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Category Archives: Music
Let’s have another World War!
Sometimes, it feels like 1910 all over again. Then, a confident Germany was the up-and-coming industrial power house, fearing an even more up-and-coming Russia, with the UK and France desperately holding on to their colonial empires. Now, a confident China … Continue reading
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65,000 people in Hyde Park casually create one of the great Bohemian Rhapsody performances
Just had to put this up here, because it’s wonderful: These people were waiting for a Green Day concert when Bohemian Rhapsody started playing over the speakers …
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Colin Hay
I’m a big fan of Colin Hay, whom I saw on stage for the first time about three years ago. Hilariously funny and great songs. I particularly like “It’s a beautiful world”. The video above is a good clip showing how … Continue reading
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Our ABC: some great Radio National listening
I drove for the best part of 11 hours over the last few days giving a Do Lecture (would you believe?) which was fun. In any event I listened to some seriously great radio. Inside the drug court I was riveted by three … Continue reading
ANAM Quartetthouse: go if you can
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) lives in the suburb next to mine and is a Good Thing. It’s housed in one of the umpteen magnificent town halls of Melbourne, in this case South Melbourne Town Hall and a … Continue reading