Thursday, 6 October 2011

We Are Amused

Chiharu is Japanese and when we were in a bar one time, and I'd let my stubble grow a bit too long, she started pointing at my chin, saying "Red, brown, black, gold" etc. It was the first time  I'd noticed that I had different coloured beard hairs. It was a big novelty for her. It's one of my favourite memories, since it made me chuckle!


Counting my whiskers, 
which've grown far too long, 
as if they're autumnal maple leaves -

"Red, brown, gold,
 red, brown, gold,
 red, brown, gold,
 red, brown, gold,"
 
scarcely believing 
her eyes aren't in wrong, 
it appears she's amused 
and amusingly pleased!

King Midas Sound - Earth A Kill Ya (Gang Gang Dance Rework Hyper Dub 2011) )


This guy is called Kevin Martin and just the list of labels he's worked on is amazing on its own. He's got a handful of pseudonyms and has worked with some great artists, including El-P and Alec Empire. I shall be investigating the chap further. I love the video (don't know who by) and the rework by Gang Gang Dance, an experimental band from New York. Here's the original tune, which is hypnotic and pretty amazing:

The funniest man on Earth

David O'Doherty is the funniest man on Earth and I shall share his funniness... NOW:


Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Bare Branches

This is a short poem I wrote trying to finish another one. I like this one better though!

Autumn's here,
avert your stare,
the trees have stripped
their branches bare.
Their leafy robes
lie everywhere.