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Field Day Radio Episode 3 - Franz Ferdinand Interview, 2012
Retro Stefson - Kimba (Official Video)
Clavinet” is not the name of a seaside resort.
27. For The Tears
“She tried to breath but it’s too hard under sea - I saw her trying from the shore… I didn’t dare to save her beautiful life, the water liked her anyway.”
These lyrics always kinda fascinate me… I mean they’re sad, but cruel at the same time… pretty funny, somehow.
And I like to listen to that song before falling asleep, because it’s that calm.. hehe. :D
“Homework”
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Before sitting back to listen to the new General Elektriks album, there are a few facts it might prove useful to know about the man behind the band, RV Salters:
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1/ Getting him to discuss Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone or Bowie might not be a good idea if you’re in a hurry.
2/ “Clavinet” is not the name of a seaside resort.
3/ He is the one person at the helm of General Elektriks, the sole writer and singer of a project imbued with his spirit.
4/ You should also avoid calling him the “keyboard sorcerer”. It’s already been done and everyone agrees, starting with his former companions: –M–, Femi Kuti and Vercoquin. Having left for San Francisco in 1999 as a voluntary exile, Salters used his time wisely to fine-tune his art under the Californian sun and learn his craft alongside a team of exceptionally gifted musicians: the Quannum collective (which included the likes of the Blackalicious rappers, Lyrics Born and Pigeon John)
5/ A relentless worker on textures and a console-perfectionist, he produces all of his own records.
6/ It’s important to bear in mind that his previous album, Good City for Dreamers, released in 2009, was a genuine revelation. To his (sweating) audiences of course, but also to himself. In 2003, his first record, Cliquety Cliqk, was a humble signature piece, made behind the scenes, featuring some groovy rhythmic tweaking and an abundance of pocket-sized melodies. Good City For Dreamers was more accomplished. As he took the tracks to the stage and performed them live, setting ablaze the highly memorable “Helicopter” and “Raid The Radio”, his outlook changed: the keyboard sorcerer (oops, sorry!) discovered the full potential of his upbeat cocktail of euphoric pop and vintage grooves.
7/ You are advised to warm up a little before going to see the band live, as the Frenchman and his friends have a bad habit of getting heads nodding to the beat as soon as they step on stage.
Franz Ferdinand backstage @ INmusic 2006, Šalata - Zagreb
The amazing PLAN B playing at INmusic 2012
Tickets, line-up, camping and more…
Paint yourself for charity! INmusic is joining together with Thumb’s Up Charity (“Palčić Gore”), to raise money for much needed medical equipment for preterm babies fighting for their lives. The proceeds from face painting for 20hrk or the purchase of festival memorabilia including t-shirts and various souvenirs will be granted to the Thumb’s Up Charity.
Croatia’s largest open-air festival, INmusic started in 2006 and attracts approximately 25,000 people each year. It enjoys a pretty idyllic location on a small island in Lake Jarun. It’s a popular two day festival with some great acts. This years line up includes The Cranberries, Franz Ferdinand, Plan B, Mando Diao and Gogol Bordello.
INmusic was rated as one of Europe’s best festivals in 2008 and 2009 by The Times newspaper. If you want to continue the fun when the festival ends, try an extended break exploring some of Croatia’s beautiful coastal resorts. This event is the perfect way to combine sun and great scenery with plenty of festival laughs.
27. For The Tears
“She tried to breath but it’s too hard under sea - I saw her...