Having a greenhouse is great. It's definitely worth the investment if you're anyway serious about growing any fruit or vegetables. However greenhouses need watering. They get hot and whatever you're growing will not be very happy if it's not kept watered. Last year that meant I'd water the greenhouse once or twice a day when I was at home, but when I was away for a few days … [Read more...] about Getting the Greenhouse Irrigation Sorted
Ennio Morricone Documentary Film
Ennio Morricone passed away in 2020 at the age of 91. His career spanned hundreds of films and has influenced the very DNA of modern cinema. As I mentioned recently his son is going to be conducting on the upcoming tour. But before that there will be a documentary film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso). The trailer (below) gives just a taste of what the … [Read more...] about Ennio Morricone Documentary Film
Hans Zimmer Explains “How” he did the Dune Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for Dune has been winning awards over the last few weeks and is nominated for an Oscar. Zimmer is also currently touring Europe with many of the musicians that performed on the soundtrack. Over the last few days a few videos have been released by Warner Brothers and some media outlets that look at the making of the soundtrack as well as a live … [Read more...] about Hans Zimmer Explains “How” he did the Dune Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer Live in Dublin
Last night's Hans Zimmer concert at the 3 Arena in Dublin was fantastic. Here's a load of photos I took of the concert and musicians: I'll be going to two more concerts on the current tour - Berlin and Krakow - in a few weeks' time. … [Read more...] about Hans Zimmer Live in Dublin
Irish Government’s 2022 St Patrick’s Day Video
The Irish government's official video greeting for 2022's St. Patrick's Day is both moving and beautiful. The messaging is pretty powerful: Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine” “We live in each other’s shelter” On this #StPatricksDay #Ireland stands in solidarity with the people of #Ukraine We are thinking of you today … [Read more...] about Irish Government’s 2022 St Patrick’s Day Video