Monday, April 14, 2008
TANSO presents: SOUNDEYE - New Directions in Chinese Music
Tanso Presents: SOUNDEYE - New Directions in Chinese Music
A Free 3 day screening event of Documentaries, Films, Music Videos, Live Performance and Talk about the vibrant new Chinese Music Scene.
LOOK, LISTEN and EXPLORE!
TANSO (which is Mandarin for discover), a new organization set up to spotlight new & modern music from China is proud to present SOUNDEYE from April 25 - 27.
This three day screening event at U of T's Hart House will explore the vibrant new music scene in China. We will show rare, unseen & exciting footage from a diverse range of artists, covering a variety of musical genres: from Electronica, Experimental Noise, sound art, Punk, Post Wave to New Folk and Rock. Two feature length documentaries will provide a concise overview of the cutting edge musical movements in Hong Kong & Mainland China. We are also screening a variety of music videos, which should interest artists, die-hard music followers, casual music fans or simply those with an interest in anything Chinese.
SOUNDEYE will spotlight the coolest Indie labels from all over China, such as Shenzhen's WE PLAY (run by Zen Lu), Beijing's Shansui, Hong Kong's NoiseAsia (founded by the multi-faceted Dickson Dee), and the well known Beijing imprint Subjam (run by the prolific Yan Jun). These names are unfamiliar in the West, but they are the future of Chinese new music - an emerging movement of new and innovative artists.
TANSO wishes to highlight all aspects of the exciting new music scene from East Asia - including the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. SOUNDEYE is the first event in a series that will open Canadians' doors to a world of creativity that few have yet to discover. We are committed to bringing the best of China's various independent music scenes, artists working in new media & sound art.
TANSO is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to build a bridge between Canada and China by facilitating cultural exchange via music and art. Join us at our inaugural event as we welcome Spring with some aural & visual stimulation.
FREE ADMISSION
Time: April 25, 26, 27, 2008
Location: The Hart House, East Common Room, U of T Downtown Campus
For more information or press inquiry, go to www.TANSO.ca
Or contact us at Soundeye.Tanso@gmail.com
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Daily Schedule:
Apr 25, Fri. 8pm-1am, Opening Party
8:30-11, Feature Documentary
April 26, Sat, 7pm-1am, The Experimental Sound
7:30-9,
9:30-11,
Apr 27, Sun, 1pm-1am, The New Era
1:30-3:30,
4:30-7,
8:00, Feature Documentary
An on-site exhibit of innovative poster designs in the Chinese new music scene.
For more information or press inquiry, go to www.TANSO.ca
Or contact us at Soundeye.Tanso@gmail.com
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SOUNDEYE - New Directions in Chinese Music
A 3 day screening event of Documentaries, Films, Music Videos, Live Performance and Talk about the vibrant new Chinese Music Scene.
April 25, 26, 27 @ The Hart House, U of T downtown Campus
For more info and complete screening schedule, visit www.TANSO.ca
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Every year I received a birthday coupon from The edge music listener club
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Yan -
Sorry I didn't get you a card, I'm really cheap.
BUT. I did get you something. It's below...it's a free entree at Jack Astor's. Now you only have two weeks to use the coupon.
Just print this whole e-mail, bring it with you, and be sure to have some picture I.D. handy. Here's your coupon code:
627529 15458 4790478 5
What I'm really trying to say is... Just have a great birthday and stuff.
later,
js
Sunday, June 17, 2007
A summer of uncertainty
A summer filled with changes; Where does it take us to; Stability doesn't belong to this season; We are the kind cannot bear the lightness of being; Surprise me!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Pekin Express
Monday, April 16, 2007
Random road trip
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
JOIN ME or SPONSOR ME!
My friend Phoutty and I are going to climb the CN Tower on April 28, 2007.
"Global Warming, also called climate change is the single biggest environmental threat facing our world today! In order to help WWF-Canada fight global warming on behalf of people like you and me, I've decided to climb the 1,776 steps of the CN Tower. While I will do the climbing, I need you to help me raise needed funds."
JOIN me or SPONSOR me and BEAT the global warming
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Mar 15th, 2007
"Good-bye" is not an ending
when you know that people care,
For miles may come between you,
but warm thoughts are always there...
"Good-bye" is not an ending
but a different start for you,
A time for making brand-new friends
and seeing dreams come true...
"Good-bye" is not an ending,
for you'll find along life's way
Within your heart you'll always have
a part of yesterday.
when you know that people care,
For miles may come between you,
but warm thoughts are always there...
"Good-bye" is not an ending
but a different start for you,
A time for making brand-new friends
and seeing dreams come true...
"Good-bye" is not an ending,
for you'll find along life's way
Within your heart you'll always have
a part of yesterday.
When can this come to Canada?
The New York Times: One Number That Will Ring All Your Phones
Here are some of the highlight features which I'd like to have on my phone:
"CUSTOMIZE GREETINGS - Control freaks, rejoice. You can actually record a different voice mail greeting for each person in your address book: “Hi, sugarcheeks” for your sweetheart; “Can’t take your call right now, I’m out looking for a better job” for your mother.
Finally, you can tell GrandCentral to answer certain people’s calls with the classic three-tone “The number you have dialed is no longer in service” message. Telestalkers, bill collectors and ex-lovers come to mind. Never has technology been so deliciously evil." SWEET!
"SWITCH LINES - Anytime during a call, you can press the * key to make all of your phones ring again, so that you can pick up on a different phone in midconversation, unbeknownst to the person on the other end. For example, if you’re heading out the door, you can switch a landline call to your cellphone — or as you arrive home, a cell call to a landline, in order to save airtime minutes. "
"QUICK CHANGES - With a quick click at GrandCentral.com, you can direct all calls to voice mail when you don’t want to be disturbed; direct all calls to a new, temporary number (like a hotel); or prevent your home line from ringing during work hours."
"WEB BUTTONS - You can install a “call me” button on your Web site — a great, free way to field calls from your eBay, MySpace or dating-service Web page without actually posting your phone number."
"RINGBACK MUSIC - This bizarre little feature is evidently popular with young cellphone users in Europe, but is still rare in the United States. It lets you replace the ringing sounds the caller hears while waiting for you to answer (what Lily Tomlin would describe as “one ringy-dingy, two ringy-dingys”) with music—in GrandCentral’s case, any MP3 file of your choice. "
I am not sure about this feature. In China, almost everyone who has a cellphone is using this feature on their phone. And I found it quite annoying.
Anyway, my point is when I can get to play with all these on my phone in Canada?!
An angry me holding a boring phone
Here are some of the highlight features which I'd like to have on my phone:
"CUSTOMIZE GREETINGS - Control freaks, rejoice. You can actually record a different voice mail greeting for each person in your address book: “Hi, sugarcheeks” for your sweetheart; “Can’t take your call right now, I’m out looking for a better job” for your mother.
Finally, you can tell GrandCentral to answer certain people’s calls with the classic three-tone “The number you have dialed is no longer in service” message. Telestalkers, bill collectors and ex-lovers come to mind. Never has technology been so deliciously evil." SWEET!
"SWITCH LINES - Anytime during a call, you can press the * key to make all of your phones ring again, so that you can pick up on a different phone in midconversation, unbeknownst to the person on the other end. For example, if you’re heading out the door, you can switch a landline call to your cellphone — or as you arrive home, a cell call to a landline, in order to save airtime minutes. "
"QUICK CHANGES - With a quick click at GrandCentral.com, you can direct all calls to voice mail when you don’t want to be disturbed; direct all calls to a new, temporary number (like a hotel); or prevent your home line from ringing during work hours."
"WEB BUTTONS - You can install a “call me” button on your Web site — a great, free way to field calls from your eBay, MySpace or dating-service Web page without actually posting your phone number."
"RINGBACK MUSIC - This bizarre little feature is evidently popular with young cellphone users in Europe, but is still rare in the United States. It lets you replace the ringing sounds the caller hears while waiting for you to answer (what Lily Tomlin would describe as “one ringy-dingy, two ringy-dingys”) with music—in GrandCentral’s case, any MP3 file of your choice. "
I am not sure about this feature. In China, almost everyone who has a cellphone is using this feature on their phone. And I found it quite annoying.
Anyway, my point is when I can get to play with all these on my phone in Canada?!
An angry me holding a boring phone
