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ISSUE 29 | BODY BEAUTIFUL
DJ Line Up 12 Coming Up 16 DJ Johnny Fiasco 20 DJ Little Martinez 22 DJ Helen 23 DJ Benny Benassi 24 DJ Charles Schillings 26 DJ Ron Carroll 28 The Stanton Warriors 29 DJ Martin Solveig 30 DJ Jonty Skruff 32 DJ Lucardo Parena 34 DJ Jesse Garcia 37 60 secs with DJ Ben 38 Spotlight : Chef Cameron 40 Top 10 Trax : Jacquie 42 Bed Fellows 44 Cover Story : OH+ 56 Bed Hopping : YL Residence 58 Supper Secrets 62 Grill the Chef 64 Bed World Card Member 68 Shop Idol 71 The Web 74 Blog It 76 Talking Picture : Dr. Phibes Rises Again 78 Write On : Matt Whyman 80 New Kid on the Block 82 What's in The Mix? 84 All About Bed 86 Sound People 88 Phuket People 94
BODY BEAUTIFUL
WHO CONTRIBUTORS DOES IT Publisher : Oxygen Holding Co,Ltd. Executive Editor : Paul Hampshire Creative Director : Sanya Souvanna Phouma Proof Reader : Stuart MacDonnell Writers : Justin Dunne Stephane Megecaze Designers : Puntit Dinakara Maytus Limpakarn Photographers : Asit Prueangwet ( James) Hector Guzman John Beara Advertise in it… : Jinjuta Nunta jinjuta@bedsupperclub.com t : 02 255 7863 m: 086 308 5768
CAMERON STEWART Cameron, who’s dedicated his life to putting his passion on a plate, picks up the pen and answers your cuisine queries in our ‘Grill the Chef’. He also spills the beans in our ‘Supper Secrets’ recipe page. Cameron Finds beauty in .. the wee hours of the morning, when tigers burn bright in the forests of the night.
RUPERT JAMES Rupert James has written ads for superbrands like Heineken and Nokia, directed music promos for the likes of Placebo and Katsue and has shown multimedia art at the Sydney Biennale and the 798 Art Festival in Beijing. Rupert appears with his blog : The Human Wry. Rupert finds beauty in .. darkness, mostly. Jim@thehumanwrycorporation.com Twitter @ wry_eyes
ASIT PRUEANGWET (JAMES) Get it… Send your name and email address to subscriptions@bedsupperclub.com to read the online version or fill in the online form for a year of Bed Sheets sent by mail. Read it online… www.bedsheetsmagazine.com
A freelance photographer living in Bangkok, he’s passionate about portrait photography. After living and studying in the UK for a year and travelling around Europe, he realised he’d overlooked the beauties of his home continent, hence his New Year’s resolution to travel more in Thailand. James finds beauty in friendship, optimism and a good tennis rally. www.mitamada.carbonmade.com asitracket@yahoo.com
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TEE LAPAN Born in Hat Yai, Tee freaked out his mum by dropping out of college six months before graduating and spending his life savings on a ticket to London. He landed a job as a runner on a Geri Halliwell video and before you can say ‘Dick Whittington’ was second in command on Madonna videos and working with A-list artists like Beyonce, Orlando Bloom, Mariah Carey and Daniel Craig. He’s taking time out to write back home and share some of the gossip, glamour and news from his absolutely fabulous life. Tee finds beauty in ..anything black
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EDITOR’S
Altogether now, get your hands in the air and wave goodbye to the noughties, a decade dominated by dwindling energy supplies, widespread economic failure and natural disasters. Or was that just me? No, let's think again, there are many positive reasons to get giddy about the last ten years, aside from fab new faces like Lady Gaga and Obama we also saw the decline of boy band silliness and finally got rid of Bush. We witnessed millions come together to combat global warming and were given great new toys like magnificent mobile phones, cool digital cameras, and amazing digital audio players. The word ‘google’ become a verb, USB flash drives rapidly replaced 3.5-inch diskettes and Wireless wiped out wires. Musically the decade was marked by the dominance of hip hop, emo and electro. Kylie Minogue and Madonna regrouped, recharged and reinvented themselves to defend their respective thrones.
In his new ‘LDN’ column, Tee Lapan takes us to Paris with Rihanna and we get a front row seat at the Paris Fashion Week Chanel show. UK tattooist to the stars Lal Hardy talks about his new tattoo coffee table book in ‘Write On!’ We also bring you a right regal gent who’s going to ascend to great heights in 2010, singer-songwriter King Charles Because first impressions count, we decided to gives Bed Sheets an exclusive interview. start the new decade with a revamp and a BODY BEAUTIFUL issue. We added new sections, new Lastly do remember … ‘Beauty is in the eye of the features and put the most beautiful man we know beer holder’. on the cover. Channel (V) VJ Mike Wong talks about his passion for punk, parties and packing a Paul (Bee) Hampshire punch. Thai fashion house Munchu's add a touch Twitter : beefuton more elegance to Bed Supperclub as they preview Facebook : goobee their latest collection in our fashion spread. Email : bee@bedsupperclub.com
Bed Sheets BoomBox Top 10
IT'S MY OWN CHEATING HEART THAT MAKES ME CRY LOVE LUST
LOOK AT ME (WHEN I ROCK WICHOO) GIRLS BE AMBITIOUS KE$HA
I SEEN BEYONCE AT BURGER KING Listen at : www.last.fm/user/BedSheetsmag 012
THE BLACK KIDS
MIYAVI
UFFIE
POP THE GLOCK TIK TOK
GLASVEGAS
KING CHARLES
THE DIET PILLS
DIET PILLS
MARBLE INDEX
NICO
CAZWELL
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Tee and Rihanna on the way to Chanel Show, Paris.
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Rihanna - photo by Tee Lapan
My very first column for Bed Sheets magazine, how exciting! Actually, I’m supposed to write about what’s happening in London but I haven’t really been in the city that much recently. Here’s why…
Rihanna - photo by Tee Lapan
After finishing Madonna’s ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour project in New York, I was asked to go to Paris to work with Rihanna. The plan was that we would go to ‘Paris Fashion Week’ to get ideas and search for a new look for her new ‘Rated R’ album. Most of the shows seemed to go for the ‘recession’ look, especially the Victor and Rolf collection. They did daring stuff like slice dresses in half and make holes in them.
They also had former Moloko frontwoman, the fabulous Roísín Murphy, performing. Despite being eight months pregnant she still managed to look fantastic and still rocked out. I’ve worked production on a couple of her music videos so I nipped backstage to say hello. Backstage, I also bumped into Katy England and her husband, Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie. Katy, who’s one of the world’s most innovative fashion image-makers, was working her magic and styling the show. 015
Lily Allen performs
The highlight of the Paris trip was without a doubt the Chanel show. Lily Allen popped up in the middle of the show and performed a song and I got to sit behind Prince. Sorry people, I was too shy to take his pic! After Paris we flew to Berlin to shoot Rihanna’s album cover with photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. Ellen became famous when she first photographed Claudia Schiffer for Guess? Jeans. Since then she’s been published in top magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Arena and I-D, and has published several books of her photography. The shoot was amazing and the photos extraordinary! So for the last three months, my life was all about Rihanna. We did the visual for her live appearance on the ‘American Music Awards’, 'X-factor' and we are currently preparing for her world tour which happens next spring. You must check out Rihanna’s new album, it’s a real departure from her old style, much harder and more mature. See Ya ! Tee 016
Chanel Show, Paris.
MUNCHU'S CIRCUS ON SPACE Photo by : Chutharut Pornmuneesoontorn Styling : Munchumart Numbenjapol
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Photos by : Chutharut Pornmuneesoontorn Models : Veronika@Bigs agent Make-up : Mac Styling : Munchumart Numbenjapol Clothes : Munchu's Autumn/Winter 2009 Thanks to : Justin, Duen, Bed Supperclub, Mac, Linda, Luknut and Munchu's crew
IN FASHION
Madame Flamingo Shoe designer / Janet Pantila Promfang
Tell us about your Madame Flamingo Brand. Madame Flamingo combines vintage with modern to come up with new footwear styles. Each pair is meticulously handmade from carefully selected materials. I feel that my shoes are unique because they are colourful and fun and I only design shoes that I would wear myself so my style permeates everything that eventually gets made. What’s been your proudest moment so far? It was probably when Zen department store started selling my shoes. Where did you learn your shoemaking skills? I studied shoemaking and shoe design in Florence, Italy. Actually, I merely learnt the basics there; I acquired most of my skills and technique outside the classroom. I can still remember the first pair of shoes I made by hand. They were red, which was and still is my favourite colour. Where do you draw inspiration from? From everywhere except shoe magazines! I get inspired at parties, from browsing through vintage magazines, wandering around flea markets, the list goes on…. I try to avoid looking at shoe magazines because I don’t want to pick up subconscious direction or stimulation from them. 022
Who’s your favourite shoemaker? The Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka. Her shoes are super gorgeous and pay tribute to the footwear of past eras. I really love her signature style of bows, gingerbread shapes, hearts, Nordic functionalism and buckles. What would be your dream job and your dream client? A shoe designer has always been my dream job; it’s so wonderful that I am actually living my dream. My dream client would definitely be the Olsen Sisters; I love their craziness and bohemian chic style. Who would you most like to see wearing your shoes? Audrey Hepburn. She’s my ideal icon. What’s the biggest fashion faux pas for shoes? Cutting the heel too low. Once you cut it, you lose the balance of the shoe. What can we expect to see in 2010? Shoe Madness!!!
There’s no business like shoe business!
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BED HOPPING by Sabina Ahuja
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Six Senses Hideaway Vietnam Nestled on a secluded beach in Ninh Van Bay, Six Senses Hideaway boasts spectacular views of dramatic rock formations, majestic mountains, and uncompromised luxury. Accessible only by sea, the Hideaway guarantees privacy and exclusivity making it the ideal spot for A-list celebs and sun-seekers craving total solitude.
Where is it?
an impressive selection of holistic and signature Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, Nha treatments or take a 20-minute speedboat ride to Nha Trang city for shopping at Dam Trang, Vietnam Market and to visit the big Buddha statue at the Long Son Pagoda. What’s the rate per night? Rates start at USD800 ++ per night including So tell me again, why should I stay breakfast
here?
So tell us more about the rooms.
Pure escapism, peace and quiet, relaxation, romance and rejuvenation. England’s Prince Andrew and Princess Caroline of Monaco have both been guests at this untouched paradise and like them you too can have it all: exclusive plunge pool, hand-crafted wooden bath tub and your own personal butler.
Each double-storey, timber beach villa comes with its own private pool, spacious bathroom, and a breath-taking view of the South China Sea. While all the villas are equally luxurious, the ‘Water Villas,’ tickled our fantasy. Built on the beautiful rock formations, each has a private sun lounge deck, separate living Not suitable for: room, outdoor plunge pool and a ladder that Anyone looking for a vibrant nightlife scene. drops from the villa into the lagoon below. There are no party people, pumping dance floors or lasers but the glittering lights on How’s the restaurant? the ocean and pounding waves do provide a There are three different restaurants on site; blissful backdrop for a chilled out getaway. each serving local and international favourites. The fine dining restaurant, ‘Dining by the Come for: Rocks,’ perched on top of the hill only operates A unique retreat, total tranquility and luxury two days a week but offers breathtaking without the high-tech gadgetry and trappings panoramic views. For special occasions, treat of the modern world… just think of your yourself at ‘Dining in the Wine Cave,’ where butler as a ‘Man-Friday’ and the French chef as you actually get to feast in your own personal a fellow castaway that loves cooking. cave.
What’s in the neighbourhood?
If I want to book now where do I go ? reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses.com
For pure pampering, the Six Senses Spa offers Tel: +8458 352 4268
There are names that remain unknown to the public at large even though they are responsible for some of the most visible contemporary creations. Such can be said of Italian Fabio Novembre who is credited for making the Bisazza brand the world leader in mosaic design. As the company’s Creative Director, Novembre has signed off on the bold and provocative interior designs that are showcased in Bisazza’s showrooms in New York and Milan. Many other works from Novembre became instant icons for Wallpaper and Frame magazine readers... One example being the huge red ribbon curls that swirl around to become seats at the Vittoria Hotel in Florence. Another, this time in a restaurant, has huge golden arms supporting a dark green dining room. That’s the Shu Café in Milan. Needless to say, the man is a maverick in the design world, refuting international convention in his unique approach to design. A film student by training, Fabio Novembre got into design when a Hong Kong Showroom commissioned him to do work for fashion designer Anna Molinari - a seminal experience that sparked his interest in exploring the bridges between cinema and architecture. With the theme for this issue of Bed Sheets being ‘body beautiful’, we thought the ‘Him & Her’ chair Novembre designed for Casamania, would be a bold choice. The chairs are a nod to the famous 1959 Panton chairs, that one can also find in the Bangkok Bed Supperclub. www.novembre.it 026
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Attend | DJ Gregory – 2002
This tune epitomizes everything wonderful about house music, groove, depth, and good feeling. Great display of style from the Frenchman. This track is a must have!
SpectraRandom | Factor – 2007
As featured on the Bed Supperclub’s 'CUTS’ compilation CD, this track represents Bed in oh so many ways. Very contemporary yet there is a lot of soul packed into this little gem.
Cruel Intentions | Simian Mobile Disco feat Beth Ditto – 2009
Flamboyant pop with a new wave influence produced by the very trendy duo, I heard It on the radio while driving around Paris during a trip home last year. I fell in love with it immediately. A true anthem.
Freemind | DJ T - 2003
A very important track to me as it introduced me to this new style of German electro-house. A real floor filler, this melodic track quickly became a central song in my DJ set and still stands strong today.
Higher State of Consciousness | Josh Wink - 1995
I was living in England when this came out and ‘oh dear’ it was such a massive hit. Not for the faint hearted, and quite intense, this techno track is still a massive crowd pleaser. Get ready for take off!
Rock With You | Michael Jackson – 1979
Perhaps not as well known as some of the King of Pop’s other hits, this song really deserves another listen. It gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. Sensual, funky and very inviting.
Magic Wand | Whodini – 1982
Early electro hip hop, I still like this song as much now as I did the first time I heard it when I was a kid.
Gazebo | Fairmont – 2006
What an enchanting melody! I first heard it when Felix Da House Cat played it in his set at Bed a few years ago. I remember it completely transformed the atmosphere of the club. Magnificent.
Drop it Like it’s Hot | Snoop Dogg - 2004
I am no hip hop expert but in my opinion this is pure class. As is often the case with the music I love, minimal is massive and less is more. It’s pure stripped down bling bling!
Passion | Gat Décor – 1992
Fat, groovy and uplifting. This stand-out track really takes you on a long and eventful journey. It’s got that incredible bass hook and just you wait till you hear the infectious piano riff. Classic house music at its best. 029
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A A man man of of plentiful plentiful hair hair and and pedigree pedigree tunes, tunes, West West London’s London’s King King Charles Charles is is tipped tipped to be one one of of 2010’s 2010’s big big new new names. names. 031
" I hope that one day the things I have said will become clichĂŠs. "
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Hello King Charles, how’s it going? I'm well, thank you. I'm spending most of my time doing all the things that a man should do, leaving little room for the things that matter. I'm doing some touring with the band and finishing records and producing some other stuff: all party, all bullshit.
The Guardian newspaper described you as ‘a dandy in the underworld, English psych-inflected pastoral whimsy’. Would you agree? I’m not entirely sure what that all means. Are we talking underworld Hades, or underworld some sort of mystical parallel world that is actually under the world where there is no sunlight and everyone wears blood. Red velvet capes and reads suicide poetry? I am certainly English but I can't vouch for being 'psych-inflected'. Perhaps fanciful though. It's better than being called a 'trustafarian'.
Your first gigs were in girl's schools across England. How was the response? Pretty jokes, they were all pretty young and not that interested; obviously I had a ball. I remember the best one was at Downe House for a charity fashion show; they were all a little more grown up.
We heard a story that you rescued a baby giraffe from the jaws of a jackal and were soaked in the venom of a spitting cobra. Is this just an over excited press agent? Well, not exactly but I don't know whether the words 'rescued' and 'soaked' are the most accurate. I've spent a lot of time in Africa and have a great passion for the animals there.
Tell us about your latest single ‘Love Lust’.
At school you were a classically trained It’s a love/lust song, inspired by a very interesting girl. There is nothing I have that she would want, singer and learned the cello, so how and I wrote it as a tool of courtship. come you didn’t follow the traditional route and end up in the orchestra pit? What’s next for King Charles? Wasn't good enough, dedicated enough or willing Tour, singles, album, giraffes, party, Austria, Dom, enough. hanging in Soho, so what? So ho baby, Damara dik dik, the open road, traffic, cash, no cash, flesh, You once said that music was a good blood, King Charles.
way to take the edge off the cliché of the young poet. Does that still apply now How does it feel to know that your music that you’re successful? is reaching people on the other side of the world? Hmm, successful… I measure success in terms of whether the girl I'm in love with is in love with me. Is it? I want to be as successful as coca cola. The songs are still poems and I hope that one day the things I have said will become clichés. Is there anything that you can’t eat? Celery is rank and sushi never did it for me.
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Mike Wong Bangkok’s new it-boy and Channel (V) VJ is living proof that beauty is sometimes more than skin deep. He reveals his passion for punk, parties and packing a punch. Words by Paul Hampshire | Photo by Hector Guzman
How’s it going? Great, I've been busy with a few new adventure programme in different provinces, freelance writing work, DJing... whatever comes my way. How long have you been living in Bangkok? I’ve been here about two years now. Growing up in California I became passionate about muay thai and I guess that sparked my interest in Thai culture. My original reason for coming here was to improve my muay thai skills. So how did you get from the boxing ring to the TV screen? I started teaching English to help pay the rent and from that I landed a modelling job and eventually started doing TV commercials. Do you enjoy being a VJ? Yes it’s the perfect profession to mix business with pleasure; I get paid to hang out with my mates and party. Who’s the scariest person you’ve interviewed? That’s got to be Ajaan Noo (aka Sompong Kanhphaiin - the tattoo master who inked Angelina Jolie). He was very stoic, made no eye contact, took ages to answer questions and when he did they were all one word answers. Tell us about your tattoos. Well the little red heart on my left arm was my first. I had it done on my 18th birthday. The other tattoos have developed through various experiences and people in my life, from friendship tattoos to ones influenced by poems/ lyrics. Each one has a story but not every story needs telling...haha. Did you clear it with your mum first? No, I believe it’s much easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. What music are you into? I grew up with 70's and 80's British and American punk. I then moved to post-punk, hardcore punk and its countless sub-genres. Since I've been in Bangkok, I've been getting into indie and electro. Have you ever wanted to make music? Yes, I used to play bass/guitar in a hardcore band a long time ago and a violin when I was a kid, haha. I just recently started playing bass again, and will hopefully be playing some fun, Sonics-style rock 'n' roll soon enough. What makes the human body look more beautiful? Confidence. An interesting personality. Exercise... haha. Is there anything that you can’t eat? I was a strict vegan for eight years so at this point, I’ll eat anything.
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LAL HARDY
Lal Hardy is the man behind London's legendary New Wave Tattoo. He’s been tattooist to a roll-call of rock stars and movie stars, including Liam Gallagher, Marc Almond, Foo Fighter Dave Grohl and footballer Dimitar Berbatov. Lal's book, 'The Mammoth Book of Tattoos' contains over 500 striking photographic images of tattoos. What was the first novel you read? ‘Dawn Wind’ by Rosemary Sutcliff. It takes place in Britain in the sixth century, after the Saxons, Angles and Jutes have gained dominion over most of Britain. Owain, a descendent of Roman and British soldiers, is the only survivor of a battle near Bath.
What part of the body suits a tattoo best? It really depends on the design.
If you were to have one tattoo from one tattooist what would you have and who would you get to do it? I would get a full body suit by Horiyoshi III. He's the second tattooist to be bestowed the Which book have you read the most times? honorific title - the tattooist affixation "Hori" I never read books twice - unless it is for means engrave - in a line started by his master, the legendary tattoo artist Yoshitsugu reference purposes. Muramatsu. His tattoos are usually outlined using a machine but colour is inserted using Which film was better than the book? Ninety nine percent of the time the book is the traditional tebori or Japanese hand tattooing technique always better. Pitch us your next book in less than 30 words. My new book will be jamm packed with some What’s the most common and annoying of the greatest mind-blowing tattooing imagery in the world and will be the best question you get from your customers? When their phone rings during a tattoo and value book on the market. they ask ‘is it ok if I answer that?’ www.newwavetattoo.co.uk http://www.lalhardy.co.uk What’s the best biography you have read? I loved David Niven’s ‘The Moon’s a Balloon’.
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Bed World Member
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NAME LENA CHRISTENSEN
OCCUPATION ACTRESS / MODEL
MEMBER SINCE 2008 RELEVANT WEBSITE WWW.LENACHRISTENSEN.COM WWW.IMANDWD.COMOM
Getting to know you.
Bed Sheets turns the spotlight on our Bed World Card members
What makes you happy? Having a wonderful life spent being myself, exercise, getting to do the things that I want to do, the sound of my son’s laughter and sharing all of this with my husband. How did you meet your husband, Rudy? We met in a taekwondo class. I was training for a movie role and kept getting paired up with a gorgeous sparring partner. We’ve been together now for nine years and married for four. We also have an inspiring and wonderful son, Sebastian. What’s your best feature? My lips. What’s Rudy’s best feature? Beautiful, happy eyes. Favourite night spent at Bed? Halloween! It was such a fun, high-spirited night! Favourite regular night at Bed? Fridays! What makes a person more beautiful? Positive vibes. What’s more important than beauty? Quite a lot, really. First, I would say health – nothing is more important than your health. Also family, friends, doing one’s best to feel good, being kind to one’s self, having a loving partner, and really taking the time to enjoy all of it. I mention a lot of this on my website. Check it out! Favourite Smell : vanilla Least Favourite Smell : baby diapers Favourite Word : legendary (also my husband’s too) Least Favourite Word : anything that’s negative
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THAWEESAK SRITHONGDEE By Sanya Souvanna Phouma
Thaweesak ‘Lolay’ Srithongdee is a Silpakorn Master of Fine Arts graduate who shot to fame at the turn of the century with his numerous solo exhibitions outside Thailand. His paintings and drawings, depicting young and ambiguously seductive characters, were instantly recognisable. I was first attracted by the drawings he did for various Thai fashion magazines illustrating their editorial features. In 2002, I finally got to meet him in a cafe in Siam Centre. I was instantly charmed by his geniality and playful attitude. At the time, we were preparing to launch Bed Suppercub and I mentioned that the theme for the launch party was ‘Genesis’: Adam and Eve and Noah’s Ark etc.. The ensuing work (see opposite page) was done on gold cardboard. Lolay simply applied layers of acrylic paint to the gold surface. In his usual style, two very beautiful naked characters (possibly Adam and Eve) are standing hand in hand under a starry night. Whilst Eve is mysteriously gazing at something on the horizon, Adam clearly stares at the viewer. Both characters are nude but their genitals are hidden by a green leaf. Provocatively, Adam has green stains around his mouth and on his chin. It’s left to the viewer to conjecture why his face is green. The artwork was eventually used on Bed’s launch party invitation.Today, one can see Lolay’s work in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, opposite MBK centre. It’s a massive white character sitting on what looks like a white hollow pot obstructing the footpath. Not being able to get in touch with Lolay to get an explanation of the odd-looking sculpture (a humanoid sitting on a toilet), I asked one of the centre’s directors, who told me that they had commissioned Lolay to create something that could help tarnish the clean cut image of the building in the eyes of youngsters who may be over-impressed by the seriousness of what’s exhibited inside. So don’t be alarmed. 040
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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK Joseph Thiery - Photographer www.josephthiery.com
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Describe what you do and who you are in three sentences. Photography is not my passion, life is. Wherever I go, whatever I do, I try to live as fully as possible and share my passion for life. It could be lecturing at a university or working in a factory, it doesn't matter as long I'm contributing to make the world a better place to live in. What’s been your proudest moment so far? Hap p i ne ss a nd j oy wo u l d b e s t des c r i b e my fe e l i n g s b e ca u s e nothing really belongs to me and I'm only capturing moments. It’s not been confirmed yet but a phone call from the assistant curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Taipei about exhibiting my work sure brought on lots of good emotions and being selected as a finalist of the ‘Asian Geographic photo-Contest 2009’ was another good moment. Where could we usually find you taking photographs? Usually close by in the vicinity of where I live. Presently that’s Bangkok, in areas where people are not used to seeing foreigners. There are drawbacks though like last week when someone on a motorcycle snatched my bag and I lost two cameras but that’s a sad exception in an ocean of true moments. What’s your favourite quote? ‘It only takes a little light to dispel much darkness.’ Anonymous. This true fact can be applied to most situations. A genuine smile can get rid of suspicion, the right words can cure low self esteem and a small act of generosity can help heal deep wounds. Who or what would you most like to photograph? I never know when and what I'm going to photograph. Everything that happens around me is a potential subject. It could be because of a particular light, a group of people, a dead leaf in a pool of oil, anything that tells us something about our world. What’s the most beautiful thing that you have ever shot? That’s a difficult question because I always think my latest photographs are the most beautiful. But, if you made me choose I would pick my photograph of a puddle of water in the Himalayas, nearly 4000 meters high. You can almost feel the energy coming from it. 043
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Who would play you in the biopic of your life? DJ ONO : Harold from Harold & Kumar, Folks say I look like him or the Asian guy from Disturbia. People say I look like him too. Personally I think I kind of do too but the difference is... I can’t act for shit!
What song sums up your life? DJayBUDDAH : 'The Good Life’ by Kanye West featuring T-Pain. We’re definitely living the good life right now, in terms of entertaining people around the world and showing them a good time. Also ‘No Stoppin Us’ by Thaitanium. We’re always on top of our game and always coming strong.
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Ok, here’s a mirror and a hairbrush - what song are you going to sing when no one’s looking? DJayBUDDAH : 'Would You Mind’ by Earth Wind and Fire. I just love that song.
What’s your top track of the month?
DJ ONO : ‘Empire State of Mind’ by Jay-Z feat Alicia Keys. Jay-Z has always been on top of his own rap game by coming up with new joints that maintain his elite status or even surpass his previous hits. His new album is definitely second to none.
Your apartment is on fire, you can save one record, what’s it going to be? DJ ONO : I would have to say my personalised signed vinyl by the one and only 'Nas'. In October 2008 we hosted the first ever Asian hip hop festival in Thailand. Nas headlined the show and we got to hang out with him.
What’s the best concert you have ever seen? DJ ONO : The ‘Up in Smoke’ tour. At the time West Coast music was definitely in its prime with Dr. Dre as the backbone to the whole scene. It was the summer of 2001 and I got hooked up to see the concert in my hometown Vancouver, Canada. Dre's new album ‘The Chronic’ was all over the airwaves. I grew up listening to Dre and a lot of West Coast music so I was really looking forward to catching the live show. The line up also included Eminem, Ice Cube, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg and WC.
What nights do you spin at Bed ? With the Bangkok Invaders @ Pop Champagne Tuesdays
Finish this sentence – Bed Supperclub is….. the place to be...run Bkk bitches!! Ps : Thaitanium’s new album is out now !!!!! 045
TALKING PICTURES LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE : BEAUTY & THE BEAST
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LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE BEAUTY & THE BEAST Jean Cocteau's enchanting adaptation of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ takes on the unreal world of a fairy tale and makes it as real as the world around us. Cast Jean Marais ; The Beast / The Prince Avenant Josette Day ; Belle Mila Parély ; Félicie Nane Germon ; Adélaïde Released : Dec 1947 What’s the Story? When a merchant is sentenced to death for picking a rose from the Beast's garden, his courageous daughter offers to go back to the Beast in her father's place. The Beast falls in love with the fair maiden and proposes marriage to her every evening; she refuses. Her heart belongs to a handsome young prince. Eventually, she is drawn to the repulsive but oddly mesmerizing Beast, who tests her faithfulness by giving her a key and the warning that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of heartache. Film Facts It took five hours for Jean Marais to put on his Beast make-up. The film features a musical score by Georges Auric. In 1995, composer Philip Glass composed an opera version. In its initial incarnation the musicians and singers would perform the work on stage with a restored, newly subtitled print of the film showing on a screen behind them. Often considered one of the finest fantasy films of all time, it inspired Disney's classic animated film 'Beauty and the Beast'. Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks bought some of the rights to the movie. Movie boiled down to 3 lines
Cocteau Film Quote Merchant : ‘A film is a petrified fountain of thought.’ Nice flower, I’m having that.. ‘Film will only became an art when its materials are as Beast : inexpensive as pencil and paper.’ And I’m having your daughter now. Movie Goof
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How does £3.50 sound? Mental Designer's Graphic Designer Versus Just when you are watching TV or something you could put together some ideas...
Client melds the madness and patronizing megalomania of every bitch of a client you've ever met into one brutal assault on honest decency, undervaluing and disregarding the creative process and spitting in the face of professionalism with the common client insult of half-hearted familiarity.
Plane Stupid.
In spite of rising scepticism – specifically the exposure of the conspiracy behind the 'anthropogenic warming myth' – climate change propaganda is continuing to get stronger with agencies like Mother London creating hard-hitting commercials for the anti-aviation expansion group Plane Stupid featuring dead polar bears falling from the sky. And whether you buy into the stat that there are more bears now than in 19XX , if you think shorthaul flights are, er, a bare necessity then in my opinion you are plane stupid. Our earth needs looking after whether it's getting dangerously hot or not right now and filling the atmosphere with CO2 is never (ever) going to make the world a better place to live. Directed by Rattling Stick's Danny Kleinman. Via Brand Republic.
Downside up.
Thailand has long demonstrated true creative innovation in the fields of graphic, interior and product design but has, quite understandably, never been famed for its inventive use of English copy – not for want of trying – though the corner now might have been turned. Either error has played the mother of invention and a poor parking lot signage order (double the amount of 'up' signs needed and no 'downs') forced Bumrungrad hospital into a resourceful rethink, or the signs are part of a deliberate design choice with an intentional economy of words. Either way it's a playful inversion and a sign that the craft of copywriting is on the, er, up. Photography by Asit Prueangwet.
Obey the lure.
While the police mannequins that have popped up on Bangkok street corners over the past few months have not really posed a serious deterrent – as the boys in brown, in their last, permanent inactive posts, are far too easy to detect as being the dummies they are from a distance of even a block away – there is one theory that this is all part of a bigger, less innocuous ploy. Eventually, so familiar with seeing the plastic patrol cops all over town, Bangkok drivers may be lured into a false sense of security and naturally begin to speed by every intersection, confident that the only eyes upon them are resin; though the real police meanwhile may just take advantage of this lax attitude and reappear on duty, keeping as still as the dummies themselves (something that shouldn't prove too difficult for some considering their lack of manoeuvrability) thus catching out the lackadaisical motorists and fining them (all very fairly) on the spot. Photography by Asit Prueangwet.
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Life in plastic, its fantastic. For those preferring a shiny plastic Barbie look here is a gallery of plastic surgery gone wrong. http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/
Trailer trash couture. People of Wal-Mart http://www.peopleofwalmart.com is an ode to the fauna and flora found in the largest retail chain in America. Mullets, MC Hammer pants, extravagant hats, exuberant haircuts, ... this is Americana!
The devil is in the details. Detouch explores the manipulation of images related to the human form. See how pictures are retouched to generate unreal, anorexia-inducing images. http://detouch.org/
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Liam Gallagher’s favourite site. Monobrow celebrates the unity of eyebrows. http://www.monobrow.com
‘Till death of taste do us part . Couples are not forgotten as they celebrate their union in style! http://tackyweddings.com/
All sites are just one click away at www.bedsheetsmagazine.com
What's in the Mix? by Justin Dunne
The origin of the apéritif is a subject of much debate. Some say that the concept of drinking a small amount of alcohol before a meal dates back to the ancient Egyptians, while others argue that the aperitif first appeared in 1786 in Turin, when Antonio Benedetto Carpano invented vermouth. While you sit back and mull it over why not revive your body and tease your tastebuds with this tweaked out cocktail that is sure to get your muscles flexing and your tongue jogging. 1 oz Pimm’s Cup No. 1 1 oz Beefeater Gin 5 slices of fresh Ginger 3 oz chilled Ginger Ale In a shaker, add the Pimm’s No 1, gin, and ginger. Shake and strain over crushed ice. Top with chilled ginger ale. Garnish with orange wheel & cucumber slice.
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Almond Dacquoise with Berries
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Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl, with electric beaters. Slowly add the sugar a little at a time until they are soft peaks or meringue consistency. Fold through the icing sugar and almond meal. Pipe out into rounds on baking sheets about 10-12 cm in diameter. Cook at 160 degrees Celsius for about 25 – 35 mins.
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Place the dacquoise in the centre of the plate. Mix berries with Grand Marnier and a little sugar. Place the cream in the centre of the dacquoise. Place berries on top. Garnish with icing sugar and mint. Serves 8 Photo by Patchwipa Mahapornpaisal
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Cut vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Add to milk, bring to boil and allow to infuse. Whisk yolk and sugar until pale and thick. Strain and add the boiling milk to the egg mixture a little at a time. Return the mix back to the stove and cook the mix out. Add the flour and whisk till it thickens. Strain the mix into a bowl over ice. When cool, fold some whipped cream through to lighten the mixture.
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CHEF CAMERON SOLVES YOUR CUISINE QUESTIONS
History is rife with the human pursuit of This Valentine's day I plan to take my boyfriend out for a romantic meal, what’s aphrodisiacs in many forms. From rhino horns the best food to get him in the mood for a to tiger willies, man (and sometimes woman) night of passion? has sniffed, chewed and sucked substances that were said to have an affect on sexual Many types of foods are supposed to be aphrodisiacs, increasing not only your sexual motivation and performance. drive but in some cases performance too. Alas, Scientific tests have now proven that some common foods do actually work. Here’s what many are myths or old wives' tales. you should be consuming:
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It is a matter of personal taste but here are my Chocolate contains both a sedative which relaxes and lowers inhibitions and a stimulant pros and cons for boiling spareribs. to increase activity and the desire for physical • Con: Boiling the meat not only renders out the contact. Asparagus: three courses of asparagus were fat, it also releases the meats tasty natural juices. served to 19th century bridegrooms due to its Although spareribs are often served glazed or with a sauce, the meat itself can be dry. Long reputed aphrodisiacal powers. cooking with low heat either by oven or indirect Oysters are rich in zinc, which facilitates heat on a grill accomplishes the same tenderness testosterone production in men. The Romans and fat-rendering goals without loss of flavour often used them as aphrodisiacs. or moisture. Marinades are also recommended Alcohol: lowers inhibitions and increases to add flavour and tenderize ribs. confidence; however, over-indulgence has a sedative effect not conducive to a romantic • Pro: Since the ribs are fatty, cooks often boil tryst. them to render out the fat, tenderize the rib Both garlic and ginger increase circulation, meat, and shorten cooking time. The ribs are which is associated with sexual excitement and then further cooked on the grill or in the oven, usually with a sauce. can facilitate physical performance. Bananas contain potassium and Vitamin B, which increase production of sexual hormones. What does 'saute' mean? They also bear a phallic appearance similar to To saute is a method of frying requiring high heat and some sort of liquid fat. the male sex organs. Saute in French means 'to jump' and can be a Papaya stimulates the production of estrogen method of cooking or a way to describe a dish in women, and has also been used to like sauteed chicken breasts. stimulate the menstrual cycle and the To do it properly you need to move the ingredients production of breast milk. either with a pair of tongs or like they do on TV by tossing it in the air.
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Matthew Rogers aka Bob How come you settled in Phuket? I first came to the island in 2001 for R&R after working in the Borneo jungle. What was supposed to be five days, ended up being five weeks. I fell in love with the island, Thailand and my wife Yah. We now have two lovely kids (Miluna & Daniel) so all we need now is a dog. What changes have you noticed since you first moved there. The demographicof the island is changing from 50 -something retirees to upwardly mobile 20 and 30-somethings basing themselves on the island and working globally via email and Internet. These new residents and their guests need to be entertained and the recent boom in venues over the past three years is a sure sign of that change. Tell us about your company, Real Sound Thailand. RST was started by DJs for DJs. We deal mainly with sales & rental, service &
Installation of Pro DJ equipment and PA Sound & Light. We also offer DJ training & studio engineering courses as well as national and international DJ bookings. We also sell rare and collectable CD's & vinyl that’s hard to find in Thailand. What’s Phuket’s best kept secret? Big Bow and his Reggae Bar on Nai Harn Lake. The man is a le gend i n his ow n r i g ht . Yoonique's Music Cafe behind the Reggae Bar is also doing great things for the local music community with live jams every Tuesday and regular concerts with artists such as Job 2 Do. What shouldn’t one leave Phuket without doing or seeing? The Big Buddha at sunset. Also you should’t miss Soundwave Sunday’s beach party at Laem Singh beach followed by their afterparty with Phuket House Mafia at Sound.
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What ’s your top track of the month? 'Funk Phenomena (Starkillers 2009 Remix)' by Armand Van Helden/Starkillers. It was such an amazing track when it first came out, now it’s back with a new twist but still super funky. It always has me jumping up and down in the DJ booth, haha. Would you rather play in the VIP room or the main room? I really enjoy playing to big crowds when they are dancing like crazy but sometimes a small VIP room with people who are more into "nonhits" music is also a great buzz. Do you DJ with CD, vinyl or computer? When I first started spinning I used vinyl and spent all my cash on new tracks. Then CDs came along followed by downloadable mp3s. This Christmas I finally installed Traktor DJ software on my laptop. It's going to be grand not having to flip through hundreds of CDs looking for tracks.
What album is currently hogging your mp3 player? It's mostly stuff that I can’t play when I DJ out. Foo Fighters, Krafty Kuts, Royksopp, the soundtrack from High School Musical...haha, just kidding. What would be your dream gig? Don’t get me wrong, Dimitri from Paris is great but it's time he stepped aside and let me take over at the Playboy Mansion. The first ever party on the moon would also be thrilling but I guess that because of the vacuum in space it would have to be a ‘silent disco’ where everyone wore headphones. So I’ll go for the gig where people are wearing bunny ears.
Phuket's club scene – Past & Present ...your thoughts? In the past there wasn’t much to write home about. There were a few clubs but none catered to discerning music-lovers, only drunk tourists. I heard 'Basshunter' more times in a year than anyone should ever have to endure in their What’s the strangest record request lifetime. Now there’s much more choice if one wants to hear good music and not be bothered you’ve ever had? A Russian girl once asked for ABBA when I was by bar girls and touts. in the middle of a mad electro-house set. But the weirdest one by far was when an old guy in Finish this sentence – Sound Phuket is… a leather jacket came up on ladies night when possibly the most gorgeous venue that I have the dancefloor was packed with people dancing ever seen and by far the best place to party late to hip hop asked me to play AC/DC. I was like in Phuket. looking around for hidden cameras, convinced Catch DJ Tommyboy @ Sound Phuket it was a prank on some TV show. every Monday at "Mix It Up" How do you chill out in Phuket? Phuket has one major advantage over Bangkok, it’s only a few minutes from the beach. A cold beer on the beach with friends at sunset makes me feel that everything in the world is ok. 066
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JAN-FEB New Year’s Day: New Decade! - Friday 1st January Celebrate the first Friday of the new decade with a surprise dinner at Bed.
Sex in the City - Wednesday 6th January ‘Voted Best Ladies Night,’ by BK Magazine readers, Sex In The City offers free 3 sexy drinks to the ladies every 1st Wednesday of the month.
DJ Sandy Rivera - Thursday 7th January The man behind some of the most outstanding dance tracks of our time such as ‘Lollipop,’ and ‘Freak’. He’s also one half of the ‘Kings of Tomorrow’ . Sandy Rivera spins his tough, techy, minimal and soulful grooves in Bed.
DJ Danny Howells - Thursday 14th January Dance from ‘Dusk ‘til Dawn,’ with the British House DJ and Producer, DJ Danny Howells as he brings his famous ‘Dig Deeper’ night to Bed Supperclub.
DJ Joachim Garraud - Thursday 21st January The invasion begins here! Owner of ‘F**K Me I’m Famous’ records, David Guetta’s official producer and voted the ‘Best French Producer and DJ, by Only For DJ’s Magazine in 2009. Joachim Garraud makes his debut Bed, this is not to be missed!
100 Mile ‘Locavore,’ Menu - Friday 22rd January
Once again Executive Chef Cameron Stuart prepares his one-night-only monthly menu prepared from ingredients sourced strictly from within Thailand as part of our on-going sustainability efforts. 1,550 baht for 4 course set dinner and 2,150 baht with wine pairing
Rehab! - Thursday 28th January Bangkok’s first ever electro club celebrates its 7 year Anniversary. Some very special, very secret guests plus the Rehab krew – Bee (GOO) & Oum on the decks and VJ Pu flicking the light switches. Dress Code: Heptagon Shapes !!
DJ PABLO CEBALLOS One half of top production duo Chus & Ceballos, Pablo has also done remixes for Madonna, Danny Tengalia and Deep Dish. Let's not forget his massively impressive back catalogue of original recordings for top house labels such as Defected, Yoshitoshi & Shinichi.
DJ Fedor Limjoco - Friday 29th January Often cited as being part of the ‘Future Generation of House Music’, DJ Fedor Limjoco, spices up our Friday night with his soulful and Latin inspired beats. 082
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Kings of Tomorrow, DJ/Producer Sandy Rivera One of house music's most innovative craftsmen, Sandy Rivera is also known for playing pumping sets seasoned with deep house classics, soaring garage vocals and obscure house gems for the train-spotter fraternity. In a club-oriented career that has spanned a decade, he’s appeared on scores of compilations from first-rate labels such as Ministry Of Sound and Hed Kandi. He’s also done mixes for A-list artists such as Craig David, Moby, Fedde Le Grand and Everything But The Girl.
Thurs JAN 07 To listen to Sandy Rivera live at Bed Supperclub, log on to awdio.com 086
DANNY HOWELLS Danny’s unique, eclectic sound has established him as one of the top DJs in the world. He’s played at the world's coolest clubs and held residencies at respected venues such as Arc, Ministry of Sound, Renaissance, The End, and Bedrock. It’s no coincidence that he's been placed in DJ Magazine's top 100 DJs in the world nine times. Danny’s also had massive dance-floor success with Deep Dish as ‘Size DDD’ and the Eminem sampling ‘Nobody Listens to Techno’. He was called in to remix Madonna's hit single ‘Get Together’ and Destiny's Child ‘Soldier’. Other artists that have received the remix treatment include Robbie Williams, Marco Bailey, David Morales and BT. www.myspace.com/dannyhowells http://www.dannyhowells.com/
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JOACHIM GARRAUD Alongside partner in crime David Guetta, Joachim Garraud is one half of the three time Grammy nominated electro house project, 'F**K ME I'M FAMOUS!'. Garraud is not just a DJ. He adds a live element using electronic instruments plus mixes DVDs of his own special edits of music videos – We guarantee, you've never seen ANYTHING like it!!! A pioneer of numerical music, he’s remixed, composed for, and produced artists such as David Guetta, Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul Johnson, Deep Dish, David Bowie, OMD, Kylie Minogue, Mylène Farmer, Cassius, Ceronne, Moby, Robbie Rivera... and many more For this very special night we'll be bringing in heaps of extra audio & video equipment to ensure that you can enjoy the Joachim Garraud experience in all its 4D glory! www.joachimgarraud.com | www.myspace.com/joachimgarraud
Thurs JAN 21 To listen to Joachim live at Bed Supperclub, log on to awdio.com 088
PABLO CEBALLOS EXPERIENCE THE 'IBERICAN SOUND' FIRST HAND @ BED As one half of the internationally-acclaimed A-list DJ/production outfit Chus & Ceballos, Pablo is making massive waves. His residencies at the most happening clubs on the planet say it all, as do his remixes for Madonna, Danny Tengalia and Deep Dish. Let's not forget his massively impressive back catalogue of original recordings for top house labels such as Defected, Yoshitoshi & Shinichi. Pablo has locked down residencies at Space (Miami) / Pacha (Ibiza) / Stereo (Montreal) / Cielo (NYC)
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FEDOR LIMJOCO RETURNS TO BED SUPPERCLUB
Inspired by DJ greats, Grant Nelson and Erick E, Fedor’s love for house music was born just over 10 years ago when he was hanging out in Holland’s hippest clubs. He mastered his craft by spinning at parties on the country’s southern beaches. Hundreds of parties later and he’s played to packed dancefloors in some the world's coolest clubs like Blue Marlin (Ibiza/Spain), Club Heat (Russia), Moef Gaga (Spain) and Club NL (Amsterdam). These days Fedor’s style is a touch more soulful and inspired by Latin sounds.
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CHUCKIE ‘I'M IN MIAMI B**CH!’ Chuckie took the dance world by storm last year, beating nominees Tiesto and Armin Van Buuren to win 'best dance act' at the Dutch TMF awards. His single 'Let The Bass Kick in Miami, B**ch!' was the crossover dance smash of 2009. A-listed on the world’s top radio stations, the music video was played heavily on MTV worldwide... not since Benny Benassi's 'Satisfaction' has a club track blown up in such a big way. Part of Chuckie's huge appeal is that he blends elements of hip hop into his predominantly club electro style. David Guetta who’s tipped Chuckie to be the next big thing says, "I discovered this Dutch DJ in Amsterdam. He is mixing the hip hop vibe with house music like no one else!"
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Globe trotting DJ, remixer to the stars, producer and songwriter, record label mogul and trained pianist, Sweden's Rasmus Faber’s biography is like a who’s who and where’s where of the electronic music scene. Undeniably one of the most energetic and captivating entertainers of the house music scene, Rasmus sets himself apart from his industry counterparts by incorporating not just three CDJs and an ever busy mix of key matched tracks but also flawless live piano playing that leaves crowds and critics astonished and dancefloors in rapture.
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ALL ABOUT
BED Frequently Asked Questions
So, are you finally getting around to renovating this year? Yes! But before we get into that let's talk about the stunning ‘artistic renovations’ that we unveiled just before Xmas. These include new projectors in the restaurant and bar, an incredible new interactive projector on the front restaurant window, an entire new set of LED lights to replace the more simplistic fluorescent lights (our new ones are more earth friendly too!). We also ripped out and redesigned the lobby, added a few video screens and an uber-cool new reception desk. Phew! But that’s just the start…. We’re tentatively planning on closing a month in July, for even bigger and more spectacular renovations. So what else is new in Bed? We’ve also been busy in cyberspace making modifications to our websites www.bedsupperclub.com and www.bedsheetsmagazine. com. Both have been fully upgraded, are much easier to access and way speedier. Anything else? Why yes, (cue big drum roll) …. The first ever Bed CD is now available. The CD features two of our resident DJs, Saint Vincent and Fred Jungo. The double CD provides the perfect backdrop for any mood: the chillout CD will have you laid back with your feet up, while the pumping house CD will get you jumping around. Pick up your copy from any of the reception, merchandise, or server staff (990 baht). Ooh la la, what’s this we hear about a Bed Supperclub in Paris.. is this true? Indeed it is. Details are still coming as our magazine goes to print but yes, there is now a Bed Supperclub, Paris. Get the latest info on our website and yes, the same people behind Bed Supperclub, Bangkok are also behind Bed Supperclub, Paris.
How do I get a Bed World card? The Bed World card is an exclusive membership card that is given to guests strictly through word of mouth. A Bed World membership card is given to guests that have shown incredible loyalty over the years.
Why do you call it a "Surprise Menu?" We call it a “Surprise Menu,” because you will not be If I want to book an event, a birthday party, ordering from a set menu like you would if you dined a bachelor (bachelorette) party, product with us on Sunday through Thursdays. It would be launch opening, or press conference, who do very helpful to our staff if you could please mention I contact? any dietary restrictions when you make your sabina@bedsupperclub.com or booking. junior@bedsupperclub.com 094
We know that Chef Cameron Stuart is your Executive Chef, but who’s your Executive Sous Chef? Our Executive Sous Chef is Chalong Dujnadee. He’s been with us from the very beginning, way back in 2002.
Our Executive Sous Chef, Chalong Dujnadee
I’m a great bedroom DJ – do you mind if I hop behind the DJ booth and spin some vinyl? Yes, we do, so that would be a no. However, we do promise to pass your CD mix to our head DJ and if you are as brilliant as you think you are he might just give you a call. What’s the fastest way to a Body Beautiful? Think good & beautiful thoughts.
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Ploenchit Sukhumvit 22 Phuket Sathorn Ekkamai soi 12 3F Siam Center South Sathorn Rd Ruam Rudee Thalang, Phuket Ploenchit Road Phuket Banglampoo Sathorn Soi 8 Langsuan Phuket 2F Amarin Plaza Thonglor 9 & 11 3F Siam Center 6F Siam Discovery Sukhumvit 8 Sukhumvit 11 Sukhumvit 16 Sukhumvit 23 All Seasons Place Soi Mahadlekluang 1 Surin Beach, Phuket Kamala Beach, Phuket Patong Beach, Phuket Sukhumvit 12 Thonglor Soi 8 Sukhumvit 20 Soi Convent Sukhumvit 15 Langsuan Sukhumvit 11 Sukhumvit 16 Asoke 3F Siam Center 2F Siam Paragon 4F Siam Paragon Sukhumvit 11 Sukhumvit 22 2F Emporium G Floor Siam Center 1F Emporium 3F Siam Paragon Saim Square Soi 3 Sathorn Road 3F Siam Center Sukhumvit (Opposite Soi 33) Siem Reap Sukhumvit soi 22 Phuket Sukhumvit 26
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3F Gaysorn Plaza 1F Siam Paragon Siam Square Soi 3 Siam Square Soi 4 Rama 1 Phuket Sukhumvit Soi 2 Suanlum Night Bazarr Silom Road Sukhumvit 19 Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok, Huahin, Samui, Phuket, Chiangmai, Chiangrai Long Table Sukhumvit 16 Luxe Phuket Majestic Grande Hotel Sukhumvit 2 Met Bar Metropolitan Hotel Millennium Auto Ladprao Moong Doo 1F Siam Paragon Narciss S4’s Siam Square Soi 3 New DJ Siam Siam Square Soi 4 Niche Nation Thonglor 17 & 19 Novotel Lotus Sukhumvit Soi 33 Oasis Spa Sukhumvit Soi 31 Omni Tower Sukhumvit 4 President Park Sukhumvit 24 President Solitaire Sukhumvit 11 Princeton Park Suites Din Daeng Propaganda 4F Emporium Propaganda 4F Siam Discovery Q Cut Siam Square Soi 2-4 Rachadalai Theatre Esplanard Rachada Reflections Rooms Pradipat Road Royal President Sukhumvit 15 S15 Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Salon de BKK 2F Emporium Seven Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 31 Shades of Retro Thonglor Soi Thararom 2 Sofitel Silom Silom Road Somerset Lake Point Sukhumvit 16 Somerset Park Suanplu Soi Suanplu, Sathorn Sound Club Jungceylon, Phuket Supalai Pasak Resort Hotel & Spa Saraburi, Kaeng Khoi Tang Contemp. Gallery Silom Galleria Thai Ticket Major All Branches Thavibu Gallery Silom Galleria The Ascott South Sathorn Rd The Eugenia Hotel Sukhumvit 31 The Tique Patong Phuket The Davis Sukhumvit 24 To Die For Thonglor Toni & Guy Siam Discovery True Shop 3F Siam Paragon