Many many moons ago my mother bought me a classical Spanish guitar and sent me for lessons once a week. I can't remember how long I lasted at it, but I know I wasn't overly enthused with the idea of playing classical guitar. I did, however, want to learn to play the guitar. Just not that type of guitar. (Of course looking back at this more than 30 years later I actually … [Read more...] about Revisiting an old Hobby
Music
Peter Gabriel’s Biko 2021 Version
Peter Gabriel has recorded a new version of his hit "Biko". It's always loved that song and this version is really fantastic. The video is well worth watching: More than 25 musicians from seven countries join Gabriel for this global rendition to share a message of unity, peace, and hope, including Beninese vocalist and activist Angélique Kidjo, Silkroad’s Yo-Yo Ma, and … [Read more...] about Peter Gabriel’s Biko 2021 Version
Mesmerising
This is mesmerising to watch. A friend posted this and it's just plain gorgeous. Brother and sister skating team who are part of the US' junior team. … [Read more...] about Mesmerising
Tracy Chapman Makes a Timely Appearance
Tracy Chapman. If you're over a certain age you know the name and you remember the songs. It was quite a long time ago. 1989. I saw Chapman live in concert at the RDS when she was playing support to The Hothouse Flowers. It was an odd setting, as her style of singing was much more suited to a more intimate setting than a big stage. Even so her performance was … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman Makes a Timely Appearance
Star Wars set to New Order’s Blue Monday
New Order's Blue Monday is a great track and works really well with this mashup of Star Wars. There's clips from the 9 Star Wars films which work really well with the music. … [Read more...] about Star Wars set to New Order’s Blue Monday