I've been in Ireland without leaving since March of 2020. I got back from a trip to Mexico and then the world went mad... Over the past 18 months things have changed quite a bit for everyone. Personally I've now got greenhouses and barbecues, as well as a load of other bits and pieces. When you're stuck at home most of the time it's hard not to start messing about with the … [Read more...] about Going Back on the Road Sort of
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Australian Didgeridoo with Mongolian and Tibetan Musicians
I've been fascinated by "world music" for a long time. Some of the instruments and styles that you can find "out there" are truly amazing, but will only very rarely get any sort of mainstream pickup or success. Some of the combinations are truly magical. This video is one of those. Enjoy If you know of any other weird and wonderful musical combinations let me know in … [Read more...] about Australian Didgeridoo with Mongolian and Tibetan Musicians
Nothing Else Matters
A lovely cover version of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters played on handpan drums by Italian singer and instrument maker Mumi I have no idea how I ended up falling down a handpan music shaped hole on YouTube the other evening, but somehow I did and there's some really cool stuff out there. … [Read more...] about Nothing Else Matters
Queen – Medieval Style
Not as insane as some of the stuff you'll find online, but still a tad quirky: … [Read more...] about Queen – Medieval Style
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