This song's been knocking around my office/studio for a little while and shortly, the new album is about to drop. It's awesome.
So, song of the day from album of the week goes to Gold Panda.
For making it special.
Check it.
An article in this month's XLR8R and tons of amazing people participating, both new and old (Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Shlomo, Toro Y Moi, Baths, Shigeto, Bibio), in this scene.
I've loved this kind of music for years and seen this thing coming down the pipeline for awhile now.
Super glad to see it's positive, vibrant and blooming.
Keep it up, you weirdo beat-heads.
http://www.anticon.com/index.php?section=artist&target=Baths&js=yes
XLR8R "Beat Happening":http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2010/07/beat-happening-seeds-planted-fly
If you're in the need for some awesome washed-out electronic hip-hop-esque summer beats, Gold Panda will sort you out.
It's my dad's birthday today.
He turned 65 and according to a telephone conversation with my mom,
apparently he has flown down to Florida for a fraternity reunion event of sorts.
Tried to reach him on his cell phone, but no luck.
He's not one for that kind of technology.
Was hoping I'd get through to him though.
Miss that man.
And last night I dreamt of being back in Los Angeles, driving around.
I actually miss that city, though I lived there so shortly.
I think my body is having a slightly hard time adjusting to the colder weather and really craving light.
Perhaps partially due to the fact that I am working in an office most of the day, save for breaks, and finishing up every day when it is dark outside.
Can't wait for spring.
Listening to this album by Here We Go Magic right now.
Amazing stuff.
Right tone for the day.
Kind of melancholic, yet oddly hopeful.
In this track, his voice reminds me of Paul Simon's a bit.
Also, saw School Of Seven Bells last night at Le Poisson Rouge and got to see my old pal, Sam Ghostly. Good times.
Still in NYC, hanging in my office right now, listening to the School Of Seven Bells album.
Reminds me of driving around in my car in LA, windows rolled down, warm sea air blowing wildly in.
Makes me miss good Mexican food and reminds me of the recent time that Sam Ghostly and I went
to a little taco place on Pico Blvd., the day after we heard about Charlie from Telefon Tel Aviv.
Sad, sad news.
Trying to do good things with my life.
Trying to be creative.
Trying to live compassionately and passionately.
Trying to be full of truth & beauty.
