dogstarman

dogstarman.com

2009-04-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

So, your old buddy dsm has moved to a .com

dogstarman.com

don't sleep on it ya'll!

Sebastian Tellier

2009-03-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

See you at the Mod club!

21 song 'mini' mix

2009-03-19T10:23:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Merc for this one!

Tracklisting:
01- Funkadelic - Not Just (Knee Deep) vs Daft Punk - Da Funk (super edit)
02- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust vs Michael Jackson - Bad
03- DJ Medhi - Tunisia Bambaataa vs. Stardust - Sounds Better With U
04- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman vs MSTRKRFT - Click Click vs Rick Ross - Hustlin' (super edit)
05- Daft Punk - Crescendolls (Indo Silver Club edit)
06- Todd Edwards - The Dream vs Justice - Let there be Light vs Daft Punk - Homework (super edit)
07- Death from Above 1979 - Sexy Results (MSTRKRFT Edition) vs Hot Chip - Colours (Fred Falke Remix)
08- Daft Punk - Alive 2007 vs MSTRKRFT - She's Good for Business (super edit)
09- Marvin Gaye - My Love Is Waiting (Chunky Chicks remix)
10- Justice - New Jack (Mercurius FM remix) vs Daft Punk - Alive (super edit)
11- Thomas Bangalter - Outrun (Mercurius FM remix)
12- Thomas Bangalter - Outrun vs SebastiAn - Motor vs Machines Don't Care - Afro Jacker
13- Fox the Fox - My Precious Little Diamond (Chunky Chicks remix)
14- Armand Van Helden - I Want UR Soul (Fake Blood remix / Mercurius FM Re-edit)
15- French House Tribute
16- Lifelike & Kris Menace - Discopolis vs Justice - Waters of Nazareth vs Daft Punk - Aerodynamic
17- Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Its Saturday Night
18- Sister Sledge - He's the Greatest Dancer vs Felix Da Housecat - Looking My Best
19- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing vs The Chase (super edit)
20- Justice - Let There Be Light (Movie Ending Mix)
21- Outro (Let's Get Back to Love)

Originally aired in London, Ontario, Canada on Monday the 16th of March, 2009.

Radio show myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/cigandbr
HIT IT!

Daft Punk in sapce

2009-03-15T11:40:00.001-07:00

Well, not really. This is the best e-mail I have ever read, and one of the silliest rumors of all time. Here it is for a laugh!

In 2011, my band, Daft Punk, will be performing a globally televised New
> Year's Eve live set from the Virgin Galactic space craft as it orbits the
> Earth's atmosphere. It will be epic. There will be sexy women in space
> suits on board. And good beer. Would you like to do an opening set for
> the event? Virgin normally charges passengers $100,000/trip so we can't
> pay you. Please contact my manager at:
> Daft Arts
> Beverly Hills, CA:
> 206 South Beverly Drive, # 215
> Beverly Hills, CA 90213
> USA
> Phn: 310-275-1927
> Fax: 310-247-9119

Cheers to Kiyoshi for this one!

Legendary Stardust Cowboy

2009-03-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

I know what your thinking. The interesting thing is David Bowie, is a big fan, really big fan. So, for those of you who haven't connected the dots, Ziggy Stardust is a homage to this dude, crazy.

Mendel

2009-03-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

MENDEL- Beatburger EP trailer from Roluron&co pictures on Vimeo.

Anyone with a burger for a head, is a friend of mine!

Last nght, TMDP saved my life!

2009-03-07T09:59:00.000-08:00

It's kind of true. I was at the Supermarket in Kensingtonmarketish area, at paid a 5er to see the boys. There live set is just as melodic and wonderful as the album, much harder live, but that's what you want. See them while you can in Toronto, because before you know it, they will be on the festival cercuit and what not, spending the summer in Europe. I hope they have their bags backed already!
dsm

Buy the album at...
YYZ

The Police -Message In a Bottle (white label remix - 2001)

2009-03-05T05:45:00.000-08:00

I love it when bad songs get remixed and then sound pretty decent after. Sorry police fans, but the police suck, sting sucks, and being stung by the police sucks.

The Police -Message In a Bottle (white label remix - 2001)

Daft Punk to score Tron 2

2009-03-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

Well, maybe. This is just making the blog rounds I'd say, but I hope it's true, I really do!

French electronica duo Daft Punk has been signed to write the original music score for Tron 2.0, Walt Disney's upcoming sequel to the groundbreaking 1982 animation cult hit which was scored by electronic music icon Wendy Carlos (who scored 'A Clockwork Orange,' and who used to be a man). Daft Punk's members Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter have been involved in various films before, but Tron 2.0 will be their first complete feature film score. The film, scheduled for a 2011 release, is helmed by Joseph Kosinski and will feature Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde and Beau Garrett. According to industry news reports, Tron 2.0 will play as the "next chapter" after the first film, with Wilde starring as one of the heroes trying to help fighting the Master Control Program, the evil intelligence protocol that was the nemesis in the 1982 film. The assignment of Daft Punk to score Tron 2.0 has been confirmed to Upcoming Film Scores by Walt Disney Pictures.

sebastien tellier -roche -video

2009-03-04T08:32:00.001-08:00

Sebastien Tellier - Roche
by RECORDMAKERS

Fantastic performer, he's coming back to the mod club here in Toronto. If this up coming show is going to be half as good as his last one, I'm there!

Joey Chicago

2009-03-02T15:11:00.000-08:00

Our friend Joey has created a nice lil diddy here for ya, so check it out!

Magic

SebastiAn

2009-03-01T10:10:00.001-08:00

Could this 17 second sample actually be a snippet of a new track from SebastiAn?
Well, maybe, sure sounds like it!

??????

Tiga - Mind Dimension (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)

2009-02-28T06:33:00.000-08:00

You have prolly gotten this already, but if you haven't!

Tiga - Mind Dimension (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)

Pilotpriest

2009-02-27T06:44:00.001-08:00

Pilotpriest has many great remixes, and this is yet another one.

Lioness is a great band here in Toronto that just released an e.p. So, make sure you check out that hyperlink there yo!

Your my heart - Lioness (Pilotpriest Remix)

Millie Small

2009-02-26T20:22:00.000-08:00

I have just been reminded of something long forgotten, it's a good feeling.

Mercurius FM

2009-02-25T10:47:00.001-08:00

MERCURIUS FM is a remix artist and more! This is a pretty sweet remix of Queen's 'another one bites the dust.'

Mercurious FM (Another one bites the dust remix)

Daft Punk Emulator

2009-02-24T13:28:00.000-08:00

This is just really cool.
Hit it!

Sexual Harassment - "If I Gave You a Party" 1983

2009-02-23T07:58:00.000-08:00

If anyone knows how I can get my hands on a recording of this tune, let me know!
dsm

Heads WILL Roll

2009-02-22T16:48:00.000-08:00

Yeah Yeah Yeah's

Heads Will Roll.

2009-02-22T00:45:00.001-08:00

It's just a dang good listen.

Love Don't Dance Here Anymore

Dj Manu Le Malin* - Memory

2009-02-21T07:28:00.000-08:00

So, the word is Thomas Bangalter co-produced this track. It does sound very acid like, which is what Daft Punk did preform mostly back in 96 97, so it kind of makes sense. Also, draft ponk?

http://www.discogs.com/Dj-Manu-Le-Malin-Memory/release/82013

(12 02) Black Day

Miami (the horror, the horror)

2009-02-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

In the new world of remixedom, their are not too many remix 'artists' that I dig. But, Miami horror on the other hand always does a song justice.

So check out!

Road to Recovery - Midnight Juggernauts (Miami Horror remix)

Daft Punk a la 8-bit

2009-02-19T08:05:00.000-08:00

Some people dig it, and some don't, and I understand both sides.
DL a few tunes in the 8-bits here!

Vietnam (Fake)

2009-02-18T09:28:00.001-08:00

This fake Daft Punk tune has been around for years, but for some reason it's just kind of cool to have.

Here ya go!

Vietnam (FAKE)

2009-02-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

ANGIE

2009-02-18T04:09:00.000-08:00

Together Ashely Beedle and Andy Horace have covered the Rolling Stones Angie.
Check it out!

Kiyoshionline

2009-02-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

Kiyoshionline is Kiyoshi, Kiyoshi is Kioyoshionline.

The guy is a collector of music, that's certain, naturally a DJ also, and hater of hip-hop. Hopefully you have stopped reading this and you are looking at his site now...seriously.

So true

2009-02-16T19:04:00.001-08:00

Chris Andrews

2009-02-15T16:58:00.000-08:00

Chris Andrews is probably now best known for his big hit, “Yesterday Man”. Many of us will also recall him as the songwriter responsible for many of Sandie Shaw’s most successful recordings. Despite those activities, Chris’s musical credentials go back much further- into the 1950s and even included an appearance on Jack Good’s legendary Rock & Roll TV Show, “Oh Boy!”.

So...Hit this!

Smells Like Teen Spirit (White Label)

2009-02-13T14:28:00.000-08:00

I love white label releases, and this is one of my favorites. Perhaps I should post a white label every Friday? Let me know!

Smells Like Teen Spirit

MSTRKRFT

2009-02-13T00:42:00.000-08:00

Just so you don't keep reading, this is not, I repeat NOT a leak of 'Fist Of God.' The following in an internal e-mail at Dim Mak, adressing the leak of 'Fist Of God.'

"Hey guys, we spoke with the band today and heard someone who got a very early promo version of the album thought it would be genius to leak it on the internet. We are fully aware that is probably all over BitTorrent, Waffles, etc already and many of you may already have it.

Please do us a favor and do not post any records from the album on your blogs quite yet. These are the wishes of not only us at Dim Mak but of MSTRKRFT and their management. I trust many of you have already decided to do the right thing and that is really really awesome...however that still leaves some of you on this email list I have already seen post up new records from them in an effort to get some more hits to your site. The album doesn't come out until over a month from now...please do the right thing honestly. When we get closer to the album date we are gonna release some records to you anyways.

DISCLAIMER: IF you leak the record or any songs from Fist of God on your blog, the next email you get will not be from us. It will be from Blogger (Google), or for Wordpress users, from your host provider and it will be regarding suspending your account for copyright infringement. We don't want to be the internet police but don't make this worse on everyone especially the band...we are trying to be upbeat about the album release and this is genuinely tough news to hear. Thank you

Any concerns please email me back. Thanks!"

Interesting, and for those of you who do have a leak of 'Fist Of God,' please leave comments about the album.

How do ya like it?

2009-02-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

Len, Toronto based band sampled Andrea True's song 'more more more' a while back with catchy results. Check out Len's Version here and Adrea's original here.

Whats fascinating is Andrea's back story of the recording of the song 'more more more.'

During her heyday as a porn actress, True was hired by a real estate business on the Caribbean island of Jamaica to appear in their commercial ads. During her stay, a political crisis gripped the island and no one was allowed to leave with any money. Not wanting to lose her hard-earned money, True asked her friend, record producer Gregg Diamond to travel to the island and produce a track for her, which she would finance locally. Diamond arrived with a composition in hand, to which True added lyrics. The result of their collaboration was the now disco classic "More, More, More".
(Thanks again Wikipedia!!)

Kennedy Killed the Hat (MSTRKRFT Mix LIVE)

2009-02-10T11:22:00.001-08:00

In light of my posting of Buck65 lately, I was pleased to notice that on Asian Dans blog that good ole buck got a nod their too, so check it out. Dan posted the MSTRKRFT remix of ‘Kennedy killed the hat’ then I remembered I have a copy of that song performed live.

So
Here
It
is

Hey You Hey Me

2009-02-09T08:39:00.000-08:00

This was recorded when VND/LSM was VND/LSM now AutoErotique, pretty funny track taking the piss out of pop music.

Hit it!!!

Radio VFN

2009-02-08T13:14:00.000-08:00

Well, looks like our friend Ahmar did it again, oops. This time, with a little help from DJ and musique nut Number 9. Keep rockin ya’ll.

Pt 1
Pt 2

2009-02-08T00:58:00.000-08:00

Because I referenced Buck in the post below, I decided to look up to what he has been doing lately. Sadly, I must say that I am behind in my Buckness.

Check this out!!!

Judgment is coming

2009-02-06T21:07:00.001-08:00

Buck65 used this wonderful old tune on his strong arm mixtape (I'm gonna make you find that one), he sped it up a little and when I heard the original, I knew it right away. Thanks Buck thanks Alex Kennedy (don't worry, you don't know him) and thanks Rev.

Here is your judgement!

Also.

2009-02-06T07:37:00.000-08:00

Das Glow is a fantastic artist. He is on the institubes label, for which he greats sublime electro for. Also, he has a blog called Futurella that he posts mainly photo's on, good stuff.

Yankee Zulu

2009-02-05T15:33:00.000-08:00

Yankee Zulu's 'we run tings,' definitely hot shit that will make you bounce!

Canblaster!

2009-02-05T09:22:00.000-08:00

Right, so this has been out for sometime, but it's good shit. So give it a listen will ya?

Ratatat Remixed

2009-02-04T10:24:00.001-08:00

Now, I’m not really an Animal Collective fan, but who cares about my tastes anyway? But, here is a remix of Ratatat’s Mirando, it’s pretty sweet and I can dig it!

Hit this!!!

Voulesrandom Mix-Tape

2009-02-04T09:17:00.000-08:00

Pretty sweet thumpin mix-tape, Voulesrandom is a pretty creative guy, you might want to check out Divine Mother Zebrass as well.

But for now...

Hit this!!!!

Tracklist:
Laberge - Funk Music
The Juan Maclean - Happy House
Joey Chicago - Jane
Hystereo - Gonna Love You
Bird Peterson - Pete Goes Off
Divine Mother Zebrass - Red Moon (Edit)
Pierre De La Touche - Dance All Night (Distorded Remix)
Joey Youngman - Qualudes
Daishi Dance - Soul Roots (12" Mix)
HK119 - C'est La Vie (Rusko Masher)
Utah Saints - Something Good (Van She Tech Mix)
Divine Mother Zebrass - Rain Forest (Extended Mix)(edit)
Tube & Berger - Together Now (Instrumental)

2 Many Dj's Rob Da Bank

2009-02-03T20:13:00.001-08:00

Basically this set is astonishing, astonishing. I put the track list on the file, just look in the comment section when you open this one up in your itunes. The intro section is nuts, it's about 5 seconds of each song for about an hour, then it get disco like.

Hit it!!!

2009-02-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

It's like this folks. Wavves is a band that you were in when you were in high school, except, these guys actually stuck with it. Sorry. Actually, I was really never in a band 'officially' I just was the muscle for some of the shows, and screamed a bit. Somewhere out there, a guy has a vague memory of some other dude, 6"2 285 lbs coming at him and breaking his nose. That's kind of what this music is like, but with a bit of psychedelica and Joy Division bass lines. I even hear some country elements, though they would probably hate hearing that.

Hit up the song "no hope kids," if you dare.

The Darcys

2009-02-02T18:46:00.001-08:00

Okay, so I just missed The Darcy’s play at the Horseshoe Tavern here in Toronto, but for a good reason, and for good times. So I guess it’s pretty cool to come to the realization that no matter where I am, it’s always a good time (right?). The Darcy’s seem to be involved in that whole pilgrimage of Nova Scotian (?) peoples to Toronto, thing, that has over come Toronto, or perhaps just overcoming to me? It seems that everyone I meet are from the rock and they like to rock out, or at least, get a little funky from time to time. The Darcy’s are no exception. They are defiantly indie rock, sometimes soft, like a really nice comfortable sweater that you have hung on to from a former lover, just to torture yourself with. Or, sometimes The Darcy’s just want you to have a good time, a good ole time.

2009-02-02T16:51:00.000-08:00

These guys go under some new, and newer or newerwer sub genre’s of sub genre’s and styles of music like; 8-bit, chiptune, gwfo, my band, nice, nintendocore, post-punk, as according to LastFM anyway. I do agree with the nintendocore post punk bit, but honestly they remind me of Atari Teenage Riot’s album ‘Burn Berlin Burn.’ But, oh well, whatever, never mind.

XOXOXO
dsm

Diizy On Tour

2009-01-31T05:01:00.000-08:00

My boy Diizy is touring in the U.K. So, hit up a show if you can! Also, here is his club edit of DJ Touches' Vampires. POW!

The Sweedish Ninja!

2009-01-30T09:51:00.000-08:00

Honestly, coming across fine art is kind of like wining at a game of chess. You have to try hard to appreciate ‘the game,’ you have to have some kind of experience to understand your opponent, and you have to have a soul to hear the melody of the battle. For the record, I am terrible at chess, but I enjoy it, as well as I am terrible at painting or drawing or anything kind of visual at that I might have to create with my bare hand, film is fine, but canvas…

So, for you absolute viewing pleasure, I give you Rebecca.

What's up Matador?

2009-01-29T09:57:00.000-08:00

I realize that this may be old news for some but, Matador Records is easily one of, if not, my favorite record label. I have had an on going affair with the label since the late 80’s/early 90’s, and it’s still as hot as ever. This compilation from last year is fantastic, and is available on their blog too, so don’t feel bad about downloading it!

Also, Toronto band Fucked Up! Is featured in the compilation, there great, and I would suggest to you to go see them live if they are in your area.

MYLO... Is he back?

2009-01-29T06:49:00.000-08:00

Do you guys remember MYLO? I know I do. I lived in Edinburgh Scotland for a couple of years just as he was becoming popular on a larger scale. I saw him DJ and perform with his band in that time, and let me tell you, each time was memorable, some, for different reasons... At any rate, it seems that he has remixed his number one hit this year, which looks like it's a teaser to his fans that an album is in the works. I hope so.

Anyway.

HIT IT!!!
Also Also, for your references.

Electric Youth

2009-01-28T13:52:00.000-08:00

About a month ago, maybe a bit more, these guys were not signed to anyone. But now...

So keep your eyes out for these sweethearts ya'll.
http://www.myspace.com/electricyouthmusic

2009-01-28T07:48:00.000-08:00

A buddy of mine Ahmar has a radio show out in Los Angeles, perhaps you have heard of this Los Angeles? Yeah, me neither, but Ahmar is a nice fellow with a show called called "the View From Nowhere" that he puts on rather frequently. The show broadcasts via both the Internet and on your FM/AM dial if you are in the L.A. area. Either way, here are the links to his latest show, so enjoy!

View From Nowhere pt.1

View From Nowhere pt.2

Also pictured IS....!!!

2009-01-27T17:53:00.000-08:00

Parks on Fire from neither-field on Vimeo.

Listen to the sound of red?

2009-01-27T00:19:00.000-08:00

Sure.
Not a soul did acid in the 70's.
I guess this is my fast cars, fast woman, and 70’s poster fetish post.

2009-01-26T08:10:00.000-08:00

Diizy

Just as the picture indicates, he does remixes but also he produces, so check it out!!!

2009-01-25T14:36:00.000-08:00

Darling records is spear-heading a revival in French house music these days. Apparently, if you order their new single they will send you a shirt, cool. So check it out!

2009-01-25T10:14:00.000-08:00

Huoratron!!!

Huoratron is the alias of up and coming Helsinki-based Finnish musician Aku Raski when making techno music live on stage by blending electroclash with 8-bit and a sturdy bass. Since the release of $$ Troopers, Huoratron is becoming increasingly popular. He has played at the 2007 Blip Festival and has started touring Europe (a.o. Latvia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and France. (Thanks Wikipedia!)

2009-01-24T19:24:00.000-08:00

Monster Hospital (Mstrkrft remix)

yeah, you love me.

2009-01-24T19:08:00.000-08:00

Bowling?

I've always wanted to, and finally read 'Barney's Version.'

2009-01-23T07:32:00.000-08:00

Not really many good mixes of around the world.
But...

2009-01-23T07:06:00.000-08:00

Click this!
SLAP!!!

2009-01-22T19:32:00.000-08:00

Hit it!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nyhczwguuqq

http://www.myspace.com/vchrec

2009-01-22T19:04:00.000-08:00

Ya think so?
http://www.myspace.com/mstrkrft
http://www.mstrkrft.com/

Justice (Toronto 08 Circa)

2008-11-06T05:29:00.000-08:00

Ze Leafs

2008-11-03T16:06:00.000-08:00

Lekke Li at the mod club!

2008-11-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

Nuit Blanche

2008-10-05T08:42:00.000-07:00

The Bloody Beetroots -The Wrongbar

2008-10-04T12:07:00.001-07:00

They killed it, killed it!

Time-Festival/the Social Afterparty

2008-09-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

2008-09-09T07:22:00.000-07:00

Don't know why I started this up again, just to show you that I go places and do things...maybe?

Sebastian Tellier
Mod Club
Awesome

2008-02-27T14:18:00.000-08:00

true

#75 Threatening to Move to कनाडा

2008-02-27T05:16:00.000-08:00

So, I did this thing the other day. I walked around a very large, flat area, and looked at cars. No, it was not a parking lot; it was the Toronto car show, or whatever it’s called.

Right, so you might think that I am lacking in enthusiasm, and maybe I am Mr. Fancy Pants, but that does not mean that I did not enjoy myself a little, and maybe learned something too eh? Or whatever.

I honestly thought there would be tons about ‘fuel efficient’ cars or ‘eclectic’ type of autos…but not so much. The only thing that did really impress me way the Toyota, fandancy super duper fuel-efficient hybrid dealy. Not really sure what to call it, cause the plaque in front of it didn’t really say much, and there was no one around to answer questions really. There was this dude constantly whipping down the car though. I don’t know what his name was, but if I was to name him, that name, would be ‘Todd.’ So, there was Todd whipping down that car a ton, so a friend and me moved along rather briskly, and at the end of it all experienced an anti climax with the Lamborghini exhibit, these thing happen.

Okay, so, you just looked at the pictures this time didn’t you? Don’t lie, it will only hurt my feeling all that much more.

Painfully yours,

dsm

2008-02-15T11:45:00.001-08:00

Whoa,
Been a little while since I have blogged, I know, we just got the internet back on course, hello internet.

Anyway, I would like to talk about three live performances that ‘occurred’ at the Cameron House a little while back then, so here we go.

First on the bill was a young fella named Jack Marks. Jack, reminded me of when I was a young kid when I would be at a neighbors house party, and somehow it would seem that we would all be stuffed in the kitchen at one point of the night. Looking back on it, it was most likely because the adults were a bit hungry after a few drinks, now; I’m the adult now, shutter. Just as people would be huddled around, someone uncle, or close relative would come in playing an acoustic guitar singing some song, lost over the years, and only living out in his memory, of a time forgotten.

Yard Sylvester, on the other hand, would be that guy at the same party, but no one would seem to really know who he was. However, he would be bouncing around the house, making quick jokes, and shaking a few hands. Yard’s set however, was no place near tight, and at some points incoherent. With long rambling sections where he would ‘participate’ with the audience in long drab conversations, that lead no place in particular, his songs, then to, lead us to the same place.

This brings us to the closing act, Brad Casey. Brads set meandered between loose and tight at times, loosing and then finding his way back, Brad would acknowledge his inequities as quick as the audience would realize them. By this point I must admit, I had a few oatmeal stouts, and thus, spilled on my note pad. However Tania (me special lady friend), made a few notes about Brads performance.

-Keeps eyes closed.
-Gratuitous use of the word “fuck.”
-Out of tune…usually.
-Really high pitched (voice), true, for a man, eunuch?
-Cute beard, chicks dig this!
-Leaves on the ceiling are…kind of cool! Like a jungle…ooh!
-Roy Smells good!

That last one, t'was about me actually.

dsm

All other destinations, indeed.

2008-01-19T12:28:00.000-08:00

Hey Kids!
Check this out!!!
http://www.youtube.com/alellgias

I guess this would be a little ‘self promotion’ here, but not really. I have actually been into film all of my life as much as I have been into everything else, so to push my channel on youtube to you good people here, won’t come as much of a surprise to many. Some of the shorts that you will see (if you do check it out) were made a long time ago, done by a very different me. And some of them were done a short while ago, again, with a very different me.

The shorts entitled ‘bars volumes 1 through 4,’ I was really just fiddling around with Adobe Premiere just to see what I could do, and to have a bit of fun. Honestly, these films set the stage for most of my work that you will see here in what I like to call ‘instinctive edit moving picture.’ Well, what the hell does that mean? It means, I tried not to think about how I was compiling the images; I was trying not to intellectualize the editing, and to do the films just for me, with emotion, trying to get as far away as possible as I could from the technicalities of movie making. Now looking back at them, and the subconscious choices that I made, well, it’s strange…I guess I was strange back then?

Thus, the film ‘Requiem Of a Bastard Dream,’ would be the idea of ‘instinctive edit moving picture’ at it’s most festive. Also, the film was more conceived as you see it, that is to say, somewhat intellectualized. Again, and sorry I did not say this before, the footage was shot without any idea about as to how it would end up! ‘Requiem Of a Bastard Dream,’ is then, my idea of a film that is visual music, hence requiem. I thought it would be funny to make a film that is silent, but was obviously supposed to be layered as if it was a piece of music, and the singer I chose to sing this tune would be a ‘dream’ without a dreamer.

Also, ‘Confinement’ would be the second last, and quite simply, the most uninspired of the films I have made this way.

However, ‘The Modern Lovers’ is perhaps my favorite, and also, the last film I made using this method. This film was the last film I made for my studies in University (the others were independent that), and the only one that made an attempt to tell any kind of narrative story. Obviously, it did not fare well with the teachers or most of the ‘lets make a goofball comedy crowd,’ however, the film has found an audience, and it personally means a great deal to me.

dsm

2008-01-08T04:23:00.000-08:00

-Brad Casey
-The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
- http://myspace.com/soundslikebradcasey

Brad told me that the title of his cd ‘The Hour Between Dog and Wolf,’ comes from a novel that he read sometime ago. I have since forgotten the name of the author and the title of the book, but not the moment that he told me this.

If life is mostly moments strung together to realize a whole in some metaphysical way, then, The Hour Between Dog and Wolf, is comprised of these moments. The songs are sewn together with the thread made from passages of time in your dreams, your heart and desires. Such things in life resonate in such a way, and exists on their own, just as when you go for a walk on the shore and you pick up a rock that has been polished from the ocean over time. It is now lying in your hand in the current state that it is in, just there, just existing, for you to ponder. That, I believe, is the grand design within the album that Brad Casey offers up.

Such songs as ‘you alone’ ‘helpless’ ‘young punks’ and ‘you might find,’ distill heartfelt and hopeful storytelling styles, the lyrics and instrumentals of which, like a well-made and comfortable quilt wrapped around your body to keep you warm, does the same for your ears, reminding you of a place that you have been before, but have forgotten. Such lyric like ‘I’m just a tree barking at the skyline,’ gives Brad’s songwriting a texture that is comparable to the fluid cool waves of the music, giving that warmth.

It would seem a perfect meld of lyrics and instrument; Richard McLaughlin’s lead guitar gives on the song ‘helpless.’ The confusion and energetic frustrations displayed by Richard adds to Brad’s lyrics. The vibrating trilling and dwindling of the chords used, don’t feel much unlike a fire hunting for something else to consume, only in the hopes to keep it’s self alive.

Like the rock that has been polished by the sand and the water from the ocean, you marvel at it’s simple beauty, you pick up another, and no two are the same, and no two are any different either. The songs brought to you, are just there, just existing, for you, to ponder.

dsm

2007-12-08T18:00:00.000-08:00

Electroma

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Daft Punk’s film ‘Electroma’ is convoluted artistically, a stream of consciousness film. to the point perhaps that the title of the name is just a name, for the sake of having a name. That is not to say however that the film is just art, for arts sake, it is not that. The film as I see it is not a ‘dream film,’ or a film from a dream, it’s not that simple.

The film is how I have described it in the first paragraph, ‘convoluted,’ however it is didactic, and concise when you look at it that way. The film has a certain; timeless children’s story quality to it that compounds many of humanities deepest desires, wants and needs. It operates on the simple symposium of the human heart that we all have a soul, a dream, a rendition of how we would like to see the world, and how it sees us, a childlike, and honest rendition.

Okay, I must put in an apology here (against my better judgment perhaps?), that I do not, and will not, back up my romantic mussing with scene description of the film, I won’t do that. I won’t do that because of the forum in which I am displaying my thoughts. Meaning, I don’t know if the reader (thank you), has seen this movie or not. So I will only discuss the impression of the art form has left upon me. There.

Snap, back. The film has that childlike uncompromising understanding that, only it’s own ideas and feeling should, and have to, exist in the creative realm, which this film accomplishes. The film it’s self is not childlike, but rather, speaks to us in that place in which we would like to again remember, those, fairytales.

Subject matter then, when considering this, is somewhat pragmatic, the plot it jarring, and profound, however, if one does look closely at children stories you with find harsher realities. Cannibalism (Hansel and Gretel), Rapunzel (buying a child in the black market). The Brothers Grimm (entrenched with murderous adventures), have so much in common with ‘electroma’ it’s fascinating.

Both Guyman and Thomas admit that Vincent Gallo’s ‘the brown bunny’ and Gus Van Sant’s ‘gerry’ are direct influences. However more importantly, ‘easy rider’ and ‘vanishing point,’ have more influence on ‘elecroma’ then the duo has let us on to believe. Thus, the film is full of secrets, and challenges, motives, such as in life. And that is the mystery the film revolves around, the why.

dsm

2007-11-21T04:55:00.000-08:00

I think I saw Spiritualized!?!?!?

Well, yes, I did in fact. That was just a quasi-clever reference to start off this blog about the November the 17th show at the Phoenix.

And now, the start of the blog.

Here it is!

Now!

For me, Spiritualized is the perfect marriage of melodic arrangement with the unexplainable emotion and genius that comes from the soul. I can’t tell you how excited I was to hear that Spiritualized was coming to town, and that it was an acoustic set with a few gospel singers. Just the perfect combination that I love! The only other perfect environment to see this combination would be at Roy Thompson Hall with a full orchestra!

Last Friday’s show was brilliant, utterly brilliant. Not only were the hits played, but also old tunes that had the dust brushed off like a set of grandpa’s old pipes, that you found after cleaning up for your grandma’s yard sale. You know what I mean? Even a Daniel Johnston tune (http://www.hihowareyou.com/) was covered, much to my surprise and splendor. Except for one individual who felt compelled to yell out, ‘play some real spiritualized tunes!’ That man was booed by say…everyone else that was there!

That event set the audience off on this strange… no, odd…no, peculiar attitude towards the show. There were fanatics, indifferentists(???), average fans and the people who were there that, well, just thought that they should be there. The thing is, every concert/show of any kind always has these people in attendance, however, and it just seemed rather more pronounced at the Phoenix for some reason.

The show itself was nothing less then sublime. From Johnny Spaceman to the Gospel singers to the string quartette, they all seemed to be enjoying the set immensely, as did I. The group wrapped us in rapture, confined our consciousness in the kindest of lullabies and yesterday‘s tragedies, bringing our hearts and souls to the ecstasy of the freeing heart.

We were spiritualized.

I think.

2007-10-18T16:41:00.000-07:00

Music sounds better with you, and you, and you, and you…and yeah, you as well!

Okay, paying rent sucks, and do you want to know why paying rent sucks for me? Probably not (you don’t even know me!), but I’m going to tell you anyway. Paying rent sucks because I missed a good 15 minutes of DJ Falcon at the social club, and the reason I missed the first 15 minutes of his set is because I had to work to pay rent, thus missing the first bit of this past Thursday’s show.

However my dear reader, the rest of the night was definitely mood altering. Again the social is, for sure, a premiere spot for those who are serious about the dance culture in this town. A true hotbed of progressive and interesting music (and the drink are priced well), is being offered up and seeing Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon was not only a monumental night, but also a night for those with a decent amount of intuition will note clues, to what new tunes we can be hearing from Europe too!

The old the new and what’s up and coming dominated the sets, perfectly blended in a relaxed carefree manor from Falcon, while Braxe wanted (and got) the crowed pumped and ready. When you have seasoned vets on the decks (or…ableton that is), they never miss a beat, literally, and the cool downs during high-octane sessions were the classics. I can’t remember the last time I heard Ian Pooly’s ‘chord memory’ in a club, and after hearing Falcon put it down again, I hope that I hear more of it!

So, I guess the lesson here is…paying the rent is not as important as dancing, right?

V Fest

2007-10-18T16:33:00.000-07:00

The Virgin Festival!!! That’s right - for the second time the Brits have brought us the party in one of the most beautiful locations anyone will ever experience at any festival. Truth. The scenic fairytale setting on Centre Island easily lends itself to a generally chilled out and relaxed atmosphere. For an entire weekend a person could binge on the fruits of pop culture’s tree that was in full bloom, and not feel guilty. Day 1 Surprises!!! First off, if you are not listening to M.I.A. you should be. She came on stage in her best French uber-hip electro dance shades (thanks to Busy P), and rocked the house. The crowd was alive and in awe of the pint-sized entertainer who definitely turned things up a notch, and set the precedent for the rest of the weekend. A self-confessed hung over K-OS followed and gave us a heavy-rock guitar rendition of his music, which was well revieved. Later on that day at the Future Shop stage Mute Math showed the crowd why people are talking about them, and now you will be to…c’mon, go check out their page on myspace (you know you want to!). Earlier in the day Interpol did a much anticipated signing. The reason why it was so anticipated was because they were about an hour late for it, but the boys made nice with a warm demeanor and quick-witted comments. Fortunately for the rest of the festivalgoers they were not tardy for their 7:30 appearance, which was ever so Interpol and very enjoyable indeed. Isn’t it amazing how you never see Carlos D lighting a cigarette, but he always seems to have one going? (Disclaimer: smoking is bad for your health, unless you’re in a crime thriller from the 50’s). Closing the night was Bjork! Not as timely as Interpol mind you, but worth the wait. It was a supericelandicfunksploitationallaserlightflagwavingextravaganza! (Source: Wikipedia). Our favorite nymph’s voice was in peak form, inundating our visceral senses to the point where certain members of the audience thought they just might be on planet Bjork. You’ve been Bjorked you could say, ha! Day 2 Day two started off on a somber note as…no, not really - I did spill coffee on myself on the ferry over to the island though. That counts, right? Yeah, no it doesn’t. What a treat to see the opening act Earl Greyhound on the Virgin Mobile Stage! Hailing from Brooklyn and wailing like banshees from the far reaches of Ireland, with thunderous crescendo bass lines and dynamic teasing drumbeats pampered with guitar virtuosity, the trio never, NEVER let up for there entire set! One must acquire the album A.S.A.P. Well, not really, you should actually get it NOW! Stop reading, seriously, I won’t write another… A diamond in the rough over the two-day event was the Souljazz Orchestra. For a good dance-filled time that’s fun for the whole family (and Spain as a whole I would say), check them out. Really good stuff! Other palatable stuff came from Louis XIV, Jamie T, Tokyo Police Club, Stars, Metric, Liam and Me, and Dirty Vegas. These bands are good both live and to have within your collection to just have a good listen too! Back to the more rocking-out side we have Biffy Clyro from Scotland! If you like your lead singer drinking a full magnum of wine during a short and high octane set, Biffy Clyro is where it’s at. Picture The Cramps and Pavement hanging out for an afternoon, accompanied by 16 gallons of red bull. Now you get the picture (?). Oh wait! I forgot about The Editors, another fine addition from over the pond too. Okay okay, regrettably I didn’t get to see them because of The Smashing Pumpkins…speaking of which… First, THE KILLERS!!! In front of the Virgin Mobile Stage (it was so sweet to have press passes) the crowed went wild. However as far as the press were concerned it was entirely “no pictures, please.” Well, actually they told us not to take any. However, all had a good show and a good time. Closing the festival, and this blog, was THE SMASHING PUMPKINS!!!! (Insert thunder and lightning). It was a perfect climax for any fan out there, and the Pumpkins delivered. There light show was in contrast to Bjork’s however, similar to the one that Graced Arrow Hall a few weeks ago thanks to Daft Punk. Triangles galore! Not to mention riff after recognizable riff from new tunes to rock classics from yesterday. Besides encore song “Today,” Billy Corgan also got the crowed excited with an impromptu solo of Oh Canada. Not really notarized for his guitar playing, Corgan however is a virtuoso and has to be heard live to be believed. Overall, the weekend was filled with a harmonious joy, and love of music and a sense that ever year, the newest run through of V-Fest will be the best. RG