Not only that, the guy who runs the site is a pro Flash developer. He says “My body lives in Brazil, my mind lives in Japan, and the guitar is my instrument”. That’s very interesting because my body is in Japan, my mind is in Brazil and I play the guitar too.

News From South is a cool site, check it out.

I was very impressed by the Tokyo Hacker Space meeting last night held at the Pink Cow in Shibuya (9th June 2009). The meeting went well with around 20 people and some of them had really done their homework in trying to make this a reality.

I’m purposefully going to be a little vague as it maybe a little early to discuss the details of the meeting. Also, I’d like to wait for other members to digest what was put out there and respond before I comment on proposals that might change in the future. Suffice it to say, a comprehensive and well thought out proposal was made regarding a space that could be used as well as the financial framework to run the whole project. Excitng things are happening in Tokyo and it would be great to be involved with such a diverse and intelligent group of people.

What’s my interest in all of this? I actually only have a very rudimentary knowledge of computing and anything that needs to be plugged into a wall. However, as a musician, I would be interested in collaborating in some art – music – tech crossover projects. If the latest books are to be believed, it’s not enough to make things function, they have to look pretty too. These books are of course written to make artists and musicians feel better about themselves.

Before I digress, here’s to Tokyo Hacker Space becoming a reality. Again, I will write more one more responses have come in regarding last night’s meeting.

Next meeting Meeting at at Respekt Cafe 2f 7pm Tuesday June 16th 2009

As I mentioned Dan Deacon in my last blog entry I thought I should write a little something about him. I could tell you that he has been described as an absurdist electronic music composer and performer. I could also tell you he uses some very basic synths, and effects units to make some of the most high energy, driving, psychedelic, electronica you have ever heard. I could also tell you his lyrics don’t make sense, at least sober. However, that’s all been talked about and really you have to discover him or yourself. Instead I have a few observations on why I think he rocketh

1) He doesn’t care that he’s a nerd

2) He probably doesn’t care that an asshole like me would call him a nerd

3) The music is full on, fun, raw and it rocks. 

4) He demands audience participation through his regular dance off competitions where he asks people to dance “sassy as fuck”.  

Quite a bit different from a U2 concert. Anyway, enjoy the interview and you can check out his music on youtube. 

All I want to know now is when is he coming to Japan? Well come on Dan tell us?