Believing themselves to be quite progressive for their species, a group of ants get together and decide to form a collective. They gather the necessary documentation, fill out all the proper information in the correct little boxes, get photos taken in appropriate size and dimension and angle, and step precisely through every single hoop required of them to become an officially recognized collective.
Their application is denied, however, on the grounds that ants are an inherently collective species, and this designation would be redundant and downright unnecessary.
One ant is so upset by this verdict that it begins to cry, thereby forging a breach in the collective emotional unity of the group. This very breach, however, makes the officer falter, reconsider for a brief moment, entertaining the possibility of a radical change of heart, but this very possibility of a change in the officer's heart makes the ant's tears dry up, which lands them all back at their original, inherently collective state, and that's the end of that story.
sawako nakayasu
Showing posts with label JetLAG 2010 musicians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JetLAG 2010 musicians. Show all posts
Saturday, June 5, 2010
JetЛаг-2010 presents: olegfrog & the Millers at Arc De Triomphe
“olegfrog & the Millers” is based in West Springfield, VA. The leader of the group, Oleg Didenko, writes and sings his songs in Russian, "the Millers" does the same in English, and together they are blending together traditional Russian rock and American rock, and it turns out rocking! Like in this video:
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Marc Nasdor @ Jetlag.edu
On Sunday at JetLag there will be a series of workshops in which the main theme will be education + fun. Or, more appropriately, fun = education!
In the frame of this program is a New Yorker; a poet, musician, and world music DJ.... Marc Nasdor! He is known to many as "Marc" from Mehanata. Marc is the author of "Sonnetailia" (Roof Books, 2007) and other books, and he will conduct "Runglish" , a round table discussion.
Poet and musician Marc Nasdor will lead an open workshop for Russian-language songwriters who, as many audiences have noticed, have been writing and singing some of their lyrics in English.
Part round-table discussion, part workshop and recital, it will be a chance for musicians to speak about their own lyric-writing development; how Russian lyrics, and the themes that arise in them, are being ported over to English-speaking audiences. We will exchange ideas about how to bring the Russian and Ukrainian sensibilities, social interactions, trans-national life experiences to listeners in the US/Canada/UK, in addition to the melodic aspects. Songwriters are encouraged to bring lyrics to the workshop to present examples of how they have been responding to the challenge in using English, or even "Runglish" in their songs. The notion is to promote literary exchange through music--something that already happens in poetry and fiction--with the goal of expanding the audiences here, and most important, to inject fresh and previously unknown [to American listeners] aesthetics into the mix, focusing on absolutely current and topical experience.
BIO:
Marc Nasdor is a poet, writer and musician is a native of Baltimore who has lived in New York City since 1980. He was involved for a decade with the late poet Allen Ginsberg and several prominent poets in the promotion and translation of international poetry for publication, the stage and the radio. He has also spent more than 25 years involved with the Hungarian arts scene in the US and in Budapest and Pécs, Hungary.
In the frame of this program is a New Yorker; a poet, musician, and world music DJ.... Marc Nasdor! He is known to many as "Marc" from Mehanata. Marc is the author of "Sonnetailia" (Roof Books, 2007) and other books, and he will conduct "Runglish" , a round table discussion.
Poet and musician Marc Nasdor will lead an open workshop for Russian-language songwriters who, as many audiences have noticed, have been writing and singing some of their lyrics in English.
Part round-table discussion, part workshop and recital, it will be a chance for musicians to speak about their own lyric-writing development; how Russian lyrics, and the themes that arise in them, are being ported over to English-speaking audiences. We will exchange ideas about how to bring the Russian and Ukrainian sensibilities, social interactions, trans-national life experiences to listeners in the US/Canada/UK, in addition to the melodic aspects. Songwriters are encouraged to bring lyrics to the workshop to present examples of how they have been responding to the challenge in using English, or even "Runglish" in their songs. The notion is to promote literary exchange through music--something that already happens in poetry and fiction--with the goal of expanding the audiences here, and most important, to inject fresh and previously unknown [to American listeners] aesthetics into the mix, focusing on absolutely current and topical experience.
BIO:
Marc Nasdor is a poet, writer and musician is a native of Baltimore who has lived in New York City since 1980. He was involved for a decade with the late poet Allen Ginsberg and several prominent poets in the promotion and translation of international poetry for publication, the stage and the radio. He has also spent more than 25 years involved with the Hungarian arts scene in the US and in Budapest and Pécs, Hungary.
JetЛаг-2010 presents: Nataliya Nelubova's Band at The Main Stage
"Nataliya Nelubova's Band" is a group from Siberia that plays Siberian psycho-rock and sings Siberian style yodel.Inspired by the treasures of ancient the Kulaiytsi people, who originated around Tomsk very long ago. At JetLag, the group will present two of their musical albums: "Somana Kukun" - a Shaman ritual in the Russian-Kulai languages with elements of reggae.
"Cabaret of a Silver Century" - a wild, but curious rendition of Vertinskiy accompanied by musicians from a provincial Philharmonics."
street concert in Wienna, 8 of July 2009
Наталья Нелюбова и Ко | MySpace Music Videos
"Cabaret of a Silver Century" - a wild, but curious rendition of Vertinskiy accompanied by musicians from a provincial Philharmonics."
street concert in Wienna, 8 of July 2009
Наталья Нелюбова и Ко | MySpace Music Videos
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
JetЛаг-2010 presents: JAZZ-KOMPOT на SPELL-ART
A mix of styles, paroles, languages, camarades, and instruments de musique! This is Sveta and Jazz Compote!
In her program the participants are:
Sveta Shmulian (vocal)
Alex Alabin Blank (guitar and keys)
Dmitry Ishenko (upright bass)
JP Schlegelmilch (accordeon)
A performance, even though it may or may not be complete, can be made from this program. For example, take this vid clip:
In her program the participants are:
Sveta Shmulian (vocal)
Alex Alabin Blank (guitar and keys)
Dmitry Ishenko (upright bass)
JP Schlegelmilch (accordeon)
A performance, even though it may or may not be complete, can be made from this program. For example, take this vid clip:
JetЛАГ-2010, palab presents: es muss sein quartet
There’s nothing inside of our planet. Actually, that isn’t really what I mean to say. It’s closer to my true intention to say that there isn’t anything. And anyway, the fact remains regardless, that whatever I mean or don’t mean to say, and do or don’t in fact say, with any amount of success (for there is a quantifiable spectrum of success in these things), the fact, ladies and gentlemen, remains proven conclusively time and again by the largest and brightest minds throughout countless centuries, that there is not, nor ought, nor indeed can there be, anything at all inside, or outside, or anywhere near or around our planet.
JetЛаг-2010 presents: KLEZMER-SET at SPELL-ART
WHAT IS KLEZMER?
WELL, IT DEPENDS IN WHAT LANGUAGE!
In Hebrew it's: "a blend of melodies" (kle-zemer), "musical instruments".
In Yiddish it's: "a musician" playing Jewish folk music (for example) at weddings.
In English, it has three meanings: (1) "A modern musical style, with ties to Jewish folk music".
(2) "A modern musical style, with ties to ethno-avantgardism, radicalism, experimentalism... in short - serious listening"
(3) "A modern ethnic mix, fusion, not necessarily Israeli, not necessarily folk, and not necessarily music; But it's very cool." (аmer.)
In Russian it's: Everything above, an so much more.
THE KLEZMER SET at SPELL-ART will be showcasing musicians who are familiar with all of these different meanings of Klezmer and are able to bring them to life. Such as:
Frank London (The Klezmatics, Klezmer Brass Allstars, Hassidic New Wave, Afro-Semitic Experience) - Trumpet player, Composer, Arranger, Band leader, and Teacher.
Dmitri ‘Zisl’ Slepovitch (Minsker Kapelye, Foolish Band, National Yiddish Theatre – Folksbiene) - Clarinetist, Researcher of Jewish folklore, Ethnomusicologist, Singer, and Composer
And other musicians....
WELL, IT DEPENDS IN WHAT LANGUAGE!
In Hebrew it's: "a blend of melodies" (kle-zemer), "musical instruments".
In Yiddish it's: "a musician" playing Jewish folk music (for example) at weddings.
In English, it has three meanings: (1) "A modern musical style, with ties to Jewish folk music".
(2) "A modern musical style, with ties to ethno-avantgardism, radicalism, experimentalism... in short - serious listening"
(3) "A modern ethnic mix, fusion, not necessarily Israeli, not necessarily folk, and not necessarily music; But it's very cool." (аmer.)
In Russian it's: Everything above, an so much more.
THE KLEZMER SET at SPELL-ART will be showcasing musicians who are familiar with all of these different meanings of Klezmer and are able to bring them to life. Such as:
Frank London (The Klezmatics, Klezmer Brass Allstars, Hassidic New Wave, Afro-Semitic Experience) - Trumpet player, Composer, Arranger, Band leader, and Teacher.
Dmitri ‘Zisl’ Slepovitch (Minsker Kapelye, Foolish Band, National Yiddish Theatre – Folksbiene) - Clarinetist, Researcher of Jewish folklore, Ethnomusicologist, Singer, and Composer
And other musicians....
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Anatoliy KURLAT at Arc De Triomphe
Antoliy KURLAT is one of the revolutionaries of Russian Rock in America, continuing the tradition of Yanka and Bashlachova. He was an active guest of Moscow's club Didurova in the 1990's, and of Montreal's club "Chez-eux / Шизо". Today, the creator of one of the first Russian Rock clubs in New York, will put out his French Chanson (TM) at Arc De Triomphe at JetLag 2010.
Antoliy KURLAT
yesterday - Chez-eux (фр. "their's"),
today - CHEZ-NOUS - our's,
at JetLag 2010~
Antoliy KURLAT
yesterday - Chez-eux (фр. "their's"),
today - CHEZ-NOUS - our's,
at JetLag 2010~
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Kiskachi at the Main Stage
Aleksei Kiskachi - is our guest from sunny Irvine. He performs energizing and en-lifting songs in his project, "Kiskachi Band", which is the combination of a man and orchestra, along with Leonid Chilapov. Just as our ancient song performing ancestors, he loves rats, cats, and French Chanson(ТМ). Challenging poetic lyrics and thin arrangements of music don't stop his music from being sexy.
Various genres, from Jazz songs to Klezmer, and from Blues songs to Bard
Come together to resemble a Soviet montage.
Blessed Leonid Chilapov with his brother, Kiskachi muse
that a cannon's rumble silences the Muse.
But it's the other way around - when the Muse rumbles,
The cannon's roar - is humbled!
Various genres, from Jazz songs to Klezmer, and from Blues songs to Bard
Come together to resemble a Soviet montage.
Blessed Leonid Chilapov with his brother, Kiskachi muse
that a cannon's rumble silences the Muse.
But it's the other way around - when the Muse rumbles,
The cannon's roar - is humbled!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
JetЛАГ-2010, Alexander Markman at Mon Pegas
Alexander Markman is a poet, bard, and chansoner(ТМ) with a good "French" (ТМ) name. You'll only find him at our stage! Coming all the way from Sunny San Diego! In his songs and poems, he'll talk about everything and anything. Here for example:
"Маркман" means THE MARKED MAN. Do not miss Сашу Маркмана, mark him (or get marked with him) on MonPegasus!
"Маркман" means THE MARKED MAN. Do not miss Сашу Маркмана, mark him (or get marked with him) on MonPegasus!
Friday, May 21, 2010
JetЛАГ-2010, palab presents: la bande sans fin
Just before they wind us up, they whisper into our ears something about time off for good behavior, and ever since then our timing has been off. The power of suggestions drives this machine, and there is a bande shaped hole in both of our heads. We mostly play differentiated noise. Sometimes pure tones, sometimes appropriated sounds, sometimes the sound of waves. But most of our waves have a sinus problem...
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: THE SWEETEST at SPELL-ART
Pour Faire Un Jam...
To make a Jam. . .
This place, it's parts, are made of we, Right here we dance and sing with glee, And even I don't recognize me, pour faire un jam...
To each his own, and his own string, And music we bring as one big thing, Our music we've let long to ling pour faire un jam...
Of course, I am not a music guy, but why should that stop me? Why oh why?
I'm but a happy person-man, and I would play for all the land,
To each his own sweet opera, et cetera, et cetera, La Da, Da Dum Da Dum, pour faire un jam
This song comes to us from the repertoire of Charles Aznavoore , from classic French Chanson (ТМ).
But to us, this song is part of THE SWEETEST.
Now, who is THE SWEETEST?
THE SWEETEST - is the combined project of Psoy Korolenko with the singer, composer, and poet from Moscow - YANA OVRTUSKAYA. A maker of the wondrous blues piece "If You Sell My Body for Organs" and Other Music (ТМ) for the popular hit of "Je Ne Regrette Rien". THE SWEETEST sing THE SWEETEST SONGS in the sweetest tongues - sweet songs of the 20th century in odd tongues, like: Uglish, Fringe, Spinach, Rushing, Highbrew, Yiddiotish, Ancient Freak, Angelish, GerMAN, Idiotish, and others.
At JetLag 2010, they'll be working as one team with Danya Cherkaskiy & Sasha Suvorovits like they did in this concert in Chicago:
To make a Jam. . .
This place, it's parts, are made of we, Right here we dance and sing with glee, And even I don't recognize me, pour faire un jam...
To each his own, and his own string, And music we bring as one big thing, Our music we've let long to ling pour faire un jam...
Of course, I am not a music guy, but why should that stop me? Why oh why?
I'm but a happy person-man, and I would play for all the land,
To each his own sweet opera, et cetera, et cetera, La Da, Da Dum Da Dum, pour faire un jam
This song comes to us from the repertoire of Charles Aznavoore , from classic French Chanson (ТМ).
But to us, this song is part of THE SWEETEST.
Now, who is THE SWEETEST?
THE SWEETEST - is the combined project of Psoy Korolenko with the singer, composer, and poet from Moscow - YANA OVRTUSKAYA. A maker of the wondrous blues piece "If You Sell My Body for Organs" and Other Music (ТМ) for the popular hit of "Je Ne Regrette Rien". THE SWEETEST sing THE SWEETEST SONGS in the sweetest tongues - sweet songs of the 20th century in odd tongues, like: Uglish, Fringe, Spinach, Rushing, Highbrew, Yiddiotish, Ancient Freak, Angelish, GerMAN, Idiotish, and others.
At JetLag 2010, they'll be working as one team with Danya Cherkaskiy & Sasha Suvorovits like they did in this concert in Chicago:
JetLAG 2010 presents: ТИХО/QUIET
The group ТИХО/QUIET was put together in the last decade.Being past members of the famous Leningrad Rock-Club, ТИХО stays tied to the ideals of Petersburg rock.Тихоdelic Rock is the style of choice for the group, with an un-shy attitude towards the value of the written word.
In real life, the group is in excellent form to wander around New York - and so they do. ТИХО/QUIET is in the midsts of making their 4th CD.
For more info go to : http://www.myspace.com/spacequiet
In real life, the group is in excellent form to wander around New York - and so they do. ТИХО/QUIET is in the midsts of making their 4th CD.
For more info go to : http://www.myspace.com/spacequiet
JetLAG-2010 presents: Laila (Lyalya) Faerman
What makes Jazz different from Russian Pop, Blues, Classical, Folk, Alternative - and - Pop Rock? All these things are made distinct by one thing - love for French Chanson (ТМ) of course! This love resides inside Laila's soul. Having been trained in a variety of musical genre, there is no one at there that can't relate to Laila's style of music.
Laila wanted to share her love for Chanson (TM) with you in a few ways...
For example, like this:
Laila wanted to share her love for Chanson (TM) with you in a few ways...
For example, like this:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Sergey Konovalov and the group "AvottaK"
In June, at the Festival of JetLAG
Will appear a group by name of "AvottaK".
They'll sing French Chanson(TM), they'll put you to the test
as they create a big chaotic mess.
The group "AvottaK" is well known in their popularity. No matter where Sergeiy Konovalov, the leader of this group, goes - immediately several imitation bands follow. Like: "How Come", "Where Would We", "Who Now" and even "What the Hell is this?!". In real life, Sergiey can be found in the city of the hero Monreale. He has spent the last year there, intensively studying French. So, he's pretty much well prepared for JetLAG-2010.
Into the make-up of the group goes several re known musicians. As in: Bassist (and vocalist) Leonid Tomilchik,Tom-Tom player Boris Zeldyin. In "АvottaK"'s repertoire are many slow and moving songs; however at JetLAG, these songs will not be heard. You can listen to "AvottaK" at: http://avottak.com.
Will appear a group by name of "AvottaK".
They'll sing French Chanson(TM), they'll put you to the test
as they create a big chaotic mess.
The group "AvottaK" is well known in their popularity. No matter where Sergeiy Konovalov, the leader of this group, goes - immediately several imitation bands follow. Like: "How Come", "Where Would We", "Who Now" and even "What the Hell is this?!". In real life, Sergiey can be found in the city of the hero Monreale. He has spent the last year there, intensively studying French. So, he's pretty much well prepared for JetLAG-2010.
Into the make-up of the group goes several re known musicians. As in: Bassist (and vocalist) Leonid Tomilchik,Tom-Tom player Boris Zeldyin. In "АvottaK"'s repertoire are many slow and moving songs; however at JetLAG, these songs will not be heard. You can listen to "AvottaK" at: http://avottak.com.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Sergeiy Trukhanov at МОN PEGAS
Do you know who wrote THE WHITE SAIL BLOWS?
Take three guesses.
- Lermontov?
- Nope. Lermontov ALREADY APPEARED.
- Valentin Kataev?
- Wrong again. Kataev ALREADY APPEARED.
- Ahhh!! Of course, this means that it is Sergeiy Trukhanov!!!
- Wrong... BUT YOU'RE GETTING WARMER!!!
"The same as always the white sail blows, and the wind whistles.
And mast is bending - and how does she bend without tiring?
Breathe easier, take a step back - no one is seeking revenge,
How will you find it in this expanse of strange flesh?"
Songs of SERGEY TRUKHANOV to the poems of Olga Nechaeva.
And other wonderful songs, for example: "Karaoke":
Sergey Trukhanov - is not only an author and performer of the most outstanding French Chanson (ТМ), but his is also a guitarist, who works solo, as well as in bright groups, for example in collaboration with Olga Chikina (who has already been featured in the blog).
JetLag has yet to see his face.
Take three guesses.
- Lermontov?
- Nope. Lermontov ALREADY APPEARED.
- Valentin Kataev?
- Wrong again. Kataev ALREADY APPEARED.
- Ahhh!! Of course, this means that it is Sergeiy Trukhanov!!!
- Wrong... BUT YOU'RE GETTING WARMER!!!
"The same as always the white sail blows, and the wind whistles.
And mast is bending - and how does she bend without tiring?
Breathe easier, take a step back - no one is seeking revenge,
How will you find it in this expanse of strange flesh?"
Songs of SERGEY TRUKHANOV to the poems of Olga Nechaeva.
And other wonderful songs, for example: "Karaoke":
Sergey Trukhanov - is not only an author and performer of the most outstanding French Chanson (ТМ), but his is also a guitarist, who works solo, as well as in bright groups, for example in collaboration with Olga Chikina (who has already been featured in the blog).
JetLag has yet to see his face.
JetЛаг-2010 presents: Aleksey Peshkovskiy at Arc De Triomphe
Any festival of French Chanson (ТМ) would be unfinished without Aleksey Peshkovskiy - is a veteran and leading performer of Russian, English, and Argentinian Tango, Rock, and original Bard-like music .This is such a real exampleof French Chanson (ТМ), if not a bit of Russian Rock, English Tango, and Argentinian Bard songs.
And so, Friday night at "Arc De Triomphe" - we present Aleksey Peshkovskiy. Take for example this:
And so, Friday night at "Arc De Triomphe" - we present Aleksey Peshkovskiy. Take for example this:
JetЛАГ-2010 presents: Danya Cherkaskiy & Sasha Syvorovits at SPELL-ART
... Good evening, dear Jetlag community... We'll sing with an accordion... Is it possible for someone not to like that?... Ladies and Gentlemen, join me... My name is Kolka and I play the polka! . . It seems to me, that a better word then "koshary" cannot be found in the world. . . Oh cranberry, raspberry, cranberry bush! Oh cranberry, raspberry, cranberry bush!
To whoever has lately been going to the summer Russian festivals in the US, you already know and love this entire stunning and fire-hot repertoire of veterans of our own, Russian, soviet French Chanson (ТМ) . Daniel Cherkaskiy is gramonist from sunny Chicago.
We won't look far for our featured performers anymore - here's a song of Nikoli Chesnokova: "Northern Hunter", an epic from the 1930's.
Seven Hysterics For an Accordion and Orchestra - this is the new program for Danya Cherkaskiy & Sasha Syvorovits. Sashsa suviksuvik - is a known figure of Minsk Polka of the 90's, Guitarist, Classic Garage, Ska, and other styles, not to mention French Chanson (ТМ), leader or even just an active member of "MultiVitamins", "Sawed Threw and Threw Away"etc.
No need for "hysterics". That's not "dupe". This is just Good Music at JetLag 2010!
To whoever has lately been going to the summer Russian festivals in the US, you already know and love this entire stunning and fire-hot repertoire of veterans of our own, Russian, soviet French Chanson (ТМ) . Daniel Cherkaskiy is gramonist from sunny Chicago.
We won't look far for our featured performers anymore - here's a song of Nikoli Chesnokova: "Northern Hunter", an epic from the 1930's.
Seven Hysterics For an Accordion and Orchestra - this is the new program for Danya Cherkaskiy & Sasha Syvorovits. Sashsa suviksuvik - is a known figure of Minsk Polka of the 90's, Guitarist, Classic Garage, Ska, and other styles, not to mention French Chanson (ТМ), leader or even just an active member of "MultiVitamins", "Sawed Threw and Threw Away"etc.
No need for "hysterics". That's not "dupe". This is just Good Music at JetLag 2010!
JetЛаг-2010 presents: Whiskey Reverb at Arc De Triomphe
The Whiskey Reverb enjoys the human experience, without thought, as much as possible.
Using instinct helps the band with their daily lives. Our song "Bugs", says Whiskey Reverb, translates very well to Russian chanson style'. To say nothing of French Chanson (TM).
And we'll tell you this much: If you have some Whiskey Reverb - you don't even need vodka! Hehe :) Take this for example:
Using instinct helps the band with their daily lives. Our song "Bugs", says Whiskey Reverb, translates very well to Russian chanson style'. To say nothing of French Chanson (TM).
And we'll tell you this much: If you have some Whiskey Reverb - you don't even need vodka! Hehe :) Take this for example:
JetЛаг-2010 presents: Dr. Draw at The Main Stage
Supreme violinist Dr Draw,
At his euphoric show
Will leave no
body unfazed. He plays that Electronification
And Improvisation.
And can I even suggest some French ChansoNation?(TM)
He's coming to us from Toronto,
He'll play that music pronto
At JetLag, you'll see Dr. Draw!
Draw your attention and sit back in awe!
It's enough to even hear him once before you withdraw,
But to SEE him once - is best of all!
At his euphoric show
Will leave no
body unfazed. He plays that Electronification
And Improvisation.
And can I even suggest some French ChansoNation?(TM)
He's coming to us from Toronto,
He'll play that music pronto
At JetLag, you'll see Dr. Draw!
Draw your attention and sit back in awe!
It's enough to even hear him once before you withdraw,
But to SEE him once - is best of all!
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