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Not only do I think this track is wonderful and unique – one of my all-time favourite ambient-electronic tracks – but the composer, a Czech named Tomas Dvorak (a.k.a. Floex) is also a musician and graphic artist. My kind of awesome.

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A charged build-up set against a steady drone releases into a free-floating and energetic melody. Then the breakbeat comes in, followed by a changing chordal landscape and climbing melody that takes you on a trip. It’s clean, other-worldy, emotive, and refreshing.

Off his album Pocustone. Other tracks from the album are also extremely sweet and worth checking out, like Phi_Log (somewhat reminds me of Bonobo’s work, dark, rich, and oh so smooth) and Pointilice.

It’s great to see that Floex actually gets some solid google hits now. I’ve known this track for years, happily stumbled upon from a somafm.com streamrip, but even just last year, you could barely find this track or anything about the artist online.

I’m a big fan of Sunday brunch. And there is, happily, no shortage of brunch nooks in this city – thus inspiring my mission to check out as many of them as I can, and be bloggy about them after.

So this past weekend, a few friends and I headed to the Revel Room in Gastown, after seeing the long lineup outside of Medina – a popular brunch spot a few blocks away, and our originally-planned destination. Any feelings of disappointment at not getting into Medina were soon replaced by warm fuzzies upon entering the  cozy redbrick interior of the Revel Room, filled with the sounds of live jazz.

Yup, every Sunday, free live jazz. And GOOD jazz, too. Totally awesome!!! It wasn’t even crowded or noisy in there either. We had front row seats. Happy discovery!

As for the food, everyone was more or less in agreement – tasty, satisfying, good (but not overwhelming) portion sizes, plated and presented with care…definitely a class above ‘greasy spoon’, but nothing spectacular or outstanding.  But then , at around $10 a plate including live music and lovely ambiance, you’re getting some solid value.

The drip coffee was quite good too (and free refills).

Overall, a charming experience.

What M and I each ordered. Two poached eggs on cooked spinach and chorizo sausage, home fries on the side. Wasn't bad, but definitely not memorable. Could have used more chorizo. A little underseasoned / unfocused / bland.

Smoked salmon and cream cheese on an english muffin, home fries on the side. B was pretty happy with it, said the salmon was good quality, but the dish arrived a little cold.

Tal's order FTW. Her quote: "excellent burger, fantastic salad!".

Complete with strawberries and whipped cream, 'cept a little too shy on the berries. Ty was a bit disappointed.

Spuds on the side. Not bad.