Portastudio Playlist: A COSY SOUNDTRACK FOR WEEKEND+Live Session 87

A COSY SOUNDTRACK
FOR WEEKEND
+LIVE SESSION 87

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For session 87 of A Cosy soundtrack for weekend, we leave from
Thailand floods 2011 to hear from a Grammy Award-Winning
English singer-songwriter, Adele and her band return to the show
to perform a live music set back to joins us in Playlist again,
we live playlist from my family house.
The Cosy weekend playlist brings together exclusive live music
from our favourite Artists around the world throughout for
the Quiet night life of weekend.

ARTIST
THIS WEEK IN PLAYLIST

— Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, (born 5 May 1988), is a Grammy Award-Winning
English singer-songwriter from Enfield, North London.
Her debut album, 19, was released in January 2008
and entered the UK album chart at #1.
By the Soundtrack Weekend inaugural music guideline with exclusive
live music from Portastudio's playlist, so conclude+Live music performing
at the perfect way and welcome to your life join with the cosy music
performs a set of songs on your cosy weekend night!

{01} 'Hometown Glory' | {02} 'Rolling In The Deep' | {03} 'Set Fire To The Rain'

*{04} 'Lovesong' | {05} 'My Same' | {06} 'I'll Be Waiting'
*Covers from The Cure

{07} 'Right As Rain' | {08} 'Turning Tables' | {09} 'Rolling In The Deep'

{10} 'Chasing Pavements' | {11} 'Make You Feel My Love' | {12} 'Someone Like You'

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—RECENT +live SESSION

ARCHIVES

Catch up with previous +live sessions of A COSY SOUNDTRACK FOR WEEKEND Series

+LIVE SESSION 86
8 October 2011
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+LIVE SESSION 85
1 October 2011
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Listen to A COSY SOUNDTRACK FOR WEEKEND
ALL +LIVE SESSION REVIEW
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—ABOUT A COSY PLAYLIST

In 2010, the Portastudio Playlist proud to presents A Cosy Soundtrack For Weekend+live Session, Is a cosy music smart playlist and feature interviews. From our panel which also includes selected by the Portastylistic. We focus on the inaugural music guideline, Our favourite musical talent with exclusive live music from around the world to the week ahead.

This Cosy life night weekend for your experience cosy music playlist with some familiar on your cosy night in pop sensation. our panel which also includes selected by the Portastylistic.

A Cosy Soundtrack For Weekend+live Session goes live every Saturday at 8pm. Bkk, Thailand time on Mixpod and right here at theportastylistic.blogspot.com.

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PORTASTUDIO PLAYLIST
A COSY SOUNDTRACK FOR WEEKEND +LIVE SESSION
BY
The PORTASTYLISTIC


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“EVERYDAY HAS A SOUNDTRACK!”

-the portastylistic

PERSONAL EFFECTS...Hope 'This too shall pass...'

Thailand Floods 2011
— Our Crisis Response

“This times! Don't forget to...
Write the phone contact number to paper,
'cus we can't remember our contact number list on the phone.
and when electric power is down,
can't charge the battery in the phone.
Internet is not available.
When the flood come,
Those who intend to move to above of the house,
looking a phone jack on the top floor of your home.
Available as an option if the mobile does not work.
In case of contact with your friends or The Center for Victims. ”

Credit: Twitter RT.
Jakksky, Ntv, ThaiPBS

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PERSONAL EFFECTS

the portastylistic

pop*eye...Olivia Broadfield—This Beautiful War (2011)

POP*EYE
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— from England —

Olivia Broadfield
This Beautiful War (2011)

*I proud to highly
Recommended!*

Ok, Olivia Broadfield’s music doesn’t have the ‘attitude’ of most of the music we feature but to be honest, I don’t care. Its damn good music, and we’re not the only ones to think so. To date she’s been featured on several TV shows (Melrose Place, The Hills, The Ghost Whisperer, 90210, The Deep End, Make It Or Break It and more) and has been working with Grammy nominees Axel Nielhaus and Carmen Rizzo.

Her latest album, This Beautiful War came out on June 20th. If you’re looking for something to thrash around to, it probably isn’t for you, but if you’re looking for a soothing mix of well written songs with acomplished lyrics and vocals, you really should check her out. The album was written and recorded in her studio in England.

“I grew up playing the piano and it felt right on the second album to make it all a bit more real…there’s still the odd swirl and squawk from my synths, but the heart of this album is in the songs where it’s just me and a piano”

The highlight for me is the layered vocals on the track Daydreams. The tone of the album changes thoughout, sometimes upbeat and playful, at other times soaring and soulful or quiet and reflective. You can buy the album now on iTunes and Amazon

“Maybe you should use it to soundtrack your reality dramas.”

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*Porta's favourite!*

Synch-magnet Olivia Broadfield racked up over 50 TV placements with her first album with songs featured on shows such as The Hills, Melrose Place and Ghost Whisperer and made fans in both Perez Hilton and Jessica Simpson. Her debut album Eyes Wide Open reached No. 3 on the itunes electronica charts and sold thousands worldwide following its release in 2009 with Vagrant Records. On June 20th her sophomore album “This Beautiful War” will be released. With a new collection of 10 gorgeously personal songs all written and recorded in her studio in the middle of the English countryside, Olivia’s second album takes her back to her roots, “I grew up playing the piano and it felt right on the second album to make it all a bit more real…there’s still the odd swirl and squawk from my synths, but the heart of this album is in the songs where it’s just me and a piano”.

Olivia has just signed a new publishing deal with Sony ATV and the first single to be taken from the album, Daydreams, has already been heard on 90210. To keep up to date with all news Olivia go to www.facebook.com/oliviabroadfieldfanpage

Here!

"My personal favorite
artist!"

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“It's thoughtful, sharp, and kind of wonderful!”



the portastylistic

Porta's eyes...Porter Classic S/S Exhibition

Porter Classic
‘S/S Exhibition’
in Tokyo, tue 18.10.11 til' fri 21.10.11!

“春夏の展示会のお知らせです。日本全国の職人さん、材料屋さん、メーカーさんの御陰で、素晴らしい商品が出来ました。是非銀座にお近くの際はいらしてください。ご来場のお客様には、ささやかではございますが、ノベルティも用意しております。どうぞよろしくお願いします。”

Leo Yoshida
Director - Porter Classic



PERSONAL EFFECTS

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“Respect!”

the portastylistic

New Modern Classic...THE MONOCLE CAFE'

THE MONOCLE CAFE'

‘Opened the world's first’

at Hankyu MEN'S TOKYO!

THE MONOCLE CAFE'
— World's First Open!

In Tokyo — at Yurakucho Hankyu MEN’S TOKYO — on October 15.
And if that wasn’t enough, 2 days later (October 17)
will see the launch of the magazine’s 24-hour web radio service, MONOCLE24.

Global affairs magazine MONOCLE is set to launch the Monocle Cafe at Yurakucho Hankyu Men’s Tokyo on 15th October. This is Monocle’s first cafe in the world.

“We’ve long been interested in doing a cafe and are excited by the prospects of doing something with such a talented team in Tokyo. We want the Monocle cafe to offer the best tastes and experiences found on our editors’ travels and this means great coffee, cosy classic dishes and excellent desserts,”

says Tyler Brûlé,

MONOCLE’s editor-in-chief.

We noted recently, "Wheeler Loop (LOOPWHEELER)" with the collaboration items were hot topic Global magazine "Monocle (MONOCLE)" October 15, 2011 (Saturday), the world's first underground 1F Hankyu MEN'S TOKYO THE MONOCLE CAFE will open a. The producer worked on, not to mention an editor in chief Tyler Brule's Monocle (Tyler Brule)

The forms of self-service THE MONOCLE CAFE, Japanese curry Katsusando, New York Reuben sandwiches, toast Skagen in Denmark, or other that it has been aligned with select by menu would not his eyes. In addition, coffee is a barista handle and deal with OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, Eiichi friend made his country produced, and that the original has become a blend of roasted taste that can not only THE MONOCLE CAFE. In addition, THE MONOCLE SHOP YURAKUCHO that serves and stores in Osaka and Aoyama is there because I do not miss the original product lineup will also be treated differently. No two new spots in the world that can enjoy the taste and experience the best editors I met on the road monocle. When visited the Hankyu MEN'S TOKYO, let's not forget to check out.

"MONOCLE CAFE" menu "MONOCLE Katsusando" (900 yen). Have been fried in the shape of about 20 layers Merufiyu pork and pork

The Monocle cafe links to the Monocle Shop, and also all back numbers are available. Operated by Transit General Office, and its coffee produced by Eiichi Kunitomo, a barista of Omotesando Koffee.

THE MONOCLE CAFE'

THE MONOCLE CAFE
MEN'S TOKYO B1F MAP
Hankyu MEN'S TOKYO B1F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8488
Mon-Sat 12:00 to 21:00
※ Holidays / Sun 11:00 〜 20:00
Pursuant to Number of seats: 60 seats

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“Loopwheeler the best tastes and experiences found!”



the portastylistic

Porta's Ear...on MONOCLE 24

MONOCLE 24
‘Launches Next Monday’

our new audio service, broadcasting 24 hours a day!

Introducing: MONOCLE 24
— New 24-hr radio station

Broadcasting around the clock from Midori House, Monocle 24 will be a new audio service available online, via mobile app and on our own bespoke Revo wi-fi radio from October 17. With a pacy mix of current affairs, business, culture and music, Monocle 24 will be ideal for office, home or in-store listening.

Register now for more information and to be notified when we go live.

Monocle on air

— 24 hours a day

Monocle‘s new 24-hour radio station, Monocle 24, launches on Monday, October 17, and what’s interesting to note in the press release below is that the magazine will also launch a dedicated iOS app to listen to shows — I say interesting because so far Monocle has made no move towards offering any app version of the main publication.

With four live shows each week day (and daily live shows at weekends) hourly news, global weather reports and dedicated magazine programmes across business, culture, design and urban affairs – along with a curated soundtrack – Monocle 24 will reflect the core of the Monocle brand across a very immediate and accessible channel.

“We wanted to build a unique mix of smart talk, truly global news and a great soundtrack to live your day and night by,” says Monocle editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé. “Like the magazine it will be both knowing and witty, hard hitting, and off beat.”

Available to listeners on monocle.com, iTunes and a dedicated Apple application, Monocle 24 will be brought to you by the magazine’s global network of editors, correspondents and key international news gatherers – featuring a rotation of high-calibre guest hosts from across the globe. Monocle has also hired 12 new members of staff for Monocle 24, with employees arriving from the stations such as the BBC World Service and Finland’s MTV 3.

And here’s a look at a few of their shows:

The Urbanist—presented by Andrew Tuck
—a show about the cities we live in
Monocle’s editor hosts a show that looks at the people and ideas shaping our urban lives. The show will deliver a vibrant mix of reports, studio debate and news, plus regulars such as Tall Stories, which reveals the secret takes behind the buildings that make our skylines.

The Entrepreneurs—presented by Jonathan Openshaw
—for the people who run their own businesses (or wish they did)
The Entrepreneurs is a weekly hour-long show putting the spotlight on the people driving innovation in their industry. From retail to design, music to finance, it focuses on one sector and entrepreneur each week.

The Culture Show—presented by Robert Bound
—an hour of enlightenment on media and the arts
Illuminating the present, crystal-balling the future and attending the most entertaining openings, the Culture Show holds a microphone and notebook in one hand and a champagne flute in the other.

Section D—presented by Hugo MacDonald
—from craft to architecture, a show about making things better
A weekly design series presented by Monocle’s design editor focusing on global design, architecture, fashion and graphics.With industry leaders as studio guests, feature reports and updates from our network of correspondents around the world, the show is the first of its kind bringing the design industry to the airwaves.

The Menu—presented by Monocle’s editors
—a show about food, neighbourhoods and that final meal
The Menu is a weekly one-hour programme about eating and drinking in cities around the world. Each week Monocle 24’s presenters travel to a new destination to tell the stories of the people who make its food scene thrive. From manufacturers to restaurateurs, we introduce you to the people you need to know whether you are dining in São Paulo or our carousing in Osaka.

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Monocle and the Internet have a strange relationship.

To position Monocle's relationship with the Internet as a reactive one would be wrong. Launched in 2007, Monocle was born into a media world with the Internet (and even social media) well-internalized.

Monocle is no New York Times or Time or USA Today on the defensive, awkwardly adjusting to a new media reality. It's not disrupted by the Internet BUT it's not molded by the Internet BUT it's not denying the Internet. Monocle gives none of its print content away for free. It offers a single web-only bulletin each day, refusing to call it a blog (it's a Monocolumn, bitch).

It doesn't have Facebook or Twitter or Google+ buttons.

Monocle 24 a post-Internet effort. In the animation above, Monocle shows the listener next to a home stereo, at a club, in the car listening to Monocle 24. The implicit assumption is that these devices are Internet-enabled. But the message is that Internet media is not a style of media. The Internet is invisible to the experience. Monocle publisher Tyler Brule is telling us that Monocle 24 is not your typical thinly streamed .m3u.

Monocle 24 will sound like radio probably used to sound -- it won't be tinny, it's going to be very bassy. I think we've built the two most handsome wool-lined studios in the world."

Monocle makes no Internet concessions. No tweetable headlines, no compressed audio. Even as it undeniably exploits the Internet. After all, its radio station is Internet only.

Traditional media types like to champion Monocle as a victory against the Internet. But they're missing the point. Monocle is post-Internet. Monocle is an example of how purposeful creative work is bigger than its medium.

Monocle 24 is on the Internet coz it's 2011, not coz it's an Internet opportunity.

Who knows how Monocle 24 will do, business-wise. But we can be sure that it won't resemble any terrestrial or Internet radio we've heard. It will just sound like Monocle.

“I believe it is going to be one of the best radio releases to date.
I highly recommend you tune in on that date!”

While you wait for Monocle 24 to launch, you can check out Monocle Weekly. It's a weekly podcast with archives as far back as you want.

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“Keeping an ear
on the world!”



the portastylistic

pop*eye...Mayer Hawthorne—How Do You Do (2011)

POP*EYE
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— from Michigan —

Mayer Hawthorne
How Do You Do (2011)

*I proud to highly
Recommended!*

Mayer Hawthorne's middling debut album, A Strange Arrangement, garnered some high-profile celebrity fans, among them Justin Timberlake and Kanye West, and that friends-in-high-places platform contributed to a major-label contract with Universal for his follow-up, How Do You Do. Hawthorne puts a bigger recording budget to fairly good use over the course of the album: The musicianship is simply flawless in recreating a '70s-era R&B groove, but the slick production sounds contemporary. Hawthorne's jump to the big leagues gives him new ways to highlight the things he does well, but unfortunately, it doesn't keep the same problems that marred A Strange Arrangement from doing the same to How Do You Do.

Hawthorne clearly understands the nuances of the vintage R&B sides from which he draws his primary influences. On songs like "Dreaming" and "Hooked," he's able to strike the same balance singers like Isaac Hayes and Al Green did, between playing a hard-up lothario and guy-next-door approachability. It's a matter of tone, and Hawthorne's songwriting and persona on How Do You Do consistently draw favorable comparisons to the great soul singers of the past rather than coming off like a vile, aggressive misogynist the way modern R&B singers like Chris Brown and Mike Posner so often do.

Photo by: moonie

That isn't to say that Hawthorne is exclusively a throwback. His point of view is decidedly modern. "The Walk" sounds like a gentle, Smokey Robinson-style come-on, but Hawthorne cleverly subverts expectations by turning the song into a effective kiss-off, and "The News" takes a similar approach, using a deceptively upbeat arrangement that includes a catchy bassline, a toy piano, and a jaunty horn section to announce a breakup. Though it's clear that his affection for this style of R&B is sincere, Hawthorne is also willing to incorporate a substantial degree of irony into his production. To that end, How Do You Do works as more than just a rote exercise in genre history. The vintage influence on songs like "You're Not Ready" is obvious, but it's not like Hawthorne's modern POV is limited to Snoop Dogg's awful guest verse on "Can't Stop."

Like on A Strange Arrangement, the songs and the production on How Do You Do rival those of any contemporary R&B album. But Hawthorne's technically poor voice too often makes it a difficult listen. Though he doesn't sound as consistently off-key as he did on his debut, Hawthorne's shaky sense of pitch is a serious liability. He's noticeably flat for the entirety of "Can't Stop," and he misses the high notes that would otherwise distinguish the melody of "Hooked." His wafer-thin falsetto isn't strong enough to carry the backing vocals on "Dreaming," let alone the lead vocal track on a song like "Get to Know You." It's a shame, really, that Hawthorne just doesn't have the vocal chops to pull off an otherwise solid album. Next time out, he may want to make use of Auto-Tune.

“I really feel like I found my own sound.”

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*Porta's favourite!*

"My personal favorite
artist!"

stonesthrow.com/mayerhawthorne
asideworldwide.com/artists/ma...
myspace.com/mayerhawthorne
twitter.com/MayerHawthorne
facebook.com/MayerHawthorne

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*SPECIAL+live
A COSY SUMMER—Edition 04
Mayer Hawthorne

goes+Live here at>
A Cosy Soundtrack For Weekend
+live Session 67

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“Bittersweetness!”



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