Kevin May - Other Stuff

Most ironic typo of the year so far? Or the language associated...

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:46:46 +0100

Most ironic typo of the year so far?

Or the language associated with bad 1980’s haircuts…

NB: Pic is of the backdrop to an exhibition stand belonging to a relatively high profile translation service, snapped at a trade show in London this week.

This is indeed the end… RIP Ray Manzarek of The...

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:34:00 +0100

This is indeed the end… RIP Ray Manzarek of The Doors.

Clip is of The Doors’ song The End, used in the soundtrack for the beginning of Francis Ford Copolla’s Apocalypse Now.

On a day when everyone is trying to find an angle to write about...

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:04:40 +0100

On a day when everyone is trying to find an angle to write about Yahoo’s acquisition of Tumblr - here’s mine:

Still one of the weirdest, simplest yet funniest sites on Tumblr.

kimjongildroppingthebass:

droppin’ with martin gore from depeche mode

Jammin’ night.

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:05:42 +0100

Jammin’ night.

Top ten Depeche Mode songs of all time

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:00 +0100

Was feeling nostalgic…

1. Halo

The finest song the band has ever produced. Strings, beats, amazing vocal, and as for the lyrics…….

2. Nothing

One of many Mode tracks questioning the role of religion, but one of the first to have a guitar in a prominent role. Live version here from the 101 film.

3. World In My Eyes

The kick-off track from Mode’s best album (Violator), has grown over the years to become a firm favourite. In particular, the layers in the orchestral arrangement are excellent. Good clip from the 1993 tour here.

4. Blasphemous Rumours

Probably the first high profile track when listeners more used to the bouncy “Just Can’t Get Enough“-led Mode suddenly thought: “Oh, this has all gone a bit dark.”

5. Judas

The only track on this list featuring chief songwriter Martin Gore on lead vocal. The Uilleann pipes are wonderful and the overall arrangement probably one of Alan Wilder’s best compositions (after Halo).

6. Condemnation

A few things mark this track out - its simplicity, though mostly because of Dave Gahan’s vocal performance, which is brilliant anyway but it was recorded during his ongoing battle with drugs.

7. Fly On The Windscreen

Weird and gloomy lyrics, but a favourite for many fans as it is, after all, just a really good song - so much so that it became a fixture of the encore during the 1993 tour.

8. Never Let Me Down Again

This track on the Music for the Masses album was already good - but became a mainstay of tours thereafter because of the arm-waving antics of the audience. Still, the studio version remains the best.

9. Route 66

One of very few cover versions Depeche Mode has performed, let alone recorded. It made sense commercially at the time as the band was starting down the road to its eventual massive profile in the US. All that aside, it’s a really good track.

10. Policy Of Truth

Guilt, redemption, anger, love - pretty much the model for many of Depeche Mode’s tracks after, say, 1984. Third of the stand-out tracks from Violator (sorry, Enjoy The Silence fans) and another cited by later dance producers as an influence.

EXTRA:

A. Somebody

Never a particular fan of this ballad from 1983, but when it was used to mark a reunion of sorts at London’s Royal Albert Hall between the band and Alan Wilder, it became one of the most poignant moments in the history of the group. Was lucky enough to be there. The shaking of the camera when Wilder’s name was announced is hardly a surprise - the place went potty.

Mobile love. Computers through the ages. :( and :). NB: From...

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:30 +0100

Mobile love. Computers through the ages.

:( and :).

NB: From Private Eye (17 to 30 May).

Chittagong Chill… D&B style.

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:07:52 +0100

Chittagong Chill… D&B style.

Mind-blowing. Worth six minutes of anyone’s...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:48:00 +0100

Mind-blowing. Worth six minutes of anyone’s time.

I’m sure the same can be said for other “first world” countries, such as the UK.

The funky way to move around a house

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:53:00 +0100

NB: Thx Likes.com.

Easing into Monday madness… UPDATE: Slower version: Which...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:45:00 +0100

Easing into Monday madness…

UPDATE:

Slower version:

Which do you prefer?

Nothing quite says la-la-la-la better than this. NB:...

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:51:38 +0100

Nothing quite says la-la-la-la better than this.

NB: Thx RottenECards.

Boogie on down to Lego Star Wars

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:13:00 +0100

Click the image, toggle the volume button.

This video has been doing the rounds the again recently - and...

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:36:00 +0100

This video has been doing the rounds the again recently - and rightly so.

For those that have lived or worked in the UK capital for a large part of their lives, it’s fascinating to see how much has and, indeed, hasn’t changed.

Enjoy…

Just a blonde Republican sex kitten… Classic West Wing...

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:02:11 +0100

Just a blonde Republican sex kitten…

Classic West Wing moment.

Ruined in a Day.

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:39:06 +0100

Ruined in a Day.

Top drumming, ace scratching… The fabulous Trentmoller,...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:47:18 +0100

Top drumming, ace scratching…

The fabulous Trentmoller, performing a combo Evil Dub-Moan.

"Everywhere is within walking distance… if you have the time."

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:56:31 +0100

“Everywhere is within walking distance… if you have the time.”

- Steven Wright

Feelin’ Good, working in the garden on a public...

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:43:00 +0100

Feelin’ Good, working in the garden on a public holiday…

Social media - the reality… NB: Pic via SomeEcards.com

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:51:00 +0100

Social media - the reality…

NB: Pic via SomeEcards.com

Lovely. NB: Pic via Procrastination Wins.

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:46:19 +0100

Lovely.

NB: Pic via Procrastination Wins.