Day&Night

Hereby a photo report of the "backstage" of the last photo shoot I did. Whether its fashion or sportswear styling, doesn't really matter to me if I keep doing things.

The hottest spot for surf at the Galicia coast, couple of young guys, surfers (not models I highlight), a normal day at the beach, plus couple of photographers, producers and me doing the styling.
Was pretty much fun, though a long day of work, nearly 12 hours. The results though, very satifying.

                                                                           The beach

                                                What was supposed to be something similar to this





                                                                     Ended up like this





I remember when I was quite young and started to listen techno music, the love parade was one of my "role events" I always wanted to attend. It has history, and it's held in Germany since 1989.
This year there were over 1.4 million attendants when the organization expected 700-800 thousand...

I'm not saying that there's a good way to die, but going somewhere to have fun, release all your negative energy and turn it into positive, together with many people you don't know and with music...this makes me very sad. Lately so many catastrophic events are happening, I just think the world has gone crazy. I remember now, some years ago how that crazy lunatic opened fire at Carl Cox party somewhere in latin america and killed people...
It's needless to discuss how they thought it would just be one of those unforgettable days in partying. And I cannot remain silent in front of this tragedy.
As you can see in the second video some of the people which were near the wall could get their way out climbing, but what about the thousands that were in the middle, or elsewhere!? Well 20 of them didin't make it.
I'm not sure if there should be someone responsible for this, but all I say is that these things were not happening so often before.
RIP to all the victims in this sad sad story and support for all their families and friends.

After what happened the festival, which began in 1989, has been canceled and won't continue out of respect for the victims.
More info for what exactly happened and images here:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/07/24/germany.panic.deaths/index.html

It's been some time now that I truly defend my theory that apart from electronic music and jazz, everything else is pretty muddy lately. This last week though I went to 3 different concerts to hear Erykah Badu presenting New Amerykah Part 2, Morcheeba with Blood Like Lemonade and the lovely norwegian duo Kings Of Convenience touring Declaration Of Dependence.
This pretty much changed a bit my theory, because the three new albums were pretty amazing and high quality.

I'm speechless in front of Erykah's voice and performance and her whole crew. Whoever went to any of her concerts knows what I'm talking about. No need for more explanation. Some short videos from the concert worth seing for the ones who couldn't make it.

                                                         Kings Of Convenience


I happened to know these guys with their "I don't know what I can save you from" track, Royksopp remix some years ago, and I searched for more of their music when I found out that they are a brilliant duo. I mean really, their voices match so perfectly and it's incredible how just the two of them, with two guitars can do what they do. Super soft music, great for my ipod when I travel or in the car.








                             MORCHEEBA



No need to present Morcheeba and Skye with one of the most amazing female voices. Two years ago I went to their concert, but unfortunately I was not very impressed as they had a new vocalist. This time though with Skye's return, they presented the new album which I really liked. Especially "I Am The Spring" track. Also did some classics, which being able to listen live was just one time moment.












And one of the bombs for me played by Martin Buttrich last night at Ghoa, where we had also behind the decks Audiofly, Luca Bacchetti and Davide Squillace.

I am personally in love with Armani's latest frame collection. Amazing vintage shapes which I totally adore. Will definitely try to get one of these soon.

mobilee Rooftop Sonar 2010 - Pan-Pot & Guy Gerber - Saturday Grand Final from mobilee records on Vimeo.

I didn't have enough time to write a post on the 15th of July, the black date in the fashion world, when 13 years ago the legend Gianni Versace was killed by a psycho fan. But I will dedicate this video from 1995 ( I was 10, but believe me I already knew these faces ). You can see all the legends in the fashion world on this runwaym which even until today - 15 years later are still down to business. No comments on the elegance of the collection. So real, so authentic, so eternal!

                  I just got this from my friend Alina and made me smile, so I share my smile with you.

In between a thought I just read in my " The Secret calendar" for today, which is already hanging at my desk. You're really gonna love it.
Translation from Bulgarian: Irina Petrova lol

The thought develops as a word. The word develops as an action. The action develops as a habit. The habit grows into a character. So watch carefully the thought and her ways. And let it rise from love, born from the concern about all living creatures.

Well this track I had totally forgotten was reminded to me by Erykah Badu's dj who spinned amazing tunes right before she came out on stage yesterday. I still haven't got all the videos and shots done, but soon I'll post it together with Morcheeba concert and Kings Of Convenience one, this Thursday!
Stay tuned!

So this may be more of a philosophical post about life, and those paths we take which take us somewhere. So much has happened through the last year in my life, so many changes and new paths I've decided to take which always lead to a change that I started to think of all this. I remember a favourite quote of mine once used to be 'Every beginning is a consequence. Every beginning ends something'. And until we realise and think of this every minute of our lives, we will never be completely happy. First, to think cold and not let instant emotions lead us. Second, to think well of all the risks of that path and all the consequences. Third, to have the guts to take those consequences of our actions once we acted and learn from them. Because the game is all about play and learn...do you ever win? That's something you can tell in the end.


Sometimes we learn aching and sometimes laughing. The thing is we will always learn until the end, always something new, always suffer certain situation which we haven't experienced before. And as that would be the first time, we would have to think well of alll the paths, all the risks and all the consequences. And even if we did, we're not safe not to be wrong. And basically that's the funny and at the same time risky rollercoaster of life. Every action has a reaction, therefore we draw our own picture of life ourselves. Just make sure you do it carefully, cause in the end you can't borrow anything from it. Stains will always remain on it.

Oh, and 3 last things....


What a wonderful world it can be...




Find home.




Believe in destiny.




And listen to Zero 7.

This is a legendary album for me and also a big part of my life. Heard it first at Totally Romantic Bar at Kabakum, and fell instantly in love with the whole album which had brought a magical atmosphere at the venue, the sea, the sand and the sky. All the songs are so emotional, so soft and so touching, that I can never get enough from those sweet-sour melodies.

The album was released in 2004 by Naked Music and was the full-length debut of Gaelle Adisson. She's a singer, songwriter and producer of the album and like many others she combines various styles of music to create that particular sound.

So hard to choose which song to post, because the 12 tracks are just unique and each one is so different, but here it goes, one of the slow jams.

age - Now this group has a serious influence on me. Years ago it was one of my top music bands. Really amazing videos plus the voice of Shirley Manson is just unique.


And here’s my favourite, eternal track.