Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The weekend begins on Thursday

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Bostro Pesopeo, Moritz Butschek and Raul Duque lead on Thursday in one of Yip Yab house and disco music for the weekend.

The desire for summer holidays and the anticipation of a cold beer are the DJs Bostro Pesopeo from Munich label Permanent Vacation, Moritz Butschek by Blogger team twoinarow and DJ Raul Duque enough reasons to celebrate. They attract both with driving and relaxing house and disco music to dance and beer with friends. Good music, balmy nights and weekends on the horizon: The summer can be so beautiful!

Monday, July 30, 2012

The Beach Boys in Barcelona (Poble Espanyol, July 23, 2012)


Many of the cool kids who go crazy at Primavera Sound paternalistic I smiled when I explained that I was dying to see the Beach Boys playing in Barcelona. As if there were more than a nice old men representing a charming little theater, as if thinking in silence, shielded by the authority that they believe give them pop their bangs and glasses, "How cute, that is moved by the Beach Boys." They did not seem to realize how momentous that tour, which was to meet Brian Wilson, the mastermind of the group and one of the great geniuses who gave us the history of contemporary music, with the survivors of the original first after more than 20 years without sharing the stage.
I understand that it is possible that the credibility of the Beach Boys has been reduced with the indiscriminate use of his name has made Mike Love, revolving around the world clad in Hawaiian shirts and using the pull eternal Wilson's masterpieces, but regardless of opportunism and internal strife, how to miss the chance to see them reunited with his soul undisputed in the summer they turn 50 years of training?
I certainly did not want to miss, and still suffering the consequences of such a memorable recital (my usual post-concert hoarse and depression), I face the difficult task today to review it without letting myself get carried away like that so little overwhelmed in certain sectors and in which, however, know in advance that I will fall hopelessly as I am, first and foremost a fan excited.But enough preamble and get to it. Forty-five songs in total gave us the septuagenarians of California, backed by the impeccable vocal and instrumental support from The Wondermints, a power pop group from Los Angeles that has to accompany Brian Wilson since he began touring at 99. For over 2 hours were shelling their greatest hits in front of the bright eyes of music lovers of all ages happy bailoteamos Poble Espanyol and found that neither the time nor the mental instability, or fighting, or anything in the world can with songs like yours. 'Surfin' Safari ',' Surfer Girl ',' When I grow up to be a man ',' Heroes & Villains', 'In my room', 'I get around', 'California Girls' (or Catalonia girls, as called Mike Love) and so many others (including the single from the new album "That's why god made the radio"), Wilson and his family celebrated his birthday in the best of ways, offering his music magic of youth and everlasting happiness .
But the Beach Boys are not only responsible for a myriad of melodies eternal life we ​​rejoice forever. They were also the protagonists of a musical revolution with legendary albums that led to limit the production process under study and who provided the pop music of unusual complexity artistically before. The themes of "Pet Sounds", therefore, move us even further and into the night, hearts stop for a few seconds when starting the characteristic initial piano 'God only Knows' and our hero takes the reins. Wilson's voice, hidden behind her piano black and looks like something helpless, not what it was (although I used to sing this song Carl, his brother, who died in 98) and yet it is beautiful ethereal fragility floating in the night. See you there, silent and stunned, I remember a paradox that has always impressed me: the fact that songs so clear, harmonious and perfect as the Beach Boys have gotten out of a revolt and tormented soul such as that of Wilson. Also reflect on whether the creation must necessarily come from the hand of torture and the boundaries separating genius from madness ... but who am I kidding ... I have them cheap these ramblings now and then, when the greatness of their immortal songs had me totally taken away. Not letting us continue to recover two of my favorites (there are so many in fact this term has little meaning): "Sloop John B '(which for a long time I thought it was original but Wilson is apparently a traditional song of the Caribbean ) and 'Would not it be nice', so overwhelming, excitedly romantic and fantastic as ever.
Mike Love was the master of ceremonies, and although some time ago, after reading me a very interesting biography of Wilson, I vowed to hate him forever, the truth is that I like nice night, with his cap tacky, their growls in Catalan and dancing something corseted. To his right: Al Jardine, discreet and tiny but still impeccable voice and Bruce Johnston, in charge of replacing Brian when he retired from the stage at 65, smiling and affectionate, encouraging the audience when their keyboards not were necessary. And from the other side of the stage came the surfers taps David Marks, the lead guitarist who lived only two years of the splendor of the sixty (63 and 64) and having returned to training late in the next decade.
Also several memorable versions sounded like 'Then I Kissed Her' by The Crystals, "Rock'n'roll music 'Chuck Berry' Califoria Dreamin'' The Mama's and the Papa's, 'Cotton Fields' Lead Belly or my dear 'Do you wanna dance' by Bobby Freeman, a happy surprise with which they returned after the encore. The concert closes the best possible way, to the rhythm of rock'n'roll, with 'Fun, fun, fun' his ode to the fun and carefree teenager hamburguesera.
Ah, the Beach Boys. How simple is being happy when you hear his songs.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Sharon Van Etten and other activities of Ray-Ban PS12 Unplugged




This past year one of the most popular tents the Primavera Sound 2012 was that of Ray-Ban Unplugged, where a number of national and international artists came to perform some of her best known. From the eclectic pop of Girls Names fineness Rosenvinge Christine singer, music was in there for everyone. Sharon Van Etten even got aa play within the precincts of the Ray-Ban Unplugged!

As a gift here you have the videos edited by Ray-Ban where we can enjoy some of the direct issues of Sharon Van Etten, Christina Rosenvinge, Bigott, Girls Names, Bleached, Aliment and Milagres. Which is heard in the clip of the guitarist / singer from Brooklyn is 'One Day', a piece that belongs to that remarkable LP entitled "Epic" Sharon released in the past 2010.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The Vaccines, rocking in an elevator in 'Teenage Icon'

After 'No Hope', The Vaccines return to the fray with a second single.And that has not yet going on sale the new LP! "Come Of Age" will be released on October 2 in London and the kids they entered a big hurry to start selling their hits. If 'No Hope' paths had close to half time, 'Teenage Icon' is a tune afrutadamente "rock" suitable for any audience.

In the video we see Justin and his entourage playing like crazy in a small elevator. The space is small but that does not stop the British leave the soul with their shouts and raucous riffs. The rock is carried in the blood, whether in an elevator as in any big festival (such as IFF, where we could enjoy the great treasure these guys direct).

For the curious: lift the melody playing at the beginning of the video is that of 'If You Wanna', one of the biggest singles of his previous album.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Rihanna shows provocative photos on Twitter


And not just any photo, but is updating your profile.

In the two photos of the singer you can see the hint of it to cover parts of her body strategically with dry leaves and rest on them.

Obviously and certainly to the delight of many of his followers, the beautiful brunette, appears naked covering her as already mentioned, with dry leaves.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Ox from the mountain - The summer comedy in the slaughterhouse

Ox Mountain from the slaughterhouse in MünchenVom 28.07. 25/08/2012 to refer to the slaughterhouse in Munich, a total of seven shows of the summer comedy "from Ox Mountain" instead. Those who like to combine theater and the inn is in the right place. The director of this theater piece was acquired by Bine Klotzsche, the lyrics and music were provided by Tobias Öller, which will be seen on stage. In 2010 he was a first Winner of the Lower Bavarian cabaret prize awarded, and he is also the 2nd Winner of the Paulaner solo cabaret international award.

What to expect at "Ox from the mountain"? The million-heir and punter Friedel floor of stone wants to show his friends, high society, where the rubber meets the architectural: the idyllic Bavarian countryside, he is planning a grand villa, along the lines of ancient palaces. Of course, reject all planning authorities from the major project, but this problem will create Friedel with large sums of money from the world. When a government official, he starts a bribe openly. Out of sheer desperation, the lady can be a fact, because her son, the botched painter Valentin Schwupp sinks into debt. Friedel bought from the artist's abstract paintings "in front of the Ox Mountain" for a five-figure sum - and must be seen shortly that the art market is acting as insane as the stock market.


Also visit the "Ox from the mountain" in the period from 28.07. until 08.25.2012 at the slaughterhouse in Munich.

Friday, July 13, 2012

TOPLESS Open Air

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For the 13th Time there on Saturday, 21 July Music for Lau topless on the open air, but this year in new surroundings.

Due to the success of recent years the location was moved from Bavaria in the short term parking at the Munich Trade Fair Centre. The area between the Old Exhibition Tower and Paul-Henri Spaak-road now offers more space for program and concerts, of course, the lineup remains the same.

By this time, the indie rockers Chemnitz power club, the half-panda, half-rap phenomenon feat Cro Munich and various local heroes like the guys at Peace Camp Band. Bushbayer, Ragtag tone, Puerto Nico and Django 3000th

Of course, there is again a wide range off stage, which offers a photography exhibition, a lounge and policy information and activity stands against right.

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Munich Trade Fair Centre (Messe U2 City East)

Admission is free.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Listen to "Runaways," the new single from The Killers

Brandon Flowers and The Killers are back with a new single titled "Runaways" which was released yesterday, Tuesday July 10, through the program Zane Lowe's Radio 1 and, of course, already been released online. In an interview concendida Lowe himself, the band's frontman said he likes the views of the fans via the Internet (which is not said is if they have in mind). "Runaways" will be included in Battle Born, the new album from Las Vegas will go on sale on September 17, along with other issues confirmed as "Heart Of A Girl", "Flesh And Bone" and "Carry Me Home ".

The single, as you can see below, next in line for Day and Age (2008), the latest album of the group, offering a rock theme with various electronic shades in addition to the usual epic compositions.

Monday, July 9, 2012

At last: Denham Smith's debut album

If you listen to get into the scene, you get an amazingly preached the same tenor: Modern reggae with great songwriting, driving dance hall beats and some of the pop-affinity unites the time a man! Denham Smith is the guarantor of catchy, the 2011 with the mix tape "Fusion [...]

Friday, July 6, 2012

Munich says "No - Yes - No" - From the runway before



Die Munich were called to end the dispute over the third runway at last, in a council request asking supporters of the SPD, CSU and FDP to a "yes". At the same time called for a broad coalition led by the Greens and the nature conservation, in a petition for a tick to prevent the third runway. At 20:15 clock had counted 162 of 320 voting districts: The opponents lead with 55.2%. Time for an interview with Theresa Schopper, state chairman of the Green Party and faction leader in parliament.

The jubilation at the election party in Munich Stemmerhof was great when the first election precinct was counted and the opponents were able to record a narrow majority. Since then, the advantage grows steadily.
If this continues, is the project 3 Runway today as crashed against 21 clock.
The City Council coalition of SPD, CSU and FDP face a bitter defeat.

We have Theresa Schopper on the election night party a couple of "W" questions asked by phone.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

ROCK AND POPPEN

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"Indie meets indietronics" - that is the motto of the ROCK & POPPEN SummerJam 2012 on
Saturday 14 July at the Munich plant celebration!
Meet for 4 years at this event fans of indie, electronica and rock scene in their
Favorite bands. This summer's line-up has to hide anything.
 

The style of the HIGH VOLTAGE HUMANS is from the future and the past alike
inspired and is named with ever-changing words: Galaxy Disco, Space Punk, fantasy
Metal.
This two-part singing with well-placed dance choreography and lots of posing in her
Fantasy tailored outfits.

The Berlin headlined I HEART SHARKS rocks this year not only the largest festivals in the
Republic - also on the ROCK & POPPEN SummerJam give them the honor.
Musically, the three can be Berlin resident, originally from Bavaria, New York and London
come to describe the concepts indietronics and electro. Has long been its reputation
crossed national borders and the rapid development of this band is not only musically
determine the fan base now spreads to various places in Europe.


Caught between indie, electro and hardcore, they go their own way, with the
deadlocked convention breaks. First, insert the three languages ​​German, English and
Turkish eye, which deliberately emphasize the individual character of each song.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

50 years after her death - Marilyn Monroe film retrospective at the Museum

Marilyn Monroe retrospective at the 50th Munich FilmmuseumZum Death of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe will take place in Munich Film Museum from 10.07. held a major retrospective to 29.7.2012 with 18 films of the Hollywood icon. The films will be shown in the original English version, some with German subtitles. Marilyn Monroe was an exceptional actress who too often been reduced to mere clichés. She was born on 01/06/1926 as Norma Jean Baker. On 05/08/1962 she was only 36 years in Los Angeles, still unexplained circumstances killed.
The two documentaries "Marilyn Monroe - In Their Own Words" (2007, 30 min) and "I want to be loved" (2011, 90 min) by Eckhart Schmidt form on Sunday, 08.07. clock at 18:30 to start a personal retrospective, as director Eckhart Schmidt is a guest on this evening!
The film series provides a unique opportunity to Monroe's career in small roles in John Huston's thriller "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) and Joseph L. Mankiewicz wicked satire "All About Eve" (1950) to watch a film and they also lesser-known films like to see "Do not Bother To Knock" (1952) by Roy Ward Baker.
Of course there are also their greatest hits do not like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) by Howard Hawks, or "The Seven Year Itch" (1955) Billy Wilder - who, like many of her films were shot in extabreiten CinemaScope format. Even the romance "The Prince And The Showgirl" (1957) Laurence Olivier, who recently by the movie "My Week With Marilyn" come back again into consciousness, on the number 26.07. shown at 20:00 clock.
All titles and dates of the series can be found in the program of the Film Museum.
Also visit the Marilyn Monroe retrospective in the period from 10.07. to 29.07.2012 at the Film Museum in Munich.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Details of the reissue of "Pisces Iscariot" (The Smashing Pumpkins)

The setting of The Smashing Pumpkins have lived pending the final months of all that pertained to "Oceania", his latest album. What people did not know was that Billy Corgan's band we had prepared a small but delightful surprise: the launch of a special version and remastered "Pisces Iscariot", the third album from the iconic alternative rock band. This album was released in 1994 and helped catapult Corgan fame that has already begun to achieve since the days of "Gish" (1991) and "Siamese Dream" (1993).

"Pisces Iscariot" is published in various editions, from a physical CD Deluxe (with a live DVD and the first model of the SP reproduced on cassette) or digital edition deluxe physical edition to a standard, digital or vinyl always impressive 180 gr. It should be remembered that this reissue campaign Smashing discs will last until 2013 and will cover all the material the band released from 1991 to 2000.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Beach House - Bloom (2012)


It seems that in Baltimore the summer must be very different from those living in the Mediterranean with its beer commercials, straw hats, light coves impossible and pop and dance. Another summer is possible. As we propose Beach House, with their already fourth album, 'Bloom' (Sub Pop, 2012). These hot months come with slow sunsets. Catatonic atmospheres that knocked out the meaning and insight. White chiffon dresses. Houses on the beach. The calm after the intense heat wave in the middle of the day. The quiet of the night waiting to get his smooth black sky and the air refreshing goodness. Ten songs to renew and extend a proposal that would dignify the stylistic of the hottest season. Where not all plastic flip flops and bathing suits with flowers. With another summer Beach House is possible.
It is now two years since the appearance of that 'Teen Dream' (Sub Pop, 2010) that put Beach House on the map and left us completely descolocados, accompanied by a horde of sighs of sight immediately. A collection of slow times, dark atmospheres but with reasonable doses of density and the nth breath with the voice of Victoria Legrand. She Frenchified air, reminding us to Nico who sang with the Velvet. The enigmatic woman with the face of "I'll get in trouble but you can not say no." In short, sampling triumphalist label dreamy pop that slipped into our minds to stay. Thus, over time, the new installment of the sweetened proposal reached its cooking time.
'Bloom' is presented as a very logical then seen to date. After the tour of the line joining the sea with sand, coming to the rocks, is only possible to go back and redo the way. You might as well have just done, but the pleasure is such that no matter the least. You have to make time for dinner, and a foot soak in the evening is presented as the best option. However, the sound of Beach House keeps ringing pure and grand. Appearing much with little. As you lift the little snake neck and spine to appear more than it is. But here without subterfuge or lame tricks. Some strings, keyboard notes and some rhythms to make a fluffy mattress sustentoso Legrand's voice, which magnifies everything and anything becomes powerful. As shown, the one that opens the album, 'Myth', which based on tribal percussion seems an invitation to reverie. Later 'Lazuli' takes us by the hand until fluffy robe and leather notes hot is the center of the disk. To aposentarnos in 'The Hours' and have completely lost track of time. Wanting more walks in the sand, more houses on the beach, sunsets that spread throughout the day. A light sleeper, a walk-asleep, which leads us to 'Irene', the emergence of this 'Bloom'. A song to reiterate that shown so far and further blurring the coordinates of space and time. A farewell character. One sign that the way is not emptiness.
In short, Beach House reach their fourth album in very good shape. His 'Bloom' not looking artificialities or new roads. The path remains the same, as the ingredients, but the way we have not been made expensive. Maybe time does not leave much room for innovation with the few tools used so far. But summer dormant claims lightness and times to avoid falling into the sweat of the sun impeccable. That's where they reside Beach House, with its beach house. And just as things seem unbeatable proposal. That much noise out there and here is fine.