Rumination has seen several more updates. As the focus is what people are thinking and feeling, inevitably Covid-19 looms large. But it’s not all negative! ‘We’re All The Same Really’ brings out some positives from the big change in our collective behaviour. Other musings include … (Read More)
What’s New: When Will Normal Return? A Rumination Update
Rumination, the Unstated offshoot that launched recently, has now seen several updates over the last few weeks, covering a wide range of thoughts. Understandably, Covid-19 and its knock-ons for everyone have loomed large in people’s thoughts. The latest item was wondering when we’ll return to … (Read More)
Alex Haas & Bill Laswell – Nowstalgia
This was a new discovery to me. While I’ve known of Bill Laswell’s work for years, I hadn’t come across Alex Haas before. This one was released in 2018 and seems to only be available via online streaming services and/or as an MP3 download. As … (Read More)
Rumination: People Chewing The Cud
(Why ‘Rumination’ came about.) Rumination is very much a product of an existing reality – the gap was there. The gap? Some people are naturally talkative, some are naturally good listeners. By chance, I happen to be a good listener. The gap was for a … (Read More)
Alabama 3 – Exile On Coldharbour Lane
I’ve been listening to the Alabama 3 since before their first album, this one, came out. Some of their albums are great, one or two – in my view – less so. But I’ve never regretted owning them. And this record, their first, seems to … (Read More)
Julianna Barwick – The Magic Place
Well, as the name suggests – this strikes me as, well, quite magical. It’s very gentle but a long way from boring – slow moving music that’s relaxing but not soporific. (I’m also enjoying her 2019 EP, Circumstance Synthesis.) Her web site is here. There’s … (Read More)
What’s New: Getting Directions Updates
There are four recent updates for one of the Unstated off-shoots – Getting Directions. Topics range from acting on the basis of old memories to taking the effort to appreciate some colour; from being in public and dealing with the attendant, unavoidable vulnerabilities to the … (Read More)
Jimi Hendrix – Band Of Gypsys
There are plenty of well-known Hendrix records but I have to say this album is probably my overall favourite. I was given the original as a vinyl record more years ago than I care to recall, by someone who I’ve long ago lost touch with. … (Read More)
Truths, assorted
‘Unstated’ and its offshoots – where you’ll find all sorts of things that are about your world, one way or another. I hope you enjoy it.
When You Need To Get Directions
(Why ‘Getting Directions’ is being written.) If, for whatever reason, you’re unsure about yourself – your life to date, who you are – then it’s probably inevitable that you’ll try to find things out. You’ll try to find out what’s made you who and how … (Read More)
