What you listening to at the moment?

Post by **wangi** » 05 Feb 2005, 21:12

Currently listening to the Killers (who I've actually seen live a few times, but just got round to buying an album) after buying it up town this afternoon along with Manu Chau (Clandestino) and 10cc (The Very Best Of) - the normal Kindness eclectic mix (oops, already used that phrase below)...

Caught "With Strings Attached" at the Usher Hall on Thursday:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/39360635
A real eclectic mix - the Blazin Fiddles were a great backing to all the other songs, and on their own - really added a lot of energy. Eddie Reader was a nutter, but what a voice and chat - her and Justin Currie had a good chemistry. Justin was probably the best performer, but his music doesn't really do it for me (well expect for a great Nothing Ever Happens at the end). Colin McIntyre added a good chunk of Rock to the mix and the fiddles really did add to his music. Oh, and the brass band really worked out too...

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 07 Feb 2005, 15:38

wangi wrote: Eddie Reader was a nutter

Currently trying to make up my mind about the new Trash Can Sinatras album - "Weightlifting". Quite like some of their other stuff.
Eddie Reader's brother, Francis, is a member. Another musical talent, not sure if he is also a nutter like his sister though.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Feb 2005, 20:25

Anyone catch 'Indie-Pendent Scotland' on Radio Scotland yesterday? It was the first of a two part programme tracing the roots of indie record labels in Scotland - Sensible, Fast, Zoom, Postcard, Creation etc - and the bands of that era. The first part featured interviews with people like Lennie Love, Bob Last, Bruce Findlay and Alan Horne and early records from bands such as the Rezillos, the Scars, the Skids, Josef K and Portobello's very own Valves.

Highly recommended. You can listen again until next Tues.

ali · Post by **ali** » 12 Feb 2005, 21:23

"the power of orange knickers" by Tori Amos

Heard this a couple of times on Ian Anderson's late night show on Radio scotland last week and it really is a tremendous song. I have never liked her at all before - far too affected and pretentious for my liking but this song has something and now I just can't get it out of my head. Don't know what its about but its a lovely song. Damien Rice sings on it too and I didn't rate him much either - he always looked as if he could do with a good hose down.

PS As I was typing this I had to ask ecm if "knickers had a "k" at the beginning. Nearly half a century on this planet and I don't believe i've ever had to write that word before - funny old world. I then proceeded to spell it "knockers".

Anybody know any good therapists??

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 12 Feb 2005, 21:36

Ali you need help.

.......with your keyboard skills...but don't be too concerned there's only one space between knickers and knockers

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 13 Feb 2005, 21:34

Thanks for the tip, Ali - I really like Tori so must listen to this. Although I liked her early stuff best...I never found it pretentious, just a bit weird. Not been too keen on more recent stuff though.
BB

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 13 Feb 2005, 21:38

mr magnolia wrote:Spent a happy half hour dancing with the magnoliettes this afternoon to the jigs and reels (or whatever they call them in america) from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Will the Circle be Unbroken.

Had a look for this today Mr M only to discover that there are 3 Vols all with that title

Which one were you strutting your funky stuff to?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 Feb 2005, 00:31

Physical Graffiti. Rumours and "True Love Waits" by Radiohead.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 17 Feb 2005, 22:29

Janis Ian, Society's Child. Amazing to think that she wrote songs like this aged 12-15.

DG · Post by DG » 18 Feb 2005, 13:30

The Chemical Brothers 'Push the Button' - great new CD

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 18 Feb 2005, 13:59

Marya wrote:
mr magnolia wrote:Spent a happy half hour dancing with the magnoliettes this afternoon to the jigs and reels (or whatever they call them in america) from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Will the Circle be Unbroken.

Had a look for this today Mr M only to discover that there are 3 Vols all with that title Which one were you strutting your funky stuff to?

hmm dunno. I've got it on a double CD. I think originally it was a triple or quadruple LP. There's about 20mins of jigs and reels at the start of CD 2 - I'll look up the track names and let you know.

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 18 Feb 2005, 14:07

just stuck on Keane and Franz Ferdinand.......

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 18 Feb 2005, 14:12

This is the one that I have: (edit: you'll just have to ignore catz's interruption above)
30th anniversary edition Dirt cheap at todays exchange rates, too!

I suddenly feel rather moved by the fact that I must have waited 30 yrs to buy it...

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 18 Feb 2005, 14:16

Thanks Mr M

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 18 Feb 2005, 14:18

Hmmmm! Mr M

mr magnolia · Post by **mr magnolia** » 18 Feb 2005, 14:25

I've just scrolled down the page I linked to above and realised that I might also be interested in buying a lice comb... Scary stuff this internet. (you'll have to ignore catz's interruption again, of course)

released in 1972! I heard it on Sounds of The Seventies when it first came out - can't remember if it was JP or Whispering Bob or possibly Annie Nightingale... But I deffo could NOT afford to buy it at the time!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 18 Feb 2005, 17:39

DG wrote:The Chemical Brothers 'Push the Button' - great new CD

Yes, I've been enjoying that one too, DG and the new Lemon Jelly.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 18 Feb 2005, 18:02

Upstairs' music

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 18 Feb 2005, 21:05

scissor sisters

flearoy · Post by **flearoy** » 20 Feb 2005, 22:19

scissor sisters are excellent they have been renowned as the new culture club i suppose they have the same appetie for radical clothing as boy george.

Today i downloaded a collection of 90's music -160 songs- it's brilliant takes me back to those years of growing up - i just wish i could of been of clubbing age back then.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:15

It's been a while since anyone posted here. What have you all been listening to of late that you can recommend (or otherwise)?

Ali and I are going to see Echo and the Bunnymen and the Fun loving Criminals at Newhailes (????) in August so I should dig out some their respective stuff and get in the mood soon.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:33

Newhailes, eh? El Presidente (Rtd) and I are off there in August to a Ratpack tribute concert. BYO picnic!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:38

Where and what is Newhailes?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:39

I think we're there the night before you then. Should be good as long as it stays dry.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:41

foxy wrote:Where and what is Newhailes?

http://www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/vis ... NavId=5115

Wangi took some nice pics up there a while back should be on his gallery somewhere still?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:43

Foxy - Newhailes is an old NTS-restored hoose with extensive grounds in Fisherrow on way to Newcraighall .

Just noticed that young ecm got there posting-wise before me!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:47

Thanks you two...looks great...and how handy is that, beats driving to the SECC

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:53

foxy wrote:Thanks you two...looks great...and how handy is that, beats driving to the SECC

Yeah, it'll be nice to be able to walk home after instead of last trains back from Glasgow, though we stayed over last time we were there for a gig.

Though not looking forward to chemical loos/visits behind bushes etc. I'm too old for that kind of stuff.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:56

flearoy wrote:scissor sisters are excellent they have been renowned as the new culture club i suppose they have the same appetie for radical clothing as boy george.

Clothing is not the only appetite they share with BG...!!! But what can you expect with a name like that.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:56

ECM said

Though not looking forward to chemical loos/visits behind bushes etc. I'm too old for that kind of stuff.

Aye, you are right, you can't wrap yourself round a portaloo like you did round a UG ladies pan Chritsmas 1978!!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 17 Jun 2005, 20:57

ecm wrote:
foxy wrote:Thanks you two...looks great...and how handy is that, beats driving to the SECC
Yeah, it'll be nice to be able to walk home after instead of last trains back from Glasgow, though we stayed over last time we were there for a gig.

Though not looking forward to chemical loos/visits behind bushes etc. I'm too old for that kind of stuff.

Tena ladies?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 21:05

foxy wrote: Tena ladies?

Reminds me of Billy Connolly's story 'bout the guy going to the disco with his incontinence pants on. He starts the evening off jigging about good style and by the end of the night can hardly lift a leg as his pants are weighed down about his knees.

I might try just not drink anything after midday.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 21:08

Poppy wrote:ECM said
Though not looking forward to chemical loos/visits behind bushes etc. I'm too old for that kind of stuff.
Aye, you are right, you can't wrap yourself round a portaloo like you did round a UG ladies pan Chritsmas 1978!!!

I so look forward to the day, which will come soon given how old you are, when your memory isn't so sharp.

It was my first office party and a rite of passage or something like that.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Jun 2005, 21:08

Ecm joked

I might try just not to drink anything after midday.

That'll be a first!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Jun 2005, 21:11

Poppy wrote:Ecm joked
I might try just not to drink anything after midday.

That'll be a first!

Yeah, but obviously I'll be doing copious amounts of drugs instead.

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

What you listening to at the moment?

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