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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
“Mmmmm… Magenta” – Anthony Head
Whoa… ASH sounding and acting quite different from the man we know now. 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.
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.
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.
Man About Town starring Kilian Martin
Here’s to the better dressed skater boy.
Vivian Maier, street photographer and nanny
Brilliant street photography by previously unknown photographing nanny Vivian Maier. ‘Finding Vivian Maier’ project to make a documentary.
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
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