Someone had the good sense to film some of this. I am embarrassed to admit that I was the dick who dropped the glass at the end of 'The Saturday Option'. Drank too much and it became a bit of a blur. Had just about the same view as the person who got these clips - we were that close. I'm an idiot. Take care and I'll see you around (if you don't see me first).
The Saturday Option (with added glass from yours truly)
Up With People
Give It/Once In a Lifetime
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Monday, 12 March 2012
Townes Van Zandt talks to Uncle Seymour Washington
Always keep on doing something. If it ain't much, do a little - Uncle Seymour Washington.
This heartbreaking clip is from the beautiful film, Heartworn Highways, which focuses on great Texan singers and songwriters such as David Allan Coe, Guy Clark and Mr. Van Zandt, who is one of my musical heroes. The song featured in this clip is Townes's immortal 'Waiting Around To Die'. The whole thing is incredibly moving.
I'll be taking a break from the blog for a little while as I have some things to do and stuff to sort out. Hope to be back soon.
Peace.
Animate Projects - Lament
Animate Projects - Lament
This is a wonderful animation. Some of it is in Welsh but the English translation comes along soon afterwards. The visuals are stunning and the whole concept rather moving.
This is a wonderful animation. Some of it is in Welsh but the English translation comes along soon afterwards. The visuals are stunning and the whole concept rather moving.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Fuckin' Up (1990)
Superb song by old Shakey and the gang. Taken from 1990 album, Ragged Glory. It burns like corrosive into your brain, into your heart.
Tackhead
Mind at the End of its Tether (1985)
Half Cut for Confidence (1985) (credited to Gary Clail and The Occult Technology of Power)
House band for Sugarhill Records - played on Grandmaster Flash classic 'The Message' - joined forces with Adrian Sherwood - On-U Sound - Bristol connection - Mark Stewart of Pop Group to make Mark Stewart and The Maffia - Tackhead Sound System with Gary Clail - funk dub electro industrial - Fats Comet...look it up if you like. Don't we know what they're saying.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Stars On Sunday: Alice Coltrane
Lord, Help Me To Be (1968)
A Monastic Trio was the first Alice Coltrane album I ever heard. Played it constantly when I was at university (had the vinyl and put it on cassette tape for portability). This is deep music. I only wish she had had more time to make music with her husband, John, in this dimension. Alice on piano and harp on the tunes I have selected today.
Have a meaningful Sunday.
Lovely Sky Boat (1968)
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