So far 2023 has been a busy year and I've been travelling quite a bit. But unlike pre-2020 the bulk of my trips have been more personal in nature and not just work ones with the odd extra day pegged on. Back before 2020 I had started travelling a little more for fun, but I still prioritised work over everything else. I might have taken the odd long weekend to go to a … [Read more...] about Concerts and More
Anthem Soundtrack at the Games Awards
It's not secret that I love a good soundtrack and while most of the soundtrack music I listen to is from films and the odd TV show I'm also a fan of game soundtracks. I'm not a gamer and my XBox is so old that they long stopped providing updates for it. But I came across the soundtrack for Anthem and I really loved it. It's by Sarah Schachner, who has also done film work … [Read more...] about Anthem Soundtrack at the Games Awards
No Mow May
It's a simple idea yet its impact could be quite profound. The idea behind #NoMowMay is super simple Don't mow your lawn for the month of May - let wild flowers and weeds flourish. Why? Because they're the main source of food for bees and the entire chain of pollinators. I will be sowing wild flowers and grasses - the colours they grow are simply outstanding! You … [Read more...] about No Mow May
Amazing James Bond Video
This is masterful. The video combines a range of clips from the Daniel Craig era James Bond films and edits them together into a very coherent montage. As I said, it's masterful. Who will be the next James Bond? Rumours abound, but if you've got money to burn you could kill some of the time on this Bond inspired trip. Anyway while I don't have that kind of money … [Read more...] about Amazing James Bond Video
Gladiator – An Over the top Cover from the Royal Marines
I'm a big fan of all things Hans Zimmer and I would never hide that. His soundtracks are often "big" and lend themselves to full orchestras and big, bold visuals. So when the Royal Marines did a cover version of Gladiator they really went for it: Not your typical cover version! … [Read more...] about Gladiator – An Over the top Cover from the Royal Marines