Videos

Duke Ellington Orchestra – Harlem Nocturne

Teaching myself to play this on the piano, but maybe I should try it on the alto sax. Bit beyond my abilities at the moment, but I can aim for the stars… Piano first, I think.

 

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The Divine Comedy – Sweden

Ingmar Bergman
Henrik Ibsen
Karin Larsson
Nina Persson

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Bonus Earworm: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings – I’m Not Gonna Cry

Soul music makes everything better. And as a friend said last week, the Westminster establishment’s treatment of Scotland and ordinary people all over the UK is very much like an abusive relationship, so…

I’m not gonna cry.

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Donna Summer – State Of Independence

This state of independence shall be, this state of independence shall be, this state of independence shall be.

 

Scheduling this post the night before the votes on our momentous decision are counted. With optimism.

 

 

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björk – Declare Independence

Start your own currency. Make your own flag.

Raise your flag!

 

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Ivor Cutler and Linda Hirst – Women of the World

On the most significant political week of my life, I find my earworms are becoming tinged with politics too.

 

Men have had their shot and look at where we’ve got.

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Sparks – Pineapple

I may be a tad obsessed.

 

Pineapple fulfils every need.

 

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