Monthly Archives: September 2010

On the way back home today

Posted on 30/09/2010 by

For the second day in a row, my shift was canceled, so I spent minimal time at work, and longer walking along the canal. Took some pictures but unfortunately only had my iPhone, not my camera, so the quality is … Continue reading →

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Jaymay – 1 & !

Posted on 30/09/2010 by

New York singer-songwriter Jaymay returns for her first release since 2008′s Autumn Fallin’ LP in an odd fashion. 1 & ! is an iTunes exclusive collection of 3 songs, each less than 1 minute long. She has also recently released … Continue reading →

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Persona 3 Coin Lockers

Posted on 30/09/2010 by

One thing I find intensely Japanese is their coin lockers. Maybe its just because I knew about them from another PlayStation 2 game series (Yakuza/Ryu Ga Gotaku). Coin lockers are everywhere in Japan and are really convenient for leaving things … Continue reading →

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Hey,

Posted on 29/09/2010 by

Hey, May the best of your todays, Be the worst of your tomorr’s Jay-Z, Young Forever At the end of his 11th number one album, Jay gives us a cover. All soft synths and wistful melody lines. And then Jay … Continue reading →

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Sepia vs. Colour?

Posted on 28/09/2010 by

Playing around with the sepia setting on my camera. Full colour below… Model is Shana by Max Factory. Background is Noise Floor by Bright Eyes.

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At Formby

Posted on 28/09/2010 by

Formby is best known for its beach. On the way, I found this.

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By the roundabout

Posted on 27/09/2010 by

By the roundabout in Warrington. Cheers me up every time I walk past it.

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P Jørgensen, Brave Timbers, Seasons (pre-din) at Nexus Art Cafe, Manchester, 24/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by

It wasn’t a good sign when I walked into the venue at half past eight to find myself the only guest. The promoters also seemed embarrassed, and admitted even the acts weren’t currently in the venue. So I waited for … Continue reading →

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Joanna Newsom, Roy Harper at Palace Theatre, Manchester, 18/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by

I wasn’t sure whether or not I would enjoy this show – I’d really enjoyed Joanna Newsom’s first album (The Milk Eyed Mender), but didn’t enjoy her second (Ys) as much since I preferred the more simple arrangements and shorter … Continue reading →

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Ólöf Arnalds, Stealing Sheep at Dulcimer, Chorlton, Manchester, 16/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by

I first stumbled across the music of Ólöf Arnalds some years ago whilst visiting the excellent 12 Tónar record shop on my visit to Iceland. I went through their local music section and picked out some CDs with nice covers, … Continue reading →

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The Swing Bridge at Morning

Posted on 22/09/2010 by

Sunrise, as seen one morning last month, on the way to an early start at work.

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and all manner of thing shall be well

Posted on 22/09/2010 by

All shall be well And all shall be well And all manner of thing shall be well Mother Julian of Norwich Every few months I think about starting a blog. So now I figure it is a good time to … Continue reading →

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