New York in the 30’s and today: Before and after photos. Brings back fond memories of my 8 years there. New York Changing | Douglas Levere | Rephotography | Changing New York | Berenice Abbott | Rephotograph | Then and Now | Then & Now | New York City | Past and Present | Old…
Catégorie : Surfin’
Fellow Music-Makers
I’m occasionally contacted by fellow music-makers who have stumbled onto my stuff. I thought I’d occasionally point you to their music. Warning: this is not slick & sanitized FM-fare! You actually need an open mind and a brain in relatively good working-order to enjoy these. Matt Love has several band pages up on Soundclick. The…
N.1 in Belgium
N.1 in Belgium. Some good music. Belgium is an interesting little country where I spent my teens, and where I started making music. Over the centuries, it has been invaded and occupied by many ex-superpowers (Spain, France, The Netherlands), and with it’s three linguistic communities, it is a surprisingly culturally-rich and unique place. I naïvely…
Corgi Toys in Pictures
Corgi Toys in Pictures. I definitely had the James Bond Aston Martin, and the Batmobile… Ooh, just noticed two more: The Saint’s Volvo and…Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! T’was a long time ago, in the swinging London of the 60’s…
Words
Two undbelievably good books read recently: « Oracle Night » by Paul Auster. One of the best books I’ve ever read on the creative process. Struck a deep emotional chord. « Pattern Recognition » by William Gibson. Exquisitely well written, and a good gripping story to boot.
What's on
David Byrne, « Grown Backwards » The Divine Comedy, « Absent Friends » Rufus Wainwright, discovered singing a duet with David Byrne on « Grown Backwards ». Amazing voice and compositional and arranging skills. Wow! Ben’s Symphonic Orchestra Etienne Charry Anything by Muse. Can’t get over these guys.