Top 10s for 2008: Thomas Halberstad
Top ten 2008 musical related stuff...
01. The news of new Bob Hund stuff.
They did a couple of shows then news emerged of a 2009 tour accompanied by a new album. They have been my heroes for a long time and it's going to be great to hear some new stuff.
02. Jonathan Johansson – Innan vi faller. From Musik med: on PSL.
Can be found here: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2008/10/17/musik-med-jonathan-johansson/
It's even better than the original version, which is also fantastic and can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/jonathanojohansson
03. The discovery of Burial.
As the case with Jonathan Johansson, I didn't think music could move me in this way any more. Burial takes me places, gives me wishes and urges and even though the album, his second one (at least I think Burial is a he) is a 2007 release, I just discovered it.
04. Fennez and Sakamoto.
Another 2007 release and another album that has found it's way onto my list. Two of my favourite sonic elements; acoustic piano and future noise/glitch.
05. My own record being released.
After two and a half years of on/off work happiness/frustration the record finally got done and released. Some might say that I should have this at number 1, but the fact is that my own music doesn't move me like the music of my heroes or people making music sounding like they've plugged into my head. With my own music it's the creation part, which exceeds all other feelings in completion. Maybe that should have been at number one; creating music. Maybe next year.
06. Hints about a Jason Lytle solo album.
Well, not so much hints as an out right statement, found here http://www.jasonlytle.com/
Nothing has surfaced yet though. When he played in (and let's face it; was) Grandaddy he was a huge influence on me sound wise.
07. Spotify.
The future of everyday music consumption. I'll bet you that everyone will tag along. iTunes 9 will surly have an equal functionality. Found here: http://www.spotify.com/en/
08. Mac + iTunes
I bought a Mac this year. Had to in order to keep working with the audio recording software that I like. I know that iTunes also is available on PC, but I never really got around to checking it out. I am however checking it out now! I don't think I have ever bought so much music.
09. Concert: Thåström live at Slottskogsvallen
Never really liked Thåström. I don't know why. This concert however changed my mind. He played as opening act to Kent and the setting was less then ideal; the stage was too big for his four piece; the sun was out (in fact it was full daylight); the sound was so-so, but they pulled it of and the rendition of his songs by monophonic synth, drums, bass, and acoustic guitar was superb.
10. Pocket organ.
I turned thirty this year. Sux ass. I got a nice gift from some of my friends; a pocket organ, just like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTO_Hq50FKs
Expect to hear it on my next record!
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Tomas Halberstad's debut solo album "The anger" is out now.
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