Prince played Creep by Radiohead the other day, at the Coachella festival in Indio, California. The quality is not amazing, but it's a good experience. Feel it inside your body.
Nice..
Further investigation on the Billboard websites tells us that Prince has thrown a wobbly and is banning all footage of the song. Even Radiohead aren't allowed to see it. Beautiful! Check this out:
All videos of Prince's unique rendition of Radiohead's early hit were quickly taken down, leaving only a message that his label, NPG Records, had removed the clips, claiming a copyright violation. But the posted videos were shot by fans and, obviously, the song isn't Prince's.
In a recent interview, Thom Yorke said he heard about Prince's performance from a text message and thought it was "hilarious." Yorke laughed when his bandmate, guitarist Ed O'Brien, said the blocking had prevented even him from seeing Prince's version of their song.
"Really? He's blocked it?" asked Yorke, who figured it was their song to block or not. "Surely we should block it. Hang on a moment." Yorke added, "Well, tell him to unblock it. It's our ... song."
This reminds me of one of the videos that The UK Showbiz Guy showed me which was a mockup of a potentially genuine situation. The video is made by David Chapelle and Charlie Murphy. Charlie is Eddie Murphy's brother and was obviously hanging around Eddie when he became the biggest star in America in the 80's. He (Charlie) has got loads of stories about the crazy incidents that occurred, living in this surreal environment. In particular, here is his rendition of when Prince decided to play basketball:
Hilarious.
Before I sign off here, it is important that everyone reads and understands this quote by Prince on what is means to be truly "cool."
Cool means being able to hang with yourself. All you have to ask yourself is 'Is there anybody I'm afraid of? Is there anybody who if I walked into a room and saw, I'd get nervous?' If not, then you're cool.
The guys at Ape Town receive all kinds of photos from people all over the world, wearing their Ape Town T-shirts. The most recent one that was shared with me was none other than John Smit proudly wearing his Ape Town T-shirt at the Barcelona stadium. Look at him! Pleased as punch!
John Smit hearts Ape Town "The T-shirt with the PERFECT NECK"
This is very good timing in fact, as Ape Town has a whole new range which can be viewed at www.apetown.co.za, including some of the originals, as well as some new ones.
It is at this point that I wish to announce something that I have been trying to keep a secret for some time now (clears throat). Ladies and gentlemen, 2oceansvibe has collaborated and listened with Ape Town to design, produce and offer to you; a LIMITED EDITION design of the same high quality and perfect fit T-Shirt - called, "The Hectique! T-shirt."
As I said, these T-shirts are limited Edition and they won't be available forever. Get your now and wait for the next collaboration.
Quite seriously though, those who own Ape Town T-shirts will tell you, they really are of the highest quality and, almost more importantly, they've earned the name of "the perfect fit" - something that a lot of T-shirt manufacturers get wrong these days (especially the neck!).
The Hectique! T-shirt is the exact same product.
The Limited Edition Hectique! T-shirt
A collaboration between 2oceansvibe and Ape Town
Local website offers downloads of local DJs' "sets" [permalink]
Pretty progressive stuff here, folks. It looks like the kids are now able to reenact their Friday night alcohol and drug-fueled dance floor frenzy, in the comfort of their own homes and cars!
Seriously though, this is quite a clever little concept. These guys have basically enabled the fans out there to download MP3's of their favourite DJ mixes, for their iPod/CD/hard drive listening pleasure. All in one place.
From (I'm quoting now) "house legend Peter Abrahams" (sick!) to "techno Massives Killer Robot" (rock on!) to "drum and bass success story - Counterstrike" (mental!), you can now listen at your convenience and not just when you're tripping on the dance floor!
thanks dave
Seth Rotherham
Editor
2oceansvibe.com [permalink]
28 May, 2008
AFRICAN SURFER . COM
A surf trip from Cape Town to London up the West Coast of Africa [permalink]
Yes, that's right. Three guys, a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, a passion for surfing and the spirit of adventure. What a wonderful vibe! It's basically the road trip of a lifetime!
I've known about these crazy kids (Tim, "Lurks" and "Stone") for a while and have been following their progress for some time. I was chatting to The Roofer of late (who, you'll remember, has been punishing those big 25-30 foot waves over the last couple of weeks) and he reminded me of a classic story to do with the African Surfers and that famous old Santa-Claus bearded adventurer, Kingsley Holgate (you might remember him from those Captain Morgan ads, having a bath on the Serengeti plains and the like - "his office").
So the African Surfers have been doing this trip in an old fucked up Toyota Land Cruiser up the West Coast of Africa and they were visiting and surfing places where no white guys had been before (not many people have traveled overland like this to find waves!).
So then you get Kingsley Holgate, the great white African explorer. Sponsored by Captain Morgan. Sponsored by Land Rover. Big white beard. Pioneer etc. - pretty much the Camel Man. So he's all kitted out with sponsored gear and car - trying to find new untouched territory. And every time he finds a "new" place, he hears about these white goons who have been mucking around in the same place, JUST before him; and they had always JUST left - continuing up the coast. So Kingsley kept on going and everywhere he arrived it was the SAME story - "stealing his thunder," as it were! Then, eventually, he caught up to our boys!
Kingsley Holgate manages to catch up with Tim, Lurks and Stone
Pretty funny stuff! Three guys with an old car and a shoestring budget, outdoing Kingsley Holgate with his backup team and sponsors all over!
So go and check out AfricanSurfer.com and keep track of the guys and their experiences - they're doing something quite unbelievableand the stories and pics are something to behold. Check out their trip so far..
The little pink pins show all their stops - radical..
230C Kompressor "Evolution" - one of a kind in South Africa [permalink]
I bought this car about two years ago and it had never been driven before. It was brand new, but it was actually a 2003 Mercedes Benz 230C Kompressor "Evolution" (Special edition.) It came in as an import after never being taken out the box by the previous owner (had 30km on the clock when I bought it and even had the plastic over the seats and SAT NAV screen and dials.) It's a one of a kind in Cape Town and comes with every conceivable extra. Let me break it down for you.
I was FINISHED when I got this pic from Zone (future 2oceansvibe Character) and noticed the words "Panty Dropper" written on the back window of this car. I mean, that was PLENTY!
But then I noticed that our boy had gone a little further - what with the numberplate and all..
Great to watch
It was only after THAT, that I spotted the wing at the top and the spicy lights.
What a wonderful individual!
Just out of interest, those of you from the burbs will recognise the exact location of this sighting as the traffic intersection at the far corner of the Rondebosch Common.
"Aaah Yes! Next to the ..."
"The William Slater Hospital... yes, that's the one."
I don't quite know what to make of these new pics of Britters posing with a rose in her mouth. She seems to be trying to re-enact the picture of Julia Roberts on the front cover of Vanity Fair. I just..I just don't know why..
Amazing vibe she's going for. But that's not the thing that concerns me here. What concerns me is this next picture. I simply cannot make out what is going on. It's like her tabs have had an argument and refuse to talk to each other. Infact, it seems they refuse to even LOOK at one other. They're basic standing back-to-back, angry, contemplating making a run for it.
Well I MUST tell you, I am QUITE impressed with myself! In the last half an hour I managed to get my iPod fixed, buy some fresh vegetables and help a bunch of refugees, WHILST listening to music. What a pleasure! I never knew giving could be so relaxing.
Basically what happened was I went to visit the Apple Store in town off Roeland Street to get a new cover for my iPod and, while I was in the area, I popped into Fruit & Veg City to get some (yup, you guessed it) fresh fruit and veg. Stalkers out there will be interested to note that my purchases included bananas, grapes, squash, peas and carrots.
Fresh produce - inside your body
I was listening to Run DMC on my iPod as I headed back to my car. That's when I noticed one of these TAC drop-off points we've been reading about. You know, for this "xenophobia" vibe that's going on at the moment. I know I made light of the situation initially but it's got pretty bad. That's why I got a blanket from the back of my car and dropped it off. Now I feel better about myself. AND I had music playing the whole time. AND I had brand new fruit and veg!
What a morning!
Refugees
So if you've got anything from blankets to jackets and shoes, help these guys out and drop some stuff off. You can get your iPod fixed at the same time, as well as the opportunity to buy some fresh produce rather than that rubbish you've been eating!
TAC Drop-off point 50 Canterbury Street
Off Roeland Street
Near Fruit and Veg City
2oceansvibe favourite gets cracking in second round [permalink]
One of the few select angels in the 2oceansvibe "stable," Ana Ivanovic, is playing in the second round of this year's French Open. If the mention of Ana on this website is new to you, you might want to check out some past mentions of her here, here, here and, of course, her photo gallery here.
Ana Ivanovic - part of the 2oceansvibe "stable"
So anyway, Daddy's little pumpkin pie is playing today at 11h00, French time. The beauty of this whole vibe is the time in SA is the same as the time in France. So if you, like me, have a TV in front of your desk, you'll be able to catch this display of beauty on SuperSport 2 (channel 202) at 11h00.
She did a little video interview after her first round match which happened to be the very first match of the entire tournament. Shame, babba! Click this image below to see the video of this sweet, sweet, adorable little pudding!
Good luck, my angel. Daddy is very proud of you. We hope you don't come across the nasty man-woman, Mauresmo! You shouldn't be exposed to such evil. You should be taken from one match to the next on a pink pillow and only made to play other angels.
The trailer is out for the new Brad Pitt "vehicle," The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The film follows the life of Benjamin Button, a man who is born at the age of 80 and begins his life aging backwards. So, basically, he gets younger and younger until, 80 years later, he is a baby - and then he ceases to exist.
Check out the trailer:
I'm fine with that vibe. It's an argument that comes up a lot and usually has to do with creating wealth and the problem with only being able to enjoy it when you're older, rather than in your youth.
This film is an adaptation of the brilliant story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald who, funnily enough, was inspired by a remark of Mark Twain's "to the effect that it was a pity that the best part of life came at the beginning and the worst part at the end."
The film is only being released much later in the year so you have plenty of time to get the book. I've read it and highly recommend it. It comes with a number of other fantastic short stories.
Caprice pavement muso stars in local music video [permalink]
Well, I tell you WHAT, you are in for a TREAT! This was made a couple years back and I keep forgetting to show it to you. It features Andy Abrahams, one of the many faces of Camps Bay. You'll recognise him as the guy with the funny eyes that plays his guitar for the pavement tables outside Caprice and Vida e.
Enjoy this music video that someone made with him during their trip to Cape Town. It's called "Camps Bay of Cape Town."
We DEFINITELY know some of those shmodels in that video.
New lingerie website is massive kick for guys and girls [permalink]
Whilst our number one local online clothing retailer, Adam & Eve, offers everything from shoes and T-shirts to dresses and bikini's, they do stop at lingerie. And I can understand why. Enjoy this website I found on the internet (different to the websites that one might find in, say, a forest) which presents their range of lingerie and swimwear with actual moving, walking, turning models. VARYING models. Big ones, small ones, pear shaped and skinny - they've got 'em all!
Your very own Barbie doll
Please be very careful before you go through to this website, KnickerPicker.com. You will get stuck into it and you won't come out for at LEAST half an hour. Believe me - it's addictive.
As you will see above, I chose the girl second from the left to be my model. Then I chose a relatively see-through lingerie combo and asked her to walk towards me. She walked, seductively. There was a moment when she looked directly at me. I liked that, albeit a tad cheeky.
Then I told the little tart to spin around. I liked what I saw. But I wanted to see her walking, from behind. GO! I commanded her - WALK! She walked, as instructed.
Good, nice and easy..
"Nice," I told her. Then I switched her with another model to see the difference.
An hour later I had them all trying on various pieces of swimwear - making them spin around and parade nicely for Daddy Cool.
I thought you'd enjoy this aerial shot of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new pad in Brignol, that's near to Aix-en-Provence, for those of you familiar with the area. I'm not entirely sure how far away that is from Menerbes, which is where the Rotherham family have recently bought (laydezz...), but I'm sure we'll run into the United Nations (the Jolie-Pitts) at SOME stage and laugh our heads off at how Jen has completely lost it.
Expectant parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have plunked down a cool $60 million on a sprawling 1,000-acre estate in the south of France. With 35 bedrooms, plus a vineyard, lake, forest and moat, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and the soon-to-be-born twins are going to be playing house in high style.
The pre-Roman estate also boasts a swimming pool, billiards room, indoor pool, his-and-hers gyms, sauna and jacuzzi and a huge banquet hall.
Magnificent cascading stone-walled terraces have been replanted with 13 different varieties of olives, and water is everywhere on the sprawling estate—20 fountains, aqueducts and a stream that runs through hidden tunnels, passes through the moat and fills the lake.
I LOVE the fact that the stone-walled terraces have been replanted with 13 different varieties of olives. Thank GOD for that! I also LOVE the fact that there is a moat - I've ALWAYS wanted a moat. Our place in Menerbes doesn't have a moat, but it does have the most STUNNING day-bed that mother had built. If I had to go on about the other things I LOVE about Brad and Ang's place, , there is a good chance that I would mention the "aqueducts" and the "his-and-hers gyms." I'm not quite sure how the two gyms would differ. Would it just be a case of the weights being setup differently to accommodate one sex per gym? Or is this simply a blue vs. pink colour scheme variation thing?
“I decline to accept the end of man,” stated William Faulkner.
Long after he himself has passed to dust, a writer often seen as Faulkner’s literary descendant now re-examines that unthinkable scenario - with somewhat less braggadocio.
A retching, sickly man and his fearful young son walk an empty freeway from a broken past to an unknowable future. Burnt out cars, skeletal trees and the smoke-enshrouded ruins of cities form their scenery. This is the underworld brought to life and father and son have become "each the other's world entire."
For those unfamiliar with Cormac McCarthy’s sparse style, archaic phrasing (he revives words long dead and buried, like ‘roofingtin’; ‘illcarved’) and backroads America landscapes, The Road might prove frustratingly inconclusive – you can’t classify it. It’s not a sci-fi, although it is a future-set tale of survival – two refugees following a road through the post-apocalyptic wastes.
You aren’t told how things came to be this way; only that one night there was a "long shear of light and then a series of low concussions.” That’s as much as you’re going to get by way of explanation. Plot is less important; the characters’ reactions to their circumstances are what matter. In fact, the unknowability of it all might unsettle the reader as much as it does the characters.
As father and son make their way, for no apparent reason, to the coast, they must scrounge for every morsel and fight off characters more desperate than themselves.
This theme of characters often as lost as the reader might feel, began in 1985 with Blood Meridian, a violent retelling of the Davy Crockett legend; it continued in the nightmarish The Orchard Keeper, then traveled on into McCarthy’s breakthrough Border Trilogy – which led to a film version of All The Pretty Horses. After that, this underground author gained notoriety and his next release, In the Country of Old Men, was snapped up for movie rights before it hit the shelves. A more accessible thriller of sorts, it disappointed some who had followed McCarthy’s slow, non-conformist journey from cult author to Oprah guest.
In The Road (also soon to film, with Viggo Mortensen), he reverts to form, with a slower, more introspective pace. The Road has a sense of timelessness – mythological, almost – grounded firmly in the landscapes his characters traverse.
In a story that might as easily have been set in the Dark Ages, events unfold with a directness and honesty that moves - without relying on sentimentality. McCarthy still shows how to communicate volumes in one sparse sentence. He remains, and covets, the loner character – a figure so isolated in his fictional world that only the reader is looking out for him. In The Road, it is this empathic force that could leave you with a catch in your throat and more surprisingly, given the bleakness of the author’s general outlook – a small sense of hope for humanity - Gareth Pike
3 million records. 300,000 compact discs and more than 6 million songs. That's pretty impressive. And it's all for sale. They reckon it's valued at over $50 million.
Click here to check out the website Paul Mawhinney has put together, detailing the enormity and sale of his collection. It's got everything from pop to country and, whilst it almost definitely doesn't have anything by Rupert Mellor (let alone the hit "The Weekend's Mine"), I'm sure it's enough to impress your mates.
Cupboard space was scarce at the Mawhinney's
So if you're in the market to add some other influences to your existing Kwaito collection, give our boy a call.
TBG fan experiences rare sighting of TBG in neon! [permalink]
Well, could one EVER imagine such a sensory overload?! Dealing with a TBG Tall Blonde Guy) sighting is a brain explosion in itself, let alone having to contemplate the well-documented magnificent aura encapsulating the great man's entire body. But now, you're getting all of that.... IN NEON!
I simply couldn't imagine staying conscious with such a vision before me. I mean, that's probably what heaven looks like. But we wouldn't be able to deal with it as humans. We have to become angels first; at which point we will be equipped with coping with such powerful celestial bodies. That's IF we pass God's much anticipated "judgment day." Which, to be honest, should go well. I mean I haven't pumped too many fat chicks. I think he'll be pleased with my stats.
Back to this monumental TBG sighting. Let's see what Zachary had to report on his moment with the icon of peace and joy.
A tower of a man
Hi Seth,
I live in Jo'Burg and head to 2oceansvibe every time I need a reprieve from Gauteng's hustle & bustle (i.e. a bit too often).
This past weekend I flew into CT for a party of my dear friend Lauren in Camps Bay (West Camps Bay - to be specific). Its theme was neon and, well, a jol of undue proportions manifested itself on the seaside cliffs in one of the sickest pads this side of Beverly Hills. The highlight of the night came from my privileged and first (though hopefully not last) sighting of the TBG. It was amazing to have such an impromptu visit by a celebrity. It reminded me of my days growing up in LA. The TBG dawned these little decorative neon orange stickers in some artistic pattern all over his arm. He wore a white shirt that seemed to magically reflect all the neon colours of the evening. Needless to say, the most creative costume there. I attach a picture, though I fear I was too star struck myself to be in it myself, though the birthday girl Lauren is.
I mean, we know he is omni-present and blessed with gifts - but little did I know the artistry and flair he could bring to any old evening in Camps Bay. Needless to say, I hope he does the Vortex circuit this Spring.
Maximum respect,
Zach
Three words, Zach - Wow, wow and WOW! I know a LOT of people who would mark that down as the party of a lifetime! And look at that blue eye shadow around his eyes! It enhances the fact that he is clearly some sort of mythical creature.
AGAIN, the TBG blesses us. AGAIN, his magnificence refuses to dissipate. AGAIN, he heals and blesses everyone in his path.
Thank you, TBG.. for everything. I trust everyone reading this will be thanking God tonight in their prayers for The TBG. Mind you, God probably prays TO The TBG, so that doesn't really make sense.
Grab a piece of the Atlantic Seaboard lifestyle [permalink]
I've been looking at some places in Clifton - you know, just browsing. As usual, I've been dealing with The Atlantic Seaboard's top selling property group, Dogon Group Properties (DG). And, as usual, they've been taking very good care of me. Whilst in their care, I was told of some job opportunities coming up that I thought the 2oceansvibe readers should be made aware of.
Apart from allowing space for new dynamic agents to join their ever-successful fleet, they're alsolooking for an IT guy or girl who can take control of their existing website and computer systems. That wasn't the thing that got me; what got me was the fact that the successful candidate would have the freedom to expand on it, coming up with new ideas and systems - using ALL their online and IT knowledge in a creative environment.
Honestly, that's QUITE an opportunity. I thought you should be told about that.
I've got the right person's details to contact about the jobs so, if you know of anyone, tell them to send their CV's to stuart@dogongroup.com.
(TIP: I'd mention 2oceansvibe in that email if you want special attention. It will almost definitely help getting your application to the top of the pile!)
One's grammar is all important in that headline. A couple of commas here and there ("Butlers, Pizza, Virgin") and you've got an image of the hired help using pizza to bribe the boss's daughter into some kind of orgy.
But no, whilst that does sound like an excellent role-playing scenario that I will almost DEFINITELY try, what I am in fact referring to, is a 2oceansvibe reader's account of her most recent Butlers Pizza delivery. Many of you will be aware of my obsession with Butlers pizza driver perfection and, in particular, that I REFUSE to have a pizza delivered by someone who has done any less than 1,500 missions. Imagine my UTTER DISMAY when a reader emailed in a report about a delivery by someone on their FIRST EVER MISSION!
A Butlers Virgin! Oh sweet Jesus!
Risky. Very..........risky.
Check it out:
G'day Mr Rotherham
So... i thought i'd share with you that I broke in a virgin last night...
Chris was a bit of an over eager beaver when it came to friendliness... and as with most virgins - he was very quick coming around :p
i know you like your butlers boys experienced, but i think Chris here deserves some credit...
Cheerio
Christy
Jesus. Rather than you than me. Look, you canget the odd lucky one. Granted. If you want to break in virgins, that's the risk you take. You'll find the roads were clear that night with no red lights and the order was probably placed at a convenient time. There were no complications for him to deal with. Can he perform when it's peak hour and he's slicing five pizza's a minute? Chances are high YOUR pizza will be the one he doesn't slice properly. And if there is an accident on Forest Drive, does your beloved "CHRIS" know that you can hang a right into Peak Drive, turn left into Links Drive, left into St. Stevens Road and end up at the traffic lights, thus rejoining Forest Drive after the accident?
Probably not.
But look, it's your decision. Take the rookie, abuse him, play some mind games with him - fine. I've been through that stage. I've had my fun. But now, I just want my pizza; and I want it good. I'm sticking to the old dogs - solid performers who wouldn't be averse to a suck on a joint and a brief smut talk session.
That's all I'm saying.
Good luck, to both Chris's. You guys are perfect for each other.
