Still travelling by bus/metro to get to work, other times we walk. The obvious and only sane option is to buy a bicycle which will be taken care off wihtin the nextcoming days. It's also what hits you first on arrival; bicycle/biking culture having such a strong presence in Copenhagen, and apparently in Denmark as a whole. Copenhagenize and Copenhagen Cycle Chic are two great websites dedicated to Copenhagen bicycle culture. There should also be linkage to fixie sites/forum and Flickr pools here.

Music? Still 'stuck' housin' things.


+ You Ain't Dancin' - Chez Damier
Year: 1996
'Harsh and hot with chopped taunting vocals on top. Strictly business.'

+ Burning 4 Love - Larry Heard
Year: 1994
Discog
Great ambient vibes. Golden. Forever.'

+ Chicago - Henrik Schwartz
Year: 2003
Discog.
'Good hard 10-minute drive, makes me want to listen to Moodymann, not Roy Ayers.'
(edit: I've more or less developed a crack addict to this track. Works every time. Also, apparently Henrik Schwarz has compiled a nice selection as part of the DJ Kicks-series. Checking up on that next.)

'Writing on vans; the vehicle more likely to be seen with a separate perspective - as an extension of a juricidal person, and not privately owned. '

Copenhagen, and especially Nørrebro streets are dotted with painted vans. All below spotted within 20 minutes.

1. I don't know what mess is going on above. It clearly indicates that I need to set up a new kit. Possibly going for one of these, a decent mobile camera. A back-up digital camera could be necessary later on this year, but for now, living in an urban area I find an advantage using a mobile phone with a high enough resolution when snapping lo-key pictures. One, not two notebooks should work, the rest is gone. Minimal maximal.

2. We're moving abroad. Me and J have put signatures on new job contracts taking us to Copenhagen. New impressions should always be well-appreciated. Luckily, 'moving abroad' might be the main theme this year.

3. I've decided to post more music onhere. Twice/week should be ok. I won't necessarily go for the rare. Smooth, hard and golden is the motto. Will probably mutter a word or two on the nerdy satisfaction I get from these pieces as well. Bear with me.


+ In no particular order, some recent musical pleasures on the radar - old and new:

 
+ I'm Always Dancin' To The Music - Benny Golson
'There's a nice stab to this track. The orchestral groove and background strings... Wouldn't mind finding an instrumental. Either way, it's good funk disco.'
Year: 1978
Discogs

+ You're In My System (Kerri Chandler rmx) - The System
'This one's been in my system (no pun) off and on for the last two months. Sort of had it playing in the back of my mind when walking around town and about. Very pleasant, great house. The original from 1983.' is great stuff too.
Year: 1998
Discogs

+ Hands In The Dark - Chromatics
'Latest discovery, just last night. I'm not going to apologize for being late on this, the track being from 2007 and all... Seriously, it's a wicked banger. Nocturnal megacity music.'
Year: 2007
Discogs

+ Bad Boy (Never Released Version) - Jamie Principal
'Pure sleaze. I'm putting out a warning on this one. Such a weird early house arrangement; best experienced at a 4.20am summer rave in the middle of rural Macedonia, or at a completely drug frenzied 'n' freaked out red light back alley bar. Your pick.' 
Year: 1987
Discogs

+ On And On (Mach Rmx) - Jesse Saunders
'Version a bit different from the original pressing, but still - this is the first house track ever recorded (1984.) Epic history. Beep-beep.'
Year: 1984
Discogs