Just some music I like; past, present and miscellaneous, plus links to my long form blog ‘Disintegration Loops’Tumblr (3.0; @amethyst3704)http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QTfwcLdP5Xk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A beautiful brass version of this was played at the wedding ceremony I attended yesterday</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32607215578http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32607215578Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:59:16 -0400Wichita linemanGlen Campbell<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bjs5QWjvNWc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A distant relative of mine? I’d like to think so</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043646046http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043646046Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:08:12 -0400Link WrayRumble<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Dexn9kUUai4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043475927http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043475927Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:01:54 -0400CanThe Lost TapesMillionspiel<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sMq90UAg-Zw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Classic Detroit Techno</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043037055http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32043037055Sat, 22 Sep 2012 07:46:04 -0400DetroitDerrick MayTechno<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OO8LzvPLwmA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Reminded of this after seeing the original on 1977 Top of The Pops on BBC4 the other night</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32040527816http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/32040527816Sat, 22 Sep 2012 05:59:41 -0400Sunshine after the rainTOTP<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L0UZX-ZibpI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Off to see Emma Pollock formerly of the Delgados on Friday. To celebrate, one of my favourite Delgados tunes</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/30882327546http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/30882327546Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:25:45 -0400DelgadosEmma Pollock<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XJznHP-G3Ss?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Ace Bonnie Prince Billy track I wasn’t aware of until reading this Grantland interview: <a href="http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8249178/the-bonnie-situation-rare-interview-indie-rock-recluse-oldham">http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8249178/the-bonnie-situation-rare-interview-indie-rock-recluse-oldham</a></p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29348928551http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29348928551Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:27:46 -0400Bonnie Prince BillyGrantlandWill Oldham<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KCRqAzCevsY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>And one of the Bee Gees least disco songs</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29192575091http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29192575091Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:24:15 -0400Bee Gees<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpSJeA8TAVw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>BBC4 documentary on disco last night</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29192362902http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/29192362902Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:17:23 -0400MFSBLarry LevanBBC4Disco<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XgohBw0hL-k?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Wonder why this song is on my mind at the moment?</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/28920795385http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/28920795385Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:27:38 -0400Track and FieldOlympicsBelle &amp; Sebastian<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gJ6imfklQzg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Courtesy of my lovely wife.</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/28920662281http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/28920662281Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:25:20 -0400The Elgins<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gRvP-gg-6zc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27703379681http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27703379681Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:54:54 -0400Micachu and the ShapesMicachuok<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/c1Uw1uD6lXs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Suprised by how much I like the new Blur track.</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27701650491http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27701650491Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:19:26 -0400BlurUnder The Westway<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SD3O67VBEbk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>It’s been quite a David Shrigley year for me, Saw his exhibition in London, my wife is thinking of getting a Shrigley tattoo, and a friend reminded me of this ace spoken word track of his by posting it on Facebook the other day</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27701323661http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27701323661Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:12:26 -0400David Shrigley<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Le-3MIBxQTw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Loving the Alabama Shakes album today. Could pick any number of songs from it, but will go with the opener</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27193275361http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27193275361Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:19:57 -0400Alabama ShakesHold On<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iAPrUJg4fkE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27057087311http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27057087311Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:42:42 -0400Kimya DawsonAesop RockWalk Like Thunder<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JHBpCQTO6wY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27056963533http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27056963533Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:40:30 -0400Kimya DawsonAlphabutt<p>Saw Kimya Dawson at The Haunt in Brighton on Tuesday, a very raw emotional show. She&#8217;s better than anyone I&#8217;ve seen at forming a connection with her audience, and is one of the most emotionally honest songwriters I know.</p> <p>To showcase two very different sides of her I thought i&#8217;d post two very different videos, firstly Alphabutt a very sweet and silly song from her children&#8217;s album, and then Walk Like Thunder, a wonderful epic song which was probably the high point of the show (although Aesop Rock wasn&#8217;t there to perform the verse he performs on the recorded version</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27056867517http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/27056867517Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:38:45 -0400Kimya DawsonThe HauntBrightonAlphabuttWalk Like Thunder<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sNethmQyd4A?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A minor scarmbling over rocks misadventure in Scarborough bought this Lemonheads tune to mind</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/26986491180http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/26986491180Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:24:50 -0400LemonheadsOutdoor TypeScarborough<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FHnGO0Lt_zQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Off to Scarborough for a week</p>http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/26197754345http://amethyst3704.tumblr.com/post/26197754345Sat, 30 Jun 2012 02:42:56 -0400FuturamaScarborough