overyourhead - some irreverent musings by a gay London guy - crawling though technology, love and life... so you don't have to.
Friday, October 29, 2004
Barcelona...
Marky, Paul, Drew, Carl and I are in Barcelona for a few days. We arrived last night and are here for a city break - to do a bit of sight-seeing and some much needed R&R (that's 'rest and relaxation' by the way not 'rock 'n' roll').
We're staying at the H10 Marina Hotel. It says here: "A new concept of a hotel which individuality consists of being a meeting point in the promotion of the fascinating culture of wine, and designed to provide an unforgettable stay for visitors to our city as well as the people of Barcelona themselves."
'Culture of wine'? Sounds like my kind of place.
Marky, Paul, Drew, Carl and I are in Barcelona for a few days. We arrived last night and are here for a city break - to do a bit of sight-seeing and some much needed R&R (that's 'rest and relaxation' by the way not 'rock 'n' roll').
We're staying at the H10 Marina Hotel. It says here: "A new concept of a hotel which individuality consists of being a meeting point in the promotion of the fascinating culture of wine, and designed to provide an unforgettable stay for visitors to our city as well as the people of Barcelona themselves."
'Culture of wine'? Sounds like my kind of place.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Marc Almond out of intensive care...
Marc's family would like you to know that because of the progress he has made so far, Marc has today been moved out of the intensive care unit. His family have passed on to him the overwhelming amount of good wishes which have been received and Marc is aware of all the messages of love and support. He still has a long way to go in his recovery and his family have asked that his privacy continue to be respected. They would also like to thank the IT staff at the hospital for their work in aiding his recovery so far.
I'm sure you will all join us today in breathing a sigh of relief at this positive news.
Michelle
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Theatre of Marc Almond
http://www.marcalmond.co.uk
Marc's family would like you to know that because of the progress he has made so far, Marc has today been moved out of the intensive care unit. His family have passed on to him the overwhelming amount of good wishes which have been received and Marc is aware of all the messages of love and support. He still has a long way to go in his recovery and his family have asked that his privacy continue to be respected. They would also like to thank the IT staff at the hospital for their work in aiding his recovery so far.
I'm sure you will all join us today in breathing a sigh of relief at this positive news.
Michelle
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Theatre of Marc Almond
http://www.marcalmond.co.uk
Man erects 10ft origami penis...
Pornogamist Nick Robinson - practitioner of saucy paper-folding and author of new guide Adult Origami - has wowed Londoners by pulling off the world's biggest paper penis outside the city's London Assembly building.
Robinson took half-an-hour to erect the 10ft phallus, after which he delighted tourists and locals alike by waving it about from the Assembly's gallery as a stunt to promote his book. Rather appropriately, the London Assembly is known to some as the "Glass Bollock" in recognition of its ground-breaking testicular form. London Mayor Ken Livingstone's reaction to his authority's newest member is not known.
Pornogamist Nick Robinson - practitioner of saucy paper-folding and author of new guide Adult Origami - has wowed Londoners by pulling off the world's biggest paper penis outside the city's London Assembly building.
Robinson took half-an-hour to erect the 10ft phallus, after which he delighted tourists and locals alike by waving it about from the Assembly's gallery as a stunt to promote his book. Rather appropriately, the London Assembly is known to some as the "Glass Bollock" in recognition of its ground-breaking testicular form. London Mayor Ken Livingstone's reaction to his authority's newest member is not known.
Washing machine sends you email when your laundry is done...
This smart tag reading washing machine developed by the Japanese Dai Nippon Printing Co. can read smart tags and inform users of the best method of washing of clothes.
The washing machine has a LCD panel and a internet connection. If smart tag enhanced clothing (All my clothes have of course smart tags) is placed into the washing machine, the machine will read the tags to identify the material and the number of past washings. When finished washing the machine can send a SMS or email.
Now if only I could actually get used to doing my own washing...
This smart tag reading washing machine developed by the Japanese Dai Nippon Printing Co. can read smart tags and inform users of the best method of washing of clothes.
The washing machine has a LCD panel and a internet connection. If smart tag enhanced clothing (All my clothes have of course smart tags) is placed into the washing machine, the machine will read the tags to identify the material and the number of past washings. When finished washing the machine can send a SMS or email.
Now if only I could actually get used to doing my own washing...
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
John Peel dies...
Legendary radio DJ John Peel dies. RIP.
I was never what you'd call a regular listener to his Radio 1 show but those times in my life when I did listen (when studying for exams usually) I used to love it. He just had that amazing knack of picking great songs - whether it was punk, techno, jazz, blues, rock, pop or rap. You may not like the songs he played but you had to admit they were the best in their field. The man had taste.
And that amazing sense of humour. On Radio 4 he could talk about the gravest of subjects and yet still keep the ability to see the lighter side - that ironic outlook. Top bloke.
Legendary radio DJ John Peel dies. RIP.
I was never what you'd call a regular listener to his Radio 1 show but those times in my life when I did listen (when studying for exams usually) I used to love it. He just had that amazing knack of picking great songs - whether it was punk, techno, jazz, blues, rock, pop or rap. You may not like the songs he played but you had to admit they were the best in their field. The man had taste.
And that amazing sense of humour. On Radio 4 he could talk about the gravest of subjects and yet still keep the ability to see the lighter side - that ironic outlook. Top bloke.
Parking...
A bit of fun for a Tuesday - Parking: Battle of the Sexes.
[Thanks Roger and the many others who sent me this link]
A bit of fun for a Tuesday - Parking: Battle of the Sexes.
[Thanks Roger and the many others who sent me this link]
Monday, October 25, 2004
Roberto's birthday...
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, dear Roberto
Happy Birthday to you
The lovely Roberto invited some of his nearest and dearest round for some pre-S.L.A.G.S. drinks and nibbles yesterday afternoon. We were celebrating his 36th one day early. We all had a grand old time followed by the short trip to the RVT to watch the fantastic Dame Edna Experience's show. And to round the evening off there was much minkering on the dance floor. All the gang were there including a few fresh faces too. Great night out.
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, dear Roberto
Happy Birthday to you
The lovely Roberto invited some of his nearest and dearest round for some pre-S.L.A.G.S. drinks and nibbles yesterday afternoon. We were celebrating his 36th one day early. We all had a grand old time followed by the short trip to the RVT to watch the fantastic Dame Edna Experience's show. And to round the evening off there was much minkering on the dance floor. All the gang were there including a few fresh faces too. Great night out.
The Producers...
Marky and I took Ian and Sarah to see The Producers in London's glitzy West End on Saturday night. It was just the second night of previews starring Lee Evans and the recently drafted in Nathan Lane.
It was an amazing show. We laughed and laughed. The songs were fantastic and the whole production left us lost for words. Go, go, go!
Marky and I took Ian and Sarah to see The Producers in London's glitzy West End on Saturday night. It was just the second night of previews starring Lee Evans and the recently drafted in Nathan Lane.
It was an amazing show. We laughed and laughed. The songs were fantastic and the whole production left us lost for words. Go, go, go!
Friday, October 22, 2004
Band Aid III...
The Band Aid project originally came to life on November 25th 1984, when Do They Know It's Christmas? was recorded in London. Written by Geldof with Ultravox singer Midge Ure, the recording featured an damned impressive cross-section of the most successful British rock and pop acts of the time: Bananarama, Bob Geldof, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Heaven 17,Human League, Kool and the Gang, Marilyn, Midge Urge, Paul Young, Phil Collins, Spandau Ballet, Status Quo, Sting, The Style Council, U2 and Wham! Other stars who were unable to attend, including David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Frankie Goes To Hollywood, recorded messages of support which were included on the B-side of the single.
The song was re-recorded in 1989 as Band Aid II and released with the original recording on the B-side. This time there was more of a Pete Waterman influence in the line-up: Kylie Minogue, Bananarama (again), Big Fun, Bros, Rick Astley, Cliff Richard, Cathy Dennis, Jason Donovan, Chris Rea, Cliff Richard, Wet Wet Wet, Lisa Stansfield and Sonia doing the honours.
And now I hear it's to be re-re-recorded for 2004 as Band Aid III. This time round featuring Coldplay, The Darkness, Keane, Noel Gallagher, Travis, Jamelia, Beverley Knight, Katie Melua, Damon Albarn and Dido. And Thom Yorke and Robbie Williams are maybes. A sure fire Christmas number one again obviously. And hopefully loads of money for famine relief.
But I gotta say this, where's Bananarama's invite this time round?!
The Band Aid project originally came to life on November 25th 1984, when Do They Know It's Christmas? was recorded in London. Written by Geldof with Ultravox singer Midge Ure, the recording featured an damned impressive cross-section of the most successful British rock and pop acts of the time: Bananarama, Bob Geldof, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Heaven 17,
The song was re-recorded in 1989 as Band Aid II and released with the original recording on the B-side. This time there was more of a Pete Waterman influence in the line-up: Kylie Minogue, Bananarama (again), Big Fun, Bros, Rick Astley, Cliff Richard, Cathy Dennis, Jason Donovan, Chris Rea, Cliff Richard, Wet Wet Wet, Lisa Stansfield and Sonia doing the honours.
And now I hear it's to be re-re-recorded for 2004 as Band Aid III. This time round featuring Coldplay, The Darkness, Keane, Noel Gallagher, Travis, Jamelia, Beverley Knight, Katie Melua, Damon Albarn and Dido. And Thom Yorke and Robbie Williams are maybes. A sure fire Christmas number one again obviously. And hopefully loads of money for famine relief.
But I gotta say this, where's Bananarama's invite this time round?!
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Goldfrapp vs Depeche Mode...
The Goldfrapp remix of Depeche Mode's Halo is finally out this week. It's beautiful. And yes, it's Alison singing on it too. Apparently Depeche Mode absolutely loved the fact she'd added her own vocals and it's become almost like a duet. Anyhow, it's on CD1 of Enjoy The Silence 04 in the shops now.
The Goldfrapp remix of Depeche Mode's Halo is finally out this week. It's beautiful. And yes, it's Alison singing on it too. Apparently Depeche Mode absolutely loved the fact she'd added her own vocals and it's become almost like a duet. Anyhow, it's on CD1 of Enjoy The Silence 04 in the shops now.
Gaffer!
Mark, Andy, Drew and I went to see Gaffer! last night at the Southwark Playhouse. It's a play. About football. And homophobia. One-man show. Comedy. Very funny. And poignant.
Mark, Andy, Drew and I went to see Gaffer! last night at the Southwark Playhouse. It's a play. About football. And homophobia. One-man show. Comedy. Very funny. And poignant.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Boris Johnson...
Our recent next-door neighbour, bumbling blogger Boris Johnson, is going to Liverpool today to apologise for his remarks in The Spectator this week criticizing the way Liverpudlians reacted to the killing in Iraq of the hostage Ken Bigley and accused them of "mawkish sentimentality". He also blamed drunken Liverpool fans for contributing to the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. The trip is widely seen as the penance demanded by Conservative party leader Michael Howard. I would so love to hear the radio phone-in. Lamb. To. Slaughter.
Our recent next-door neighbour, bumbling blogger Boris Johnson, is going to Liverpool today to apologise for his remarks in The Spectator this week criticizing the way Liverpudlians reacted to the killing in Iraq of the hostage Ken Bigley and accused them of "mawkish sentimentality". He also blamed drunken Liverpool fans for contributing to the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. The trip is widely seen as the penance demanded by Conservative party leader Michael Howard. I would so love to hear the radio phone-in. Lamb. To. Slaughter.
Guilty Pleasures...
Last night the scrumptious Darren, the delicious Martin and I went to the club night of Guilty Pleasures at the Islington Academy Bar. It was a night of some of the most memorable, enjoyable and forgotten pop music ever. The kind of songs that leave a lump in your throat. All those tunes you hate to admit you love. We air-guitarsed, air-drummed and air-keyboarded the night away. Magic.
To top it all the wonderful Terry Hall was on the decks. It's going to a regular event for the next few Tuesdays with Saint Etienne taking to the decks next week with Adam and Joe.
To give you a flavour of the music that was played here's the track listing of the Guilty Pleasures CD.
Track Listings
01. Alessi - Oh Lori
02. Captain & Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
03. Pilot - January
04. Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman
05. Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
06. Ace - How Long
07. The Fortunes - Storm In A Tea Cup
08. Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
09. Sherbert - Howzat
10. Carole Bayer Sayer - You're Moving Out
11. Marshall Hain - Dancing In The City
12. 10cc - The Things We Do For Love
13. Andrew Gold - Never Let Her Slip Away
14. Peter Skellern - Hold On To Love
15. Gallagher & Lyle - I Wanna Stay With You
16. Billy Swann - I Can Help
17. David Essex - Gonna Make You A Star
18. Jim Gilstrap - Swing Your Daddy
19. Brian Protheroe - Pinball
20. Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
21. Andy Fairweather Low - Wide Eyed And Legless
22. Colin Blunstone - Say You Don't Mind
Last night the scrumptious Darren, the delicious Martin and I went to the club night of Guilty Pleasures at the Islington Academy Bar. It was a night of some of the most memorable, enjoyable and forgotten pop music ever. The kind of songs that leave a lump in your throat. All those tunes you hate to admit you love. We air-guitarsed, air-drummed and air-keyboarded the night away. Magic.
To top it all the wonderful Terry Hall was on the decks. It's going to a regular event for the next few Tuesdays with Saint Etienne taking to the decks next week with Adam and Joe.
To give you a flavour of the music that was played here's the track listing of the Guilty Pleasures CD.
Track Listings
01. Alessi - Oh Lori
02. Captain & Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
03. Pilot - January
04. Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman
05. Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
06. Ace - How Long
07. The Fortunes - Storm In A Tea Cup
08. Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
09. Sherbert - Howzat
10. Carole Bayer Sayer - You're Moving Out
11. Marshall Hain - Dancing In The City
12. 10cc - The Things We Do For Love
13. Andrew Gold - Never Let Her Slip Away
14. Peter Skellern - Hold On To Love
15. Gallagher & Lyle - I Wanna Stay With You
16. Billy Swann - I Can Help
17. David Essex - Gonna Make You A Star
18. Jim Gilstrap - Swing Your Daddy
19. Brian Protheroe - Pinball
20. Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
21. Andy Fairweather Low - Wide Eyed And Legless
22. Colin Blunstone - Say You Don't Mind
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Richard Dreyfuss pulls out of The Producers...
We are going to see smash hit musical The Producers this Saturday. Bad news. Good news.
Bad news: Richard Dreyfuss has pulled out of playing Max Bialystock. Shame.
Good news: The role will now be filled by Nathan ("I'm not gay") Lane, who played the part when the musical opened on Broadway, winning a Tony award. Cool.
We are going to see smash hit musical The Producers this Saturday. Bad news. Good news.
Bad news: Richard Dreyfuss has pulled out of playing Max Bialystock. Shame.
Good news: The role will now be filled by Nathan ("I'm not gay") Lane, who played the part when the musical opened on Broadway, winning a Tony award. Cool.
Lady Sovereign...
I don't know if you've heard Jentina's Bad Ass Strippa track but if you have you'll know what Darius is talking about here: If you hate Jentina, you might like Lady Sovereign´s answer record. After hearing it, you might not believe she´s a "lady" after all.
I don't know if you've heard Jentina's Bad Ass Strippa track but if you have you'll know what Darius is talking about here: If you hate Jentina, you might like Lady Sovereign´s answer record. After hearing it, you might not believe she´s a "lady" after all.
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