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November, 2009:

Cyrille – Manipoi

Nov 10th, 2009
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Khan posted this on Facebook the other day and I’d have to say it’s the most impressive object manipulation video I’ve seen in a while. I hesitate to call it a poi video because of the amazing crossover he blends between poi, contact ball and meteor. Cyrille is a spinner from France who performed in the Flow Show last year. I didn’t know him prior to that event but he was probably the most mind blowing performer for me. His meditative stage presence was enrapturing while the moves were so technically difficult they were difficult to contemplate.

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53 – Sidecar, Brecken Demo for Hoop Technique

Nov 9th, 2009
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Last night Spiral, Lauren and I headed over to Brecken’s new place at the Vulcan to video her demo footage for the Hoop technique DVD. Brecken is loving the Vulcan so far and the place seems to fit her well. She has put a lot of work into polishing up her private space, even installing a brand new hardwood floor and giving it a slick new paint job. It’s great that we have another hooper immersed in the depth of the Vulcan tech approach to object manipulation.

While sitting in one of the Vulcan courtyards, we were talking to Sidecar Tommy of Beat’s Antique. I mentioned digging the “53 – Sidecar” track that he had posted on Soundcloud. (http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search?q=53+-+sidecar ) He asked which version I was talking about, his version or MiMosa’s. Although I posted the track here a week or two ago, I hadn’t realized that there are two versions of the song. This morning I looked it up and here they are. I appreciate being able to see the track in progress. Can’t wait to buy a copy once it is actually released.

At the moment, I think I dig Tommy’s version just a bit more than MiMosa’s but both are killer. They describe it nicely, the track is “pretty and dirty.”

MiMosa’s Version
53 – Sidecar T0MMY n’ Tigran MiM0SA by TigranMiMoSA

Tommy’s Version
53 – sidecar by sidecartommy

Baz Luhrmann – Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

Nov 7th, 2009
by rich.
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Spiral, Lauren and I just teared up. Thanks Janaka for bringing this track up. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since I’ve heard it. It resonates even more today then it did back then.

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Beth Lavinder

Nov 6th, 2009
by rich.
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I love Beth :)

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David Elsewhere

Nov 5th, 2009
by rich.
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Phoebe posted a link to this video in response to the windstyle post last week. Spiral and I just sat down and watched it and decided it needed to be today’s post. Here is to hoping a hooper someday makes it into an apple commercial.

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Spin Culture – Taal Fiza

Nov 2nd, 2009
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SpinCulture

I stumbled upon Spin Culture by Taal Fiza through the nearly defunct Tribe.net. Man I miss that place.

This album is specifically dedicated to the fire dancers of the world.

Imagine Fire, Heat & Tribal Beats pumping while you spin your fire poi and hoops in perfect time! Recorded in the studio and on the road while traveling through exotic countries the album manifested into a diverse expression of electronic world beat.

Visit Taal Fiza’s website: here

Purchase the track though Soundcloud or through iTunes: here

Here is a teaser through Soundcloud:
Pop Tent – teaser by taalfiza

Purchase the track though Soundcloud or through iTunes: here

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