The Expert did a cool little feature with a blogger called Sinead Gleeson. Its a feature called Musical Rooms and it is about the space where artists make their records.
"In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead
and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people's home
feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go
collect your pension, and then when you start working, you get a gold
watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you're
young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and
are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then
go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no
responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you
spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa like conditions with
central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and
then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!"
Saw Velvet Goldmine last night. Had to turn it off. Rubbish
2 of my pet hates in a film are:
1) Films set in non english speaking countries that have never spoken english getting all americanised and speaking english. E.g. Kate Winslett in 'The Reader' saying "Zees is crazy no? Zont speak to me like zat"
2)Films that replace history with fiction and make no qualms about it. E.g. Velvet Goldmine - Instead of talking about Bowie and Roxy Music and The Glitter Band and other ACTUAL glam groups it's the fictional Brian Slade. How can I like a film that does this
Kitesurfing Lessons commented on 29-Oct-2009 09:35 PM
There is no doubt this is the funniest letter I have ever read. I read it twice and it made me cry with laughter both times! What a legend, who ever wrote it. I am not sure if it's a PR stunt or not, but boy what a letter. Apparently Richard Branson offered him a job afterwards!!
The ever-deadly www.raggedwords.com are running a really interesting feature in which they ask various artists to discuss the albums that soundtracked their life. Me and The Expert were lucky enough to be asked and this week it's my list. To see what albums inspire my wistful memories and daft anecdotes you'll just have to click here. Next week'll will be Ex's turn to reveal his albums of obsession.
TRACK OF THE DAY - QUINCY JONES & LITTLE RICHARD - MONEY IS