Better Than Friday - 181 (Patreon)
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Good afternoon everyone, wishing you a nice weekend.
All is fine here, finishing up 'A Sport and a Pastime' by James Salter - A story detailing the evolution of an intensely erotic relationship. The writing is very impressive.
1. Book to read: Yoga by Emmanuele Carrère
A book by a French author (a friend of Houellebecq) about, I believe, himself, and how shortly after an attempt to gather material for his new book, an introduction to Yoga, while on a silent retreat, his entire life, which seemed to have been going so well, completely falls apart.
Looks to be a great dark comedy.
2. William T. Vollmann Interview
Strange Character. I've heard great things. Looking forward to reading him.
3. 'Old Norse' Youtube Channel
Yeah Old Norse Poetry sounds fucking rad.
4. Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos
Love Ribot. Iconic guitar sound.
Here's a terrific album from these guys.
Also, he recently wrote a book.
Ribot previously played guitar for Tom Waits.
One of my favorites they did together is Hoist That Rag.
Phenomenal, legendary electronic music from Underworld.
Shocked I haven't already posted it. NOTHING sounds like this...Pioneering.
Listened to it a lot in Detroit.
Ibis. These guys are everywhere here.