On Wednesday night, for the first time ever, I played keys alongside my dad. Granted, it was in the living room and we were simply doing a dry run of Crocodile Rock; me playing the Farfisa organ part which supplies that iconic intro, him playing the piano... but it was something I didn't realise quite … Continue reading The road to live performance starts here
Month: February 2011
Production tip – drumsticks and the perils of patch browsing
Two tips in one post today. Why? Because they're short and sharp and I need something to fill the looming postaweek deadline! Drumsticks I'm not a drummer, however, a couple of weeks ago I took delivery of a £2.99 pair of drumsticks from eBay. Having recently invested in an Alesis Palmtrack, I've developed the 'found … Continue reading Production tip – drumsticks and the perils of patch browsing
Jamie’s Meals From Mars
In summary, you're left penniless, knackered and beyond the point of hunger. And that's before you've even started cooking.
Torres and Carroll
Just realised I've neglected to post an opinion on the big transfer deadline news this week. To have a blog is to offer an opinion and I have one on this subject. It would therefore be neglectful of me not to post it. It'll be brief though. Partly because few people give a toss what … Continue reading Torres and Carroll
Time for a new pair of gloves
Ableton allows you to build grooves in a way no other DAW will.