We were lucky enough to go and see Glen Hansard and his awesome band this weekend in Belfast. An incredible talent who takes songwriting and performing to a whole new level. His songs genuinely have the power to make you laugh and cry…. with so many of the lyrics taking on a really personal dimension as you listen.
During the gig, my wife and I, started to think about different groups of friends who are having an incredibly tough time at the minute. This song is for them…
After a month long sabbatical to Australia (somebody has to do it), i’m back with a new Tuesday Track.
So what better place to choose for inspiration than Perth, Western Australia?. There was a long time when Perth was seen as a bit of a cultural wasteland, but things are getting a lot better. Here’s some proof from Tame Impala:
Com Truise is the alter ego of Katie Holmes (i think so anyway). Her new album is great… it’s the first electronic album i’ve listened to in its entirety in a while.
On Saturday night somone told me “I really like your blog, but that Tuesday Track thing is shite… I hate it. It’s totally shite.” (you know who you are and i value your constructive feedback).
But i know there are scores of readers who are just hanging in there for the latest Tuesday Track. Today it’s Wednesday… i bet you were all distraught yesterday to see there was no update?
Anyway, the best stuff at the Olympics is always in the velodrome. This track was written by the Chems for the velodrome. It’s cleverly titled “Velodrome”. Kraftwerk and Daft Punk all over it…
My highlight of the batshit crazy Olympics Opening Ceremony was hearing a David Holmes track played almost entirely. It was great considering so many other tracks had been chopped up and played in snippets.
Even better to hear some proper Northern Irish talent recognised (we have so much of it). If you haven’t listed to his album The Holy Pictures, then do yourself a favour and grab a copy.
A very 70s feel to this track, especially towards the end when it really goes for it. Reminds me of something my dad might have listened to in his T-Rex era.
The video also reminds me of the days with my Atari ST computer, playing Speedball.
Justice – New Lands
Easily my most listened to band of the past year. Was absolutely gutted not to have seen them recently as they played TWO gigs in Ireland. I will live to regret it.
Someone on twitter recently described this track as “very Breakfast Club”, which is a perfect description.
I realise there was a long gap between week 22 and 23. Mostly because i seemed to be just uploading Tuesday Tracks. So now that i’ve sandwiched an actual blog post, i thought we’d start the ball rolling again.
The Invisible – Wings. Reminds me a little bit of Foals…
Catchy, infectious… and feelgood.
If you have time, you should check out this extended version where he teaches a young kid how to make a dance track. Kid got some serious moves…
A Wednesday edition of the Tuesday track.
This weekend we’re going to Dublin for a proper night out… like with drinks and a gig and a night club! We’re going to see SBTRKT, who produced one of my favourite albums of 2011. Here is ”Hold On”…
