Musings on audio, music and other things...
Friday, 13 April 2012
Friday, 10 February 2012
Peter 'tell-us-a' Storrie
Not audio related this one...
Peter Storrie (ex Portsmouth FC CEO) should possibly stop whining and pleading poverty!!! He's made millions out of football! Made far more in one year in bonuses than many people do in 10 from their salaries! Couldn't get a job at a premier league club? Boo hoo. There's only 20 of them in the country!! Maybe get off your high horse and get a normal job... like the people who lost money when you were in charge at the first ever premier league club to go into administration. Not much pity I'm afraid.
Peter Storrie (ex Portsmouth FC CEO) should possibly stop whining and pleading poverty!!! He's made millions out of football! Made far more in one year in bonuses than many people do in 10 from their salaries! Couldn't get a job at a premier league club? Boo hoo. There's only 20 of them in the country!! Maybe get off your high horse and get a normal job... like the people who lost money when you were in charge at the first ever premier league club to go into administration. Not much pity I'm afraid.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
The NME is rubbish
I've just sat and leafed through the latest copy of NME and I'm realising that I was either deluded as a youth or young and impressionable or, alternatively, as I suspect, the NME has plumbed new depths.
I'm thinking that the latter is the most likely. It seems to me that in an attempt to continue it's existence, both physically and in terms of relevancy, the NME has decided to forsake integrity for sensationalism and its own twisted idea of what's cool. A classic case of substance being sacrificed for style and money - let's face it, it's not a non-profit publication!
I would love to be wrong and be shown that a war is raging against the establishment but, until I see evidence otherwise, I will be resigned to the idea that the NME is battling to remain a part of the established order that it should be looking to overthrow. Maybe the NME is now the establishment that is being over thrown.
The King is dead, long live the King.
I'm thinking that the latter is the most likely. It seems to me that in an attempt to continue it's existence, both physically and in terms of relevancy, the NME has decided to forsake integrity for sensationalism and its own twisted idea of what's cool. A classic case of substance being sacrificed for style and money - let's face it, it's not a non-profit publication!
I would love to be wrong and be shown that a war is raging against the establishment but, until I see evidence otherwise, I will be resigned to the idea that the NME is battling to remain a part of the established order that it should be looking to overthrow. Maybe the NME is now the establishment that is being over thrown.
The King is dead, long live the King.
Monday, 6 February 2012
Ticket Prices
I know that piracy of music has forced acts to find new ways of making money and that their focus has shifted back towards live shows, which is great ....but £32.50 for Snow Patrol? £29.50 Florence and the Machine? £45.00 for Noel Gallagher? Even more on eBay. Something is going very, very wrong here.
Other than the fact that these gigs have sold out, what on earth can be the justification of these prices? When did going to see a band become a financially exclusive activity?
Rock n roll has truly lost it's rebellion and gigs are now the folly of the middle aged, middle classed and middle of the road. Live music needs a new revolution. Where are the new Sex Pistols or the next Levellers? Not far away, I hope.
Other than the fact that these gigs have sold out, what on earth can be the justification of these prices? When did going to see a band become a financially exclusive activity?
Rock n roll has truly lost it's rebellion and gigs are now the folly of the middle aged, middle classed and middle of the road. Live music needs a new revolution. Where are the new Sex Pistols or the next Levellers? Not far away, I hope.
Monday, 30 January 2012
Kimbra and Gotye
We all know that Sting is a fantastic song writer, all round musician and vocalist but did we realise quite how distinctive his vocal sound is? Listen to this Gotye track - especially the chorus. I thought the 80s retro production trend was over, perhaps I was wrong (not for the first time)!
Following on from this but on a slightly different tangent, what a wonderful and original artist Kimbra is! Her album 'Vows' is contemporary and inventive as well as featuring songs that are well crafted and acccessible. These things do not always make for a happy marriage! I challenge you to listen to 'Settle Down' below through a decent pair of headphones and not like it DESPITE the subject matter of the song!
Friday, 27 January 2012
Kim Dotcom
So, Kim Dotcom. A shady character - yes. Guilty? From the information currently available, it is difficult to say. I think it rather depends on what he is eventually charged with. It's clear though, for anyone who has ever searched for a download, that megaupload has been widely used for illegal file sharing.
It seems to me that the situation is a bit like prosecuting a gun manufacturer if someone is shot with a pistol or bullet that they have made - the morality of which is examined in Michael Moore's excellent 'Bowling for Columbine'. The statistics for shootings and gun ownership in America speak for themselves about how much the USA loves guns but the question remains as to how much they love file sharing.
I suppose the real question though, is whether the influential pockets of Hollywood and the 'record industry' are deep enough to protect their financial interests, as well as the future production of quality content, against the widely supported revolution in how we consume our media, the growth of which can be partially quantified in the enormous wealth amassed by the accused.
I'm sure in the event of his being found guilty he will receive a suitably Draconian sentence, in which case he will have plenty of time to reflect on the seemingly foolish decision not to reside in a location without an extradition agreement with the US.
It seems to me that the situation is a bit like prosecuting a gun manufacturer if someone is shot with a pistol or bullet that they have made - the morality of which is examined in Michael Moore's excellent 'Bowling for Columbine'. The statistics for shootings and gun ownership in America speak for themselves about how much the USA loves guns but the question remains as to how much they love file sharing.
I suppose the real question though, is whether the influential pockets of Hollywood and the 'record industry' are deep enough to protect their financial interests, as well as the future production of quality content, against the widely supported revolution in how we consume our media, the growth of which can be partially quantified in the enormous wealth amassed by the accused.
I'm sure in the event of his being found guilty he will receive a suitably Draconian sentence, in which case he will have plenty of time to reflect on the seemingly foolish decision not to reside in a location without an extradition agreement with the US.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
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