Ok, I've changed my mind again!

Right, so this blog won't be soley devoted to music-y film stuffs. It's going to be mostly about me (and my life does revolve around music, film and art, so you won't be missing out on that) and other rather random things that I like (or don't), photos I take, places I visit etc. and yeah, I hope to see you all soon!

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Looking back through past posts, I've noticed that the blog has become slightly more orientated towards music/film etc. and I think I prefer it that way. So from now on this blog will be solely dedicated to the world of "the arts" or and entertainment blog.
It's going to have a whole new look, new name, new URL, new everything! Hopefully this will get it more views aswell! (Or that could just be wishful thinking)
Bye :) x

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Stopmotion!

My Top Films

Just a bit of fun, these are my top ____ films that in my opinion, everyone should've seen at least once before they go through the curtains, shall we say. So, in no particular order, here they are:

1. A Clockwork Orange (1972)
2. Quadrophenia (1979)
3. Withnail and I (1986)
4. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
5. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
6. The Shining (1980)
7. Alfie (1966)
8. Rushmore (1999)
9. Breakfast at Tiffanys (19--)
10. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind (2004)
11. Christiane F. Wir Kinder vom Bahnhorf Zoo (1981)
12. The Hunger (1983)
13. The Actors (2003)
12. The Beach (2000)
14. Lost in Translation (2004)
15. Forrest Gump (1994)
16. Is Anybody There? (2008)
17. The Departed (2006)
18. Soylent Green (1973)
19. This is England (2006)
20. The Truman Show (1998)
21. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
22. Pulp Fiction (1994)

--TBC--

Music - The battle continues..

In my quest to bring good music to the people, I have arrived at a dead end. It seems that people actually quite like their lousy R 'n' B crap, and are not prepared to hear my side of the story. The have asked me what I listen to, so I give a list that sounds as if a "40-ish year old man" should be reciting it, much to their amusement. So I've had the superbly brilliant idea of compiling a list of 17 songs that to me, are the 'creme de la creme' of music. The genre is mostly alternative-rock, and I might create the modern equivalent of a mix-tape to play for them, as part of my "Bring Back Good Music" project, that so far is a messy mind-map scribbled on a napkin. Now this may sound a little pushy, and slightly invading on peoples private lives, but it needs to be done, no longer can we live with this rubbish excuse for music! I'd like it if someone would possibly read this list, and give me a few comments, perhaps help in the campain? - But please, constructive critism!

THE LIST!
1. THE SMITHS - This Charming Man
2. THE SMITHS - This Night Has Opened My Eyes
3. THE SMITHS - That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
4. MORRISSEY - November Spawned A Monster
5. MORRISSEY - Tomorrow
6. MORRISSEY - I've Changed My Plea To Guilty
7. THE JAM - The Butterfly Collector
8. THE JAM - That's Entertainment
9. THE JAM - Tales From The Riverbank
10. PATTI SMITH - Land
11. PATTI SMITH - Kimberly
12. T.REX - Monolith
13. T.REX - Cosmic Dancer
14. T.REX - Jeepster
15. THE CLASH - London Calling
16. THE VELVET UNDERGROUND - Sunday Morning
17. THE VELVET UNDERGROUND - Black Angel's Death Song

Bah Humbug 'n all that.

I know, I know, Christmas is meant to be an enjoyable time, what with presents and nice food, but this time of the year leaves me feeling slightly Scrooge-ish. Not that I don't like presents and food, but getting that itchy jumper from Great-Aunt-Bessie and over-eating mince pies isn't exactly what I'd call a Merry Christmas! I don't really need that build-your-own bird box from Uncle Bobby, and turkey leaves me feeling quite sick! Christmas is all ways filled with disappointment. You don't get what you want, we never have 'A White Christmas', shopping is rush, and everyone is too festive. Not that I don't enjoy listening to Cousin Ralph ramble on about his new ideas for an ecofriendly farm in the Highlands, or Grandma Susan reminiscing about wartime Christmases...

Radio vs Television

Since long ago, us human beings have enjoyed listening to the Radio. Now the allure of TV has stolen our hearts, are we closing the door on out once loved friend? Radio helped us through the toughest of times, WWII for instance, and it used to be the thing that the family gathered round to hear the news or humorous radio programmes. Of course, I was born into the age where television was king, and I long to live in an era where we are not ruled by an electrical appliance! Being a human, obviously I watch TV, and quite enjoy watching my favourite shows once in a while. However, this does not mean it dominates my life. Actually, I prefer the radio. Whether it's 'The Christian O'Connell Solution' on BBC 5Live or 'Desert Island Discs' with Kirsty Young on BBC Radio4, radio is still a firm favourite with myself. If your listening to a more fictional programme, radio gives you a chance to imagine the setting, characters and other various things that TV steals you of. Also, comedy programmes are even more funny, as they can tell you a joke without ruining it for you with pictures, props, and other things. Apparently Television gives you square eyes. What does Radio give, Square ears? I'm not shunning Television completely, I like it too, I'm just saying that there are other alternatives out there, so use them! Because we will not let Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung and Sony rule the world.