Author Archives: Brian Currin

Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock

As a teenager in the 70’s I compiled cassette tapes of my favourite songs. Much later on I compiled CD-Rs, and even later iTunes playlists on my computer. And now YouTube videos on a WordPress blog. So I am still doing the same thing I always loved, making my own compilations, just the technology hasContinueContinue reading “Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock”

HOW TO “CHASE” OVER DUE PAYMENTS (via Samantha Mew)

Hi Guys some insight from some one whom used to chase money. I still run my own operation but over that last two years i have gone from being desperate for money and having MAJOR cash flow issues to not having to chase money and NO MORE cash flow issues. Previously i used to budgetContinueContinue reading “HOW TO “CHASE” OVER DUE PAYMENTS (via Samantha Mew)”

TED Talk…achieving work/life balance (via Fabulous at Fifty)

“There are thousands and thousands of people out there leading lives of quiet, screaming desperation, where they work long, hard hours at jobs they hate, to enable them to buy things they don’t need, to impress people they don’t like.” – Nigel Marsh I've been a fan of TED talks for a while now. TheContinueContinue reading “TED Talk…achieving work/life balance (via Fabulous at Fifty)”

Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)

Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (Say it with flowers) Anton Goosen is another of those anomalies on South African music, especially amongst the Afrikaans singers. In a similar vein to David Kramer, he could write those almost trite songs that have us overdosing on saccharine. And then he could also pen some fiercelyContinueContinue reading “Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”

Shadows – éVoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)

Shadows – éVoid (Shady music from the 80’s) Brothers Lucien and Erik Windrich started out plying their trade in a band called Void. A cover version of The Knack’s ‘My Sharona’ is the only known release under that name. It was only when they added the ‘e’ in front of the band’s name and recruitedContinueContinue reading “Shadows – éVoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”

Lightroom 3 lesson – The Golden Spiral (via Michael Currin’s Blog)

This is amazing … The golden spiral is a mathematical concept and is a composition tool. A lot of the time, if you compose a photo into thirds (intentionally or instintively or by accident), I think there is a good chance of finding a golden spiral in there somewhere, since the two concepts are closelyContinueContinue reading “Lightroom 3 lesson – The Golden Spiral (via Michael Currin’s Blog)”

Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight

Sara wrote: Greetings from New York! About a year ago, I was introduced to Cape Town native rockers, Civil Twilight. I was instantly captivated with their music, and even more so with their live performances. Over the course of a few short years they’ve gone from playing empty bars to playing their first headlining tourContinueContinue reading “Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight”

Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos

Colin wrote: Do you perhaps know where I can get a copy of the hit by the South African group the Dominos called Shine A Little Light On Me. It was on the CBS label, and is from 1972. I am prepared to pay for a copy. Thanks Colin Brian replied: Maybe try http://mabuvinyl.co.za IContinueContinue reading “Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos”

The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On

Soul Safari wrote: first of all let me express my appreciation for your comprehensive website. Great info! I have a question regarding this SA LP The Strangers -Strange Things Goin On. Label; Little Giant G14 Stereo. As it is not on your site, and I cannot find any information about the group/album anywhere I wonderContinueContinue reading “The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On”

Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News

The crumbling empire known as Warner Music Group simply isn’t worth $2.5 billion (or more), at least according to one heavyweight Wall Street analyst. “Beyond the vanity element that drove Guy Hands/Terra Firma’s disastrous acquisition of EMI, we simply do not see a reason why someone would pay $2.5 billion for WMG, particularly with EMIContinueContinue reading “Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News”