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A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or important event, or which has become important to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, or as an example of historic architecture. The term 'monument' is often applied to buildings or structures that are considered examples of important architectural and/or cultural heritage.
The origin of the word "monument" comes from the Latin moneo, monere, which means 'to remind', 'to advise' or 'to warn', suggesting a monument allows us to see the past thus helping us visualize what is to come in the future. In English the word "monumental" is often used in reference to something of extraordinary size and power, as in monumental sculpture, but also to mean simply anything made to commemorate the dead, as a funerary monument or other example of funerary art.
Monuments have been created for thousands of years, and they are often the most durable and famous symbols of ancient civilizations. Prehistoric tumuli, dolmens, and similar structures have been created in a large number of prehistoric cultures across the world, and the many forms of monumental tombs of the more wealthy and powerful members of a society are often the source of much of our information and art from those cultures. As societies became organized on a larger scale, so monuments so large as to be difficult to destroy like the Egyptian Pyramids, the Greek Parthenon, the Great Wall of China, Indian Taj Mahal or the Moai of Easter Island have become symbols of their civilizations. In more recent times, monumental structures such as the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower have become iconic emblems of modern nation-states. The term monumentality relates to the symbolic status and physical presence of a monument.
Monument Valley (Navajo: Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning valley of the rocks) is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. It is located on the Arizona-Utah state line (around 36°59′N 110°6′W / 36.983°N 110.100°W / 36.983; -110.100Coordinates: 36°59′N 110°6′W / 36.983°N 110.100°W / 36.983; -110.100), near the Four Corners area. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.
Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s. Director John Ford used the location for a number of his best-known films, and thus, in the words of critic Keith Phipps, "its five square miles [13 square kilometers] have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West."
The area is part of the Colorado Plateau. The elevation of the valley floor ranges from 5,000 to 6,000 feet (1,500 to 1,800 m) above sea level. The floor is largely siltstone of the Cutler Group, or sand derived from it, deposited by the meandering rivers that carved the valley. The valley's vivid red color comes from iron oxide exposed in the weathered siltstone. The darker, blue-gray rocks in the valley get their color from manganese oxide.
Inevitable may refer to:
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings. There are also cases where songs are used in tie in marketing campaigns that allow them to become more than just a song. Tie ins and merchandising could be used in toys are marketing campaigns for food and other products. Although the origins of music videos date back to musical short films that first appeared in the 1920s, they came into prominence in the 1980s when MTV based their format around the medium. Prior to the 1980s, these works were described by various terms including "illustrated song", "filmed insert", "promotional (promo) film", "promotional clip", "promotional video", "song video", "song clip" or "film clip". Since the creation and increased popularity of YouTube, mainstream artists now promote new music videos by releasing trailers of short promos on the site for their upcoming song and music video. Consequentially, YouTube has been converted into a social media platform for celebrities and artists to market themselves to their fans and audiences.
The Inevitable End is the fifth and final studio album by Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp, released on 7 November 2014 by Dog Triumph. Svein Berge stated the album has "a dark energy", while Robyn described the album: "It's sad, but it's not cold. It's very warm." Four singles were released off the record.
The group have announced this is their final studio album in the traditional sense, adding that they are "not going to stop making music, but the album format as such, this is the last thing from us".
The Inevitable End received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted mean rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 75, based on 20 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Madison Vain of Entertainment Weekly noted that the album "showcase[s] the best of the duo's trance-y instrumentals, propulsive hooks, and bubbling beats." Scott Simpson of Exclaim! opined that Röyksopp "have recorded the best final album they could have envisioned: a layered and cohesive package of enveloping synths filled with addictive hooks." Timothy Monger of AllMusic viewed the album as "a strong finale in the duo's signature style and whether or not this truly is the end or merely the end of their album era, The Inevitable End sits among the best in Röyksopp's catalog."Billboard's Jamieson Cox stated that the duo were "leaving on a high note" and lauded the album as "sublime melancholy electro-pop, rich and emotionally resonant without feeling maudlin." Ryan Lathan of PopMatters called the album "gorgeously produced" and wrote that it "will never be looked upon as a terribly uplifting experience, but its lyrical content treats heartache, despair, self-hatred, remorse, depression, and the fear of the unknown with utter respect."
The official music video for Röyksopp & Robyn's 'Monument' directed by Max Vitali off the mini album 'Do It Again.' Watch the behind-the-scenes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeUx5xkWRts Watch the "Do It Again" Track-by-track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMAQjL8edRA Watch more videos from the mini-album here: http://ryxp.co/diaplist Subscribe for more... Röyksopp: http://bit.ly/1hkNohH Robyn: http://bit.ly/1fIMXbL 'Monument' is available now on the Röyksopp & Robyn album 'Do It Again': iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ryxpdiamp3?IQid=youtube CD: http://smarturl.it/rxypdiacd?IQid=youtube Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/rxypdiavinyl?IQid=youtube ___ SUBSCRIBE to The Creators Project: http://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_TheCreatorsProject SUBSCRIBE to The Creators Project Newsletter: http://bi...
The official video for 'Monument (The Inevitable End Version)' featuring Robyn, taken from Röyksopp final album: 'The Inevitable End'. The video was shot on Röyksopp & Robyn's Do It Again Tour through 2014. This new version of Monument is available as an instant download when you preorder the forthcoming album The Inevitable End on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/ryxptieit?IQid=youtube.description Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/ryxptie12?IQid=youtube CD: http://smarturl.it/ryxptiecd?IQid=youtube We feel like this is a goodbye to the traditional album format. In our consecutive run of albums, we have been able to say what we want to say and do what we want to do with the LP. We're not going to stop making music, but the album format as such, this is the last thing from us... If you wanna ...
It's Monday morning And I would kill for a chance to drive Get so far away from here with you my dear Than I'll never leave your side Nobody knows the troubles I've seen In a van, on a soapbox for the world to see Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them We're getting older I've started to fear for my life is this the way that it should be? this whole thing's riding on me it's been a long road so far with nowhere to turn There's no looking back from here no more dwelling on my fears Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to ...
MUTEMATH's music video for 'Monument' from their new album, Vitals. Download it at http://smarturl.it/MMVitals MUTEMATH on tour now: http://www.mutemath.com From Paul: We feel so fortunate to have met Charles "LaLa" Evans when we did. He is the living embodiment of not only our song "Monument," but everything we aspired to write about for this whole new album. We are so honored that he allowed us the opportunity to share his simple yet profound story of an enduring love through our song's music video. It's the first time we've ever attempted anything like this, but we felt like this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a documentary-style music video highlighting the life of a very special soul who might not have otherwise had their story told. We sincerely hope you enjoy and are...
►Minecraft Hermitcraft Season 5 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FvF_X9jvio&list;=PLoH7Sjb8-XEhQSO1J4pZBF6wSnWbGCOsE Today on Hermitcraft we explore a Woodland Mansion for mob heads and then work on our Ocean Monument Project. Stay up to date and never miss a video by following me here: ► Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cubfan135 ► Livestreams: http://www.mixer.com/cubfan135 Take a look at all the Hermitcraft members: http://www.hermitcraft.com Visit the Hermitcraft Reddit to talk about everything Hermitcraft: http://www.reddit.com/r/hermitcraft Hermitcraft is hosted by CubedHost, a reliable Minecraft server provider with great customer support. You can get 25% off your first purchase using this url: http://cubedhost.com/hermitcraft Music: Intro: 'Tropical ID (Preview)' by As...
• Artist: MONUMENT • Song: "A Bridge Too Far" • Album: "Hair Of The Dog" • Label: Rock of Angels Records • Release Date: 10.06.2016 iTunes "A Bridge Too Far" single pre-sale link: http://smarturl.it/hairofthedog_itunes Pre-Order "Hair Of The Dog" Now: • http://music-megastore.gr/shop/preorders/monument-hair-of-the-dog/ • http://roar.gr/shop/monument-hair-of-the-dog/ *** Also available: Monument - "Renegades" in CD and limited Clear Vinyl formats. Order at: • CD: http://music-megastore.gr/shop/cd/monument-renegades-jewel-case-cd/ • Clear LP: http://music-megastore.gr/shop/vinyl/monument-renegades-clear-white-lp/ • ROAR! Website: http://roar.gr/ • Official Online Shop: http://music-megastore.gr/ • ROAR! on FB: https://www.facebook.com/RockofAngelsRecords/ • Contact ROAR!: info@roar-reco...
MUTEMATH on tour now: http://www.mutemath.com The new single from the forthcoming release, Vitals - due November 13, 2015. PREORDER VITALS Get "Monument" & "Used To" Now iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals_Amz Google Play: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals_GPlay -2015 Wojtek Records LYRICS: There's a daylight going under There's a new spark to discover And you know we're not getting any younger So remember, this is our time I want to drive an open road Can we go out tonight Anything goes Let's make a monument for our love Let's make a monument for our love There's a memory around the corner There's an angel on our shoulders To remind us life is far from over So remember, this is our time Every night is ours to own Every where is ours to roam Every sun ...
Monument Valley 2 by ustwo games, available now exclusively on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767?mt=8. Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. Immer...
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The official music video for Röyksopp & Robyn's 'Monument' directed by Max Vitali off the mini album 'Do It Again.' Watch the behind-the-scenes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeUx5xkWRts Watch the "Do It Again" Track-by-track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMAQjL8edRA Watch more videos from the mini-album here: http://ryxp.co/diaplist Subscribe for more... Röyksopp: http://bit.ly/1hkNohH Robyn: http://bit.ly/1fIMXbL 'Monument' is available now on the Röyksopp & Robyn album 'Do It Again': iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ryxpdiamp3?IQid=youtube CD: http://smarturl.it/rxypdiacd?IQid=youtube Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/rxypdiavinyl?IQid=youtube ___ SUBSCRIBE to The Creators Project: http://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_TheCreatorsProject SUBSCRIBE to The Creators Project Newsletter: http://bi...
The official video for 'Monument (The Inevitable End Version)' featuring Robyn, taken from Röyksopp final album: 'The Inevitable End'. The video was shot on Röyksopp & Robyn's Do It Again Tour through 2014. This new version of Monument is available as an instant download when you preorder the forthcoming album The Inevitable End on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/ryxptieit?IQid=youtube.description Vinyl: http://smarturl.it/ryxptie12?IQid=youtube CD: http://smarturl.it/ryxptiecd?IQid=youtube We feel like this is a goodbye to the traditional album format. In our consecutive run of albums, we have been able to say what we want to say and do what we want to do with the LP. We're not going to stop making music, but the album format as such, this is the last thing from us... If you wanna ...
It's Monday morning And I would kill for a chance to drive Get so far away from here with you my dear Than I'll never leave your side Nobody knows the troubles I've seen In a van, on a soapbox for the world to see Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them We're getting older I've started to fear for my life is this the way that it should be? this whole thing's riding on me it's been a long road so far with nowhere to turn There's no looking back from here no more dwelling on my fears Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me To be a monument for the rest of them Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to ...
MUTEMATH's music video for 'Monument' from their new album, Vitals. Download it at http://smarturl.it/MMVitals MUTEMATH on tour now: http://www.mutemath.com From Paul: We feel so fortunate to have met Charles "LaLa" Evans when we did. He is the living embodiment of not only our song "Monument," but everything we aspired to write about for this whole new album. We are so honored that he allowed us the opportunity to share his simple yet profound story of an enduring love through our song's music video. It's the first time we've ever attempted anything like this, but we felt like this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a documentary-style music video highlighting the life of a very special soul who might not have otherwise had their story told. We sincerely hope you enjoy and are...
►Minecraft Hermitcraft Season 5 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FvF_X9jvio&list;=PLoH7Sjb8-XEhQSO1J4pZBF6wSnWbGCOsE Today on Hermitcraft we explore a Woodland Mansion for mob heads and then work on our Ocean Monument Project. Stay up to date and never miss a video by following me here: ► Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cubfan135 ► Livestreams: http://www.mixer.com/cubfan135 Take a look at all the Hermitcraft members: http://www.hermitcraft.com Visit the Hermitcraft Reddit to talk about everything Hermitcraft: http://www.reddit.com/r/hermitcraft Hermitcraft is hosted by CubedHost, a reliable Minecraft server provider with great customer support. You can get 25% off your first purchase using this url: http://cubedhost.com/hermitcraft Music: Intro: 'Tropical ID (Preview)' by As...
• Artist: MONUMENT • Song: "A Bridge Too Far" • Album: "Hair Of The Dog" • Label: Rock of Angels Records • Release Date: 10.06.2016 iTunes "A Bridge Too Far" single pre-sale link: http://smarturl.it/hairofthedog_itunes Pre-Order "Hair Of The Dog" Now: • http://music-megastore.gr/shop/preorders/monument-hair-of-the-dog/ • http://roar.gr/shop/monument-hair-of-the-dog/ *** Also available: Monument - "Renegades" in CD and limited Clear Vinyl formats. Order at: • CD: http://music-megastore.gr/shop/cd/monument-renegades-jewel-case-cd/ • Clear LP: http://music-megastore.gr/shop/vinyl/monument-renegades-clear-white-lp/ • ROAR! Website: http://roar.gr/ • Official Online Shop: http://music-megastore.gr/ • ROAR! on FB: https://www.facebook.com/RockofAngelsRecords/ • Contact ROAR!: info@roar-reco...
MUTEMATH on tour now: http://www.mutemath.com The new single from the forthcoming release, Vitals - due November 13, 2015. PREORDER VITALS Get "Monument" & "Used To" Now iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals_Amz Google Play: http://smarturl.it/MMVitals_GPlay -2015 Wojtek Records LYRICS: There's a daylight going under There's a new spark to discover And you know we're not getting any younger So remember, this is our time I want to drive an open road Can we go out tonight Anything goes Let's make a monument for our love Let's make a monument for our love There's a memory around the corner There's an angel on our shoulders To remind us life is far from over So remember, this is our time Every night is ours to own Every where is ours to roam Every sun ...
Monument Valley 2 by ustwo games, available now exclusively on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767?mt=8. Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. Immer...
All rights reserved to KROQ © 2010
There's a blind desire there's a drive
There's a need to leave some lasting feat
Something to hold, something to keep
A monument to complete
There's a written page there's a book
There's a search for something to say
Something to share, something to speak
A monument to convey
Is it fiction, is it confession
Is it passion or just a profession
Is it performance, is it expression
Is it passion or just an obsession
There's a photograph there's a frame
There's a time, a moment to confine
Something to save, something to see
A monument to enshrine
Is it performance, is it expression
Is it passion or just a profession
Is it fiction, is it confession
Is it passion or just an obsession
There's an empty room there's a blank page
There's a picture left incomplete
Something is lost, something remains
A monument to defeat
Is it fiction, is it confession
Is it passion or just a profession
Is it performance, is it expression