Berlin: Time Off
I decided to take some time of touring. To focus on life in general, building up my new company in effect equipment KOMA Elektronik and to work on new compositions and releases. In a year I will return to my first love: the road. Untill than: please don’t forget about the good times we had. … Read more
Herlev: Scout
I’m in the middle of nowhere, or at least so it feels; Herlev. Every Danish person I told about my visit didn’t have a clue where it is. I feel like a army scout, investigating new grounds.
Aarhus: Binge
Tonights show in Aarhus was (as always in Aarhus) loads of fun. The organisers provided us with many radio’s to fill the space with sound, which is exactly what we did. As an afterparty we went to a studentparty where we got further acquainted with the scandinavian drinking culture. I never saw so many people … Read more
Berlin: Birthday
People say I should never get too personal, let alone be emotional on this blog. I guess that goes against everything I am, so to hell with them. Today I celebrated my birthday from my bed. It was not a sleep in, I leave that to Yoko and John, but I was sick. Nevertheless; I … Read more
Berlin: Fingers Crossed
As some of the frequent readers of this blog might know, I’ve been planning a working trip to the Sahara for quite some time now. Last november I was planning on going there, but the Dutch Embassy, who was so kind to sponsor the trip, couldn’t guarantee my safety in the by terrorism threathened Mauritania, … Read more
Berlin: Present
My cousin and her girlfriend were in town this weekend. After they left I studied on two new pieces for piano I am writing. After two hours my 78 year old Turkish neighbour dropped by for a cup of tea. He gave me a Kabak Kemane for my birthday with the words: “Now you can … Read more
Berlin: Cheers
Tonight I will celebrate my birthday. With Dutch potato croquettes you can’t go wrong.
Berlin: Skirt
This morning I had breakfast with a friend. It was casual and fun. We talked about her romantic endeavours. “What should I do about men trying to get into my pants?” she asked. – “Wear skirts.” I answered.
Berlin: Work Ethics
This morning finally the painter came to camouflage the damage of the leaks of new years day. When he came in he asked me if he could use my toilet. When he didn’t show himself 15 minutes later I checked out my bathroom to find out he started there with painting. I really like the … Read more
Berlin: Listening
The last few months I’ve been working on a commissioned composition for the city of Dresden. My task is to explore the different aspects of Dresden life, scenery and history and to make a coherent composition about all of this. In December I went to Dresden to record the extraordinary sounds of the funicular railway. … Read more
