David Last

Posted on November 13, 2005 by Martin

In a previous post, I mentioned the excellent podcast from Resonance FM: Rhythm Incursions. The second Rhythm Incursions podcast was a session by David Last. According to the podcast description:

“Fusing dancehall-style rhythms with almost a minimal house kinda vibe, he weaves together a sonic collage that draws you in and hypnotises you from the get-go. Don’t be mistaken: this is post-club music at its finest – the kind of thing you put on when its 3am, you’re tired as hell and wanting to wind down after a night out on the tiles.”

Here’s my favourite bit from the podcast:

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Satellite TV versus Ball games

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Martin

Satellite TV vs Ball games

I’ve wanted to take this picture for a long time. I could hardly believe it when this appeared on the only wall kids could use to play ball against. One day, a Sky Digital guy arrived to install the dish and the sign. Having hundreds of shit channels and being fed advertising all day long is obviously more important than allowing your kids to play out.

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Leeds city centre pictures

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Martin

Went for a walk in the town centre this afternoon. My reason for being in town was that I needed a belt. As usual I felt a little lost in the midst of the city crowd. Unexpectedly, I found a belt. I also took a few pictures. I’m quite happy with the Staple Abuse one.

City pictures (7 photos)

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Worn

Posted on November 11, 2005 by Martin

Worn

This is a photo I took ages ago on one of my “litter” outings. This is my contribution to the “worn” Photo Friday challenge.

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Barry Adamson is good, I am stupid

Posted on November 8, 2005 by Martin

I just did something really stupid. Actually, no!! It wasn’t me, it was bad software design. I use this little programme to cut samples out of my mp3 files. It’s called mp3trim and it’s very basic. You choose where the sample starts and where it ends and you click Save! (more exclamation mark abuse, the Internet / computer world is littered with exclamation marks).

mp3trim screenshot

So, I was cutting a sample from the very excellent Walk the Last Mile by Barry Adamson so I could post it on this blog and I clicked Save! without thinking. You guessed it, I really should’ve clicked Save As. Maybe that’s why they added the exclamation mark. Well, it wasn’t enough to deter me. Thinking about it, it probably encouraged me. Now, I need to rip the CD again (I do own the CD by the way).

Anyway, here’s the sample: Barry Adamson‘s excellent voice on the intro of Walk the Last Mile:

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