Barbara Cuerva + Amatria in Barcelona

The supply of live music in cities like Barcelona is much broader than it might seem. Consolidated rooms, very few indeed, offer a varied menu almost daily. Often with dubious monetary return for their promoters. But we know that in music today, militancy and enthusiasm are concepts of the first row. So, last May 23 when the old city appears to enter the golden time of the terraces and pleasant night temperature, the small hall of the Apollo hosted a live double with two fledgling groups such as Barbara Cuerva and Amatria. Two formations belonging to small and pampered military group under the umbrella of Unpictured, a small booking agency and managament of Barcelona, ​​with little time shows very good manners, and a passion agradecible manufacturing. Besides these two bands also have in their ranks projects as promising as Eliah Smith, a name that sounds increasingly candid and promising and Alicia King, to be discussed soon.With a punctuality Atlantic to Mediterranean Cuerva Barbara began to explain his short yet repertoire. Melodic guitar, electric keyboards, drums. Canon Combo to develop their elastic pop catchy melody. With a more direct and less nuanced revolutionized in their recordings, but with a willingness to let them grow as a band, sang Barbara Cuerva supported by a limited public name, made up a significant share of female hormone shot and cry easily.Thus, their reaped some new songs, hopefully soon be compiled on a new album, and almost all of his only reference to date, 'From Nagasaki to Novorsibisk'. A great record of twelve cuts recorded in 2008 but was reissued a few months ago to try to collect aid for disaster happened in Japan with the tsunami. It is, therefore, Camacho Ventura twelve poems, each with the title of a town Nippon, which were set to music by the group. Pop rich textures, crescendos vitalists. Vocal harmonies and vocals. A sound reminiscent of Valencia City, for its scope and intention.Subsequently, Amatria out on stage, while the public was not allowed out into the street to re-enter. Doubtful attitude of those responsible for the room that was some tachycardia distressing to some smokers. The concept hand stamp to get in and out is still valid, right? Also, the wait was short and the trio took the stage.Amatria is a formation that takes time as a firm promise, as it has been a finalist in several competitions for novices. They recently released their first LP 'Today will get out the wings' (PIAS Spain). Their sound modulated by the flowering fields of electro. Using classical structures passed through the ingenuity of electronics-based samplers, pedals and pre-recorded. An exercise that involves some moments of surprise at various points, although other more predictable. Although the result stands as a healthy dose of hedonistic dance music of claims, making good crave any night in late May when the temperature outside begins to be very appealing.

Dance of opposites

It happens in the industry, certainly not as often that the experienced partner voluntarily takes the impact and the youngster as it leaves the main stage - on a night of contrasts as this would fit, but somehow the picture: Was it the ancient Third World with CD-comers Kofelgschroa appeared to double CD release party, the relatively young Gut feeling Records offered on the other hand, with G.Rag Y "Los Hermanos Patchekos" the local heroes.
However, since the two labels in league with each other more than schadenfreude could "support" or "headliners" in the sold-out hall crane out of the question - they divided up scratched a peaceful, happy audience expectantly.
Contrasts so - even on stage: The four guys from Kofelgschroa, with its charming scheduled awareness probably something started nervously, overcame the self-titled "Hebauf" consistently brilliant and presented the songs from their debut with a dedication that soon some minor defect in solo or combination was forgotten. All twelve tracks on the album were performed, the strongest there were also live the highlights: the hypnotic single "wake ned", the yearning colored "14 Dog," the passionate "extension" of course, as an encore, the vokalakrobatischen antiphon "Oberammergau" acknowledged the audience howling with excitement at the very end - because they had already managed. Visibly relieved, she accepted the boisterous applause of the old and the new-found supporters, from the initial confusion and uncertainty, there was hardly anything left to feel.
The overgrown G.Rags shortly thereafter with the pound of their trained through years of professional stage presence - here was no vote, but alluded to research, the big band got the ball rolling quickly and had the small hall completely after only a few minutes in the sack. Watch the eleven musicians in their work is similar yet also a bit of a visit to a cabaret show at the theater - to see how they interact with each other as they challenge each other, drive, live out their obvious pleasure in the greater collective, has tremendous entertainment value, captivating the audience at least just as it sweeps the listener. The repertoire, honed since '99 and, after six albums tested plenty tolerates the latest stuff from the album "Pain Perdu" just like the old, to beloved covers of NoMeansNo ("Rags'n Bones") and the Minutemen ("King of the Hill ") fits in very old pieces such as" Go Insane "as easily as the new" Train Song "and a wild" swing Monaco ". Special services must, as usual, the triumvirate at the plate and the two batters be attributed to unconditional appreciation of the Black Rider is also true for his death-defying performance on the blues harp and a shower expert.
A few cheerful hours with lots of win-win - for the bands, which - brave one, furious that others - fought their way through the evening, the record companies, certainly relieved and satisfied if the great response, and of course,'s Taufpublikum - unquestionably had at the end probably every one of those present for Godfather's office was available.

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Shoo shoo! On Sunday the last day on the "Munich festival" is! Great location and dufte music!

 

 

Listen to 'Speed ​​The Collapse', second single from the new Metric

First it was 'Youth With Youth', a single that we liked despite not reaching the height of some bombings as Metric 'Help I'm Alive' or 'Stadium Love'. Now, barely a month later, we got our hands a new single titled 'Speed ​​The Collapse' which takes us a little more the feeling that envelops the successor album "Fantasies". Enjoy it in its entirety at the end of that entry.

An electric halo. Haines's voice flying over lush landscapes, and a rhythm section that recalls at least from the distance to some of the most intensely dreamy Radiohead. These three are the points that we highlight in a song like 'Speed ​​The Collapse' in which is shown, for the second time that Metric has chosen a more direct rocosamente that we enjoy in various parts of "Fantasies". Anyone run clear and beautiful pop of yesteryear has given prominence to a DNA version of Metric's innate melodic line network with a dense and thick.

The more defined muscle is what is characterized by Metric listened to in recent weeks. Now I have to see if the rest of the album sound the same. Will this power a mirage or actually end up being the tonic that will set the tone for the near future for the Canadian band?. We shall see)

Special concert for DVD recording: Philip Poisel live at Circus Krone

Only in April delighted Philip Poisel - probably the "best-known secret tip" of the young German music scene - the Munich audience with a concert in the Hercules Hall (as reported). Now the surprise is for all fans Poisel: 10/06/2012 On the live DVD recorded at his concert tour "Water Lily Pond Project" at a special concert in the Circus Krone! Like everyone else - completely sold out - these shows will take place the final concert of the tour at the Circus Krone seating completely. The number of tickets is strictly limited and tickets are just gone on sale in the - quickly strike worthwhile.
With the "Water Lily Pond Project" tour brings Philipp Poisel a labor of love on tour. The first only on Facebook, announced tour is a mix of concert and cabaret. Elaborate sets and facilities make for an unusual scene, the musicians play in not only their instruments, but from time to time also show a small piece of art. Philipp Poisel has created her own poetic world, where every little detail was important to him. The stage structures sawed and painted himself with friends, because this tour is very important to him. "Someone calculated harder would probably shake their head, that such a thing does," says Philip, and said that the musicians and their companions to stay sometimes in a recreation center, rather than to the hotel realizing this tour. Just Philipp Poisel 2012th.
The press is to the phenomenon Philipp Poisel with great admiration and genuine appreciation: "Poisel has a voice that you will not forget so quickly. Absolutely authentic. Credibility is the pound, can grow with the Poisel, "said the Cologne Rundschau, while the SZ says on its website:" Philipp is a Poisel Nobelnuschler, collecting the beauty of sloppiness to an art form. . It hit musical talents with sympathy and authenticity "And also the Munich Merkur is convinced of its qualities:" He's a songwriter in the best sense of the word [...] ultimately a true soul singer. Anyone who has seen and heard Philip Poisel recommends it further, is so simple that, if the quality is right. "
Come and visit the Philippines Poisel concerts on 06/10/2012 at Circus Krone in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.

David Ramirez is back with more melancholy 'pledgers EP'

Ramirez knew that David was going to release a new album - "Apologies" - the month of August, however completely unaware that the singer had hidden up his sleeve EP ("pledgers EP") that would circulate via Pledgemusic and would serve to raise some money for the launch of the next studio album. Within this digital collection of tracks are totally original five themes and three acoustic versions of pieces that will eventually integrate the second LP Ramirez.
Three of the studio recordings that appear on the EP ('Try', 'Proven Me Wrong', 'Things I Lost ") are actually three versions of those armed and calibrated primitive courts drew up the original soundtrack of Notes Between , a film in which David was one of the protagonists. The production is frankly millimeter and in the odd case (mainly that of 'Proven Me Wrong') managed to find a melodic base that finally gets to be the same level of excellent member of the good old David Ramirez. Then there are the acoustic versions in which shines' An Introduction ', an incredibly endearing song somewhat reminiscent to that nostalgia that emerges from listening to' Things I Lost.
From here I highly recommend this disc pujéis, these reinterpretations of 'Proven Me Wrong' and 'I Lost Things' is undoubtedly one of the best songs I have heard in the last month. You can hear bits of the issues, and buy the EP for $ 10 or more, through this page Pledgemusic.
Here you have three acoustic versions merely 'Try', 'Proven Me Wrong "and" Things I Lost' so you can guess how well you can get a good sound production on the EP.

The reunion of Pink Floyd, seen between racks

European fans of Pink Floyd lived the high point in recent years in the Roger Waters concert held on May 12, 2011 at the O2 Arena. Beyond all expectations, Waters was joined in London by his former colleagues David Gilmour and Nick Mason, as' Comfortably Numb '(with Gilmour) or "Outside The Wall' (all three together). In his day could only see what happened on stage but today, one year after the event, it is possible to enjoy some images "behind the scenes" of this lovely reunion.

There are some really curious as one in which the famous trio is talking about lazy days while eating, or that one in which Gilmour Waters tells a perched on top of "The Wall" that do not even think headfirst from the top. The years change and bullying, as a rule, have just diluted in water. 

Happy Birthday Anahi

Singer and Mexican actress Anahi, who rose to international fame with her role of "Mia Colucci" in "Rebel" and join the group RBD, celebrating 29 years on Monday, next to appear in the 30th edition of the Olympic Games in London.

In the event, which will take place from July 27 to August 12, the artist will give a special performance the day after the inauguration of the Olympic Games in the UK.

Also, Anahi dine alongside artists such as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, plus they represent Mexico as an ambassador for Non Violence Foundation, chaired by Yoko Ono.

Moreover, Anahi will debut as a business, through its unique shoe store and modern, where he is creative director of fashion.

Anahi Giovanna Puente Portilla was born on May 14, 1983 in Mexico City. From an early age showed his acting ability on shows like "Chiquilladas" and later as the star of the soap opera "First Love, to 1000 per hour" and "Rebel."

The song as a wake

Third World can be with the combo Kofelgschroa again go to new home tunes us. On 27 May also live in the hall crane.
That could have gone wrong clean: That makes it so at his work, tinkering manage a proper introduction - Allgäu Tschiersch Jockel, Kluftiger, Kässpatzen - only to discover to have to be that the home of Kofelgschroa so Oberammergau, not in the Allgäu but Bavaria is locates.
That's what happens when a foreign speakers, that is: Not Bayer, rather with vernacular music. Lucky. Were just still the Passion Play, the Stueckl Christian and the council of the city, which was prepared to try to come without someone to close by itself more like the contents of Wiglaf-Droste-romance may seem, for our village / The list of women / with sound judgment / Independent Member / ...
Or just the local mountain - the Kofel. Because making something fixed it, because Kofelmusik, still without Gschroa, named Matthias Meichelböck, Martin and Michael von Mücke and Maxi Pongratz in their early days in 2007 - has since classic instrumented with tenor horn, Helikontuba, flugelhorn and guitar. Later, with shouting, although this is not to be taken literally, because the four are actually quite peaceful companions. In addition, those which, besides the persistent local ties (note here: dialect) also like the love of originality, to nature - thematize - so, can this sounds so simple before. That is the water that without human intervention finds its way cast in almost meditative lines that make twice in their ambiguity as much fun, "Down's go amanda, koaner needs what do ..." (one-day seminar) Later on, the sun, wind and the light, which is watched in amazement when drying clothes - "... how beautiful it really is" (underwear).
The throaty verses, sometimes in the style of Attwenger through endless repetition become the hypnotic mantra (suction Ned / When i) to provide time through, indicated a dialogue with the listener in the best Fredl-Fesl-style (one-day seminar / earplugs), often with a fine, edgy humor "Frühner or later need a live their Schlof, most of the folks participating si time for it and a few HOLN's on in the grave" (lullaby). Because they describe the other part better than anyone should like to quote here: "It's about joy and sorrow, loneliness, or to pure satisfaction and überdruckventilische distribution."
And aspirations would like to add one to the carefree, easygoing Sandltour (14 dog), and then suddenly, directly and unequivocally then that this one life to be enjoyed straight, but an extension of the top may be granted. Closed with the artfully varied folk tune from the Hans and Lies in the upper or just Unterammergau - layered choirs, listening to the song as a wake, nice to see next to labelmates and peers are still plenty of room for something new and surprising is.
The Kofelgschroa move:27.05. Munich, Crane Hall (release party with G.Rag)31.05. Munich, hurdy-gurdy15.07. Munich, Third World People's Theatre Summer Festival28.07. Hörbach, inn sand Meier 04.08. Munich, Theatron08.09. Oberaudorf Luegstock Festival18.10. Munich, National Theatre 21.10. Augsburg Park Theatre

The extinction of the short-lived fashion

"THE FABRIC" a critical look at today's fashion and consumer world. The subversive art project opened on 15 June at the Maximilian forum with a comprehensive program of music, science - and of course fashion.
Clothes make the man or do people dress? The artists' collective at THE FABRIC makes Maximiliansforum from 15 June at a laboratory that provides space to fashion one from a different aspect to consider than that of consumption. The painter and textile artist Klaus Erich Mueller Stephanie will examine the design of their project's economic, social and political dimension. They socialize with their idea of ​​a network that already produced projects and actions, such as "Rise of the textile character" (2009), "The Needle and The Damage Done" (2010), the "Textile discomfort" (2011), the "Temporary office for extraneous characters" (2011) and the group exhibition "Making a mistake, all make mistakes, make mistakes properly."
THE FABRIC approaches the subject of fashion with experimental strategies, and includes not only the art of Kleiderentwerfens. Enriched are the two project weeks with exhibitions, performances and actions from all imaginable art and creativity techniques involving 70 different artists are involved.
THE FABRIC is opened but not with the creation of fashion. Attempt to extinguish the fashion, take Julia and Susanne Steinmaßl Riederer. With moisture-sensitive material structures are resolved. The proverbial "red thread" of the needle of the two artists is expected to grow out into the city. The visitors were supposed to help are: to prevent a halt in production, they are invited here to participate interactively. The soundtrack is the opening ceremony of the experimental music noise music project Atatakakatta. Of course, the discussion of the culinary consumption is not negligible. The hangover Workshop Munich provides the hungry with vegan cupcakes.

Special exhibition at the Munich City Museum

Typography of Terror exhibition at the Munich City Museum "MünchenVom" 11.05. 11/11/2012 to present the Munich City Museum has a special exhibition entitled "Typography of terror". The focus is on posters that arrived in Munich between 1933 and 1945 stops. When the "Munich" Munich offered the Nazis from the beginning an ideological center. As an example reflects this importance reflected on posters, which have seen the person of Hitler, the power of the Nazi regime and the promises of the "national community" into the picture. The National Socialism took over almost all of the posters, the function of political posters, which led the public the goals and values ​​of those in power constantly in mind. They were consciously used for the staging of dictatorship and ideology should make clear, not least effective.
The exhibition displays over 100 posters from various fields such as politics, culture and economy, which hung between 1933 to 1945, Munich, and was generally well designed and there were printed. The posters tell a lot about the historical context in which they arose, developments and structures of the Nazi regime and the political and social ideals, they should represent. They provide information on the representation of the Nazi dictatorship and the inextricably related violence and destruction.
Typography of Terror exhibition at the Munich City Museum Münch final question of the artistic means by which the propagandist statements were conveyed in the poster, will play a central role. Here, the typography plays as a reflection of ideological beliefs is as important as the coordinated design of text and image. In all, the visual appearance of the Corporate Design of National Socialism in the poster medium is tangible. Through a critical contextualization and presentation of posters illustrates the manipulative function and puts the power of images and broken.
The rise of the Nazi party as the state is explained by the Nazi propaganda poster alone nor the approval of National Socialism in wide circles of the German population. Rather, the posters for the establishment and consolidation of the Nazi dictatorship one - albeit important - component Mediated Transfer of many opinions expressed in the posters and pictures should moods created National Socialist ideas are anchored in the public consciousness. Emotions and violence were the mainstays of a propaganda concept that the medium of the poster attributed an important role.
Typography of Terror exhibition at the Munich City Museum MünchenIn the Nazi "war time" before 1933 had a graphic poster like Felix and Hans Albert Schweitzer determined with their martial and imaginative language emphasizes the appearance of the NSDAP significantly. With the change in the self-portrayal of the militant "fighting party" for consensus "national and state party" this rhetoric became less important for the visual presentation of the dictatorship. Established as a graphic designer Ludwig Jacob and Wilhelm Engelhardt represented from now on the official party line.
During the war years, the boundaries of the Nazi propaganda became apparent. Energetic than ever before resorted to propaganda means in addition to the powers to police and legal measures to discipline its own people. The poster comes to light which is apparently against the war, military and economic situation worsening. Not only a deterioration in color quality, but in particular, a drastic reduction in the total poster production documenting the end of the "Third Reich".
The exhibition catalog published by Kehrer Verlag of "Typography of terror appears. Posters in Munich 1933 to 1945 "with numerous illustrations and 336 pages.
Come and visit the special typography of terror in the period from 11.05. until 11.11.2012 in Munich City Museum in Munich. The team from Munich Blog wishes much fun.

The curtain rises on small and great talents!

Oliver and his BandeAm Friday 4 May 2012 transformed the old Congress Hall in Munich in a special setting of drama, dance and song.
Accompanied by the Orchestra Ensemble Gärtnerplatztheater and an impressive set design, which not only young and professional actors, but all the big and small audience a journey to England in the mid-19th Century will see. Because with the family musical Oliver! by Lionel Bart, which was staged on Broadway successfully celebrated Verena Sarre, Head of Children's and youth choir at the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz and founder of the nonprofit Sarre musical projects GmbH as well as numerous young talents their first stage appearance. The musical Oliver! clock starts at 19. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Munich and at the ticket box office and cost between 24 € and 62 €. Students receive a discounted price of 10 €.
As a presentation of the musical family was known to many generations of literary classic Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. "Oliver! is exciting, dramatic and touching the audience - with lots of humor, but also tragic and sad way, that gives us an impetus to think about. Just a musical for the whole family, "said Verena Sarre. The advanced degree in music teacher who studied at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University and also at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich leads the Sarre music projects and has made her life's motto for the order of the initiative. "We want the curiosity of children, give them the opportunity to dive into this exciting world and develop their talents, no matter where they come from or what educational background they have. The theater does not make any difference. Has access to it, who wants to develop, learn to discover the drama genre and want to use new language and expression. "
Oliver in the newly established initiative WaisenheimDie Sarre music projects allows children and young people from schools in Munich to take on roles and together with other young "cast members" to represent the variety of stories that end up living from the fact that they are told. Here they are true professionals and actors with a lot of experience to the side, that accompany them step by step on its path towards theater. In addition to Verena Sarre include Malte Arkona, the well-known from film and television singer, presenter and voice actor, the opera director Julia bars or Andreas Kowalewitz, conductor at Gärtnerplatztheater to the well-known creators and performers of the musical Oliver! by Lionel Bart.
Oliver and his expected captivate audiences of the musical Oliver BandeDie an exciting story that adults and children: The story of the musical revolves around the 13-year-old orphan Oliver, who in England in the mid-19th Century in a dreary workhouse grows up. When it comes one day to the dispute over an extra ration of food, using the Institute Head Widow Corney the incident to Oliver to sell to the local undertaker. There, the boy must live under the most adverse conditions, can escape the ordeal, however, and reached after an arduous trip to London. Here begins an exciting and highly adventurous time ...

The double album will be released in summer Biffy Clyro

Already confirmed some important details of the anticipated double album Biffy Clyro. The first is the fact that this pair of LPS will go on sale at some point in summer, a fact that completely eliminates speculation that placed your departure date in late 2012 / early 2013. In addition the Scottish band has confirmed that the title of both will be "The Land At The End Of Our Toes" ("The Land At The End Of Our Feet") and "The Sand At The Core Of Our Bones" ("The Arena in The Core of Our Bones ").

The drummer Ben Johnston recently spoke with reporters from NME. During the interview, said Kilmarnock Biffy Clyro have focused on writing an album that sounded like a "diverse collection of songs" and not as a "great rock album." The small points show us that "The Land At The End Of Our Toes" and "The Sand At The Core Of Our Bones" (could be longer these names?) Seek a more spontaneous and fluid formula that seen at the successor compact entitled "Only Revolutions".

The performances of Neil Simon's group at the Download Festival Rockness and will serve as a perfect excuse to present to society some of the issues of these new discs. Fortunately both festivals will take place between 8 and June 10 so we have to wait just a mere month to know what members of Biffy Clyro at hand.Excitement!

Of Monsters and Men - My Head is an Animal

Long as there was nothing new from Iceland, but when something new comes then it strikes. So - feel - Of Monsters and Men also, who have now released their first album titled "My Head is an Animal." The title "little talks" are held for some time at No. 1 on the Icelandic charts and now the rest of the world of indie folk band started. Even if the texts of Of Monsters and Men are not always really happy, that makes the music fun - definitely a recommendation.