About a few things. Earl came and it was like nothing ever happened. Second, electriczoo was good, but kind of diappointing. Since the DJs had to reach such a diverse crowd, I think they mainstreamed their sets. It was kind of sad not seeing some of the DJs work to their potential, but at the same time it was still a good show.
Anyway, I spent the rest of my Labor Day Weekend recovering from ezoo since my body was so sore from dancing. Got tickets to see Ferry Corsten at Pacha in October with Al. I've never been to Pacha, but from what I hear it should definitely be an "experience".
So now that the holiday is over, its time to find a job in HR. Hopefully business will pick up this quarter!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
TURN THE PAGE, WASH YOUR HANDS.
So obviously I haven't updated this in awhile, but I guess it would be a good idea just in case I don't survive hurricane EARL.
The news is saying that we're gonna be okay, but why do I remain skeptical? I can't trust the media, or anything at all. They project Earl to hit the eastern tip of LI but 100 miles away isn't enough to convince me that we are totally in the clear. I don't care what people think, call me paranoid, psychotic, whatever but its probably not a bad idea to be extra prepared (especially if one extra kid pees in the ocean to make the hurricane change its course). But even if it doesn't hit, at least I'll be prepared for next time, and God knows Long Island is decades overdue for a hardcore storm.
But besides Earl, there is so much anxiety in my life. I just graduated college, just turned 22, and now I'm looking for a "real" job. I love working at Career Direction, and the sweet hours that come along with it, but unfortunately its time to move on to a job with benefits and full-time pay so I can buy my Ford Fiesta. Its like a new chapter of my life is being written, and I'm not exactly sure how its going to play out -- but who is?
I guess now its time to concentrate more on my music, and my radio show and hopefully get the ball rolling with composing electronica. Electric zoo will give me the inspiration I need to kickstart my new life...
The news is saying that we're gonna be okay, but why do I remain skeptical? I can't trust the media, or anything at all. They project Earl to hit the eastern tip of LI but 100 miles away isn't enough to convince me that we are totally in the clear. I don't care what people think, call me paranoid, psychotic, whatever but its probably not a bad idea to be extra prepared (especially if one extra kid pees in the ocean to make the hurricane change its course). But even if it doesn't hit, at least I'll be prepared for next time, and God knows Long Island is decades overdue for a hardcore storm.
But besides Earl, there is so much anxiety in my life. I just graduated college, just turned 22, and now I'm looking for a "real" job. I love working at Career Direction, and the sweet hours that come along with it, but unfortunately its time to move on to a job with benefits and full-time pay so I can buy my Ford Fiesta. Its like a new chapter of my life is being written, and I'm not exactly sure how its going to play out -- but who is?
I guess now its time to concentrate more on my music, and my radio show and hopefully get the ball rolling with composing electronica. Electric zoo will give me the inspiration I need to kickstart my new life...
Saturday, May 8, 2010
FEAR THE MACHINE.
I forgot how inconvenient getting sick could be. Not only will I be short on my next paycheck because I missed a day of work, but it makes life in general that much more harder to manage. Last night I had a fever of 101.5, the highest its been in YEARS. I suppose I can't complain since I didn't get sick all winter, but tonight I'm supposed to be going out to the city to catch KASKADE and Hercules & Love Affair DJ set at Roseland. Right now I'm feeling a little better because I can breathe, but hopefully it won't bog me down for the night.
Since the beginning of this year, I've been revisiting my interests in house and trance, and I'm finding that its evolving to everything I've ever wanted it to be. Now more electronic artists are collaborating with indie artists, and for me its the best of both worlds considering my background. So Technologic is getting hotter than ever.
I feel a little uncomfortable in this point in time considering there will be a few potential changes to my life. Steve is graduating in a couple of weeks, I'm graduating in August, and right now there is a sense of uncertainty. I really hope we get to stay on Long Island so I can continue pursuing my musical passion, not only on the radio, but also in the studio. Hopefully I'll have enough money to buy the equipment I need to get started, along with new car payments, insurance, substantial rent, and all of that fun stuff. And that's IF I find a full-time job later this year. But at work we're definitely seeing the market pick up so at least that's a sign of good hope.
Its also weird because last week the market hit its lowest mark in 15 months. These days, a lot of trades are done using high frequency trading technology, and I staff the people who actually develop the technology. I never really looked at it this way before, but the modernization of technology is really starting to freak me out. Just seeing how social channels like Facebook, and Twitter are the anchors to web advertising, and how websites tailor everything to what you like and where you are located makes me feel a little uneasy about where technology is going. Its becoming more intuitive, and with the trades, they are being done so frequently that most of the time, a human touch isn't even necessary to make it go through. Are we losing this human touch with the modernization of technology?
Today I went to the bank, and there were FIVE people standing waiting by the one ATM to do their transactions. Meanwhile, the line inside the bank was completely empty. What could be the reason for this? Are we becoming more and more anti-social and prefer to deal with a machine than a person? As I walked in and handled my transaction with the teller, the same five people were at the ATM waiting.
The same thing happens at the supermarket. I could understand that maybe if you were buying condoms, or a pregnancy test, one would feel better about just dealing with a machine. But if you're just buying your ordinary things, and a line with a cashier is empty, why would someone still use the machine? Are we so accustomed to replacing people with machines that we actually prefer it without the personal interaction? Imagine how many peoples' jobs have been replaced by machines, including LIRR ticket handlers. Granted, the employees are over-cushioned with benefits, pensions, and pay, but if you need help to figure out where you need to go what do you do, ask the machine? I suppose these days, that's all you can do.
Since the beginning of this year, I've been revisiting my interests in house and trance, and I'm finding that its evolving to everything I've ever wanted it to be. Now more electronic artists are collaborating with indie artists, and for me its the best of both worlds considering my background. So Technologic is getting hotter than ever.
I feel a little uncomfortable in this point in time considering there will be a few potential changes to my life. Steve is graduating in a couple of weeks, I'm graduating in August, and right now there is a sense of uncertainty. I really hope we get to stay on Long Island so I can continue pursuing my musical passion, not only on the radio, but also in the studio. Hopefully I'll have enough money to buy the equipment I need to get started, along with new car payments, insurance, substantial rent, and all of that fun stuff. And that's IF I find a full-time job later this year. But at work we're definitely seeing the market pick up so at least that's a sign of good hope.
Its also weird because last week the market hit its lowest mark in 15 months. These days, a lot of trades are done using high frequency trading technology, and I staff the people who actually develop the technology. I never really looked at it this way before, but the modernization of technology is really starting to freak me out. Just seeing how social channels like Facebook, and Twitter are the anchors to web advertising, and how websites tailor everything to what you like and where you are located makes me feel a little uneasy about where technology is going. Its becoming more intuitive, and with the trades, they are being done so frequently that most of the time, a human touch isn't even necessary to make it go through. Are we losing this human touch with the modernization of technology?
Today I went to the bank, and there were FIVE people standing waiting by the one ATM to do their transactions. Meanwhile, the line inside the bank was completely empty. What could be the reason for this? Are we becoming more and more anti-social and prefer to deal with a machine than a person? As I walked in and handled my transaction with the teller, the same five people were at the ATM waiting.
The same thing happens at the supermarket. I could understand that maybe if you were buying condoms, or a pregnancy test, one would feel better about just dealing with a machine. But if you're just buying your ordinary things, and a line with a cashier is empty, why would someone still use the machine? Are we so accustomed to replacing people with machines that we actually prefer it without the personal interaction? Imagine how many peoples' jobs have been replaced by machines, including LIRR ticket handlers. Granted, the employees are over-cushioned with benefits, pensions, and pay, but if you need help to figure out where you need to go what do you do, ask the machine? I suppose these days, that's all you can do.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
THUNDERSNOW!
So my precious island is finally due for a snow storm, and birdman from News12 says it will be one for the ages. Despite this weekend's false alarm, many are skeptical of the outcome of this storm. All I know is that the New York City school board as well as all of the schools and colleges here on LI decided to close for tomorrow, (including old dubs) which is probably a wise decision because no professor wants to have a student's death on the way to class on their conscience. Honestly though, I am very excited for my "free" day tomorrow, and hopefully I'll be able to spend it with Steve and Phantom kitty, who I have recently learned, is communist, but that is besides the point...
Along with the winter weather warnings, comes a possibility of a rare event... thundersnow. Yes, its real, and its exactly what you think it is. At work I went on news12.com to check out the forecast and when they mentioned it, I had to look again because I honestly did not believe something like that existed. Of course, now that I look it up for reference to post up here, the winter warning was modified and does't contain anything about thundersnow, probably so people don't get super excited and curious like me. I have always wondered if it would be possible for something like that to happen. But I suppose we'll find out tomorrow after LI is buried under a foot of snow.
Like always, below is a song to fulfill your technologic music needs (but be sure to tune in tonight at 11PM, on 90.3FM WHPC). I just recently rediscovered this track, even though I've had Attack Decay Sustan Release for a few years now. But I do have to say, this song has an amazing buldup and force once it reaches its apex, and it will totally make you move. Check it.
SMD - SYSTEM
Along with the winter weather warnings, comes a possibility of a rare event... thundersnow. Yes, its real, and its exactly what you think it is. At work I went on news12.com to check out the forecast and when they mentioned it, I had to look again because I honestly did not believe something like that existed. Of course, now that I look it up for reference to post up here, the winter warning was modified and does't contain anything about thundersnow, probably so people don't get super excited and curious like me. I have always wondered if it would be possible for something like that to happen. But I suppose we'll find out tomorrow after LI is buried under a foot of snow.
Like always, below is a song to fulfill your technologic music needs (but be sure to tune in tonight at 11PM, on 90.3FM WHPC). I just recently rediscovered this track, even though I've had Attack Decay Sustan Release for a few years now. But I do have to say, this song has an amazing buldup and force once it reaches its apex, and it will totally make you move. Check it.
SMD - SYSTEM
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Me tawk pretty one day (hopefully).
So lately I feel that my "lawngguyland" dialect has been coming out more than ever. Professor Bogin at NCC would be so pissed. I usually try to hide it, especially when I'm on the radio or when I am interviewing someone at work by saying "lahng eyeland". But colloquially, its kind of hard to keep up with it, especially since my "aw" sounds tend to overpower a lot of words and phrases that i like to say like "cawfee" and "i'm going to cawl the candidate when I get to the "awfice". I always tend to think that speaking with this dialect will decrease my marketability, since its such an unpleasant way to speak. But I suppose I will take my impaired speaking in stride, considering I do have the topographical view of LI tattooed on my ribs.
Technologic this weekend is going to be pretty good. Just burned the playlists onto my 2 CD-Rs and I will be mixing it up at the studio tomorrow afternoon after Business Ethics. Here is an amazing track on the playlist from one of my favourite and most influential groups, KRAFTWERK, that will blow your mind:
KRAFTWERK - AERODYNAMIK (LIVE)
Technologic this weekend is going to be pretty good. Just burned the playlists onto my 2 CD-Rs and I will be mixing it up at the studio tomorrow afternoon after Business Ethics. Here is an amazing track on the playlist from one of my favourite and most influential groups, KRAFTWERK, that will blow your mind:
KRAFTWERK - AERODYNAMIK (LIVE)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Its all about the haus.
Excitement is something I'm definitely feeling right now. Yesterday, Steve and I met up with his friend Teddy, (aka Diddy), who is a house music enthusiast and invited us to see Ferry Corsten at the Nokia theatre in February. As I was checking out the venue's other concerts, I saw that ATB is playing in March and I couldn't believe my eyes! Its been only 5 months since I turned 21 and even though I enjoy listening to house and electronic music, I really haven't been eligible to actually see live performances until then. The last time ATB came to town, I was an underage 18 year old freshman at Pace University. This time, its my turn!
Anyway, today Al, Steve and I will be taking a cruise down Ocean Parkway in lieu of this beautiful sunny day. Eric Prydz is playing at the Nokia theatre the day after ATB, and I just came across this really cool Thomas Bangalter Call on Me rework from Ibiza in an attempt to annoy Steve because of his Eric Prydz hatred. There is no reason to hate on good music!
Take a listen to this:
Thomas Bangalter * Dj Falcon - Call On Me Live at Ibiza 2003
Friday, January 8, 2010
New year's hopes and expectations:
A couple from eastern LI won the NY lotto this week, and a lot of thoughts have been running through my mind like, what would I do with 100 million dollars?
First off, I would pay off my parents mortgage and all of their debts. Then I will pay off my student loans, as well as Al's. I'd buy her an apartment in the city so she can finish up at FIT comfortably. I would pay off Steve's loans, and buy him a Porsche GT3, like he wanted. I would purchase a nice sized home with a view on the north shore, and a bungalow in Fire Island. I would also build NCC a multi-level (and well-lit) parking garage by the ABC clusters, made especially for the business department. Old Westbury would also get a large donation to their business department (but I'd make them sign a contract ensuring that the money doesn't go to faculty, but to student resources ONLY). I never trust anyone with money, especially after going to Half Hollow Hills my whole life where the residents pay some of the highest school taxes on Long Island and the students never saw a penny because it all went to the administration and their educational bureaucracy. But I suppose I would also invest some of the money, but keep a lot of it and pace myself with the spending. Hopefully then I won't end up like most of the major athletes and rap stars who spend their fortunes before they get them and end up broke. Excess isn't an issue for me, I prefer more modest approaches to wealth and prosperity, especially since it was that mentality that may be responsible for this global economic crunch we're in right now.
One thing that this new year brings (and that I'm so excited for) is TRON LEGACY. I think its coming out in December later this year, but oh my god. And Daft Punk will be doing the soundtrack for the movie which will probably make it completely amazing along with the cast and the graphics. Can't wait!
First off, I would pay off my parents mortgage and all of their debts. Then I will pay off my student loans, as well as Al's. I'd buy her an apartment in the city so she can finish up at FIT comfortably. I would pay off Steve's loans, and buy him a Porsche GT3, like he wanted. I would purchase a nice sized home with a view on the north shore, and a bungalow in Fire Island. I would also build NCC a multi-level (and well-lit) parking garage by the ABC clusters, made especially for the business department. Old Westbury would also get a large donation to their business department (but I'd make them sign a contract ensuring that the money doesn't go to faculty, but to student resources ONLY). I never trust anyone with money, especially after going to Half Hollow Hills my whole life where the residents pay some of the highest school taxes on Long Island and the students never saw a penny because it all went to the administration and their educational bureaucracy. But I suppose I would also invest some of the money, but keep a lot of it and pace myself with the spending. Hopefully then I won't end up like most of the major athletes and rap stars who spend their fortunes before they get them and end up broke. Excess isn't an issue for me, I prefer more modest approaches to wealth and prosperity, especially since it was that mentality that may be responsible for this global economic crunch we're in right now.
One thing that this new year brings (and that I'm so excited for) is TRON LEGACY. I think its coming out in December later this year, but oh my god. And Daft Punk will be doing the soundtrack for the movie which will probably make it completely amazing along with the cast and the graphics. Can't wait!
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