Chirre: 2007

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

27. The Scene

TV - The Scene (TV62 WGPR Detroit)

I'm utterly disgusted and bored with dance shows on TV . Now all that would change if something like this came on instead, it's Detroit love in the house!

You can watch two clips here and here

Friday, March 2, 2007

26. Wally Badarou

Music | Wally Badarou

Wally Badarou first hung out with a toy-piano and a Korg 800-DV synthesizer. Then with Grace Jones and Sly & Robbie. And then with Level 42. Joe Claussell loves the guy, and so do I. A cool man indeed.

Wally Badarou - Chief Inspector.

From the Wally Badarou solo album Echoes, released on Island Records in 1984.
For more info on Wally click here.

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

25. Caligula

History | Caligula

To most people Caligula is just some old roman dude. And to some the guy from A Clockwork Orange shooting of his cum to the left and right with Helen Mirren in that bullshit movie. Anyway, there is a lot more to Caligula than that. Being the inventor of modern madness he has a numerous of amusing adventures under his belt. Like the time he made the racing horse Incitatus consul and built it a grand palace with furniture and servants so the guests invited in it´s name could have a better time.

Read all about the adventures of Caligula here or pick up a copy of Suetonius The life of the Caesars here.

If you absolutely feel you must see that movie you can get it here or here (torrent).

Monday, February 26, 2007

24. Nanga Parbat

Extreme | Nanga Parbat

If you´re pretty bored with your urban middleclass life and feel like doing something diffrent and extreme instead (like I do) you should go and climb Nanga Parbat. Of course, if you´re not one of the top 10 climbers in the world you will die (wich i don´t feel like doing). So, that means it´s time to start training. If you know me and think this is a great idea, give me a call and we will start planing the 2012 expedition to Nanga Parbat together. If you know me and think this is the most stupid thing you´ve ever heard please don´t call.

For more info on Nanga Parbat click here or here.

Friday, February 23, 2007

22. Friday Again

Music | Friday Again

Well, it´s friday again and that means it´s time to get your groove on. Here is a little something to help you on the way. Pure deep cosmic disco. Fantastic.

Sarr Band - Magic Mandrake.

For more info on Sarr Band click here.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

21. Steampunk Keyboard

Mod | Steampunk Keyboard

This step-by-step guide will show you how to transform that boring IBM keyboard into a classy looking typewriter keyboard! Gotta love it.

Monday, February 19, 2007

20. This Season

Fashion | This Season

With the outdoor tennis season just around the corner it´s time update your gear. This season all that matters is Ivan Lendls Mizuno collection at the end of his career. It has all you need to be a smash hit on and off the court, tracksuite, shirt, shorts, shoes, vest, bag, racket and a hat. Just check out that hat. Amazing. Like with most nice things you can´t really buy them anywere, but if you look hard you might be able to pick it up here.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

19. The Blue Planet

Nature | Blue Planet (BBC)

You thought you knew anything about earth, well you didn't. Deep down at the wells of life things are going on that you couldn't even begin to dream about. Not that deep down as well.

18. Falling Sand Game

Game | Falling Sand Game

It's the battle of the elements in your browser although nature always seems to win in the end.

Friday, February 16, 2007

17. New Old Love

Music | New Old Love

If there´s one thing I love it´s when someone takes an old pretty boring song and turn it into something really great without adding anything. Its a nice feeling when you know that it was all there from the start, just not presented the right way. This one will keep you dancing thru the weekend. Probably re-cut by Norways finest, Todd Terje.

John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air (Edit)

Thursday, February 15, 2007

16. Flea Market Montgomery

Commercial | Flea Market Montgomery

Owner Sammy Stephens is the star in this commercial for his flea market (it's just like a mini mall) but don't be fooled, it wasn't filmed in the 90's. Allthough the rap certainly brings back memories of a Fresh Prince in Bel Air. Opinions aside, he is certainly getting exposure!

15. Anton Newcombe

Myspace | Anton Newcombe

I'm no big fan of myspace, but Anton Newcombe's, Brian Jonestown Massacre, space over there is something extra. Keep it up!

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

14. Intervention

Music | Intervention

Sometimes music gives you that larger than life feel. This is the case with Intervention. The demo version of it on that Arcade Fire B-sides album was great but it´s not until now with a production big enough to match the emotional qualities of the song that it really explodes. Could possibly be the best song ever. Play it over and over until your heart breaks.

The Arcade Fire - Intervention.

From the new Arcade Fire album Neon Bible (released on march 6, 2007).

13. Wayne Jarrett

Music | Wayne Jarrett - You and I

10 inch version of this wonderful track, I just love the dub that follows!
You can find the track on Wackies Sampler at amazon, or just google it.

12. Nuclear War

Game | Nuclear War (by New World Computing 1989)

Game nostalgia at its best, this relic released in '89 puts you in nuclear warfare against four other nations with leaders such as Gorbachef, Ghanji and P.M Satcher.

Longplay video here
Abandonware download here

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

11. Number 99

Sport | Number 99

Back in the day 99 used to be coolest number out there. But after Wayne Gretzky left the game things havn´t been the same. To wear 99 has for some years now been the most uncool thing you could do in sports. But the wind is changing. With Ronaldo taking on 99 in AC Milan it feels like the number once again have found a man worthy of its charm.

To follow the continious adventures of the 99 click here.
To check out how it was like back in the day click here.

10. Snack and Drink

Documentary | Snack and Drink "is an animated documentary short by Bob Sabiston and Tommy Pallotta, starring Ryan Power. This autistic teenager in Austin, Texas walks to a local 7-11 to get a snack and drink. It is rotoscoped with a wild variety of animation styles by different animators." -ub4k

Movie here

09. Reinhold Messner

Mountaineer | Reinhold Messner

Not only does Reinhold Messner climb
a lot of high mountains. He also writes
great books about it. This, plus the fact
that he looks like a mix between that
guy in the Bee Gees and a grizzly bear
and is one of the few persons who claims
to have seen Yeti makes him a very
cool man.

To get Reinhold Messners books click
here or go to your local library.

Wikipedia link

Monday, February 12, 2007

08. Popol Vuh

Music | Three magic germans.

Popol Vuh - Brothers of Darkness.

From the album Tantric Songs.
Released on Celestrial Harmonies
in 1981. Here to stay this time.

Note: Parts appear in the music score for Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht by Werner Herzog 1979, imdb