Miss Jamaica is one of my favourite songs right now, but here's a little gem from a little later on in his career, the bit where he plays the coke bottles is classic:
Monday, 18 May 2009
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Thursday, 7 May 2009
No art in the future?
My friend Rory makes films under the name Crafthunter, I was followed a link to his youtube today and re-watched some his films for the first time in a while. One in particular, Tech Noir, gave me a complete revelation. I have a terrible grasp of my own thoughts and concepts which is often frustrating as though I now how I feel about something I never seem to do myself justice when trying to explain my ideas to others. I have been trying to analyse my thoughts about "the future", the age of technology and the relationship between society & technology and art & design and consumerism for a while now and watching Tech Noir was like a moment of clarity. My explorations had taken me from Pagans to Constructivism to futurism to Amish to hippies to modernism and all sorts of strange examinations and examples into how people choose to live their lives as well as explorations into how I live my life. Anyway after all that thinking I managed to reach a few solid conclusions and I now have plenty of ideas buzzing around my head in terms of art that I shall make now!
This is his film:
This is his film:
Friday, 17 April 2009
You cannot excape the alimighty bunghole
TRUE.
I remember watching this on mtv as a kid and not really getting it. I guess that's why the parts that stuck in my mind were the simple gags like the moronic voices and visual comedy. It was only when I was a little older that I could really understand the subtle humour behind what is seemingly very blatant dialog. Still, sometimes the simplest jokes are the funniest.
I remember watching this on mtv as a kid and not really getting it. I guess that's why the parts that stuck in my mind were the simple gags like the moronic voices and visual comedy. It was only when I was a little older that I could really understand the subtle humour behind what is seemingly very blatant dialog. Still, sometimes the simplest jokes are the funniest.
Disco Dining
ok ok I know so I have this new found obsession to disco music (blame ben and mario for rekindling my love of the stuff) and when I say obsession I mean it. I don't do things be half so I have invited all my fellow disco enthusiasts to my own private disco dinner:
"Did somebody say FONDUE? I can certainly promise you a "FUN-DO" if you will join me for my 70s themed dinner party on the ******* to celebrate my return. There will be 70s food, 70s music and 70s party games. Dress up is encouraged but not mandatory- attendance and participation however IS.
For those of you who haven't been to my house before then those who have can assure you that I am a pretty sweet-ass cook. I love a culinery challange- wether it's cooking for 30 people, making a traditional african mielee meal or trying to think up a range of accompaniments for a cheese and wine party. As always, the intention of the evening will be CIVIL (which inevitably means it will turn into a riot and get the neighbours angry).
Call me a bad host but I shall not be serving alcohol on the evening but you are welcome to bring your own as long as you don't try and persude me to drink it. The only rules are that you have to be nice to my parents (who are rad by the way- physchedelic love children in the 60s, stoner hippies in the 70s, yuppies in the 80s, intellectuals in the 90s and art collecters in the 00s) and that you respect my home and all the wierd ethnic shit and snazzy artwork that fills it.
My address is ********, off ********* opposite the ******* Pub which is half way between ********* and ********* Stations. You'll recognise it as it will have a ****** tree and a ******* Mini in the drive way. You'll probably want to ******** by the ******* because I may not be able to hear you at the **********.
Please RSVP so that I know how many people are coming and inform me if you have any allergies or aversions. I have two cats but can supply you with Piriton if you are allergic. Also I am a vegetarian but don't mind cooking meat for anyone who wants it- please let me know if you would like some meat (it'll probably be of the pig variety if there are any takers) with your meal. Also if anyone has any music or disco balls/lights that they wish to bring to the party then please bring them with you as I will be turning the entire downsairs floor into a 70s disco for the purpose of entertainment. Roller skates are also encouraged.
Let me know, this will be unmissable xxxxxx"
ok ok ok I know it's awesome but I already have seating issues so if you're a good friend of mine and you haven't recieved an invite then DONT WORRY, I still love you and I will invite you to dinner when I throw my next one which will be themed to your tastes. I will be having a 30s through to 50s party soon and also plan for a 60s-80 music of black origin party so YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND YOU WILL GET INVITED xxxxx
"Did somebody say FONDUE? I can certainly promise you a "FUN-DO" if you will join me for my 70s themed dinner party on the ******* to celebrate my return. There will be 70s food, 70s music and 70s party games. Dress up is encouraged but not mandatory- attendance and participation however IS.
For those of you who haven't been to my house before then those who have can assure you that I am a pretty sweet-ass cook. I love a culinery challange- wether it's cooking for 30 people, making a traditional african mielee meal or trying to think up a range of accompaniments for a cheese and wine party. As always, the intention of the evening will be CIVIL (which inevitably means it will turn into a riot and get the neighbours angry).
Call me a bad host but I shall not be serving alcohol on the evening but you are welcome to bring your own as long as you don't try and persude me to drink it. The only rules are that you have to be nice to my parents (who are rad by the way- physchedelic love children in the 60s, stoner hippies in the 70s, yuppies in the 80s, intellectuals in the 90s and art collecters in the 00s) and that you respect my home and all the wierd ethnic shit and snazzy artwork that fills it.
My address is ********, off ********* opposite the ******* Pub which is half way between ********* and ********* Stations. You'll recognise it as it will have a ****** tree and a ******* Mini in the drive way. You'll probably want to ******** by the ******* because I may not be able to hear you at the **********.
Please RSVP so that I know how many people are coming and inform me if you have any allergies or aversions. I have two cats but can supply you with Piriton if you are allergic. Also I am a vegetarian but don't mind cooking meat for anyone who wants it- please let me know if you would like some meat (it'll probably be of the pig variety if there are any takers) with your meal. Also if anyone has any music or disco balls/lights that they wish to bring to the party then please bring them with you as I will be turning the entire downsairs floor into a 70s disco for the purpose of entertainment. Roller skates are also encouraged.
Let me know, this will be unmissable xxxxxx"
ok ok ok I know it's awesome but I already have seating issues so if you're a good friend of mine and you haven't recieved an invite then DONT WORRY, I still love you and I will invite you to dinner when I throw my next one which will be themed to your tastes. I will be having a 30s through to 50s party soon and also plan for a 60s-80 music of black origin party so YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND YOU WILL GET INVITED xxxxx
I cried
This is possibly one of the most uplifting videos of reality t.v.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Just think, that could be me in 19 days time "I live with my cats pepper and pickle, I'm unemployed but still looking, I want to be a singer...."
maybe we're soul sisters?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Just think, that could be me in 19 days time "I live with my cats pepper and pickle, I'm unemployed but still looking, I want to be a singer...."
maybe we're soul sisters?
Thursday, 16 April 2009
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