David Lovering's Isolation Picks

David Lovering's Isolation Picks 🃏

Film to watch:

Rarely do I go to the movies. If I see a film it was definitely from being on a long flight. But, recently I did watch a film at home that I was interested in seeing. “Uncut Gems” with Adam Sandler was a hard movie to watch, but I thought it was great. Why I was interested in the movie was because of the soundtrack. Daniel Lopatin performed the majority of the music using a Moog One synthesizer. The same one I have. I’m a synth nerd. Not only did he do a fantastic job, I think it really made the movie.

TV to watch:

Again, rarely do I watch TV. I have a satellite dish with lots of channels, but as you know, there’s not much on worth watching. But, if I do find myself in front of a TV and I’m in luck with programming schedules, “How It’s Made” is a show I really do enjoy. Whether it be about toothpicks or jet engines, it’s fascinating “how these things are made”.

Music to listen to:

Again, I rarely listen to music. If I do it’s in my car or testing out my speaker system. Lately though I’ve been testing my speakers to a lot of soul / funk bands. Sort of nostalgic, I’m enjoying listening to The Gap Band, Dazz Band, Ohio Players, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Brothers

Johnson, Rufus and a little Hot Chocolate for good measure.

Podcast to listen to:

Once again, Mr. Boring doesn’t listen to podcasts. But, I do listen to one through osmosis. My wife is a fan of “No Agenda”. I hear it on everyday. I don’t make out exactly what’s being said half the time, but it’s the only podcast I know of. (other than the Pixies one). Can’t recommend it or not recommend it. Listen at your own discretion.

Book to read:

Lately I’ve been reading a lot of the books that help me with my hobbies. Those books are, The Minelab Equinox Advanced Guide, Scripting Magic Volumes 1 and 2, Gem Trails of California and Welsh’s Synthesizer Cookbook. You can tell I don’t read fiction and I’ve got a lot of free time on my hands.

Article to read:

Being home bound I’ve developed new ways to use leftovers and hone my cooking skills. I’m sure a lot of you reading this are in agreement. That being said, eating healthier, especially with a new garden in the yard, I’ve found 7 tips to help me with gardening. They can be found ongoodhousekeeping.com. The problem I have now is trying to eat everything or having to give it away so it doesn’t go to waste. At least I can use it as compost too.

Activity to do:

I’ve got a lot of hobbies. And with a lot of free time, I’m never bored. My favorite hobby though is metal detecting. I’ve been detecting since I was 10 years old. You’re always outdoors in usually an idealistic place. The beach or the woods. Lately I’ve been able to hunt my property more diligently with the lockdown. Haven’t found the mother load yet, but I did find a 1946 Wheat Penny. Ironically the penny looks like it was shot with a .22 or someone took a center punch to it.The hunt continues.

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Joey Santiago's Isolation Picks

Joey Santiago's Isolation Picks 🎸

Film to watch:

The Color of Pomegranates. Very surreal and stylistic.

TV to watch:

Ozark.

Music to listen to:

Faust - Faust IV

Podcast to listen to:

TigerBelly.

Book to read:

Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut.

Article to read:

New York Times: Donald Trump Doesn't Want Authority: www.nytimes.com/2020/05/19/opinion/coronavirus-trump-orban.amp.html

Activity to do:

Fly a kite.

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Paz Lenchantin's Isolation Picks

Paz Lenchantin's Isolation Picks 🌹

Film to watch:

I am a member of The Criterion Collection. You can get a membership at criterion.com and be connected to some of the best movies ever made around the globe. I highly recommend to just surf around and even choose a film blindly. You can't go wrong with The Criterion Collection.

Music to listen to:

I have been listening to mixes my good friends have been making. On SoundCloud go to DJ Derek and start following him.

Podcast to listen to:

If you haven't heard "It's a Pixies Podcast" yet, then tune it in.

Book to read:

One of my favorite writers is Herman Hesse. I have The Glass Bead Game by my bedside table right now. Reading fiction during these times is a nice gentle escape that relaxes me before going to bed.

Article to read:

During these lock down times I have been overwhelmed by the articles that I've read about the pandemic. So lately I've taken a break from it and turned the page to the crossword section.

Activity to do:

I safely go on hikes and walks everyday during sunset hour. I also enjoy playing cards and chess at night. I have been in my home studio a lot making more ambient type music. All of this has made it very easy to stay mentally heathy as well as physically.

That said I can't FN wait to get back on the road and play music with Pixies again!

Love to all,

Paz

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