As the shadows start to stretch and the days get shorter I start to reach for a different theme of music. Not quite ‘autumnal’ and not entirely melancholy, there are just some tracks that work on these overcast days of late summer into early autumn. There are entire albums that, for me, fit this time … Continue reading “Songs for Overcast Days”
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In search of the Division Bell – August 2011
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One overcast autumn morning we packed the car and headed North, towards Ely, in search of the Division Bell. From our home in Suffolk it would take less than 90 minutes to reach the flat wide-open space of the Fens from which the majestic Ely Cathedral rises like a giant light ship, marooned after the … Continue reading “In search of the Division Bell – August 2011”
Lucius at the Chapel
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In 2018, I saw my first concert at London’s Union Chapel. This was the only London gig for Lucius, promoting their latest album ‘Nudes.’ I knew of Lucius singers. Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig from their work supporting Roger Waters on backing vocals for his Desert Trip concert and subsequent ‘Us & Them’ tour. Tonight’s … Continue reading “Lucius at the Chapel”
All the concerts I’ve been to
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I have started to list all of the concerts I have ever been to. It’s a still incomplete list but I wanted to share it as a living record to some of the great shows I have seen. Compared to some I have seen loads of concerts (over 60) but a lot fewer than others. … Continue reading “All the concerts I’ve been to”
Classic Albums recorded in the South of France
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The South of France has long been a place for creativity. From Picasso, Matisse and Van Gogh to Jagger, Richards, Gilmour and Waters, the lure of sun, space (and tax breaks) has long been attractive. No wonder it has become the place to record some classic albums. Five Classic Albums recorded in the South of … Continue reading “Classic Albums recorded in the South of France”