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A strange child that shouldn’t have lived past infancy
Originally appeared in edited form on U2.com to promote their U22 fan freebie CD. U2 360 was a strange child that shouldn’t have lived past infancy. A tour named after a stage concept? A press release that spun yarns about … Continue reading
George Michael pays tribute to Amy Winehouse
George Michael pays tribute to Amy Winehouse, live in Prague last night. Continue reading
“If I could through myself, set your spirit free…”
U2 plays ‘Bad’ in Pittsburgh. Filmed from the point of view of the man they dedicate it to on the night, and wrote it for all those years ago. I’d somehow rather wish they’d kept the mystery alive, but it’s … Continue reading
U2 in the rain – Minneapolis 2011
Know from experience, U2 play some of their best shows in dire circumstances. There’s nothing like seeing the steam rising from the audience.
Brian Eno – glitch
Brian Eno – glitch (taken from Drums Between The Bells) by Warp Records
John Grant – Where Dreams Go To Die (Strongroom Session)
‘Just say the words, and say them slowly…’ Going to see this guy at the Paradiso next Wednesday.
Hurts – Melkweg, Amsterdam – 19-03-2011
Damn good show too. Not a single original note perhaps, but comforting in its familiarity.
TRON: LEGACY – Daft Punk’s “Derezzed”
Highlight of the film for me was Daft Punk’s score. Don’t often get that ‘must have’ feel with score. Also, first 3d film I’ve seen where the 3d made sense.
Tom Jones – Thunderball
And he STRIKES…. Christ, that voice. Bond. Jones. Perfect.
Shy bittern back on Irish shores
Relevant to this bit of news: Shy bittern flies back to Irish shores after 150-year break. See wikipedia for an explanation of the poem below. A bhonnán bhuí by Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna A bhonnán bhuí, is é mo … Continue reading
