Tomorrow's World

Early in the morning, before I remove my mask and face the pain of solar radiation and subsequent retinal damage, I dream of the future.  I ponder on Einstein's theories which allow for time travel.  I consider harnessing the power of an exploding neutron star to power my travel through time. 

I weigh my options between going back to view alien lifeforms teaching the Egyptians how to build hydrogen-fueled powerplants (some call them pyramids) and distribute power wirelessly (Tesla later figured this out, but that is another story). 

However, I think I'd prefer to warp into the future and witness Tomorrow's World.  Listen to this new band which consists of a member from New Young Pony Club, and the other from Air.  As evidenced, analog circuitry will exist in the future, as it resonates with an imperfect humanity.

Can You Accept This? Siriusmo - Femuscle

Who else loves this?  Long live the machines.

I've Got to Get Back to the Bay

Sometimes, early in the morning, the ocean calls to me.  She calls to me.  Sometimes, I sit and dream of the old times down by the bay.  These guys, Metronomy, have brought me back.  


All I need in my music is a simple drum beat, some deep bass, and some easy keyboard lines.  This is it.  This is The Bay.

Princess Chelsea - The Cigarette Duet

Minimalism is fun.  Only after all components of a circumstance, a storyline, or a song, have been removed, save the essentials, can you truly know where you stand.

Cults - Go Outside

Cult behavior is so intriguing to me.  It can be argued that sometimes there is a fine-line between cult behavior and organizational socialization.  If a company, for example, influences your ideals, goals, morales, objectives, etc., at what point could they ask you to do something you wouldn't normally do and you would do it?  Would you overtly lie to somebody?  Would you withhold information from somebody else which could potentially cause them to leave the organization?  Would you exclude somebody, would you cutoff family and friends from communication with you?

All organizations are dangerous for this reason -- all individuals must not lose their identity or blindly follow anything or anyone.  We must always keep our minds independent and cautious.

This song is by a band called Cults.  The song is simple and very good.

La Roux - Reflections are Protections

It is no secret that I have kids.  Can you believe that?  The currator of Ohm's Law is a human!  3 boys, to be exact.  All young. 

From their earliest years, I have tried to teach them the importance of listening to good music.  When each one of them were babies, I would sing them Kraftwerk - Neon Lights on a nightly basis.  When Yo Gabba Gabba introduced them to Mark Mothersbaugh, I started listening to Devo in the car.  The result?  3 Kraftwerk fans, 3 Devo fans.  3 fans of analog. 

My youngest son is now 4 (bottom photo).  He has enjoyed analog his entire life, but now he is addicted to the analog tones which originate from the camp of La Roux.

Looking to the future, I am not concerned they will get involved with drugs, or something equally stupid, as they seem too smart for that type of behavior.  However, sometimes, late at night, when my defenses are down, I worry that they will turn their backs on analog.

This is my youngest son's favorite song this week:

We Wait for Entertainment

I sat at my desk yesterday waiting... waiting for entertainment.  Across the sea, a friend and colleague, Colin, heard my silent cry for help and posted this.

From Sweden, may I present you with Those Dancing Days...

Northern Labour Party - September 30th, 2011 @ Fitzgerald's in HB

Colin was deported from our country.  He is now in Germany, but we still love him.

Northern Labour Party will debut their new drummer, John Poblick, September 30th.  Some may be asking why he looks so mad in this photo.  It is because he wants to destroy you.

The Kill Frequency 9PM

Northern Labour Party 10PM

Make a declaration on the FB event:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159307474146067

Fitzgerald's

19171 Magnolia St.

Huntington Beach, CA

Samhain - Archangel

In the 7th grade, I had a friend who was from the UK that attended our junior high school.  His hair hung down in front of his face and terminated to a point.  I was a little familair with punk, as my brothers were into that stuff, but I wasn't really familair with Samhain, as we were not a Samhain family.  This kid worshipped Samhain. 

Listening to this stuff as an adult, I feel that the music couldn't be simpler.  Of course, simplicity is genius, but this stuff is way straight forward.  But... keeping with the idea that a band should perform for the song and support the melody, Samhain pulls it off on Archangel.

New to the Ohm's Law Family - Layout Noise

The most recent addition to the Ohm's family is Layout Noise, a new project formed by former Northern Labour Party drummer, Colin Altena. This project will rely on electricity, acoustic vibrations, and instrument cables to convey the emotions latent in German and Dutch architecture. Track their progress here for now.

The Horrors - Still Life

Have you heard this yet? The Horrors, man. I love their material.

This is for those...

Who want to keep it thick...

Joy Division - Passover (live)

Keep it dark, keep it bleak.

More Mirrors

Here they are, performing live for you.  Listen to the sequence, listen to the passion of the electronics. 

I am thankful for all Kraftwerk has done for mankind.  I am thankful for these students of Kraftwerk for taking the torch.

When I die, there will be a simple sequence on a loop playing at my funeral.

New Music from The Cars

This is a few weeks late, so I apologize.  The good news is that The Cars have some new tunes.  The better news is that this new song actually sounds like The Cars.

We present to you, The Cars - Sad Song.

John Foxx Interview

For those who do not know John Foxx, please come of age, or rather, transcend backward through time.  Travel back to an era when these machines which produce synthetic sounds were relatively new and fragile.  Then, travel back into the present day, and listen to the man who shirks the modern, virtual, emulations of his now "traditional" tools.  Please listen carefully as he discusses his love of analog equipment.  Analog is imperfect, which makes it more human, and pleasing to our imperfect ears.

LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change

Yeah, I know, relax.  Are we not supposed to like him because he is on the cover of Spin?  Whatever, the lead keyboard riff on this tune is so good.

Live version:

Principe Valiente - The Night

I noticed that it is interesting that this video popped-up as a recommendation after the NLP - Less Than Three official video on YouTube.

I guess if there was a Swedish Northern Labour Party, it would sound like this:

Northern Labour Party - Less Than Three Video (Official)

Here it is, the latest music video from Northern Labour Party.  This was directed by Shea Formaneck.

Northern Labour Party - Live in Huntington Beach, CA this Friday Night

Colin, the drummer of NLP, is playing his last California show with the group on Friday, 03-11-11, at Fitzgerald's in Huntington Beach, CA.  His final shows with the band will be in Provo and Salt Lake City, UT on April 1st and 2nd, 2011. 

We are all so sad to see him move back to Holland, but we are excited for the new adventures which await him there.

Photo Credit:  Jon McFerson