It's chilly for June here in Canberra! I rode to work this morning to find that the hot water in the showers wasn't working. That's a rude shock when it was about 3 degrees outside!
What else? Well I've managed to watch two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and it's awesome. Ewan McGregor both stars and is involved on the production side. I think the last thing I saw him in was Trainspotting 2 so this is a bit different.
Kid Kenobi - Everybody - https://youtu.be/c3b1194K74Q
I had the distinct pleasure of Bing programming an analogue playlist last night by dropping records on the turntable. Seriously; Jason Isbell's Southeastern has to be one of the best albums ever. And on vinyl...woo hoo! Hopefully I'll have a new place before too long and can bust out my record collection in earnest. It's hard not to be touched by cancer these days and as more and more people I know have it impact their lives this Isbell song seems even more poignant.
Jason Isbell - Elephant - https://youtu.be/TZjBH4Xb4L8
Todd and I are off to see the Raiders play on Sunday. We may need wetsuits, snorkels and an ark but Angus organised some tickets and it'll be fun regardless. I remember being there when the Brumbies played and three of us huddling under a tarpaulin in the rain because Angus refused to leave. At the end of the game we emerged, drowned, and there was almost no-one else left!
Ray Charles - It's Not Easy Being Green - https://youtu.be/KHR6HkHySWY
Speaking of cycling as we were...I've come to terms with the fact that the single speed bicycle and I do not see eye to eye. So if you are in Canberra and you want one just give me a yell. I'm going back to my red speed machine.
Steve Stevens' Atomic Playboys - Action - https://youtu.be/1CPdKgFhQIY
DJ SAB has talked me into seeing Sisters of Mercy later this year in the big smoke of Sydney. I know that he's been a fan for many, many years. I only know a few songs but the chance to see such an iconic band, with some friends, was too good to pass up. And for those worried about original members, I'm pretty sure the drummer has had many upgrades.
Sisters of Mercy - Something Fast - https://youtu.be/UI3yKorifpY
Also coming soon but closer to home, is Russell Morris. I saw him a few years ago at the Hellenic Club and he turned out to be a great storyteller and performer. He's out at the Tallagandra Winery in August and it should definitely be worth the trip!
Russell Morris - Black Dog Blues - https://youtu.be/wRjQZP_V35Y
I saw the next track just by chance when flicking through some YouTube recommendations. I'm not a Madonna fan at all really but this remake is full of energy, fun and a keyboard riff straight from ABBA. Check it out, it really had me tapping my toes. Kudos to Triple J radio for keeping this segment going for years and years. There are some totally awesome versions that they've organised.
Telenova - Hung Up - https://youtu.be/HIJQv_KcXHY
That'll do for another episode. I'll try and organise myself in time for the next episode to talk more about the complete album listening experience.
Rock on,
The Woozle.
"I'll let chaos rule supreme for me, 'cause that's the way my life has always been..."
The Mark of Cain, Let Chaos Rule Supreme, 2001.
What else? Well I've managed to watch two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and it's awesome. Ewan McGregor both stars and is involved on the production side. I think the last thing I saw him in was Trainspotting 2 so this is a bit different.
Kid Kenobi - Everybody - https://youtu.be/c3b1194K74Q
I had the distinct pleasure of Bing programming an analogue playlist last night by dropping records on the turntable. Seriously; Jason Isbell's Southeastern has to be one of the best albums ever. And on vinyl...woo hoo! Hopefully I'll have a new place before too long and can bust out my record collection in earnest. It's hard not to be touched by cancer these days and as more and more people I know have it impact their lives this Isbell song seems even more poignant.
Jason Isbell - Elephant - https://youtu.be/TZjBH4Xb4L8
Todd and I are off to see the Raiders play on Sunday. We may need wetsuits, snorkels and an ark but Angus organised some tickets and it'll be fun regardless. I remember being there when the Brumbies played and three of us huddling under a tarpaulin in the rain because Angus refused to leave. At the end of the game we emerged, drowned, and there was almost no-one else left!
Ray Charles - It's Not Easy Being Green - https://youtu.be/KHR6HkHySWY
Speaking of cycling as we were...I've come to terms with the fact that the single speed bicycle and I do not see eye to eye. So if you are in Canberra and you want one just give me a yell. I'm going back to my red speed machine.
Steve Stevens' Atomic Playboys - Action - https://youtu.be/1CPdKgFhQIY
DJ SAB has talked me into seeing Sisters of Mercy later this year in the big smoke of Sydney. I know that he's been a fan for many, many years. I only know a few songs but the chance to see such an iconic band, with some friends, was too good to pass up. And for those worried about original members, I'm pretty sure the drummer has had many upgrades.
Sisters of Mercy - Something Fast - https://youtu.be/UI3yKorifpY
Also coming soon but closer to home, is Russell Morris. I saw him a few years ago at the Hellenic Club and he turned out to be a great storyteller and performer. He's out at the Tallagandra Winery in August and it should definitely be worth the trip!
Russell Morris - Black Dog Blues - https://youtu.be/wRjQZP_V35Y
I saw the next track just by chance when flicking through some YouTube recommendations. I'm not a Madonna fan at all really but this remake is full of energy, fun and a keyboard riff straight from ABBA. Check it out, it really had me tapping my toes. Kudos to Triple J radio for keeping this segment going for years and years. There are some totally awesome versions that they've organised.
Telenova - Hung Up - https://youtu.be/HIJQv_KcXHY
That'll do for another episode. I'll try and organise myself in time for the next episode to talk more about the complete album listening experience.
Rock on,
The Woozle.
"I'll let chaos rule supreme for me, 'cause that's the way my life has always been..."
The Mark of Cain, Let Chaos Rule Supreme, 2001.
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