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”
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Twenty One Pilots – a ‘Once in a Generation’ band
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Twenty One Pilots are billed as a ‘once in a generation band.’ Read more about the band, their message and their fans…
Hotel California by the Eagles – What does it mean, where is it and what are Colitas?
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One of my favourite albums and a global classic. I delve into some of the key questions asked about the album and song… What Is Hotel California About? The album can be seen as a metaphor for their lives in the 1970s. The story behind Hotel California is the band’s rapid rise to fame. Between their arrival … Continue reading “Hotel California by the Eagles – What does it mean, where is it and what are Colitas?”
Panic! At the Disco – Cardiff 2019
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“I’m way too old for this crowd”, I thought as I stood at the back of the venue. I had come to chaperone my daughter to this Panic! Concert at the forum in Kentish Town and took my place at the back of the room with the other dads. That was six years ago. Now … Continue reading “Panic! At the Disco – Cardiff 2019”
50 Songs about New York
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From the city that never sleeps to the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, New York City has long been the source of music and lyrical inspiration. I have put together this list of obvious and not so obvious musical references to the Big Apple. Below the list I’ve added a link to the … Continue reading “50 Songs about New York”