Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
The East Van Sound Bike - Freestyle Machine First Run
Its complete.
I need to get the full technical specs soon. but for now, understand that it is
1 Full Mixer (the very old one donated by Woodhead) used at 121 Heatley Studios
2 custom jel pack batteries
1 rental bass-high combo speaker
2 mics!! (with potential for 4 mics)
Bike trailer
Bike Kickstand
flashy LED's for specular effectations
We rolled to Victoria Park for our first outdoor jam. on the way we blasted Cypress Hill and KRS ONE--everyone we passed on bikes gave us BIG UPS!!!
At the park we jammed for an hour or so. we were on the mics rocking the playground. there were was an interesting assortment of people there. in one of the pics there is a guy in a grey hoodie and red flip flops. he stepped up to the mic and drunkenly threw down some okay lyrics. also, one of the kids pictured contributed a beat to rhyme over (from his iphone).
I am not pictured in these. we need a camera crew.
Also, recordings are on the horizon. will post here asap.
I need to get the full technical specs soon. but for now, understand that it is
1 Full Mixer (the very old one donated by Woodhead) used at 121 Heatley Studios
2 custom jel pack batteries
1 rental bass-high combo speaker
2 mics!! (with potential for 4 mics)
Bike trailer
Bike Kickstand
flashy LED's for specular effectations
We rolled to Victoria Park for our first outdoor jam. on the way we blasted Cypress Hill and KRS ONE--everyone we passed on bikes gave us BIG UPS!!!
At the park we jammed for an hour or so. we were on the mics rocking the playground. there were was an interesting assortment of people there. in one of the pics there is a guy in a grey hoodie and red flip flops. he stepped up to the mic and drunkenly threw down some okay lyrics. also, one of the kids pictured contributed a beat to rhyme over (from his iphone).
I am not pictured in these. we need a camera crew.
Also, recordings are on the horizon. will post here asap.
Friday, August 20, 2010
BC Arts Council Compromised By BC Premier's "Legacy Program."
I am reprinting this Press Release in its entirety to raise awareness of the temporarily partisan-izing of The BC Arts Funding Environment.
________________________________________
Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres
303 E. 8 Ave
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 1S1
www.paarc.ca
18 August 2010 - For Immediate Release
In recent months, the B.C. Arts Council has been subjected to an
unprecedented amount of political interference, something former Arts
Council chair Jane Danzo called attention to in her letter of resignation,
made public yesterday evening. This political interference, taking the form
of a direct assault on the arms-length nature of the council, should be of
concern to all British Columbians. The B.C. government has
disproportionately cut funding that used to support cultural activity and
services in our communities (overall, by 50% to 70%), and now seeks to
replace that money with politically-directed money from a Legacy Program.
Not only will no money will be saved by this action, the democratic nature
of cultural expression will be significantly impaired.
It is widely suspected in our community that this interference is an
attempt by government to convert the arts and culture in B.C. into a tool
to be mobilized for partisan political ends, rather than an essential
outgrowth of, and benefit to, our communities. Furthermore, it is believed
by some that this attempt to manage culture directly by political fiat
originates in the office of the Premier.
It is incumbent upon the Premier and the government caucus to refute this
theory, not by mere denial, but by demonstrating a strong commitment to
arts funding at arms-length from political operatives, and by reversing the
disastrous, reckless and wasteful decisions identified in Ms. Danzo's letter.
Keith Higgins
President, Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres
A copy of Ms. Danzo's resignation letter can be found here:
http://stopbcartscuts.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/jane-danzo-chair-of-bc-arts-council-resignation-letter/
For further comment:
Keith Higgins
President, Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres (PAARC)
khiggins@tatlin.com
"Giving cultural agencies operational autonomy to implement the major
portion of Canadian cultural policy in the arts sector is an important part
of government policy. The arm’s length principle is one of Canada’s
cultural traditions; it lies at the very heart of artistic freedom and
freedom of expression."
________________________________________
Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres
303 E. 8 Ave
Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 1S1
www.paarc.ca
18 August 2010 - For Immediate Release
In recent months, the B.C. Arts Council has been subjected to an
unprecedented amount of political interference, something former Arts
Council chair Jane Danzo called attention to in her letter of resignation,
made public yesterday evening. This political interference, taking the form
of a direct assault on the arms-length nature of the council, should be of
concern to all British Columbians. The B.C. government has
disproportionately cut funding that used to support cultural activity and
services in our communities (overall, by 50% to 70%), and now seeks to
replace that money with politically-directed money from a Legacy Program.
Not only will no money will be saved by this action, the democratic nature
of cultural expression will be significantly impaired.
It is widely suspected in our community that this interference is an
attempt by government to convert the arts and culture in B.C. into a tool
to be mobilized for partisan political ends, rather than an essential
outgrowth of, and benefit to, our communities. Furthermore, it is believed
by some that this attempt to manage culture directly by political fiat
originates in the office of the Premier.
It is incumbent upon the Premier and the government caucus to refute this
theory, not by mere denial, but by demonstrating a strong commitment to
arts funding at arms-length from political operatives, and by reversing the
disastrous, reckless and wasteful decisions identified in Ms. Danzo's letter.
Keith Higgins
President, Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres
A copy of Ms. Danzo's resignation letter can be found here:
http://stopbcartscuts.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/jane-danzo-chair-of-bc-arts-council-resignation-letter/
For further comment:
Keith Higgins
President, Pacific Association of Artist-Run Centres (PAARC)
khiggins@tatlin.com
"Giving cultural agencies operational autonomy to implement the major
portion of Canadian cultural policy in the arts sector is an important part
of government policy. The arm’s length principle is one of Canada’s
cultural traditions; it lies at the very heart of artistic freedom and
freedom of expression."
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
FreeSTYLE FOCUS GROUP W/ Crystal Precious
This weekend we were graced with the incomparable: Crystal Precious, fresh from her showings at Shamballa Fest in Nelson. She was on-it!
12-430AM non-stop.
Sunday August 15th.2010.
Favoured Euphoric Isolates:
1. East Van Canadian Tire and its unfortunate Closing
2. David Suzuki morphing into a huge 300f tall creature
3. Our fecundity (various forms)
4. Snacks
Here was a track we much liked:
Regard the blurry proof!
12-430AM non-stop.
Sunday August 15th.2010.
Favoured Euphoric Isolates:
1. East Van Canadian Tire and its unfortunate Closing
2. David Suzuki morphing into a huge 300f tall creature
3. Our fecundity (various forms)
4. Snacks
Here was a track we much liked:
Regard the blurry proof!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
instru-mental tracks lightening my mental state/province
and this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DypBbOvpMT0&feature=fvw
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