Friday 21 September 2007

in a world filled with friends, you lose your way...

I was going to do an "earworms of the week" slot as usual tonight, and then it dawned on me that if I was being honest, then at least 8 out of the 10 slots would be taken up by Scott Walker... and I've probably talked about him more than enough for now.

Or perhaps not?

Anyway, the two songs of his that have been particularly on my mind this week are "The Bridge" and "Big Louise" (from Scott II and Scott III respectively). Neither are happy songs, but they are both excellent showcases for Walker's voice against a backdrop of lush orchestration. Coincidentally, whilst rootling about YouTube for some Scott Walker stuff, I came across cover versions of both of these songs by a Nottingham based guy called Dragonhead (possibly not his real name) - someone I first came across a few years ago on StumbleUpon. They're both really good. He sensibly doesn't try to mimic the voice, but sings the songs in his own style. Check them out: The Bridge, Big Louise.

The other two songs floating around my head this week? "Pennyroyal Tea" by Nirvana and "Sleep" by Marion.

Anyway. That's enough of that. I'll stop before I just go ahead and list the other 6 Scott Walker songs.

How about some of this?

Shuffleathon 2007 update.

Before I get started on this and make the draw and let everyone know who they have got and all that jazz, I need you all to email me (at the address in my profile) with the address where you want this thing posted when it's done. The idea is that they will remain entirely anonymous to you until you receive the CD.... I'll send them your blog url (if you have a blog) and your address details.

IMPORTANT: if you don't want me handing out your address, then please let me know in the email and I will act as an intermediary, forwarding your CD on when I get it.

ALSO IMPORTANT: there are people from the USA, Canada and the UK taking part in this thing. If you really object to international postage (and I really hope you don't), then please mention that as well.

We can't start until I have everyone's address!

OK. Stupid table coming right up.

NAMEAddress details received?
1. Tinayes
2. Sarahyes
3. Cody Bones
yes
4. Mark
yes
5. Michaelyes
6. Hen
yes
7. Cat
yes
8. bedshaped
yes
9. Pynchonyes
10. J
yes
11. The Great Grape Ape
yes
12. Ian
yes
13. Martin
yes
14. Monogodo
yes
15. Threelightyes
16. Paul
yes
17. Charlieyes
18. LB
yes
19. Katyola
yes
20. Lisa

21. Graham
yes
22. Del
yes
23. Spins
yes
24. Ben
yes
25. Dragon
yes
26. Adem

27. Mike
yes
28. JoeInVegas
yes
29. Wombat
yes
30. Max Bob
yes
31. Stevious
yes
32. Asta
yes
33. Alan
yes
34. Russ L
yes
35. E.
yes
36. Mike T-D
yes
37. JamieS
yes
38. Briskate
yes
38. Me
I think so

I may well have some of your addresses kicking about somewhere, but don't assume... just resend. It'll only take you a sec.

There's also probably just about enough time to still join in.....

OK. Good.

3 comments:

  1. I have your address if you need it. :)

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  2. I sent mine about a week ago, could you please confirm the e-mail address. Thanks

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  3. Hey! I never gave you my address! Hang on a minute...

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