MAGICAL WKND + LESS HAIR

The wknd has been fantastic and last evening was nothing short of amazing!

It wasn't what we did, but the group of people who joined!
I will write more about this during the week, including my first new youtube videos in ages.

As luck and timing and synchronicities would have it.... after 2am, we called Legion to see if he wanted to join us at TOI.... apparently.. he was ALREADY THERE!!!!

Anyhow... we wound up back at my apt and my downstairs neighbor wound up turning up at my place along with the nine other folks... Legion and some folks went down to my neighbor's place where Legion got a 4:30 am HAIRCUT.



Somehow, when I went downstairs to check in, I was next in line and so it went...


I slept from 8:45 am until 9:30 am or so and then went to the Farmer's Market with Heidi and Nicole D. and then Heidi, Pooch and I hit Bronson Canyon for our hike.
I came home and decided it was time to shave the beard.



Ok... now to eat and work on music.

Tonight is $2 Sushi @ Fat Fish (3300 Sixth Street)
And then I am hoping to go dancing and ...

There is some neat event happening tonight if you dig Fishbone & P-Funk!!!

Trulio Disgracias - 11pm @ The Good Hurt, Venice
"All Star Funk Jam Band...members from Fishbone, Parliment, P-Funk & more."
11:00pm 1:30am

QUICK FINAL NOTES:
Next Friday is FIRST FRIDAYS @ Medusda Lounge
RSVP for Guest List

Tuesday, I will be DJing at STINKERS in Silverlake.
(2939 W Sunset) It is FREE!



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Friday evening recap with PHOTOS & Chicken!

I was asked to attend a Cowboys & Indians birthday party happening tonight.

If I went, I would go as both. I would be The Lone Tonto or The Tonto Ranger.

Do I go with headdress, sitting Indian style with a Rangers' jersey?
Actually, I may not go at all and just work on music or later, attend DiskoNekro or the 10 year anniversay of Respect's Drum n Bass Party. I know my friend, Ozzie is meeting me for food.


Last night was great!

Legion and I went to Pasadena to rendezvous with Serina at a gas station since we were not quite certain where to dine. After driving in to the station and greeting each other, Serina handed me her phone. The three of us formulated the idea to seek free parking in order to drop off Legion's vehicle.


We agreed on the basic street, called Walnut, which is right by a Ralph's (Walnut & Lake). I hopped back in to zee car with Sir Legion and we headed to Walnut. We turned on to Wilson street and parked quite easily. Serina was not behind us, but this was fine because she knew basically where we were headed... We could call her.
Legion asked me to ring her.


HOWEVER...

Just as I hit the TALK button to contact her, I recalled I had her phone. It then rang as I clicked END.

We went to the Ralph's that we passed to find her, and finally we reconvened at the original gas station, roughly 15-20 minutes later ;)

After checking a place called AVANTI Cafe', we quickly agreed on Serina's fantastically delicious idea for ROSCOE's Chicken! This was simply due to the cafe being overly crowded... and that we LOVE Roscoe's!!! I had not been in well over a year... I changed my diet a bit more drastically in the beginning of 2008 upon learning of some cholesterol issues, which I must add, I was able to adjust WITHOUT the aid of medicine but simply by dietary decision and excorcismizmsish ;)


Actually, I had never before been to the Roscoe's in Pasadena. I used to reside a few blocks from the one on Gower in Hollywood and have attended birthdays, such as Coleman's at the one on Pico & La Brea. This one turned out to be somewhat of a zoo! It was not dissimilar to the lyrics in the song "America" from WEST SIDE STORY


Larger photo here
Overall, the staff was good, the food was as tasty as ever! Legion had a chicken sandwhich with fries, Serina had.... a whole mess of foodsies including some chicken "rounds" and cornbread with Ice Tea (not iced... "ice tea"), while I had my chicken thigh, red beans & rice with cornbread combo and Ice Tea as well ;)

- Video to follow soon! -

We then drove around Pasadena, hitting South Pasadena and finally we grabbed Legion's car and headed back to my apartment, to watch a film.


What we wound up seeing was something .. rather unusual. A streaming download of a film called MADEA GOES TO JAIL... hahahahah!

The film could not decide whether it was a silly comedy with an older black American grandmother version of Mrs. Doubtfire with extra sass who has anger issues, which are never really resolved, or a serious story about forgiveness and deceit and the victim of a rape.


There are other films with this character, including an older version of this film from three years prior that went straight to video.

There were some funny bits... but then there were some very harsh serious moments... each undermined the other. I give this film a 2 out of a 10.

It did, however, star Keshia Knight Pulliam, who played Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show". Can you believe she is 30 this year?!?!

Well, it is time for me to walk the dog, figure out what I will eat with my friend Oz, and what I am going to do since it is now 7:48 pm

Contact me! Btw, Farmer's Market 10am tomorrow!
Then I will go hiking and $2 Sushi plates at FAT FISH in the evening!

QUICK FINAL NOTES:
Next Friday is FIRST FRIDAYS @ Medusda Lounge, RSVP for Guest List
Tuesday, I will be DJing at STINKERS in Silverlake. It is FREE!
I am topless!
Pooch needs a walk
Li, the kitty, is sleepy

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Next Friday: FIRST FRIDAYS from RevellShok in LA

Since our debut party last month was so successful, we are excited to continue and grow with you next Friday, April 3rd!

I know I would have been happy if 50 people would have attended last month, however I was floored when Darren told me we had 375 people by midnight and by the peak of the night, we had over 500 people join us and this is excluding our large guestlist.

People danced all night, they ate, drank, mingled, got to know new folks. It was the best time I have had in ages and glad so many of you brought such positive energy!


Next Friday, is our 2nd party and we have a guest, DJ BlueGirl, on board as well contests for Fischer Spooner tickets and more!

See photos, our setlist, and download free music on http://www.myspace.com/revellshok

The party is FREE before 10:45 if you RSVP here.

Looking forward to seeing you! Our party is your party! If you would like to assist with photos, art, promotions, marketing and or comic relief, please drop a line!

RSVP for FREE admission if you arrive before 10:45

Visit the official site for more


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VOTD: Bomb The Bass - Butterfingers & Burn The Bunker

Today was a day of communication breakdown or emails being lost or something to that effect. I suppose my time was not wasted as I was able to complete other goals in the interim.

I had a good time seeing Tricky perform last evening in Anaheim... more on that later with photos... For now, the Video(s) Of The Day

Bomb The Bass is a collective organized by the talented, Tim Simenon, who has had a bunch of moderate hits since 1987. He has collaborated with Meat Beat Manifesto, David Bowie, Bjork, Seal, Massive Attack, Justin Warfield (when Justin did hip hop, before his She Wants Revenge business) Gavin Friday (The Virgin Prunes aka U2's influence). He also stepped in to replace Alan Wilder, and produced ULTRA (1997) for DEPECHE MODE, which brought the tunes "Barrel of a Gun", "It's No Good", and "Home" to fruition. He is also known for pulling in members of Tackhead into the mix. Tackhead, not only are the musicians behind the Sugar Hill Records music which was the original HIP HOP music including "RAPPER'S DELIGHT", but also the same people who created and produced the first NIN album, Pretty Hate Machine.

Bomb The Bass - Butterfingers featuring Fujiya Miyagi



Bonus Video

Bomb The Bass - Burn The Bunker featuring Toob


Bomb The Bass on Last.fm
Bomb The Bass on myspace

Now it is time for me to get back on it... then I have the quarterly dinner meeting at Universal Studios.

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VOTD: Bomb The Bass - Butterfingers & Burn The Bunker

Today Tuesday and Tonight Tricky

What a wild wknd, filled with good work and accomplishing goals!
Johnette, David and I cooked our music to perfection and completion!

I was called this morning to come to Universal and here I have been since.
This evening, Tricky performs @ The House Of Blues in Anaheim and I have a few more tickets, should YOU wish to attend.

Along with Tricky, Darren Revell (the late indie 103.1 fm / FF@Medusa Lounge) is DJing. Next Friday, the 3rd, is the first Friday of April, which also means our next party!!!! myspace.com/revellshok

I am excited to share this with everyone again! The last party was so much fun and it was great to see so many people enjoying their time!

There will be an RSVP list for free admission until 10:45 and the other news is that our guest dj, joining D++, Darren and me is BlueGirl / Heidi, who will knock your socks off but will simultaneously keep your dancing shoes on the dance floor!


Tomorrow, I will again be recording with Johnette and then working on some remixes that are due.

There will be new VIDEO OF THE DAY posts tomorrow. I will get back to my lunch break and attempt to procure food!

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VOTD: Printer Jam + How To Grow Air

Hello folks! I am excited today for quite a number of reasons.
This wknd I will be in the studio for the entirety, working on my new project that is a trio. The other two folks are Johnette Napolitano and David J. Haskins, who have both been extremely influential in music. It is an honour that they have brought me onboard as a partner! But right now the focus of this post is VOTD, so I will write more on the new project in a future post.

Btw, the Soriah performance was amazing! I highly recommend his work!

This video is tastey!

Mistabishi - Printer Jam on Hospital Records

Mistabishi - Printer Jam from Hospital Records on Vimeo.


This next clip is NOT Science Fiction, but actual SCIENCE. It IS a REALITY!

How to grow your own fresh air

(Thanks to Monika Brożyna for the video!)

Before I split, the 3rd of April is nearly upon us and that date marks the FIRST FRIDAY of the next month, which just so happens to be the night of FIRST FRIDAYS @ MEDUSA LOUNGE, my party with Darren Revell.


We had over 500 paying folks last month, perhaps we can repeat this again!!!!
Either way, it WILL be an lovely, fun time and since last month we gave away tickets to see Tricky (Massive Attack), we are continuing with this motion and giving away tickets to see FischerSpooner. We also have D++ aka Danielle spinning and our guest DJ of the month is Mixtress Heidi BlueGirl. There will, once again be an RSVP list which will allow folks who signup early, to get on the FREE list.

Have a great wknd! Eat some exquisite food, see some art, create some art, cohort with some friends, speak with family, pet a dog, cat, snake, rabbit, fox and or chinchilla!

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VOTD: IAMX, MT. SIMS & Soriah tonight in LA

I hope your Thursday has been prosperous!

We shall kick it off today with a video that was released under a month ago from MT SIMS. The band is conducted by Matthew Sims, a dear friend from LA, who relocated to Berlin, Germany a few years ago. I was the drummer in the band for a while and have fond memories of working and traveling on tour with him! Anyhow, the focus is not to reflect and swim in the nostalgia lake, so skipping out back to shore... The following video is for one of my favorite songs on his recent album, "Happily Ever After".


MT. SIMS - "Grave"



The next selection is from IAMX, who has a new album coming in a month. Collaboration occur on the new album, featuring IMOGEN HEAP. This video is from a lovely song from the 2005 release, "The Alternative".

IAMX - Song For Imaginary Beings




This evening, my pal, Mz. Jill Tracy and I will be meeting with Captain David J. Haskins and attend a performance by Soriah at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood. If you are unfamiliar with his work, he is a Tuvan throat singer, meaning, he channels the air through his throat, creating harmonics and overtones which present more than one pitch at a time or a chord. If you have ever hung out with me for an extended period of time and have heard me sound like didgeridoo, this is the same process.

Below are two videos, scan through at your leisure! The performance is part of a recurring event and it begins at 8pm. For more information, refer to the Steve ALlen Theater link from above.

VOTD: IAMX, MT. SIMS & Soriah tonight in LA

VOTD: Part II - Holy Ghost VS Andy C & MC GQ

Ok now... this is just way to silly for me NOT to stop what I am doing and feed my distraction side of the mind.

My mate, Professor Vast, sent me this next gem.
If you for even once were feeling down today, this will bring you back and lift the spirits! I find this to be quite hilarious!



I hope you got your GnDnB on! (Gospel N Drum N Bass)

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VOTD: Steampunk Animation & Koiba

Steampunk this and broken watch that. A band is coming to LA that claims to be steam punk... I say they are a lousy gothband with good fashion... (notice the use of gothband as one word)

I have no real issues with it, but it does make me smile ;)

Moving right along...

The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello, an amazing animated Steampunkish-esque short. (A 26 minute short)


Next is a music video from the Czech folks!

Khoiba - Pathetic


Now for a hike!
Have a great day!

VOTD: Steampunk Animation & Koiba

VOTD: The Droids - The Force

I may have to have this crew at a cookout.
Maybe they are available for weddings, divorces and or office parties.
They might even be just the hot act you are seeking for your friend's kids's bar/ batmitzvah!

Btw, this is from 1976, one year before Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy, C3P0 and R2-D2 set sail via Millenium Falcon!



Additionally, I am seeking the assistance of someone who is an amazing wizard/ wizardress on SCOOTERS... drop me a note.

If you missed it the other day:
Covenant song, "We Want Revolution"
Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation) via mediafire
Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation) by fdaallday

VOTD: The Droids - The Force

Recap-Setlist of last Friday @MedusaLounge & COVENANT REMIX

1. Short Recap
2. Set list
3. Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation)

First of all... I had a great day with Johnette today. I am very excited about the new project. More on that later... but I wanted to express that so I can realize today was a good day!

Secondly, here is my remix of the Covenant song, "We Want Revolution"
Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation) via mediafire
Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation) by fdaallday

I played a rough version of this last Friday... which leads me to the next topic.

Last Friday, was amazing!!! It was the opening night of my new monthly party with Darren Revell at the gorgeous, Medusa Lounge. I like to keep my mind open to all possibilities and was surprised that after only 45 minutes of us having had door open, to learn 35 people had already paid. This increased quickly and by midnight there were 375 people paid. This is not even including the guest list!!!

The total number of attendees broke 500 and needless to say, we are eager to celebrate again next month. I had not seen so many people dancing all night in ages... When I was not spinning, I was dancing! My other gage was seeing Legion dancing almost all night!

We even had Ms. Jill Tracy rockin it!

SO...
Here you go, our first First Fridays @ Medusa Lounge set list.

Darren started the evening and then ended as well. D++ continued around 11 and I took the plates around midnight.

Our setlist shows, as promised, a variety of songs. Expect an even broader set as we move forward.



D++ aka Danielle
Data - Paste Back
Britney Spears - Circus (la dolce vita remix)
Chloe - Take care
Mr. Oizo - Transsexual
Galactic Boys - Planet 72
Lady Gaga - Poker Face
Paul Zone and Man To Man ft. Man Parrish - Male Stripper (out of the
ordinary techno mix)
Heartbreak - We're Back (Romantix remix)
Kraftwerk - Numbers
Mikix The Cat - Wuz
Aafrika Bambaataa - Planet Rock
Kraftwerk - Trans Europe Express
Animotion - Obsession (automatic panic vs dj cat NYC remix)
Bag Raiders - Fun Punch (Bag Radiers remix)
Designer Drugs - Zombies
Mastiksoul - Run For Cover (original mix)
The Knife - Marble House (Rex The Dog remix)
Fad Gadget - Lady Shave
Sebastian Tellier - L'amour et la Violence (Boys Noize remix)
Book Of Love - Boy
Eurythmics - Sex Crime (1984)
Berlin - Sex (i'm a...)
Talk Talk - It's my life


Shok
20th Century Fox Fanfare
The Doors - The Movie
Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy, Hey Girl
Covenant - We Want Revolution (Shok's ReRevelation)
The Faint - The Geeks (DIOYY Remix)
The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die
Nine Inch Nails - That's What I Get (Computer Club remix)
Depeche Mode - Wrong (Radio mix)
The Cult - Fire Woman
Killing Joke - Love Like Blood
Revolting Cocks - Stainless Steel Providers
The Bollock Brothers - Harley David (Son Of A Bitch)
Pop Will Eat Itself - Can U Dig It
Renegade Soundwave - Biting My Nails
Sonic Youth - Kool Thing
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
Love And Rockets - Ball Of Confusion
Tricky - Love Cats (cover of The Cure) ** ticket giveaway
Stevie Wonder - Superstition Freak(Stevie vs Wired All Wrong)


Darren Revell
Darren's list was destroyed, but he has kindly relisted the songs he could, but his are not in order.
** not in order played **
St Etienne - Only Love Will Break Our Heart
Bjork - Army Of Me
The Cure - Disintegration
Crystal Castles - Vanished
The Buzzcocks - Why Can’t I Touch It
Clan Of Xymox - No Words
The Clash - Lost In The Supermarket
When In Rome - The Promise
Colder - Wrong Baby
Peter Murphy - Roll Call
The Cure - A Forest
Depeche Mode - Here Is The House
Erasure - A Little Respect
Fischerspooner - The 15th
Front 242 - Headhunter
Goldfrapp - Strict Machine
The Sisters Of Mercy - Dominion/Mother Russia
Siouxsie & The Banshees - The Passenger
New Order - Temptation
Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch
Nitzer Ebb - Lightning Man
Royksopp - What Else Is There?
She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart
TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me

Make sure to add www.myspace.com/revellshok for party info!
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VOTD: Kutiman & YOUR youtube

Today's video arrives from the other day via my GHills mate, Jillian Specter.

Kutiman takes YOUR videos and mixes them together to make music videos.
If you are familiar with Coldcut, EBN, Benjamin Stokes (DHS, Meat Beat Manifesto), you will be familiar with this art form.

Kutiman does a superb job on this video. Please view more of his craftiness on http://www.thru-you.com


I will return today with the setlist from last week, photos and free music!!!
Today is session #2 with Johnette and then later, my pal, Heather's sister is coming into town from Nashville via San Diego.

Have a great day!

VOTD: Kutiman & YOUR youtube

VOTD: Brother from LOST & Today Johnette & David

Today will be another long day for me.

It is amazing how circles form. I had wanted Johnette to sing on a song for the Tech Itch & Shok album, then she wanted to bring me on board to an album of hers, then I ran into David J. at The Knitting Factory performance for RLD and Jill Tracy. David wants to work with Jill. Jill and I will be working together and then Saturday, I get and email from David to work with him on his music with Johnette.


Does it seem like an 70s/ 80s Faberge commercial?
So today, Johnette will be here and also David and we will work on the sounds of music. Not the musical!

Today's video you may have seen, but if not, it is a good chuckle based upon Desmond from LOST. This fellow constantly says "Brother" and below is a compilation of such.
Wait for the end!


Additionally, if you are handy with Scooters, drop me a line.

VOTD: Brother from LOST & Today Johnette & David

VOTD: You Suck At Photoshop

Ok... I am a fan of HI-larity and HI-sterrrickaliosoness... especially when you wind up learning something while laughing.

For several months, I have enjoyed "YOU SUCK AT PHOTOSHOP", which is presented by a fellow called Donnie Hoyle, who teaches Photoshop techniques via zany antics.

We may as well start with his first video.


Additionally, last night was excellent!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who attended and also UXG, DJ Xian, and my pal, Jill Tracy.

I am off in a few to lunch with Jill, so I will curtail this posting.



I am very excited for tonight and the debut of
FIRST FRIDAYS @ MEDUSA LOUNGE


There will be a great variety of music, a ticket giveaway for TRICKY (Massive Attack), drinks, FOOD (the wings are good!) and more!!!

If you RSVP you will be on the guest list which will run until 10:45, otherwise it is only $5 all night!

The response for tonight is amazing and I am bringing some special songs for the occassion. First Fridays will be a PARTY, not just a club night. If you have not done so by now..... go ahead, RSVP and have a great day!

See you tonight!
Wear some comfy shoes!

myspace.com/revellshok

VOTD: You Suck At Photoshop

VOTD: Joel Peterson & Red Light District performance

Before we get to today's video, I need to mention that tonight is the final Red Light District performance for a while.

The band is not over. In fact, links to acquire "Smoke & Mirrors", the album, will be appearing online soon now that full distribution has been obtained. The focus is now to work on other aspects of Red Light District and toward other projects that are in place.



We are on 9pm on the dot at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood (conveniently, just a few blocks from me)
Also on the bill is the lovely and talented, Jill Tracy, Unextraordinary Gentlemen and DJ Xian

Today's video comes from Joel Peterson, who is a crucial ingredient in the band THE FAINT.

Broken Spindles is his solo outfit and I am hoping to hear more of this music.

Later this spring, you can catch him in The Faint, on tour, co-headlining with Ladytron.


Introvert


Yet, one more reminder...
Tomorrow night is the debut of my new party FIRST FRIDAYS @ MEDUSA LOUNGE with Darren Revell, along with our pals, D++, Amoreena and Michelle Ciraulo.

We are all very excited to share Friday evening with you! It is going to be a very fun, monthly gathering, to share music from old to new, present giveaways, promos, conversation, dance and trivia games! Not only will there be this, but drinks and FOOOOOOD... if you know me... you know I loves the foods!

If you RSVP, you can get on the guest list which is open until 10:45. $5 after!

All of the details are on www.myspace.com/revellshok

Have a great Thursday evening!

VOTD: Joel Peterson & Red Light District performance

Little Boots, Pink Dolphins and First Fridays... OH MY!

The week is only at the mark of day two and has been packed!

The wknd was spent with composing music for a film trailer and then just when I thought I would have a lovely day at the local Farmers' Market (Selma & Ivar) and a hike, Universal Studios called me... Work is work... I at least got in the weekly $2 Sushi Sunday. Nicole, Jenz, Michelle Ciraulo and Angela Miller joined!

Ok...

Little Boots will be performing and interviewed on The Last Call with Carson Daly tomorrow evening, March 4th, in his "Artists to Watch in ‘09" week.

She recently performed at Cinespace and I was happy to have seen this!
There was an additional keyboardist and drummer however, there was not a huge show apart from her energy. "Stuck On Repeat" was certainly stuck in my mind last year as was the Fake Blood remix from last summer, however none of the other songs have really grabbed me the same way. I am looking forward to the album to see what is in store.


I am not sure if you heard about the Pink Dolphin?!?!?!?!
This is not some sexual innuendo "in-your-endo" either!
Check this post from the Telegraph!
Louisiana has some wild people, good food and a Pink Dolphin!!!!


Before I split and return to work...
Friday night is something many of us are looking forward to experiencing!

It will be the 6th of March and the first night of FIRST FRIDAYS @ MEDUSA LOUNGE!
Darren Revell and I (along with D++) will be spinning everything from
Electrofunk to Rock to Industrial House,
Shoegaze, 70s, 80s, 30s, 90s,
Trip Hop, Dark Salsa...
you name it..... if you can dance to it... maybe some music that is not even great for dancing... this is NOT primarily an anything party apart from it being FUN!!!

There is also food along with drinks!

We are also offering a guest listing if you RSVP here. The guest list will be open until 10:45, however if you contact me directly, maybe we can make an arrangement.

I shall now resume work and tonight is a Red Light District rehearsal for our final show this Thursday @ The Knitting Factory

Ciao!

Little Boots, Pink Dolphins and First Fridays... OH MY!

VOTD - 4 + Gothing the studio + Hike

Hello!

I had a full packed but mellow Friday.

7:30 was Chinese food din din with my pal, Nicole on La Brea and Hollywood (Manderette). Then came back to my place and at 10, headed to Boardners with Kevin Venable and my neighbor, LeAnna to see Reid Speed spin some magic. We then headed to Joseph's restaurant which is transformed nightly to a dance establishment. We lost Kevin there and LeAnna on our walk home as she ducked out and into Tiny's (bar). Nicole and I went for desserts at Kitchen 24. I do not have time to upload pics and such but she had the deep skillet chocolate chip icecream plate and I had the hot apple pie. I was home before 1am.

Today, I am going to my studio in the valley (Granada Hills) to work with Mark Caro (Tech Itch). I was asked to compose music for a major film trailer and have until Monday morning... I generally will not take these offers, however when it is a MAJOR FILM, the pay is enough to easily live well for 1-2 yrs ;)


The music that is needed is heavy, grimey, industrial, goth instrumental and the example I was given was played is a brooding, dark one. So Mark and I will get our GOTH on for the day and night. We have until Monday to turn in this masterpiece!

We will don some capes, boots, while drinking absinthe, Jill (his girlie) will do our makeup, we may have some wine later, incense burning, candles, maybe even fangs...
Needless to say (or even needles to say), it will be a fun time ;)
OK... time for videos.

Here is a video I have had on my youtube playlist for quite sometime by Palais Schuamberg. Early new wave/ post punk.... note the similarites between this way back and bands like The Faint, etc. and I mean this in no ill way as Todd and Jacob are mates of mine ;)



Now... kinda metalizing, gothing out.... honoring today's post is a video from a few years back is Bittersweet. This is by Apocolyptica and features singers Ville Valo, from the finnish band HIM. and Lauri Johannes Ylönen (Lintu) from The Rasmus.



Now for my regular videos ;)

kaleidoscopic clip directed by Peking and Snejina Latev


to bring it back to life
Rogue Element - Escalation


Lastly, tomorrow is Sunday... HIKE day
Wanna go?

VOTD - 4 + Gothing the studio + Hike

VOTD: Efterklang - Mirador & La Roux - In For The Kill

I am back on track with a solid week of slightly earlier bed times and early rising!

My first interview for my new article with Hollywood Today is underway. I can announce that it will be with RevoLucian of the Christian Bale - Bale Out fame. He is also working on projects including the upcoming RuPaul album.


Anyhow... I am off to fix my wheels as I have a meeting on the west side regarding music and then I hope to visit my mother and back to finish this remix for Covenant. Next week, Thursday, the 5th, is the final performance for Red Light District. The album will hit stores soon and I hope if you are in the area, you can see the show at The Knitting Factory.

Today's Video Of The Day comes by my ole pal, Ms Rebecca Cox, who recently found me! She has always had amazing taste and this video is a fine example!

Efterklang - Mirador


The next video is my finding...

It is a simple song, but there is a sparkle in the mix...
La Roux is touring March with Lily Allen.

La Roux – In For the Kill

La Roux - In For The Kill from pster on Vimeo.

Off to the autozone I go to procure a new sparkplug and such!

If you are up for a killer time next Friday and want to drink, dance, eat, hang with great people (not in any certain order), you WILL want to check First Fridays @ Medusa Lounge - www.myspace.com/revellshok Darren Revell and I will be joined by Danielle aka D++, mixing a blend of musical tunes you love and educating you to new sounds from all walks of the spectrum! Amoreena will be snapping photos so watch yourself!



Enjoy your final February Friday!

VOTD: Efterklang - Mirador & La Roux - In For The Kill

VOTD: Crazy Goose - Courtney Love (not related)

I went to sleep slightly earlier... last night.

I had a musically productive evening. I am creating some remix/ edits of some tunes. Also, I have landed a few more remix jobs, which is good!

Speaking of which... next Thursday is the FINAL Red Light District show for some time and is held at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood. The focus will shift to the promotion of the album and then Zeitmahl will once again take the driver's seat.


While on the subject of next week, my new monthly party begins next Friday, the 6th. This is FIRST FRIDAYS @ Medusa Lounge and Darren Revell (indie 103.1, Big Sonic Heaven) and I will be sharing all sorts of music during the evening for your listening, drinking, eating and dancing pleasure. yes, eating.. they have food there... the wings are awesome!!!! The music will cover many styles. The idea is based around not having to hear one thing all night as has become common place.

I personally have sorely missed being able to go out and hear a wide variety and not just songs I already love but also being exposed to new songs and again, not just one genre or the other... but an expansive assortment!!!


More on this to be followed... but we have some videos to view for now.
For more information on the party, please visit: www.myspace.com/revellshok

The following are two videos.. not one about Courtney Love being a crazy goose...
Angry Pesky Giddy Goose!


Courtney Love NOT actress


Before I split and get back on it... if you are in the greater Los Angeles area. There is a FREE event this evening... one I have mentioned over the past years as well. Hunnypot. This FREE party takes place at the Highlands at the Hollywood and Highland structure. It begins around 8pm and goes until 2am. It is based around the music industry, specifically managers, tv & film placement... but has expanded into a great dance party as well. Contact me for more information.

Have a great day!

VOTD: Crazy Goose - Courtney Love (not related)

VOTD: Depeche Mode & Dead Confederate

This will be quick.

I was unable to be around the past day or so to post the new Depeche Mode video and by the time I had a free moment last night, myspace had posted it! I will still post their video below.

I landed a new job yesterday. WRITING... My years of writing blogs have taken me in many directions and now, it will certainly be another. I had gotten a call from a friend saying a magazine needed someone to head a department. He then gave my info to the man in charge who then contacted me. My meeting for this company happened yesterday and now we are in motion. The first story is due in a week. More on this when the article is published :)

So... below are some videos... enjoy!

Depeche Mode - Wrong
Depeche Mode - "Wrong" (official music video)

In case myspace blocks the above, try THIS to view.

If you are looking for the song, I will post it within a following blog with a bunch of downloads for your listening pleasure.

Continuing with the Depeche Mode theme:

'Visitors' - frYars featuring Dave Gahan


Yet more on Dave Gahan...
You can listen him sing "Nostalgic" by Mirror on mirror.fm

The music on the album, which you can hear from their audio player, has a wide range of styles. Mostly mellow and cold with a slight churchy nearly christmas late night theme if that makes sense!?!?! Maybe a musical meets something from the 70s. Whomever wrote this album has either studied theory or listened to many classics based upon structure and chord changes. Maybe I will contact the band and see about sharing a tune with you on here.

Going over my huge list of videos to share just now.. I see I never posted Dead Confederate!!!!!! They are performing tonight at SPACELAND!!! If you live anywhere near, you may want to go. they are a great band. Below is my initial clip with text about them from January.

Dead Confederate: This is a band that has been growing on me
The play the 25th of February at Spaceland in lovely Silverlake, CA for CLUB NME night


Dead Confederate - Get Out (Live on KEXP) from KEXP RADIO on Vimeo.

Have a good evening!

VOTD: Depeche Mode & Dead Confederate