Cinema Review

Reality Killed The Video Star; Robbie Williams From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (8 days old)

Spotify have been generous to put this up for listening. It's a strange album with little direction but great production and some gems in there. It can't quite find it's way but I like it because of … more

Diana Krall - Royal Albert Hall From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (15 days old)

Went to see Diana Krall this week on her first night at the Royal Albert Hall. This is the 2nd time I have seen her live and this time she was much more relaxed and out to have fun which she did. She … more

Let It Rain - Tracy Chapman From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (20 days old)

Whilst sorting out my huge music collection, it's great to rediscover stuff and this week it's Tracy Chapman's 2002 album Let It Rain which also enters my Best Albums of All Time list. It's such a … more

KIF From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (30 days old)

At last something really different which fills my recent musical void, the CD Kiff featuring supreme guitarist David 'Fuze' Fiuczynski. It's avant garde jazz/rock and intelligently cool. Fuze's playin… more

Some that I didn't like From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (32 days old)

Whilst have a run with new CD's from Tony Christie and Tom Jones, there are 4 new albums which I don't like and which are so disappointingly run-of-the-mill it makes me angry. Come on - try, try for g… more

24 Hours Tom Jones From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (32 days old)

Another strong album from another singer of some standing. I am truly amazed at this CD as Jone's voice seems to be better than it ever was. I am not really a fan though I do like him but the tracks o… more

Made In Sheffield Tony Christie From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (32 days old)

I am not going to write much about this album as you must trawl the web and see the plaudits is has already received. Suffice to say it is rich and flawless with Christie's voice probably at it's best… more

Filmic Halloween Special From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (33 days old)

Hi, Here is the playlist for my Halloween Special Show on www.radionowhere.org Copy and paste this link into your web browser to listen to it. www.radionowhere.org/8.Oct.2009%20F.mp3 In Trac… more

Filmic Halloween Special From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (37 days old)

Early spooks for you, my Filmic Halloween Special airs tonight on Radio Nowhere at 9pm. A full hour of film music from suspense, thriller and horror movies plus lots of other fun stuff. It was a hoot … more

Bronte and a BIG Thank You From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (41 days old)

Just a quick line to give a HUGE Thank You to my blog and Twitter friends who have written to me over the weekend about the loss of my little cat Bronte. It has meant a lot and given me a lot of comfo… more

Barbra Streisand Love Is The Answer From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (41 days old)

Sure you haven't missed all the Streisand talk in Radio 2, plus there is the Jonathan Ross and Paul Gambacinni interviews - the reclusive lady has a new album out, her first for about 4 years called L… more

Bronte From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (43 days old)

Been a few weeks since I have written, case of work and holidays. And although my blog is about music and films - today it's about my cat Bronte. Bronte died this morning at 6.30. For those who are… more

Blog Pictures 2 From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (43 days old)

Damn - just as I published my last post, they all appeared.… more

Blog Pictures From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (43 days old)

I seem to have lost my profile picture and my header photo? Is anyone else having a problem like this today?… more

Filmic 2 From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (64 days old)

Here is the playlist for Filmic Show 2 which went out last night on www.radionowhere.org You can catch it again on Thursday 24th Septemebr and it will shortly be available to download as a podcast in… more

Filmic 2 Unleashed! From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (65 days old)

My 2nd Filmic Show goes out tonight at 9pm BST on www.radionowhere.org All things filmic where music is concerned, themes, cues and songs from movies and not forgetting those dodgy covers. Also the… more

Top 10 Anthemics From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (72 days old)

A family thing but great fun: At bank holidays, Christmas etc., we pick a theme and then have to compile a Top 10. This August Bank Holiday it was our Top 10 Anthemic tracks. This is what I dredged u… more

Mike Oldfield From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (76 days old)

Something rare, I am sitting down, well lounging really, with my partner listening to music on a wet, grey and quite miserable Bank Holiday Sunday evening after a good dinner. In the space of say 45 m… more

Film Show 1 From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (92 days old)

http://www.radionowhere.org/13.Aug.2009%20F.mp3 This is the link to my debut Filmic show on Radio Nowhere. Now busy working on my 2nd show, if anyone has a favourite piece of film music - let me kn… more

Filmic on RadioNowhere From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (94 days old)

I am beside myself with excitement as tomorrow night at 9pm I debut with my own show called Filmic on Radio Nowwhere, a brilliant, fun and ecletic internet radio station whom have been so welc… more

Harry Patch [In memory of] Radiohead From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (101 days old)

Spend £1 and spend it now. Go to Radiohead's website http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/ and download Harry Patch [in memory of]. It is one of the most heartbreaking pieces of music I have ever … more

Music Day From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (107 days old)

Quite a day yesterday as got some serious downloading done to the ipod: 13 tracks of The Coasters. Fab and funny kinda doo wappers of the 50's who had a string of hits like Yakkety-Yak and Charlie … more

Roy Orbison From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (112 days old)

Caught up with the BBC 4 documentary on Roy Orbison last night. It would be pointless me writing about THE voice as everyone, wether you like it or not, knows THE voice. Instead I want to write about … more

THE FRIENDS OF MR CAIRO - Jon and Vangelis From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (113 days old)

What an extraordinary album this is, somehow old fashioned enough to be called so but also beggars it to be played every so often. Released in 1981 it's most successful track being State of Independen… more

Ghost In The Machine - Police From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (120 days old)

This week I played this album, fancied a little bit of retro [1981]. Even now I get totally distracted by Stewart Copeland's terrific drumming/percussion. I had never heard drumming like when I first … more

Coverville Podcast From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (127 days old)

Today's audible treat is a catch up on one of the Podcasts I subscribe to: Brian Ibbotts wonderfull Coverville. www.coverville.com Just listening to a cool cover of Michael Jackson's I Want You Back… more

Blog comments From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (127 days old)

Have been doing this blog for 3 years and never received comments which are 'advertising'! What's that all about? Made me very angry and deleted both. A new way of hiving no doubt and a very lazy thin… more

Ben Clempson From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (129 days old)

Last Thursday saw our hospital radio station's 2nd Acoustic Night at Dockers in Leamington Spa. Probably the hottest night of the week long heatwave, we tumbled out onto the street but still the music… more

Soundboard From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (135 days old)

Have just downloaded the new software from Ambrosia called Soundboard and am mightily impressed: "The concept of Soundboard is similar to the “cart machines” that once populated radio stations — de… more

The Plot Thickens - Galliano From topofthestairs ^Pro in TOP OF THE STAIRS MUSIC (139 days old)

By chance I heard this eclectic group a couple of weeks ago and remembered I had an album of theirs: The Plot Thickens. I revisited it last week and it is superb. Where are they now I ask? The interne… more