http://www.festive.net Electronic Music Blog Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:51:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This blog used to be about my professional life and interests. Now it's about my love of electronic music. Hope you enjoy. http://www.festive.net/2009/01/24/switching-gears/ I now live in New York City and I know a long-lost friend of mine is living in Queens. The trouble is that I don't know how to get a hold of him. So if you're in Queens and know a John McCormick who's obsessed with the New ... http://www.festive.net/2008/11/15/john-mccormick-you-out-there/ I don't know quite what to say. I'm choked. Remarkable talent gone. "A top athlete’s beauty is next to impossible to describe directly. Or to evoke. Federer’s forehand is a great liquid whip, his backhand a one-hander that he can drive flat, load with topspin, or slice — the ... http://www.festive.net/2008/09/17/dfw-as-religious-experience/ ... in history A fascinating look at the Amen Break: [Tags]Amen break, drum 'n bass, hip hop, jungle[/Tags] http://www.festive.net/2007/10/28/the-most-important-drum-loop/ Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending the Berkeley Rep's stage production of After the Quake. After the Quake is based on a collection of short stories by Japanese author and Gen X darling Haruki Murakami. It's a slightly surreal tale with much of the action taking place ... http://www.festive.net/2007/10/28/after-the-quake-berkeley-rep/ Don't you wish you had more time to just sit back and watch some good ol' TV? Oh wait, you've got your TIVO to help make sure you don't miss a minute of your favorite shows. But is it helping or hurting? Here's a fascinating excerpt from ... http://www.festive.net/2007/10/17/sitcoms-mental-health/ Unlike Canada, one has to endorse one's checks (cheques) before depositing them into an ABM (ATM) in California.  Who would have thunk it?  I've had two checks rejected.  Consequently my new bank account remains empty.  :( http://www.festive.net/2007/10/16/its-the-little-things/ I'm new to San Fran so I'm taking every opportunity I can to get out and meet people. In that spirit I attended Blogger Night at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music on Saturday night. It was a night filled with contemporary classical music as part of their ... http://www.festive.net/2007/10/15/music-on-this-monday/ I was initially intrigued by Super Crunchers because my company, Offermatica, is featured in it. So be on guard: I have reason to like this book. That said -- this glowing review is firmly rooted in my love of the data-based decision paradigm -- not my pride in ... http://www.festive.net/2007/10/08/super-crunchers-by-ian-ayres/ Trying to figure out public transit in a new city is a bit of a drag. (No I don't have a car yet :)) I've grown frustrated with 511.org and wanted something better. Hopstop.com is the answer. The ability to save addresses is big. ... http://www.festive.net/2007/09/30/sunday-travels/