From The Coalface
In brief:
- The Obvious Pseudonym Escobar gig on 6th February went OK - I tried to record it but forgot to flip the switch to 'Line In' on the recorder so it's a bit of a crap recording complete with another band ('Marmalade Sun') heckling us. Too bad, I've sampled their jibes and they'll be on the album. If you're really wanting to listen (and I don't recommend it) you can pick up an MP3 from my MP3 dump. Still, lovely to see friends we've not seen in years and if you didn't make it across then shame on you.
- I've started the process of cutting down my work at Pace, and will be taking more work on in London because it's more exciting and pays more. Yay capitalism. Also means I'm back to working at home a couple of days a week.
- Ellie had a lovely birthday last weekend and now has a bike without stabilisers, although Nicky had the patience of an angel trying to get her to ride it... will take some getting used to I guess, and plenty of scuffed knees.
- With my ill-gotten gains from the Calumet Canon roadshow I bought a 15mm f/2.8 fish-eye lens. It's quite good fun - I did my first gig shoot using it last Friday at Escobar, but not something I should use all the time as the effect can be quite overpowering.
- Very pleased to see The Buggles have finally got round to releasing a remastered version of Adventures In Modern Recording. W00t.
