E.L. Wisty's World Domination League

Yes, I could have been a judge but I never had the Latin, never had the Latin for the judging. I just never had sufficient of it to get through the rigorous judging exams. They're noted for their rigour. People came staggering out saying 'My God what a rigorous exam' - and so I became a miner instead. A coal miner. I managed to get through the mining exams - they're not very rigorous. They only ask you one question. They say 'Who are you?', and I got 75% for that.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Long Hot Summer

I'm at a festival in Helsinki, called Long Hot Summer - aptly named, because it's bloody hot. It's held at the site of the old power plant of Suvilahti by Helsinki city center. Indie rock, electro, hip hop. Just now there was the gig of the American underground hip hop artist and political activist Immortal Technique. Amazing, among the best concerts I've seen. The message, the delivery, the beats. The day is going to end with The Flaming Lips who I'm especially looking forward to, because I love their music and their live shows are reputed to be not just concerts but Events.