Wibble wobble
Sunday, May 7, 2006Rather unexcitingly, I’ve been having one of those indeterminate little life wobbles recently, in which I’ve been feeling a little unsettled and generally grumpy most of the time. In an effort to shake this, I’ve been going out and seeing all sorts of good music, and consuming some wonderful things. None of these seems to have done the trick just yet, but I’m feeling optimistic.
Things which have been floating my boat recently, and which should be at least entering your general pond:
- Google Calendar - I especially love the way it integrates with GMail - when emails with events come in, GMail provides a link to add it directly to the calendar. Look out, Outlook (OK, I’ll hand myself in to the Pun Police)
- Belleville Rendez-vous - wonderfully diverting, mind-expanding and wholly endearing piece of animation. I’m not the only one who loves it - Metacritic: 91, IMDB: 7.7.
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Kate Rusby - she’s been loved for a few years in Pearson Towers but I only saw her live last week at The Big Ask Live at Koko (VIP ticket very generously supplied by Stephen, who won a pair over at Friends Of The Earth). Also great to see Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood playing some new Radiohead material (I have very high hopes for the new album) as well as a good chunk of the downright awesome classics. It’s been 6 years since I last saw Radiohead. Shows how poor I am, I guess.
- Being a hermit (did I mention this already? Hiding under the duvet and chomping an easter egg whilst watching Miles and Anna arguing is just excellent)
- This Life - for all its dodgy acting, annoying (arty) shaky camerawork, persistent references to the 90s and the odd laughable computer, it’s still compelling drama. Thank goodness for the DVD.
- Soil and Pimp - giant Japanese jazz artists with so much energy you wonder exactly what the pimp has been feeding them.
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Ginglik - this tiny little club is surely the dictionary definition of intimate. At The Big Secret on a Wednesday it’s all sofas, drapes and the Wand Of Silence - waved at noisemakers by Amity the host - as she presides over an evening of live music from carefully selected up-and-coming singer/songwriters. Inspiring stuff.
And now off to the pub in search of a much-needed Corona at dusk. I think it should definitely be late spring all year round.
you know, you can add cider in pimlico to that list soon
and yes belleville rendez-vous is fantastic
jessMay 9th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
I also love Belleville-Rendez-vous, I think I sang that catchy little number for several weeks afterwards (in fact it’s floating around in my head right now…). Don’t worry about the springtime blues - I think mine arrived in January in the shape of wintertime blues and they haven’t quite left yet, although the glorious weather is definitely helping!
SuperKathyMay 9th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Perhaps it’s a belated post-holiday blues? Music is definately a good comfort & hopefully the sunshine will be a good remedy too. Looking forward to seeing you soon x
Lucy TMay 10th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Oh yeah, May is great when the sun comes out
Possibly my favourite time of year. &corona! Great choice! x
pennyMay 11th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Good to have you back! This posting is best read in the voice of Charlie Higson in his role as the presenter of Jazz Club.
BenMay 11th, 2006 at 11:52 pm
come back and work at pharos u glum sounding sod.
rolandMay 23rd, 2006 at 9:05 pm