Happy New Year, my dear gig wh*res, and how did Father Christmas Treat you this Christmas?
It seems I have neglected you during 2010 but I will be jumping back on the blog bandwagon as it seems to be the 'in' thing to do this year. Whoot!
Looking back on 2010 with misty eyes, I am trying to remember what gigs I went to. I mean, I can't possibly have only gone to see Lady Gaga?! Can I? And she came on at 8:30pm which is very early. I got my money's worth, which is only right and proper as the tickets came to more money than a gentlewoman should ever reveal she paid for a gig ticket. Alas this means I didn't see the support act which means I really may have only seen Lady Gaga. Shocking.
Anyway a quick scuttle in the mind banks shows that I can remember quite a few details so I'll scribe them now before they grow legs and run away.
The theme was surprisingly monster's ball. Gaga and her friends were on their way to an innocent ball of monsters when their car breaks down. All hell breaks loose as they trawl their scared buttocks through a gastly fearful neighbourhood where giant monsters have to be killed using camera flashes and santas are beheaded to ensure atheists and non-believers don't get upset with the Christmas tidings. Sometimes they got captured by freaks and covered in blood; sometimes their clothes would be see through (THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!). Eventually her friends run off to get clean pants and Gaga sings Bad Romance with a massive song and dance performance involving shiney disco ness and all things joyful. Amen, Mother Monster. Well done!
Best song: Ooh a tie up between Papa-Papa-ratzeeeee and my favourite Bad Romance.
Best part: The Warhol philosophy 5 minutes and the glorious amounts of fake blood
Worst part: Why did they say no cameras and then let everyone else in with one?! Bastidos! I has no photios now :(
Monday, 10 January 2011
Saturday, 10 October 2009
The Pixies at Brixton
WHAT. A. GIG. The BEST gig I've ever ever EVER been to in my short gig whoring career, spanning a measly 13 years.
The Big Pink were supporting - very nice, melodic ditties but really 'Velvet' and 'Dominoes' are the best of their back catalogue. Hearing a very packed Brixton screetching 'GIRRRLS FALL LIKE DOM-EEEN-OOOOES! DOMINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOES!' is quite exhilarating. I think that it was in fact the most packed it has ever been, when I've been there, for a support act.
Then - the lights dimmed, and on the stage shone 'Un Chein Andalou', the Salvador Dali short surreal film which inspired 'Debaser'. I was so excited!!!! I had studied that film in GCSE art and hadn't seen it since. It's amazing and all these people were watching it!!! (if you're interested, youtube has it in 2 parts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdhsrKkck8)
And as the film rolled to an end, on came the Pixies!!! Yes Kim and Black Francis were a bit chubbier, but still sexy, and the drummer was very tired-looking. Joey however looked sexual and extremely buff. The power of rock welded within him! Anyway...
They all still sounded the same, it was like being in my room with Doolittle on repeat. Amazing. How many people sound like this after 20 years?? With just as much passion. They started with Wave of Mutilation, followed by the B-side version of Manta Ray (odd choice, but still), before belting out classic Doolittle tracks with the energy of a bunch of 5 year olds at playschool. The back screens videos were very well thought out, esp. during 'Here comes your man' where the four of them air drummed and giggled and sang out of sync in the pre recorded videos. Obviously they still enjoy what they do.
Brixton was packed and moshed wildly mostly through the whole set, erupting with ecstacy during 'Debaser', 'Monkey's Gone to Heaven', 'Tame' and 'Crackity Jones'. My fave song, 'I Bleed', was executed perfectly. All in all it left you begging and panting for more, like what I'd imagine making love to Dave Ghrol would do to you.
They bowed to a standing ovation, which left me partially deaf, it was so amazingly loud, leaving the stage with a comedy video playing of them bowing for 5 minutes to appease the crowd.
After serious chanting, they returned to perform an apt 'Wave of Mutilation - UK version' from the B-sides, as well as an amazing version of 'Gigantic' and then left again. After more chanting, they returned with a 2nd encore, of which I couldn't remember, I was too busy moshing.
Oh my god, if only I could have done it all again. Pictures to come soon.
The Big Pink were supporting - very nice, melodic ditties but really 'Velvet' and 'Dominoes' are the best of their back catalogue. Hearing a very packed Brixton screetching 'GIRRRLS FALL LIKE DOM-EEEN-OOOOES! DOMINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOES!' is quite exhilarating. I think that it was in fact the most packed it has ever been, when I've been there, for a support act.
Then - the lights dimmed, and on the stage shone 'Un Chein Andalou', the Salvador Dali short surreal film which inspired 'Debaser'. I was so excited!!!! I had studied that film in GCSE art and hadn't seen it since. It's amazing and all these people were watching it!!! (if you're interested, youtube has it in 2 parts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqdhsrKkck8)
And as the film rolled to an end, on came the Pixies!!! Yes Kim and Black Francis were a bit chubbier, but still sexy, and the drummer was very tired-looking. Joey however looked sexual and extremely buff. The power of rock welded within him! Anyway...
They all still sounded the same, it was like being in my room with Doolittle on repeat. Amazing. How many people sound like this after 20 years?? With just as much passion. They started with Wave of Mutilation, followed by the B-side version of Manta Ray (odd choice, but still), before belting out classic Doolittle tracks with the energy of a bunch of 5 year olds at playschool. The back screens videos were very well thought out, esp. during 'Here comes your man' where the four of them air drummed and giggled and sang out of sync in the pre recorded videos. Obviously they still enjoy what they do.
Brixton was packed and moshed wildly mostly through the whole set, erupting with ecstacy during 'Debaser', 'Monkey's Gone to Heaven', 'Tame' and 'Crackity Jones'. My fave song, 'I Bleed', was executed perfectly. All in all it left you begging and panting for more, like what I'd imagine making love to Dave Ghrol would do to you.
They bowed to a standing ovation, which left me partially deaf, it was so amazingly loud, leaving the stage with a comedy video playing of them bowing for 5 minutes to appease the crowd.
After serious chanting, they returned to perform an apt 'Wave of Mutilation - UK version' from the B-sides, as well as an amazing version of 'Gigantic' and then left again. After more chanting, they returned with a 2nd encore, of which I couldn't remember, I was too busy moshing.
Oh my god, if only I could have done it all again. Pictures to come soon.
Monday, 7 September 2009
Florence + the Machine December Tour
OH HOLY HELL.
My favourite red headed red blooded siren is doing a December tour.
I would like to draw any interested parties to www.florenceandthemachine.net - sign up as a fan and you'll be able to join the presale tomorrow at 9am. I highly suggest you do it. And if you're London based, then 13th December is a SUNDAY and lovely Florie is playing the holiest of thou gig venues, BRIXTON ACADEMY.
You will not be disappointed. And if you are, I apologise in advance.
My favourite red headed red blooded siren is doing a December tour.
I would like to draw any interested parties to www.florenceandthemachine.net - sign up as a fan and you'll be able to join the presale tomorrow at 9am. I highly suggest you do it. And if you're London based, then 13th December is a SUNDAY and lovely Florie is playing the holiest of thou gig venues, BRIXTON ACADEMY.
You will not be disappointed. And if you are, I apologise in advance.
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Pitchforks at the ready!
For music news that is up to date, up to speed, and amazing; or for new music and videos before anyone else, Pitchfork is your site. It's totally orgasmic if you are indeed a music fan. Check it out!
http://pitchfork.com
Loves for now xx
http://pitchfork.com
Loves for now xx
I'll make yer jeans vibrate like a Nokiaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaa
http://open.spotify.com/user/djbeulahski/playlist/0y55rgz76vMo5zZiGfHe1a
Some new musak plus some old skool jams for y'all to ride wid. Aiight.
I'd love to hear what you think so hook me up a comment or shizzle. I absolutely love the major lazer song (thanks to my lovely boyfriend who played it to me a few times) - it's an utter ear-worm - BE WARNED.
Muchos schnubbidge to you all xxxx kisssesss
All Quiet on the Western Front
Ahh, hello poppets.
I do apologise for the internet equivalent of tumbleweed this blog has become recently. Unfortunately por vouz et por moi, there has been a gig drought lately; even had to pass up free (FREE!) Animal Collective at Brixton tickets (gnash gnash snarllll) as was otherwise occupied. Mostly with cinema (that damn Tarrantino eh?) Life gets in the damn way of gigging, so I think I'll have to satiate my one follower (heh) with spotify playlists until the well of gigwhoredom starts a-flowin' again.
Gig god bless you, my flowers of musical bliss xxx
I do apologise for the internet equivalent of tumbleweed this blog has become recently. Unfortunately por vouz et por moi, there has been a gig drought lately; even had to pass up free (FREE!) Animal Collective at Brixton tickets (gnash gnash snarllll) as was otherwise occupied. Mostly with cinema (that damn Tarrantino eh?) Life gets in the damn way of gigging, so I think I'll have to satiate my one follower (heh) with spotify playlists until the well of gigwhoredom starts a-flowin' again.
Gig god bless you, my flowers of musical bliss xxx
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Spotty blog, spotty skin, SPOTIFY!
FINALLY - something that contains the word 'spot' but isn't a tremendous blemish on your day -to -day life (excluding spot the dog, who harmed no-one).
http://open.spotify.com/user/djbeulahski/playlist/66jX2YaGRGaFRGZZucK9dM
Here is a playlist created for YOU, you beautiful specimins of musical snobbery!, from your aunty Beu Beu, with love and lipstick-coated affection and kisses. Come 'ere you whipscallion *sniffle* you wonderous carbon based love muffin! Let me ruffle your locks of love!!
AHEM. I am sorry - I am overtly affectionate and gushy for this stunning collection of aural stimulation. Enjoy it and please - do let me know what you think :)
You may have to become a member to have a listen but please do - it's free, it's easy to use and it has a few ads like a radio station - but it means you can digest a spitoon-full of yummy new music without parting with your Benjamins. Word. And this can only be a good thing, no?
Kisses xxxx
Ps I suppose I should warn you it goes from dancy - mellow - rocky - funny - remix. As all good playlists should. And there's a few sweary words in the funny section. :D You have been warned.
Pps remind me to tell you why the Chairlift song is so special
Ppps please add your playlists to the blog! I would love to hear them!
http://open.spotify.com/user/djbeulahski/playlist/66jX2YaGRGaFRGZZucK9dM
Here is a playlist created for YOU, you beautiful specimins of musical snobbery!, from your aunty Beu Beu, with love and lipstick-coated affection and kisses. Come 'ere you whipscallion *sniffle* you wonderous carbon based love muffin! Let me ruffle your locks of love!!
AHEM. I am sorry - I am overtly affectionate and gushy for this stunning collection of aural stimulation. Enjoy it and please - do let me know what you think :)
You may have to become a member to have a listen but please do - it's free, it's easy to use and it has a few ads like a radio station - but it means you can digest a spitoon-full of yummy new music without parting with your Benjamins. Word. And this can only be a good thing, no?
Kisses xxxx
Ps I suppose I should warn you it goes from dancy - mellow - rocky - funny - remix. As all good playlists should. And there's a few sweary words in the funny section. :D You have been warned.
Pps remind me to tell you why the Chairlift song is so special
Ppps please add your playlists to the blog! I would love to hear them!
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