Sunday, August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

A get away from the hot summer days, I find relief in music, a movie in air conditioning or a good book to read outdoors for succor under a nice Palm or sprawling Madrona  tree. Granted I've been in an artistic mood which my volition reflects.

For about a week now, I've been listening to an old favorite of mine. Discovered at the turn of the millennium, it was recommended to me by a Brit I'd known from Soquel, CA and later in London, UK. Track #2 is my first choice yet the whole album both disc A & B are best listened to in the manner of which the title of the album suggests.

LTJ Bukem's "Logical Progression", a purists drum and base album highly recommend as an introduction to this electronic genre.

I chose a couple of obscure movies and I'll only mention one here. The one faded greatly toward its end but still worth a look for artistic merits and as recent historical reference. The title eludes to fabulous but not to be deceived as the main character is well known for her fame + troubles

American avant garde film
I'm totally excited about my new book, from Amazon.com for only $5.00! The bargain price purchase was made upon recommendation by a dear friend. Derived from a few discussions with different friends at different places and times about architecture or what it lacks in Los Angeles. 

So far, its comprehensive judgements seem to be based on facts. However, I'm curious to read much more in reference to the author being known to apologize for Pop Art. Furthermore, his assessment of what is referred to as "Dingbat architecture of freeway land" is an intriguing subject and how it may relate to those noteworthy structures not to be belittled.

Los Angeles - The Architecture of Four Ecologies by Reyner Banham

Last, as the 2012 Olympics close today- the Americans, without a doubt, dominated. I have to say, I was awestruck by this guy and his performance on the uneven bars. Many moments were favorites but this one tops the list.

The Netherlands' Epke Zonderland
won the Olympic gold medal in the men's gymnastics horizontal bar.