Author Archives: Balint

Bouncing Balls

Posted on Saturday, 12/03/05 by Balint

You hate ads? So do I. But you’ll love this one. See the movie in low quality, in high quality, and then read about it some more. Oh yes: and see some pictures, of course.

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Plastic People Of The Universe

Posted on Sunday, 11/20/05 by Balint

A band from the Czech Republic. Did you ever hear about them? The name is a bit familiar, isn’t it? They’re coming to Hungary now (press “English” there and click on the previous link again), and here’s their story. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 3 Comments

Top 50 Worst Guitar Solos

Posted on Wednesday, 11/16/05 by Balint

What would possess us to compile the worst guitar solos in history? I mean, come on, it’s no great feat to list the best guitar solos ever. Just put Hendrix, Page, Clapton, and Gilmour in the Top 10 and everyone’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bizarre, Music, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 12 Comments

Clapping Music

Posted on Wednesday, 11/09/05 by Balint

Do you like Steve Reich? I love his works. Allmost all are the same (of course not true), but just beautiful. Recently I’ve found his homepage, and a video with “Clapping Music ” on it – from ’74. Again: I … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Music | 2 Comments

In France

Posted on Saturday, 11/05/05 by Balint

I mean: in Paris. What the hell is going on???? (See some pictures here)

Posted in In The News, Politics | 4 Comments

Beefheart ’74

Posted on Wednesday, 11/02/05 by Balint

Is anyone here who happens to like Captain Beefheart?

Posted in Music, Pop Cult | 7 Comments

Zappaween 2005

Posted on Saturday, 10/29/05 by Balint

It’s today: Bogus Pomp Celebrating Modern Music’s Greatest Composer, FRANK ZAPPA. Will anyone be there?

Posted in Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa News | 1 Comment

Newly Wed

Posted on Friday, 10/28/05 by Balint

But it’s a secret. I won’t tell you who they are.

Posted in Zappa Misc | 5 Comments

Ride My Face To Milano

Posted on Thursday, 10/20/05 by Balint

…to hear the Metropolis Orchestra playing FZ’s music in an event called A Zappa Halloween Night (29 ottobre). “CLUUU-UUUCK!! CLUUU-UUUCK!!”

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Audio/Video | 3 Comments

“ZAPPADAG!” – Zapmen of Belgium, unite!

Posted on Monday, 10/17/05 by Balint

Zappa-day in Genk, Belgium! It seems to me, that one time it used to be a regular program (in Eindhoven, I think… Am I right?) After some FZ videos the belgian group Wrong Object will play. Hey! (from United Mutations)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Audio/Video | 3 Comments

3 Guys from Albany

Posted on Wednesday, 10/12/05 by Balint

Some audio-poetry: The Three Guys are, Charlie Rossiter, DanWilcox, and Tom Nattel, friends who share the idea that poetry should be part of society rather than apart from it – relevant, communicative and, above all, honest. Tom Nattel has a … Continue reading →

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Milk Rap

Posted on Monday, 10/10/05 by Balint

“We got the big bad Bessie with the M-I-L-K!” See the video here.

Posted in Bizarre, Silly | 3 Comments

Alison Lapper Pregnant

Posted on Saturday, 09/24/05 by Balint

“It is a work about courage, beauty and defiance, which both captures and represents all that is best about our great city. Alison Lapper pregnant is a modern heroine – strong, formidable and full of hope. It is a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Visual Arts | 4 Comments

Critical Mass

Posted on Friday, 09/23/05 by Balint

Yesterday it was a day of Critical Mass here in Budapest. This town was not really (=really not) designed for bicycle use, so the organisers wished to show the existence of this mass – the ones who want to ride … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, In The News | 5 Comments

Katrina (4)

Posted on Thursday, 09/15/05 by Balint

The Google Maps page is updated: if you search for “New Orleans”, you’ll find a new category called “Katrina” – a “before and after” experience with one click. An empty town – just unbelieveable. Some more pictures at Digital Globe.

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