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This post is completely biographical. Start with the music:
The Move - Chinatown
I moved. I rediscovered the Split Ends LP by The Move while doing so. No irony was involved - I've simply matured and 4 years ago, when I picked up the record in Guelph, Ontario, I found it too heavy on the power pop for my harpsichord obsessed mind. Things change and a little guitar/bass/drum combo is all right with me. Don't worry, it's not like I worship the Who yet (is that at 30?). These are some new shelves I built.
I'm in love with a few different girls in a few different ways. Some of them (you) might read this! I've also been putting off thank yous to a few people. If you read this, thank you! There have been fires and smoke raging everywhere. I've been inside for five days, minus the occasional surf break. Is that song over yet? If yes, listen to this:
Cross Country - Just A Thought
This song isn't my favourite Cross Country song (despite harpsichord!) but I don't think you're ready for Extended Wings or It Tastes So Good To Me. One of the first and last times I ever hosted a party, guests complained because the Ian & Sylvia record I put on was offensive. "Is this country music?" is the paraphrase that most embodies their anger. I'm pretty sensitive about recommending anything remotely country to anybody. I washed my duvet with a machine against the label's instructions. I'm struggling to be useful/meaningful in a public or private forum.
The Move - Chinatown
I moved. I rediscovered the Split Ends LP by The Move while doing so. No irony was involved - I've simply matured and 4 years ago, when I picked up the record in Guelph, Ontario, I found it too heavy on the power pop for my harpsichord obsessed mind. Things change and a little guitar/bass/drum combo is all right with me. Don't worry, it's not like I worship the Who yet (is that at 30?). These are some new shelves I built.
Shitty picture of new shelves in my kitchen - Biographical enough for you?
I'm in love with a few different girls in a few different ways. Some of them (you) might read this! I've also been putting off thank yous to a few people. If you read this, thank you! There have been fires and smoke raging everywhere. I've been inside for five days, minus the occasional surf break. Is that song over yet? If yes, listen to this:
Cross Country - Just A Thought
This song isn't my favourite Cross Country song (despite harpsichord!) but I don't think you're ready for Extended Wings or It Tastes So Good To Me. One of the first and last times I ever hosted a party, guests complained because the Ian & Sylvia record I put on was offensive. "Is this country music?" is the paraphrase that most embodies their anger. I'm pretty sensitive about recommending anything remotely country to anybody. I washed my duvet with a machine against the label's instructions. I'm struggling to be useful/meaningful in a public or private forum.
posted by David Readshaw Barclay at 2:33 PM
8 Comments:
i remember visiting montreal once and going to GDT practice in your bedroom. you had all your cds organized by the color of the spine. guess you've abandoned that system?
be well.
david,
these musings resonate with me, as i both miss san diego terribly (terribly!) and recall that party, where i kind of liked the record and didn't say anything insulting. fun party, though. your blogging is a couple months behind (or maybe i was just at the cutting edge of your move and THE move) but since i just a couple weeks ago started blogging (for the first time since like 8th grade, though i think the archives are lost to the ages) i guess i'm the one who's really behind. what are you going to be for halloween?
your friend,
shivaun
shivaun,
thank you for your kind words. i have begun another blog that you may also enjoy. http://radstudents.blogspot.com/
Ian & Sylvia - country? You should get better party guests.
well, admittedly it was 'Great Speckled Bird'
that cross country song is amazing. it kind of wrecks me. i want to hear more.
all those different girls are in love with you, david barclay. you are great.
That song is art
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