And then added it to the list so you could cross it off?

I just did and it feels so good!

I don’t cover a lot of straight up tech news but Google’s “introduction” of their impending Chrome OS, initially targeted to netbooks, is kind of a big deal.

On the one hand, I don’t trust Google or their long term plans for world web domination. On the other, I’ve hated Microsoft for so long and the thought of having a decent alternative to Windows running on those cool new netbooks is a pleasant one.

At least we now have an overseer that understands online security. I can work with that as long as embedding the Chrome Mental Monitor in my brainstem remains optional!

Saw Brian Jonestown Massacre last night.

It appeared to be an early lineup of some sort.

Whatever the details, it was an amazing show. All psychedelic, no country.

It was like they said, "let's just play Clyde's favorite songs tonight."

And they did!

Anton's on his game. If you're a fan, catch this tour.

Jeb Bishop, Harris Eisenstadt, Jason Roebke – Tiebreaker

Writing about jazz and old-timers reminded me of an old friend, Jeb Bishop, who manages to be a fine musician and a fine human being at the same time.

Though I haven’t heard this latest album, Tiebreaker with Harris Eisenstadt and Jason Roebke, it’s said to be a live set recorded in Krakow, Poland in 2006.

If you’ve had a hankering for improvisational trombone, I’d definitely recommend checking Jeb out.  Experiments in rock?  Seek the Angels of Epistemology.  Seriously.

There’s no Raleigh-Durham.  There’s no Raleigh/Durham.  There’s only Raleigh and Durham.

Every time I see these two jammed together because we are or have been treated as a statistical unit by certain sectors of the U.S. government, it’s misleading and often stupid.

Our boundaries don’t connect.  Our politicians don’t work together.  Our citizens know they live in Raleigh or Durham.  Nobody here says Raleigh-Durham.

If you’re going to do business here.  Learn that.

If you want to look like you don’t belong here, just keeping writing about Raleigh-Durham, a fictional town that doesn’t exist.

Late!

A friend of mine, John Dancy-Jones, recently made some roasted tomatillo salsa from which I greatly benefited.  You can click through to see my contribution throwing off an otherwise lovely composition of the results.

John also blogs at Raleigh Nature and you can find his small press and papermaking site at The Paper Plant.

Thanks John!

Also of Interest:
FARCE @ iKeepBookmarks.com
The Furry Geezer @ rduwtf.com

a garfield minus garfield moment

Current Mood:
Blown away by garfield minus garfield.

Messenger:
Garfield Minus Garfield: From Web Sensation To Book In Less Than A Year

Get it while it lasts!

Batman: Gotham Knight

Don’t know when I’m going to get to see The Dark Knight but I’m currently watching Batman: Gotham Knight which is a series of shorts by different animators related to the period between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

So far it’s well worth watching though I like the interesting depictions of Batman more than the particular stories.  But it’s been fun and I look forward to seeing the rest.

The Animatrix

If you like this sort of thing, I’d also recommend The Animatrix, a series of shorts by different animators related to The Matrix films with some writing as well as oversight from the Wachowski brothers.

Related ProHipHop Coverage:
Life Lessons from the Dark Knight

This is a little off topic but MTV.com’s "life lessons" from the Dark Knight include some funny bits and some relevant advice for ProHipHop readers.

Best Advice:

"2. Never trust a man who smiles all the time.
He is either trying to sell you something or trying to kill you."

Branding Reminder:

"6. Always announce your presence.
"I am Batman." "I am Batman." "I am Batman." Let the world know your name … and tremble."

Related ProHipHop Coverage:
Batman: Gotham Knight – Journey to The Dark Knight

Tatsuya Nakatani: Primal Communication

This is a bit off topic but I recently saw a solo improvisational percussion performance by Tatsuya Nakatani and, if you like that kind of thing, I’d highly recommend catching him on his current tour.

His album, Primal Communication, is "one straight track of 57’34", no over dubbing or editing" and was quite similar to the live show so I’m assuming he’s improvising within a structure of some sort.

I talked with him briefly after the performance but didn’t think to ask about the underlying structure cause I was too much in fan mode while trying not to be overly enthusiastic about my response.  He’s very real and approachable and serious about what he does without being pretentious or grandiose.  That’s hard to pull off and I’m just happy I caught his act and had a moment to speak with him.