Here is the info on my Xmas compilation for 2015. This has very little to do with Christmas and more what I've been listening to this year. This time around I've made two versions, one suitable for those out there with children, the other I've included a whole load of nonsense in between tracks which is hopefully entertaining.
Full Version: https://www.mixcloud.com/idrinktea/xmas-2015-compilation/
Child Friendly Version: https://www.mixcloud.com/idrinktea/xmas-2015-compilation-child-friendly/
DJ Shafter
Horrible unpleasant 'local' DJ at the bowling club.
Turmeric Marketing Board
My wife and I spotted one of those pictures with "wisdom" going by on Facebook and it said basically you don't need steroids, you can take turmeric instead and it'll have the same effect. As you might expect, there's no reputable source for this, there are some questionable ones which also make claims that it's anti inflammatory and a natural painkiller. Now I can accept that the supposed research may show some component in turmeric has specific properties which could be refined in the future. What I object to is the "here use this natural substance instead of.,," what ever medication. If my wife has to go to the out of hours service at the hospital, because she's got a cold and it inevitably, causes a chest infection for which she requires antibiotics and steroids, In such a scenario turmeric is not going to keep her breathing.
Deek Williamson
Sadly the venue we got married in closed down this year, We went to the closing party and there was some rambling old bloke banging on about his mate who was now dead, how he had such an amazing voice. He regaled a long and rambling story about how his mate often walked home after a couple and would sing and how amazing it was, and how terrible one night the police were called and he got arrested for being drunk and disorderly. He kept harping on about what a crime this was, and sang a dreadful song. I thought it would be fun to change the story a bit and had a go at parodying him. I've no idea what his or his mates names were.
Gary's Agent
It's a pun based on Gammon and imagining someone trying to get it used in for advertising.
The Music
It's been a KLF heavy year for me, which is reflected in the track list, with a usual dip into the past for a few bits and pieces.
Full Track Listing
01. Intro by Sponsor and DJ Shafter
02. Last Train To Trancentral Intro Mix by The KLF (mixed by me)
03. Last Train To Trancentral (Extended) by The KLF
04. Chorus (Pure Trance Mix) by Erasure
05. For A Moment ('Lost' Demo) by Jesus Jones
06. Robots FTW by Aperture Science Psychoacoustics Laboratory
07. DJ Announcement - Car by DJ Shafter
08. Ich Bin Ein Auslander (Die Krupps Mix) by Pop Will Eat Itself
09. I Don't Own A TV by Akira The Don
10. Jesus by Akira The Don
11. Introducing Turmeric by idrinktea
12. U Never Know A Good Thing Til U Lose It by The Dream Warriors
13. 3.A.M Eternal (Original) by The KLF
14. 101 Rainbows (Ambient Mix) by Caustic Window
15. The Fear (Edited) by Pulp
16. Deek's Ramble by Deek Williamson
17. Deek's Song by Deek Williamson
18. Think Turmeric by Turmeric Marketing Board
19. Felt Up by DJ Shafter
20. Unknown by The Littlest Hobo Theme
21. She Said, She Said by The Beatles
22. Gary's Agent by Gary's Agent
23. Turmeric for Depression by Turmeric Marketing Board
24. Madrugada Eterna (Video 303 Edit) by The KLF
25. Shut Up Mum by Gary Le Strange
26. Nigel Revisited by idrinktea
27. 3.A.M Eternal by The KLF vs, Extreme Noise Terror
28. It's Grim In The North by idrinktea
29. Outro Message by Dougie
(The Akira The Don tracks form part of the medley 'The Life Equation' by Akira The Don)
Learning by doing, fear is overrated. No one cares if you make a pillock of yourself.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Donation
On my way into Tesco to pick up a few bits and pieces this morning. I saw a woman ahead of me blanking one of the food bank volunteers on their way into the shop. No sign of a declination, completely ignoring the volunteer. I took the list from them advising of items they were needing.
Off I went occasionally grabbing some of the needed items as I wandered the aisles. I was picking up two or three of each item, as they seemed relatively inexpensive. What got me when I went out to the food bank volunteers and started putting items in their collection, they were grateful, but seemed a little taken aback when I said, there's more after giving them about five or six items. I proceeded to keep giving them more, every time they thought I was finished I kept giving them more items. It seemed to be so unexpected for them, I guess a lot of people put a couple of items in which is great, but I was in a position to do more so I did.
As I said to the woman, "It's the festive season, and if it make's someone's life easier, all the better." They seemed pleasantly surprised that someone had made this effort. I believe it was the right thing to do, what confuses me, is if someone can afford it, then make the effort and help out someone less fortunate than yourself? It would seem my actions are not as common as I might have expected? I was able to afford it this month, so it didn't bother me.
I'm not looking for a pat on the back. The reason for this post is simple, in a week of closed bridge and bombing the shit out of Syria, food banks are still out there, and some people rely on them as the result of a twisted and cruel government. Food banks might not have been on the news recently but they're still out there, and they still need donations. Even though this will be a tight month for a lot of people, if you can, please donate to a local food bank, even if it's only a couple of items. It's a necessity for some, please remember making a donation this Christmas and use that memory to keep donating in 2016.
Off I went occasionally grabbing some of the needed items as I wandered the aisles. I was picking up two or three of each item, as they seemed relatively inexpensive. What got me when I went out to the food bank volunteers and started putting items in their collection, they were grateful, but seemed a little taken aback when I said, there's more after giving them about five or six items. I proceeded to keep giving them more, every time they thought I was finished I kept giving them more items. It seemed to be so unexpected for them, I guess a lot of people put a couple of items in which is great, but I was in a position to do more so I did.
As I said to the woman, "It's the festive season, and if it make's someone's life easier, all the better." They seemed pleasantly surprised that someone had made this effort. I believe it was the right thing to do, what confuses me, is if someone can afford it, then make the effort and help out someone less fortunate than yourself? It would seem my actions are not as common as I might have expected? I was able to afford it this month, so it didn't bother me.
I'm not looking for a pat on the back. The reason for this post is simple, in a week of closed bridge and bombing the shit out of Syria, food banks are still out there, and some people rely on them as the result of a twisted and cruel government. Food banks might not have been on the news recently but they're still out there, and they still need donations. Even though this will be a tight month for a lot of people, if you can, please donate to a local food bank, even if it's only a couple of items. It's a necessity for some, please remember making a donation this Christmas and use that memory to keep donating in 2016.
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