I'm a sucker for that rootsy blend of country, bluegrass, folk and rock that was LA “Country Rock” circa 1968-69… but I've always had a nagging doubt about those early years, and that doubt has grown over time due to … Continue reading
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The more I look at those new iOS7 icons, the better they become. They may look “odd” to some (and downright juvenile to the more superficial commentators), but they are extremely clever and do a number of design “jobs-to-be-done” very well.
Continue readingSo, Apple and TV. Let’s see what everyone seems to think will happen… A physical television set, A fancy and unknown new control mechanism, Apps on AppleTV, Apple delivering TV content. I think the answer will be a little different.
Continue readingI believe we’re up to 1965. Now it gets quite a bit more difficult to select a single song without upsetting legions of complex, luscious harmony infused pop classic productions. But let’s try. 1965: You’re So Good To Me “What?” …
Continue readingApple is DOOMED, DOOMED, I tells you. Or perhaps not, if you have a modicum of sense… But I do think I’ve finally understood the last 18 months of Apple and how a company with such a tremendous level of revenue and profits can fall foul of bizarre expectations.
Continue readingOut of all the songs that Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys have produced, it’s odd that it is this one particular song that has always struck such a chord with me. Why? Find out the story.
Continue readingSo, The Beach Boys. 2012. Reunion. Problematic, cynical and shrink wrapped with a patchy album. Many have compared the new album to Today or Summer Days… But what about that Mike Love?
Continue readingApple prides itself on the elegance and simplicity of its designs and user interfaces. Most of its products from the last 15 years have defined both the industries they compete in and the chapters on iconic design in weighty coffee … Continue reading
A couple of other folks have chosen their favourite songs by an artist during a particular set of years. Thought I’d hop on and give it a go. No surprise that I’m doing the Beach Boys.
Continue readingHmmm. A couple of weird things about that “rock” collection of Beatles songs “Tomorrow Never Knows”…
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