Pack it up, pack it in. Let me begin.
That is what my life is mostly about these days. We'll be moving soon - from sunny Christianshavn to posh Østerbro. There's a few things I won't miss - the beer-smelling square and the herds of tourists for instance. I'll miss the bread from the best bakery in town - Lagkagehuset, though. And the coffee and cozy relaxed mood at Café Keizer.
Oh well, Østerbro is wallowing in cafés. I might find a new hangout for when I need to think or read; or just pretend I'm working.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
What kind of Dane am I?
I'm ashamed.
Having already posted twice on music, I have just realized that none of these posts concern Danish music. I should get my passport revoked.
To underline my danish citizenship and ensure my sensitive readers that I truly am a nationalistic flag-worshipping, queen-loving, pig-eating dane - I rush to you with a Danish treat from the chart-topper Danish electronica-band, the stylish Spleen United. Having released their second album Neanderthal this spring, they recently played two sold-out concerts at trendy Vega, the latest of which I attended some weeks ago. A very good concert, I must say, though a miniscule critique might be that they seem nearly too perfect on stage. For my live-concerts, I like a bit of impulsiveness and unpredictability - the moments of genius that occur when going where you might fail.
Suburbia is the upbeat party-starter track on Neanderthal, and the first track to get released on video. And thanks to Youtube - some things are for free.
Having already posted twice on music, I have just realized that none of these posts concern Danish music. I should get my passport revoked.
To underline my danish citizenship and ensure my sensitive readers that I truly am a nationalistic flag-worshipping, queen-loving, pig-eating dane - I rush to you with a Danish treat from the chart-topper Danish electronica-band, the stylish Spleen United. Having released their second album Neanderthal this spring, they recently played two sold-out concerts at trendy Vega, the latest of which I attended some weeks ago. A very good concert, I must say, though a miniscule critique might be that they seem nearly too perfect on stage. For my live-concerts, I like a bit of impulsiveness and unpredictability - the moments of genius that occur when going where you might fail.
Suburbia is the upbeat party-starter track on Neanderthal, and the first track to get released on video. And thanks to Youtube - some things are for free.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Downtime
In between trying to write an article I am, like everybody else of course, trying to download Firefox 3 - the last version of the famous browser widely rumoured to be faster than a speeding bullet, easier to use than a teaspoon, and slimmer than a stickman. According to schedule it was to be released just about 57 minutes ago. Not surprisingly - right now, though, the webservers at Mozilla are taking a bit of a beating...
This in turn means that I find myself staring at a screen like the one on the right.
I forget why, but while idly browsing around - in an attempt to escape writing - I stumble upon a splendidly named webservice: downforeveryoneorjustme.com
And no, it's not just me.
This in turn means that I find myself staring at a screen like the one on the right.
I forget why, but while idly browsing around - in an attempt to escape writing - I stumble upon a splendidly named webservice: downforeveryoneorjustme.com
And no, it's not just me.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
There's more?
You're still here?
Ah, you're lurking about for the youtube clip. I understand. Well, I can throw you a bite of catchy french disco - electrohouse, I think this exact subgenre is sometimes referred to. (Note-to-self: someday I should blog and make fun of the whole ridiculous "genre"-concept.)
As I mentioned last time, electronic music is spinning in circles on my stereo and in my headphones these days. After living in Paris for a while, I've tuned my ears to the marvelously stylish and yet danceable french disco-scene. Having ripped through the entire backcatalogue of the splendid Daft Punk (using Play, of course - piracy is so terribly 90's), I'm now in the process of hunting down sound-a-likes.
The tune DVNO by the french duo Justice is smack center in that territory. I've dug out a few other productions from their hand, and I must say that I'm not exactly a full-blown fan; but in DVNO they are impressively unafraid of applying the central ideas of a gut-thumping beat and synth-violins to reach the levels of true catchiness.
Enough with the introductions. Press play!
Ah, you're lurking about for the youtube clip. I understand. Well, I can throw you a bite of catchy french disco - electrohouse, I think this exact subgenre is sometimes referred to. (Note-to-self: someday I should blog and make fun of the whole ridiculous "genre"-concept.)
As I mentioned last time, electronic music is spinning in circles on my stereo and in my headphones these days. After living in Paris for a while, I've tuned my ears to the marvelously stylish and yet danceable french disco-scene. Having ripped through the entire backcatalogue of the splendid Daft Punk (using Play, of course - piracy is so terribly 90's), I'm now in the process of hunting down sound-a-likes.
The tune DVNO by the french duo Justice is smack center in that territory. I've dug out a few other productions from their hand, and I must say that I'm not exactly a full-blown fan; but in DVNO they are impressively unafraid of applying the central ideas of a gut-thumping beat and synth-violins to reach the levels of true catchiness.
Enough with the introductions. Press play!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
First post
Well, I'm back.
After disappearing from the nets for a few months - after careful consideration I've decided to polute the blogosphere with another ill-fated blog. I give this project a 15% chance of being active at the end of the year. As you will note, this time around I will be ranting in English in a feeble attempt to cater for my international acquaintances.
In keeping with the tradition of most personal blogs I've read, I'll treat this space as my personal spillover of random thoughts written during hangovers or after working long hours, populated with far too long sentences, and mostly impenetrable to others. As you will have noted from the carefully selected title, it will probably revolve mostly around music and science. In practice, I will probably end up posting youtube clips, stolen comics, and pictures of the Little Mermaid (again to cater for my international acquaintances, you see).
Well, here goes.
...
Ah. I nearly forgot the youtube-clip. These days, I'm listening to electronic music quite a lot. Just moments ago, the exquisite (yes, Søren, I'm stealing your phrases) Nine Inch Nails song, Somewhat Damaged came on. Highly recommended.
After disappearing from the nets for a few months - after careful consideration I've decided to polute the blogosphere with another ill-fated blog. I give this project a 15% chance of being active at the end of the year. As you will note, this time around I will be ranting in English in a feeble attempt to cater for my international acquaintances.
In keeping with the tradition of most personal blogs I've read, I'll treat this space as my personal spillover of random thoughts written during hangovers or after working long hours, populated with far too long sentences, and mostly impenetrable to others. As you will have noted from the carefully selected title, it will probably revolve mostly around music and science. In practice, I will probably end up posting youtube clips, stolen comics, and pictures of the Little Mermaid (again to cater for my international acquaintances, you see).
Well, here goes.
...
Ah. I nearly forgot the youtube-clip. These days, I'm listening to electronic music quite a lot. Just moments ago, the exquisite (yes, Søren, I'm stealing your phrases) Nine Inch Nails song, Somewhat Damaged came on. Highly recommended.
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