The Stillness is a move...

Last nights show at the Opera house highlighting the musical styling of Brooklyn's own Dirty Projectors was an exquisite display of musical knowledge and mastery.

Lead singer Dave Longstreth showed his exceptional guitar work and that was matched in intensity from all of the other band mates. From the amazing harmonies from Angel Derodoorian (Keyboard, Vocals), Amber Coffman (Guitar, vocals) and Haley Deckle. The rhythm section Brian McOmber (Drums) and Nat Baldwin created the structure for the band.

It was a great show highlighting the extensive catalogue of songs they have accumulated through their ascent on indie experimental music. All of this success has been pushed through the push from their 2009 release Bitte Orca.

The highlights of the evening was the rendition of the "Stillness is the Move" and Temecula Sunrise. A wonderful way to ride a Wednesday into the weekend, which we all know starts at Thursday Throwies! See you there.


"on top of every mountain
there was a great longing
for another even higher mountain
in each city longing for a bigger city

after all that we've been through
i know that i will always love you
from now until forever baby
i can't imagine anything better"

Check out the video for "Stillness is the move":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMPF6lpM0XM

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are you fit for TIFF?

"I need to have my tea and then we can get started...."

That is all she has to say and as I back off and look at the tea cup in front of me, wondering why the milk and the sugar have not danced themselves into the bottom of the white porcelain cup waiting for me to pour the steeped blend of nigeria's finest tea leaves harvested by Mr Lipton himself.

We need to start looking at the films that we need to be a part of for this years TIFF festival!

Well looking through some of the listings and the schedules, this year's list of films look very impressive! From including the screening of Orson Welles, Citizen Kane within the essential films category is a great way to include one films best.


We will be looking at a select number of films in the next couple of installments, but we need to start somewhere and here we go:

1. Buried
Directed by Rodrigo Cortes. Staring: Ryan Reynolds.
Sept 14 9PM Ryerson; Sept 15 1230PM Varsity 8
Paul is a U.S. contractor working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.

The movie focuses entirely on the issue at hand, how did I end up buried alive. A great suspense thriller that looks as though it will take you on a roller coaster ride

2. It's Kind of a Funny Story
Directed by: Ryan Fleck, Anna Fleck S: Zack Galifianakis, Keir Gilchrist
Sept 11 9PM; Sept 17th 9AM Varsity 8
Clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.

Be back in a bit to give more of the must sees for the festival!

Denton

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What's coming up?

As the weather beckons fall jackets, sweaters and jumpers, it is looking as though someone is inviting themselves to the party. The start of school and kids heading back to the realms of study is an indication of fall. It is a far cry from trying to believe that we are going to get a crack of summer. But as I write this, believing that somehow mother nature will prove me wrong, I realize that I shouldn't be egging it on either, so why not change speeds and take a look at events coming up...

September:
Jamie Lidell with Zeus September 14th @ Lee's
Dirty Projectors September 15th @ Opera House
Land of Talk Sept 16th @ Lee's Palace
Caribou with Russian Futurists Sept 17th @ Phoenix
The Golden Dogs Sept 17th @ Drake Underground
Hip Hop Karaoke Sept 17th featuring Das EFX
Foals Sept 24th @ Lee's Palace

October
Deerhoof with xiu xiu Oct 3rd @ ee's Palace
Bonjay Record release party Oct 7th @ the Garrison
The Dears with Sebastien Grainger Oct. 14th @ the Garrison
Band of Horses Oct 21st @ Koolhaus

This being a quick look at the month, there are still a number of things that we will keep an eye on. Very excited about the golden dogs show at the drake underground. Please note that the 'dogs' will also be doing an in-store performance at Soundscapes on College. So if you miss one, do not miss the other! Lastly, I am looking forward to the Dears show at the Garrison. It will be a full length preview of their new record much earlier than their 2011 release date. It will be Murray and the gang getting back to the melloncolly/rock roots on this one. It will be especially exciting to have them play with Sebastien Grainger.

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Kali Mera, Kali Spera, Kali Nikta

Just a quick hello to all.

We are back from Greece and things couldn't be better.

Lots of sun, lots of sand and lots of travel.

It was great to be out and experiencing the world.

I think that we both have a rejuvenated fervour for travel and cannot wait for the next adventure.

Parakalo!

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