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by autumnleaves
Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

shit farken poo.... I was advised by a fellow Aussie traveler friend that I can only spend 90 days in the 'Schengen' region without a visa... this region is basically the EU with a few exceptions... I have a UK visa but this doesn't help. I thought it was 90 days in any one country... the penalty f...
by autumnleaves
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Groundation
Replies: 5
Views: 1667

Re: Groundation

So pissed off. Booked my ticket to California months ago: "sweet, I'll be right in the thick of Groundation territory, I should be able to see them in Cali". Check tour dates - FUCK!!! My return flight leaves California on the 19th, doesn't get back until the 21st. Been waiting years to se...
by autumnleaves
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

quick wrote:big the fuck ups the Aussie dollar, has been so good for ages now, whole time in Europe has been well cheaper than back home... brilliant, I thought Japan was cheap too, and its even better now...
fuck yeah. in the USA right now, and the money is stretching out pretty nicely
by autumnleaves
Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Forget Hipsters & Werewolves, Kung Fu bears is where its at
Replies: 23
Views: 4683

Re: Forget Hipsters & Werewolves, Kung Fu bears is where its

It all makes sense. Saw some raggedy faux-hippie dude with one of these tails yesterday in San Francisco, had no idea what to make of it until now. Now I think even less of him. That is impressive.
by autumnleaves
Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Big Day Out 2011
Replies: 55
Views: 7737

Re: Big Day Out 2011

mecka wrote:Festival crowds in general have been in a state of decline for years now.
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by autumnleaves
Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Goodvibes 2010 line up?
Replies: 38
Views: 4248

Re: Goodvibes 2010 line up?

aroes wrote:
over the top ticket prices, being herded like cattle lining up for expensive drinks, waiting an hour to use a toilet, disproportionate wanker to normal person ratio

horses for courses i guess
:scr1pt:

Faithless sideshow ftw!
by autumnleaves
Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 114
Views: 18989

Re: Documentaries

There wouldn't be too many doco's out there the are completely fair and balanced though would there? The majority of film makers would set out to make one with some kind of agenda in mind and I think with Should I Smoke Dope (and others by the same lady), she just wanted them to be entertaining. IM...
by autumnleaves
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Documentaries
Replies: 114
Views: 18989

Re: Documentaries

agree to disagree then, yeah she did over do it, but i put it down to nerves and so forth, there are a lot of people out there the first time that will say don't feel anything bosh some more..... Not saying it is right, but to write someone off as a dumbass over that i just thought was harsh.. She ...
by autumnleaves
Sat Aug 28, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: MELBOURNE ON FIRE - GIG CALENDAR (PART 2)
Replies: 80
Views: 20687

Re: MELBOURNE ON FIRE - PART 2

TheOperatives wrote: Sat Jan 8th - The Outfield (Outdoors beat Festival) 10 Internationals
What's this?
by autumnleaves
Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

So I'm off to Rajasthan for a few weeks in September and am wondering if you lot have any recommendations. Plan at this stage is to head from Kolkata to Varanasi, then to Agra then in no particular order, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and maybe Mt Abu. Depends on how long it takes between places or how ...
by autumnleaves
Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Election 2010
Replies: 179
Views: 29800

Re: Election 2010

So, if that's the case, why do we even need political parties then. If no party is going to be able to provide the best answer to our country's problems, then why should we have them? "oooh... can't have no one in power, that's anarchy.... wah wah wah party wah wah wah democracy!" UTTER B...
by autumnleaves
Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

Any melbbeaters in San Francisco? I'm going there for a few months, gonna try and find work, and while I'm there would like to meet up some people who are into similar music. :smt006 I'm doing some work in our Oakland office... heading there April/May of next year. Got some good contacts and club i...
by autumnleaves
Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:44 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

What sorta music? I've found the breaks crews pretty friendly (unfortunately, I don't actually live there.) Also, just to be nosey, d'you mean work for those few months, or longer term work? If it's the latter, be warned: the US job market is pretty brutal at the moment and if you need a visa, you ...
by autumnleaves
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Tattoos
Replies: 628
Views: 90468

Re: Tattoos

ATP wrote:Got me this the other day. First ink in over 10 years.

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single helix?
by autumnleaves
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

Any melbbeaters in San Francisco? I'm going there for a few months, gonna try and find work, and while I'm there would like to meet up some people who are into similar music.
by autumnleaves
Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and MC Lowqui
Replies: 73
Views: 13536

Re: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and MC Low

sPeCtRuM wrote:no more Calibre?
Oh... didn't notice that Calibre was quietly pulled from the lineup.. that could have been made a bit more explicit, especially when the price is still $42...
by autumnleaves
Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:00 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 447
Views: 56787

Re: Count Down to World Cup 2010

i'm all for NL on this one. Dutchies just rock.
by autumnleaves
Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:58 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and MC Lowqui
Replies: 73
Views: 13536

Re: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and MC Low

where can one find tix for this?
by autumnleaves
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

Thanks guys. Ended up going with the damp tent, girlfriend said she couldn't believe it, she was speechless actually.. I guess that means she loved it! :teef: gnat: yeah it was a once in a lifetime kind of place, real shame it's not run anymore, but it was unbelievably cute and the owners were chill...
by autumnleaves
Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:12 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Travel Thread
Replies: 2628
Views: 311252

Re: The Travel Thread

Hi folks Want to go for a weekend away with the missus somewhere in Victoria, wondering if anyone has any good recommendations? We used to go to this amazing place in Daylesford; a self-contained cottage made in the 60's and run by old hippies for $70 a night, but they don't do it anymore unfortunat...
by autumnleaves
Sun May 30, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and MC Lowqui
Replies: 73
Views: 13536

Re: Espionage-1 year of operations-Feat. DJ Marky and Calibr

Absolutely outrageous lineup! After a year out of melbourne, it's spectacular to come home to this! When do tix go on sale? Industries available? Can you please reassure me that the sound will be top notch for this event? I almost always leave the hifi with bleeding ears because of the harsh high en...
by autumnleaves
Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Dam-Funk (Stones THrow /LA) - Roxanne Parlour - May 14th
Replies: 40
Views: 6140

Re: Dam-Funk (Stones THrow /LA) - Roxanne Parlour - May 14t

Just saw him in London this weekend past. Was pretty good, he even got up the front and was doing some singing/mcing.
by autumnleaves
Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:29 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: More Fire 9th Birthday Bashment @ Deep 11 (aka Mercat Cross)
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: More Fire 9th Birthday Bashment @ Deep 11 (aka Mercat Cr

wish I could be there for this... just so you know jesse, you've got international listeners :) am now representing the netherlands! (with joint in hand).. though I must say it's usually radio on demand, or if I've been out all night.. 7am saturday is a bit difficult to manage.
by autumnleaves
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: bikes
Replies: 1399
Views: 481719

Re: bikes

Nice ride Aroes. Just read the transcript - that's a bit silly what they are saying. MAGDA SZUBANSKI (2009): I want to complain about cyclists in Lycra on Beach Road. What is that about?! MAGDA SZUBANSKI (2009): I agree. Numberplate 'em, fine them. JULIA MORRIS (2009): No! No! Just drive and take '...
by autumnleaves
Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

It was pretty funny that it was the answer, but when it cut away to the asian kid next to him I lol'd..
by autumnleaves
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anti @ Ferntree Gully Hotel.
Replies: 32
Views: 25221

Re: Anti @ Ferntree Gully Hotel.

I can understand the annoyance, it's kind of.. what's the word.. disrespectful? to come, spam for your gig, then leave, particularly when that gig is not really related to the topic of the board. having said that though, heaps of people here are not just into beats (such as me), and I reckon I shoul...
by autumnleaves
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gripe thread
Replies: 31832
Views: 2653449

Re: Gripe thread

jeez.. ever thought of cutting back on the booze guys? sounds a bit alcoholicish.
by autumnleaves
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

by autumnleaves
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult
Replies: 145
Views: 24486

Re: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult

"better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied" - John Stuart Mill
by autumnleaves
Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult
Replies: 145
Views: 24486

Re: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult

I just don't believe that intention can makes things happen independent of you physically interacting with it. Prayer doesn't work. That's intention.
by autumnleaves
Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454549

Re: The Big Up Thread

There's more to the Netherlands than Amsterdam, you know... But ja.
by autumnleaves
Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454549

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU to being able to buy weed in a store, to a new wicked house with great neighbours, to cheap beer, to tall blonde girls and to finally riding a bike again!

I'm in :angel11:
by autumnleaves
Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult
Replies: 145
Views: 24486

Re: Paranormal, Supernatural and the Occult

What I don't get about the water experiment, is why intention SHOULD have any effect on water? why does good intention equal aesthetic beauty? what is considered aesthetically beautiful is fluid, as is intention. why should things so subjective and indefinable have some kind of objective and consist...
by autumnleaves
Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Big Up Thread
Replies: 29568
Views: 2454549

Re: The Big Up Thread

BU to thinking you screwed up royally, then realising you didn't.
by autumnleaves
Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:33 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Men at Work get sued for Land Downunder
Replies: 29
Views: 5374

Re: Men at Work get sued for Land Downunder

Hmm, I find it strange that their strongest evidence is that they used to sing part of the Kookaburra song.. It is obviously very similar, if not partly identical, but it's such a small part of the song. I guess the reason why I find the whole thing kind of strange is because I always considered the...
by autumnleaves
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

Amick wrote:Rickrolled live on Christian TV Show.

Priceless.

:lol:

And God said, let there be rickroll... and God saw that it was pretty funny.
by autumnleaves
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Does anyone still buy vinyl?
Replies: 115
Views: 16401

Re: Does anyone still buy vinyl?

:lol: love that scene
by autumnleaves
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Does anyone still buy vinyl?
Replies: 115
Views: 16401

Re: Does anyone still buy vinyl?

The only time I would buy online is if I couldn't buy it in Australia. I actually enjoy going to record stores generally, if I don't get attitude.. I must say I do hate the attitude you get in a lot of independent record stores. But, otherwise, I love that they exist and don't mind paying a bit extr...
by autumnleaves
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: My 10 most important albums of the decade 2000 - 2009
Replies: 96
Views: 21457

Re: My 10 most important albums of the decade 2000 - 2009

Wow... I'm kinda shocked that nobody else picked a Bjork album (that I saw), or a Sigur Ros album..

Interesting..
by autumnleaves
Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: BDO 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 3078

Re: BDO 2010 First Announcement

http://i38.tinypic.com/339lxzt.jpg Hah loved it. I've had people say that to me before.. and I usually just say "yeah.. I've heard of them..." and give that look. The thing is, I don't hate them, I just think they somehow combine the worst aspects of my favourite bands. Kind of like.. yea...
by autumnleaves
Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: BDO 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 3078

Re: BDO 2010 First Announcement

it's indie ironic. whatever that means.
by autumnleaves
Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Does anyone still buy vinyl?
Replies: 115
Views: 16401

Re: Does anyone still buy vinyl?

Yep, I do.. I don't buy many new albums, and I don't DJ, but I'd rather get something physical than only on mp3. I liken it to printing out photos or just keeping digital copies, there's something nice about having a physical copy especially with the big cover when there is awesome art. I also like ...
by autumnleaves
Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Tattoos
Replies: 628
Views: 90468

Re: Tattoos

system wrote:it's real

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

think it's just viral advertising. the rest of the channel has ads for ray ban. fuck viral advertising.
by autumnleaves
Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: and she's outta here....
Replies: 17
Views: 2731

Re: and she's outta here....

lol ‘‘I don’t have any regrets, I have a fantastic portfolio and was able to achieve an incredible amount along with other people,’’ she said. Myki was originally supposed to be launched in Melbourne on March 1, 2007, at a cost of $500 million. Costs have since blown out to $850 million to create t...
by autumnleaves
Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/erotic-daggering-dance-craze-causing-bodily-harm/story-e6frfq80-1225720059571 :shock: "Daggering", a lewd dance style where couples simulate dry sex in various positions to the beat of the music, is characterised by over-the-top gyrating, heavy pelvis-th...
by autumnleaves
Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: A message from DJ Shadow...
Replies: 131
Views: 18022

Re: A message from DJ Shadow...

Well, they do art for free, infact they risk arrest and prosecution, even jail, all for a bit of street cred, there is no premise that they should be charging people to view their work. So why can't musician evolve to that mindset, where musicians "do it for the love of music"? It will we...
by autumnleaves
Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:58 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

youthful_implants wrote:DubFX - this guy is so talented its ridiculous.

Check it, proper one man band 8)

Huge... that guy is out of control
by autumnleaves
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: A message from DJ Shadow...
Replies: 131
Views: 18022

Re: A message from DJ Shadow...

I don't think we can thank the record companies for boundary-pushing music. . where else does music come from, if not from record labels? does it just materialise out of thin air? :shock: artists dont have the time to be promoting themselves, releasing all their own music and deal with making it as...
by autumnleaves
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the youtube thread.
Replies: 2362
Views: 316012

Re: the youtube thread.

I want this to go viral: it's incredible

Watch the posted video on YouTube.