Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Electric Picnic
Spent the weekend at Electric Picnic, in lovely Laois, the sixth Irish country I've visited.
As festivals go it was a small affair, only 20,000 tickets and they didn't even sell out, but everybody was having a good time and seemed to be enjoying a relaxing end to the summer. I thought it was ambitious to go camping in Ireland in September, but sunny weekend all round.
First day of music was quite, only acts I really wanted to see where The Flaming Lips and Kraftwerk and what you know, they clashed, raising many questions about the competency of the organizers. Caught the end of Royksopp, with just enough time to realized I'd missed a good show, and that they dressed as Kraftwerk.
There was a big crowd waiting for The 'Werk, although some tried to catch some of The Flaming Lips before heading over, there loss, as they may have seen The Lips cover Radioactivity adn Robots, but they missed kraftwerk doing Autobahn and The Model. They sound identical as to on the new live album, the excellent Minimum-Maximum, and did all the best tunes, Vitamin, Tour De France, Autobahn,The Model, everything you could ask for (Well, short of Pocket Calculator). I never really figured out why it took four old people to play the music that seemed to be running of a concealed iPod, a point proven when they played Robots. Well, they didn't, robots did, and they seemed to do very little. I was under the impression that they actually played the keyboards instead of spinning around like broken car assembly machines, another dream shattered...
The best thing to do of an evening was the Silent Disco. It was great people bopping away to silence, and better still to take part, I think the technology would make a great gig. Of course, people where trying to steal the headphones, the friend I went with told me it was the only time she'd ever heard me condone stealing, that's how much I liked the Silent Disco. Adding to the confussion, they also had two DJs playing simulatiously, which allows people to dance as badly as they like and just pretend they're listening to the other DJ. Really, check it out.
Second day was wicked, line up messed about so got to see a cool Danish band, Who Made Who when looking for Husky Rescue, who turned out to be rubbish anyway. Who Made Who however where a trio who just had that Scandiavian comedy look about them, odd clothes and moustaches that don't qite fit thier image or the decade. They have that electro-disco sound the kids like these days and it got people in and got me dancing, definitely a favourite of the weekend, although I can track down absolutely nothing about them other than that they're signed to Gomma Records). Must find thier album (Cheaply)
Guilty pleasure of the weekend was seeing Human Leauge, as although I only wanted to hear the hit (You know the one I mean, biggest selling single of 1981). Of course it was the final song they played so I stayed all set, but by jovi did I know a lot more of thier stuff than I thought, and hell, it was a festival so i wasn't going to inhibit myself, 80's dancing it was!
Mr. Scruff, what a legend, played for three hours. To my shame it was the first time I ever saw him live, a terrible smudge on my claim to Mancunianity...
Elbow, Soulwax / 2 Many DJs, Mercury Rev, Doves, so many good bands on the second day that I could only take the pace with the help of wheatgrass and menthol crystals, that, and half a litre of Lucozade. Lemon Jelly where wicked, clearly talented people and having a good time. I thought the visuals weren't living up to expectations but then they did Nice Weather For Ducks and that shut me up.
Nick Cave was the final act, but I'll save that for another time as I've already ran out of creative juices and Neighbours is on
As festivals go it was a small affair, only 20,000 tickets and they didn't even sell out, but everybody was having a good time and seemed to be enjoying a relaxing end to the summer. I thought it was ambitious to go camping in Ireland in September, but sunny weekend all round.
First day of music was quite, only acts I really wanted to see where The Flaming Lips and Kraftwerk and what you know, they clashed, raising many questions about the competency of the organizers. Caught the end of Royksopp, with just enough time to realized I'd missed a good show, and that they dressed as Kraftwerk.
There was a big crowd waiting for The 'Werk, although some tried to catch some of The Flaming Lips before heading over, there loss, as they may have seen The Lips cover Radioactivity adn Robots, but they missed kraftwerk doing Autobahn and The Model. They sound identical as to on the new live album, the excellent Minimum-Maximum, and did all the best tunes, Vitamin, Tour De France, Autobahn,The Model, everything you could ask for (Well, short of Pocket Calculator). I never really figured out why it took four old people to play the music that seemed to be running of a concealed iPod, a point proven when they played Robots. Well, they didn't, robots did, and they seemed to do very little. I was under the impression that they actually played the keyboards instead of spinning around like broken car assembly machines, another dream shattered...
The best thing to do of an evening was the Silent Disco. It was great people bopping away to silence, and better still to take part, I think the technology would make a great gig. Of course, people where trying to steal the headphones, the friend I went with told me it was the only time she'd ever heard me condone stealing, that's how much I liked the Silent Disco. Adding to the confussion, they also had two DJs playing simulatiously, which allows people to dance as badly as they like and just pretend they're listening to the other DJ. Really, check it out.
Second day was wicked, line up messed about so got to see a cool Danish band, Who Made Who when looking for Husky Rescue, who turned out to be rubbish anyway. Who Made Who however where a trio who just had that Scandiavian comedy look about them, odd clothes and moustaches that don't qite fit thier image or the decade. They have that electro-disco sound the kids like these days and it got people in and got me dancing, definitely a favourite of the weekend, although I can track down absolutely nothing about them other than that they're signed to Gomma Records). Must find thier album (Cheaply)
Guilty pleasure of the weekend was seeing Human Leauge, as although I only wanted to hear the hit (You know the one I mean, biggest selling single of 1981). Of course it was the final song they played so I stayed all set, but by jovi did I know a lot more of thier stuff than I thought, and hell, it was a festival so i wasn't going to inhibit myself, 80's dancing it was!
Mr. Scruff, what a legend, played for three hours. To my shame it was the first time I ever saw him live, a terrible smudge on my claim to Mancunianity...
Elbow, Soulwax / 2 Many DJs, Mercury Rev, Doves, so many good bands on the second day that I could only take the pace with the help of wheatgrass and menthol crystals, that, and half a litre of Lucozade. Lemon Jelly where wicked, clearly talented people and having a good time. I thought the visuals weren't living up to expectations but then they did Nice Weather For Ducks and that shut me up.
Nick Cave was the final act, but I'll save that for another time as I've already ran out of creative juices and Neighbours is on
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Here are a few (health food store tampa) reasons that sometimes inhibit our willingness to "step out" and make a change or take a chance:
- Sometimes our vision gets clouded. We lose tract of what is really important. Forget about the less important activities that tend to clutter our daily routine and focus on exactly what needs to be accomplished to reach your goal.
- Looking at the "big" picture can seem overwhelming. And the bigger the task, the more overwhelming it can seem. Break the task apart into smaller pieces. If you want to lose 50 pounds try losing 10 pounds and repeat the process five times! Need to start an exercise program? Begin with short, simple exercises and then slowly expand your routine. Don't exercise too hard when first starting-out or you will become stiff, tired, disillusioned and soon quit.
- Have you ever not wanted to start something for fear of failure? Take the first step, acknowledge the fear and the next step will come easier. Once fears are acknowledged, they usually quiet down.
- Sometimes we start to think that a task is unpleasant or boring. Just like any other activity, this can also be true for exercise. There are days when we just plain lack the enthusiasm and motivation to continue. It's part of human nature. On days like these focus on 'why' you are doing it. Think about all the people you care about and who may need and rely on you. What would happen if you became ill or disabled and was unable to work for a period of time, or worse, if you were out of the picture completely. How would things change? If something happened tomorrow, how would your family or business manage without you? What do you want your life to be like in the future? There are many tasks or chores we do, that we may not like, but are necessary to live a happen and productive life. Focus on the bigger picture.
- Indecision can be defeating, but doing "anything" is better than doing nothing. There are no wrong choices and very few choices that can't be undone or done again. Can't decide on a particular exercise program or routine? Pick a few exercises and start with something simple. If you don't like it, go on to the next exercise.
- When you lack the confidence to start something new, take a deep breath and try to figure out why. Are you hesitating because you really lack the skill or is it just imagined? If it's real, try to find out where to gain the skills you need or find someone with the right skills who can help. In the case of exercise, finding a qualified personal fitness trainer can sometimes do the trick, but be wary...some PFT's are overzealous and tend to start newcomers on programs that are too strenuous.
- Life just seems too busy to find time for some activities. Large, uninterrupted chunks of time are very hard to come by. And if we're honest, when they do come, we'd rather do something totally pleasurable! Exercise has to become part of your routine. It can't be an option. Make it a high priority just the same as your career, and other areas of interest. You will be surprised at how easy exercise becomes when approached this way!
- Have you ever subconsciously (or otherwise) invited distractions so that you have a "good" reason not to get something done? Sometimes it's the simple things like answering the phone or sitting down to watch that "one" TV program, that distract us. When you find yourself doing this, take control of the situation and make a conscious decision to do what you are avoiding.
To reap the benefits of exercise, or any other health food store tampa health related endeavor, you must agree to become a willing participant. This will require due diligence on your part. And remember, as you embark on your mission you are investing in something near and dear to your own heart...your life and a future of healthy living.
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