Time for some more kiwi tunes, seeming it is the season.
Tiki Taane and DUBXL - Summertime
This is a really awesome liquid drum and bass track, especially good for listening to chilling out in the sun. DUBXL is a newcomer on the DnB scene but this song with the help of the well established Tiki Taane has skyrocketed him into fame in NZ.
Kidz In Space - Downtime
Kind of a strange song, I wouldn't really know what genre to put it in. I also don't really know why I like it. I guess it's just really catchy.
I Am Giant - Neon Sunrise
Personally I think this is just an all round good song. I saw these guys live and it was just pure amazing. The rest of their EP is very similar to this track if you like it and want to check it out.
Hope you enjoyed. I will post another three or four songs tomorrow.
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
10/05/2011
Seeming it is New Zealand music month this month, I thought I would give a few kiwi songs a bit of exposure. Hope you enjoy:
Shapeshifter - "Lifetime"
This song is off their recent album "The System is a Vampire". Another song I would suggest off this album would be "Twin Galaxies".
Mount Eden ft Ruby Frost - "Oh That I Had"
This song has amazing lyrics from the always amazing Ruby Frost. This song and the whole new Mount Eden EP can be download for FREE. That's right free. Just search "Oh That I Had" on Youtube and the first video is the official Mount Eden channel. There is a download like in the info. You can also choose to donate if you enjoy and want to support NZ music.
Nathan Haines - "Heaven and Earth" and "Etched into Gold"
http://www.myspace.com/nathanhaines/music/albums/heaven-and-earth-15243373
Sorry, I there are no youtube videos for these songs. If you are into jazz or even if you're not, this is an amazing album to relax to. These to songs in particular are my favourite.
Shapeshifter - "Lifetime"
This song is off their recent album "The System is a Vampire". Another song I would suggest off this album would be "Twin Galaxies".
Mount Eden ft Ruby Frost - "Oh That I Had"
This song has amazing lyrics from the always amazing Ruby Frost. This song and the whole new Mount Eden EP can be download for FREE. That's right free. Just search "Oh That I Had" on Youtube and the first video is the official Mount Eden channel. There is a download like in the info. You can also choose to donate if you enjoy and want to support NZ music.
Nathan Haines - "Heaven and Earth" and "Etched into Gold"
http://www.myspace.com/nathanhaines/music/albums/heaven-and-earth-15243373
Sorry, I there are no youtube videos for these songs. If you are into jazz or even if you're not, this is an amazing album to relax to. These to songs in particular are my favourite.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
08/05/2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13325448
Egypt has been in the headlines a lot recently following the anti-government uprising early this year. After this latest incident, one wonders whether the people of Egypt are in any state to have democratic elections. Will these elections cause different political supporters to do more then just disagree?
The question in everyone's mind is the choice between freedom and control. Sure the over thrown president, Hosni Mubarak, was a ruthless dictator but from an outside view the different factions of Egypt were under control. Though this is only a perspective based on what makes it to the media.
What do you think? Is the Egyptian democracy going to be a success?
Personally I think that it wont. Currently the military have control and I think it's going to be a struggle for them to give up their power.
Egypt has been in the headlines a lot recently following the anti-government uprising early this year. After this latest incident, one wonders whether the people of Egypt are in any state to have democratic elections. Will these elections cause different political supporters to do more then just disagree?
The question in everyone's mind is the choice between freedom and control. Sure the over thrown president, Hosni Mubarak, was a ruthless dictator but from an outside view the different factions of Egypt were under control. Though this is only a perspective based on what makes it to the media.
What do you think? Is the Egyptian democracy going to be a success?
Personally I think that it wont. Currently the military have control and I think it's going to be a struggle for them to give up their power.
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Friday, 6 May 2011
06/05/2011
Don't you just hate it when your parents get drunk? When they start talking rubbish and pulling out your baby photos?
We all feel awesome and like we know it all when we are under the influence of alcohol, so why should it be strange when our parents act this way. I am sure when I get drunk I become boastful, loud and generally obnoxious. Though when you are in that state of intoxication what you doing/saying seems right.
Getting back to my original point. I have been the sober driver for many nights out and when my mates get into their drunken state, the stuff that comes out of their mouth doesn't bother me. I put it all down to the fact that they are drunk. On the other hand though, when my parents get intoxicated the stuff that they say annoys me.
Why do we get frustrated with our parents when they are doing the same thing as us? They put up with our nonsense when we get drunk? Surely everyone is entitle to 'relax' and "let their hair down" once in a while.
Any thoughts on why this is the case?
We all feel awesome and like we know it all when we are under the influence of alcohol, so why should it be strange when our parents act this way. I am sure when I get drunk I become boastful, loud and generally obnoxious. Though when you are in that state of intoxication what you doing/saying seems right.
Getting back to my original point. I have been the sober driver for many nights out and when my mates get into their drunken state, the stuff that comes out of their mouth doesn't bother me. I put it all down to the fact that they are drunk. On the other hand though, when my parents get intoxicated the stuff that they say annoys me.
Why do we get frustrated with our parents when they are doing the same thing as us? They put up with our nonsense when we get drunk? Surely everyone is entitle to 'relax' and "let their hair down" once in a while.
Any thoughts on why this is the case?
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
04/05/2011
So today I finally got round to tallying up how much it would cost to build my car and I got the lovely surprise that it was going to be 8000NZD just to install a turbo onto it. That's before I even consider that parts to make it 4WD. Most people have been telling me that I am wasting even considering wanting to Turbo/4WD an ae111 levin 4AGE 20V blacktop. Maybe I am crazy but I want to create something that has never been done before (Well maybe it has but it hasn't been documented. The only ae111 4WD has a 3SGTE in it).
The main cost for the whole job is upgrading the suspension. 2000NZD for adjustable coil overs. It's a shame the stock suspension can't handle that extra power.
What's worst about it all is that I am currently a uni student so I am restricted to part time work, so my dream car is going to be on hold for the next three years.
The main cost for the whole job is upgrading the suspension. 2000NZD for adjustable coil overs. It's a shame the stock suspension can't handle that extra power.
What's worst about it all is that I am currently a uni student so I am restricted to part time work, so my dream car is going to be on hold for the next three years.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
03/05/2011
Sorry for the long absence, I have been extremely busy with university.
Today I want to talk about Pink Floyd. As they are probably one of my favourite bands, I have taken the time to listen through all of their songs and I definitely wouldn't consider myself a purist. Personally my favourite three albums are "The Division Bell", "Wish You Were Here" and "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". With my favourtie song going to "On the Turning Away".
This will of course get the backs up of many Pink Floyd fans, as they would consider "Dark Side of the Moon" to be one of the best albums. Don't get me wrong, "Dark Side of the Moon" is an amazing album but personally I prefer the post Waters Pink Floyd.
What's your opinion?
Today I want to talk about Pink Floyd. As they are probably one of my favourite bands, I have taken the time to listen through all of their songs and I definitely wouldn't consider myself a purist. Personally my favourite three albums are "The Division Bell", "Wish You Were Here" and "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". With my favourtie song going to "On the Turning Away".
This will of course get the backs up of many Pink Floyd fans, as they would consider "Dark Side of the Moon" to be one of the best albums. Don't get me wrong, "Dark Side of the Moon" is an amazing album but personally I prefer the post Waters Pink Floyd.
What's your opinion?
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
26/04/2011
Sorry it's been a while since I last blogged, I haven't had much time to get onto a computer.
In the week leading up to the royal wedding, what is your opinion on the whole thing?
Personally, I think its been in the media far to much. I mean the idea of having the day off to come together and be proud of your country is good. Unfortunately this isn't what the media is mass broadcasting. Their main focus is on the dress, attire, etc. Isn't this just materialism? Advertising so that women all over the world can have a wedding just like William and Kate's.
The other thing I don't understand is why it is being broadcast in America. The U.S.A is no longer part of commonwealth, so why is it important to them? I think it comes back to my first point. That the wedding has become more of a forum for companies to advertise rather then national pride.
In the week leading up to the royal wedding, what is your opinion on the whole thing?
Personally, I think its been in the media far to much. I mean the idea of having the day off to come together and be proud of your country is good. Unfortunately this isn't what the media is mass broadcasting. Their main focus is on the dress, attire, etc. Isn't this just materialism? Advertising so that women all over the world can have a wedding just like William and Kate's.
The other thing I don't understand is why it is being broadcast in America. The U.S.A is no longer part of commonwealth, so why is it important to them? I think it comes back to my first point. That the wedding has become more of a forum for companies to advertise rather then national pride.
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