Benjamin Van Ryseghem
On this page, you will find articles about things I find interesting, surprising, but always geeky. You will also find a new music album every week.
Albums
[Week 35] Vol au-dessus d'un nid de cagoules - Les Blerots de R.A.V.E.L.
August 29, 2021Favorite song: Embrace the world
Description: It's a weird band, mixing loony lyrics and easter-europe instruments. Surprisingly the result is delightful
How I discovered it? I Discover This Band At A Local Musical Festival, les Mélomanies
[Week 34] The Link - Gojira
August 22, 2021Favorite song: Embrace the world
Description: Second album of the group that will soon be the greatest french metal band
How I discovered it? My older brother was fan, and brought me to a couple of their concerts
[Week 33] Holy Wood - Marilyn Manson
August 15, 2021Favorite song: Count To Six And Die
Description: My favorite Manson album, going back to its metal roots after a more glam-rock album
How I discovered it? This album spreads quite massively among metal listeners
[Week 32] Alive 2007 - Daft Punk
August 08, 2021Favorite song: Around the World / Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Description: The last live album of Daft Punk, with all their hits and awesome tracks
How I discovered it? My best friend is a huge fan, and introduced me to this band
[Week 31] Mezzanine - Massive Attack
August 01, 2021Favorite song: Teardrop
Description: Probably the most known album of Massive Attack, and for a good reason
How I discovered it? I do not remember
[Week 30] 1000 Forms of Fear - Sia
July 25, 2021Favorite song: Fire Meet Gasoline
Description: Most famous album of Sia, full of awesome songs, and beautiful video clips
How I discovered it? Chandelier was such a shock, I dived deep into this album
[Week 29] 21 - Adele
July 18, 2021Favorite song: One And Only
Description: Second album of Adele which proved to the entire world the great artist she is
How I discovered it? I can't really remember, but this album was all over the air when it released
[Week 28] Où je vis - Shurik'n
July 11, 2021Favorite song: La lettre
Description: First solo album for one of the leader of Iam
How I discovered it? I discovered it quite recently when diving again in Iam albums
[Week 27] Origin of Symmetry - Muse
July 04, 2021Favorite song: Citizen Erased
Description: Second album for Muse and to me their best (tight with Showbiz)
How I discovered it? My best friend is huge fan of Muse, and thanks to him I listened to this album through highschool
[Week 26] Fragile - Francis Cabrel
June 27, 2021Favorite song: L'encre de tes yeux
Description: One of the last french poet, the lyrics are just sublimes
How I discovered it? My parents had a couple of his albums, and I jump into it quite young
[Week 25] Live / Unplugged - Alanis Morissette
June 20, 2021Favorite song: King of Pain
Description: Great live album where Alanis Morissette gives us one of her best performance
How I discovered it? Ironic and Thank U made Alanis Morissette one of the top singer of the 90's
[Week 24] Duels de tchatche - Fabulous Trobadors
June 13, 2021Favorite song: Duel de sans-pareil
Description: Revision of traditional music style from the South West of France, with a mix of brazilian music
How I discovered it? I actually can't remember
[Week 23] A la panxa del bou - La Troba Kung-Fú
June 06, 2021Favorite song: Subway Walk
Description: Good vibes and joyful music
How I discovered it? This group run the first-part of Manu Chao tour a couple of years ago
[Week 22] Mamagubida - Tryo
May 30, 2021Favorite song: La misère d'en face
Description: A first album that smells like summer, sun and BBQ
How I discovered it? This album was very famous among teens when I was in high-school
[Week 21] Dream - Kitaro
May 23, 2021Favorite song: Lady of Dreams (feat. Jon Anderson)
Description: A nice fusion of japanese traditional instruments with Kitaro and the clear voice Jon Anderson
How I discovered it? My dad being a fan of Yes, it was just a matter of time
[Week 20] Toxicity - System of a Down
May 16, 2021Favorite song: Needles
Description: Second album for SOAD, it contains everything that makes them famous
How I discovered it? I was in high-school when this album was released, and everyone was listening to this
[Week 19] Les Failles - Pomme
May 09, 2021Favorite song: Saphir
Description: Beautiful and full of melancholia
How I discovered it? I discovered Pomme in a youtube video named "301 vues"
[Week 18] L'Atelier - Tarmac
May 02, 2021Favorite song: Dis moi c'est quand...
Description: First album after the split of Louise Attaque
How I discovered it? As a fan of Louise Attaque, it was a must have, and I was not disappointed
[Week 17] No Need To Argue - The Cranberries
April 25, 2021Favorite song: No Need To Argue
Description: Most iconic The Cranberries album
How I discovered it? With Zombie being the internation hit we all know about, it was just a mater of time before bumping into this album
[Week 16] Master Of Puppets - Master Of Puppets
April 18, 2021Favorite song: Battery
Description: The album that brought Metallica to fame and is considered as one of the greatest heavy metal album of all time
How I discovered it? A couple of good friends are really fan
[Week 15] En Solitaire - William Sheller
April 11, 2021Favorite song: Chanson lente
Description: An acoustic album of William Sheller that is a turn in is discography
How I discovered it? My parents introduced me to William Sheller in my early years
[Week 14] Première consultation - Doc Gyneco
April 04, 2021Favorite song: Nirvana
Description: First Doc Gyneco album
How I discovered it? I discovered this album with its 20th anniversary edition
[Week 13] Maniacx - Maniacx
March 28, 2021Favorite song: Flik Flak In The Party
Description: French hip-hop band with a very funny vibe
How I discovered it? A friend made me discovered this album during a summer road trip
[Week 12] Elect the Dead - Serj Tankian
March 21, 2021Favorite song: Baby
Description: First solo album from the lead singer of System Of A Down, instant hit!
How I discovered it? As a huge fan of SOAD, I could miss this album, and I regret nothing
[Week 11] Gorillaz - Gorillaz
March 14, 2021Favorite song: M1 A1
Description: A mix of rock, pop, with some rap in it! Awesome first album
How I discovered it? When it was released, this album was a real tsunami
[Week 10] 666.667 Club - Noir Désir
March 07, 2021Favorite song: À ton étoile
Description: Cool rock french album, with a couple of classics!
How I discovered it? Noir Désir was pretty popular in the late 90's
[Week 9] Space Oddity - David Bowie
February 28, 2021Favorite song: Space Oddity
Description: Not yet a super star, this album shows all the premises of how Bowie will contributes to the music
How I discovered it? I can't really remember as Bowie is such great artist that he is everywhere
[Week 8] She's So Unusual - Cyndi Lauper
February 21, 2021Favorite song: Time After Time
Description: A feel-good album full of love songs from the 90's
How I discovered it? A friend of mine is really fond of Cyndi Lauper, and time after time (pun intended) I learned to love her songs
[Week 7] Les Funérailles d'antan - Georges Brassens
February 14, 2021Favorite song: L'Orage
Description: Brassens was one of the latest great french poet. This album contains great lyrics
How I discovered it? My parents are big fans of Georges Brassens
[Week 6] L’École du micro d’argent - IAM
February 07, 2021Favorite song: Nés sous la même étoile
Description: This is a must-have rap album from the late 90's. Probably the best IAM album
How I discovered it? As a teenager in the late 90's, no one could avoid this album, for the greater good
[Week 5] London Calling - The Clash
January 31, 2021Favorite song: Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
Description: Just after the Sex Pistol revolution, and the death of Sid Vicious, The Clash raised with this album, bringing the London punk all over the world
How I discovered it? I can't remember, as this group, and this album are considered classics
[Week 4] Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Red Hot Chili Peppers
January 24, 2021Favorite song: I Could Have Lied
Description: One of the more iconic album of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to me, packed with a ton of hits
How I discovered it? A friend in high school was very fond of them, and of Flea's bassline
[Week 3] Louise Attaque - Louise Attaque
January 17, 2021Favorite song: Cracher nos souhaits
Description: First album for Louise Attaque and Gaëtan Roussel, this album is a great french rock album from the 90's
How I discovered it? This album was all over the radios when I was in middle school
[Week 2] Universal Mother - Sinéad O'Connor
January 10, 2021Favorite song: Thank you for hearing me
Description: An album packed with a lot of great songs, and still the powerful voice of Sinéad O'Connor
How I discovered it? After "Nothing Compares to U" I dived in the whole discography of Sinéad O'Connor with no regrets
[Week 1] L'Apocalypse des animaux - Vangelis
January 03, 2021Favorite song: La petite fille de la mer
Description: A nice instrumental album made for an documentary about the animal kingdom
How I discovered it? My parents used to play this album as a lullaby for my siblings and I
[Week 53] Clandestino - Manu Chao
December 27, 2020Favorite song: Minha galera
Description: First solo album for Manu Chao, it is a nice "summer album" full of good vibes
How I discovered it? It was on all the radios when it came out, no way to avoid it
[Week 52] Jacques Brel 67 - Jacques Brel
December 20, 2020Favorite song: La chanson des vieux amants
Description: An iconic album from "The Greatest Belgian"
How I discovered it? My father is and always has been a huge fan of Brel
[Week 51] En attendant les caravanes... - La Rue Kétanou
December 13, 2020Favorite song: La fiancée de l'eau
Description: A very good french album with powerful lyrics and old-fashioned instrumental
How I discovered it? A friend make me listen to it in high-school
[Week 50] Far From Home - Hugo Kant
December 06, 2020Favorite song: Before Midnight Tonight
Description: This is a nice ambient music album I like that I like to listen while working
How I discovered it? YouTube suggested it to me
[Week 49] Tea For The Tillerman - Cat Stevens
November 29, 2020Favorite song: Father And Son
Description: Tea For The Tillerman is a nice album to chill while listening to songs we all have eared a million time, in a cozy 70's atmosphere
How I discovered it? My mom was listening to Cat Stevens more or less my whole childhood
[Week 48] Mistral gagnant - Renaud
November 22, 2020Favorite song: P'tite conne
Description: This album is to me representative of the second part of Renaud career with more romantic songs
How I discovered it? My dad is a fan of Renaud, and his great lyrics really hooked me up
[Week 47] Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club
November 15, 2020Favorite song: Chan Chan
Description: This album is probably the most famous Cuban music album reviving the music of pre-revolutionary Cuba
How I discovered it? My dad was listening to this album a lot a couple of years ago
[Week 46] Antics - Interpol
November 08, 2020Favorite song: Evil
Description: It's quite a dark rock album with a touch of British rock yet it's American
How I discovered it? An ex-girlfriend was fond of this album
[Week 45] Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine
November 01, 2020Favorite song: Killing In the Name
Description: As a powerful rock album with great political lyrics, this first album was announcing a great future for this band
How I discovered it? My older brother was listening to this album when I was in middle school, and I remembered it a couple of years later
[Week 44] Fates - Erik Mongrain
October 25, 2020Favorite song: Percusienfa
Description: This is a vibrant instrumental only album. It is worth watching a few video clip as Erik Mongrain has a technique of his own
How I discovered it? Through a friend back in university
[Week 43] 'Til Shiloh - Buju Banton
October 18, 2020Favorite song: Champion
Description: A ragga album with a very deep voice
How I discovered it? I can not remember
[Week 42] Americana - The Offspring
October 11, 2020Favorite song: The Kids Aren't All Right
Description: Probably one of the most famous Californian punk album, Americana is to me the best Offspring album
How I discovered it? I have been introduced to this album by my best friend back in early high-school. It has been with us during a lot of climbing trips
[Week 41] Ce qui nous lie - Mes Souliers Sont Rouges
October 04, 2020Favorite song: La barbière
Description: MSSR is back after almost 14 years with a new line-up composed of both former members and new ones. The band is back to its roots and focus here on old and almost forgotten Norman songs
How I discovered it? I discovered MSSR through a friend of mine back in high school. So when I saw they were performing live. I immediately bought tickets for the whole family to a festival nearby
[Week 40] Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
September 27, 2020Favorite song: Wish You Were Here
Description: To me, this is one of the most iconic Pink Floyd albums. The eponymous song is the most beautiful ballad I ever heard
How I discovered it? My dad being a huge fan of Pink Floyd, I feel like I have always heard this group for my whole life
[Week 39] ダ ン テ - Kalm
September 20, 2020Favorite song: Leaving
Description: Relaxing pop/electro album fully instrumental. I like to listen to this album to chill or as background music while I cook
How I discovered it? I discovered it when my wife asked for "calm music" and as a smart-ass, I searched "calm" in Google Music
Articles
f.lux
387 words - 3' to readMay 28, 2016Trying to improve my sleeping time, and remembering an old friend using it, I decided to give a try to f.lux. Here is a quick tour of it.
Ergotron
1432 words - 10' to readOctober 23, 2015After looking for the perfect keyboard, and trying a couple of them (WASD Keyboard, Kinesis, Maltron), I reached the conclusion that I should probably build my own keyboard. And so I did.
