the social network

like everyone else i've now seen the social network. it was a really very quality film. better than fight club? maybe, i haven't decided, but definitely a 4.5 stars. one stand out factor, apart from jesse eisenberg and the quality direction, was the great soundtrack. reznor did a good job

ehh christmas?

I tried to post an actual blog post about my actual life yesterday, but my BlogSpace iPhone app was apparently 'suspicious activity' in google's eyes. i guess i have to say goodbye to my dreams of updating in bed.

the bike is still out of commission so i've borrowed a friend's skateboard to keep my cred up even whilst out of action. this is bound to be interesting.

so i've decided to quit my job, clean shit up, get my shit together and sort shit out before i go back to uni next year. bring it on?

today has also proven to be my first foray into Adobe InDesign. watch out, world.

peace out

kyü

In 17 months, Sydney Uni’s Kyü’s Freya Berkhoüt and Alyx Dennïson have performed their first live show, recorded their first tracks, paired up with fantastic band Parades, and even released their first album. It’s been nothing short of an absolute whirlwind for the quiet, unassuming duo. With the self-titled Kyü, the pair have asserted their unique sound on Sydney, and started critics’ heads nodding over the city.

One part acoustic tribal drums, two parts clever vocal harmonies, one part soundtrack to the Lion King. It’s been said before, but it’s worth saying again – what Kyü creates is more auditory art than pop music. Pure vocal harmonies seep in and out of acoustic rolling drums. Pianos, synths and even a guitar provide a subtle backing track, but always play second fiddle to Alyx and Freya themselves. Lyrics change between prayer-like chants (check out ‘Koi’) and repeating phrases. Every track has a great mix of melodies, harmonies, and vocal power.

Vocal instrumentation, it’s fair to say, plays the leading role in the pair’s debut. Still, if you've had a chance to see Kyü live, it's clear that the duo is just as talented with a glockenspiel and set of drums. Watching them perform ‘Sunny in Splodges’ at O-Week this year was a visual treat. Their timid demeanor transformed into one powerful overcoming voice as soon as the music started rolling. Attacking the one drum in sync as the track hits its peak, there’s no shortage of energy on stage.

The only downfall of this album may be that the energy felt in live shows doesn’t come through a set of speakers in the same way. Although, the same could be said of any band in the country.

As a powerful musical soundscape, this smart album can hardly be faulted. Kyü is a smart album that’s come quickly to Berkhoüt and Dennïson, exploded them onto Sydney's live scene just as fast.

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