Barry Eisler - Thriller Novelist, and so much more...

To say that Barry is a novelist is true, but it is also an understatement: former-CIA (Directorate of Operations), attorney in an international law firm, in-house counsel at the Osaka headquarters of Matsushita Electric, spending his life between San Francisco and Tokyo, Barry is also an expert in Judo, a Jazz enthusiast, a single malt whiskey connoisseur, and an extremely pertinent and knowledgeable political analyst. What's not to like?

Politics and MySpace are actually how I discovered Barry. After I read 2-3 of his blogs on Myspace during the 2008 US presidential campaign, I kept thinking "wow, it's pertinent, balanced, and also so well written"! No surprise to then find out that he was a writter, and after a couple of comment exchanges I went on and subscribed to his Discussion Board a "fun forum with a lot of interesting people talking about writing, the Rain books, politics, single malt whisky, and anything else that strikes people's fancy" as he states himself. Another good place to go is his blog, The Heart of the Matter which is his "nonfiction venue for discussing what's going on in the world".

OK, now that I told you that Barry was not only a novelist, let me tell that he is also a novelist, and invite to discover his books.

About "Rain Fall" (first of a series of 6 starring the secret agent John Rain), as The London Time wrote "... an original, adrenalin-filled romp through an exotic cultural landscape with an engaging murderer as a guide...".

Rain Fall became a movie (featuring Gary Oldman), even though I have to admit that I did not enjoy it as much as I did the book...

Have fun discovering Barry's world!

Olivier

Barry's last and first books

Cool Podcast introducing "Paris-Chicago"

Hi All,

Glenn the "G-Man", host of the "Sounds from the Yellow Room" found me on Jamendo some time ago, and just posted a new very nice PodCast introducing "Paris-Chicago".

Check it out, and more independant music by following Glenn on his Blog!

From "Sounds from the Yellow Room":

I am the G-Man, host of “Sounds From The Yellow Room”.

I use this site to play original music by the best independent artists from around the globe, showcasing some wonderful talent that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.

Using Pod Safe Material and Non Commercial Creative Commons Open-License Music, as well as our listener’s submissions, we can now bring the world closer together!!

This pod cast will consist of a little talk, a little music, artist information, and I hope a lot of fun!! So join in and open a dialog! I look forward to hearing from you.

Jazz ~ Blues ~ Funk ~ Soul ~ Rock ~ Pop

It’s great to listen to when paying your bills or checking your email, or when you just want to chill out with some new music. You never know who or what you will hear, so you need to stay tuned on a regular basis. Better yet, why not subscribe to the program!

Danny Lopatka - inventive, creative, terrific young bassist!

Not even 21, but his sound surely doesn't tell! Jazz college student at UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago), Danny already experienced many different styles of music, from ska to blues, funk to rock... You can hear his chops on the album "Paris-Chicago" for which Danny played all the bass parts! Great to work with, he would come to the studio with a smile under his beard, and his famous "Man, I've got a lot of ideas for you!", and if you listen to the songs, you know he always had!



He plays and create within the Chicago Beat Ensemble, a group of young college musicians who are "taking a fresh look on an old art form" as they say themselves.


"Is it jazz? Is it rap? Or are they one in the same?" I can tell you that they offer a pretty nice answer to the question, and give it all to address the paradigm!


He is also the lead singer and bass player for a folk-rock/punk band Sunday for regret, a bunch of "Mad dogs" who just "want to rock with you"... check them out too! As they are heading back to studio, be prepared for some new material soon!


Now you know! When you're 20, you study music, create, experiment, master an instrument in many styles, sing, perform, have some recording experience... you're gathering all the ingredients for a successful recipe!



Talent, musicianship and kindness never hurt, and Danny doesn't lack any of them.


And by the way: thanks Danny!