28 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Too Many Walls

A reminder of an earlier, simpler time – when MTV put music and videos like this in front of us and inspired a generation.

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24 February 2010 ~ 1 Comment

The soundtrack of a day spent working from home

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I decided – after at least half a minute’s thought – to give Katherine Jenkins another try. She became incredibly famous during the time I worked in London – her face (and body) were emblazoned across billboards all over the city for months. She appeared from time to time on television – singing at New Year, at big football matches, and on various television chat shows. I hated her. Sure, she’s beautiful, but much of the time I thought she sounded like a trumpet rammed up a very large nose.

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21 January 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Thomas Dolby

Thomas Dolby

In my ears, at my desk… Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange

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13 December 2009 ~ 1 Comment

What the Darkness did after Justin Hawkins left

I've often wondered what happened to the Darkness after Justin Hawkins left.

Wonder no more – ladies and gentleman, I bring you "Stone Gods"

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11 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody

Haven't laughed so much in ages…

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21 October 2009 ~ 2 Comments

She Moved Through the Fair

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14 October 2009 ~ 3 Comments

Cara Dillon – There Were Roses

Cara Dillon – There Were Roses

While digging around on iTunes this evening for something quiet, contemplative and thoughtful to listen to, I stumbled across Cara Dillon.
Enjoy.
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26 September 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Annan Waters – Kate Rusby

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She has been the constant on every music player I have ever owned…
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16 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Nandos, G-Force, and HMV

Nandos, G-Force, and HMV

I took two of the kids off Wendy’s hands today for a trip to the cinema. I had planned to take all three, but following little miss 5’s repeated adventures during the night, we had to choose the nuclear option and take away her visit to the cinema. Her behaviour is always attention seeking, and [...]

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28 July 2009 ~ 0 Comments

The Music of the Blogosphere

I began wondering this evening if there was a piece of music that I could tie to writing – to blogging. Was there a piece of music that encapsulated the sharing of the days of our lives, the experiences, and the emotions.
This appeared from the depths of my memory…
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Is there a piece of music that [...]

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