...just not here at the moment.
See you real soon,
Barthol
11/09/2013
06/08/2013
Tour Estonia 2013
Your rave cleared the harbor of yachts
It would be impossible to tell you of everything that went down in July. However I can share some special moments and good photos with you to enjoy. I'll outline the general route I took.
Patrol the Block was featured on July's MAP as a free download so head on over to get it.
First we had a party at the North coast at a small yacht harbor. Supapüx soundsystem provided the sound and Tekkamoc Soundsystem played music and did the lighting. It's magical how the setting sun mixed with the different lights. The party lasted until 9am and I played a quick set as well. The staff didn't look too pleased the next morning. Oh well, happens.
One evening we decided to hit the sea. Fabrique gave me a call at around 6 and after we had spent an hour fixing the car that was supposed to take us there we were on our way. We got on the boat at midnight. There was a big full moon guiding us towards the uninhabited island we went for. Two days later we were joined by three more and we had a proper night. I stayed for four days and then headed towards Viljandi Folk festival for the Välk night.
For the second year the area surrounding the stages had an entry fee. Like last year I didn't go in there and the amount of people that were around Viljandi was four times less than two years ago. I'm not sure I will go back next year if it's the same way.
For most of the time we hung around Koidu social house where the Välk event took place. I came straight from the uninhabited island and stayed for the Bassi Missa. The line-up had Heidy Purga, Bert on Beats and Ringo Ringvee with Parmani People at the other stage.
The whole vibe was very laid-back and enjoyable. Had some beer with Dj Smaddy on the beach and managed to dodge the cops. The party was wild and packed full not like last year.
I had thought of visiting Kuru Plirr as I headed to Viljandi Folk. The plan ripened when I met a friend and she said she also thought of going and her parents could take us there. Next day I met three guys who had the tickets but couldn't be bothered to go. So we were off to Kuru.
We made it there in the night. I had my face painted like a tiger for no apparent reason. The acid-heads didn't like the sight. Two stages were full of techno that lasted until next afternoon with Planet Elva DJs playing a 12 hour set. The festival was well organized and the line up was rich.
To rest from the vacation I passed by Tartu where at first site nothing was happening. That's usually the best time to take matters into your own hands and organize something. So we got out our table tennis and had friends over during three days to play and compete.
Kukemuru Ambient was next on the list. We went there with Kiwa and Argo Vals. It's the smallest festival I have been to. Over the two days there were around 60 people that came by and the music didn't start before 9pm either day.
The line-up had good performers though. Hendrik Kaljujärv was good and interesting as always, Kiwa got his synth's adapter blown by the faulty generator and so he gave a more techno performance using the drummachines and a Microtribe. We mostly just took it as a weekend trip to the country.
More photos will be here soon, so come check back.
See you at Tartuff,
Barthol
VG3PDNGPTU7Z
It would be impossible to tell you of everything that went down in July. However I can share some special moments and good photos with you to enjoy. I'll outline the general route I took.
Patrol the Block was featured on July's MAP as a free download so head on over to get it.
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| Best light |
First we had a party at the North coast at a small yacht harbor. Supapüx soundsystem provided the sound and Tekkamoc Soundsystem played music and did the lighting. It's magical how the setting sun mixed with the different lights. The party lasted until 9am and I played a quick set as well. The staff didn't look too pleased the next morning. Oh well, happens.
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| 3 am jump and phone |
One evening we decided to hit the sea. Fabrique gave me a call at around 6 and after we had spent an hour fixing the car that was supposed to take us there we were on our way. We got on the boat at midnight. There was a big full moon guiding us towards the uninhabited island we went for. Two days later we were joined by three more and we had a proper night. I stayed for four days and then headed towards Viljandi Folk festival for the Välk night.
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| The king of the island |
For the second year the area surrounding the stages had an entry fee. Like last year I didn't go in there and the amount of people that were around Viljandi was four times less than two years ago. I'm not sure I will go back next year if it's the same way.
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| Sexy satan swag at Viljandi Folk |
For most of the time we hung around Koidu social house where the Välk event took place. I came straight from the uninhabited island and stayed for the Bassi Missa. The line-up had Heidy Purga, Bert on Beats and Ringo Ringvee with Parmani People at the other stage.
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| Musicians at Viljandi Välk |
The whole vibe was very laid-back and enjoyable. Had some beer with Dj Smaddy on the beach and managed to dodge the cops. The party was wild and packed full not like last year.
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| Mixer cunnilingus at Viljandi Välk |
I had thought of visiting Kuru Plirr as I headed to Viljandi Folk. The plan ripened when I met a friend and she said she also thought of going and her parents could take us there. Next day I met three guys who had the tickets but couldn't be bothered to go. So we were off to Kuru.
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| Acid at Kuru |
We made it there in the night. I had my face painted like a tiger for no apparent reason. The acid-heads didn't like the sight. Two stages were full of techno that lasted until next afternoon with Planet Elva DJs playing a 12 hour set. The festival was well organized and the line up was rich.
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| Deep thoughts at Kuru |
To rest from the vacation I passed by Tartu where at first site nothing was happening. That's usually the best time to take matters into your own hands and organize something. So we got out our table tennis and had friends over during three days to play and compete.
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| Tired in Tartu |
Kukemuru Ambient was next on the list. We went there with Kiwa and Argo Vals. It's the smallest festival I have been to. Over the two days there were around 60 people that came by and the music didn't start before 9pm either day.
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| I have the berries |
The line-up had good performers though. Hendrik Kaljujärv was good and interesting as always, Kiwa got his synth's adapter blown by the faulty generator and so he gave a more techno performance using the drummachines and a Microtribe. We mostly just took it as a weekend trip to the country.
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| Deep kissing |
More photos will be here soon, so come check back.
See you at Tartuff,
Barthol
VG3PDNGPTU7Z
16/07/2013
Mõisa Karneval 2013
I won the passes from Galvanic Elepants - so we came to see Ans Andur.
I just made it back from the Mõisa Karneval festival. It took place in the old Mooste manor. The festival has on the most intimate vibes of all, that's why it's one of my favorites. Most of the guests have known each other for long and people who come for the first time get with the flow really fast.
The bands are always a mix of Estonian Metal and what ever else the organizers choose, last year it was Marco Tasane for example. This year's line-up included Leslie Da Bass, Pedigree, Ans Andur, Galvanic Elephants, Sequoia 7, Cleaning Women, Zahir and more. While the music suggests it's a Metal festival, it doesn't feel like one and you don't have to show up in black leather.
We headed for the festival early not to miss any of it. Not even the roadwork on the way could stop us. As we arrived on Friday at five the right vibe was already there. Two neon-dressed girls welcomed us at the gate and of course they couldn't find my name. Luckily the hostess of the festival sorted me out and we entered.
We started by listening Zahir play an energetic set welcoming the newly arrived guests. The main stage is big enough to fit thousand or more listeners. After the band we celebrated the joint birthday of Heikki and Rudolf with drinks, foods and a box of dry ice. Among the drinks there was a bottle of Estonian rum(!?)
From there on the usual Mõisa Karneval hassle started. There were ever changing circles of people talking about everything from anecdotes to chemistry. Some people spent the whole festival sitting by the tent area without seeing any of the acts play.
The old-timers had brought their own chairs while the inexperienced ones sat on the grass. This is one of the few occasions that I've seen the backstage remain almost empty. Even the bands preferred it out in the open.
The Saturday morning started with the now classical parade to the beach. As usually it was guided by an orchestra. What was new this year was that there was a stage on the beach area. There were also the angel security guards who kept hassling anyone with glass bottles. The highlight of the beach stage was a duo. The Simmani Duo who kept playing for an hour or so. I won't even try to describe their style, just Google it.
There was also a routine by the Hevi Aeroobika which was set to disco this time. Not a bad way to start the second day. I didn't need much for recovering as I had prepared for it already the night before with some catnip pills from some people sitting somewhere in the middle of the night.
Probably the worst part of the festival was when we ordered food for lunch on Saturday. Each meal consisted of potatoes swimming in grease and a selection of processed meats. It didn't even matter which dish you chose, they were all the same price, same taste and followed by a stirring in your stomach. The bar however was special as they were selling local spirit "Hansa", you just had to know how to ask for it.
I saw most of the acts and some of them surprised me. For example Galvanic Elephants sounded better than ever before. Leslie Da Bass had an effect on me even despite of it being so late at night. The most awaited act was of course Pedigree's acoustic set. The stage filled with band members and musicians and the tracks got reworked into a more mellow and soft form. The crowd loved it.
And then it was Sunday morning. I watched some people pack up their festival chairs, tents and drive away. For some time there were still people drinking and raging on the benches but then it was all over and we drove off towards Tartu. A short stop for lunch at Aal club looking over the lake and then to bed.
If you want more, then read how it all started in 2011. But if you want to know more about my way in music, then I just told the Baltic Scene a little bit about myself.
See you soon,
Barthol
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| We have the schedule |
I just made it back from the Mõisa Karneval festival. It took place in the old Mooste manor. The festival has on the most intimate vibes of all, that's why it's one of my favorites. Most of the guests have known each other for long and people who come for the first time get with the flow really fast.
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| Sunny girl |
The bands are always a mix of Estonian Metal and what ever else the organizers choose, last year it was Marco Tasane for example. This year's line-up included Leslie Da Bass, Pedigree, Ans Andur, Galvanic Elephants, Sequoia 7, Cleaning Women, Zahir and more. While the music suggests it's a Metal festival, it doesn't feel like one and you don't have to show up in black leather.
 |
| A very popular puppy |
We headed for the festival early not to miss any of it. Not even the roadwork on the way could stop us. As we arrived on Friday at five the right vibe was already there. Two neon-dressed girls welcomed us at the gate and of course they couldn't find my name. Luckily the hostess of the festival sorted me out and we entered.
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| Nice hat |
We started by listening Zahir play an energetic set welcoming the newly arrived guests. The main stage is big enough to fit thousand or more listeners. After the band we celebrated the joint birthday of Heikki and Rudolf with drinks, foods and a box of dry ice. Among the drinks there was a bottle of Estonian rum(!?)
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| Festival master |
From there on the usual Mõisa Karneval hassle started. There were ever changing circles of people talking about everything from anecdotes to chemistry. Some people spent the whole festival sitting by the tent area without seeing any of the acts play.
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| The Vj |
The old-timers had brought their own chairs while the inexperienced ones sat on the grass. This is one of the few occasions that I've seen the backstage remain almost empty. Even the bands preferred it out in the open.
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| Almost ready to go in |
The Saturday morning started with the now classical parade to the beach. As usually it was guided by an orchestra. What was new this year was that there was a stage on the beach area. There were also the angel security guards who kept hassling anyone with glass bottles. The highlight of the beach stage was a duo. The Simmani Duo who kept playing for an hour or so. I won't even try to describe their style, just Google it.
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| Leslie Da Bass playing |
There was also a routine by the Hevi Aeroobika which was set to disco this time. Not a bad way to start the second day. I didn't need much for recovering as I had prepared for it already the night before with some catnip pills from some people sitting somewhere in the middle of the night.
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| Roll it... |
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| Light it... |
I saw most of the acts and some of them surprised me. For example Galvanic Elephants sounded better than ever before. Leslie Da Bass had an effect on me even despite of it being so late at night. The most awaited act was of course Pedigree's acoustic set. The stage filled with band members and musicians and the tracks got reworked into a more mellow and soft form. The crowd loved it.
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| Kids from Põlva |
And then it was Sunday morning. I watched some people pack up their festival chairs, tents and drive away. For some time there were still people drinking and raging on the benches but then it was all over and we drove off towards Tartu. A short stop for lunch at Aal club looking over the lake and then to bed.
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| Morning light at 6:30 |
If you want more, then read how it all started in 2011. But if you want to know more about my way in music, then I just told the Baltic Scene a little bit about myself.
See you soon,
Barthol
09/07/2013
Photos of Estonian summer
Hey,
The summer is such a neverending adventure that it's hard to find time to retell it all. There have been too many different events to try to write about, but photos are even better for sharing the atmosphere.
When I'm not touring around Estonia, I'm working on my music and CitYearning EP, so if you haven't then check it out as well.
More photos to come. See you soon at Mõisa Karneval festival this weekend.
Barthol
The summer is such a neverending adventure that it's hard to find time to retell it all. There have been too many different events to try to write about, but photos are even better for sharing the atmosphere.
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| Midsummer's eve prefire |
When I'm not touring around Estonia, I'm working on my music and CitYearning EP, so if you haven't then check it out as well.
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| Marveling the summer beach on the coast |
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| Summer heat in Tallinn |
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| Girl in Tartu |
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| Short skirts in Tartu |
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| Living in a green house |
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| Traditional Estonian summer menu |
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| The coastline beach in Pärnumaa |
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| Discovering that the palette already looks like a painting |
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| Summer addiction to instant noodles |
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| Catching the supermoon at lake Peipsi |
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| Midsummer's fire on lake Peipsi |
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| Grilling at sunset at Pärnumaa |
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| Empty Tartu at night |
More photos to come. See you soon at Mõisa Karneval festival this weekend.
Barthol
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