Maurizio Pollini, age 82. Probably the most technically perfect of the major pianists who began their careers in the 60’s. He studied under the obsessively perfect nutcase, Aurturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Some considered him (and his teacher’s) playing too cerebral and cold, as if they were showing contempt for the music they were playing by playing it so perfectly. I disagree.
How Much For The Whole Collection?
This is the same guy who did the Clockwork Orange location tour I posted not too long ago. I’m slightly obsessed with his channel at the moment.
Damn
Love me a solid rhythm section that’s nothing fancy but still brings that shit. Bonus points for that poor bass player’s back holding up that Thunderbird.
CB Savage
This was my initial choice for today’s Music League topic, but I decided to poison this blog instead. Sorry.
Wanker Numberplates
I missed my calling. I would make a fine Citizens Infringement Officer.
40 Years Ago Today!
Dylan shows up to play Letterman with a punk band (the Plugz who later became Cruzados) and it absolutely rips. They never played with him again, but apparently had spent a month or so playing with him at his house.
A good interview with the bass player here talking about how it all went down (from a very good book about musicians who played with him).
On a side note, I saw Bob last night here in Beerville. I loved it.
Yes, Please
March 29, Apple TV+.
I’m Sorry, Who?
Oh the Liverbirds. Yes, I’ve totally heard of them.
The Car That Wears The Pants
“Pure Gremlin.”
Cheers?
I don’t know if I’d like porter, but this video sure makes me want one. In all likelihood, none of us has had the real thing. I’m sure some of the jillions of craft breweries out there offer a porter, but is anyone drawing it from separate kegs like in this video? Apparently it became a lost art in the early 70’s. Sad.