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On my album 'Malfunction' on Praxis once more.I already mentioned that I had a severe mental health crisis in 2004, which led me to get in contact with a Christian cult (the Lorberians - based on Jakob Lorber) which led to an 'exorcism' which nearly led to my death.
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Because of this, I couldn't finalize my second release for Praxis, which was planned on 12' and CD.
Now, people asked me, why wasn't it released *after* these events - and instead 14 years later?
The thing was, there were many issues that led to my crisis. But one thing was that I had promised to deliver the album in 2002; it was 2 years later and it was not finished. I was way behind schedule, so to say. At the same time I was studying for a type of exam that was very important. So I decided to spent some weeks doing only studying half the day and working on music the other half. I stopped meeting with friends, going to parties, doing my radio show etc. I did not stop all free time. I watched TV some time and other things. But it was not much.
These were weeks of intense mental strain; and shortly after I finished the work, the crisis came into full effect.
It seemed to me as if I had blown my mind on working for the album and the exam. And this might be true.
But there was also another issue. As I wrote before, the crisis didn't start that year. I had many troubles before and got into spirituality, conspiracy theories, Christianity, Satanism and related things. When working on that album, I had the concept of writing an esoteric spiritual album. I tried to channel 'astral energies', 'angel energies' and stuff like that into the tracks. Yeah, I was pretty delusional and fucked up at that point. When I finished I thought to myself that I didn't write any tracks by myself but that an 'astral entity' had possessed me during the production sessions. The first album title I had in mind was 'Tales From The Astral Plane'. How insane!
So this twofold dive into madness was the reason I kept the tracks all to myself all those years. I wondered if I should really release them given the circumstances.
But eventually I got around to thinking the tracks sounded pretty good despite the things that happened. And also a lot of work was done, especially the planning phase, in a saner state of mind.
So this is my story and the story of this release. Hope you can enjoy the music regardless.
Malfunction Anarchist Definition
Coordinates: 43°36′15″S172°22′20″E / 43.60417°S 172.37222°EPineglades Naturist Club is a naturist resort located in Rolleston, some 22 kilometres (14 mi) southwest of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on 7.4 hectares (18 acres) of landscaped parkland and comprises a clubhouse with recreational and camping facilities, an arboretum with nature walks, and approximately 60 baches, of which a small number are available for hire (the remainder being club members' holiday residences). Facilities include a swimming pool, spa and sauna complex, a lounge bar, a children's playground, and sports courts.[1][2] Pineglades is clothing-optional and open throughout the year.[3]
History[edit]
Foundation[edit]
Pineglades Naturist Club began as the Canterbury Sun and Health Club, a non-landed organization who met in secret to visit secluded beaches in the nude – an activity which was then illegal in New Zealand. In July 1955 they purchased a block of land at Rolleston (then a small rural township) which had recently suffered a fire. Clearing and landscaping the block took some years, during which Pineglades Naturist Club became a founding member of the New Zealand Sunbathing Association[4] (now the New Zealand Naturist Federation).[5]
'Naked judge' scandal[edit]
In February 2016, complaints were laid with the Judicial Conduct Commission over photographs on the Club's website of a District Court judge playing pétanque in the nude.[6] Though the judge's name was never published, the case drew national attention, with negative commentary from former government minister Rodney Hide[7] and the Sensible Sentencing Trust,[8] and support from TV host and fellow naturist Paul Henry.[9] The Judicial Conduct Commissioner does not report on the outcomes of individual complaints made against judges, and no further action was made public with regard to the case. The Club in response reviewed its policy around photographs on its website.
Community relations[edit]
Pineglades frequently hosts the New Zealand Naturist Federation's annual festival, a week-long sporting event held across the New Year.[4][10] This festival is open to the general public as well as naturists.[3] Pineglades regularly holds open days to promote naturism and attract new members; these events are often targeted at younger families.[11] Each year on Waitangi Day the club challenges the local police and fire brigade to a volleyball tournament, held on club grounds.[12]
References[edit]
- ^'Pineglades Naturist Club'. gonatural.co.nz. New Zealand Naturist Federation. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^Naden, Liam (21 May 2019). 'Naturists and Nudists Clubs on New Zealand's South Island'. TripSavvy. Dotdash. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ abBartlett, Hannah (28 December 2015). 'Annual nudist festival kicks off today'. Newstalk ZB. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ ab'Naturists celebrate 60 years at Pineglades'. The Star Weekend. Christchurch. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^'New Zealand Naturist Federation'. National Library. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^Plumb, Simon (21 February 2016). 'Naked judge investigated'. New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^Hide, Rodney (21 February 2016). 'Naked judge loses credibility'. New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^McVicar, Garth (15 February 2016). 'Naked Judge – Right or Wrong – You be the Judge'. Scoop Politics. Scoop. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^Walters, Laura (16 February 2016). 'Paul Henry: I'm a nudist'. Stuff.co.nz. Stuff Limited. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^'Annual National NZNF Festival'. gonatural.co.nz. New Zealand Naturist Federation. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^'Picnic time for teddy bares'. The Press. Fairfax Media. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^Sachdeva, Sam (6 February 2013). 'Naturists take on police, firefighters'. Stuff.co.nz. Stuff Limited. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
