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Translator makes 'inl By David Schajatovic Rarely these days does a band come along and make in telligent music, translator has come along and transcended the absurd rash of trendsetters and followers. Formed in 1979 in Los Angeles it transplanted to San Francisco, because the city "has a good support system, regardless of style or background or connections. They support anything with integrity," said Larry Dekker, bassist for the band. Translator received its first major exposure with "Heartbeats and Triggers," a diverse first album, which ranges from Hiccnnnnt almnct annnvina onifar riffs tn pbiv Iktcnina melodies. SINGER/SONGWRITER Steve Barton said "I like contrast, that's an important part of our approach to things." Dekker adds, "It's the combination of that (dissonance) and different melodies that really creates something dynamic. So from that respect I don't think we'll ever define ourselves, we'll just let it go . . .1 know it's not going to be "Heartbeats and Triggers Part 2" next time around." Well, 10 months have gone by and 415/CBS records has released another Translator album. "No Time Like Now" signifies the urgency of this record. It is a call for the human race to return to true emotions . . .it's time to shed those "demolished replicas of our reality, cried out on circumstance laughing." Barton and Robert Darlington, songwriter/guitar/vocals, manage to portray a heartening look at a world full of chaos and confusion. The entire album follows this theme whether it is a personal relationship or general uncertainties of life.They look out from the dark inside of life, not from a cynical viewpoint but from one of uncertainty, which is what makes life so grand. "Everything is Falling" yearns for us to take heed and cast aside our cages, turn our thoughts ahead in a constructive way. / live in constant memories The future so uncertain I walk inside a palace 'Robin Hood' to save poor at By Johnny Boggs during the '30s ar Errol Flynn swashbuckles his way Directors Mic across the Russell House Theatre directed several * ?i 11. . \i7:n: is~u\.. _ 31.1 ccn luuity 111 ine motion picture wnnaui ivcigiuy i classic "The Adventures of Robin legend for all it's < Hood." never been better Richly filmed in color, the 1938 There is an ex< movie is a prototype of the slam-bang, and numerous s action-filled adventures that eluding a dynai dominated Warner Brothers' releases Flynn and villain< CAROLJNA PROGRAM UNION i SDDINC RDF AM fDIII Ivi v*bi urmnu+rmMm vi^ivi let gourscii g On the playground oi ihi I UN the wen H ? mm "? f! The World's Largest Crui 18 Sail 7 nights, 8 days to S I] Nassau, and an exclusive, priv MARCH 10 - MARC 1 ONLY $630.00 / F 1 INSTALLMENT PLAN A I Limited Space so REGIST USC Travel Center, 2nd F For More Information Cg telligent music' And hide behind the curtains I'll understand it somehow I'll smash a sacred window mi -J i II siufj uriu rvriu win juiiuw Thru the stream that keeps me sleeping The album comes across as a perfect mix of intelligent lyrics, and superb instrumentation. Producer David Kahne gives the band a fuller, layered sound this time around. This is due in part to the addition of saxophones and Darlington's torrid harmonica. This band is anything but insecure as their lyrics might lead you to believe. Can we be overwhelmed by even the "Simple Things" . . . I've got my head above the water Ana now the sky is Jailing on me It's hard to take in this information Simple things get so complicated I feel like I'm always waiting But I don't know just what I wait for Words and actions well they both speak loudly And time doesn't have the time to wait around. This time around they seem to have put a little more emphasis on melodies rather than dissonance. The strong instrumentation takes the drivers seat, but the lyrics are just yearning for attention. Howard Klein a top West Coast record executive, says "This band is too intelligent for top 40." If Translator keeps putting out music in this intelligent often forgotten manner, they will survive. "It's real important for us to set an example. A rock 'n' roll band doesn't have to be a bunch of jerks who just go out and try to make it with as many women as they can, and take as many drugs as they can. You can be real and conscious and be yourself, and still do this. Otherwise you might as well do something else; the whole point of this is to be real," Dekker said. Barton adds, "Yes, and something we can't predict is how our music is going to be, but I can tell you what it's not going to be. You're never going to hear words like lady or baby or girl." Russell House Theatre ,Ar\~ < Olivia DeHavilland nrnvides the IU 1 ;hael Curtiz (who l?ve interest, with Claude ("Here Flynn works) and Comes Mr. Jordan") Rains and Alan nilk the Robin Hood Hale rounding out a fine supporting worth, and Flynn has cast. "Robin Hood" shows today only :ellent fencing scene with a 2:30 p.m. matinee (50 cents) and word fights ? in- 7 and 9:30 p.m. (75 cents) showings, mic finale between It is well worth the price of pus Basil Rathbone. admission. Trips 8c Exhibition PRESEN1 nnM' N E^r g ^ ISE 19M io! : jg t Caribbean j EXPRESS I for Tin se Ship i 1 ONLY } Thr\moo r, t ^ . i. I Substantial LJi: 'ate out island. j| H 17 [j 1 STOPS AT'ERSON | Raleigh, NC VAILABLE j Richmond, V/ I Baltimore. Ml ER NOW in I Washington, 1 :loor RHUU I ancj ill 7-7130 J New York, N Basic black, sleek cuts highlight fall fashions By Margarita Pata Britons celebrated their 35th year in the retail clothing business with a party and fashion show Wednesday night. The affair was held at the Main Street store across from the new Palmetto Center with quite a view of the brightly lit lobby of the Marriott hotel. The festivities began with a private cocktail party from 5 to 8 p.m. with the fashion show scheduled to start at 8, though it did not start until almost 9 p.m. because of rain earlier in the day. ONCE THE show started, it was great. The "runway" wis set up on the street in front of the store with background slides and music. The slides showed Columbia in the early days before many were born, when Columbia had cable cars. The first three models came out in evening wear. The two women wore gorgeous mink coats, and the male model was stunning in a double-breasted wide pin stripe suit. The combination of two red-haired women with a sleek, goodlooking black man was electrifying. The next number was more evening wear. Basic black is the color this fall, as well as autumn colors like burnt oranges and subdued reds and browns. Sequins are very hot and add lots of sparkle. The following number featured minks and furs that made you wish you lived in the Alps. ONE OF the models in the second number was Ruth Ann Collins. All the models were from the Ruth Ann Collins Agency. The one dress that didn't have sequins came out in this second number. It was black with a plain bodice, thin spaghetti straps and three large ruffles of tafetta below the hips but not quite down to the hem. Next came sophisticated casual wear. For women, jackets are worn with skirts and pants and even with some dresses. Blouses are very feminine with fluffy bows and high neck collars. Hats and gloves are popular new accessories. The gloves are crocheted in a varitey of colors from reds to greens to black. The gentleman squire was the theme of the men's wear. Tweeds and corduroy are basics for the menswear this fall. The last two numbers were casual wear. Leather looks great, with the sleek new lines and cuts for fall. Leather pants are straight legged an tight with the length very short ? about two inches above the ankles. One of the models wore a taupe leather dress that was really sharp. The models did a beautiful job, and Bonnie Blackburn, who directed the show, did a great job with the music and general choreography. t * s Committee rs: T MISS IT! BUS TO NEW YORK anksglving Break! issell House Tuesday, Nov. 23 > on Sunday the 27th. $80.00 / PERSON scount off regular ticket rates Register Now in USC Travel Center \ 2nd Floor RHUU 3 Deadline Nov. 10 For more information 11 r?rr?r r~y r-r-. ^ can /yy-'/iau. |