Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
#Electronic music from Japan: #Haioka
With the "Rei Row" EP, Shintaro Haioka
releases his third musical statement on Emerald and Doreen and it
appears to be a statement least abstract, clostest to human nature,
bearing a natural flow, though experimental ever more.
The artist aspires to communicate a universal language transferred by sampling all sorts of everyday objects like hitting PET-bottles, knocking on a desk, cutting nails… and for the first time he also articulates a message by using his voice….most of the time recording samples over and over again. The electronic treatment is a stark reminder of how the human voice works as a two-sided instrument, which is the most direct approach to music in general, but which can sound alien like no other thing on earth as well. The inherent message of the E.P. is "never be afraid to make a revolution". The artist wants to remind Japanese people of the pride they've once used to show to the world in arts and crafts and fascinating cultural achievements.
Since the effects of the earthquake in 2011 have taken a toll on society's mindset, Japan of today seems to become suppressed by political failures, rushed lifestyles and more ironies than the truths. Haioka and his artistic friends express their disapproval to those general trends through their art - like those woodblock prints which became known as Ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world- the Edo period, when Japan was developing a very bold self awareness, portrayed by a hedonistic lifestyle.), he portraits what's surrounds him by electronic music.
The interpretation is up to all of you listeners who have open ears to outstanding and highly original electronica, seeking for entertainment but also a deeper understanding
The artist aspires to communicate a universal language transferred by sampling all sorts of everyday objects like hitting PET-bottles, knocking on a desk, cutting nails… and for the first time he also articulates a message by using his voice….most of the time recording samples over and over again. The electronic treatment is a stark reminder of how the human voice works as a two-sided instrument, which is the most direct approach to music in general, but which can sound alien like no other thing on earth as well. The inherent message of the E.P. is "never be afraid to make a revolution". The artist wants to remind Japanese people of the pride they've once used to show to the world in arts and crafts and fascinating cultural achievements.
Since the effects of the earthquake in 2011 have taken a toll on society's mindset, Japan of today seems to become suppressed by political failures, rushed lifestyles and more ironies than the truths. Haioka and his artistic friends express their disapproval to those general trends through their art - like those woodblock prints which became known as Ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world- the Edo period, when Japan was developing a very bold self awareness, portrayed by a hedonistic lifestyle.), he portraits what's surrounds him by electronic music.
The interpretation is up to all of you listeners who have open ears to outstanding and highly original electronica, seeking for entertainment but also a deeper understanding
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Breton's new track: 15 minutes
"War Room Stories", the new album by this indie rock English band from London
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Masculine shoes for her: Fratelli Rossetti
Thursday, May 15, 2014
#Fashion from #Belgium: Cédric Charlier
Born in Belgium, Cédric Charlier is graduated from the school of Visual Arts of Brussels.
He has shown his first eponymous collection in February 2012,
in Paris
Another great find! :)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
#LeSpecs: CRAIG & KARL collaboration
Founded in 1979, Le Specs fast became synonymous
with everything ‘Euro Chic’; an icon of the eighties and today
considered by many as the ‘Ultimate Summer Accessory’. Just in time for
summer, Le Specs was re-launched in 2006 using sixty percent of the
original moulds that earned the label its status
Love these sunglasses from the exhilarating collaborative collection with pop culture creatives CRAIG & KARL
Let summer begin! :)
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Cool t-shirts & sweatshirts: être cécile
être cécile was
founded by four individuals whose dream was to create a unique T-shirt
collective inspired by French style and clean aesthetics. The brands heritage is based around ‘Cécile', grandmother to one of the founders. Cécile was an Irish born artist, living in 1960’s Paris, with a love of animal prints and a creative flair for fashion
I really love their T-shirts and sweatshirts!
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Friday, May 09, 2014
From #France: Maxime Simoëns
In 2013, the Maxime Simoëns Company announced that it had
partnered with the LVMH group. With this announcement, the house officially joined
the ready-to-wear fashion calendar
Simoens follows his own vision and innovative style, which can best be defined as a mix of graphics and architecture. The subtle geometry of his silhouettes combines structure and fluidity. The precision of sleek lines reveals feminine sensuality and a modern yet timeless elegance
This is my fave look from the current collection:
Thursday, May 08, 2014
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Monday, May 05, 2014
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Friday, May 02, 2014
Thursday, May 01, 2014
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