one fellow's political coverage, music ramblings and general hijinks across decades under a range of guises at several locations often in a state of awe.
HONG KONG–From Media Guardian: “Journalists and the military live in a state of mutual suspicion,” said veteran ITV reporter Michael Nicholson. “I once had a pamphlet which said the purpose of the military is success through secrecy, while the purpose of the press is victory through publicity. The two are not compatible. That was written … Continue reading “Mental Notes: January 2003”
TAIPEI–Where did the winter go? It’s a sweet warm 27 degrees today in the clutches of winter, more like a Perth spring at the moment. Plus I’m busy plotting my return to HK, so it’s busy Adm time. Peso DJ playlist for the past two Fridays (that I was in the country!) follows. Want to … Continue reading “Mental Notes: December 2002”
Peso Playlist, Friday October 1, 2002
TAIPEI–Hanging out in my cafe working today, Mio and her curatorial friend from Seattle, John, have just walked in and have given me cool URLs to peruse. More news follows. :: Silk Road Seattle Virtual Art Exhibit – John’s online curatorial project from 2001 for University of Washington. :: Cafeglobe.com lifestyle piece, Hong Kong – … Continue reading “Mental Notes: October 2002”
Peso playlist Friday October 4, 2002 Feeling very sick tonight. Bad cold again. But I do have the Nirvana single, downloaded from a Polish Nirvana fanclub website. Sweet. Sorry Kate Shannon, still breaking Universal Music embargos after all these years :P Gusgus – Cold Breath ’79 Primal Scream – Autobahn 66 (Evil Heat) Stereolab – … Continue reading “Mental Notes: October 2002”
HONG KONG–Hello and welcome from a phone line at the Deli Lamma! Contact here via internet is sketchy, but my mobile is happening at +852-9174-4096. Today’s Mental Note: don’t trust using your air miles to get somewhere fast. Luckily my overtaxed NAB credit card came forth with a badly-needed AU$250, or Taipei wouldn’t see me … Continue reading “Mental Notes: July 2002”
TAIPEI–A big Friday at Peso – playlist follows. TPE ROC(k) on today, 6pm, though without the astounding talents of the “evil twins”, Guilluame and the Magic Strudel. Eastern European Jewish clarinet over beats, popcorn making and trash triangle.
Peso playlist Wednesday June 12, 2002 ** a very, very big Wedns due to the end of the end of Uni semester ** Moby – Natural Blues (Mike D mix) Leftfield – Phat Planet (Dave Clarke mix) Roots Manuva – Clockwork Handsome Boy Modeling School – Holy Calamity Kylie – Can’t Get You Out of … Continue reading “Mental Notes: June 2002”
TAIPEI–Completely fallen for Japanese singer/songwriter Sheena Ringo (accents above the first e and last o), thus my playlist exuberance. Still don’t know English titles of tracks, sorry, so they’re numbers. Top night at Peso, playlist for Friday May 24 follows. Fucked over by design firm, so no gig yet. Grrr. Last day in my 20s … Continue reading “Mental Notes: May 2002”
TAIPEI–Peso playlist Sunday April 28. Bought two CDs today: the Nina Gordon – ex-Veruca Salt – and Chen Ming-chiang – Aliang’s boyfriend – CDs. Excuse the repetition on those two, admonish me for the rest. Ha! And the earthquake at around 9:40pm was a little fun!
