Thursday, 13 February 2014

caffè sospeso

Caffè sospeso, which in Italian means, "suspended/pended coffee," is a tradition that involves paying for an extra cup of coffee for a future customer who may be down on their luck. People who can't afford a cup of coffee can come into a shop that observes this practice and ask if there are any sospesos available free of charge. The tradition is said to have originated in Naples around a century ago, but the practice has grown over the years to be recognized internationally.

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Yann Tiersen - "Skyline" (OST?)

A soundtrack?

Typical Yann Tiersen, with vocals. Not like Amèlie at all, but nice.

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The Residents - "The Sandman" (The Voice Of Midnight)

Crazy horror story telling (with nasal vocals!) in Residents' style with Angelo Badalamenti musical influences (though perhaps they precede him?)