Thinking about my connection to the city of Toronto always seems to activate some strange emotions in me. When I was a kid, there was a sort of metropolitan grandeur about it, like everyone there wore suits and walked in synchronized motion between buildings I had to break my neck to see the tops of. I remember going to my first (and only) Blue Jays game and loving it; suddenly, Toronto was less of a menacing hub of politics and …
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A few weeks ago I had an amazing day in Toronto with my wife. We spent our time bumming around, walking everywhere and hitting as many sights as possible. Our day was highlighted by the Picasso exhibit at the AGO where we purchased the audio guide. Normally I wouldn’t buy the audio guide because it costs money that I don’t have, but we decided to splurge; Picasso is my favourite artist (see the tattoos on my arms for proof) and …
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SupaPHAT. So, I’m going to venture from the topic of music since Evan and Pat did a pretty good job of covering that in their posts… Here it goes: I have never lived in Toronto. However, I know many people that do. As a result, I have a very strong connection with the city. Although not as well as a native Torontonian, I’ve come to know the city pretty well, and maybe even love it just as much. So for …
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Who to See, Where to Be: August Being in a band is fun. In particular, performing live with a band is even more fun. The thrill associated with performing live in front of an audience is one of the most gratifying feelings imaginable, especially when people are new to the music and appear to enjoy it. Attempting to replicate the songs you worked so hard to record can be challenging, but that’s what makes a live performance so intriguing; the …
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Musical Nostalgia I have very intense nostalgia with music. I’ve had many conversations with my bandmate Ben (among other friends) about this: so many songs and bands that I listen to bring back vivid memories and evoke powerful emotions. In particular, Toronto has a special place in my memory banks when it comes to musical nostalgia. Since I was thirteen years-old, when I attended every punk concert I could, I have been coming to Toronto regularly for the music scene. …
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When OTMzine created their new site in 2011, Tara and Aimee approached Scott McIntyre (of Smak Studios) and I to create an original piece of work for the launch. We decided to make an interactive editorial using very similar methods to a project that Scott and I did a year before. When Hermann & Audrey took part in the CONTACT Photography Festival in May 2010, this was where I originally teamed up with Scott. Together we created a unique piece …
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