Sunday Music Recommendation: Porn Sword Tobacco

Sunday is a lazy day for me. In order to gift wrap my laziness, I listen to appropriate music. Something that I keep finding myself coming back to is Porn Sword Tobacco.



Porn Sword Tobacco is a guy from Gothenburg named Henrik Jonsson. His music sounds like music from lost 1970s movie soundtracks, or a lost memory, or something cliché like that. His sound isn't simply melodies played on synthesizers - he really makes things interesting with the noise that he places through each track. Whether he uses the sound of a record that has finished, tape hiss, or the motor from some unknown machine, each sound complements the sound of nostalgia bursting through a broken radio in slow motion.

Some links to preview his tracks:

U.S. Saloon Props
En Hyllning Till Cyckeln

Guns and Ammunition

Beware: Orem Police

Crazy News Article

Moving Through The Void

Now listening to Listening Garden by Christopher Willits and Taylor Deupree. I love installation recordings like this for their simplicity of intent. Further information about it can be found here.

Capree's show went off without a hitch. Preparations for the event pushed all the way up to when the reception began, but kudos to everyone for their great work to make the gallery's artist reception a success.

Being Capree's first show, it seemed to generate quite an interest. Many people from family and friends showed up (thanks everyone!) to complete strangers keeping a look out for new artists during the gallery stroll. It was rewarding to hear the positive support given to Capree as the road to get from conception to being placed in a gallery was not an easy task. If I recall, the black and white photos were shot late 2006/early 2007, and I remember speaking with Capree about the Seven Deadly Sins shoot a year or so ago. Through changing implementations of the basic concept, she was able to create something really quite beautiful.

For my own personal enjoyment, I saw many people lost to my nostalgia in the flesh who, along with myself, have found our paths crossing yet again. It's a beautiful experience when it occurs, and I never want to take it for granted. For those I spent time with, thank you.

For those who couldn't be there, you were missed. There are a list of people that I have in mind that I would love to see again soon if busy schedules would allow it. Mostly congratulations and also a few grievances are in order to those missed. I would love to see you soon.

As I attempt to juggle and fill in the various voids of life, I hope to be able to have people into my home once we have things somewhat in order. Expect an invite!

Dusty Groove

Continuing along the line of recommendations, here is a record store/record label that everyone needs to check out once: Dusty Groove

They pretty much have the rare soul/funk/r&b thing pegged down. They just started a record label branch for stuff that was sadly out of print. Anyway, have a look around...

To Lick Old Wounds

The sediment that has been sifted is left to drift and settle where it pleases. Or so it seems for now. The world has gone to seed waiting for the Fall's imminent daily slumber post-career. Asphalt and flashing lights; the Solo weary from tasks only each can bear itself. Ashen eyelids show neglect and hide the waning resolve of dreams found in Venice or Cairo.

The pulsating hum of useless inventions keeps the Modern modest. And yet, rarely has rhythm been locked in step with man so well. Gapless - not one - snapshots of durable minutes keeping the Strings taught. Vibrating with fear and worry and doubt. Stone washed moments tried and true. The United States of Americans have never gone so suddenly still.

It burns.

Flavor Paper

Being a culture mutt, I like to channel other peoples' passion into some sort of recommendation. Here we are: Flavor Paper

Scratch and sniff wallpapers, funky designs, and installations to inspire your new home.