Observations on the world and its inhabitants
The invitation had been succinct: “Reunion. The Dog & Duck. Be there.” Tarek, a man whose internal monologue often outpaced external reality, had read it with the weary resignation of a seasoned diplomat entering a particularly fraught peace negotiation. He knew the cast of characters, and he knew the likely trajectory of the evening: a ...
One of the commonest words I hear from my close circle of contacts is ‘later‘. The next is ‘I’ll check’ – like do I need to know? Why not check first and then say ‘done it’? I don’t know. Jeeez! Maybe people feel they are being polite or some nonsense. If in the odd chance ...
Some will become obsessed with the video below, and unearthing my supposed underlying motivations for posting it. I well know that others will invoke their own suppositions which will form their reality foisted up on me e.g. “you’re just obsessed with her.. don’t tell lies!“. I’ll leave that right there, cuz to argue against such bullshit ...
As a lifetime member and supporter of Magnatune, I share some music that I find uplifting. It’s surely not bound to be your cup o’ tea. Sub-conscious by Chris Field ———— Beethoven Symphonies 4 5 6 by Bezdin Ensemble
You know her from (or as) ABBA. She’s back with a new album at Amazon. I’ve listened to the sample tracks, and I’m in doubt about getting her songs. I mean this is like my experience with Stevie Nicks trying to make a ‘comeback’. They just don’t ‘feel’ the same. I mean they sound very ...
I’ll be hooked on Amy’s songs for the next few weeks, I can tell. Amy’s been a star in Scotland, where the Cap is heading for a ‘trip’ in July. [I’m sure there is at least one idiot out there who’s thinking that my trip to Scotland has something to do with Amy. I mean ...
There’s just too much music out there to discover!! I’m delighted that I’ve recently come across Blackmore’s Night. I only include some clips that I find exceptional (yes – and I know you may find other videos by the group to be more worthy of showcasing). Dancer and the Moon is there latest album about ...
The Gaslight Anthem does it! I must say this is so reminiscent of another time when punk rock was fashionable. I’m so delighted that the greatest era in music is back. Yep – amma snapping fingers and bopping all over my floor. LOL. They’ve really worked on their act and this album. I’m just getting ...
I’ve only just discovered Missy Higgins a few days ago. I’m unapologetic – cuz I have so much going on and I don’t have the time that others have to be looking and finding out who’s good and great. Anyways, her voice and style are just great. She makes the lyrics come alive. Yes – ...
Me and a crew member [instead of crew member and I – cuz I decide how I write, or need to write] were approaching an automated checkout. Crew member becomes flustered that I approach the machine at all, so he departs. He knows about my history with machines!! LOL. I press a button on screen ...
I’ve never met Rob, but I know of his music and have read some of his bio. I first came across his music on Magnatune a couple years ago. Woods of Chaos – his amazing piano piece came with a computer I had purchased. So I hunted him down on the internet and came across ...
This music is truly inspirational. I’m a life member of Magnatune – supporting and promoting budding new artists, and worthy causes. Kindly replace your wallet, cheque/check book or credit card. Just listen! “Bezdin is an institution in Romania; its purpose is still to give shelter and education to girls who were abandoned or orphaned, or ...
The Cap is totally blowed down!! Like totally! Amma speechless.. just listen and watch. This one was last night – on Britain’s Got Talent.
Research evidence has revealed that how lenient a judge might be is related to how close s/he is to a meal break! A hungry judge is an angry judge – you might think, and you’d be on the right track. Recidivism amongst offenders also predicted outcomes. However, even after controlling for that factor, the effect ...
