Miscellaneous Musings

  • Gimme Back My Heart Andrew Bird

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    Never underestimate the power of music. These past few years, I’d almost forgotten that. Forgotten that some music has the power to possess you. Music that turns your skin to goose flesh. Music that makes the hair on your arms stand on end. Music that makes your throat taut and tense. Music that leaves you

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  • Favourite Lyrics

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    A couple of days ago it was revealed that the UK’s favourite song lyric is “One” by U2. While it’s undoubtedly a beautiful song, it wouldn’t make my top ten. I’m more inclined to go for the lyric that came in at number 2 in the poll by VH1: “How Soon Is Now?” by The

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  • Three Figures

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    If you take a walk from the tram stop on the Van Limburg Stirumstraat in the Westerpark borough of Amsterdam, and head towards the park entrance on the Haarlemmerweg, you’ll find yourself accompanied by three rather unusual figures. Cast in bronze, these life-size statues seem to be taking a leisurely walk towards the gates of

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