I’m not going to suggest you blast your neighbours – although there is a formula for that where needed, involving a large amp and ‘Mars’ from the Planet Suite, but I’ll save that story for another time. Today’s item for my box of delights is playing something that little bit louder than usual on the …
Category archives: Music and sound
Here, there and everywhere
It’s good to know that, while some of us missed Beatlemania the first time round, there’s still opportunities to catch up – or get caught up – one way or another. Read my way through a fairly useful guide to all the albums and singles included in the weekend paper – I now have more of …
Take care on the stairs
Through to Glasgow – and beyond! The bright lights of Glasgow Queen Street Lower Level – and the even brighter yellow plastic seating – are good for keeping you awake when heading from A to B. But what I’d noticed last time I used this station, and was reminded of today, was the almost constant injunction over …
Christmas soundtracks
So which is the Christmas song that does it for you – that let’s you know Christmas is here? Do you need to stand up and bellow “It’s Christ-mas!” to get in the mood? Do you need some sleigh bells to jingle in the snow? I am intrigued to know, because I am attempting to …
Golden oldie
When it’s a Friday night, when you want some uncomplicated entertainment, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Dan discovered that three out of four of them at work were very keen on the film, and suggested watching it again last night. Feeble protest from me. More, “I’ll get the film ready, then.” Ghostbusters was probably my …