Aleksander Bajrak
@abajrak.bsky.social
Pronounced 'bye-rack'. Fail whale expat and former editor, now work in comms. #Coffee enthusiast. Passionately curious; obviously wrong views my own.
If you wanted to hear how this era in dance music sounded like, I've compiled an #Anjuna25 playlist of must-listens. #TranceSky
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/... open.spotify.com/playlist/6c9...
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/... open.spotify.com/playlist/6c9...
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
If you wanted to hear how this era in dance music sounded like, I've compiled an #Anjuna25 playlist of must-listens. #TranceSky
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/... open.spotify.com/playlist/6c9...
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/... open.spotify.com/playlist/6c9...
I'm sure someone already has done this, but:
Wearing symbols of totalitarian government is bad and disqualifying for public office.
Wearing symbols of totalitarian government is bad and disqualifying for public office.
October 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm sure someone already has done this, but:
Wearing symbols of totalitarian government is bad and disqualifying for public office.
Wearing symbols of totalitarian government is bad and disqualifying for public office.
Yet another fun fact: I have *literally* sat next to Dame Mullally's seat in St. Paul's Cathedral. (They actually let a cafeteria Catholic into the quire stalls.)
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Yet another fun fact: I have *literally* sat next to Dame Mullally's seat in St. Paul's Cathedral. (They actually let a cafeteria Catholic into the quire stalls.)
More effort was placed into this nightclub than keeping Guvernment open.
September 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
More effort was placed into this nightclub than keeping Guvernment open.
And the obligatory #brewsky post. Please drink responsibly. #Oktoberfest
September 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
And the obligatory #brewsky post. Please drink responsibly. #Oktoberfest
The plaque is still there, after all these years.
September 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The plaque is still there, after all these years.
August 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@kayeprince.bsky.social There he is! In the 1930 US Census. www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1...
August 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
@kayeprince.bsky.social There he is! In the 1930 US Census. www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1...
My condolences. (Also, what the heck? Who here is an expert on Canadian nationality law?)
August 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My condolences. (Also, what the heck? Who here is an expert on Canadian nationality law?)
The owl. That goddamn owl. #OwlAwarenessDay
August 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The owl. That goddamn owl. #OwlAwarenessDay
Dare I say it, but the brief depiction of Howard Simons in ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (1976) by Martin Balsam was perfect.
Makes over-the-top jokes, plays coy and asks all the mundane questions (that turn out to be right), and then steers the story while Bradlee/Woodward/Bernstein eat up the screen.
Makes over-the-top jokes, plays coy and asks all the mundane questions (that turn out to be right), and then steers the story while Bradlee/Woodward/Bernstein eat up the screen.
July 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Dare I say it, but the brief depiction of Howard Simons in ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (1976) by Martin Balsam was perfect.
Makes over-the-top jokes, plays coy and asks all the mundane questions (that turn out to be right), and then steers the story while Bradlee/Woodward/Bernstein eat up the screen.
Makes over-the-top jokes, plays coy and asks all the mundane questions (that turn out to be right), and then steers the story while Bradlee/Woodward/Bernstein eat up the screen.
You've inherited a movie theatre, what's your double feature?
Two sci-fi films (Can I call the latter sci-fi, @bitchuation.bsky.social?) that present exaggerated pratfalls of human life, but have become prescient over time and improbably end up hopeful.
Two sci-fi films (Can I call the latter sci-fi, @bitchuation.bsky.social?) that present exaggerated pratfalls of human life, but have become prescient over time and improbably end up hopeful.
July 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
You've inherited a movie theatre, what's your double feature?
Two sci-fi films (Can I call the latter sci-fi, @bitchuation.bsky.social?) that present exaggerated pratfalls of human life, but have become prescient over time and improbably end up hopeful.
Two sci-fi films (Can I call the latter sci-fi, @bitchuation.bsky.social?) that present exaggerated pratfalls of human life, but have become prescient over time and improbably end up hopeful.
This article is fascinating, though, as a cultural text.
Take this paragraph. This is basic North American history, found in a simple search in anything from Encyclopedia Britannica to Wikipedia, and @svzwood.bsky.social needs to explain it to an educated readership.
Take this paragraph. This is basic North American history, found in a simple search in anything from Encyclopedia Britannica to Wikipedia, and @svzwood.bsky.social needs to explain it to an educated readership.
July 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This article is fascinating, though, as a cultural text.
Take this paragraph. This is basic North American history, found in a simple search in anything from Encyclopedia Britannica to Wikipedia, and @svzwood.bsky.social needs to explain it to an educated readership.
Take this paragraph. This is basic North American history, found in a simple search in anything from Encyclopedia Britannica to Wikipedia, and @svzwood.bsky.social needs to explain it to an educated readership.
The Chicken Cannon remains one of our most important cultural exports. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Chicken Cannon remains one of our most important cultural exports. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The last two years of social media discourse, summarized.
June 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The last two years of social media discourse, summarized.
Every Canadian has only *2* friends.
May 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Every Canadian has only *2* friends.
Though this analysis by @policyoptions.irpp.org is not 100% correct. (Fun with numbers!)
According to the final lists, 54 federal public servants were cleared to run in elections across Canada, 24 filed to become a nominee for their respective parties for April 28, but just under 20 were selected.
According to the final lists, 54 federal public servants were cleared to run in elections across Canada, 24 filed to become a nominee for their respective parties for April 28, but just under 20 were selected.
April 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Though this analysis by @policyoptions.irpp.org is not 100% correct. (Fun with numbers!)
According to the final lists, 54 federal public servants were cleared to run in elections across Canada, 24 filed to become a nominee for their respective parties for April 28, but just under 20 were selected.
According to the final lists, 54 federal public servants were cleared to run in elections across Canada, 24 filed to become a nominee for their respective parties for April 28, but just under 20 were selected.
*Hans Beinholtz voice*
"The Pikachu represents the lost hopes and dreams of the Millennial generation – their innocence dashed by a gerontocracy jealous of the time spent playing Japanese video games."
"The Pikachu represents the lost hopes and dreams of the Millennial generation – their innocence dashed by a gerontocracy jealous of the time spent playing Japanese video games."
April 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
*Hans Beinholtz voice*
"The Pikachu represents the lost hopes and dreams of the Millennial generation – their innocence dashed by a gerontocracy jealous of the time spent playing Japanese video games."
"The Pikachu represents the lost hopes and dreams of the Millennial generation – their innocence dashed by a gerontocracy jealous of the time spent playing Japanese video games."
A new generation learning about trance music at #Coachella2025. NGL, this guy is giving a vibe.
April 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A new generation learning about trance music at #Coachella2025. NGL, this guy is giving a vibe.
![TranceSky Selections:
76. Opus III vs. Orbital - It's a Fine Day (10bz Halcyon Re-vox) [White Label, 2012]
77. Atlantis vs. Avatar feat. Miriam Stockley - Fiji (ReOrder Remix) [Black Hole, 2019]
78. Veracocha - Carte Blanche (Alex MORPH Remix) [Armada, 2010]
79. LSG - Netherworld (Ciaran McAuley Rework) [White Label, 2020]
80. Adam Nickey - Callista (Stoneface & Terminal Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2009]
81. Mike Saint-Jules - Vespera (Original Mix) [Solaris, 2011]
82. ATB feat. Tiff Lacey - Ecstasy (Seven Years Mix) [Kontor Records, 2004]
83. Arty & Mat Zo - Rebound (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2011]
84. BT - Skylarking (Original Mix) [Armada, 2013]
85. Monogato - Miami Vibe (Omnia Remix) [Armada, 2009]
86. Solid Sessions feat. Pronti & Kalmani - Janeiro (Signum Remix) [Aropa Records/Armada, 2010]
87. Ørjan Nilsen - La Guitarra (Original Mix) [Armind, 2008]
88. Maor Levi feat. Ashley Tomberlin - Chasing Love (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2010]
89. Robert Nickson - Touchdown (Original Mix) [Pure Trance, 2016]
90. Kyau & Albert - Falling Anywhere (Rework) [Euphonic Records, 2004]
91. SØNIN & Oliver Smith - Passion (Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2023]
92. Gareth Emery feat. Lucy Saunders - Sanctuary (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix) [Garuda, 2011]
93. Boom Jinx & Daniel Kandi - Azzura (Original Mix) [Enhanced, 2012]
94. The Thrillseekers - This Is All We Have (Original Mix) [Adjusted Music, 2014]
95. Sasha & Darren Emerson - Scorchio (Pulser Naughty Remix) [White Label, 2010]
96. Dash Berlin feat. Roxanne Emery - Shelter (Photographer Remix) [Armind, 2014]
97. Aly & Fila feat. Jwaydan Moyine - We Control the Sunlight (Dan Stone Remix) [Who's Afraid of 138/Armada, 2018]
98. Matt Darey feat. Marcella Woods - Beautiful (Original Mix) [Incentive Music, 2000]
99. OceanLab - Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix) [Captivating/Anjuna, 2002]
100. Dance 2 Trance - We Came in Peace ('91 Mix) [Logic Records, 1993]
101. Orkidea - Forward Forever (Extended Mix) [Pure Trance, 2018]
#PLUR](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreigxau7o2lct4o3gwbqcs4gorc7rtsioodfl7aej4uy5qsadkk3r4e@jpeg)
![102. Matt Hardwick vs. Smith & Pledger feat. Melinda Gareh - Connected (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2004]
103. Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Ana Criado - Sunset Boulevard (Original Mix) [Vandit, 2009]
104. Darren Tate & Solarstone feat. Julie Scott - A Long Way From Home (Straight From DAT Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2024]
105. Vintage & Morelli - Afterglow (Original Mix) [Silk Music, 2016]
106. Amy Wiles - Biding Time (Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2021]
107. Jonas Steur - Castamara (Original Mix) [Intuition Recordings, 2005]
108. Menno de Jong feat. ReLocate - Solid State (Intuition Summer Event '07 Theme) [Intuition, 2007]
109. Ridgewalkers feat. Eleanor Kenny - Find (Lostly Remix) [Pure Trance, 2024]
110. Myon feat. Nikol Apatini - Ghost Town (Myon Tales From Another World Mix) [Ride Recordings/Black Hole, 2021]
111. DJ Shah feat. Adrina Thorpe - Who Will Find Me (Original Summer Sunrise Mix) [ASOT, 2007]
112. Solid Stone - For the Moment (Original Mix) [Re*Brand/Armada, 2014]
113. Super8 & Tab & 7 SKIES - Antipodes (Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2014]
114. Artisan & Kate Louise Smith - I Follow (FG Noise Remix) [Amsterdam Trance/Raz Nitzan, 2016]
115. Binary Finary - 1998 (Richard Durand Edit) [White Label, 2007]
116. Daniel Kandi feat. Sarah Russell - Change the World (Uplifting Mix) [Enhanced, 2012]
117. Albert Vorne - Formentera What (Gareth Emery Remix) [Club Elite/Armada, 2007]
118. Ad Brown & PROFF feat. SOLAH - Scared (Original Mix) [Intuition, 2011]
119. John O'Callaghan feat. Jaren Cerf - Surreal (John O'Callaghan Club Mix) [Armada Captivating, 2009]
120. Einmusik - Sa Trincha (Original Mix) [Sincopat Music, 2018]
121. MEHÍLOVE - Universe (Extended Mix) [Monstercat Silk, 2021]
122. Dan Stone & Sarah Mark - Paralyzed (Extended Mix) [FSOE Argento, 2023]
123. 8 Wonders - Sex on the Beach (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2007]
124. Temple One - Forever Searching (Original Mix) [Enhanced, 2007]
125. Art of Trance - Madagascar (Ferry Corsten Remix) [Platipus, 1999]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreid2etmyhkdx2pkdnwih3be44rsacmop5e4blxirwizbntha75uauq@jpeg)
![126. Mike Foyle vs. Signalrunners - Love Theme Dusk (Signalrunners Sunrise Mix) [Armind, 2005]
127. Factor B & Theia - Everywhere to Me (In Loving Memory Mix) [Theatre of the Mind, 2025]
128. Soundprank - The Far Side (Original Mix) [Anjunadeep, 2011]
129. Forerunners & Mir Omar - Time Interrupted (Original Mix) [Onedotsixtwo, 2019]
130. Shingo Nakamura & Stendahl - Tribute, Chapter III (Extended Mix) [Monstercat Silk, 2021]
131. Motorcycle - As the Rush Comes (Gabriel & Dresden Sweeping Strings Mix) [Positiva, 2003]
132. Perpetuous Dreamer - Dust.Wav (Armin van Buuren Rising Star Dub) [Armind, 2002]
133. Tiësto - Bright Morningstar (Original Mix) [Magik Muzik/Black Hole, 2007]
134. Boom Jinx feat. Justine Suissa - Phoenix from the Flames (Omnia & The Blizzard Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2011]
135. Ronski Speed - Sanity (Dub) [Euphonic, 2013]
136. Mike Shiver - Morning Drive (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2006]
137. Jamaster A - One Night in Beijing (Airbase Remix) [2 Play/Spinnin' Records, 2008]
138. Stephen J. Kroos - Micrsh (Original Mix) [Anjunadeep, 2011]
139. Solar Movement - Eclipse (Mat Zo Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2009]
140. Adymus - Kaleidoscope Eyes (Original Mix) [Enhanced, 2009]
141. Grum - You'll Know (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2016]
142. Gabrielle Ag & Eric de la Vega - Bahia Noctura (Extended Mix) [Magic Island/Black Hole, 2021]
143. Carrie Skipper - Time Goes By (Super8 Deep Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2005]
144. Eco & Martin Roth - Tonight is Forever (Martin Roth Edit) [Lunatique Records, 2008]
145. Bart Claessen - 90 Nights of Summer (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2010]
146. Stine Grove - Against the Flow (Astuni & Manuel Le Saux Re-Lift) [Pure Trance, 2017]
147. Aly & Fila with Plumb - Somebody Loves You (Extended Mix) [FSOE, 2020]
148. Chicane - Offshore (Thomas Datt Remix) [Modena, 2016]
149. Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston - Good For Me (Above & Beyond Club Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2007]
150. Paul van Dyk - Safe Haven (Original Mix) [Vandit, 2017]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreifuasn2bbqohqwsvtlpmoavihndlyw65dhbm5a3of2ei2n3xlduu4@jpeg)
April 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
![27. John O'Callaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher - Big Sky (Agnelli & Nelson Remix) [Armind/Armada Music, 2007]
28. Nicky Elisabeth - Last Dance (The Way of Love Mix) [Anjunadeep, 2024]
29. Pierre Pienaar - Aroha (Original Mix) [Flashover Trance, 2016]
30. John "00" Fleming - Clouds of Karma (Original Mix) [JOOF Recordings, 2013]
31. Jorn van Deynhoven & Vitodito - Lazy Sundays (Original Mix) [Encanta, 2014]
32. Store N Forward & Linnea Schossow - Diamond Dancing Sea (Original Mix) [Essentializm/Raz Nitzan Music, 2016)
33. Airbase - Vermillion (Extended Mix) [A State of Trance/Armada, 2018]
34. Andy Blueman - Sea Tides (Original Mix) [Perceptive Recordings, 2009]
35. Chicane feat. Máire Brennan - Saltwater (Original Mix) [Modena Records/Armada, 1999]
36. Jurgen Vries feat. Shèna Winchester - Wilderness (Farius Remix) [Armada Captivating, 2024]
37. Protoculture - Annapurna (Extended Mix) [Armada, 2014]
38. Apollo Nash feat. Julia Ross - You Don't (Jeff Ozmits Remix) [Scorchin' Records/Black Hole, 2024]
39. Jason van Wyk - Always (Original Mix) [In Trance We Trust/Black Hole, 2010]
40. Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Three N One Remix) [Hooj Choons/Eye Q Records, 1997]
41. Ost & Meyer - Britanica (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2012]
42. Sean Tyas feat. Lo-Fi Sugar - The World (Darren Porter Remix) [Future Sound of Egypt, 2012]
43. Paul Oakenfold feat. Carla Werner - Southern Sun (Bunkka Mix) [Perfecto, 2002]
44. Envio - Touched By the Sun (Original Mix) [ASOT, 2003]
45. Faithless - Insomnia (Monster Mix) [Cheeky Records/Sony BMG, 1995]
46. John Digweed & Nick Muir vs. Guy J - Heaven Scent [Bedrock Records, 2013]
47. Tom Cloud - Told You So (Original Mix) [Songbird/Black Hole, 2006]
48. Markus Schulz vs. Andy Moor - Daydream (Progression Mix) [Coldharbour/Armada, 2007]
49. Roger Shah & Kristina Sky - Ocean Flame (Extended Mix) [Pure Trance, 2018]
50. The Space Brothers & Mark Sherry - Let It Come (The Space Brothers Vocal Mix) [Outburst Records, 2015]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreic4fxomw6cs52vtzm4qr2fwzhji3if62d7cew2idwaxgj36o562ou@jpeg)
![51. David West feat. Andreas Hermansson - Larry Mountains 54 (Juventa Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2010]
52. Siskin, Susie Ledge & Hal Stucker - Together (Extended Mix) [Black Hole, 2024]
53. Benz & MD - Visceral (Probspot Breaks Mix) [Primal Recordings/Lost Language, 2006]
54. Kamaya Painters - Endless Wave (Original Mix) [Black Hole/Data Records, 1999]
55. Estiva - Les Fleurs (Original Mix) [Enhanced Recordings, 2009]
56. Luminary - Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2006]
57. Bjorn Akesson - Perfect Blue (Original Mix) [ASOT, 2008]
58. Jam & Spoon - Stella's Cry (M.I.K.E. Push Tribute To Markus Remix) [Black Hole, 2021]
59. Mike Foyle - Pandora (The Blizzard Remix) [Armind, 2008]
60. Way Out West feat. Tricia Lee Kelshall - Mindcircus (Intensify Mix) [Distinctive Breaks/Nettwerk, 2001]
61. James Holden - One For You (Original Mix) [Silver Planet Recordings/Direction Records, 2001]
62. Taxigirl - High Glow (Original Mix) [Songbird, 2007]
63. Three Drives on a Vinyl - Greece 2000 (Original Mix) [Massive Drive Recordings/Hooj Choons, 1997]
64. Slusnik Luna - Sun (4 Strings Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2011]
65. Lange feat. Katie Marne - Drifting Away (Alessandra Roncone Remix) [ASOT, 2024]
66. BBE - Seven Days and One Week (Yotto Remix) [Positiva, 2019]
67. Max Graham feat. Neev Kennedy - Sun in the Winter (Original Mix) [Coldharbour, 2010]
68. Eric Prydz - Generate (Talla 2XLC vs. Cold Blue Uplifting Rework) [White Label, 2015]
69. Evbointh - One Wish (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats, 2007]
70. Ferry Corsten - Gabriella's Sky (Original Mix) [Flashover Recordings, 2008]
71. Sied van Riel - Rush (Original Mix) [Black Hole, 2008]
72. Menno de Jong & Adam Ellis feat. Kate Louise Smith - Set to Sail (Original Mix) [ITWT, 2016]
73. Basic Perspective - Small Step on the Other Side (Original Mix) [Anjunadeep, 2006]
74. Zoya Zipova - Bright Star (Extended Mix) [Pure Progressive/Black Hole, 2020]
75. Super8 & Tab - Irufushi (Marsh Remix) [Anjunabeats, 2020]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreidqfbvaasyvdrxbhs6t3ybwtm5rauevus2d3bdpbmcqqi7xvsztiu@jpeg)
April 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Challenge accepted.
My great-grandfather was a self-taught painter, but the results were anything but amateur. He left us dozens. Here's one framed in my bedroom (another can be seen on my profile banner).
He was clearly inspired by the Group of Seven and the Ontario countryside.
#CanCon #Canada
My great-grandfather was a self-taught painter, but the results were anything but amateur. He left us dozens. Here's one framed in my bedroom (another can be seen on my profile banner).
He was clearly inspired by the Group of Seven and the Ontario countryside.
#CanCon #Canada
!["А farmer іп the Ukraine, [Antin Slobodian] spent most of his 30 years іп Сапаdа as а watchman at а bank at Кіпg апd Yonge St. 'Му паmе, Slobodian, meaпs freeman. Out here, І am а free mап. Farming is my life.'" (John Brehl, "Farm Keeps Ukrainian Aged Young", Toronto Star, 1977)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvw5fwb3kk7h3hiwol6yt6cp/bafkreierpzchuva6ebqheewgyob6mb2pegcicqvdn2xltixcohpjsb34p4@jpeg)
April 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
And here's the near-identical Humber Bay Arch Bridge.
(Curiously enough, one of its co-designers was Terry Montgomery of Montgomery Sisam, while the new Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton was designed by a Jim Montgomery.)
#BlueSkyArtShow #Arches #architecture
(Curiously enough, one of its co-designers was Terry Montgomery of Montgomery Sisam, while the new Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton was designed by a Jim Montgomery.)
#BlueSkyArtShow #Arches #architecture
March 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
And here's the near-identical Humber Bay Arch Bridge.
(Curiously enough, one of its co-designers was Terry Montgomery of Montgomery Sisam, while the new Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton was designed by a Jim Montgomery.)
#BlueSkyArtShow #Arches #architecture
(Curiously enough, one of its co-designers was Terry Montgomery of Montgomery Sisam, while the new Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton was designed by a Jim Montgomery.)
#BlueSkyArtShow #Arches #architecture