It has been a while since I updated things here, so I thought it best to get kicking right into 2007 while January is still with us and freezing our peculiars off whilst here.
I'd love to list all the stuff I'm looking forward to this year but instead I'm just looking forward to being surprised. That is something I learned after 2006. My favourite moments last year were from bands I never even knew existed, who just sprung up out of nowhere and hit me in the face, my brain, my heart, my pelvis and my feet! And so I salute Beirut for a great record called Gulag Orkestar. Here's a live version of the track 'Postcards From Italy':
I salute Canadian electro-duo Junior Boys for the amazing So This Is Goodbye record, which featured 'In The Morning', a video for which is here:
I salute all concerned with the organising and attending of The Electric Picnic for yet another unforgettable weekend at the fag-end of the summer.
I salute Cat Power - a reason to obsess over music today, if just one reason is needed! I've posted stuff from her most recent record earlier in this blog, so here's something a bit older. From 1998's Moonpix record, this is 'Cross Bones Style':
It was great to see the return to form of David Kitt this year with the solid Not Fade Away record. Here's 'Don't Fuck With Me' from his set at the Electric Picnic. I apologise for the poor quality but it brings back good memories - I'm one of the dodgy hat wearing dancers in the dark midst there! Letterkenny next month...bring it on!
Joanna Newsom - You're mad. You're mad! You're mad! You're madder than Mad Jack McMad, the winner of this year's Mr Madman competition. But I still love you, even if some people can't get their heads around you! This is just amazing stuff from the 2004 album Milk-eyed Mender. 'Peach, Plum, Pear':
Sure, there was more that hit home, but lets move on. So, here's to 2007 and all it will bring. I look forward to the surprises in store. See ya out in the field!
I'd love to list all the stuff I'm looking forward to this year but instead I'm just looking forward to being surprised. That is something I learned after 2006. My favourite moments last year were from bands I never even knew existed, who just sprung up out of nowhere and hit me in the face, my brain, my heart, my pelvis and my feet! And so I salute Beirut for a great record called Gulag Orkestar. Here's a live version of the track 'Postcards From Italy':
I salute Canadian electro-duo Junior Boys for the amazing So This Is Goodbye record, which featured 'In The Morning', a video for which is here:
I salute all concerned with the organising and attending of The Electric Picnic for yet another unforgettable weekend at the fag-end of the summer.
I salute Cat Power - a reason to obsess over music today, if just one reason is needed! I've posted stuff from her most recent record earlier in this blog, so here's something a bit older. From 1998's Moonpix record, this is 'Cross Bones Style':
It was great to see the return to form of David Kitt this year with the solid Not Fade Away record. Here's 'Don't Fuck With Me' from his set at the Electric Picnic. I apologise for the poor quality but it brings back good memories - I'm one of the dodgy hat wearing dancers in the dark midst there! Letterkenny next month...bring it on!
Joanna Newsom - You're mad. You're mad! You're mad! You're madder than Mad Jack McMad, the winner of this year's Mr Madman competition. But I still love you, even if some people can't get their heads around you! This is just amazing stuff from the 2004 album Milk-eyed Mender. 'Peach, Plum, Pear':
Sure, there was more that hit home, but lets move on. So, here's to 2007 and all it will bring. I look forward to the surprises in store. See ya out in the field!
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