Brilliant observations from David Byrne on how architecture has influenced music.
Bonnaroo
I got home from Bonnaroo Sunday evening and was very happy to finally get out of the heat. I saw some amazing shows there, but in my opinion the Flaming Lips win the gold medal. I’ve seen them several times and they’re always great, but their show at Bonnaroo this year was utterly mind blowing. I thought all of the music that I saw this year was top notch, my only complaint is the crowd that attended the festival. The vibe of the crowd at Bonnaroo this year was easily the lamest of any event I’ve ever been too. It was like being around a collection of selfish 16 year old brats for 4 days. At no point did I ever feel a kind or loving energy from any of them, and it seemed like just about everyone we came in contact with was incredibly rude to us. The festival has turned into a vacuum for douche bags.
I love this
Robot Conducts Wedding Ceremony in Tokyo
Almost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle in her white gown, but not the wedding conductor, because she was bolted to her chair.
The nuptials at this ceremony were led by “I-Fairy,” a 4-foot (1.5-meter) tall seated robot with flashing eyes and plastic pigtails. Sunday’s wedding was the first time a marriage had been led by a robot, according to manufacturer Kokoro Co.
“Please lift the bride’s veil,” the robot said in a tinny voice, waving its arms in the air as the newlyweds kissed in front of about 50 guests.
YES!!
The pots can be filled with soil and rice seedlings, and the wearer waters the rice with a hose that doubles as a belt that loops around the waist.
Made by the Japanese lingerie maker, Triumph, the bra debuted as interest in food safety and the environment is growing in Japan. Farming is getting popular among Japanese city dwellers, and rice, a staple in Japan, is a natural crop to considering growing.
New Old Spice commercial directed by Tim and Eric
This is truly the shnot!
My Top Ten Records of April
Here is a list of the albums I’ve found myself listening too as I’ve drudged through this month. They are in no particular order and they all kick major ass.
1. Rufus Wainwright - Want One
2. Sparklehorse - Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain
3. John Parish & PJ Harvey - A Woman A Man Walked By
4. Brad Mehldau - Highway Rider
5. Joanna Newsom - Have One on Me
6. Shortwave Society - Voyeur
7. DJ Glaze & Pro Celebrity Golf - 3 Sinister Syllables
8. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
9. Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train
10. Squarepusher - Just A Souvenir
