I don't think I have ever heard more sensible talk about music and the arts from a politician. How in heaven's name do folks like this get elected in Australia?
I've long had a soft spot for Australia since I first started watching Australian cinema in the 70s and 80s. Lots of excellent films like Breaker Morant and Picnic at Hanging Rock. Lots of good pop music too like Men at Work:
In the early 80s it was that song that turned me back on to pop music. There was also XTC:
Some of the best classical guitars in the world are made in Australia by people like Greg Smallman. They make some great wine too like Penfolds Grange. Then there are some recent pop stars like Gotye who just won a Grammy for Record of the Year for his song "Somebody That I Used to Know" (that I blogged about long ago!):
But I find the less pop-oriented musician Packwood even more interesting:
Wow. Australia is a fascinating place all right.
5 comments:
Your posts just keep getting better, and I didn't miss your feature on Wendy Carlos, much appreciated Bryan!
Thanks! I'm always looking for ideas for posts, so if you have something you would like to see me talk about, feel free to let me know.
Cloudpine put me onto your blog. Nice work! I'm from Australia by the way...
Thanks, mate!
A wise politician indeed. Quite a rarity.
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