Today was a really lazy Sunday. Besides my daily swim I haven’t done very much. Did some DJ practising, sorted some record and added them to Discogs, but that’s it. We spent most of the afternoon and evening watching TV. A couple of days ago I mentioned in my Ben Affleck list that we had …
We had quite a number of special days of the year today. World Honey Bee Day, National Potato Day, National Aviaton Day and a few others. The only one that actually I found interesting was World Photography Day. But then I want to share some great pictures I made myself, which meaned I have to …
When I was around 16 years old or so, housemusic and DJ culture were rising up. A music and movement I definately appreciated. So I got myself a mixer and a Soundlab DJ turntable and placed them next to the record player I already had. But I never really learned how to play record. It …
Earlier this year I did a Top 10 of my favorite Barrys. On the number one spot of that list was Barry Hay, singer & guitar player of legendary Dutch rock band The Golden Earring. What can I say about this man, that has not been said or mentioned before? I guess totally nothing, but …
This week Radio 10 is broadcasting the 80s Top 1500. Feels a bit like again. I could be wrong, but in my opinion they did it earlier this year. But who is complaining? Not me. There are a lot of great songs on the radio again. Blogging wise there are not many years of the …
Has it ever happened to you? You hear a great song somewhere, and out of the blue someone says I’ve got that on vinyl. Pretty annoying, or not? Sorry, I am one of those people. My record collection is not that big, but I am pretty proud of it. Especially for my Orb collection I …
From one legendary British rock band to another. Yesterday I shared my favorite songs by Queen. Today I found out that it is Duran Duran appreciation day. I have to admit it is the first time I found out about an appreciation day for a band. But I also admit these guys well deserved it. …
Do you remember what you did on August 9th 1986? 37 odd years ago? I don’t. But I assume 120.000 people in Knebworth did. It was the last concert of their Magic Tour, their biggest tour ever. And unfortunately it was also the last show with Freddie Mercury. Although no one knew that at the …
808 Day, observed on August 8th (8/08), is a day for musicians, producers, and fans to celebrate the impact and legacy of the TR-808 drum machine. It’s a time when people share their music, performances, and appreciation for the unique sounds and rhythms that the TR-808 can produce. The Roland TR-808 drum machine, which is …
Wel well well, time is flying again. I am still busy doing laundry and cleaning after our stay in France. Bought some groceries etc, and the day is almost passed. But I’m forgetting one thing. During the last couple of weeks in France, I went for a swim each morning as soon as I was …