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TRIGGER: DIY Disaster

baldyman — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:47:45 +0000

I’m a little late posting a Trigger this week, and that’s because I’ve been busy.

I thought I’d have a concerted effort to finish off the decorating in the downstairs loo.

Not a great task I hear you say…after all it’s known as the “smallest room in the house”. Think again…

I’d already done most of it…constructing the vanity unit to house the washbasin, re-laying the wood floor edging, painting the ceiling. My wife had even painted all the woodwork.

All I had to do this weekend was design, construct and install a corner shelving unit, and fit new trimmings such as a new loo roll holder and towel rings.

Enter “Mr. DIY” with trusty electric drill, who measures up the wall, marks out where to drill for the new fitments, and duly proceeds to drill straight through an electric cable buried in the wall.

We now have no power to the Garage. or any outside power point, security lights, etc.

I think the Electrician’s bill to replace the damaged cable (hidden in the wall) is going to be more expensive than getting someone in to do all the work in the first place.

So the trigger is….

DIY Disaster (a.k.a. Electricity / Fused / Sparks)

Definition:

Letting an amateur do a professionals job

Seeing the lighter side (momentarily….while the sparks are brightest)

Getting a new hairstyle called ‘Shock Waves’

Trying to be ‘flash’…and succeeding

or…in truth……plain stupid!

TRACKS:

The Apparitions -Electricity and Drums (album: As This Is Futuristic) (2006)
Coldplay - Sparks (album: Parachutes) (2000)
Delta Goodrem – Electric Storm (album: Mistaken Identity) (2004)
Eddy Grant- Electric Avenue [Ringbang Remix] (2001)
Electric Six - Gay Bar (album: Fire) (2003)
Kanye West – Flashing Lights (album: Graduation) (2007)
The New Pornographers – Electric Version (album: Electric Version) (2003)
Pollo del Mar – A Flash of Green (album: Big Waves – Five Decades of Surf Rock) (2007)
Queen - Flash (album: Queen – The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III) (2002)
Royksopp- Sparks (album: Live EP-Royksopp’s Night Out) (2006)
Sparks – Let the Monkey Drive (album: Exotic Creatures of the Deep) (2008)

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My, My, That sounds familiar…

baldyman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:52:17 +0000

You’ve probaly already picked up on the story that Coldplay’s track ‘Viva La Vida’ is allegedly based on the tune from a track by NYC band Creaky Boards.

Now then…let me make it clear that I am not casting aspersions in any direction (looks a Lawyer)…and how would I know which came first anyway???

However, pop over to the Creaky Boards Myspace [here] and have a listen to the track ‘The Songs I Didn’t Write’ then you can form your own opinion.

For a little more background info and a look at Creaky Boards’ video of the track, click [here] for The Sun newspaper’s article.

Coldplay: Full Album Stream

baldyman — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:14:43 +0000

Coldplay have decided to allow fans to stream the full “Viva La Vida”album at their Myspace – a full week before the official album release.

If you visit their Myspace you will need to add them as a friend and click on the banner link at the top of the page. You will then be able to stream the full album.

There is, unfortunately, a draw-back for anyone who is in Belgium, Holland, Switzerland and USA…the stream will not be available to you in those countries. If that gives you a problem, you might want to read [here]

Visit their Myspace [here]

Coldplay – Viva La Vida released

baldyman — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:05:03 +0000

With the release of the new Coldplay album “Viva La Vida“, there have been a number of posts on the blogs with tracks to sample.

Anyone interested in hearing the album might want to try The Mix Tape Podcast which appears to have the entire album posted.

Visit the site [here]

TRIGGER: Vasectomy

baldyman — Sat, 24 May 2008 11:05:03 +0000

The idea for this trigger came about when I was listening to a program on local radio where they were discussing the merits of the vasectomy operation.

Me being me, I saw the ‘lighter’ side and thought it might provoke a little mirth with you…the readers.

By the way…I am qualified to see the ‘lighter side’, having paid my dues and seen the more ‘painful side’ of this medical procedure many years ago. (coughs…and checks…)

I got to thinking what songs could best be used with a subject like this and I came up with the tracks below.

BUT I’m sure YOU can think of better ones. Why not leave a comment with your suggestion and if possible I’ll do an update post giving due credit for the suggestions.

Go on, give it a go…..

So the trigger is…

vasectomy [va-sek-tuh-mee]

-noun

surgical excision of the vas deferens, or of a portion of it: performed to effect sterility in men.

-synonyms

the snip, the chop, firing blanks

Tracks

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets [Web]
Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls Of Fire [Web]
Elvis Presley – There Goes My Everything [Web]
New Kids On The Block – Hangin’ Tough [Web]
Queen – Another One Bites The Dust [Web]
Coldplay – I Will Fix You [Web]
Meatloaf - I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) [Web]
Nat King Cole – Unforgettable [Web]

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Coldplay: Violet Hill Video

baldyman — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:03:28 +0000

The official video for ‘Violet Hill’ the latest single from Coldplay and taken from their new album “Viva La Vida”, has been released.

Watch the video for ‘Violet Hill’:

On a slightly lighter and tongue in cheek note, I also spotted this version during my travels. Very well crafted and with several messages in there….

Watch Violet Hill (Dancing Politicians):

Coldplay: Buy One Get One Free

baldyman — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:32:42 +0000

Not satisfied with a free download of their single [see this post] and free gig tickets [see this post], fans of Coldplay who download one track from the new album will automatically be offered another track free-of-charge.

Lead singer Chris Martin is reported as saying “As I said before nobody buys albums any more, certainly nobody buys full albums and we’ve made an album that you have to have from start to finish.”

‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’ is released on June 12

Visit their Website [here]

Coldplay: Free Concert Tickets

baldyman — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:05:23 +0000

After the success of their free single download (2,000,000+ in first week), the band are now taking registrations for tickets to their free concerts in London and New York.

The band will play London’s Brixton Academy on June 16 and New York’s Madison Square Garden on June 23.

Visit their website [here] to register. All applications will go into a prize draw, the results of which will be announced on June 5th.

Coldplay are giving away one grand prize for the New York show. One winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to the concert from anywhere in the world including tickets, flights and accommodation.

Coldplay: Free MP3 Download

baldyman — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:22:00 +0000

With effect from 12.15pm (UK Time) on 29th April (tomorrow), you can go to Coldplay’s web site and download their new single ‘Violet Hill’ for FREE – That’s one whole week before it goes on sale from digital download sites.

The single is taken from their forthcoming album “Viva La Vida” which is due for release in June.

They are also performing a free concert at Brixton Academy (London) on Monday 16th June and a free show at Madison Square Garden (New York) on Monday 23rd June. Tickets will not be available for sale and you need to check their website from 29th April for details on how to get tickets.

Visit their Website [here]