I thought it might be useful to post a link to a detailed website about Scott Walker and his pretend brothers. This site contains a heap of information about Scott’s musical career. Interested? Click on the title for this post to link to the site, which is called Montague Terrace after a song title from … Read more
I’ve read so many people saying positive things about Scott Walker. He has influenced so many of the artists I like. And I really loved the popular tracks by the Walker Brothers. And yet, over a year ago I tried listening to ‘Tilt’ – the difficult album from the 90s. I didn’t get it! So, … Read more
Stuck – stuck – stuck. Frozen in activity. Thanks to the fact that I am exhausted, and the weather is terrible, and I should be doing a million things. It’s the pause before a flurry of action…
I promised a review of ‘The Tipping Point’ by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s a magnificent book – one of those books that you find yourself quoting bits from to people through the course of the day. It describes the phenomenon whereby things can grow from nothing to a craze in an unbelievably short space of time. … Read more
I am relaxing, listening to an album of chants called ‘Om Sai Ram’ which creates a gentle state of tranquility. This is interrupted only by the occasional click of computer keypad, and the sighing of the cat. Sometimes peace is the right state of mind. I have nearly finished reading ‘The Tipping Point’ by Malcolm … Read more
This is my first attempt to produce something on the blackberry. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s a great way to comment on the move. Just a case of getting used to the keyboard! Well, what have I been listening to recently? I heard my first album by Sonic Youth – … Read more
Listening to ‘Music for Airports’ by Brian Eno. I must have listened to this album hundreds of times over the last 25 years. It still weaves a magic, creates a mysterious atmosphere that makes working easier. I’m reading a book by Michael King at the moment – “Wrong Movements: a Robert Wyatt history” which is … Read more
Spending far too much time surfing on the net (who doesn’t given the chance!) Out there is just about anything you want to find out about. A few years ago, if I wanted to know what had happened to a particular band or musician it was near impossible to find out. If there was no … Read more
Making a blog entry whilst travelling has always appealled – now I can! This entry is being written on a palm for transmission by email the next time I log on. I know it’s boring reading but then most new experiments probably are. Roll on a blackberry with a proper keyboard! Stuart Eglin
Blogspot has gone through a major facelift. And I didn’t notice, because I haven’t been visiting for a little while. Well, I’m back – and promise more entries before the end of the week. There’s a lot to write about – music, poetry, reviews and a heap of other things. In the meantime, this is the … Read more