Have recently discovered:
Karl Ove Knausgaard's novel/memoir A Man in Love (part two of a six-part series. I skipped part one, and the others are not yet translated). His writing is slow and self-obsessed, but there is something comforting about the pedantry and rhythm. I am wading through, it is worth it for the gems, and observations on the Swedish/Norwegian arts and writing scene. I first came across him in this review a while back, and a Norwegian friend has since filled me in on the stooshie he caused back home.
Karl Ove Knausgaard's novel/memoir A Man in Love (part two of a six-part series. I skipped part one, and the others are not yet translated). His writing is slow and self-obsessed, but there is something comforting about the pedantry and rhythm. I am wading through, it is worth it for the gems, and observations on the Swedish/Norwegian arts and writing scene. I first came across him in this review a while back, and a Norwegian friend has since filled me in on the stooshie he caused back home.
And the Lahore-based Sachal Studios Orchestra. The background to the musicians is here, a little heartbreaking. This is their version of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', and Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five'
And this wonderfully hypnotic Sufi music, which is used in the opening sequence of The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Also, today is the annual International Invest in ME conference in London with researchers from all over the world. Is being live tweeted by@DeBortgjemte.
Also, today is the annual International Invest in ME conference in London with researchers from all over the world. Is being live tweeted by
2 comments:
Thank you for the gorgeous music!
I started Knausgard's Death in the Family (the first one) and I admit I am struggling but there is a certain pull.
Hey Sabine, Yes, there is something about Knausgaard that pulls you in, though I did find the first 100 pages a struggle. Glad you like the music, the Sufi devotional music in particular just hypnotises me.
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