Sunday 4 December 2011

Once in a blue moon.

Fog on the fields, somewhere in South New Zealand:


Kia ora bru,
You may have guessed from my obvious introductory greeting and photo that I am no longer in the UK and have once again decided to jet off across the globe, only this time finding myself in the sheep covered landscape of New Zealand where I have been for more than two months now. New Zealand is a strange little place, in some ways it is incredibly similar to Britain; with its rolling hills, extensive farmland and plush green countryside (albeit, nowhere near as populated). And it does have its charms, for one I have never seen so many mountain in my life, they poke out from literally every corner. Glistening with their snow frosted tops. And probably my favourite aspect is the numerous little lakes and brooks scattered about the landscape that are as clear as glass, never ceasing to catch my eyes with ore. Amazing! But yet again I feel myself becoming more and more frustrated by first of all, lack of a job and secondly my own indecisiveness on where I want to be in my life and what I want to do with it leading me to believe that until I have formulated some kind of plan I am going to find my self feeling the same way for a long time. Hmmm...

Finally now that I have a mini laptop and some internet time I have had a chance to search for some new music (a hobby I have missed desperately let me tell you!) and the first gem I stumbled upon goes by the name of Pixelord.



Pixelord is the creation of Russian born, Alexey Devyanin, whos debut Ep 'Iron and Cream' was released late this summer through the Leisure System label. His music draws from all corners of the musical spectrum; From Dub/Garage style beats, Funky, synthesized basslines and soulful vocal sampling that adds a much appreciated tenderness all of which make for a deliciously promising sound that cements Russia as a major component within the spiraling world of electronic music.

Pixelord - 'Iron and Cream (Part 2)'



Pixelord - 'In The Mind'



If you liked Pixelord you may also enjoy: Slugabed, Shlohmo and Cooly G
http://soundcloud.com/pixelord
http://soundcloud.com/slugabed
http://www.myspace.com/shlomoshun
http://www.myspace.com/coolyg

Other random musings: I hate Pixar movies what a bore! 'The Diceman' by Luke Rhinehart (interesting), Fiji, There should be a ban on Christmas festivities when travelling- is there no escaping it?! and Golden kiwifruit = delicious!!

Regards¬