Rhythm Nation" is an industrial dance-pop song incorporating elements of funk. It incorporates a single measure of "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Sly and the Family Stone.[9] Its socially conscious lyrics preach racial harmony and leadership through dance, protesting bigotry, fascism, and geographic boundaries with "compassionate, dedicated people power."[10] [11] It uses a moderate funk tempo composed in the key of F major. Jackson's vocals range from Bb3 to G5, climaxing during the song's middle eight.[12] It opens with prelude "Pledge," in which Jackson describes "a world rid of color-lines" over apocalyptic bells and ambient noise.[11] The song's militant production is derived from funk guitars, synthesizers, and heavy bass, as Jackson delivers an unbridled vocal performance, signifying a "utopian dance-floor exhortation."[13] Its chorus is supported by male voices, with Jackson addressing her audience in a similar vein to a politician, "abandoning the narrow I for the universal we and inviting us to do the same."[11] Its final chorus closes with multiple ad-libs as Jackson encourages listeners to sing with her, spreading the song's message of multicultural solidarity in a "grand pop statement."[11][14]
Critical reception[edit]
"Rhythm Nation" received positive reviews from critics, garnering praise for its lyrical theme and industrial-style production. Rolling Stone praised its "military-style beats," adding, "she fashions a grand pop statement."[14] The publication also declared it the album's "essential moment," describing the song as "a headbanging good time."[15] Stephen Holden of The New York Times called it a "militantly utopian dance-floor exhortation."[13] Michael Saunders of The Sun Sentinel declared it "upbeat funk-pop" which showcased Jackson's "light, breathy voice."[16] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine commended its
"industrial-style social consciousness."[10]
Sputnik Music applauded its "extraordinary" production and chorus, thought to result in "a catchy, smart single which would appease the Jackson haters and delight the fans."[17] People specified its "burnin' hunk o' funk guitar riff," praising its message which "urged us to expand our minds while wiggling our hips."[18][19] Entertainment Weekly declared it a "paean to the human spirit," likened to "a chorus line of storm troopers."[20] Vince Aletti of Rolling Stone described the song as a "densely textured, agitated track" propelled by "syncopated yelps" of unity.[11] VH1 called it "paramilitary funk," while Daniel Durchholz of Amazon noted its "high-minded references to societal ills," considered to be "seldom the favored province of dance music, but a daring attempt nonetheless."[21][22]
Theme reception[edit]
Vince Aletti considered its message "dedicated" and "compassionate," praising it concept of a "multiracial, multinational network." He added, "Jackson addresses her constituency the way a politician might, abandoning the narrow I for the universal we and inviting us to do the same."[11] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine described it as a "socially charged calls to arms," promoting a "Zen-like transcendence of self." Its lyrics were regarded to call for "social justice" rather than personal freedom, focusing on "strength in numbers" and "unity through mandatory multiculturalism."[23] Richard Croft called it "a protest song with a twist," commending its description of how change can be made rather than questioning why it hasn't occurred.[24] Women, Politics, and Popular Culture author Lilly Goren considered it to reflect "politically driven feminist messages."[25] Chris Willman of Los Angeles Times proposed its theme "big on community, stressing social consciousness for a young target audience and proposing a prejudice-free" nation.[26] An additional review stated, "[Janet] wanted social justice and voiced it in one of the most fabulous, bad ass ways possible."[27]
Jon Pareles of The New York Times praised its "earnest concern," also noting its "call for unity and good intentions." Its preach of racial unity was applauded, thought to unite "Ms. Jackson's opposition to racism with an image of a mass audience."[28][29] The publication also observed Jackson to eagerly "rail against societal ills like racism and domestic abuse."[30] Additionally, it was used as an example of a socially conscious song having influence over the public, thought to effectively call for "racial harmony and cooperative struggle to create a better, stronger world."[13] Pareles added Jackson "kept the propulsive funk and added worthy, generalized social messages", while Kelefa Sanneh believed its subject matter to be "flirting with protest politics."[31][32] An anecdote likened its theme of peace to the teachings of social activist Mahatma Gandhi, saying, ""Rhythm Nation" sheds light on the problem of apathy, which is common among young people today." Jackson's conscious lyrics and desire to "not only entertain, but to educate" was praised, concluding, "["Rhythm Nation"] speaks particularly to young people and encourages them to be the leaders of tomorrow."[33]
Chart performance[edit]
"Rhythm Nation" debuted at number forty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the week's highest new entry, breaking Madonna's consecutive streak of Hot Shot Debuts on the chart.[34] It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40, second only to Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise."[34] It reached number one on the ATV Top 40 in addition to Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Dance Club Play, topping the latter chart for three weeks.[34] It reached number two in Canada, where it was the tenth most successful single of the year.[35] Internationally, it reached number two on Japan's airplay chart and South Africa, number nine in the Netherlands and France's airplay chart, fourteen in Italy, fifteen on Belgium's VRT Top 30, seventeen in New Zealand, eighteen in Sweden, and nineteen in Ireland.[36][37] It also peaked within the top twenty-five of Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and within the top thirty-five of Australia. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA).[38]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Rhythm Nation" was directed by Dominic Sena. It was the final inclusion in Jackson's long-form Rhythm Nation 1814 film, following "Miss You Much" and "The Knowledge". Its premise focuses on rapid choreography within a "post-apocalyptic" warehouse setting, with Jackson and her dancers adorned in black militant attire. It was filmed in black-and-white to portray the song's theme of racial harmony. Jackson stated, "There were so many races in that video, from Black to White and all the shades of gray in between. Black-and-white photography shows all those shades, and that's why we used it."[2] Its wardrobe also reflects the song's theme of gender equality, using matching unisex outfits.[2] Jackson commented, "The foggy, smoky street and the dark, black-and-white tone, that was all intentional. When you've done a lot of videos, it can be difficult to keep it fresh and new. You have to try something you've never done, in fear of looking like something you've already created."[39]
While developing its concept, Jackson's record label attempted to persuade her against filming the video, feeling as if it didn't have mainstream appeal. Upon her insistence, it became "the most far-reaching single project the company has ever attempted".[2] The video received multiple accolades, including MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video." Jackson was also the recipient of the "Director's Award," "Best Female Video Artist," and the "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement" at the Billboard Awards.[40][41] The video's long-form version won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.[42] It was later listed among the "Greatest Music Videos of All Time" by Slant Magazine.[14] Entertainment Weekly considered it "legendary" while Rolling Stone declared it "the gold standard for dystopian dance pop music videos," thought to include "the most memorable choreography in pop video history."[43][44] MTV News commended it as "the clip that sent Jackson into the stratosphere as an envelope-pushing pop star."[45] The video's outfit is included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and was previously displayed on a statue at Walt Disney World theme park.[46][47][48]
Live performances[edit]
During its initial promotion, "Rhythm Nation" was performed on Top of the Pops and TV Plus, in addition to Germany's Countdown and Peter's Pop Show.[49][50] It was also performed for Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance, in celebration of Elizabeth the Queen Mother's ninetieth birthday.[51] Jackson's pants split during the performance due to its intense choreography.[52] It was performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America United: In Support of Our Troops concert during promotion for her tenth album, Discipline.[53][54] The song was notoriously performed with "All for You" and an excerpt of "The Knowledge" at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, in which Jackson's breast was accidentally exposed by Justin Timberlake.[55] The performance led to the inspiration for YouTube and launch of Facebook, also becoming the most watched, recorded, and replayed event in television history.[56][57] It also set a record for Jackson as the most searched term and image in internet history.[57]
"Rhythm Nation" has been performed on all of her following tours. On the Rhythm Nation Tour, Jackson's performance was described as "a wedge of hard-driving bodies moves like a robot battalion in precision drill."[58] Jackson's outfit had been "mimicked by many of her fans" throughout the tour.[59] Observing its routine, The New York Times stated, "Legs chop wide open, then close again. They shoot out abruptly to the sides, then kick into jazz spins and bouncing splits to the floor. There are sedate pelvic jerks and a swiveling turn on a toe, trotting runs and purposeful syncopated walks. But essentially these are bodies rooted into the floor, taut yet alive in the way of a boxer edgily biding his time in the ring."[60] A live rendition from the janet. World Tour was aired on MTV.
The Velvet Rope Tour was reported to feature "the characteristic, Russian-style military suit she wore in the video, corresponding with the song's rigid, robotic dance movements." Los Angeles Times regarded her "a human musical medley," while The Daily Telegraph considered it "show-stopping" for its display of "hyperbolic tension."[61] [62] Jackson's rendition on the All for You Tour was described as a "neon-lit number straight out of Blade Runner." Rolling Stone declared it "stunning," adding, "even near the end of the two-hour show, her voice was unwaveringly powerful, carrying the "Sing it people/Sing it children" lines like a flag on the Fourth of July."[63][64] Jackson's dancers emulated "animated toys and storybook figures" in catsuits, performing robotic moves against "structured, sassy beats."[65][66] On Number Ones, Up Close and Personal, Jackson's rendition was also praised, as she "sliced her way through tight, sharp choreography."[67] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian called it "ferocious," adding, "if she wanted to remind people how commanding a presence she can be, she's done her job."[68]
"Rhythm Nation" has been cited to influence various artists within its production, lyrical theme and vocal arrangement. Its music video has also been considered among the most influential in popular culture. Rolling Stone observed it to "set the template for hundreds of videos to come in the Nineties and aughts," with Entertainment Weekly also declaring it "groundbreaking," in addition to "striking, timeless and instantly recognizable."[69][70] Mike Weaver stated Jackson's "one-of-a-kind, funk-and-groove choreography was unlike anything seen in the history of pop music. [...] every show choir and every hiphop dancer wanted to cut and paste parts and pieces of the Rhythm Nation production into their set."[71] Regarding its influence, Sherri Winston of The Sun Sentinel stated, "No one can witness the militaristic precision of Rhythm Nation, which gives the impression that a really angry pep squad has taken over the dance floor, and not see how Janet's style has been sampled, borrowed and stolen over and over ... and over."[72]
The song has inspired artists such as Sleigh Bells,[73] Jamie Lidell,[74] Kylie Minogue,[75] and record producer Yoo Young-jin.[76] Various aspects of its music video have been referenced by numerous artists, including Britney Spears,[77][78] Lady Gaga,[79] Peter Andre,[80] OK Go,[81] Nicki Minaj,[82] Usher,[83] and Jessie Ware.[84] Its outfit and choreography has been paid homage to in performances by Spears,[85] Beyoncé,[86] Cheryl Cole,[87] and Rihanna.[88] In film, actors such as Kate Hudson,[89] Michael K. Williams,[90] and Elizabeth Mathis have studied its music video, with Mathis notably using its choreography during a scene in Tron: Legacy.[91] Choreographers such as Travis Payne[92] and Wade Robson[93][94] have called it a primary influence to their careers. Aylin Zatar of Buzzfeed remarked, "She also basically pioneered the dancing in a warehouse, post-apocalyptic, industrial setting video. So, Britney ("Till The World Ends"), Rihanna ("Hard"), Lady Gaga ("Alejandro"), and even the Spice Girls ("Spice Up Your Life") – you all have Ms. Jackson to thank."[77]
Jacob Artist, Melissa Benoist and Erinn Westbrook covered "Rhythm Nation" in a mashup with "Nasty" during the fifth season of Glee, in the episode "Puppet Master."[43][95] Pink covered "Rhythm Nation" in a medley with Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" for the film Happy Feet Two. Japanese singer Crystal Kay performed a Japanese rendition of the song for the Japanese version of the film.[96] Girls' Generation performed the song on KBS Gayo Daechukje and their debut concert tour, Girls' Generation Asia Tour Into the New World.[97] Korean pop group After School covered the song on music show Kim Jung-eun's Chocolate.[98]
The Stereo Hogzz performed a live rendition and replicated its choreography during the first season of the The X Factor.[99] English dance troupe Diversity incoporated its choreography during a performance on the third season finale of Britain's Got Talent.[100] It was also performed on America's Best Dance Crew and Britain's Stars in Their Eyes.[101][102] Pink, Usher, and Mýa performed a dance tribute to "Rhythm Nation" on Jackson's MTV Icon special. Filipino singer Jaya included a live cover on the album Jaya Live at the Araneta.[103] The song's countdown is used in various releases of the video game NBA Live.
Awards and accolades[edit]
"Rhythm Nation" won a Billboard Award for "Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year," with Jackson also winning "Best Female Artist, Dance," "Best Female Video Artist," "Director's Award," and the "Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement." The song also won a BMI Pop Award for "Most Played Song," in addition to awarding her "Songwriter of the Year." Jackson received a Grammy Award nomination for "Producer of the Year, Non-Classical," with its full-length music video winning "Best Long Form Music Video." Slant Magazine included it among the "Greatest Dance Songs of All Time" and "Greatest music Videos of All Time." VH1 ranked its music video among their "Greatest Videos." The video also won two MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video," with Jackson awarded the Video Vanguard Award for her contributions to popular culture. The song is performed at Las Vegas' Legends in Concert series. The hand-written lyrics to "Rhythm Nation" and the music video's outfit are included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit, with its lyrics also used in the museum's course on feminist songwriters.
|List of accolades for "Rhythm Nation"
"The song exhorts social change in the face of injustice, using music – and by extension, rhythm – as a unifying tool. It's the perfect platform to talk about song structure (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.) More important, "Rhythm Nation" provides a unique point of view from which to draw conclusions about its author and her era."
"Rhythm Nation" is among Jackson's signature songs, commended for its lyrical theme and innovative production. Jackson commented, "When I first proposed a socially conscious concept, there were voices of doubt. But the more I thought about it, the more committed I became, I no longer had a choice. The creativity took over, "Rhythm Nation" came alive. I saw that a higher power was at work."[4] Jon Pareles declared it "one of the more innovative Top 10 hits of the 1980's," while Yahoo! Music called it "revolutionary" and "militaristic."[107][108] Michael Saunders considered it among Jackson's repertoire of "skillfully packaged pop songs that have made her one of the biggest-selling performers in popdom."[109] Jimmy Jam stated, "Janet has said a million times, "You're not going to change anybody. But if you've got somebody on the fence, and they're at that point when they're either going to go one way or another, then a little nudge in that direction ain't gonna hurt." So that's all you're trying to do. And it's cool to do that. It's cool to do that and have a hit."[3]
Slant Magazine ranked it among the best singles of the eighties, saying, "the music is militant and regimented, with beats that fire like artillery juxtaposed with the typically thin-voiced Janet's unbridled vocal performance."[23] The publication added, "Rhythm Nation" makes its statement without relying on schmaltz; it's no wonder why big brother Mike was envious of it."[23] The song was later ranked number twenty-one on their list of "100 Greatest Dance Songs," praising Jackson's "guarded political optimism into a direct attack on the 1980s' culture of indifference."[106] Richard Croft praised its "powerful" production, declaring, "the beats on this song are probably the most powerful ever to be heard in the history of mankind."[24] Another critique declared it "the best song Janet has ever done", praising its "mission statement" in addition to its "frantic beats, the message, the determined vocal performance, the lyrics and the explosive chorus," adding "There are few moments in pop music as thrilling as the transition of the dance breakdown into to the final choruses, complete with Janet going nuts over the ad-libs, as if she was in a trance brought on but just how beyond amazing this song is. And that's not even mentioning the incredible video."[110]
"Through words and deeds, Janet has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of tolerance, while leading an array of efforts addressing some of society's greatest challenges."
Jackson founded the "Rhythm Nation Scholarship," assisting students in meeting their academic goals. The monetary award is given to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement or have been actively involved within their school or community. [112] She received the Chairman's Award at the NAACP Awards for her work regarding illiteracy, drug abuse, violence, and high school dropout prevention. In response to a critic who said her socially conscious lyrics could accomplish "nothing," Jackson invited two high school graduates to the stage, who both had previously credited the song and its music video as the motivation for staying in school.[113] Various portions of the "Rhythm Nation" outfit were donated to charity, including the Music Against AIDS auction.[114] A tribute band known as "Rhythm Nation" performs at various fundraisers, including benefits for children with cancer at the Ronald McDonald House in New York City.[115][116][117]
Official versions and remixes[edit]
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End of year charts[edit]
See also[edit]
- List of number-one dance singles of 1989 (U.S.)
- List of number-one dance singles of 1990 (U.S.)
- R&B number-one hits of 1990 (USA)
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Beer Sessions
A few weeks ago, we got very lucky. Not only did we manage to snag a bottle of the 2009 Widdershins Barleywine, newly released from Left Hand Brewing Company, but we also stumbled across an old bottle of the 2007 Widdershins lurking at the back of a shelf. A vertical tasting was most definitely in order!
The idea of aging beers is a relatively new concept to us and a lot of other folks. Most beers should really be consumed within about a year of bottling, after which the flavor and structure of the beer quickly start to degrade. But some beers, particularly high-alcohol beers, age well and can even improve over the course of several years. (We'll be talking a lot more about this over the next few months!)
The Widdershins Barleywine from Left Hand Brewing Company is a perfect candidate for aging. It clocks in at about 9.1% ABV, and if it's kept cool and out of the light, we were told that it can continuing improving for several years before it peaks.
The 2007 batch and the 2009 batch were made using the same basic recipe of hops, grains, water and yeast. They were also both aged for about 8 months in the barrel and additional wort was added during bottling to give it some carbonation. The biggest difference between the two was that the 2007 was aged in French oak red wine barrels while this year's batch was aged in Heaven Hill Brandy barrels.
2009 Widdershins Barleywine
Appearance - Copper colored and a bit hazy with a thin head of pale foam.
Aroma - Our first impression was of plump, juicy raisins. It might have been the power of suggestion, but we thought the beer also picked up a bit of boozy brandy from the barrel aging. It smelled pleasantly mild and fresh.
There was also a distinct and somewhat puzzling whiff of plastic. One of the tasters described it as "GI Joe action figures." Maybe a characteristic from the hops?
Taste - That plastic aroma carried over into a quick flick of flavor at the front, which then mellowed into sticky toffee malts and steeped raisin flavors. It finishes resiny and very bright. It has a medium-bodied mouthfeel and not much lingering quality.
All in all, this barleywine tastes a lot like a high-alcohol IPA. We thought was a bit brash and unruly - definitely drinkable, but not as complex or refined as we were expecting.
2007 Widdershins Barleywine
Appearance - Honey-brown and quite cloudy with a nice tight head of eggshell foam. It clings to the glass like wine.
Aroma - Simply put, this beer smelled intoxicating. The aroma was so huge you can almost taste it in your mouth when you breath in, like biting into chewy caramels. We smelled brown sugar and raisins with a yeasty sour tang.
Taste - There was a pleasant smokiness at the front, like burnt sugar but less bitter (possibly the progression of that bitter plastic flavor in the 2009?). This led into complex layers of maltiness - we tasted molasses and buttery caramel with stewed fruit showing up as the beer warmed. Rich and full of flavor.
There was also a uniform bitterness throughout that balanced the malts very nicely. It ended with some tannins and more of that nice, lingering bitterness. The beer felt creamy, thick, and chewy in the mouth.
It was great to sip this one slowly and discover new nuances of flavor as it warmed up. This definitely felt like a mature, well-crafted beer.
If the 2007 is any indication, we should all buy a few bottles of this year's batch and let them sit in the closet for a while! The 2009 is decent and can certainly be enjoyed right now, but the aged 2007 really blew us away. The Widdershins strikes us as a beer that needs a little time to come into its own and reveal how special it really is.
Have any of you tried the Widdershins - either recently or in years past? What did you think?
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2 Comments
Really wondering about the plastic smell.
If it was the hops, well then that will most certainly calm down - as hop aroma and taste dissipate with age.
I also wonder if this beer was fermented a little on the warm side. Since it doesn't seem like a very traditional barleywine, they could have been looking to get some esters from the yeast. That could cause some plastic-y off flavors.
Either way, I'm sure it'll age well. I'll have to grab a bottle to enjoy down the road if I ever see it.
I have a 13 y/o bottle of this I will be sharing with friends tonight. Comparing a bottle to the most recent year was very interesting, the older bottle mellowed out and the high alcohol finished rolls off into a sweet spiciness.
I did not get a plastic flavor at all, that is strange and would be unpleasant.