Category Archives: Sound

Trip Report: Electric Picnic

Posted on 2009 09 8 by fhwrdh

We packed up the rental car (the Micra being no match for all the gear) and headed to Stradbally last Friday. After 2 hours in traffic, all in the last 15 km, and what seemed like another 5 trudging (and … Continue reading →

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Beta Music for a Beta World

Posted on 2007 06 24 by fhwrdh

Nice article and slideshow on Sun Ra at Design Observer.

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VU Update

Posted on 2006 12 18 by fhwrdh

Update on the Velvet Underground acetate – the bidding went up to $155k before the auction closed, but the winner claims a friend hacked his eBay account and he wasn’t settling up. So the collector in Oakland has relisted and … Continue reading →

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Something To Spend Your Poker Winnings On

Posted on 2006 12 4 by fhwrdh

The Velvet Underground is an important band for me. Bloggsy points out that the ebay auction for the ultra-rare (as in one copy) VU acetate from 1966 is now up over $110k. In 2002, the record was purchased at a … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace

Posted on 2006 03 7 by fhwrdh

Very sad news that Ali Farka Toure has died.

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Rodeohead

Posted on 2004 06 29 by fhwrdh

If you enjoy the Radiohead, as I do, you might also enjoy the Rodeohead, as I did. (via Bifurcated Rivets)

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