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LCD Soundsystem, Copenhagen

tiffany — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:07:32 +0000

There is more to life than just food… there’s MUSIC! I know it’s been a little slow here (and I apologize to my 5 loyal readers…you know who you are) but I figured I’d mix things up a bit with a concert review!

LCD Soundsystem: 5/5 stars

No Bra: 4/5 stars

August 14, 2010, DR Koncerthuset

I have to start this review stating that it was pouring in both Sweden and Denmark. POURING. And I was fighting a chest/head cold. This is not a great combo.

We decided to take the bus to Malmö central station, then the train to Copenhagen Norreport, then the Metro across the bridge to the DR Concerthouse. We ended up getting off 1 stop too early on the Metro, and had to walk a good 10 minutes in the pouring rain. Once inside, we down some drinks, hit the bathroom, then get into position. The DR Concerthouse is really quite something. A beautiful, modern, clean venue. They were on the Foyer stage which is upstairs.

Opening act: No Bra. She wasn’t kidding. Wearing only gold lamé hotpants and her own hair, she took the stage with a self consciousness that was oddly empowering. Solo act. Just her and her laptop. I wouldn’t exactly say she sang… but she was quite a show. Intelligent, edgy vocals. Good stuff, really. Sad to see it cheapened by everyone so in shock that she’s topless. The audience was more concerned about taking photos than listening or really paying attention.

LCD…. this was great. Honestly, one of the best shows of my life. The energy was there, the sound was there….. the songs were amazing. James Murphy said the group was happy to play in a real club, since they had been playing so many festivals. It was also ridiculously hot — think of a few hundred people… wet from rain… dancing like mad… It was steamy, it was sweaty, it was loud and it was a blast. I was asked by a few people if they played Daft Punk is Playing at My House… and of course they did. And it kicked ass. However, I do have to say that the best song was All My Friends. There was a group of male nerd-rockers right in front of us who got kinda crazy, but during that song they had their arms around each other, all bouncing together in unison. While they were a sweaty mess and I didn’t want them to bump into me, it really added to the song itself — it was a really oddly beautiful moment. Actually, it made me wish I was there with all of my friends. In the end, they did have some issues with mics which lead to them leaving the stage a bit early… very sad.

Since this is one of the greatest shows I’ve ever seen, I decided to make a list of some of the other great performers I’ve seen. These bands/performers are all worth mentioning — and seeing live, if you ever get the chance:

LCD Soundsystem

Radiohead

Wilco

Beirut

Nine Inch Nails

PJ Harvey

Sigur Ros

Damien Rice

Josh Ritter

Jose Gonzalez

Jens Lekman

Sufjan Stevens

Brad Mehldau

Pearl Jam

Architecture in Helsinki

Bob Hund

Amiina

Shelly Short

Spoon

My Morning Jacket

Utah

Copenhagen: Christmas at Tivoli

tiffany — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:11:03 +0000

Today, Henrik and I travelled to Copenhagen with his family to visit Tivoli. Even though it’s cold, it’s worth the trip for the decorations and the food!

Julbord

Pork Rind: Fat is good….

Christmas Beer and Aalborg Snaps…

Copenhagen street food: Roasted Candied Almonds

Copenhagen: Café Kreuzberg

tiffany — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:24:14 +0000

The skinny:

Café Kreuzberg | Kompagnistræde 14A
Cost for sandwich and large Carlsberg: 97 DKK
Rabatt tips! 10% off for students showing a valid student ID

Waffle Street Vendor | Strøget
Cost for waffle w/ soft ice and chocolate: 40 DKK

The fat:

It was rainy on Saturday — really rainy. So what do the better half and I decide to do? Mini-trip to Copenhagen! While our main reason for traveling to Copenhagen was Agent Provocateur, our secondary objective was to find a good, inexpensive late lunch at a cozy café.

I was a bit put-off in picking a place to eat because of the weather; there would be no outdoor eating that afternoon. However, one step into this place, and I knew we’d made the right decision. With steps leading down into the establishment, it truly is a “dive” café. Café Kreuzberg is definitely cozy. Not too big, not too small… and while they boast 10% off for students, not overrun with obnoxious kids. It wasn’t overrun at all. In fact, it was just busy enough to keep a buzz and warmth in the air on a wet, chilly, windy Saturday afternoon. The décor is mainly skate culture from Berlin. The atmosphere was a healthy mix of local and foreign… a group of Swedish girls talked and laughed loudly in the corner, yet weren’t the least bit disturbing. If you happen to make it on a nice day, outdoor seating is available.

What did I get? Chicken salad with bacon. Now, this isn’t ground breaking. Nothing earth shattering going on with chicken salad. It’s a modest open-faced sandwich. But the bacon in Denmark is special. They know their sexy salted pork parts. Paired with a beer, this was a perfect mid-afternoon meal.

Did I mention that they have 10% off for all students showing a valid student ID? Personally, I think this is a great way to stimulate a nice slice of the Economic Pie.

When in Rome… er… Copenhagen…
Street waffles… don’t resist these. I shall hereby refer to them as Waffles of Insane Greatness. WIG’s are not just for tourists… even the locals indulge. However, it is hard to say that it is an indulgence when they partake heavily in all things that kill you slowly (alcohol, tobacco, fatty foods…) I’m not judging or anything. I’m just saying.

Mission Accomplished!