This time I wanna show you one of the most inspiring artist i ve ever encountered with.. Klaus Nomi, David Bowie, Bjork and even Billy Idol could be listed as one of her influences. This cute blonde chick is Finnish multimedia artist who lives in London and does everything herself: music, lyrics, videos, design..in other words: DIY...her lyrics touch those subjects as commercialism, mass production, robots, TV, cyber human, etc. The refrains are very pop-ish and catchy.
HK119 is a great example of how one can create something so original and flipped out if one has an idea and the necessary equipment.
As she puts on her myspace profile:
I make my own videos, at the moment am busy with DIY blue screen productions..still learning, but heres how I cook so far.. THE BLUE RECIPE........ 1 wall........ 3m blue fabric ...... 4 hooks (according to taste)...... 3 lights (more the merrier but watchoutforoverdoingit)..... 1 Final cut Pro (for example, other brands might do equally fine)..... 1 video camera..... 1 idea/song..... 3ml madness..... 3ml stupidity..... 1ml obsession............... pinch of reason for living....... add talent freely according to taste.....
So, lets start with her home self made videos..pay attention to the black background, it s always the same HAHAHA the only thing that changes is her camp appearance..i wonder if she also makes her own costumes..
I feel so valid
why do they tell me
im an invalid member, an invalid member
Following one is Nina-Simone-like Friend for Dinner.. she s alive, alive and hungry.. she' s so hungry, she ll be haaving a friend for dinner tonight..
One of my favorites is Buy me...simple disco rhythm taken from the synthesizer and distorted synth make an ironic observation of mass consumption
Next one is Malfunction..notice her eyes when she blinks them..
Marilyn Manson can be ashamed when he sees Last Nation video..
Power Cut
The first single of her new album Fast Cheap and Out of Control is C'EST LA VIE..the difference from her previous creations is more sophisticated production helped by the guys from I Monster..
I can t find the album online, so if you have any secret sources don t be a stranger, give it to me!!! ;)
There is plenty more of her videos on youtube, have fun!!!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
exciting weekend in Merlin
Budapest is sometimes Central Europe's London. This weekend comes full of suprises for those whose ears like to be fed with the newest waves of IDM and dubstep. On Friday it is the second coming of Warp Recording's Clark. Do not mistake him for Chris Clark, the world famous techno producer/DJ who I extremely dislike.
Clark's album Totems Flare is one of the best ones in 2009. Luxman Furs speaks out what you can expect in the album - unexpected beats and melodic themes swapping very quickly from track to track
He made an excellent performance in Merlin in November 2008, let's keep our high expectations this time as well!!
Saturday comes with Martyn, dutch dubstep producer whose 2009 LP Great Length increased my love towards dubstep. Excellently arranged album showing that dubstep is in full growth and development.
So, if you have time and money, Merlin sounds like a perfect place to be!
Clark's album Totems Flare is one of the best ones in 2009. Luxman Furs speaks out what you can expect in the album - unexpected beats and melodic themes swapping very quickly from track to track
He made an excellent performance in Merlin in November 2008, let's keep our high expectations this time as well!!
Saturday comes with Martyn, dutch dubstep producer whose 2009 LP Great Length increased my love towards dubstep. Excellently arranged album showing that dubstep is in full growth and development.
So, if you have time and money, Merlin sounds like a perfect place to be!
DM Stith
After couple of months I'm back with some fresh music posts.
DM Stith is NY singer/songwriter. I found him on some blog referred as being one of the best albums in 2009. "Heavy Ghost" starts with a piano based Isaac's Song which announces the mysterious world of this guy. His compositions are reminiscent of Anthony and the Johnsons, Sufjan Stefens, old acoustic Radiohead and Mercury Rev.
The second song on the album is melancholic and prophetic Pitty Dance.
Outstanding video represents the track BMB. Beth Gibbons's blues influence and Philip Glass' film music coined in one making an excellent soundtrack for your nights of melancholy and maybe love sufferings.
GMS is a touching piano track which reveals to the listener Stith's gloomy and mournful world. As if it came from a dream you had another night but you can t remember what had happened.
Heavy Ghost will satisfy any demanding listener who decides to go through an intimate musical experience.
DM Stith is NY singer/songwriter. I found him on some blog referred as being one of the best albums in 2009. "Heavy Ghost" starts with a piano based Isaac's Song which announces the mysterious world of this guy. His compositions are reminiscent of Anthony and the Johnsons, Sufjan Stefens, old acoustic Radiohead and Mercury Rev.
The second song on the album is melancholic and prophetic Pitty Dance.
Outstanding video represents the track BMB. Beth Gibbons's blues influence and Philip Glass' film music coined in one making an excellent soundtrack for your nights of melancholy and maybe love sufferings.
GMS is a touching piano track which reveals to the listener Stith's gloomy and mournful world. As if it came from a dream you had another night but you can t remember what had happened.
Heavy Ghost will satisfy any demanding listener who decides to go through an intimate musical experience.
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