I don't recommend her musical tastes.
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
2014-12-06
Vi Hart [video]
I'm just getting into Vi Hart's animated presentations. I would not recommend them over hard work doing your own mathematics, but to whet your appetite here's an elegant proof that some infinities are bigger than others.
I don't recommend her musical tastes.
I don't recommend her musical tastes.
2014-10-10
Hawk Attack - Video
I had to post this wonderful video.
"On Oct 8th, I was flying my quadcopter at Magazine Beach Park in Cambridge, when a hawk decided he wasn't too happy with my invasion of his airspace ...
"As far as I could tell, the hawk came out unscathed, and having defeated his prey, was happy to retreat. (As soon as he flew at me, I throttled down the props to try to minimize any harm to the bird.) The quadcopter came out unscathed as well."
"On Oct 8th, I was flying my quadcopter at Magazine Beach Park in Cambridge, when a hawk decided he wasn't too happy with my invasion of his airspace ...
"As far as I could tell, the hawk came out unscathed, and having defeated his prey, was happy to retreat. (As soon as he flew at me, I throttled down the props to try to minimize any harm to the bird.) The quadcopter came out unscathed as well."
2014-05-26
Bias At The BBC
On Thursday May 22 2014, Britain held a European election, and England held a council election. In that battle, Labour gained new seats, the Liberal Democrats and tories lost heavily, and - among other gains - the Green Party achieved opposition status in a handful of councils across England (a first for the Green Party, who have never managed to hold more than minority party status).
However, no matter how much the parties succeeded or failed, only one thing was on the BBC's mind during election day itself and in the post-electoral afterglow: the rise and rise of the United Kingdom Independence Party, or UKIP.
Led by Toad of Toad Hall, Ukip gained a few votes, but failed to actually secure so much as a single council. However, the BBC's intense, passionate love affair with this politician with the Innsmouth Look would brook no rivals - it was, to the BBC< UKIP all the way. Almost as if the BBC were desperate to report UKIP's victory followed by the swift ousting of Prime Minister David Cameron from Number 10. In Transmetropolitan terms, this would be like The Smiler being replaced by The Beast. UKIP are the UK version of the American Tea Party. Had the Green Party received even so much as a third of the coverage the BBC gave to Farage, I'm sure there would be far more Green Party councillors elected, and even perhaps a few council and European gains by the Greens, whose policies are actually sensible. In the wake of the catastrophically biased reportage by the BBC, this video emerged to commemorate this shift in their policies towards British Tea Party lunacy.
However, no matter how much the parties succeeded or failed, only one thing was on the BBC's mind during election day itself and in the post-electoral afterglow: the rise and rise of the United Kingdom Independence Party, or UKIP.
Led by Toad of Toad Hall, Ukip gained a few votes, but failed to actually secure so much as a single council. However, the BBC's intense, passionate love affair with this politician with the Innsmouth Look would brook no rivals - it was, to the BBC< UKIP all the way. Almost as if the BBC were desperate to report UKIP's victory followed by the swift ousting of Prime Minister David Cameron from Number 10. In Transmetropolitan terms, this would be like The Smiler being replaced by The Beast. UKIP are the UK version of the American Tea Party. Had the Green Party received even so much as a third of the coverage the BBC gave to Farage, I'm sure there would be far more Green Party councillors elected, and even perhaps a few council and European gains by the Greens, whose policies are actually sensible. In the wake of the catastrophically biased reportage by the BBC, this video emerged to commemorate this shift in their policies towards British Tea Party lunacy.
2014-05-14
Nancy Sinatra Mood Today
Because I am in a bit of s Sixties mood today, and because I'm doing this as a demo of blogging for my class, here's something that epitomises this era more than any other. Nancy Sinatra, and These Boots Are Made For Walkin'.
2014-05-07
Bowie - "Ashes To Ashes" - video
Another piece of music that played when I parted with a lover, this one is particularly poignant because the lover in question is no longer with us.
2014-05-06
Ultravox - "Vienna" - video
Continuing with the theme of music videos to mark the songs playing in my head at the end of a relationship, or at least on the occasion of parting with the relationship continuing, here's Ultravox's seminal music video "Vienna." This one played as I said goodbye to one woman whom I'd known from attending various conventions in the Eighties, but who left for Italy. This music was playing as we said goodbye for the last time, in that convention in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in 1986.
Side Note 1: Ye Gods, I'd almost forgotten that convention completely. The one I went to in Leicester, just two weeks afterwards, blew the Geordie convention away - because while Galileo Con '86 in Toonland had been where we fans commemorated the 20th anniversary of Star Trek, Midcon '86 was where the announcement was made that Star Trek was making a return to TV screens, in the form of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Side Note 2: Now how could I have forgotten Galileo '86? That was the place where I picked up the very first issue of The Klingon Dictionary, in its original Little Blue Book version released by Simon & Schuster not the year before.
Regardless ... I present to you, "Vienna" by Ultravox.
Side Note 1: Ye Gods, I'd almost forgotten that convention completely. The one I went to in Leicester, just two weeks afterwards, blew the Geordie convention away - because while Galileo Con '86 in Toonland had been where we fans commemorated the 20th anniversary of Star Trek, Midcon '86 was where the announcement was made that Star Trek was making a return to TV screens, in the form of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Side Note 2: Now how could I have forgotten Galileo '86? That was the place where I picked up the very first issue of The Klingon Dictionary, in its original Little Blue Book version released by Simon & Schuster not the year before.
Regardless ... I present to you, "Vienna" by Ultravox.
2014-05-05
Erik Satie - "Gymnopedie Number 1" - video
Here is a piece of classical music - Erik Satie's piano piece "Gymnopedie Number 1" - which, to me, marked the end of a relationship. I can't think of this music without thinking of the breakup which preceded it.
2014-05-04
Andy Williams - "Can't Get Used To Losing You" - video
Following last night's post of the cover version of "Can't Get Used To Losing You" by The Beat, I thought I'd post the original song, of which The Beat's version was a mere cover.
Here's the original, sung by Andy Williams:-
Here's the original, sung by Andy Williams:-
2014-05-03
The Beat - "Can't Get Used To Losing You" - video
So, Thursday 2014 05 01, I had to see off someone who was very close to my heart. She'd been in my life since 2011, but she'd been with me and the folks, visiting, since her arrival at Liverpool Lime Street on 2014 04 21.
Every time I've parted from one of my enamorata passim, there was always some earworm that stuck in my head for days afterwards, a theme to remind me of the nights of romance and joy which were over. The aubades which were the compliment of all those nocturnes.
These earworms included David Bowie's "Ashes To Ashes," Ultravox's "Vienna," Erik Satie's "Gymnopedie No. 1" and the theme tune to the TV show "Twin Peaks" by Angelo Badalamenti.
And now, there's this song, which stuck in my head as I awoke, that last terrible Thursday morning.
Over the next few posts to this blog, I will post video links to each of these sad little aubades in turn. Each marking a parting of sorts.
And by the way ... this current parting is not the end of the relationship. Thus far, to my joy, this relationship feels as if it is just starting, and could build up to something I have never had in any previous relationship - meaning that I will be venturing deeper and into unknown territory.
Tonight's video should, therefore, be considered a celebration. I certainly do.
Every time I've parted from one of my enamorata passim, there was always some earworm that stuck in my head for days afterwards, a theme to remind me of the nights of romance and joy which were over. The aubades which were the compliment of all those nocturnes.
These earworms included David Bowie's "Ashes To Ashes," Ultravox's "Vienna," Erik Satie's "Gymnopedie No. 1" and the theme tune to the TV show "Twin Peaks" by Angelo Badalamenti.
And now, there's this song, which stuck in my head as I awoke, that last terrible Thursday morning.
Guess there's no use in hangin' 'round
Guess I'll get dressed and do the town
I'll find some crowded avenue
Though it will be empty without you
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
Called up some girl I used to know
After I heard her say "Hello"
Couldn't think of anything to say
Since you're gone it happens every day
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
I'll find somebody, wait and see
Who am I kiddin', only me
'Cause no one else could take your place
Guess that I am just a hopeless case
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
I can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
Over the next few posts to this blog, I will post video links to each of these sad little aubades in turn. Each marking a parting of sorts.
And by the way ... this current parting is not the end of the relationship. Thus far, to my joy, this relationship feels as if it is just starting, and could build up to something I have never had in any previous relationship - meaning that I will be venturing deeper and into unknown territory.
Tonight's video should, therefore, be considered a celebration. I certainly do.
2014-03-12
Vedic Maths: A Simple Formula [Video]
Gaurav Tekriwal, Vedic mathematics tutor, delivers his latest lecture for people who are a bit mathophobic.
He, like a lot of people who love numbers, is trying to remove the fear of numbers.
Watch, and enjoy.
Video: A Simple Formula ...
Vedic Maths India website and store
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He, like a lot of people who love numbers, is trying to remove the fear of numbers.
Watch, and enjoy.
Vedic Maths India website and store
)
2013-08-03
Not The Nine O'Clock News - "Nice Video; Shame About The Song"
And again, continuing in the same vein, in memory of the late comedian and actor Mel Smith, here's another Not The Nine O'Clock News musical video sketch, a legendary parody of those New Romantic videos that were in vogue at that time.
2013-07-30
Kate Bush's Birthday
To mark Kate Bush's birthday, I thought I'd post a favourite song of mine.
2013-07-01
Swing Shift (69) - Nash The Slash, video from 1981
Spirit made flesh in black silken mesh
The monster wants her
His lust has new designs
Teething, seething, his greed is undefined
Swing Shift, soixante-neuf
Tied her to a tree with a skipping rope
Swing Shift, soixante-neuf
Keep on praying, you haven't got a hope
With more than lust he craves, to cradle the brave
Charging his own with deeds unknown
The monster wants her
His lust has new designs
Teething, seething, his greed is undefined
Swing Shift, soixante-neuf
Tied her to a tree with a skipping rope
Swing Shift, soixante-neuf
Keep on praying, you haven't got a hope
The Bishop in the sky wants to tweak your thigh
Spirit made flesh in black silken mesh
The monster wants her
His lust has new designs
Teething, seething ...
2013-05-27
Doctor Who - Spoiler - "The Name Of The Doctor" Ending
Right. Here's the thing. If you don't want to know, don't watch this.
My thought - it would have been hilarious if the figure at the end had turned around and somehow they'd CGI'ed Peter Cushing there ...
2013-05-08
More Klingon Stuff
Just digging around for references to Star Trek and Klingon, the links to various articles from old interviews keep turning up.
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