Category Archives for Music

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

07. November 2011 by Caroline
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George Michael pays tribute to Amy Winehouse

George Michael pays tribute to Amy Winehouse, live in Prague last night. Continue reading

23. August 2011 by Caroline
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“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

18. August 2011 by Caroline
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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.

25. July 2011 by Caroline
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Brian Eno – glitch

Brian Eno – glitch (taken from Drums Between The Bells) by Warp Records

20. April 2011 by Caroline
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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.

01. April 2011 by Caroline
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Hurts – Melkweg, Amsterdam – 19-03-2011

Damn good show too. Not a single original note perhaps, but comforting in its familiarity.

19. March 2011 by Caroline
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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.

05. February 2011 by Caroline
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Tom Jones – Thunderball

And he STRIKES…. Christ, that voice. Bond. Jones. Perfect.

27. January 2011 by Caroline
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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

30. December 2010 by Caroline
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