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btw I’m not sure I’ve said hi to @zephyr yet so…. “Hi”

;¬)

I think I saw a comment from you as to why the music here was so ooollllllllllldddddddd

And you are absolutely, 100% correct. ;D

WE NEED SOME MODERN STUFF!!

{ahem}

Anyone can jump in if they have some….
[as @pedant said, there are no ‘rules’ as such. Can be anything – usually I and a few others try and find something that ‘fits’ the episode, which is often fun, but anything is also fine]

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timely posting of Ian Dury there. And Ells’s always timely.

Now, not linking to you but if you’re reading this pedant – look away now!
[fingers in ears and nah nah nah nah naaaahhhhhhhannhhaahhhhhahahhhh…]

Hi @Thane15 (both of you!)
So – if I remember correctly you hadn’t heard much of the Smiths or Morrissey.
Now, he has produced a LOT of music, first with the Smiths and then solo.
I tried picking ‘some’ and easily had 20+. I boiled that down to 15, then 10 and now just 5.

By the end it was becoming arbitrary and basically “which is the least offensive?” – and this from an artist who enjoys offending with his lyrics and themes (National Front Disco anyone?).
I also removed all his really miserabalist stuff (and that was after ignoring the truly awful miserable stuff !).
So, some Smiths then some solo…. ‘enjoy’ may or may not happen.

William it was really nothing
Please Please Please let me get what i want
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Every day is like Sunday
I know its gonna happen someday
ah bugger it I happen to have these two links so…
I have forgiven Jesus
Irish Blood, English Heart

I know I’ll regret not posting to other stuff as his albums can be patchy but often have one or two gems.
hey ho

[you can take your fingers out of your ears now pedant]

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wow – @Thane15 – Tin Machine then some rough an’ tough Reeves Gabrels (not someone I was aware of).

It blew out the cobwebs!

To calm it all down I’ll stick a choon here for the latest episode, Smile.

Bit of an obvious one, but hell, I can be obvious once in a while can’t I?

;¬)

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I think everyone’s said what I had thought about the episode better than I (initially I thought it enjoyable if a bit slight, but I’m wondering if it was because of when I saw it – maybe I’ll try again tonight).

So, what have we got in terms of bonkerising-food?

– Mirrors (Bill’s choice to go with either Heather/Pilot or the Doctor as well as other ones that others have noted)
– Mirrors (needed for self portraits)
– A promise he’s kept by staying on Earth for 50 years.. so made around 1967? kinda the time he first regenerated…. purely coincidental I’m sure….
– A Vault [see ‘promise’]
– Unfortunate ships (Mary Celeste, Medusa though maybe that’s just the first episodes that actually have unfortunate ships!).
– Circles (in the Rembrandt self portrait [see ‘mirrors’] and in the title sequence;
– David Bowie (yeah, its just us but hey, what the hell!)

So – is Moffatt coming ‘full circle’ back to the first regeneration and a promise the Doctor made…?

Any particular aliens around that time {cough} ?

Not sure emojis are a theme…

;¬)

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ah – seems I didn’t give credit enough to Phaseshift for his Egg whisk as well as his nods to Shada and Professor Chronotis

Somehow I thought of Blenkinsopthebrave – was it the wine I’d been drinking linking my thoughts to that great gentleman’s wine cellar??
{sigh}
I’ll never know, but only a man of his class would say “nay, not I but this other”.

;¬)

As for @redlemons – aw c’mon, I reckon there’s more bonkers theories in people here yet!

btw – did anyone else see/ think that the vault was damaged? I think I saw a part of the door that exposed the inner workings of the lock (but I’m not saying this was done by the Doctor).

hey ho – monitoring or breaking in…….?

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yep @pedant – I wouldn’t even have known of other versions to steer away from !

;¬)

btw @thane15 Puro – I did chuckle to myself when I imagined you talking to individual musicians in the orchestra and explaining how you’d like their part of the Eno track to sound in an Eno-esque way (“Could you play it like you’re falling over on the moon?” or “play it so it makes you want to move your body like this“)

😀

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As I was saying, “Hi” to the new members like @redlemons and @smallgreenplant – I do love Odin’s ravens (I love the poetry of ‘Thought’ and ‘Memory’ scouring the world for Odin) and any theory involving them is fun!
(apologies if I’ve missed others – not intentional !)

If you’d like you can leave some thoughts on your favourite Doctor (or simply the one that is ‘yours’), or maybe just Memories in general.

And anyone and everyone is welcome to pop a tune on the Music thread !

:¬)

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Just wanted to say “hi” to all the new faces (and of course the old ones too!).

Really great to hear new people diving in – especially when they have properly bonkers theories!

;¬)

So I thought I’d try one. Or two. Actually, one’s a theory and one’s a “ooh, ah that’s tricksy”.

So – the vault.
Is it:
– the Doctor
– Bill
– Tardis
– Egg Whisk of Rassilon (thanks blenkinsopthebrave!)
– Susan
– The Master
or….
– is it empty ?!??

Yep – is it empty and simply a hellishly difficult box to open (unlike the Pandorica ho ho) which acts as a honeytrap for the Universe’s master criminal/ monster/ Doctor…

Or – is it empty which makes the Doctor even more worried when he opens it!???!

Now – how best to get into a vault. Well, he has form in this (Time Heist) so maybe we’ll see Saibra again?
And by ‘see’ I mean see her as whoever’s appearance can open the vault*

*I don’t watch the Trailers as I’m a silly Spoilersphobe (sweetie) but those rascals who make the trailers could have a field day with a character like Saibra and sending rumours of characters’ returns through the Whoniverse…

{cough}

;¬)

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@countscarlioni – thank you soooo much for telling us (or was it only me??!) that its Reynolds!
I was pulling my (non-existent) hair out as to those prints!

And I know this is probably irrelevant as its been many many years since I saw Educating Rita and I’ve no idea if there are deliberate or accidental echoes of it in the opening scene of The Pilot, but I’ve an urge to re-watch it now!

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ha ha @Thane15 – splurge away!
And yes – it was Social Network I was mainly thinking of (though I’ve heard great things about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo soundtrack and ‘music inspired by…’ he did).

In terms of Eno, I am genuinely impressed by him. Its just that every time I think “oh, that’s interesting” about something, somehow he’ll be connected.

Its like ‘Two Degrees of Separation’ with him !

As for conducting something by him (I’m guessing the album Apollo Atmospheres and Soundtracks)… blimey!
In some ways I’m surprised he actually had a ‘score’ rather some ‘visualisation’ or ‘map’ (unless that’s what was foisted on you!!).

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@wolfweed – just also wanted to say its good to have your eagle eyes back!

;¬)

btw, not sure if anyone else has mentioned, but Bill is very much a Companion for this forum.
Her theories as to what is happening are indeed more insane than what is actually happening.

And I like to think that Moffat is speaking directly through certain lines when he says things like “not later than six o’clock!” (ie when this show should be broadcast!) and “I’ll have to up my game” when faced with fans’ theories which are…. more bonkers than even he could dream up!

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oooooohhh @Thane15 – I’ve never heard that version of Hurt with Bowie !

Thanks!!

And Eno, well, Brian Bloody Eno is everywhere (I like him, I listen to his stuff when reading and An Ending (Ascent) is still one of the great pieces, but its somehow “he’s not part of that as well!!??!” with him!).

;¬)

I’ll admit that NIN were a band I only knew in a glancing way, though Reznor’s recent scores have been really interesting for me.

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@phaseshift – that is a great version of the Passenger! Not heard that version before!

I got to Bowie too but via a different route. After people here mentioned The Lodger I went back to his album to have a listen and see if anything there useful for bonkerising.

Its not a favourite of mine in any way, so here’s the only one worth smiling about (and it is a great song!).

Actually though, for this episode the only “pilot” related song I have is this – which doesn’t really fit, but is quite a good song!

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phew !

LOTS of great comments – and far to many names to @ back to but really loved reading all your thoughts.

I’ve only seen it the once (last night) and will re-watch now that I’m armed with what you’ve all seen, but some thoughts…

If my memory from last night is not faulty… I loved how Bill got into danger in the end, ignored the Doctor’s warning, touched the alien/watery thing and through her own strength pulled back and rescued herself. This is a companion who can look after herself!

Is it just me or did the actress who played Heather remind you of Clara? I don’t think its a plot point, but it certainly had me wondering if it was deliberate (I now don’t think it was!)

Not a fan of the new title music (or if its not new, then on first listen last night). Beefier bass notes and shriller ‘weeee oo weee ooo’. And quicker tempo. Again, I don’t have a professional ear and should re-listen but… ah well.
Having said that I should also admit that I have a new TV (hooray!) but its sound is worse (like so many of the new thinner TVs). What you give up in weight/ thickness, you lose in speakers etc. Ah well, will have to re-watch using headphones methinks as I also missed some dialogue.

Bill Potts – as in Bill & Ben ??

@mudlark and @pedant – you mention The Snow Queen (which I haven’t read) but another literary ship that had a mind and needed a companion is The Ship Who Sang by Anne McCaffrey. Not sure if there’s any connection, but it was a ship who needed a companion/ pilot.

@mersey @phaseshift – am loving the Rembrandt musings; perhaps he was in the Tardis at one point then..?
And yes – Love Will Tear Us Apart Again brought a smile!

Too many other people to tag but loving that so many are back and new members beginning to chat too (hi @redlemons ).

oh, and yes @Thane15 /Puro – hi-waisted jeans are fashionable again as are practically all fashions from mid 80’s onwards (in fact ‘new’ fashions which don’t simply recycle the old don’t seem to exist except maybe Japanese-influenced new-goth extremely clean deep black and white).
Honestly, I have to walk through ‘fashionable’ / hipsterland (Shoreditch, Hoxton and Dalston) and am confronted by the styles I grew up through. And if I’m honest I think they are some of the most unflattering styles I can think of !
[ends the fashion update from the least fashionable man on the planet!]

;¬)

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ah @pedant – two classics there. I’ve also got a fondness for that period.

I’ve just looked up when they came out and I had thought I was a teenager but seems I was even younger! Weird how the memory plays tricks.

@Thane15 – the song you were trying to remember is one Pedant shared by Thea Gilmore.
I’m still thanking him for the Minnie Ripperton though !

;¬)

So, I won’t be watching Who tonight as I’m with my brothers eating and drinking and talking. I’ll catch up with the good Doctor later over the weekend.

So – here’s a track for those whose wait ends tonight !

(and if your wait is in any way closer to the subject matter, then bravo!)

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aw – sorry for the headache inducing The Normal !

Obviously this track sprang to mind (only because of the title mind, though Moffat’s obviously a fan!)

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Hi @mersey – I don’t have anything to add, I just think I’d say how I appreciated your desire of a re-appraisal of Seven.

I’ll admit that my interest in Who waned around that time, but it wasn’t McCoy’s fault (it was as much to do with my changing interests and age).

I think that actually McCoy has or will have the ‘most under-appreciated’ tag that Richard Hill used to have in rugby (a reference that may escape many, but still – there’s a lot of support out there).

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ooh – just caught up on a couple of the tracks above.

@thane15 Eva Cassidy – thanks, a beautiful voice (though maybe I’m like Spawn, perhaps it will take me a little longer to truly appreciate this kinda singer-songwriter)

@pedant Minnie Ripperton – a perfect song.
I had heard it first perhaps on a mixtape from a mate. I’d no idea who it was, so thanks for reminding me of a song I haven’t heard in years and who it was.

wow – that’s just perfect. Right, off out now and a perfect track to do it on! *

Puro – in terms of music to annoy others with, I used to have this as my ringtone. It was a pragmatic choice (I could even hear it if I had headphones and loud music on) as well as being a tad contrary.

But I had to change it as it began to grate on me let alone anyone else!

;¬)

* may have to listen to Minnie again now….

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Thanks @pedant – I’ve always thought that that was a Patti Smith track!
Its a great track but didn’t know it wasn’t the original.

So hopefully that’s laid any claim I might possibly have had to knowing anything about music to bed now.

;¬)

Mind you, I think I’ve already done that when I admitted here before that I told the Sandkings (minor 80’s/ 90’s band I saw live) that I thought their version of Phil Collins’ song Tomorrow Never Knows was a great choice for an end song (confusing the bassist no end).
I was 20 and somehow had missed hearing the original by that other slightly famous band… their name will come to me…

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fantastic – some music for me to listen to tonight!

as that may be others’ mornings or afternoons or whatever, I’ll post the Boss track that made me smile (in a fist-pumping way of course).

:¬)

Actually I had it originally as a “Who is back and no doubt there’ll be a fair bit of running so here’s a track for the companion!”

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ha ha!! @pedant darn it – Nick Cave was my back up ammunition!

;¬)

Though I did have a ‘go nuclear’ option, but its dark and personal so… best not!

however – Thea Gilmore – jesus. Yes.
This evening I was just spinning around the whirlygig of music on youtube, propelled by the Boss (but taking in Damien Rice, Knopfler, Clapton and stuff) and so wasn’t prepared for that.

To be honest, not sure anything would’ve prepared me for that.

I’ve nothing to ping back in that vein and the silly thing I found to send back to you with a smile (or *smile*) now seems… well, silly.
Perhaps tomorrow.

But (honestly) thanks for the track.

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Hey @jimthefish – yes, Capaldi nails it there.
Something to live up to.

Hopefully it was here on the Sofa where @Thane15 (and others) were talking about the joys of reading.
I’ve got a bit of time back (ie I now don’t have to ‘think’ about planning some time to read!) and have been devouring books.
Just munched through Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere (hadn’t read before; didn’t see all the original series and if I saw any of it I can’t remember it).
Loved it. Just beforehand I’d read China Mieville’s Un Lun Dun which (for me) owes to Gaiman what Gaiman owes to Douglas Adams.
I keep thinking each Mieville book I read will be better (I liked Kraken more, and The City and the City even more) but… still get the feeling he’s either got better inside of him or he’s circling around and around.

Also read Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine. For me I can only take sips of Bradbury and leave it again for a decade – there’s only so many smells of taffy, dripping summers, fairgrounds and sepia memories (especially as I grew up in a new town in england and not 1930’s America). But, but but…. to dip into that always-summer memory of time and place is wonderful and heartbreaking and life affirming.

What else…. ? Started Persepolis but just ran out of energy and stopped. Will start again. Also some slightly dark Japanese comic from the late 60’s (very stark ‘realistic’ storytelling). Not sure if I can connect with the usually male protagonists at all.

Next up – probably some comics (I was gifted a library of Jeff Lemire stuff !). And whatever pops out in the local Oxfam (I’m using it like a paying library – I really ‘should’ use the Library as an act of support, but enjoy the gentle gift-giving).

I really *must* get away on holiday, but so far I’ve travelled quite a lot with these books and am wholeheartedly loving it !

;¬)

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ha ha @pedant – no, I’m not going to play ping pong with you with “suicide music”.
That’s not me not wanting to play, more that the subject matter is just a tad….. raw.

Also I haven’t listened to Damien Rice in ages. ;¬)

Also (and why I’m dull) I’m just far too literal and so end up with stuff like Bonnie Prince Billie. *

But thanks for the Boss link as its good and does revive my hope that one day I’ll actually like an album by the Boss (I know I know – it is my loss, but there’s just something I struggle to get past. It may be the production, just the sound of Astury Park and The River, but I will dig them out again one day).

* actually someone I like is listening to a lot of ‘Black metal’ at the moment.
I tried it and found it…. far too theatrical and histrionic and… well, self-important. Far too pompous. But kinda hilarious too – I end up laughing at it and turning it off after a minute or so.
I’m assured that that is not the correct response, and so have not been invited to any gigs (I’d also probably look like a parent of one of the nu-goth-y audience and be woefully embarrassing!!)

;¬)

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ha ha @pedant – well, no, I’m not one of those who venerate at the altar of Mozzer.

I do distinctly remember that Top of The Pops performance (**UPDATE tried linking below but its dailymotion so didn’t embed; hey ho).

Seeing the gladioli I just thought…. “prat”.

I was 12.

However having an elder brother whose mate was very into music, meant I learnt that the Smiths were VERY IMPORTANT (as were the Doors it seemed). So I gradually opened my ears and thought “yeah, ok” (but Reel Around the Fountain is still a dirge!).

;¬)

Only you – that brings back memories too! (link to the original by Yazoo for those that haven’t heard it).

@thane15 – now, Dire Straits I was a massive fan of at around the same age and a bit older. Though that track I have no memory of. However Love Over Gold was one of my first CDs. I don’t listen to them much now but once every few years I’ll give it a listen (so thanks – its been a few years!).

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so, I’m enjoying learning.

This is a great forum where the central reason we’re here is great, but the conversation is far far richer.

So lets embrace that richness.

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@mudlark – I for one am not bored by this conversation (and the tune I’m about to post is not directed at you 😉 )

I love learning more about the world and so am hugely enjoying the history I’m learning from the Sofa – long may it continue.

Ancient History, Modern, this continent that nation… I for one, don’t give a fuck.

Its a small world – but there’s no reason to make it smaller.

I can make this more pointed but pointing is rude, so will skip back to the Music thread….

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ooooh Joy Division – haven’t heard that in ages – splurge away @pedant !

Now, I really really shouldn’t post this.
It has lots of swearing; its incoherent; your righthand-bar of recommendations will be soiled…

but…

@janetteb said “I can’t wait” on another thread and this just wouldn’t leave my head.

Truly – don’t listen if swearing or incoherent Rap is not your thang.
And I’m a bad man for liking this and giggling to myself about it – its childish and I’m worse.

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he – thanks fr that @thane15 ! certainly got me moving on this lazy Sunday morning!

Here’s something for those watching all those birds
(I did Elbow last time so this time….)

(oh, and as far as I know, “issue” can mean problem – its just that issue can mean other things too and doesn’t have to be a ‘problem’ as such)

;¬)

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Just wanted to say “hi” to the new members, as well as echo Craig’s call that its the PR dept. who made a news item of Bill’s sexuality.
A bit poor from them (bit of a stretch for it to be ‘news’ in this day and age), but clicks and all that.

Also (wrong thread but) great to hear our friends in Aus not too affected by the storm, but still – water is a massive pain so here’s hoping the damage isn’t too bad.

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lurky lurky lurky…..

So, as we approach the new series, thought I’d start looking for “waiting songs”.

This one has completely inappropriate lyrics to Who, bu its ok, they’re buried below the fuzz!

:¬)

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“pedant – thanks for that!

Out of curiosity I found that this is the B-side (I think I prefer it!).

I also found (thanks google) that there’s a documentary about Delia called The Delian Mode.

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and this is me being self indulgent (or maybe that’s always?).

When I was leaving my previous job a few years ago, this track came on my walkman on shuffle that morning as I approached the doors.
I laughed out loud (and probably worried a few people!).

That synchronicity won’t happen again, so as I reach the final day of this particular job, here is a gorgeous bit of George Harrison (though I never was a fan of the Spector lush orchestral stuff on this).

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ah well – Chuck is worth a couple of posts.

Bye bye Johnny B Goode

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So, I guess the only other one for this forum that makes sense is this (I’m sure I must have done this before but oh well)

Deep Breath – The Promised Land

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well, this is for @Thane15 who might need a good night’s sleep (he’s earned it).

 

 

though I doubt hearing it will lead to anything approaching sleep…

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Hey – thanks @thane15

My guess is Puro means Penderecki – but its scary and I have only heard snippets!

I’ll take the hugs as they’re less scary!

;¬)

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not a favourite or anything, in fact the only reason I know of it was that it was number one when i was born.

which was around now or so, so….

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so, I wanted to put something on here today that was uplifting, happy an joyful.

But its getting ever closer to midnight!

And this song is a recent one (and actually recent in coming out this year!)!!
It also begins with thoughts about babies and stuff though is actually about the ;human condition’ (whatever that is).

So, I’ll post it but am also looking for something….. lighter,

but I do love this.

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Not sure if anyone in the UK has been following the TV show called Tattoo (or Taboo?)

Its about a Coat and its friends a jaunty Hat and a Knife. They return to early 19th Century England bent on revenge of some sort.
The Coat glowers and mumbles its way around London docks and some countryside.

There’s loads of faces you’d recognise – Jonathan Pryce wheezes his part as a Powerful Person; Tom Hollander is a louche chemist; Mark Gatiss is Mark Gatiss in grotesque makeup who has wandered in from a different show set at the same period.
It must be an open set as Herrick has also wandered in, but no one knows he’s a vampire.

There’s also a bloke with tattoos in it, who’s often in or around water.

I’m not sure I’m enjoying it. The Coat is hardly a sympathetic character, though it is very striking, as it strides its way across muddy streets with a Purpose.
But I will keep watching as I’m not sure quite how the Coat will get its comeuppance.
Maybe it’ll end up in the water with the tattooed bloke.

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Enjoy your retirement Aretha.

sure, its not even one of her best, but hopefully you now have a sidebar of great songs….

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hi @Thane15 and @purofillion  thanks for the thanks !

I’ll be honest – I have no idea what the “curry song” and “Duck song” are but…..

There is NOTHING wrong with Duck songs !

Now – the song I wanted to link to is Elegy of a Duck from Peter and the Wolf arr. by Oliver Nelson and played by Jimmy Smith.

However – every version seems to have been removed by the copyright holders meaning that people that have never heard this great album don’t get a chance to hear a bit of it and possibly buy it. {sigh}

However, this guy has used it as a backing track to his animation video – what a great thing to have done!
Nothing wrong with duck songs….. 🙂

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well, I’ll admit that this isn’t really my area of expertise, but Black Sabbath played their final gig last night in Birmingham.

@phaseshift and others might be able to link to better tracks, but while looking for one to post I found this one and I simply liked the title, gave it a listen and thought “fair enough – its not War Pigs and isn’t ‘just’ about drugs*, losing one’s mind, etc etc”
(*well, not explicitly 🙂 )

🤘

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well, obviously we’re all waiting for Doctor Who and we’re waiting for the protracted “who will be the next who?” debate/media click-bait, but personally I’m looking forward to hearing the latest lyrical update to Bragg’s theme tune….

(I’ve posted the original before but y’know – I offer no apologies, its bloody great)

If you didn’t know he tends to update the verses depending on what’s going on in the world – it seems there’s always something to crow-bar in, though this is a good version from the Henry Rollins show.

And sometmes he plays with his mate Frank Turner (posted by a Jam fan – small world).

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@thane15 and @missrori – not sure I can find happy music or even heartening music, but I am particularly childish and silly, so here’s something (especially as I won’t get a chance to post again till weekend).

As I say, I’m childish so am amused by Trump’s incredibly thin skin and how he’s so hurt by the “small hands” jibe.

Would it be an act of protest to go to a Trump speech waving those huge foam hands you see at wrestling crowds?

Anyway, “big hands I know you’re the one” for some reason sprang to mind and the Violent Femmes are kinda fun.

btw @missrori – you say that some people have called you gullible. Well, I only know you from here but I cannot think of a time when anyone’s actually changed your mind, even when they’ve really tried!!

Oh – and this is real life – I’m actually typing this trying to say something to you and as far as I know I’m not an algorithm.

(if I were my musical choices would be better)

;¬)

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So, I guess this makes sense

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forgive me an appalling pun, but not such a happy monday, (though not quite “2016 you’re over – go away!”).

An excuse (for me at least) to listen to some great music that I rarely get into the mood to listen to – I shall overcome that darned ‘mood’ thing.

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so, at one point, this made complete sense posting this today as I won’t get chance later.

;¬)

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@arbutus – wow, Autumn Leaves. Haven’t listened to that in years and so listened to it like it was the first time.
Made me stop, not twiddle with my phone, not read something else while listening, not watch the TV.
My mood matched the song, so thank you sooooo much!

@missrori – I’m sure others have written better than I about the Doctor’s suffering. All I can say is – would he have been happy with himself if he hadn’t been kind? Yes, it led to pain, but he was true to himself and if he hadn’t then… well, the pain would’ve been different and (perhaps) harder to bear.

But this is the Music thread and as I’m crap with words here’s two things that sprang to mind!

Now, @thane15 chose a great song but with an unfortunate title(!).
S this one could seem ‘obvious’ but linking to it again is a little layered.

Its a song that many people who voted for Trump would actually appreciate (losing jobs, self respect etc).
Yet it’s message of hope is one we can all share.
Now, maybe that’s a good song to link to…

But, perhaps that’s a little ‘earnest’, so this next one is a lovesong, and though that’s not quite what I had in mind(!) what I was thinking about were small, personal acts of kindness.
That’s all we as individuals can do and its the ripples we send out.
Plus, this accent is not really particularly attractive, but the words and heartfelt delivery is for me all that matters.

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@Thane15 – Don’t fear the Jazz…..

:¬)

Its a bit of a sprawling genre and I’m always wary of genres anyway (its a all a bit subjective). Also it tends to close off listening to music as “I don’t like [ x ]” (which I’ve done farrr too much!).

Kind of Blue is very smooth jazz (and brilliant) so here’s some other smooth-ish jazz you may or may not like (skimming through my iTunes I’ve just been listening to the beginning of songs and thinking “oh yeah – that’s great I’ll find a link to it” so feel free to skip too!).

Ugetsu (from live album) Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers is a similar kind of smooth jazz to Kind of Blue (doing this from memory – haven’t re-heard the whole album and now can’t find the whole album online, so just linking to the title track).

Moanin’ – Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers (from a studio recording).

Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock – also quite smooth.

And I agree that as you say Be Bop can be a bit awkward, but here’s something a bit more upbeat and that may (may) get a foot tapping.
Charles Mingus – Better Git it in your Soul.

Mas Que Nada – Oscar Peterson.

…or in a galaxy far far away…. a bit of ragtime (I wish I could remember/ find what this is based on – John Williams says Benny Goodman but in my mind its someone else – its similar to That’s a Plenty – Sidney Bechet but its not that)

But for our very own Peter Capaldi, this is not smooth but kinda great:

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ahh @pedant – the opyimism of the Olympics.

For me one of the best parts was Elbow’s playing of Open Arms.
(I can’t find a good recording of it, so here’s the best audio of them playing it live I could find).
Obviously not written with Olympics in mind, their lyrics of “Open arms for broken hearts” etc was (for me) truly moving. I tear up now each time I hear it (yeah, I’m a big softy).

And as all this optimism is a bit sickly, here’s some grist (needed to create pearls).
Written by Londoners but I guess could be about most cities.

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