2011 Editor’s Picks: András
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# 2011 Editor’s Picks: András
# *Another year, another list and a chance to share what we thought were some of the highlights of 2011. Here music and culture editor **András G. Varga** picks some of his moments from a momentous year.*
Summarizing a whole year is a big challenge especially in 2011. This
year there was so much to be inspired by. So many terabytes of great
music I've listened to, and lot more which I couldn't keep up with. And
not only music but art, fashion and all sorts of creative areas had so
many hidden treasures to discover. Time was my only limit but I enjoyed
so many magic moments in...
**...Music**
There were many incredible vibes, moody grooves and fascinating sounds
out there, that it wouldn't fit into this tiny space. I've listened to
some songs over 50 times like emerging Brighton-trio Regal
Safari; seapunk flagship **[Zombelle][1]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}**; dark future-goth pop duo Creep; and "Sun-kissed Tibetan crunk" **[My
Panda Shall Fly][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**, all are also
definitely **ones to watch**.
Almost all artists on the roster from **[Tri Angle Records][3]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** made it through this year, they
couldn't make a mistake and I was blown away of their wide ranging and
beautiful output. Furthermore **[Emika][4]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}** -- bass, beats and heartache as we [said][5]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener"} about her -, **[Nicolas Jaar][6]{:
target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**, **[Zomby][7]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}** and **[Sun Glitters][8]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}** came out with amazing debut albums
that I can listen to any time. And there are so many more.
...Fashion
I was digging fashion photography and videos for longer this year. It's
hard to link all fashion photos and videos I loved in 2011. Argentinian
**[Vnfold magazine][9]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** and French
**Some/Things** are constant inspiration among all of the other
magazines, blogs and tumblers. Maybe this music video is one of my
favourite fashion videos and it also happens to be directed by a
Hungarian guy, Adam Csaszi. It became the official video for **Ikonika's
Video Delays** from her album 'Contact, Love, Want, Have' released last
year on Hyperdub.
**...Technology**
My favourite musical instrument is a **Dodecaudion**, developed by
PanGenerator. This is an audiovisual controller, maybe not optimal for
recording but definitely spectular one for live performance. As we saw
before you can even have a [simple dress][10]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"} as a soundscape generator interface.
**...Art**
I'm into beautiful 3D surfaces as well (see below), but this other one
is the ultimate [weirdness][11]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.
**...Culture**
Various kind of dance. This time not in the clubs, but in the
theathers. 2011's best movie is definitely **Pina**, a documentary by
Wim Wenders about the legendary German choreographer, [Pina
Bausch][12]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. It's weird, deep,
timeless, moving. You must see (in 3D) if you're open to contemporary
dance.
[1]: http://youtu.be/DfuH-rPvJoo
[2]: http://youtu.be/IjrTL_o0nlQ
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/search?keys=tri+angle
[4]: http://soundcloud.com/emika/mary-anne-hobbs-xfm-edit
[5]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/emika-wrapping-up-debut-album
[6]: http://soundcloud.com/circus-3/08-space-is-only-noise-if-you
[7]: http://youtu.be/1hmq1g5eel8
[8]: http://vimeo.com/27700672
[9]: http://www.vnfold.com/
[10]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/lifestyle/fashion/kepps-sound-dress-plays-music
[11]: http://youtu.be/Aetj19gn8IU
[12]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pina_Bausch
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<h1><em>Another year, another list and a chance to share what we thought were some of the highlights of 2011. Here music and culture editor <strong>András G. Varga</strong> picks some of his moments from a momentous year.</em></h1><p>Summarizing a whole year is a big challenge especially in 2011. This year there was so much to be inspired by. So many terabytes of great music I’ve listened to, and lot more which I couldn’t keep up with. And not only music but art, fashion and all sorts of creative areas had so many hidden treasures to discover. Time was my only limit but I enjoyed so many magic moments in…</p><p><strong>…Music</strong><br>
There were many incredible vibes, moody grooves and fascinating sounds out there, that it wouldn’t fit into this tiny space. I’ve listened to some songs over 50 times like emerging Brighton-trio<strong> <a href="http://youtu.be/l_4O3jS6Uiw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Regal Safari</a></strong>; seapunk flagship <strong><a href="http://youtu.be/DfuH-rPvJoo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zombelle</a></strong>; dark future-goth pop duo<strong> <a href="http://vimeo.com/23694701" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creep</a></strong>; and “Sun-kissed Tibetan crunk” <strong><a href="http://youtu.be/IjrTL_o0nlQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Panda Shall Fly</a></strong>, all are also definitely <strong>ones to watch</strong>.<br>
Almost all artists on the roster from <strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/search?keys=tri+angle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tri Angle Records</a></strong> made it through this year, they couldn’t make a mistake and I was blown away of their wide ranging and beautiful output. Furthermore <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/emika/mary-anne-hobbs-xfm-edit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emika</a></strong> – bass, beats and heartache as we <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/emika-wrapping-up-debut-album" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> about her -, <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/circus-3/08-space-is-only-noise-if-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicolas Jaar</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://youtu.be/1hmq1g5eel8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zomby</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://vimeo.com/27700672" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun Glitters</a></strong> came out with amazing <strong> debut albums</strong> that I can listen to any time. And there are so many more.</p><p><strong>…Fashion </strong><br>
I was digging fashion photography and videos for longer this year. It’s hard to link all fashion photos and videos I loved in 2011. Argentinian <strong><a href="http://www.vnfold.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vnfold magazine</a></strong> and French <strong>Some/Things</strong> are constant inspiration among all of the other magazines, blogs and tumblers. Maybe this music video is one of my favourite fashion videos and it also happens to be directed by a Hungarian guy, Adam Csaszi. It became the official video for <strong>Ikonika’s Video Delays</strong> from her album ’Contact, Love, Want, Have’ released last year on Hyperdub.</p><p><strong>…Technology</strong><br>
My favourite musical instrument is a <strong>Dodecaudion</strong>, developed by PanGenerator. This is an audiovisual controller, maybe not optimal for recording but definitely spectular one for live performance. As we saw before you can even have a <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/lifestyle/fashion/kepps-sound-dress-plays-music" target="_blank" rel="noopener">simple dress</a> as a soundscape generator interface.</p><p><strong>…Art</strong><br>
I’m into beautiful 3D surfaces as well (see below), but this other one is the ultimate <a href="http://youtu.be/Aetj19gn8IU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">weirdness</a>.</p><p><strong>…Culture</strong><br>
Various kind of dance. This time not in the clubs, but in the theathers. 2011’s best movie is definitely <strong>Pina</strong>, a documentary by Wim Wenders about the legendary German choreographer, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pina_Bausch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pina Bausch</a>. It’s weird, deep, timeless, moving. You must see (in 3D) if you’re open to contemporary dance.</p>
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# 2011 Editor’s Picks: András . # *Another year, another list and a chance to share what we thought were some of the highlights of 2011. Here music and culture editor **András G. Varga** picks some of his moments from a momentous year.* Summarizing a whole year is a big challenge especially in ...
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And not only music but art, fashion and all sorts of creative areas had so many hidden treasures to discover. Time was my only limit but I enjoyed so many magic moments in. **...Music** There were many incredible vibes, moody grooves and fascinating sounds out there, that it wouldn't fit into ...
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Furthermore **[Emika][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** -- bass, beats and heartache as we [said][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} about her -, **[Nicolas Jaar][6]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**, **[Zomby][7]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** and **[Sun Glitters][8]{: target="_bla...
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This is an audiovisual controller, maybe not optimal for recording but definitely spectular one for live performance. As we saw before you can even have a [simple dress][10]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} as a soundscape generator interface. **...Art** I'm into beautiful 3D surfaces as well...