Sigur Rós

Vonlenska

"A non-literal language, without fixed syntax, and differs from constructed languages that can be used for communication. It focuses entirely on the sounds of language; lacking grammar, meaning, and even distinct words. Instead, it consists of emotive non-lexical vocables and phonemes; in effect, Vonlenska uses the melodic and rhythmic elements of singing without the conceptual content of language."

Sæglópur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEGVKwURKc

Starálfur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltDyTu8rV4&feature=related

Hoppípolla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk1EtAYMCF4&feature=related

Madlib "Shades of Blue"

 

MY NECK HURTS

Charlotte Gainsbourg

It was a pleasant surprise to discover her in the film 'Félix et Lola.'

Since then, she has become one of my all time favorite actresses.

I don't know why, but there is this refreshing quality about singer song writers that is simply irresistable.

Maybe it is their aura- the compelling eyes- or the lyrics.

But in her case, it was definitely the cigarette that did the trick.

5:55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEEsdzgBrCA

L'un part l'autre reste
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSisOy3CQHQ&feature=related

Jamais
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAdadEzBjX8&feature=related

Kraak & Smaak

What first started out as a journey through the scandinavian electro pop music scene, I have been recently exposed to scandinavian (in particular swedish) indie music. Before I fully drench myself into the wonderful world of indie music, I would like to share some music by a fantastic trio from holland. If you are a dancer, you probably heard their music one way or another. It is their "crunchy" and "tasty" music that keeps your head bobbing.

Bobby and Whitney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZCz-2cdTSM

Squeeze Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYeTwfyx0nw

Dynamite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_rlcpFqpio&feature=related

Korean Indie Music 2

Monni - Mot - No Reply - Sentimental Scenery - Viva Soul - Jeju So-nyun - Lucid Fall

Transparent Illusion

Black + White = Gray

Is it?

The Giving Tree

It doesn't matter how many times I reread this book.

It always manages to bring tears to my eyes.

most effectively described,

LOVE, that is.

Korean Indie Music

Urban Zakapa - 10cm - Rossy PP - Lucite Tokki - Shim Kyu Sun - Han Hee Jung - Epitone Project

Kraftwerk

The german word [Kraftwerk] means [Power plant].

the source or in other words, the foundation. 

They are the electro pioneers, living legends and globally revered masters of electronic sound.

(whisper) some people think they might be actually greater than the beatles. shhhh.

It was 40 years ago, when they forsaw the kind of sensation electro music is going to introduce to the world. 

Talk about being 'waaaay ahead.'

Tour de France

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQz-CZvkY8k&feature=related

The Robots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXa9tXcMhXQ&feature=related

Autobahn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gChOifUJZMc&feature=related



Towa Tei

The fusion between music and art, directly reflected in his music videos, should explain why he deserves so much attention. Everytime I run into a wall with an ambiguous set of agenda, he seems to come up with an even more ambigious response, which ironically but actually seems to be the answer.

Towa is out of this league.

Technova

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGhbKpj9NjE

Emotional Driver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhNz7KhnQHY&feature=related

Ray Lamontagne

A musician you want to see live.

His husky voice embodies such soft strength, soul and beauty.

Perfect at dawn. right around sunrise.

Shelter (live at BBC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmNEQYc3js

You are the best thing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3xTjvj9tw 

Verbal Jint

어떤 이들은 VJ를 미국의 라킴 또는 나스에 견주어 부르는데,

솔직히 내 생각에 그 정도는 아니지만,

한국 랩, 특히 플로우와 라임의 틀에 혁신적인 변화를 가져다 준 것은 분명하다.

처음에는 오히려 거부감이 있었지만, '누명' 이후로 이상하게 그와 그의 음악에게 끌리기 시작했다.

마치 나쁜남자 한 놈한테 꽂혀 헤어나오지 못하는 여인처럼.

1219 Epiphany

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQBO-mLIf3c&feature=related

MC Meta

"래핑을 라이밍이라고 부르는 이유를 굳이 말하지 않아도 알 것이다. 그만큼 라임의 중요성은 큰데, 한글로 랩을 하는 사람들이 가장 힘들어하는 것 중에 하나가 이 라이밍인 것 같다. 영어와는 달리 여러 면에서 단점을 가지고 있기에 라임의 다양성이 떨어진다는 것인데, 사실 자세히 들여다보면 그렇지만도 않다. 두운, 각운의 매치 뿐만 아니라 문단의 전체적인 뉘앙스라든가, 문장의 운율적 진행 방식까지도 모두 라이밍의 범주에 넣을 수 있기 때문에 한글 라이밍의 가능성은 크다고 보는 것이다. 게다가 미국은 흑인 슬랭 하나지만 한국에는 다양한 사투리들이 있다는 것도 큰 장점이다. 본인의 고향은 대구이다. 경상도 사투리로 가사를 쓴 적이 있는데 상당한 라이밍의 자유도가 느껴졌다. 전라도나 강원도 지역 사투리를 이용한 라이밍을 구사한다면 그것도 상당히 들을만한 수준이라 여겨진다. 물론 표준말이 아니기에 메세지 전달력이 떨어질 수도 있지만, 통용될 수 있는 수준의 사투리와 표준어를 섞어 사용한다면 한글 랩의 다양성은 커질 것이라 생각된다."



오랜 세월동안 퇴색되지 않는,
깊은 여운과 부드러움을 안겨주는 플로우. 라임. 메세지.
엠씨메타와 나찰은 진정 한국 힙합의 선구자이며, 정신적 지주다.

회상
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h4k_9G5MnQ

소문의 거리
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLTlGlbwCI&feature=related

무투
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XPZxKXrkuk&feature=related

Dok2 "Illstrumentalz Vol.1"

                                      

The present and future of Korean hiphop.

And he was just 19 when he produced this. Imganie what he can accomplish when he is 29.

Here's a few of his tracks, but you should really listen to the whole album.

Please

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOxNk8WlsOQ

Mystery Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_nkz6_nxTM

Heartbreakin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSVlT14gSFw

Tchaikovsky

Piano Concerto No. 1 1M

played by the flamboyant pianist Lang Lang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh3NsZVOjq4

Aurora

Wonder of Nature

Wishlist

Mine, very soon

Tribute to Alexander McQueen by Nick Knight and Björk

A powerful tribute

"This film is my way of speaking about a very unique and important person who changed my life. My desire was to speak in some way about the dark and the light contained within Lee, and within us all."

- Nick Knight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGfHqu5U5lU

Nikita "Mon Amour"

Very similar to Mondo Grosso "1974-Way Home"

Nostalgic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-E4pX46Fw

조수미 "Ich Liebe Dich"





Ich rufe dich,

sag, hoerst du nicht?

Ich will dir sagen,

Was ich fuehle ohne dich.

Ich denk an dich,

Ich sehne dich,

Ich weiss ich kann dich nicht vergessen.

Ich brauche deine Waerme,

Lass mich in deine Arme.

Ich kann dir alles geben,

Du bist das Glueck, mein Leben.

Ich liebe dich.

Weisst du das nicht?

Das sind die Worte, aus dem tiefsten Grund in mir.

Du bist so viel, der Sinn, mein Ziel,

die Antwort auf mein ganzes Leben.

Ich brauche deine Waerme,

Lass mich in deine Arme.

Ich kann dir alles geben.

Du bist das Glueck, mein Leben.

Ich denk an dich,

ganz fest an dich.

All meine Traume,

hab ich nur getraeumt fuer dich, und immer dich.

Das sind die Worte, aus dem tiefsten Grund in mir.

Ich liebe dich.

 

 

Dance like nobody's watching

Love like you've never been hurt

Sing like nobody's listening

Live like it's heaven on earth

[Trap]

My favorite part of Berlin was the sunday flee market at Mauerpark.

I used to go there every sunday to chill and to watch live bands, rappers, karaoke singers and great musicians (including TRAP) perform.

At the end, however, the police would come and they would have to run for their lives. haha.

[Trap], the duo each representing Montreal and  Berlin, make an amazing team.

very original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMVwjKjSEDc&feature=share 

JP San Pedro

He pursues a rather clean, complicated and fast-paced style of dance.

which is extraordinary on every possible level.

eventually filtered through Lyle Beniga (who trained JYP), his dance is indeed unique!

2010 Choreography Collection

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRqzS8X17Zs

Walka not a Talka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crujl93q7TQ

Bout It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY9XiaxIJU0

Yoshie

To all the lockers and house dancers!

Ya'll- she's still battling out there. haha.

great inspiration for all.

Funkin Stylez 2004

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scu215lQkLQ

Luam

Often times, it's not just about the choreographers or the routine itself.

but more about the ordinary people who add their own flavors to each of the movement.

Ultimately, dance is an expressive tool to boast off individuality.

Here are some examples of dancers spotted in Luam's class.

For some reason, youtube shut down Luam's old account a couple of years ago (she has a new account!). But in her old account, there were videos with this one particular girl.

She was quite tiny yet still had the best groove ever.

I haven't seen her in any of the more recent dance videos.

Surely do hope, though, that she continues to dance somewhere on this planet.

Dude on the left, with the white t-shirt and gray sweatpants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM77cxuMDU4

The two people on each side of Luam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIn3hG8CuYo

Dude with the red sweatshirt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwKHdAXwNP4&feature=related

Luam herself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGSI7jg3BCk

Sophie Aguiar

oh my oh my. where do i begin.

currently one of the world's most loved
undoubtedly my favorite female dancer at the moment along with Rie.
professionally trained in every style of dancing.
unfortunately, she doesn't have her own youtube channel.
but if anyone is interested in her, follow her on twitter.

Baby be Mine - Nick Bass's class (with Ava)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTMlDUpIW4E

Baby I like it - David Moore's class
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSzf-e64Nkw&feature=related

Misha Gabriel

His movements. interpretations. feelings. techniques.

pure genius!

Truly one of the world's best.

Whogotskillz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIxD-5GivSU&feature=related

David Moore & Julius Law Collabo (from 4:34, second to the left) - with Sophie Aguiar, Dana Wilson, etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjhjTtNnM0k 

Hip Drop (right) - with Nick Bass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4eRgYoSNzQ&feature=related

Pete Rock

Taking a stroll down the streets while listening to Pete Rock.

Endless walking. Without a destination. 

Priceless.

Pete's Jazz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6LFaeJaHu8

Hop, Skip & Jump

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_R-D3Tf2JU&feature=related



Rachael Yamagata

 

"To marry words to music and spill it out honestly with a soulful voice is truly a rare gift."

Elephants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOBwWnoNI6U

Wishlist

Dear Santa,

Have I not been good this year?

Sebastien Tellier

Better get ready for an eargasm!

L'amour et La Violence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKBfmMbYc-A&feature=related

Universe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM07TpbBQbo&feature=related

Roche

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0k6rXkP3vI&feature=channel

John Milton (1608-1674)

 

 

존 밀턴의 탄생 402주년을 기념하며,

 

"The mind is its own place, and in itself. Can make a heaven of Hell, a hell of Heaven."

"Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthralled." 

 

on just another ordinary sunny afternoon...

"나는 시를 쓰면서 비로소 나무의 뿌리를 봅니다.

태양을 향해 나뭇가지가 하늘로 솟아오를 때,

그를 지탱하기 위해 물을 길어오르는 땅 속 뿌리의

노동을 볼 수 있는 것은 "詩"가 내게 주는 가르침입니다.

詩가 말의 사찰이라면

그 사찰은 세상에서 가장 낮은 집입니다.

낮게 낮게 내려가야 생생하게 보이는

우주가 있다는 것을 가르쳐주는 집입니다.

그러므로 나는 아직도 앞서 간 선배 시인들의 말(言)의

사찰(寺)들 속에서 화엄의 가르침을 어렵게 어렵게

배우고 있는 중입니다."

_박제영      

    

신윤복 "월하정인(月下情人)" 1805

月沈沈夜三更

兩人心

事兩人知

"달은 깊어 밤 깊은 삼경인데, 두 사람 마음은 두 사람만이 알지 않겠나"



Wax

I actually had to go on his facebook page to get a picture of him.

Although 'Liquid Courage' didn't get much spotlight that it fully deserved, Wax is indisputably one of the most underrated rappers today. A self-made & self-proclaimed rapper. I love this dude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7TPcGksW5M

Sohey Sugihara

The way he interprets music is mind blowing.

He perfects the dance while adding his own swaggar.

SUCH A CHAMELEON!

This is the thing (solo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUbVp1uO0VA

Operate (from 0:58) - Kyle Hanagami's class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSdTgAJOxPE

I'm a monster - Kevin Maher's class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhXyomM_ots&feature=related

Acapella - with Lee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYUvjNRiYOg

Berlin 2008

Let Music Diffuse All the Tension!!!

J-Dilla

 

"each word resonating insight from the Mic 
wisdom even if it isn't polite, its sun bright 
our realities finite so just live for life 
grow thicker skin, cause human beings always fight, can be born anywhere and theres always strife like bodies collide, a cataclysm type ride and inside the conscience reside to abide yourself, take the reins a better future dealt feelings felt, just more notches under your belt"

Big Fish Tree

"그 곳에서 사물을 이성적으로 이해하려는 노력은

감성적으로 로그함수를 해결하려는 시도만큼이나 허망하다."

Nina Simone

What a voice.

it carries the highs and the lows

the joys and the sorrows

the powerfuls and the powerless

the meaningfuls and the meaningless

gravity

Black is the Colour of My True Love's Hair (original version)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p70tMgHdSP0

Jonsi Birgisson

indescribable music

Tornado (Go Quiet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbzISG-G67c&feature=related

Genki Sudo "Mind Shift"

처음에는 U-min인가 긴가민가했다는...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBRo8ErJh-M

James Blake

Him, I came across a couple of months ago through 'Klavierwerke.'
His music was like a hint of fresh air.

Concise
Restrained
Implicit
Experimental

http://www.myspace.com/jamesblakeproduction

Nas_Illmatic (1994)

"It's real, grew up in trife life, did times or white lines
The hype vice, murderous nighttimes, and knife fights invite crimes"

-Memory Lane

Nas' upbringing oozes from every pore of his music.

This album is the true voice of where Nas comes from, set to 40 minutes of rhythmic perfection.

Portishead

 

An absolutely fantastic blend of the four- Band, Orchestra, DJ and Vocal

which is all the more complemented by a lit cigarette.

Mysterons (Roseland Live NYC) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2pxBPBNCJo&feature=related

Okinawa Aquarium

surreal...will you join me?

Barcelona "Please don't go"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deClndzQw

what you can do with One Line

Most of the time, less is more.

Notice the subtlety all around us.



Life- What is it to you?

Why I do what I do