Jeg Elsker Danmark!

(If you don't speak Danish, the title means "I love Denmark")

Recently, I have become obsessed with Scandinavia - but one country in particular. Denmark. Don't ask me why, because I really have no idea. I've always liked Denmark, but things started to get serious when I was fortunate enough to watch the music video for "Swim" by Oh No Ono - an amazing Danish band. I listened to the song for days on end, and then became interested in all things Danish. The architecture, the food, the music, the design, all of it. So, I began learning the language. (I can already speak 4 languages, one more can't hurt, can it?) And let me tell you, it ain't the easiest to learn! (I've been using speakdanish.dk , which is a really good website to use if you want to learn the language) But one thing that truly amazes me is the music. Denmark has some really brilliant bands:

Here are some bands I love, with some of my favourite songs...,
OH NO ONO -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh8IBCKyG6Y (Swim)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2nn_tM4kD8 (The Shock of The Real)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww-EH1pvEQA (Miss Miss Moss)
(Or just listen to the "Eggs" Album, because I love all of their songs)

TREEFIGHT FOR SUNLIGHT -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38EebZGTMKA (Facing The Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_RHtzq-5dY (What Became of You and I?)

VINNIE WHO -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IppBWuUmkU8 (Remedy)

THE WILLIAM BLAKES -
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyvVAON10jk(Secretly)

So that's about it for this Denmark post, I hope you like the music and don't hesitate to comment.

Tak.
                                                

Help!

This is a plea for help: I can't think of a name for this blog! If you think you can come up with a witty name for it please either...

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Or comment on this post.

This is basically a competition, but you won't win anything. Although I might follow your blog if you'd like me to.

Tak.

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