I came across this today. Now I do like Richie Hawtin’s music, not as much as I used to but still I do like it. However… CONTAINER is an event series seen at the intersection of conceptual ideas between the electronic labels m-nus and raster-noton.In the last ten years both labels have set high standards for sound and visual performance. With a strong affinity to minimalist design and a compelling musical catalogues, the collaboration between Richie Hawtin, Olaf Bender, Carsten Nicolai and other label artists breathes new life into the electronic music scene. CONTAINER events introduce an experimental platform of … Continued
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I really do not know why I bother. Well quite often I don’t bother, especially on a Friday. Today I chased an internal department for an answer to something, which yes might be a little time consuming, might take them 30 minutes or so when most of my queries to them take about 2 minutes. But my original request was dated 23rd March 2009. It is 2nd February 2010. I think this is the 7th time I have chased. Granted I have an e-mail dated 24th September 2008 that I am yet to respond to, but I spent the best … Continued
I was in the mood for an argument this morning, and I achieved this within an hour of work. The comments in my appraisal document are somewhat different to the appraisal meeting where there was nothing negative. So I have fought back. Although James is in general a very bright and efficient team member and usually a good performer, this year he lacked motivation and drive, despite several team motivational endeavors and support made available. It is a fact that the workload increased this year. However, despite the extra aid supplied to James to ensure his workload is set to … Continued
Now whilst I may now be getting into the older disco sounds, I thought a mention of my favourite track when I was 18, back in 1998, may be in order too. This was the time when to hear the very latest house music, you had to listen to Pete Tong or Danny Rampling on Radio 1, and the first time I heard it was when the Miami Winter Music Conference still had musical relevance – this was before music was shared over the internet. Between 1994 and 1996, I mainly listened to jungle or drum’n’bass as it later became … Continued
Performance Development Plans How do you tell your manager that your plan for the next year involves writing your CV and finding a new job which doesn’t bore you to death every day? And try to spend more time writing your new blog, and less time working/Facebook. Well me being me of course, I try my best to be honest. Though I have been discouraged from putting this on the official document stating my plan, so had to make up some bullshit to make it look like I see my future within the current department. After all, I do procrastinate … Continued
I am generally really quite bored and I always have a lot to say so I have come to the conclusion that I need my own blog. I intend this to be where I put all my thoughts, my rants, my predictions – the subjects are likely to be music, weather, politics, economics and anything that I despise – or that inspires me. Anything that I want to share with the world, especially those closest to me but not just those. Maybe nobody will read it…but maybe it will become every day reading…would love to hear your thoughts and comments … Continued