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Dr Kath

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Independent scholar of English / comparative and general literature: intertextuality | concept album, PhD, bilingual (German / English), creator of the blog #aircraftalbatrossandabeast, job seeking, (she / her) https://personalhomepagehagenk.wordpress.com

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Apr 23

Of all the pieces I have ever written, this one is my favourite. But do not tell the others.

@intellectbooks.bsky.social #lordofthelost #judas #gospelofjudas #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #postmodernism #intertextuality #metalmusicstudies #metalstudies #litstudies #lit

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Postmodernism in Lord Of The Lost’s Judas: The apocryphal The Gospel of Judas, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and the role of the stars | Intellect

Lord Of The Lost’s Judas (2021) is a thematic concept album exploring different aspects of the Judas reception without a straightforward narrative or interpretation, but covering varying viewpoints on...

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · 16d

Best of luck! 🤞

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · 29d

I have updated my newest blog article on #IronMaiden' s #DanceofDeath and the medieval theme. It features one more song now.

#aircraftalbatrossandabeast #metalmusicstudies #lordofthelost #ghost #meteora #chrisharms #dansemacabre #totentanz

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Danse Macabre: an Overview

[Updated: Features one more song now!] Danse macabre (French) is usually translated to English as “Dance of Death” – so I leave it to you to solve the puzzle which song I will del…

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Sep 7

Get well soon!

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Sep 5

My newest blog article on #IronMaiden' s song #DanceofDeath is live.

This article focuses on the #dansemacabre theme and also covers songs by Maiden support acts #Ghost and #LordOfTheLost. And a theme park ride.

#aircraftalbatrossandabeast

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Danse Macabre: an Overview

Danse macabre (French) is usually translated to English as “Dance of Death” – so I leave it to you to solve the puzzle which song I will delve into today (“Dance of Death&#8…

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Sep 3

New level of madness:

Danse macabre (dance of death) the blog article 💻 and danse macabre the dance improvisation 🩰.

But when it is about dancing I have more options to access.

Yes, coming soon.

#aircraftalbatrossandabeast

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Saint-Saëns - Danse macabre | WDR Funkhausorchester

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 31

Can anyone recommend a free language teaching app?

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 29

What is this? Dracula burying himself in sand during daylight to emerge every night when the flood ebbs away to then surf to the land on his coffin?

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 29

First tumble of the OPVS NOIR season. 🩰 This is the ballet equivalent of "work in progress".

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Thomas Stensitzki 🎙️📘 @stensitzki.eu · Aug 24

Das Kongeniale an Zigarettenrauch ist, dass er gelbe Linien erkennt und darüberhinaus nicht weiterzieht. Er fällt einfach senkrecht herunter.

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks!

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 23

No problem, don't worry.

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 23

Did they have a 360 Modena?

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 23

What I like best about summer is the green tea I make to get warm again after having spent time outside.

#Germansummer

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm glad you like them!

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 7

I like the weird, arty stuff.

#lordofthelost #opvsnoir #bazaarbizarre #noonelostbehind #metalsky #metal #metalmusic

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LORD OF THE LOST - Bazaar Bizarre (Official Video) | Napalm Records

YouTube video by Napalm Records

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thinking of you on what would have been your 19th birthday.

Birman cat wrapped in a brown and beige blanket

Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Jul 14

Luka Sulic is a cellist and a composer. Recommended.

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LUKA SULIC - LIVE at UNION CHAPEL [Concert Film]

YouTube video by LUKA SULIC

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Jul 13

POV: When your brain wants to race along and your legs can't, so you have to adapt constantly. 🩰

#lukasulic #phoenix #ballet #ballettraining #dancing

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LUKA SULIC • PHOENIX • [Official Video]

YouTube video by LUKA SULIC

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Jun 18

Soundtrack for today

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Evening

YouTube video by The Moody Blues - Topic

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Jun 13

Soundtrack for today

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Queen - Don't Try So Hard (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Queen Official

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · Jun 5

I love the Rijksmuseum! I hope you had a great time.

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · May 29

Where is that?

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · May 22

Soundtrack for today

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No More Lies

YouTube video by Iron Maiden - Topic

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Dr. Jeremy Swist @metalclassicist.bsky.social · May 16

Not him.

A fluffy orange cat lying on top of a cardboard box that says “why gives a crap” on it.

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Dr Kath @dr-kath.bsky.social · May 13

2023 will never cease to puzzle me. The album BLOOD & GLITTER went straight #1 upon its release and #2 again after Eurovision. The fanbase has multiplied after Eurovision, plus you can hear that the audience in the hall reacted to them. Where does this result come from when so many liked them?