Another two weeks in paradise
Posted by Joss Albert on Friday, March 12, 2010
Another long pause between blogs. Is there a 'why the long pause' joke anywhere? Any animals with surprisingly long - as opposed to big - paws? I digress.
Easter approaches and there's been much DIY and painting in the Brighton home. Only if I super-imposed this cartoon onto a West Pier backdrop could this image surmise the current climate better. And maybe Garfield wouldn't look quite so happy. Note to self: must scour charity shops for Garfield and Peanuts comics for the bathroom.
There is light at the end of a pretty tedious tunnel in the blinding whiteness of our bedroom walls. With a little luck we may be constructing a bed tomorrow, which will be the first genuine bed I've slept on since the middle of January. It will also mean shifting a mound of 'stuff' which will mean I can then shift another mound of 'stuff' and have, what they call in the industry, a 'studio'. Lucky really, as I have been unable to resist purchasing a few extra items of music technology. Expect some glorious DJ mixes to be posted up here in the future, with a little thanks to these items.
Talking of DJing, something strange has happened: I've started buying music again. There was a time not too long in the past when me taking real interest in dance music would sound quite absurd. A number of events drew me to dance music, but it was a mix from an acquaintance and genius DJ Tubbs (who runs Untracked Records and a fantastic dance music blog: headsdown.org) that made me really appreciate disco grooves and the craft of structuring a DJ set. With a hint of inspiration that is often very difficult to keep hold of - I have regular arguments with Adorno in my head - I have been slowly stocking up on some brand spanking new underground disco. I'm the coolest consumer in my street.
Other news? There is plenty but I tire and must to bed before long. But I will leave you with this: If you wish to own a collaboration by me, there is one available now on iTunes, in the name of charity. A group of Oxfordshire-associated artists have covered the seminal Radiohead album The Bends and Richard Walters and myself (Oxfordshire born and bred) have donated a track to this project:
Go ***here*** to sample the album and maybe spend a few pennies. Most of the money goes to Children In Need.
Sleep now. If not sleep, hopefully rest.
Easter approaches and there's been much DIY and painting in the Brighton home. Only if I super-imposed this cartoon onto a West Pier backdrop could this image surmise the current climate better. And maybe Garfield wouldn't look quite so happy. Note to self: must scour charity shops for Garfield and Peanuts comics for the bathroom.
There is light at the end of a pretty tedious tunnel in the blinding whiteness of our bedroom walls. With a little luck we may be constructing a bed tomorrow, which will be the first genuine bed I've slept on since the middle of January. It will also mean shifting a mound of 'stuff' which will mean I can then shift another mound of 'stuff' and have, what they call in the industry, a 'studio'. Lucky really, as I have been unable to resist purchasing a few extra items of music technology. Expect some glorious DJ mixes to be posted up here in the future, with a little thanks to these items.
Talking of DJing, something strange has happened: I've started buying music again. There was a time not too long in the past when me taking real interest in dance music would sound quite absurd. A number of events drew me to dance music, but it was a mix from an acquaintance and genius DJ Tubbs (who runs Untracked Records and a fantastic dance music blog: headsdown.org) that made me really appreciate disco grooves and the craft of structuring a DJ set. With a hint of inspiration that is often very difficult to keep hold of - I have regular arguments with Adorno in my head - I have been slowly stocking up on some brand spanking new underground disco. I'm the coolest consumer in my street.
Other news? There is plenty but I tire and must to bed before long. But I will leave you with this: If you wish to own a collaboration by me, there is one available now on iTunes, in the name of charity. A group of Oxfordshire-associated artists have covered the seminal Radiohead album The Bends and Richard Walters and myself (Oxfordshire born and bred) have donated a track to this project:
Go ***here*** to sample the album and maybe spend a few pennies. Most of the money goes to Children In Need.
Sleep now. If not sleep, hopefully rest.
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