http://romanedirisinghe.com Roman Edirisinghe's Rapidly Decomposing Site Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:55:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ...is a rotating improvisational ensemble hosted by me on sporatic Wednesdays at Milwaukee's Jazz Estate. The music is extremely unpredicable as there are no charts, songs, or rehearsals. It's been an interesting adventure, for sure. I've scheduled shows for February 4, 11, and 18, 2009. February 4th will feature the following musicians: ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2009/01/29/the-rapunzel-all-stars/ ???? - November 24, 2008 Singi was with us more than 15 human years. http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/11/25/rip-singi/ Until last night, I had been ashamed of the choices that the people of the United States made politically. Until last night, it was impossible for me to travel overseas and not feel sheepish whenever conversations gravitated toward U.S. politics. Until last night, I honestly believed that the people of this country ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/11/05/until-last-night/ I spent a bit of spare time remixing Radiohead's Reckoner, off their latest album In Rainbows. It's got a bit of a latin feel, and I rerecorded the guitar, bass, and drums for the song, retaining only Thom Yorke's voice, and the original keyboard and string arrangements. The BPM is ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/10/23/radiohead-remix/ I've finally posted some videos that I took at a flamenco bar called La Carbonería, in Sevilla, over six months ago. This event took place after all the official performances had finished: a guy walked into the bar carrying a guitar; I'm guessing he was a gypsy, even though he ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/10/20/smoke-eyed-at-la-carboneria/ My pal Teevie just sent me the word that Richard Wright, founding member and keyboardist of Pink Floyd, passed away after a short struggle with cancer. Sometimes I forget how much Pink Floyd influenced my musical development. I would spend hours listening to Richard's keyboard skills on Echoes, Cirrus Minor, Sisyphus, ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/09/16/rip-richard-wright/ My friend and band mate Doc plays in a funk-rock band with his son Matan. They appeared on local television recently, along with the other band mates, all of whom are still in high school. I think these guys are going to go very, very far. http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/05/16/dr-green-the-machine/ Here is another video of a friend from Sevilla dancing flamenco. Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo Dance: Melinda Hedgecorth Vocals: Javier Rivera/ David "El Gamba" Guitar: Jordi Flores http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/05/02/melinda-y-su-amigos/ Carlos (Chile) and Oriol (Barcelona, Spain) playing cajón on the streets of Sevilla. http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/20/cajonero/ Bernardo of Anarko Flamenco dancing bulerias, while Oriol and Carlos accompany him on the cajón.The crowded streets are a result of Semana Santa (the week preceding Easter). http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/20/flamenco-dancing/ I met some really cool musicians here in Sevilla, and here they are improvising an impromptu Flamenco song while we were sitting around at a café. Pictured from left to right are Marina, Tyson, Oriol, and Carlos. http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/20/impromptu-flamenco/ Last night, I was fortunate to buy the last available ticket for a Tomatito show. When the show started, he came out alone, and brought me to the point of tears with his musical finesse. After the first song, his musical companions joined him - 2 singers, another guitarist, a ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/12/tomatito/ For me, the most pronounced thing about Sevilla is not its numerous attractions, sights, tapas bars, and multicultural diversity. It is something far more subtle, and takes some time before it actually sinks in. Sevilla simply smells delicious. Currently, it is Spring here, which means the sour orange trees lining ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/08/scent-of-orange-blossoms/ Due to a delayed flight, day one of my trip found me stranded at the Newark airport, with no alternative but to find a hotel. Ahh, sleep is priceless after days of erratic rest. This morning, I woke to the deep bass of a giant heartbeat. I thought I was in a ... http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/03/02/indian-wedding/ Here's a video of me enjoying some interesting Japanese cuisine. http://romanedirisinghe.com/2008/02/23/getting-jiggly-with-it/