I was wondering where I'd heard all this before when I was in an orchestra. Now Bill has made it plain for all to hear. Thank you good sir. Enjoy.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Cockney Music the Basis For Quality Classical Music
Harry Hill Burger Barry hahaha
This is funny. Take a concept, take it to hilarious ends. He's good at his job. Enjoy.
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Horny Harry Hill
This is the best rendition of our glorious national anthem you are ever likely to hear in your life ... kinda. Enjoy.
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Harry Hill- Dogs
This guy gives a good reason for why I don't have a dog. He's spot on when it comes to those beasts. Enjoy.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Lookin' For Another Pure Love - String Trio
Not an easy song to cover, but another good go by these French fiddlers. I love this version. Enjoy.
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That Girl - String Trio
Brave cover version of the track - refreshing new direction for a song that I enjoy immensely. Enjoy
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Bird Of Beauty - String Trio
Even I had seriously underestimated this track on the album. It's a fair song in its own right, but for me was crowded out by better songs on the album. That's why covers like this are so sweet to remind you of what a cool song it is after all. Don't just take my word for it, check it for yourself. Enjoy.
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As If You Read My Mind - String Trio
Ahhhh hello there and welcome to a Sunday morning in the company of Chris Dryden just sorting through some stuff whilst listening/watching some quality stuff! And speaking of that here's a great example of it. Dunno who these fellas are, I guess they're french by the notes written on them. Either way they have done me the enormous favour of putting out a line on Stevie Wonder stuff as a string trio - and that's cool, so prepare to listen/watch a line of covers they've done of some Stevie stuff, and I'm cool with that!
As If is one of my favourite Stevie tracks and they've done a great job covering it. Enjoy.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Bill Bailey - Mastermind
Bill Bailey. Funny guy. Funny bit. Absolutely wrong with what to do with the Mastermind theme tune. Absolutely wrong. Keep the fear element in I say - good for the stomach! Enjoy.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Self Righteous - Davidson Out Of The Closet
Obviously a good measure to clean up the television from Davidson. Enjoy.
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Self-Righteous Brothers - Parker Bowles
Wonderful antidote to any suggestive moves to be made by the Duchess. Enjoy
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Self-Righteous Brothers - Mindless Acts of Violence from Celebrities
It would be a risk for the nation alright. Quality laughs. Enjoy.
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Self Righteous Brothers - Armstrong
We are fair people. He's made a giant leap for mankind surely he should be able to make a few steps up the stairs ... quality. Enjoy.
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Harry Enfield - Self Righteous Brothers - Jackson
Of course he meant on separate occasions. Enjoy
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Self Righteous Brothers - Julio Iglesias
Martin Samuel is a writer for The Times but has not lost touch with his roots. Whilst reading an article where he responds to the input by people about the Ashley Cole booing issue at the England-Kazahkstan match he referred me to this video. Which was nice. Enjoy.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Brazil Football
They may not be as good as they were or as glittering as the teams of 1982 and 1970 but there's still something so attractive about considering Brazil football. Enjoy.
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Footballs Worst Tackles
Funnily enough I didn't let Deborah catch this. She's already into playing football, I want her to appreciate decent footwork with the ball rather than someone's ankles, or head. Endure.
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Bugs and Puma
I did enjoy sharing this with Deborah! It's all about having the smarts that's why young Bugs is such a great mentor! Enjoy.
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Daffy Duck - To Duck or Not to Duck
This is funny stuff. Good to show Deborah about some of the ways of life … errr … kinda. Enjoy.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
A Study In Sherlock Holmes/Jeremy Brett( BBC Show Excerpt)
I find the story of Sherlock Holmes vastly fascinating. The portrayal of the detective by Jeremy Brett is arguably the definitive one and there is much tragedy about the link between him the character he played. Enjoy.
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Airplane! -- the wrong week to quit
Sometimes it just feels like you just picked the wrong week ... Enjoy.
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Airplane -Roger-Victor-Over
It's scripting like this that made the film so funny in my humble opinion. Enjoy.
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Airplane II: The Sequel - Black Witness Scene
I never watched Airplane II and I'm sure it was nowhere near as good as the original. It was still good to check this little scene out! Enjoy.
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Black History Month Made Easy Thanks To Airplane!
Some people wonder what one earth do I talk about when I'm at home. This beautifully summarises the lingo that takes place in the comfort of my own home and is a great insight into real black culture. Ya dig? Enjoy y'all.
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airplane! (1980) trailer
One of the funniest movies I've ever watched. The trailer only hints at the hilarity that ensues. Enjoy.
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Green Lantern History
I am more and more convinced that people love a good story. I’m also convinced that’s why people are taken into bad stuff because people are attracted to a compelling story where they are the centre of it where some perceived injustice is resolved even if it is at an imbalance with the truth.
Anyway, I’m also convinced that a good story is why people love movies, soap operas and comics. I love two of those three because I love a good story. As well as that I’m also fascinated with some of the issues behind a good story – good and evil, might and intelligence, power and peace, etc.
One of the underrated comic book stories is Green Lantern and this hombre Parker Morris does a great job in giving a history of the character – in itself it makes for a fascinating story. Enjoy.
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George Clooney Winning the Oscar
George Clooney is a fascinating celebrity. He is well established in Hollywood. He does have a charm about him that resembles some of the classic older actors. All the best to him. Enjoy.
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Rolf Harris - Cartoon Time - 1980s
Rolf is one of those characters who could go from BBC to ITV and not suffer too much. This is a good example of a show he did on the Beeb that I enjoyed watching and they had the good sense not to let him loose in a studio to do the theme tune for his show. Enjoy.
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Hartbeat - My Tribute
So I read this message about Tony Hart and how he can’t do his art anymore – check me facebook page for more – and I came across this which was my introduction both to Mr Hart (really cool and convenient surname that). I post this then in tribute to a great influence in my appreciation of art, even if it did no good in making me an artist. The only drawings I do to this day are curtains. In any case when you get the chance check his web-site out and send him an email. I’m sure he’d be grateful to hear from you. Enjoy.
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Rentaghost
Children’s programmes back in the day, man. Forget Charmed – this was the original spook televisual delight. What on earth were my parents thinking of when they let me watch this kind of programme? There it is, tough – check the eerie laughter at the end. As years went by it went even more eerie I’m sure. Enjoy?
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my childhood cartoon intros - Mr Benn
Now here’s a blast from the past likewise. I’ve got a top bloke as a friend called Dermot who plays bass. He would slip in bits of popular music into riffs that him and his crew would do. I defy him and his top people like Nathaniel to slip this tune into their repertoire. That would be ace! Enjoy.
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Chockablock intro!!! 80s classic tv - high quality!
Oh my days – this was school lunch time at its best. I’d nip off home for some corned beef sandwiches from my mum. Then whilst I was eating it I’d have the chance to watch this programme. Although I didn’t know they had a Chock-a-girl. I’m sure that was a stand-in. Maybe the chock-a-bloke was on holiday or had a hangover. Either way, it’s here for the theme tune, not the casting aberration. Enjoy.
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Harlem Globetrotters - Intro
So I remember a lot of cartoons merely by their theme tune. This is a classic example. I’m sure the show itself was mediocre, but the theme tune captured enough of the ‘groove’ of the era to keep my interest. Enjoy.
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Heathcliff and Marmaduke Opening Theme
Ahhhhhh yeah, this is where I’m coming from man – this is business at it’s best. I loved this theme tune. The programme wasn’t bad either, but the theme tune was so memorable! Enjoy.
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Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo intro
This is the theme tune. I’m more interested in the introduction of Scrappy to the whole affair. This is what it’s all about. My wife reminds me of Scrappy. In good ways. Honest. Enjoy.
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Scooby Doo 1969 Theme Song
Now to be fair I wasn’t really into Scooby until Scrappy came on the scene, but it’s still worth having the poppa before the son. Enjoy.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
Family Ties Theme
Absolutely fantastic. I almost cried when I heard this again, it is without doubt one of the greatest pieces of songwriting wasted on a television programme - I mean where is Melanie Baxter Birney now? Who was she before? How was she ever a bigger deal than Michael J Fox?
Still, fantastic, gripping, emotional rollercoaster as we wonder what would we ever do without love? Enjoy.
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Family Ties - Theme Song (Scaryokie style)
I'll put the original on in a minute, but this version is equally commendable on one of the greatest TV theme songs in the history of television if not songwriting itself! What a glorious tribute. Enjoy
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
Steve Martin - Paul Simon Tribute - Kennedy Center Honors
Because of the movies and writing and stuff I don't really appreciate Steve Martin's gift as a genuinely funny guy.
This has helped me out heaps. Thanks Steve, you are funny after all. Enjoy.
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