Posts Tagged ‘ music ’
But not me. Tom Waits – The Piano Has Been Drinking [ READ MORE ]
Last night I went over to Vancouver to see Iron Maiden in concert. I didn’t even know they were touring, but my friend Lee-Ann called me before she bought her tickets, and I’m so glad she did. It was amazing. They sounded as good, if not better, live than in their studio recordings. It’s not just [ READ MORE ]
Neil Gaiman mentioned Tim Minchin on his weblog the other day. I’d never heard of him before, but I spent a good chunk of the afternoon perusing his videos on YouTube today. He’s a lot of fun, both a talented pianist and hilarious comedian. Here’s his solution to the Palestine/Israel conflict: On having an open mind: And a [ READ MORE ]
Tomorrow night I’ll be flying to Kamloops for work. I’ve extended the stay through Easter weekend, so I can have some time with my family and friends there. Whenever I’m on a flight, I think of this song. I first heard it while watching Hackers back in 1995 and became obsessed with it. It’s played [ READ MORE ]
Jens Lekman is a Swedish musician who plays casual, but elaborate, pop music. This song, ‘Pocketful of Money’, is from his Oh You’re So Silent Jens album. There are a few songs that I really enjoy on the album, and a few that I think are terrible, but this particular song really stood out. I love [ READ MORE ]
I’ve always loved the fiddle, and I really don’t know why. I must have inherited the interest from my dad when I was a kid. I suppose I got off easy, as I very well could have picked up his passion for fanny packs and Roger Whittaker. I also love Primus, claymation, and all things [ READ MORE ]
This about sums up my thoughts on the subject. Bill Bailey’s fantastic. And for the less jaded out there, here’s ‘Love Letter’ from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, from their And No More Shall We Part album. Nick Cave appeals to my over-dramatic side. He’s a really creative writer, and his songs are usually fairly intense [ READ MORE ]
I went to Vancouver this weekend to visit friends, and it was a lot of fun. I should make an effort to get over there a little more often, but the ferry ride from the island makes the trip, however short, very irritating. We ate and drank at some great restaurants, did a little shopping, and [ READ MORE ]