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COMPASS MAGAZINE, MARCH 2001. VOL. 8 ISSUE 3

SOUND GARDEN DISCO Located on Takuan Road, directly opposite The Pig Pen. Hours: 10 p.m.-approx 7 a.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays (extended hours/added days after 3/31)

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Sound Garden is anything but a conventional pub.  Located in a vacant lot directly opposite The Pig Pen, it consists of a converted 40-foot shipping container, wooden deck with chairs and tables and a circle of old park benches (arranged around a 50-gallon fire drum when it's cold).

There is no sign to identify the place, only a barbecue stall out front.  Thanks to the unconventional approach of owners Mr. Wang and Mr. Mo, however, it has become a big hit, particularly after about 3 a.m., when customers from The Pig and other closing pubs, pub employees, band members and loyal foreign customers begin converging on this place and stay until dawn.  The owners emphasize that it¡Y¦Ys a relaxing, chill-out place with a variety of music, sometimes with a DJ, including trance, techno, rock, jazz and other types.  Customers can bring their own albums for a try and relax and talk over NT$100 500cc draft beers or whiskey Cokes, and barbecued snacks.  After an official March 31 opening, expect business six days a week, more food available from 5:30 p.m. on and additional facilities.