Serge Gainsbourg: “A Fistful of Gitanes”
While not a definitive biography, Sylvie Simmons’ book works as a short and entertaining introduction to the life and work of a truly unique artist.
“Sex, Sin and Zen,” by Brad Warner (book review – in English)
Zen teacher and writer Brad Warner tells a story about the origins of this book. When Warner was visiting Montreal to deliver a talk on Zen, a rather eccentric member of the audience asked him: “Are Buddhists allowed to jack …
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LCD Soundsystem, Koncerthuset, Copenhagen
I know, I know: I keep raving about LCD Soundsystem. But I just happen to think that they’re one of the greatest live acts around these days. And tonight’s sold out gig atDR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen just proved my point. …
Olafur Eliasson: “Innen Stadt Außen”
I went to see Olafur Eliasson’s Innen Stadt Außen exhibit in Martin-Gropius-Bau. Thankfully, the long line of visitors was for the much hyped exhibit of the utterly overrated Frida Kahlo. Well, speaking of overrated, I’m still not sure what to …
My trusty companion: The Korg MS-20 (in English)
When I was a teenager (in the late seventies), I got hold of an unexpected sum of money and promptly converted it into keyboard instruments: A used Fender Rhodes piano (which I got rid of a few years later) and …
Gainsbourg (vie héroïque)
A few days ago I discovered that the opening night of the CPH PIX film festival also featured a sneak preview of the long-awaited French Serge Gainsbourg biopic Gainsbourg (Vie héroïque). So I went – attended the opening reception and a …
TV On The Radio, Vega
For me, TV On The Radio was one of the highlights of Roskilde Festival in 2004, playing as if their lives depended on it. And after listening to their brilliant new album “Dear Science” for a couple of weeks, I …
Roskilde Festival 2009, day 2 (in English)
One would think that pleasant pop melodies and tribal rhythms on acoustic instruments was a winning combination. But somehow The Dodos managed to grind to a halt too often, rather than induce the expected trancelike state. And eventually, they left …
Roskilde Festival 2009, day 1 (in English)
I skipped the Thursday of Roskilde Festival, arriving just in time for the reunited Faith No More on the Orange Stage on Friday. Disappointingly plagued by keyboard trouble (apparently a Macbook/software synth setup) they delivered all the raw energy and …
“My God! What have I done?” – David Byrne plays Falkoner Salen, Copenhagen
David Byrne played Falkoner Salen in Copenhagen. But for some unknown reason, he brought dancers …