Senses working overtime #212

1 It's all about purpose.

2 House warming

We have finally moved into our house over the weekend - hence why this week's edition is late. Sharp intake of breath!

My staff at school gave me this really cool house warming gift. It's beside me as I type - a Meyer Lemon tree and it smells divine!!

3 The mode of transport used this week was interesting.

We're talking a small truck. It was adequate for the moving house job but a real bone rattler. And the Bluetooth didn't work. So I had to rely on radio. Yeech. I fit bits of about 5 different radio station demographics.

Anyway. This came on and I turned it up LOUD and put up with the static as the truck bounced and heaved its way.




4 Failure
Loved this image from some clever person.  

5 Samantha and Asher

Big part of the weekend was calling in on Asher as we picked up gear from Jade and William. Lo and behold - Aunt Samantha is in town! And, yes, Asher is gazing adoringly at his grandad!

Overtime: Great text from Jade today
"Asher was a terror last night. Then this morning has the audacity to yawn. What. A. Jerk."

Senses working overtime #211

1 Cool Uncle George

Great image of the cool fab with his sister Louise in America, 1963. Rest of the story is here in The Immortal Jukebox.  

2 Bill Murray

...is appearing in The Dead Don't Die, Jim Jarmusch's zombie film. Reason enough to see it!

3 The curse of genius

Photo by Mike Fox on Unsplash

Really was absorbed by this article looking at how genius happens.

4 Lazarus - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree
Speaking of genius - played this non-stop in the car this week.




5 The Lyrics
Interesting discussion about what the song means. I'm still trying to work out my own version.

Overtime: Warren Ellis
I love this sign off to his recent newsletter. I always wonder if it's a gee up for him and/or a message to us - his faithful hangers on to his every word.

Whatever.

I love it!

You are not bad or stupid or wrong, and you get to walk away from any idiot who insists otherwise. You are your own damn person and you get to run your own damn life. You're good. Hold on tight. See you next week. 

Senses working overtime #209

1 Baby, you're a star (Prince)
That 'you' would be music in general: I can't live without music as this selection shows.

I'm not sure if I like this new storage trend for vinyl, replicating the shopping experience. Maybe. Maybe.

2 Yesterday
I saw the shorts of this movie recently and made a mental note to catch it if I can.




3 Here today

This Netflix Joko doco travels some familiar ground (regardless of what this piece would have you believe) but it's still a must see!

4 Good work if you can get it

The world's richest musicians. Where do you think Macca featured on that list? Check your answer here.

5 Waterloo Sunset
The Kinks masterpiece goes under the Thom Hickey microscope on his great blog - The Immortal Jukebox.

Overtime: Hall and Oates

Been spending a lot of time in the Purdmobile this week (my new work car has been christened 'Sid'). Radio Wozza threw up a few Hall and Oates classics along the way and this one had me bopping and pounding the wheel like a maniac, maniac. A perfect road trip song:

Senses working overtime 208

1 Baby, you're a star (Prince)

This little bundle of joy has dominated the week - instantly making me the happiest new grandad on the planet.

My favourite response to the news on my Facebook page was from Karen Boyes and her 'Squeeeeeeee'.

2 Drive, he sd (Robert Creeley)
Been racking up the miles between Waipukurau/ Hastings/ Palmerston North and listening to Radio Wozza.

The Miracle Of Life by Yes (from the much maligned but I like it Union album) summed up things pretty well.




3 Beach Boys FAQ

Been reading this along with Eat Pray Love this week - as I'm back at work, predictably - the reading has slowed down. I'm a keen BB fan - in this order of BBs: Carl, Dennis, Brian, Al, Bruce, Blondie, Ricky, David...and a distant last - Mike Love.

The book is an honest appraisal and has some interesting asides. I can recommend this edition of the FAQ series.

4 Good Vibrations
My restaurant rule is: I'll always order a sticky toffee pudding if it's on the menu.

My Beach Boys rule is: I'll always (always) listen to this song if it pops up on any format (Radio Wozza, compilation, radio...anywhere).

It has the best things about them: Carl Wilson, harmonies, Brian Wilson's musical genius.

And (this video is a good example), the worst thing about them: the embarrassing Mike Love



5 Surf's Up
I also revisited this 1966 clip of Brian singing Surf's up. This song will take me a lifetime to untangle and I don't think I'll ever fully explore it. 

Here it is with Carl's album version for comparison.






Overtime: Sage advice to end from Seth Godin

Don’t try to create and analyze at the same time

John Cage pointed out they’re different processes. Doing one will interfere with the other.

What will you create today? You can analyze it tomorrow.

Senses working overtime #207

1 Yikes

Look at the way this guy is holding this precious record!! Wrong Wrong Wrong!!!!

The rest of it is pretty accurate though.

2 The Girls

I've just finished this novel which contains characters who replicate the Manson Family and events that happened in 1969 (that's when the novel is set as well).

Having read Helter Skelter years ago and been old enough to remember the court case, I have a grim fascination with the story.

Co-incidentally, while in a doctor's surgery waiting for my wife, I read an article in one of those dreadful women's magazines, about the remaining members who are still getting refused parole.

3 Eat Pray Love

Just started reading this book and...it's really good. Like millions before me, I like the too sensitive, high maintenance, erudite Elizabeth!

4 Disco era's 12 inch singles



5 Avengers: Endgame

Looking forward to this one, it's getting good re-release reviews, even though the 3 hour running time is daunting!

Overtime: Stephen Fry's Brexit videos

Senses working overtime #206

1 Meet Ziggy Stardust

Senses have been earthy ones this week with visits to my wife's new horse (a surprise conjured up by her close friend): an Appaloosa

2 Chchchchchchanges

We changed his name to be more fittingly glam, to a Bowie inspired Ziggy Stardust, Ziggy for short.

The resemblance is uncanny! Especially the eyes.

3 Just For The Record

Was reacquainted with a great record store in Napier this week. In the intervening 3 years they have moved locations to be more central. Still got a great selection of new and second hand records and HiFi gear.

4 Ricky Nelson

Been living out of suitcases and traveling between Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Waipukarau this week. The Purdmobile's 6 CD stacker and the ipod have been my only sources of music, with Ricky a major contributor: love his laid back warm blanket of a voice!




5 Jumanji - Welcome To The Jungle

We watched this with Jade and William. What's not to like with Jack Black and the smoldering Rock in peak form and Axl's finest moment (coming with the end credits).



Overtime: Lonesome Town (Yes - more Ricky)

Senses working overtime #205

1 Carly

A Carly-a-thon this week as she has dominated my senses since I started to read her book (see number 2).

2 boys in the trees

Previously, I've enjoyed Carly Simon's music and blog, and now I'm nearing the end of her autobiography. She's brutally honest with herself - a biography would have been much kinder on her.

3 The Simon sisters

Lucy, Carly and Joey

The book starts with her home life with her sisters and parents. This is a great picture , taken by their father - Richard, of the three sisters (a brother also came along after Carly).

4 Anticipation


 
5 Carly and James 



Overtime: You're So Vain (the biggie)

According to Carly, not about anyone in particular but the speculation goes on. My bet would be on Warren Beatty.