Sitting in the office today, in another little closet because "mine" has been taken over by the company Christmas presents, I could see the snowy fog closing in. The rooftops stayed white, the pavements a little white. Cycling into work I managed to fall, of course, when I had to use the brakes just as I had to turn a corner and I had to give way to another cyclist. No damage, I just got my trousers wet falling in the snow.
Cycling back home tonight was okay, fortunately. We had our office Christmas party, and so I cycled home with a bottle of champagne in my bag. Not a good time to fall.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Zita
The day after Zita in Paradiso. I saw Zita Swoon a few years ago in Paradiso and was very impressed. I like the music and Stef Kamil Carlens has great presence and charisma. He moves into the music, and moves with the music. There is so much energy on stage.
The rhythms can be hypnotic.
Last night's concert had great variety. It started with Stef Kamil on his own, playing some quieter songs with just the guitar. Then the girls came on stage and gradually the whole band came on. He had some guests joining in as well. First the Dutch singer songwriter Spinvis, who told a Christmas story, and sang a song, interwoven with "I Feel Alive In the City". I wasn't too sure about this at first, I have mixed feelings about Spinvis, but this worked very well.
Then one of the highlights of the evening when two members of dEUS, Stef Kamil's former band came up on stage, Tom Barman and violin player Klaas Janzoons. They played an old dEUS song as well as a Velvet Underground song. I never saw the old dEUS on stage, and very much enjoyed this little reunion.
The show looked good again, with Stef Kamil in bright red and yellow.
The rhythms can be hypnotic.
Last night's concert had great variety. It started with Stef Kamil on his own, playing some quieter songs with just the guitar. Then the girls came on stage and gradually the whole band came on. He had some guests joining in as well. First the Dutch singer songwriter Spinvis, who told a Christmas story, and sang a song, interwoven with "I Feel Alive In the City". I wasn't too sure about this at first, I have mixed feelings about Spinvis, but this worked very well.
Then one of the highlights of the evening when two members of dEUS, Stef Kamil's former band came up on stage, Tom Barman and violin player Klaas Janzoons. They played an old dEUS song as well as a Velvet Underground song. I never saw the old dEUS on stage, and very much enjoyed this little reunion.
The show looked good again, with Stef Kamil in bright red and yellow.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Winter?
The rooftops are white, I wore gloves cycling into work this morning, and there was some salt on the Skinny Bridge. Is it going to be winter here after all?
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ramses Shaffy
The minister for culture said he carried his feelings straight under his skin, and that his vocal cords sat directly on his soul.
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