The Thursday Album: Perfect Blues

25 Jan 201811 Jan 2018 oddspecs

The Past Perfect Channel expertly remasters music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s. French Music, Retro Music, Saxophone Music, Italian Music, Jazz Music, Swing Band Music, Morning Music, Piano and Guitar Music, Music while Cooking, Christmas Music, Background Music, Holiday Music, Big Bands, Dance Bands, Love Songs, Tea Dances, Vintage Parties, Murder Mystery Events, Ballroom Dancing, War Re-enactment Events, Nostalgic Songs. Master Rights Copyright: Past Perfect Limited Continue reading The Thursday Album: Perfect Blues

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IX Tab – Scary Sounds

23 Oct 201618 Sep 2016 oddspecs

Not just an ancient Mayan Goddess of suicide, IX Tab is also the name of the creators of the creepiest music I’ve ever heard. I highly recommend them. Continue reading IX Tab – Scary Sounds

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The Thursday Album – Wish

22 Sep 201625 Sep 2016 oddspecs

The Thursday Album – Wish by The Cure Continue reading The Thursday Album – Wish

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Collaborative Something-or-Other Anyone?

14 Sep 2016 oddspecs

Would anyone like to get involved in a collaborative project of some kind? I’m thinking of something that would involve visual artists, writers, poets…, possibly musicians and filmmakers? Let me know if you’d be interested in the comments below, along … Continue reading Collaborative Something-or-Other Anyone?

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The Outsider – H. P. Lovecraft

6 Jun 201624 Jun 2016 oddspecs

H.P. LOVECRAFT’S “THE OUTSIDER” I just had a nice little re-read of this very short Lovecraft classic and thought I’d do some googling. Behold: goodies! The music is particularly good, although it looks as though it’s been around for a … Continue reading The Outsider – H. P. Lovecraft

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Those Curious Coen Brothers

28 Feb 2016 oddspecs

I’ve seen people walk out of the cinema before a Coen film has ended, and I’ve heard the confused and annoyed chatter during the end credits, but the brothers have still managed to break really quite unusual, niche films into the mainstream. Perhaps this is partly due to the large list of popular actors who are keen to work with them. Continue reading Those Curious Coen Brothers

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Music for Peace of Mind – The Theremin

27 Feb 2016 oddspecs

Music for Peace of Mind was the last of the three projects on which Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman* played theremin on pieces composed by Harry Revel, following 1947’s Music out of the Moon and 1948’s Perfume Set to Music. We are … Continue reading Music for Peace of Mind – The Theremin

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Jonathan Glazer’s Birth

9 Feb 201623 Jul 2016 oddspecs

I’ve only just got round to watching director Jonathan Glazer’s Birth, even though it came out twelve years ago in 2004. To be honest, I didn’t know it existed until I saw Under the Skin (twice in three days) and desperately sought out more Glazer-goodness. However, I still thought it was worth writing a post about since I haven’t met a single other person who’s seen it. Please do comment with your thoughts about the film, as I’m intrigued to know why others liked or indeed didn’t like it. Most online reviews that I’ve seen have called it “staggering” and “incredible” and I feel like I’m missing something. Continue reading Jonathan Glazer’s Birth

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