Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2017

Enjoying some Family time

"Look. don't provoke Trump and his circle, else they will invoke the Insurrection Act." Trump and his circle want to invoke the Insurrection Act anyway, one way or another. Just a question of how and when. Appeasing them ain't going to work.

Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2017

This

First full track released from the forthcoming Soft Machine album, Thirteen. youtu.be/NhLtS7jvsJ4?...

Into the evening shift with the strange and sometimes beautiful sounds from Vault Of Blossomed Ropes. You can find out more here: vaultofblossomedropes.bandcamp.com/album/etidor...

I thought I'd give Soused another go. I wasn't convinced the first time around in 2014. After the previous and brilliant SW releases, it seemed a bit ordinary - even when played at the recommended ear-bleeding volume.

Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2020

After a day spent time travelling between 1970 and 1971, I'm now in the office accompanied by the gently spacious sounds of Maceij Obara's quartet from 2019.

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Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2017

There are some days when I think that Save Me from this album is the best sound in the universe. Today is one of those days.

The Black Hawk Nightclub, San Francisco Leigh Wiener, 1961

*in the voice of Jake Thackray introducing one of his songs* "This is a very good episode of Backlisted all about Jake Thackray, and if you like things that are very good, perhaps you will enjoy it. See what you think." @backlisted.bsky.social www.backlisted.fm/episodes/255...

Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2017

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It's getting dark... I love her earlier albums and acknowledge their place in the pantheon, etc. However, this is the one that truly, madly, deeply speaks to me the most.

Sorry, I can’t talk now. I have an appointment with bliss. Speak later.

"Here we come, walkin' down the street Get the funniest looks from everyone we meet." I like to imagine an alternative universe where a TV sitcom about three free-jazz improvisers and their hilarious adventures in early-70s London not only gets made but is a massive hit with the kids.

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Remembered Sky Ferrybridge 2013

We celebrated Rory's 14th birthday today, with Debra making vast quantities of curry at Rory's request. I can't quite get my head around her being 14. How does this happen?

It's cold outside, and I'm reminded of a song by Paintbox that I fell in love with eighteen winters ago. . . youtu.be/w23njjfbbDQ?...

Listening to the final album from the mighty Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere. From their first release in 2012 through to this latest, they've been one of the very best bands to rummage through the hinterlands of jazz, prog, & much else besides in the UK. discusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/theta-...

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Remembered Sky Northumberland 2026

Remembered Sky Northumberland 2026

The Bug is overjoyed that Debra is knitting a scarf instead of refilling the food bowl

Marion Brown Afternoon Of A Georgia Faun ECM 1004 Elusive, scurrying figures reveal flashes of bright, exotic colours in an exotic forest of sound. As much about listening as playing, it's reminiscent in its feel to Wayne Shorter’s Moto Grosso Feio, also recorded in August 1970. #ECMFirst100 #ECM

It's been cloudy and grey most of today. Just before dusk, this happened: #ArrocharAlps

Remembered Sky Holy Island 2025

Currently vibing up the office with this gem released last year. It was a real honour to write the essay for this box set made all the more special given that it was a such a formative album for me as a teenager.

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Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2019

I was today years old when I noticed the old man on the cover of Soft Machine's Bundles bears a close resemblance to Karl Jenkins as he is today. And if that's not an example of life imitating art, then I don't know what is.

I've enjoyed revisiting this set over the last couple of days

The Bug is snug

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Paul Bley Paul Bley with Gary Peacock ECM 1003 Two NY sessions from 64 & 68, co-opted by Eicher as a public service. Tightrope-walking Bley drops into the silence between the bass and drums as he runs away with a melody. Annette Peacock’s tender ballad, Gary, is a timeless gift. #ECMFirst100 #ECM

Remembered Sky Whitley Bay 2020

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Music for a cold day that's slowly going dark.

Just off the blower with the lovely Bill Nelson about the importance of the journey

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The Bug wants to go out but won’t because of the snow. For last hour he’s been bending my ear about how I should be getting a spade and clearing it all away. Frankly, I’m tired of his constant bitching.

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Quatermass and the Pit - Imps and Demons (5th January 1959). "It's all right, they're dead. They've been dead for a long time".

What a glorious sound - playing this one LOUD after chatting to Dave Sturt on the blower an hour ago. The title track is the fucking business. Boy, does this one get me up and gyrating (not pictured).