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15.07.2008, 23:57 quote
Oooh, I do like a good late-night howl. I should really go to bed and set my alarm so I wake up in time to get my train to London later. I must remember to check the weather forecast, so I can dress appropriately. I think my grey Realm shorts and a black t shirt might be in order if the weather is nice. I must also remember to put on my village idiot stare before boarding the train, so I don’t get into any tedious conversations instead of napping. I suppose I could always take a book and pretend to read it. Or just fart very loudly.
I wonder if I should put a photo on my profile? I was thinking maybe something a bit creative, possibly with a pop art filter applied to it. That particular style hides a multitude of sins! (and grey hairs 
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Eh? Of course there’s no point to this post – it’s in the 2.30 howl thread! You didn’t really expect anything logical at this time of night, did you?
I shall blame my irrationality on squinting too long at too many pixels in Photoshop, and possibly a few too many mugs of very strong coffee.
/* dips his hand into the giant bag of choco M&M’s */
23.07.2008, 23:43 quote
It is not 2.30 (of course) but I am going offline to amuse myself in the kitchen (a sumptuous late night snack of sauted potatoes, spicy chorizo, cheese and cherry toms (not going to saute the toms of course), but before I go, and to keep Choochi0 entertained, since I believe that she quite likes Primus, I thought I post one of my old Primus reviews here (it being as random as anything else in this thread):
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This month I had intended to write an in-depth review of the Primus reunion gig DVD, ‘Hallucino-genetics’. As it happens, I felt that an 8 year old’s slack-jawed awe and stunned silence, punctuated by the occasional “Whoa…” and “Man, this is so cool!” summed up the whole overwhelming experience far better than any praise that I could have heaped upon the live performance. primus - ‘hallucino-genetic’ (dvd) It is a rare evening that yours truly gets to sit in front of the TV - even rarer that I get to actuallychoose what is on. Tired of inane cartoons (that the young man of the house is partial to) and repeats Sex On The Settee (which the Missus is partial to) (eh? Wadda ya mean it’s called Sex And The City?) I marched into the lounge last Saturday evening (after a terrifying afternoon milling with the Xmas shoppers in town), put ‘Hallucino-genetics’ into the DVD player and settled myself on the sofa. Even my actions thus far caused much concern amongst the rest of the household - the missus because I was actually sitting in front of the TV instead of my computer, and indignation from her son because he wasn’t consulted about the choice of viewing material, even more concerned that if he wanted to stay in the lounge, he might have to endure 2 and a half hours of ‘old mans’ music. Within seconds of the gig starting, the indignation turned to the afore-mentioned awe. The sight of Claypool, in what might easily pass for a thrift shop suit and hat, strutting his Carl Thompson bass around the stage, just blew his little mind. Anyone who has children around this age will know that it is very rare for them to be dumbstruck with awe. So, whilst some pre-teens are glued to Friday night Top Of The Pops, there are others who have developed a taste for ‘grown-up’ music. Luke has gradually replaced his little collection of adenoidal pop albums with Mojo and Uncut cover discs, developed an almost unnatural interest in icons a little outside the average realm pre-teen music interest, such as the Beatles and Bob Dylan and has even been know to play a Lynyrd Skynyrd live album a few times. And when I find a CD missing from my ‘niche’ rack (recently, Cecil and Amy Fairchild), I’m more likely to find it covered in grubby little finger prints, amongst the ever-increasing pile juvenile clutter around the house, rather than misfiled on my own CD rack. Claypools’ impeccable credentials don’t mean much to an 8 year old. He understands that Primus is a classy act and has a cult following. He understands that the music is good, without truly understanding why; he even came to the self-realisation that it is unusual for the bass guitar to brought to the front of the band, rather than tying the rhythm and percussion sections together. And whilst the ethereal stage show accompanies his newfound interest in alternate and slightly off the wall rock, his inquisitive mind is already exploring the further reaches of Claypool’s excursions into marginal, jam and impromptu rock ensembles, delving into the likes of Colonel Claypool’s Bucketful of Bernie Brains and the Bonnaroo Festival recordings. Luke got his Xmas present early this year - he became the proud owner of an electric guitar. And, this morning, amidst the hubbub of daily routine (i.e. getting him ready for school), sat at the kitchen table with his 6-string guitar, trying to thump out the bass line of ‘My Friend Fats’ (the lyrics of which are already firmly embedded in his impressive repertoire). Looks like the new guitar might very well be replaced with a bass guitar in the not too distant future. The fact that Les Claypool, more specifically, ‘Hallucino-genetics’, can inspire both seasoned musicians and an 8 year old, with barely a days experience under their little fingers, is perhaps the highest praise that one could place on this whopping 2 and a half hour DVD. |
23.07.2008, 23:55 quote
Lovely piece of work there. If I meet anyone who isn't inspired by Primus I will give them a clip around the back of the head. It is truly genius to bring the base to the front of the band. I love it. Thank you!
12.08.2008, 00:32 quote
How is it possible to be so drunk and yet still be sober?
One of the mysteries of life I guess....
And where the bloody hell as DH gone again, I miss his ramblings....
12.08.2008, 06:32 quote
| curraghmore wrote: |
| How is it possible to be so drunk and yet still be sober?
One of the mysteries of life I guess.... And where the bloody hell as DH gone again, I miss his ramblings.... |
His has been babysitting some Dogs and Chickens ......... he'll be back soon i'm sure .......
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