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Cortex is a French jazz fusion band, active in the 70s, founded by pianist and composer Alain Mion. Their music blends jazz, funk and soul, with a good deal of improvisation, and the band left its mark on jazz history in France through its compositions and live shows. Discography Troupeau Bleu (1975): their best known album, a classic of jazz fusion. Volume 2 (1977): a follow-up that keeps exploring jazz fusion with a more modern touch. Pourquoi (1978): jazz, funk and Latin influences. Theatre (1983): a more mature record, showing the band’s evolution over the years. Troupeau Bleu, my favorite album Cover of the album Troupeau Bleu (1975) by Cortex Troupeau Bleu is the Cortex record I listen to the most. The tracks blend softness and energy, and you can feel a real mastery in the way the band makes the styles coexist: the jazz rhythms are enriched with touches of funk and soul. ...

About the book House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is a novel that completely breaks away from traditional narration. Published in 2000, it gained a cult reputation thanks to its experimental approach: storytelling, inventive typography, unconventional layouts. Synopsis The story centers around a mysterious document called “The Navidson Record”, describing a strange phenomenon in an American family’s house. Will Navidson, a photojournalist, lives with Karen and their children in a house that hides a baffling peculiarity: it’s bigger on the inside than on the outside. ...

My name is Mathéo, a computer science student and music enthusiast. If you’re curious, enjoy discovering new things, and are looking for a place that talks about technical projects as much as good music or quick cooking, you’re in the right place. Here, I share my explorations in the world of tech: setups, tips, tools, personal projects… Basically, everything that helps me move forward and that I want to pass on. On the music side, expect to find discoveries, album analyses, and a few personal favorites. If you like expanding your playlist, you’ll probably leave with some new tracks to listen to. And since you have to eat well to keep up with all that, I’ll also share simple and budget-friendly recipes, perfect for a student or anyone who wants to enjoy good food without spending hours in the kitchen. ...