Seb Does Skynrd's Almighty 'Freebird.'

On Sunday I took a local trip over to Camden Town and just happened to catch regular

street performer and guitar artist Sebastian. I had to stop in my tracks as he was thrashing

out a brilliant version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Freebird, often considered to be one of the greatest

guitar solos of the Rock genre.

But I wondered why he positioned himself in the main, now traffic free Camden High

 Street, where busy Sunday crowds passed by him nonchalantly, as he often performs down

by Camden Lock or even sometimes by Camden Station where larger crowds stop by to

watch him.

Seb's guitar amp didn't seem as loud as usual. I think he said something about having volume

restrictions. But he seemed thrilled with the short video above that I sent him.

I last caught him a couple of years ago when he was down by Camden Lock thrashing out his

Heavy Metal repertoire HERE.

Some links for Sebastian...

INSTAGRAM   Linktr.ee  &   Youtube

Happy Birthday Mick Jagger.....83 Today

Happy Birthday Sir Mick Jagger who turned 83 today. It must be said that Jagger is

a physical phenomena due to his strict healthy lifestyle and exercise regime.

And while other Rock legends fall by the wayside or are just simply calling it a day,

Jagger is still going strong.

As the frontman of The Rolling Stones, the group have been going strong since they

first formed back in 1962. And the group took up the mantle as the top premier commercial

Rock band after The Beatles split up in 1970.

The Stones had planned for a big U.S Concert tour this year but sadly it was cancelled due

to the declining health of band member Keith Richards. But they're hopeful that another

Tour will be arranged for next year in 2027. And it must be some consolation to know that their

latest Album 'Foreign Tongues' has just become their 15th No 1 selling Album.

My Top Favourite Rolling Stones hits...

1.  Tumbling Dice. 2. Brown Sugar. 3. Honky Tonk Woman. 4. Jumping Jack Flash. 5. Hot Stuff.

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Kirk Douglas on The Dick Cavett Show

Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas reflects on his lengthy time in the movies in a 1992

 recording from The Dick Cavett Show.

Douglas also opens up about his new passion for writing, something his pal John Wayne

didn't fully approve of. And he also ponders on the merits of Marlon Brando's method

acting style.

Dick Cavett is still with us at the age of 89 and is considered to be one of the last of the great conversationalists.

KIRK DOUGLAS   1916 - 2020

MORE VIDEOS AT DICK CAVETT

Beautiful Canterbury.......And The Westgate Gardens.

I had almost forgotten that I had some unattended video footage from my visit to

Canterbury in Kent in late May this year. So here's a few bits that I managed to put

together. Such a shame though that I made my visit there a bit too early in the Summer

as there was no annual floral display lining the banks of the River Stour, something

visitors and tourists look forward to. Although by now I'm sure it's awash with colour.

But I did catch sight of the 200 year old oriental plane tree.

VISIT WESTGATE GARDENS CANTERBURY

MY ORIGINAL PHOTO BLOG POST HERE

A Summer Evening by The Canal

While on my way to do some more house clearing at my friend's house not too far away from

the Little Venice Canal, I thought I'd stop by and snap a few photos on my phone. It was after

all a beautiful evening and quite warm.

This is of course the very sight of the annual Little Venice Canal Festival held during

the first May Bank Holiday each year, although I missed this year's festivities.

Looking around the canal houseboats where a young couple were dancing, I was curious what the

bubble machines in the water were for. So I asked the two young boat owners what was their purpose.

Apparently they're water filters placed there by the Water Authorities to stop dirty water and

rubbish seeping further down the Canal and into the more exclusive parts of the Canal.

A Trip to Mount's Bay.

Just a short video from last month when I was in West Cornwall and visiting Mount's Bay.

I was keen to see the layout of the castle Island of St Michael's Mount after the devastation of

the big storm last February, when the Island lost eighty percent of it's trees.

Managed by The National Trust, the Island features a medieval castle and priory that dates

back to the 12th century.

And so in this short video I was observing the boatmen at Marazion bringing back

some tourists from the Island. And I do remember it being a very blustery and windy day.

Full June Holiday post HERE.

 

Mahler's 8th Symphony Reaction...Simply the Greatest.

Being a huge fan of Reaction Videos I was really surprised to discover GIDI'S Channel.

He of course is a huge Hip Hop fan. And so I was really amazed that he is an admirer

of big Classical music pieces.

And it's clear to see that he was blown away by this performance of Gustav Mahler's 8th

Symphony, although I have pushed the video forward so you can witness his reaction

to the big thundering climax at the end. And what a climax it is. Some say the greatest ending

of any symphony. It certainly is in my books.

Even the Conductor of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra looks emotionally shattered at the end,

with the audience prepared to stay silent until he is ready for the applause.

'THIS TOOK ME TO A BETTER PLACE. IT FELT

LIKE I WAS FLOATING IN THE MIDDLE OF
THE OCEAN. IT WAS GUIDING ME TO A BETTER PLACE.'

GIDI.

Many Classical music fans seem to prefer Mahler's 2nd Symphony, and Gidi even does a

reaction to that one as well. But I find the explosive ending a bit messy and all over the place.

And it just doesn't seem to know when to end, hence the famous quote by Mahler (above)

when he says 'When I have reached a summit I leave it with great reluctance........

More of GIDI'S Reactions HERE.