kidz

Last night was the free Halloween Disco for the lovely little village of Horningsham. Something we decided to do for the community coz we's good like that!
The evening was foggy and delicious. There's no bloody light pollution in Horningsham and as darkness fell it had a definite spooky feel to it.

Here's Brassey getting into the swing of the night. It was a odd set to do. The mix of people were a family with a small child and granny tagging along and some 15 - 17 year olds. The family kept requesting Michael Jackson tracks..... Ugggggh. I was going to stick on 'Thriller' anyways as it's a classic Halloween thing to play but they wanted MJ all night.... Or T-Rex.... hmmmm.

But the real surprise were the kids. Never has Plan B's lyrics been more apt

"That's the mentality of kidz today"!

I had a CD box full of the latest hits, Indie Rock, R&B, Rap, Grunge, and Skater Rock...Plus tons more. Brassey has a more diverse selection and loads of classics and brand new stuff that he's found... Good stuff.
So we were ready for the yoof... Were we?
The first request was for the Cha Cha Slide. Then we had a request from a teen for Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi!! Then one for Put your hands up for Detroit. Possibly the only chart track I didn't have as I hate it.... Sigh!
So we started throwing out naff stuff for fun. Can you believe they actually got up dancing for Queen "We will Rock You" and Steps "5,6,7,8" and of course "The Macarena"
Ah well... There's nothing more personal than musical taste.
Have a great Halloween and let the Monsters roam free..... Howl................

the grudge 2 - film review

So I says to my friend 'let's go up country to see if we can find the ghost's mum so she can fix stuff' but he's lying tits up in a tray of developing fluid so can't come. He was a miserable fucker anyway.

I took the little metre gauge train up to the village in the hills. This operates on 800 volts ac with small traditional wooden buildings at each station. The train was almost empty except for an old man playing peek-a-boo in Japanese which got tiresome after about the fifth peek-a-boo in Japanese.

When I did find the fucker's mum the ghost killed her anyway. I manage to catch the last train back, which meant I only had to make three rather than four changes on the trip back to Tokyo.

whose day grandad?

WTF does 'Back in the Day mean'? This morning the local radio had people ringing in with their favourite track from 'Back in the Day'
Back in what day... The day? What defines that particular day. When you were young? When music meant something? Sometime before now, when you're old and dull? When music didn't sound all the same?
Hilarious really. Music has always been an enormous part to my life. I did this stupid quiz once that told you which sense you couldn't live without. Mine was sound. The quiz was one of those stupid silly ones but if I lost music I'd find it very hard to function.
So what's MY back in the day. Maybe it's yesterday or August 10th or next Wednesday. Ok music from the past is important. I can still cry at certain tracks because they evoke such a powerful response to some past event. I know all the words to some truly bad 1970's pop songs.
I truly believe that THE DAY is today. Music is in the hands of this lot. They might list their influences as The Jam, The Clash, Nirvana and Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet but they are the day. This day. And as for Della from Kingwood who announced to the world that Robbie Williams 'Angels' is the defining track of her life.
What life Della?

"You live your life in the songs you hear
on the rock and roll radio.
And when a young girl doesn't have any friends
that's a really nice place to go.
Folks hoping you'd turn out cool
but they had to take you outta school.
You're a little touched you know, Angie Baby".

Helen Reddy (1974)

brassey and Trin keeping crap off the dance floor

Brassey and Trin have very different music set tastes. Brassey is eclectic and innovative. He likes to scour charity shops for that elusive track that will just make his set spectacular. I'm more on the mark for what's cool ATM, plus a few of my old favourites that still makes the hairs go up on the back of my neck.

Our set is always different. I guess the good DJ adjusts his set to the crowd... Except.. No matter what age, occasion or mentality, you won't get crap from us.

Brassey has his stuff and I have my box. My box is MUCH bigger than his... But wait. This week he's been ill. I've been left alone with the gear and been going through his music and some of his CD's have kind of accidentally slipped into my box. Well... Don't we love each other? Can't we SHARE?

The Mitchell Brothers and Plan Band Genius Cru have made their way into my head and on my iPod. I want them. So he makes a huge fuss about his music (his? Right!) and now hides his little finds carefully. I think the Horningsham gig next Saturday will be VERY interesting. Come see the fireworks!

shut the god damn door

"A world that sends you reeling
from decimated dreams.
Your misery and hate will kill us all.
So paint it black and take it back,
lets shout it loud and clear.
Do you fight it to the end, we hear the call"

My Chemical Romance 2006

My Chemical Romance. I knew they had a huge following...here and in the States? When we visited Manchester last and spent hours trailing round the wonderful little areas of Afflecks Palace,there was a massive amount of MCR clothing. I have to admit that until this new single 'Welcome To The Black Parade', hit number one, I'd never heard a MCR track. Why? Well don't mistake me. I see a lot of talent and raw energy in bands like Green Day, Good Charlotte and Blink 182. We even have lots of their albums. But they're an acquired taste. Dare I say they're bands that once struck a mark for new music but now seem so old? I guess I used to like them because they were FUN. Then maybe the fun ended? I still hold huge respect for Green Day and remember a fantastic warm afternoon in their company in Coopers Field Cardiff.
So My Chemical Romance have hit our number one slot. An Unusual track. Starts off with a story. Then hits the music..... Ok so far. Catchy, growing on me. Then the end bit. I still can't decide what to make of it. But I've been to see Les Miserable at the theatre and the end bit sounds like the song that ends act one. The track actually has all the marks of a track I'd like. It's not samey. It has different tempos and audible instruments. It's fun and got energy and it's a bit different. I think it'll grow. By the time it's ended it's popularity it'll be my favourite track. Sigh... It's hard being me.
So swiftly to my recommendation of the week. Look at MCR and then look at Panic at the disco. Similar? I expect the hardened fans would lynch me. But the genre is the same. Last year PATD released 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' It had some air play from DJ's like Jo Whiley and Zane Lowe. It took several listens but right from the first string it's absolutely brilliant. I could listen to it all day and wouldn't tire of it.
But last year PATD weren't main stream and the track sunk. So Oct 30th they're doing a re release. Good luck guys. If MCR an do it with 'Welcome To The Black Parade' you CERTAINLY can.

"I'd chime in, "Haven't you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality".

Panic At The Disco 2005

new and old

I must say I was very pleased to see Razorlight at number one especially after that HUGE radio one push to get the Hoff at the top. Silly fools. You all know how I detest some of those DJ's. Chris Moyles is a total twat and that Scott Mills is closely following twatdom. If they're the cream of radio DJ's then I'm going dairy free.
Brassey's Sister Alison has Razorlight tickets soon. This number one is really going to kick them into the dizzy heights of super stardom. They're a good band really. I just think groups like the Kooks and Automatic deserve superstardom too.
I'm so hooked on Myspace ATM. Ok I hear you say.. It's old news now. But the ability to network and listen to music from bands I'd have never heard of before is brilliant. Bands like the enigmatic Mumm-ra who we have tickets to go see this month.
I just love them... New clever and cool. I even managed to download the single on iTunes, try to listen to 'Out of the Question' if you get a chance. It's really very good and they deserve some airplay.
Looking forward to our free Halloween disco for the local community. Should be a really good night. Try come along.

Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia, We first heard of them on Myspace. I really like supporting local bands. These guys have worked hard. Seem like lots of fun. Have very cool interesting lyrics....
"Ice-cream, pizza and it doesn't matter if you don't like Peppers" And "Talking to 'Emily on Messenger"
Are you fed up with deep Emo lyrics? Well give them a try. They're from Yeovil in Somerset. They are a two piece band with guys Benjamin and Oliver. And best of all they left us a message on our Somerset & Dorset Rail Myspace

"Both Oliver and I are hardened train enthusiasts and we are very appreciative of your kind offer of friendship".

And they LIKE trains! Perfect for a tracks and tracks mention.
Check them out. I think you'll like them.
Tx

halloween party!!!

Collectable poster No 1



Gothic horror mansion ...



A view across to the venue, ducking pool in the foreground.

You've read the blog - now see the creators! We're doing a FREE halloween party and disco at Horningsham Village Hall on Saturday 28 October. We'd love to see you there - particularly in fancy dress! Bring your own food and drink.

An innovative feature will be a raffle for a FREE Brassey and Trin disco as first prize.

This really will be an excellent show with cutting-edge dance music, old favourites (NOT 70s!) and some off-the-wall stuff in the warm up as usual. 

just say no

I was kind of horrified to hear that Radio One have made a huge drive to get people to buy the 'new' David Hasselhoff single 'Get out of My Car'
Just one word "Why"?
The track is dire. I haven't heard anything quite this bad since the Birdie Song. David Hasselhoff is a sad little man who once got in a car that 'talked' and made him cool for a while in the 80's. To be honest if we all thought about it logically it was the car 'Kitt' we all liked not the Hoff.
The song has no tune, no charisma and no purpose. In fact there's a bit when Dave is trying to get this 'little girl' in his car that is positively creepy.

"Mmm, jump in my car, it's too far to walk on your ow-own
No thank you sir-ir
Ah, c'mon, I'm a trustworthy guy
No thank you sir-ir
Oh little girl I wouldn't tell you no lie
I know your ga-ame
How can you say that, we only just met
You're all the sa-ame
Ooh, she's got me there, but I'll get her yet
I got you then
No you didn't, I was catchin' my breath
And look it's startin' to rain and baby you'll catch your death
Well, I don't know-ow
Ah, come on it costs nothin' to try
And you'll arrive ho-ome nice and dry"

He's trying to get the little girl in his car, she's reluctant. Makes my skin crawl. Very odd song. If song is the right word.
Apparently Razorlights 'America' is set to be number one on Sunday. Now I liked Razorlight's first album. They're cool if a little misguided in their persona at times (I hate their bitching about other bands) but 'America' is a good track. It deserves number one. This Hoff thing deserves the Somerset and Dorset platform bin. And not the recycle one either.
Don't do it. Save your money to buy the Plan B Album. Now THAT'S worth listening to.