kwhelan 231 Report post Posted April 13, 2020 Bill Brysons new Book "The Body" was excellent all about human body one of those collections of interesting facts that he's so good at researching, you can just pick it up at any page and find something extraordinary in a few paragraphs https://books.google.co.nz/books/about/The_Body.html?id=856DDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 watch this......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP2FNyYeZRw 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, kiwi535 said: watch this......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP2FNyYeZRw That was nuts. Awesome, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 607 Report post Posted April 16, 2020 The Covid-19 / Political or what ever it is thread haha! ? 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1925 Report post Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Youtube recommended videos is on fire today for me. So cool. And crack up how Audi had to use a V8 to beat the little 4 bangers of the EVO's from BMW and Merc The music is also amazing....if you are into 70's porn soundtracks Also a young M Schumacher driving for Merc Zakspeed Team Edited April 16, 2020 by Driftit 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1925 Report post Posted April 16, 2020 Also watched the series For All Man Kind. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772588/ I thought it was pretty good. It's based off an alternate reality where the Russians made it to the Moon first. It's pretty well done. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3191 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 Hanna was excellent. A second season is in the works, but it's hard to see how that'll improve, or eve continue, the story. Still, something to look forward to. Next up - Boardwalk Empire. An older series, but well-regarded and a visual treat for anyone who like Art Deco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 231 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/04/pink-floyd-youtube-concert-series free concert being released tomorrow for fans of the floyd, 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 9:45 PM, kwhelan said: True Detective was good, but Fargo was better. Especially the Billy Bob Thornton series Can't argue with that, mate. They're both excellent, but I guess if I was going to be stuck on a desert island (or in a snowstorm, or in a bayou) and had to choose... it'd be Fargo ? I've just binge-watched Better Call Saul S1 & S2 on BluRay, man it's great entertainment. This is doing nothing for me re-acquired waistline! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 231 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) wait till you get to season 5 which is on right now, the first few seasons were interesting in a slow quirky way but It has finally caught up to pre Breaking Bad era and is off the charts season 5. Episode 8 last week would rate up there with any of the best eps from Breaking Bad. Bob Obenkirk and Jonathan Banks are mesmerising also if you get time this is outstandingly good, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243973/ the production and shots, the acting, Mads Mikkelsen can give you the shivers just with his expressions, Edited April 17, 2020 by kwhelan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 8:37 PM, kiwi535 said: watch this......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP2FNyYeZRw Brilliant! Nothing like the 'herd of angry bees' of a 4 cyl watercooled 500cc 2-stroke. I still remember a quick lift to a BBQ on the back of my mate's RZ500 back in the 80's, knees up to my chin, motorcross helmet tears streaming out my eyes as he hit 165 on the Burma Straight, cruising past cars at a seemingly pedestrian 135-140 down Moorfield Road. Later, other mates had RG500's, sad that's behind us now. The IOMTT is just incredible. Thanks for the link, Paul @kiwi535 ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 55 minutes ago, kwhelan said: wait till you get to season 5 which is on right now, the first few seasons were interesting in a slow quirky way but It has finally caught up to pre Breaking Bad era and is off the charts season 5. Episode 8 last week would rate up there with any of the best eps from Breaking Bad. Bob Obenkirk and Jonathan Banks are mesmerising Yes always liked Jonathan Banks, have been revisiting Wiseguy via Amazon Prime. He's better now than he ever was! I rate Bob, I think he's very a special talent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 Sky Arts Rocks POP-up on Channel 220, and you don’t seem to need a Sky Arts subscription to view. Lots of my faves on today: New Order, Smashing Pumpkins, The Who, all live in concert. Time to settle in. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 217 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 A bit different but I've quite enjoyed the 'Collection Cars' pod cast on Spotify. I find it easy enough to listen to while working. Some very interesting interviews, especially when Chris speaks with a guy very clued up on the Mclaren F1 as he was very involved in the release (can't remember his name or role). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) If anyone's into Andrew Weatherall (RIP), studio mixes, live recordings and radio shows (1988-2020) have been made available for download via google drive. Around 900 hours!https://www.nme.com/news/music/download-900-hours-andrew-weatherall-mixes-2613909https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B23ZLBzfzfvec3ZhVE1uV0JtSGs I've dutifully downloaded the lot onto my NAS, and will be working through this at my leisure over the next few months. First one I listened to was from 1992 University of Leeds, awesome. What a gent. Edited April 19, 2020 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 607 Report post Posted April 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Olaf said: Classic numark mixer and 1210’s! Although the tables are positioned the wrong way round ? Will have to have a listen! Actually enjoying listening to some of the ‘live dj sets’ on youtube. My fav DJ at the moment is DJ S, nice smooth, seamless mixing, ahh take me back to the old skool! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) @treone Greg, I'm studying Hip-Hop with my son at the moment for his Sonic Arts assignment with the whole lock-down thing. It's interesting, as my part of Hip-Hop is more around the fringes as I was more into indie, electronica and rock through the 80's and 90's (as well as a long-standing passion for Jazz). Of course, there's a 12" of The Message in my collection. There's a great documentary on Amazon Prime called simply '808', charting the influence of the Roland TR-808 Rythmn Composer on music overall, encompassing hip-hop, dance, mainstream... https://www.amazon.com/808-Damon-Albarn/dp/B06XSNHSY9 And I've found an expansive (and instructional) documentatary series on the history of Hip Hop on Netflix (four whole seasons!) called 'Hip Hop Evolution'. We're working our way through it. Building a working definition of Hip-Hop for his assignment. I'm along for the ride, and learning plenty. Who said lock-in with your family can't be fun? https://www.netflix.com/title/80141782 EDIT: Sorry folks, repeating myself (although with greater detail) - my post of 12 April earlier on this thread mentions the above. D'oh! Edited April 20, 2020 by Olaf 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 607 Report post Posted April 20, 2020 @olaf i did read your earlier post ?. Great topic to study! But i am biased as i grew up with hip-hop. Started in the early-mid 80’s as a breakdancer/bboy. And yes we walked the streets with our ghetto blaster and lino lol! i graduated to djin’ in my last year of college many many moons ago! Hence why i appreciate ‘the mix’ of all music genres, remember house, acid house, trip hop, indie, mainstream ? Hope ‘you’re’ learning heaps and pass with flying colours! Peace, Love, Unity and Having positive fun! Oh and you might find some good insights into Hip Hop from KRS 1 (google and youtube) - a pioneer of the kulture! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted April 21, 2020 I saw mention of KRS-One in the docos, so I've been having a bit of a tour on Spotify. I'm digging it, currently on the earlier Boogie Down Productions. While gangsta and hardcore aren't my thing, he's really pretty clever, and I like the Jamaican influence** ?. "wa-da-da-dang, wa-da-da-da-dang, this is K-R-S-One, I knew a crack dealer by the name of Peter, had to buck him down with my nine-millimetre...." Super Hoe is brilliant ?. And I've definitely heard 'The Bridge is Over' before. This is fun. ** see if you can hunt out "Jackie Mittoo, the keyboard king of Studio One". 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2076 Report post Posted April 21, 2020 Found this, pretty epic. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted April 22, 2020 Rewatching some Bond movies, and thinking some of the songs are just so good, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Sammo 2475 Report post Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/10/2020 at 10:02 AM, richard said: shhh, im home brewing 25lts at a time. I'm using a grainfather all grain system Nice mate! I have an electric BIAB setup I put together a few years back and a 5 tap Keezer in the dungeon... Sadly, only one beer on tap at the moment but expecting some grain and hops tomorrow from Brewshop to get busy... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2475 Report post Posted April 23, 2020 I've just finished the two seasons on Netflix of F1 - Drive to survive - I'm an F1 noob but found it really, really good. Gagging to watch some F1 now ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
