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A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN & NILS FRAHM IN CONCERT

A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN & NILS FRAHM IN CONCERT

Classical music and contemporary electronic sounds meet on stage on November 21st as a part of the new series “Um:Laut” at Radialsystem V. One of the premiere’s guests is Dustin O’Halloran; I came across his instrumental compositions through the amazing soundtrack of the (not so amazing) movie “Marie Antoinette”. Next Monday O’Halloran will merge his piano performance with Adam Wiltzies’ electronic sounds – together they’re called “A Winged Vicotry for the Sullen“. They will be joined by a string trio on stage and what you’ll experience overall is chamber music meets minimal and new folk. The second guest on stage is a 29 year old Berlin-based pianist Nils Frahm, who has just released his new album “Felt”. To me, both offer a unique, poetic, unobtrusive and soothing soundscape; they’ve become new additions to my music library, something that I had been searching for for a long time. For those of you who are interested in this genre of music, we have good news: we’re giving away one CD from each artist/group (both from label Erased Tapes). Send us an email by the end of today to mail@ceecee.cc with a subject “music” and a short explanation as to why you’re in need for musical inputs.

Um:Laut & Erased Tapes Records at Radialsystem V, Holzmarktstr. 33, 10243 Berlin-Friedrichshain; map
Mon 21.11. 19.30h

Text: Nina Trippel
Published in Cee Cee #31 on 17.11.2011

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OUKAN71 – CONCEPT STORE & CAFÉ

OUKAN71 – CONCEPT STORE & CAFÉ

There’s a new concept store in town and here are two very good reasons to go: fine fashion and food. On the ground floor, Oukan71 offers fashion for the upcoming winter season for all gentlemen who perfer understatement with an edgy twist – such as jackets by Norwegian Rain, rain boots by Hunter, practical bags by Freitag’s Reference Line or leather jackets by a Japanese brand Mabuya Mabuya. Japan is the key word at Oukan71, a project lead by Natalie Viaux und Huy Thong Tran Mai who initiated a charity project for a team of Japanese designers “Tokyo Gakudan” during the past fashion week; the store is an offspring to this project. On the second floor the duo offers a selection of womenswear, such as Ayzit Bostan and Antonia Goy, completed with music, fine Belgian-Japanese chocolates, and magazines. Their little café too is all about Japanese delicacies – you’ll find maccha in all kinds of variations: as thin chocolate or in small cakes made by the chef patissier Eriko Ohsawa (former patissier at Tim Raue’s “Ma”). You may also want to drop by for lunch to enjoy their bento boxes. The store is a nice addition to the shopping district of Friedrichstrasse and a long-awaited addition to the cosmopolitan concept stores in Berlin.

Oukan71, Kronenstr.71, 10117 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon-Sat 12-19h

Text: Nina Trippel

Published in Cee Cee #30 on 10.11.2011

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ALICE KUHN ON SHIATSU AT BIRGIT STRAUCH’S
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ALICE KUHN ON SHIATSU AT BIRGIT STRAUCH’S

I’m not into incense sticks; hearing the word “meridian” reminds me of geography and I haven’t even made it to a single yoga class despite all the hype. However I do go to Shiatsu at Birgit Strauch‘s. When she welcomed me the first time, I was astonished by her firm handshake and her contagious smile. She didn’t exactly fit into my image of a Shiatsu therapist, who “found herself” during her journey to India as stated on her website. The exact translation of the word “shiatsu” is finger pressure, but the treatment also includes stretching and rotational movements which the therapist uses her entire body for. All of your blocked energy gets released and relaxation of body and mind is the result. But none of this really matters while lying on Birgit’s Futon in comfy clothes. You hear the fireplace crackle in the corner of the room, calm background music and her magic hands, into which I can let myself go. Her touch is soft yet firm and it makes me feel like a child in mother’s arms. Walking down the streets afterwards I feel a little bit in love – with her, with me and the world – knowing that I gave myself a treat.

Body n’Soul – Birgit Strauch, Pflügerstr.14, 12047 Berlin-Neukölln; map
60 minutes from 35 Euro; call 030.23135738 or 0179.2358110 for appointments

Text: Alice Kuhn
Published in Cee Cee #30 on 10.11.2011

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BALMORHEA – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LIVE AT .HBC

BALMORHEA – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LIVE AT .HBC

Balmorhea is a magnificent minimalist instrumental 6-piece-ensemble from Austin, Texas. When I first discovered them, I though that they were just another hipster band but turned out I was totally wrong. If you‘re interested or admire musical geniuses like Satie, Debussy, Beethoven or John Cage, then I highly recommend this band! Balmorhea brings a refreshing and different dimension to today’s music scene. Not crazy, not loud, but simply amazing! This Friday you have a chance to witness their talent live at .HBC and we are giving away two pairs of tickets. Just drop us an email at mail@ceecee.cc and tell us why you want to see them. Here are two of their videos: “Candor” & “Remembrance”.

Balmorhea, live at .HBC, Karl-Liebknecht-Str 9, 10178 Berlin-Mitte
Fri 11.11., doors 20h, show 21h, pre-sale koka36.de, box office 10€

Text: Sven Hausherr
Published in Cee Cee #30 on 10.11.2011

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TONS OF GOODS AT THE AMERICAN APPAREL FLEA MARKET

TONS OF GOODS AT THE AMERICAN APPAREL FLEA MARKET

Around 2000 people showed up to last year’s overstock sale by American Apparel in London which eventually ended in a riot with police officers (video), so the organizers of the Berlin event are hoping for more relaxed customers (according to Facebook there are already 5000 of them). You’ll find literally thousands of garments starting from 1 Euro and discounts up to 90%. I guess arriving early would be a good idea and we shall see how well-behaved the Berliners are… or not. Get ready to rumble.

American Apparel Flea Market, Arena, Eichenstr.4, 12435 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Fri 11.11. – Sun 13.11. 9-21h

Text: Sven Hausherr
Published in Cee Cee #30 on 10.11.2011

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