On Friday night in London my friends put on the best party of the year for me so far.The party was to celebrate the release of Go Bang - A Tribute To Arthur Russell. Arthur Russell is a musical legend from the new york music scene who tragicly died way too young.A documentary film about his life " A wild combinaton" was screened in the club before the live gig iontroduced by biographer TIm Lawrence who then signed copies of his book " Hold on to your dreams" also about Arthur's life. A collect
Roberta Flack 'God don't like ugly' Atlanta 1979
I was Djing last night and I played this record that I have not played for a while. It was so good I cpmpletely lost myself in it so I thouht I better share it with you guys for the wekend.
Have a happy Weekend !!!!
I will be filming my friends Rob and Simon better know as "Faze Action" live this coming Friday. Here is their website with some tracks from the new album "Stratus Energy" http://www.fazeaction.com/ And if you want to hear more check out Dom's radio show from last week where they were interviewed and played some tracks off the new album. http://podcasts.colourfulradio.com/domservini/
A few weeks back the website I built for our circuit bent toys was contacted and asked to be part of 100% design at Earls Court.I havent had time to post this till now but here are a few pics of the event.
Here we are demonstrating one of our speak and spell instruments on the doing it for the kids stand !
Some more cool things form the stand
But I thought this was weird !!!!!!!!!!
And finaly some stuff on other stalls
If you are
Is through his belly!!!!!!!!!Believe me this really is true and the ONLY thing I missed from the UK when I was over in Thailand was some well made homely food. Don't get me wrong I love Thai food,but I also love Indian, Italian, British, French in fact all food from all countries. I may have been unlucky but a lot of the restaurants I tried that were not Thai in BKK just didn't seem up to scratch to me (I worked as a chef for several years so I know my way round a kitchen quite well), I reckon
Since I got my new camera I have been extremely busy snapping away when I am out with my friends so here are some of those pictures for you.
Notting Hill Carnival
Gazzas Rocking Blues Club
Worm Gig Brixton
Marys Birthday Party
Brick Lane Music Festival
The Sunday Funky Exit Bar Brick Lane
Proud Gallery Camden
I will be DJing at two great events tomorrow. Firstly in London's famous Brick Lane then on to the Proud Gallery in Camden Market. Both events will have a live funk band and some of Londons most prestigous musicians and DJ's attending.
More info in the videos below.
My friend DJ Yam Who? had one of there monthly events in Shoreditch London Saturday night
Heres a few snaps for you all
If you like these there is plenty more on my facebook
Hope you enjoy
Shorty G
This is a Re Edited video of Chaz Jankel's 1981 music video "Questionnaire" I was asked to do to fit the DJ D' Reconstrution which will be available soon on ISM records. 'Questionaire' was originally released by A&M records in 1981 on the album of the same title, also contained '3,000,000 Synths' & the American billboard smash 'Glad To Know You'. As many of you know Chaz was Ian Dury's co-writer on the infamous No 1 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' and also 'Sex & Drugs & Rock &am
Well not exactly true!!
What I mean to say is my digital SLR virginity. I got my first one last week a Nikon D60 and took my first shots this weekend so here are a few for you to enjoy.
Sundays pictures from our new club night in Camden
DJ Wook
Juliet
Party People
Singers
Jumpers at Southbank
Hope you like the pics, and anyone who knows any good sites with tips for me to learn how to us
My London crew and I are putting on a new night in Camden London for anyone who llike's soul, funk and some wicked grooves please feel free to come and join the party. All the details are here in the video I made.
We have a face book event here if you want to sign up to come and entry for this night is free so if your in London on Sunday the 16th hope to see you there.
http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125707248452&ref=mf
Just a quick question as there seems to be a lot of Photographers on here and I have had a Digital SLR on my mind for a long time.I was thinking of going for a Nikon D60 as its within the budget I would like to spend on my first DSLR camera seeing as my old SLR is just about dead. Does anyone else feel this is a good choice or have any ideas about an alternative, I will be going to a few shops in the next few days to try a few out so any help woud be apreciated .
I saw this in a design magazine and thought the girls on here would like this as it's quite fun. colour-in dress
The Colour-In Dress & The Replacement Dresses; by Berber Soepboer & Michiel Schuurman 2008
This collection is created especially for an exhibition about 'de Ploeg', a famous Dutch textile factory. ‘De Ploeg’ was a great inspiration with their amazing textile prints, fashion designs and their admirable ideology. It resulted in 4 dresses created around 2 concepts, ‘The C
I was asked by a friend recently to do a video for his new hip hop record . It took a long time to make as I had to cut all the shoes out seperately in Photoshop but I finished it last week.Here it is Hope you enjoy
A producer I know Mark De Clive Lowe has done a very beautiful Re edit of a Micheal Jackson tune and wants to share it for free. His words are here
MJ RIP... a lil tribute vibe
we lost a true gem and a goliath in his prime. i don't really have ample words to pay homage and full respect to MJ and his passing... so i'll hand it over to some music. lady alma and i recorded this a while back but this seems an appropriate time to share it with everyone... feel free to share and vibe outtttt Get
I have been really busy over the last few months working with my friend Ed on our new project making synthesizers. This month "Wired" magazine in the UK done an article on Ed and his custom modified circuitbent toys. Some of the article is on Wired's website and they have included a video that I made along with it . You can check it all out here http://www.wired.co.uk/wired-magazine/archive/2009/06/play/hackings-toys-to-make-tunes.aspx We have been making a lot of different instruments for var
HiI was thinking that I would like to try and make some Thai Fish Cakes for myself and my flatmates as we all love them, so I was just wandering if any of you have a really good recipe that I can follow. I have seen lots on the net but not sure how authentic they are so I thought it would be best to ask here so I get it right. Many thanks my stomach is rumbling so hope someone can help me soon
I am now playing at one of London' s best bar/clubs every Thursday night . Voted at number 30 in the worlds top bars at worldsbestbars.com Lost Society has much more to offer than just drinks. With its beautiful deco style and friendly cool bar staff, (no shirts and black trousers here it's all funky hats and stylish Tshirts) and of course great DJ's your garaunteed a night to remember . So if your just passing through London or your hear for the Duration this really is one funky place to have d
