Category Archives: Music

December 10, 2012

Florence and the Machine at the AECC

For those of you that don’t already know – I really love Florence and the Machine.  I bought the first album Lungs fairly early on, but the second – Ceremonials – I bought in July, and absolutely love!

So when a friend told me that Florence was going to be in Aberdeen in December, I jumped at the chance to go, and was not disappointed (apart from the unfortunate traffic jam after!)  Really enjoyed the support band Haim too.

Here is an atmosphere shot from the night:

Florence

Bonus was the lovely sets and lighting and great sound quality.

Leave a Comment

Filed under Music

December 19, 2011

Support the Military Wives for the Christmas Number One!

*Warning* slightly emotional Christmas message ahead…

I don’t normally like to post two songs or music videos in a row, but this is special – so here goes!

The Mum loves The Choir with Gareth Malone (if you haven’t seen it, go now and watch it!), which she’s been watching for a number of years.  The most recent one created was a choir of military wives and girlfriends.  Something to occupy and unite them while their loved ones were away.  It was a particularly emotional experience watching it, and lovely to see them at the Albert Hall in November.

Now it’s time to support them for the Christmas number one – they really deserve it, far more than the manufactured rubbish that is always in the charts.  This has depth and meaning. The song was created by Paul Mealor using letters home – the words are all real.

Please support them by buying the single by download or CD – I’m going to – it’s out today!  All proceeds go to charity.

YouTube Preview Image

Thank you! #Message Ends.

2 Comments

Filed under Music, TV

December 10, 2011

Nightwish – Storytime

I love Nightwish, so I was particularly happy to see that they have a new album out this week: Imaginaerum.

Here is their first single – Storytime.

YouTube Preview Image

Leave a Comment

Filed under Music, Videos

December 4, 2010

Mars Concert Here At Last!

I never thought it was going to get here!  I managed to get tickets to 30 Seconds To Mars’ tour at the AECC for the 3 December, and that time came around really quickly.  Problem was the really bad snow where we all began to doubt that the concert would ever happen.

Good news is, after walking to the venue and back in the snow we made it and had an amazing time!  I didn’t take my camera, but here is a recording from that show…

(Sound quality is good for this one)

YouTube Preview Image

Leave a Comment

Filed under Music, Videos, Weather

June 22, 2010

New Music, and Music Revisited

I’ve been listening to a lot of new music lately.  I don’t know if it’s the time of year, the freedom from study or what.  But I’ll enjoy it all the same!

Some of you may remember my mentioning 30 Seconds to Mars a couple of years ago.  They have now released a new album, and I’m loving the single Closer to the Edge.  My fave from the new album This is War is Hurricane.

Check our Closer to the Edge, it’s fab!

YouTube Preview Image

Also love their cover of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.

Also loving: Muse, Biffy Clyro, King of Leon, Hurts and Marina and the Diamonds…

Leave a Comment

Filed under Music, Videos

January 24, 2010

Rihanna – Russian Roulette

First time I’ve liked a Rihanna song, just find this one really addictive!

YouTube Preview Image

2 Comments

Filed under Music, Videos

January 10, 2010

Bat For Lashes

Hello everyone – good grief it’s 2010!  I hope you are all ok, especially in the UK with the current exceptional Winter weather.  We have had at least 4ft of snow here, and there isn’t much in the way of gritting happening on paths and roads, so it is quite hazardous at times, and quite arduous getting anywhere.

I am back at work at the day job, have passed (thankfully) all my coursework at Uni, but am now coming up to my exams, so times are a bit busy and frantic here, apologies for the lack of posting.  I have some castle news to share shortly, but this will come after my exams and busyness at work.

I was very sad to see David Tennant go at the tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, only Christmas viewing I really watched, really enjoyed his performance.  I’ve also been experimenting with some new reading and music (relaxation time has officially left the building now).

Here is the music I’m really liking, Bat For Lashes, and Daniel.  Any suggestions for other people/bands appreciated.  Speak soon!

Doctor Who The End of Time

Bat For Lashes: Daniel

Leave a Comment

Filed under BlahBlahBlah, Music, TV

December 24, 2009

A Victorian Christmas to You and Yours

The castle looked lovely for the Christmas weekend, with its’ natural decoration from the estate and other Victorian inspired decorations.  We had a peaceful, but steady weekend along with Father Christmas, and the week of Carol concerts also went well.

We here, have been enjoying the return of the Victorian Farm for Christmas, and a special two part episode of Cranford.

I’d like to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year specially decorated with two of my Victorian Christmas cards from my collection.

img527

img528

Also, why not add a bit of Wizzard and stir, eh?!  Have a good one!

3 Comments

Filed under History, Music, TV

August 13, 2009

An Eighties Intermission

I loved Eighties rock, and came across this the other day:

YouTube Preview Image

I still love Heart, they were great!

I bet you’re singing along aren’t you?  Go on, you can tell me…

2 Comments

Filed under Music, Videos

May 23, 2009

Pet Shop Boys – Heart

Normal service will resume shortly, I just wanted to share with you all another song memory.  I’ve been reading a whole series of vampire books, and I recalled as a child seeing the video for the song below.

It’s a Pet Shop Boys classic – Heart, and it features Ian McKellen as a vampire!  It’s hilarious, and there’s a great European castle in it too.  Watch and enjoy, I have some news updates coming later…

YouTube Preview Image

2 Comments

Filed under Music, Videos