Thursday, 26 July 2012
Anaheim Police Shooting Protest Turns Violent
“Five people were arrested in the protest and ensuing melee, and one person was injured and taken to hospital, Dunn said. Dozens of officers wielding night sticks faced off against the demonstrators, who at one point threw water bottles and rocks toward the line.
“The tensions flared after police shot and killed a man on Saturday afternoon.
“Two officers had tried to approach three men in an alley, who fled, Dunn said earlier this week. The officers followed on foot and one caught up to one suspect, police said.
“The officer shot the man, who police said they later identified as Manuel Diaz, a known gang member. Diaz was not found to have been carrying a gun, police said.”
@The Christian Science Monitor
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Digital Enhancement
“Digital Enhancement” is an interactive sound
installation consisting of an electrified Symphonion Brevet No. 28, a
synthesizer, an amplifier and four headphones. The Symphonion musical
box dates back to the beginning of the last century and its mechanical
workings are combined with digital technology to convert it into a MIDI
sequencer. The original music, embossed on steel plates, can be played
on the synthesizer, which is programmed to mimic the sounds of the
Symphonion. In order to operate the sequencer, a hand-cranked dynamo
serves as a remote control.
Additional Information:2011, interactive sound installation, hand-cranked dynamo, micro-controller, custom electronic circuit, hardware of antique musical box, embossed steel plate, antique wooden cassette, stepper motor, hardware synthesizer, headphone amplifier, headphones, misc cables.
Project website: mar.li/digital_enhancement.php
Facebook: facebook.com/Bircher.Martin
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Hollie Cook - Vieilles Charrues 20/07/2012 (Full Concert)
With Sex Pistols and one-time Slits drummer Paul Cook for a father, it comes as quite a surprise that West London vocalist Hollie Cook's self-titled debut album completely abandons her punk past in favor of an old-school reggae vibe, self-described as "tropical pop". Produced by Prince Fatty and featuring the likes of Dennis Bovell, and Omar & the Pioneers ' George Dekker, its ten tracks certainly come equipped with a pretty authentic pedigree but luckily, Cook's musical upbringing ensures that she's never overshadowed by the impressive roll call of guest musicians. Blessed with an enchantingly sweet voice which sits somewhere between the laissez faire attitude of Lily Allen and the softly spoken, melancholic tones of Morcheeba's Skye, particularly on the trip-hop-tinged cover of Rachel Sweet's "It's So Different Here," her laid-back delivery effortlessly recalls the lover's rock of Janet Kay and Phyllis Dillon which inspired the change in direction. But while the optimistic rendition of the Shangri-Las' "Walking in the Sand," which layers the doo wop classic with baritone brass hooks and roots reggae riddims, and the dreamy ska-pop of "Milk and Honey," a collaboration with Prince Fatty which previously appeared on Grey's Anatomy, are the perfect foil for Cook, the original material is just a little too repetitive to provide the same spark. Indeed, only the slightly psychedelic "Shadow Kissing" and the echo-laden dub of "Sugar Water (Look at My Face)" deviate from the album's formula of Hammond organs, brass riffs, and skank guitars, which makes it hard to distinguish between the likes of "That Very Night," "Cry," and "Used to Be." But despite its samey nature, Hollie Cook still heralds the arrival of a hugely promising reggae talent, who should have no problem in outlasting the short-lived '70s career of her father's iconic band.
(Jon O'Brien - allmusic)
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