Thursday, 21 December 2017

Pacifisticuffs~ Diablo Swing Orchestra

I discovered this amazing band on Myspace quite a few years ago. Each album is different, challenging and exciting. This new album is no exception. I would love to see this band on tour in UK one day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJwOLPu_ZKo&t=55s

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Enter Shikari~ The Sights


I was driving home along a frosty road and I heard this wonderful song. I love this band! Hearing this has put me in the most excellent mood. That and my Gran phoning me unexpectedly from USA just to remind me how much she loves me. What a wonderful evening with the next episode of The A Word to look forward to too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymjcSvEyhk

Sunday, 10 December 2017

The Associates~ Party Fears 2

I absolutely loved The Associates and it was tragic that Billy Mackenzie died.
This is one of my very favourites!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww2AYxrPqkk
It is funny how my mind suddenly recalls songs I haven't heard for years. When that happens I have to track the sing down and play it.

Sunday, 3 December 2017

The December Quartets

I went to The Harrison on Saturday night to see The December Quartets. It is a tiny venue with a capacity of about 45. It was an incredible evening full of beautiful improvisation. Spyros Giasafakis is one of the members of the quartet. They improvise using vocals and very unusual instruments. It was a night to remember.
This is Spyros in action:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM9lYPZZUg4



Thursday, 23 November 2017

The Chainsmokers~ Paris

I was driving home this evening when I thought I was listening to a really weird version of this song as I could hear a posh woman making comments in the background. I didn't think it added anything to the song but didn't think much of it until the song ended and the posh woman continued talking! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRNkQH4DVg8
It turns out my Satnav had activated in my glove compartment!

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Vampire Weekend~Unbelievers

I got home, had my tea and felt like a blast of Vampire Weekend, they blow the cobwebs away....This tune definitely hits the spot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b1GgT07aes
What is it about their music that always transports me to sun, summer and holidays?