"And as you learn the magic, learn to believe it. Don't be 'surprised' when it works, you undercut your power."
- Diane di Prima (Revolutionary Letter #46 - 1968)
The Electric Fog Factory.
The American Primitive Acoustic Collection by Handa-McGraw International can be streamed on all of the major services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and dozens of others. Note: only available on YouTube until February 21st
The Music Of Handa-McGraw International can also be heard on the Electric Fog Factory on YouTube. You can hear the album, and dozens of unreleased cuts and demos, plus exclusive video of Ivy.
The earliest known incident that referenced the Code Of Chivalry was recorded on a copper leaf fragment from the Lost Gospel Of Murgatroyd. Internet experts have estimated the date of origin to be 11,000,987 B.C. in Ancient Sumeria, and it was unearthed in 1998 by an treasure hunter using a metal detector on the Chicago side of Lake Michigan.
Some critics assert that the fragment is actually a piece of a copper bracelet featured on a TV shopping channel that was claimed to have a therapeutic effect on carpal injuries suffered while attempting to complete online customer service forms.
The treasure hunter posted the discovery on social media, which have stringent policies in place to combat fraudulent claims thus the Sumerian origin of the fragment can be considered authentic by normal Internet standards of accuracy.
The fragment relates that a noble knight named Enki McDougal stabbed his opponent in the back while the referee was explaining the rules of the duel. He then commissioned an epic poem by Inanna Beethoven that described the heroic combat which lasted several hours, and of the foxy Princess who promised really hot sex to the winner.
The story was later recounted in an 18th Century chivalric romance by noted poet and plagiarist William Lyrpantsonfre called, "The Noble Quest Of Sir Bacondip" which chronicled the brave knight's arduous and dangerous journey to find the rechargeable electric drill that Jesus used as a carpenter.
...some expert testimony...
Professor Ivy of Shitzu U, who has a B.S. Degree in Speculative Internet Theory, states that "while it may seem that 18th Century writers were creating Chivalrous Mythology to differentiate European slaughter from that of Barbarian cultures like the Mongols, Huns, or French; it was in fact an attempt to motivate mankind to aspire to greater levels of ethical conduct in the exploitation and extermination of Natives, women, and men without mustaches."
Heady words indeed! It's no wonder that Chivalry mainly exists in the realm of literary arts and motion pictures and not in real life. When such ideals are brought into the temporal sphere, it would descend to the banal level of preachers who cheat on their wives, corruption of government officials, and Social Media Influencers.
...basic tenets...
The basic tenets of the romanticized version of Chivalry was utter fidelity to the King, good character, observance of the Sabbath, lifelong military service by the wealthy in wars that involved an actual risk of mutilation or death, mercy to the defeated, and respect for women.
It's not surprising then that a revival of Chivalry would be a nonstarter in the United States, though perhaps some sort of version could be worked up with no penalties for failure to live up to such lofty standards. I believe the modern term is "self-regulating."
There's similar lip service in pro sports, organized religion, politics, nutritional science, and in the financial sector, so it's doable, but it might only have a narrow utility in online war games and dating site profiles. [citation needed, lying like a dog on a dating profile might be legal in several states]
...the modern age...
It goes without saying that my description is a bit on the flippant side.
Chivilaric concepts have survived into the modern age. The idea that two men settle a quarrel by stepping outside and having a fair fight, either with fists or in Western lore a gunfight is basically medieval trial by combat where the assumption is that God protects the righteous or the idea that a woman is under a man's protection, which goes back to ancient property law.
The percentage of medieval men who adhered to such principles is probably about the same as it would be in modern times, which is sorta kinda mostly true, more often than not, but maybe and maybe not.
Every woman who's been exploited, abused, assaulted or killed was technically under the protection of a man who would give his life to save her, or at least kick the poltroon's ass. It's not doubting the protector's love, sincerity or power to protect to say that Chivalry only works most of the time at best. It's an ideal that as with religion or ethics, men fall well short of perfection.
...White Company and Sir Nigel...
Arthur Conan Doyle wrote two books, "The White Company" (which originally ran as a serial in a magazine) and a prequel, "Sir Nigel" that were set in the Hundred Years War era.
Unlike romance novels like Sir Walter Scott's "Ivanhoe," or King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Doyle's two books depict the wide gap between mythology and reality. Doyle's Knights and their peasant or mercenary infantry companies talked the talk, but often didn't walk the walk.
Sir Nigel's White Company made no pretence of fighting for honor, even if their leader did. They intended to fight and accumulate as much loot as possible. One of the main characters, an archer named Sam Aylward, makes it clear in a recruiting pitch that booty (both kinds) was a primary reason to serve the King.
In one scene where Sir Nigel and Company go after pirates, it's made clear that no quarter was to be asked for or granted, which was actually how ancient naval warfare was fought. The losers, unless high born and could offer ransom, were thrown overboard during or after the battle. Chivalry was conditional.
I should note that one exception was in galley warfare, where the losers would often be pressed into service as rowers or sold as slaves. You've all seen the movie " Ben Hur," it's like that except only the newest slaves would have tans.
...Sir Nigel...
In The White Company, Sir Nigel is portrayed as an elderly "Don Quixote" type, always trying to pick fights but issuing challenges in language dressed up with chivalric phrases. A good parallel is old Japanese samurai movies where the ronin are constantly fighting each other to gain employment or reputation. The chivalry described here is more like "professional courtesy," and applied only to the nobility.
Doyle was certainly aware that real medieval warfare was brutal and often a business concern, but takes a middle course where the knights espouse the ideals, but describes the different reality like with Sir Nigel's obsession with finding more honor through duels.
A reader has to take into account that Doyle's intention was to entertain, so a lot of the contradictions described are definitely tongue in cheek. One running gag is that many of the characters are carrying what they think are authentic religious relics, such as a nail from the Cross, and other odds and ends that purport a connection to The Savior. All have been obviously swindled, and even Sir Nigel, the cultured and educated knight treasures his relic.
...a homage...
Both books pay homage to medieval romance literature, with what can seem like overly long descriptive passages of people (that can run over two pages in an ebook). Reminds me a lot of James Fenimore Cooper books, with lots and lots of exposition.
Arthur Conan Doyle felt that the historical novels were his best work, and whether that's true or not, each reader has to decide for him or herself. I think his best was "Micah Clarke," which had the same theme about a trio of characters who go through a great adventure but not as episodic as White Company, with funnier satiric passages than the Sir Nigel book.
However, if you like an author, why choose? They're public domain books so read 'em all. Even the most uneven, The White Company, has plenty of brilliance to enjoy and in spite of it's flaws, I've reread it several times over the years.
As one critic said about Doyle, "The man never wrote a boring word," and whether or not he was at the top of his game in every work, the man was a stone writer to the core, and always worth reading.
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...desert island discs for 2016...
I mentioned in an earlier blog entry what music meant to me in 2016, when living in the car. Though it didn't "save my soul," that doesn't mean it was useless or without value. Music certainly entertained, elevated or depressed my mood, and provided some context to what was going on.
The biggest shock was that most of the time, I didn't want to hear any music at all. It was depressing to listen and the reason was mainly because I couldn't play it. I could, if I was willing to expose an easily fenced guitar, but the only thing dumber would have been to let people know you had drugs, firearms or large amounts of cash (none of which I had). You risked becoming a target.
As it was, I was regularly cased, and there were attempts to break into my car. I let it go without calling the police because at least the thieves might spread the word that I didn't have anything worth stealing. I also avoided acting protective or secretive (except with Ivy, but nobody faulted that with a pet) for that reason.
...in brief...
In short, playing an instrument in public wasn't a good idea. Particularly during the six weeks the car was inoperable, and couldn't leave the area. It's more complex than that, but in a nutshell, if I couldn't play, it affected my enjoyment of music. But there were times I enjoyed listening and certain songs do stand out even now so this list of "desert island music" is a good companion piece to past blog entries that talk about music.
I should note, for those who haven't read my earlier blog entries, I eventually found that the remedy for not wanting to listen to music was to write. That saved my soul.
One note about the review format. I'll mainly talk about my impression of each song, and not provide descriptions of how the songs sound. Such detail might have been useful back in the day when one had to get a physical copy of the song but these days, any that I talk about can be easily accessed through a music service or YouTube. Saves you from having to read florid streams of consciousness of how the song exemplifies the struggle to blah blah blah...
My 2016 Desert Island Discs (in no particular order).
Best Kept Secret: Case/Lang/Veirs
This was what I called a "coffee house song," a tuneful alternative piece with a nice spunky rhythm section and strings. Which was what I first heard. It took maybe three listens before I realized it was a pop-folk piece due to the noise level in a crowded Starbucks. Although it wasn't very inspiring in the middle of a four hour hike in 90 degree weather, most flavors of coffee tasted better when this song was playing. It has staying power, and is still on my playlists and ipod.
Just Do It: Copacabana Club
A pop-funk song with killer hooks. This type of number tends to cut through crowd noise and ended up as another keeper. Like "Best Kept Secret," it's a good Summer song and it's world music flavor was an additional reason to like it.
Never Be Mine: Angel Olsen
Angel was one of the hottest Alternative artists in 2016, and this mournful paen to unrequited love was a great torch song. Her emotive voice made the song too depressing to listen to in a car at night (when that's your home). It was definitely a coffee house tune. I keep it on my playlists and ipod, though once the book is completed, I may put it to rest along with other memories of that time.
...Ipod Songs...
Once I ran out of high blood pressure medicine (and didn't realize any drug store would try to get it refilled for you), the only alternative was to exercise as much as possible. When the average temperature was 90 degrees, that meant hikes and walks rather than jogging, which for most of the distance involved carrying a 13 pound Ivy, water, and a basic backpack of around five to ten pounds.
In this case, music was essential, particularly "workout" type stuff. That meant my iPod as that didn't require a subscription. The problem with workout music is that at high volume, it can be as tiring as heat, so I'd listen for maybe a couple of miles, and then just coast the last mile or two. By that time I'd have to let Ivy walk a bit anyway, though she didn't seem to mind being carried either.
Slang (live ver.) Def Leppard
This was generally the song I started hikes with, though AC/DC's "Highway To Hell" was a close second. I was a Def Leppard fan before becoming homeless, but it was really the beat which was ideal as a pace setter.
Fijian Sunset: Ali Campbell UB40
Summer means Reggae music is on my iPod, though this song came to my attention when reading about the split that occurred with UB40. The main singer, Ali Campbell formed his own version and this was be of the songs the new lineup recorded.
One interesting thing, and it's in my book, is that other than Dave Davies (Kinks), this group was the only celebrity act that communicated with me and used their social media accounts to help. Though it was mainly their media staff, it still helped my morale when Ali's UB40 told their fans to read my blog and contribute to my GoFundMe, and even more touching, urged me to keep playing music.
Fijian Sunset had the perfect beat for the middle of a hike, when the heat and weight started to have its effect on me.
Spin-O-Rama: The Primitives
One of my favorite 80s groups was the Primitives, and several of their cuts are still on my playlists and iPod. By 2016, they were primarily seen as former stars that still had a strong cult following. This cut was a archetype power pop song that could have been on any of their 80s albums and been considered a great song.
Lord I Want To Be A Christian In My Heart: John Fahey
John Fahey is the artist who got me into playing guitar. One of his eccentricities was that he was very anti-church, but played hymns that clearly were a big influence on his style. This was a favorite during the time I still had a guitar as it's a good "porch picking" number, that is to say, it can be played casually and still sound good. I've said that music didn't save my soul out there, but Fahey's music certainly fed it.
She Moved Through The Fair: Bert Jansch
One of the legends of folk guitar who's influenced everyone from Jimmy Page, Neil Young, to alternative artists. His fusion of folk and jazz is hard to duplicate because his timings were idiosyncratic, often moving from one idea to another as opposed to keeping a steady tempo. The most obvious reason is that his guitar was keyed to the vocal line, which like old style blues, doesn't lend itself to a pure instrumental approach. This was the Jansch song I listened to all the time back then. It's a melancholy piece that actually soothes, which is the mark of an artist who can communicate angst, but also humanity and warmth.
Vagabond Moon: Willie Nile
The 1980 live version, from the Bottom Line in NYC was a perfect song for sitting in a car at night, observing the area to make sure it was safe to sleep. It's a romantic tale set to a folk rock backing, but I pictured it as a song where Ivy and I could look out into the night and see something beautiful. It helped put the fear that was often present in my mind into the background.
Special Streamline: Booker White
Also known as Bukka White, he was one of many great blues artists from my favorite era, the 20s and 30s. The catchy hypnotic rhythm and tough slide guitar riffs sounded good during a hike. His music was created in the hard living and heat of the South, and I'm sure it lifted spirits back then as it did mine in the hot and humid days in Gilroy, Ca.
Bill Cheatham: Leo Kottke
Kottke is often mentioned in the same breath as John Fahey, as well they should. Their early albums on Takoma helped created the American version of concert guitar. Like with Fahey, I could name a couple of dozen inspirational performances, but this cut is the one I seemed to listen to the most.
Forty Years: Let's Active
A fine number from Mitch Easter, who produced those great early R.E.M. albums. It's the song I imagined myself playing the most out there, which tied in with what I thought would be treasured once the homeless period ended, which was to be able to play instruments again. I was wrong, but that was no fault of this very wistful, evocative song.
Dishy: Candypants
A very dirty but witty uptempo pop song that evokes the mid-70s Kinks sound. The album got a lot of good reviews, but was the only release by this band. I keep it on my playlists and iPod and even after my book finally comes out, I'll still be listening to it.
Fireworks Music: Handel
This piece is one of the few I mention by name in the book because it goes back to my childhood. My first instrument was the violin and once past the basic exercises, my teacher set us to learning Handel. The English master is like a musical God because for a couple of years, his baroque compositions were a major part of my musical world. For reasons I elaborate on in my book, childhood events had a large bearing on my homeless experience.
Actually, once I started this list, a bunch of others came to mind. Maybe a part two in the future...
...impressions of Vella...
"The Quitters" has been on Kindle Vella for about six weeks now, long enough for me to have some initial impressions. I won't delve too deeply into what Vella is, as the technical details can be easily looked up on the net. Although it's relatively new, there's been plenty of opinion posted on the service both good and bad, which is well worth examining.
Keep in mind that I'm talking about my own experience with Vella, and make no claims about how you should feel about it, or if it's something everyone should do.
I have to say that so far, I like the experience. Unless you have a fan base that'll follow you to Vella, it's not a place where a writer can count on getting new readers, but the site dashboard and upload features are a good environment to get used to Amazon KDP and exposing your novel.
...built-in house...
Vella doesn't seem to have much of what musicians call a "built-in house," which means an audience that comes to Vella to find new books, unlike Radish or Wattpad, which have large followings. I personally think that it might take another year or two to reach the level of those two established services.
A new writer can get a better deal from Vella in terms of pay. If you produce regular chapters (called episodes on Vella) and have some activity, it's possible to qualify for a bonus which will easily be more than your royalty rate. The Amazon bonuses make this a good option for a new writer, and it helps morale to be paid while working on building an audience.
I read one opinion on a discussion board that dismissed that and said that Wattpad paid more, and Radish had more income potential. However, you become a paid writer by invitation on Wattstack, and Radish requires a 30 page manuscript or writing sample to even apply. That may change due to competition with Amazon, but right now, Vella is the easiest to get started on.
As far as publishing a free serial novel for exposure (like on Wattpad), that's not an option for me. If I wanted to publish free chapters for maximum exposure, I'd just include those on each blog entry, which has an average monthly visit rate of 40,000 to 50,000. Most of you reading this probably have blogs with a larger audience than what you'd get starting from scratch on a free fiction site.
...radish...
Radish is another matter. If you study the site (always do that before any submission), and feel that your work will appeal to that audience, then it could be worth your while. The site has a definite following, and seems to have a good idea of how to promote their product. Your serial can be on both Vella and Radish, so starting off with Amazon can be a nice way to develop a story that can be accepted on the latter later on.
The Vella interface is simple and functional. I've been able to go back and revise parts of the book and change even the title without hassle. I've seen my chapters go live within a couple of hours (though the waiting period is officially 72 hours).
Also, the format is very flexible and a book can be revised on the fly. On Feb. 16th or so, I'll be taking the original three opening chapters and compressing those into two, the current chapter four will be moved and become the new chapter three. That gives the free chapters more substance. The prevailing wisdom was to go small on the free chapters, but six weeks in, my preference is that readers get a fuller experience right away. The new alignment will provide a better balance of action and character development.
...accept no substitutes...
In the music world, there's no substitute for playing live or releasing recorded work to the public as far as developing your skills. A person can practice everyday for years, and find that the live or recording environment is very different. The first chapters in "The Quitters" deal with that, how live work differs from the practice studio.
It's the same with writing. As I write this blog entry, I'm always conscious of the fact that people will read it. After a few years of publishing it, I've had to learn to ruthlessly edit myself, to be aware of how even casual phrases and passages will read to others. There's a difference between amateur and professional level work.
If you're a new writer, and can upload up a chapter a week (or whatever you can manage), putting a serial novel on Vella is a good first professional step. Having a new book that can be seen in your Kindle should have the desired effect of keeping your mind on getting the next episode out. Until an audience develops, work hard and earn the bonuses and you'll feel like a pro writer. When the book is finished, you can wait 30 days and have an ebook to publish to boot.
One perception problem that Vella might have is that because it's part of the Amazon empire, that the site should already be successful and making everybody rich. It's really just a well capitalized start-up, and well behind the competition in terms of audience. Money can buy a one time audience to a well hyped spectacle, but it won't buy an audience that'll keep coming back to a book site geared towards mobile devices. Now that it's on Kindle, it could morph into a wider experience, but until then, Amazon can get people to look, but the writers are what's going to keep them there.
If the writers complain and nit pick the site, that's a problem that Amazon would need to address. By the same token, if everyone crabs about Vella and it gets wide coverage in the media, then writers are helping to kill that market. Unless you create your art in a garage for personal satisfaction, there's going to be the business side.
Amazon has the responsibility to make Vella an environment that'll attract authors, who'll have to come in with both eyes wide open, but cognizant of the fact that after that, they're on their own. There's a decent enough royalty rate in place, much better than with music streaming, so the writer has to has to produce a book that people will buy (in parts). After that, there's promotion, and more writing. The way it works in the entertainment business, only a small percentage will become big, but there's plenty of niches and of course, the satisfaction.
One common denominator that's present in the big success stories, most worked very hard to get there and we're ready for an opportunity. That's an element that every writer can control. A new site like Vella may not be the route to success, but a real writer won't discount any avenue to show their work. You never know where that opportunity will come from.
I've made it sound simple because it is. Other factors such as audience, royalties, how long it'll take for Vella to attract a large paying fan base, and whether or not the book makes money are all things to consider, but Vella is a legitimate outlet for your work and backed by one of the richest corporations and publishers in the world. It's going to be around for a while, and having a novel on the site might be a good thing if Vella finally takes off.
Of course, if you have something better in mind, go for it.
Chapter Overview With Samples:
With eight chapters live, those who've read the book can see that the various plot and character arcs are starting to really develop. The first three chapters, which describes an audition gig in real time, has bits and pieces along with the action passages that begin to flesh out the personalities involved.
As you can tell from the chapter titles, this isn't going to be a mythological bad boy punk story where everyone wears ripped t-shirts. If for no other reason, SF Punk wasn't like the press photos and canned interviews. There was a definite intellectual or anti-intellectual atmosphere in the scene, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek talk. There's a definite strain of black humor (and slapstick) in the proceedings. You really had to have a sense of humor in that scene.
Also, how Nym's personality and musical skill develops is important later when the scene shifts to Southern California, with it's considerably larger and more diverse music scene.
Chapter 3 and 4 are a break from the fast paced action, and gives the reader a glimpse of Nym's world, of the motivations and aspirations, introduces a new character, and creates a more complex picture of Jesus Guy, who comes off a really weird dude in the earlier chapters.
The idea is to give the free chapters more substance, and insert a new one that I was going to write later, but decided needed to be earlier in the story. Most readers who visit Vella will get 200 free tokens, so the changes don't affect my chapter plan. That many tokens will get you through most of the book.
The new Chapter 3 will follow Nym after the gig. This will give the reader more insight into Nym's personality. This new chapter will be live around Feb. 17th or sooner if it's completed before then.
Chapters 5 and 6 pick up the pace, though each features more character development. Both Ross and Stew show flamboyant public personas which turn out to be more interesting and detailed in Chapter 8.
Chapter 7 focuses on Marly, the promoter who's infamous for his tough comedy routine to clear the Club before closing. As you go deeper into the book, it'll become obvious that a large part of the Punk scene is part of his long range plan that mostly succeeds, but also has the seeds of future discord and division.
Chapter 8 is a personal favorite (along with 4 and 6), as it gives me a chance to put many of the characters in one place and able to talk casually. There's a hint of future controversy that'll create a lot of turmoil in the later chapters.
The chapter 9 excerpt is from an episode that isn't completed yet, but Nym's personality is fleshed out further, both in inner dialogue and as seen by a couple of other characters.
...Chapter Excerpts...
Chapter 4: Nym’s Cool World
"It's a crisp August evening in the sin section of Broadway Street. The summer crowds are gone, and the sound of cars and busses are replaced by the shrill, desperate pitches of strip joint barkers now fishing in depleted waters.
Night is the best time, there's less detail, and the world’s simpler. It's easier to be me, enjoying the feeling of knowing I’m coming back to play again.
I’m skipping the third band, and just workin' on my Punk 'tude outside the pinball parlor next door. I'm puffing on a French cig, which adds cool and helps me resist the rich smell of Phillipino food from the restaurant section of the club. My macaroni and cheese dinner with a coke chaser is starting to wear off."
Chapter 5: The Negatives: A Punk Action Movie In Real Life
"The crowd’s colliding like bumper cars, so Ross jumps and twists in the air, giving the tourists a picture of wild, chaotic energy.
It's like a modern art painting in motion! The Negatives' show has something for everyone!
I'll have to ask Ross how he manages to get so much of his tongue hanging out like that. Whenever I try, I start gagging.
The fourth song, "Planet Toe Jam" is slower, which cools down the slam dancing. They want the crowd to just stand there, which sets up what's coming next. Plus in a longer set, it helps to have a romantic number so people can slow dance if they want to."
Chapter 6: Herman Hesse's Glass Bead Game - The Punk Version
"I gotta say he looks the part of a great artist; a big burly skinhead type who named his band after a Hermann Hesse novel. He says names like "Steely Dan" from Burroughs' "Naked Lunch," are too New York for his taste. Besides, being named after a dildo is so 60s!
I took Ida to see his show last month, and after she calmed down and agreed to not press charges, described the act as "Butt Love horseplay masquerading as performance art. It's definitely not entertainment."
I told Stew what she said, and he had the comment added to the group's press kit and asked me to thank her for the great review!"
Chapter 7: Marly Tells A Punk Bedtime Story
"Marly cuts the horn, then freezes like a brave knight who's just slain a dragon, which seems odd until I realize that some tourists are taking pictures.
I subtly turn so my left side faces the cameras and pout at the ceiling. I take the goolie out of my mouth and hold it with two fingers near my chin, so the smoke curls near my face. Keeping it in your mouth makes you look like a puppy chewing on a biscuit, not very punk."
Chapter 8: Celebration At The Pup Chuck Wagon 24 Hour Hot Dog Diner
"There's no better place for a rising star to bask in new found glory than Pup Chuck Wagon, the 24 hour hot dog diner, a haven for San Franciscans who have more coolness than cash. Cheap food and everything you sit or eat on is washable!
I can afford a mustard dog, small fries and coffee if I use my bus money. It's only a half hour walk home and this night of achievement calls for a feast!"
Chapter 9: Nym's Walk Home
"How did you know I spent my bus fare?"
Jesus guy sighs, "You passed a bus stop on Stockton without stopping, I'd have given you the fare but Phil came, so I just took the next bus."
"You assumed Phil would give me fare money?"
"I ordained it, it's what I do child, besides, I can't go giving you cash every time you go broke, my wallet would be so light it'd float me back into Heaven and I'd have to do the Resurrection all over again."
End of excerpts...click link below to continue (for free of course)
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Cover Reveal For Hide In Plain Sight
This is the cover for the upcoming book, Hide In Plain Sight, hopefully out sometime in 2022.
-Al Handa
The American Primitive Acoustic Collection by Handa-McGraw International can be streamed on all of the major services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and dozens of others. Note: only available on YouTube until February 21st
The Music Of Handa-McGraw International can also be heard on the Electric Fog Factory on YouTube. You can hear the album, and dozens of unreleased cuts and demos, plus exclusive video of Ivy.
