What are you listening to

[Feldon]

Long form interview with Sir Paul McCartney on ABC TV (Australia) last week.
Man, to think of the musicality of the times he's lived through.

In the interview he digs down deep and reflects on his beginnings with his band mates and the loss of two of them, and Linda and others; the creative process of song writing; and the inexplibable humanity of music and how different chord progressions can make us feel different things; and, of course, Ringo.

 

[sp0rk]

Seeing Ne Obliviscaris in Sydney next month, so they're on heavy rotation right now



Also pretty chuffed that Rivers of Nihil are touring with them

 

[Feldon]

When I heard this morning that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away a few days ago I was going to raise a beer to him this evening, but then I remembered that It’s Always 5 O’clock Somewhere.

I was never a ‘parrot head’ follower of the musical sub-culture he created called ‘Gulf and Western’ - tropical, boozy, breezy, summer party stuff that was easy to listen to if it popped up on the car radio. But credit to him, he not only survived decades in the fickle music world but did it with a smile on his face, maintained a 46 year long (second) marriage, and carved out his own laid-back musical niche. Made some smart business decisions along the way too while filling venues continually until shortly before he died.

Paul McCartney said of him:

It’s not quite five yet, but who cares. Might go mix up a jug of a margarita.

Rest in peace, Mr Buffett.

 

[wide eyed and legless]

Local band makes good.

 

[Feldon]

^ Warrandyte lads! Excellent stuff.