ROCK N' ROLL FUTURA: HOW MUSIC PREDICTED FISICO NUCLEAR'S ARRIVAL
The following is a list of Rock oriented paraphernalia that can guide you to the arrival, maybe even origins, of Físico Nuclear. If you have made contact with such communications on your CDs, tapes, or LPs, please send the information to us! We must solve the riddle of Físico Nuclear!
MACHINE HEAD (Deep Purple)
By Everett Green
The line in the song "Highway Star" that proclaims "Eight cylinders all mine, all right, hold tight, on the Highway Star," points to the esoteric qualities of Deep Purple's band members. Eight cylinders subliminally represent eight wonders, Físico Nuclear being the world's eighth wonder.
"All mine" reveals the band members' insecurities since they need to proclaim possession of those eight wonders in a bid for immortality.
"Hold tight, on the Highway Star" is an obvious reference to Físico since he is the wonder who can travel through stars and time by wearing a Jet-Pack on his back that is controlled by the passion of his dreams. Actually, that is not officially documented, but the theory is strong and we hope to prove it by 1996.
MACHO MAN (The Village People)
By Mike Palatkin
"Have your own lifestyle, and ideas, you've got that strength and confidence, that's a steal!" So goes a passage in the title song of that album. Now, we all know what they were referring to on the surface, but take the first four words of the passage, then break up the word lifestyle into "life" and "style." Now, let's jumble those words: "Have life, own your style." Físico has, in the past, made it clear that while you can have a life, you cannot own a life, but you can own your stamp of individuality, your "style." In addition, the cover of "Macho Man" displays (a) patent leather, the same material Físico's ring boots are made of, (b) tool belt that symbolizes his problematic instincts, (c) hard hat that strangely resembles what we believe to be his helmet used for time travel.
DIFFICULT TO CURE (Rainbow)
By Theodore Sharksteak
Seven surgeons grace the cover of this album. Yes, seven! Each surgeon represents one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and collectively they have come across, for the very first time, Físico Nuclear, the eighth wonder! Notice that the center surgeon is placing protective gloves on his hands and all surgeons are wearing facial half-masks. They are approaching this new wonder with caution and respect, which is indeed wise. The half-masks are both for protection as well as being archetypes for the necessity of mystique in the universe; mystique casts questions and builds humankind's drive for further understanding. Also note that the center surgeon's glove is only half way on his hand, and is hanging flaccid, which asserts Físico's belief in the power of feminism.
ZOMBIE (The Cranberries)
by x (The artist formerly known as Vivman)
One of the hottest new groups to hit the scene in some time is the band The Cranberries. At the helm is lead singer and urban coquette, Delores O'Riordan. She and her band are perched in that rarefied atmosphere of having two hit albums in one year. They teeter on verge of becoming a super-group (following in the footsteps of fellow Celts: U2, Tom Jones, and The Bay City Rollers) and making them a band with whom to be reckoned. We have seen and provided incontrovertible proof that El Físico has influenced many rock-n-rollers; however El Físico's presence is not limited to only album covers or lyrics. El Físico is truly multimedia and IBM compatible. In their latest hit video of the song "Zombie" the true source of there success is evident. O'Riordan, painted in gold, symbolizes the new golden age that is El Físico. At first glance her dress and countenance suggest an Egyptian influence. This is no accident. She is paying homage as the Egyptians have a long history of being visited by El Fisico. Her headpiece, a cascade of crystal beads, symbolizes the tears and blood El Físico sheds for us, his psycho-progeny.
Her Intrinsically discordant arms (an apt counterpoint to the serenity he provides us by his presence) flail like a psychic semaphore heralding the arrival of El Físico to Northern Ireland. His mission (should he choose to accept it): to quell the 30 + year insurrection. She is surrounded by cherubic children also painted in gold. Clearly this represents El Físico's nearly unfathomable concern for, and love of children and things with wings. They brandish bows and arrows, prepared to defend their Champion. Inter-cut are black and white scenes of street urchins pantomiming "Combat". Many of them are wearing a highly stylized mask, symbolic of their savior, El Físico. There is, however, a deeper, prophetic meaning. It also indicates that a new warrior caste is being born and instructed in the ways of El Físico. Their burden is to spread far and wide, relentlessly, until all know his name. No these are not sissy warriors, but evangelical, kick ass warriors of El Físico. What is the meaning of the songs title Zombie? The meaning is simply that untouched, all are mindless, vacant. In the song she entreats rhetorically, "What's in your head, Zombie?" The answer is painfully obvious, without El Físico, nothing.