Glass Music
Invented by Benjamin Franklin, the glass harmonica was one of the most celebrated instruments of the 18th century and was embraced by composers like Mozart and Donizetti. Yet it was later banned, as it was believed that the harmonica’s sound could drive a player insane. French musician Thomas Bloch is not concerned – he is one of the major pioneers in the revival of the instrument and has worked with the likes of Radiohead, John Cage, Gorillaz, Damon Albarn and Marianne Faithfull. Together with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, he will be playing in the Glass Music concert as part of Le French May on May 26 at 8pm in the HK City Hall Concert Hall. To win one of the three pairs of tickets we are giving away, tell us who the chief conductor of the City Chamber Orchestra is.
Courtesy: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong


Red Eye Effect
Since forming in 2005, The Sinister Left have been gigging regularly in the city and their EP, titled Red Eye Effect, was finally released last month. The 24-minute EP features five tracks: MSG, Her Drive, Caped Carnival, Timeless and a special bonus track that resonates with their signature ‘dark, hypnotic and experimental’ sound. You can get your copy for $50 by emailing thesinisterleft.hk@gmail.com or simply get one at one of the band’s gigs. But now we have three copies of the EP to give away – simply tell us the names of the four members in the band and you may soon be playing Red Eye Effect on your stereo.
Courtesy: The Sinister Left


The Equation of Love and Death
Directed by Cao Baoping and starring Zhou Xun and Zhang Hanyu, The Equation of Love and Death is a black comedy set in Kunming, Yunnan province. It tells of cab driver Li Mi (Zhou) who dreams day and night of being reunited with her boyfriend who disappeared years previously. After a case of mistaken identity, a kidnapping, and a threat of extortion, Li Mi is on the verge of discovering the truth – yet it may not be what she has been expecting. The DVD of the film has now hit the streets and to win one of the three copies we are giving away, tell us the name of the debut feature Cao Baoping made in 2006.
Courtesy: Sundream Pictures