The Owl Service release from this year, Pattern Beneath The Plough is an ambient folk sound collage, incorporating lots of classic folk songs and film clips. It’s available on their Bandcamp. I also wrote a bit about it here…
open.substack.com/pub/thecampf...
open.substack.com/pub/thecampf...
The KLF's Chill Out and the enduring legacy of a personal cultural milestone
Exploring the unique and enduring legacy of 'ambient classic', Chill Out, and its numerous homages and tributes
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November 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Owl Service release from this year, Pattern Beneath The Plough is an ambient folk sound collage, incorporating lots of classic folk songs and film clips. It’s available on their Bandcamp. I also wrote a bit about it here…
open.substack.com/pub/thecampf...
open.substack.com/pub/thecampf...
Lamb mince, red wine, aubergine, potato, bit of bechemel and cheese on top.
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Lamb mince, red wine, aubergine, potato, bit of bechemel and cheese on top.
Who keeps gin in the fridge?
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Who keeps gin in the fridge?
Check your orders mate 😉
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Check your orders mate 😉
That’s where I saw them. Terrific gig.
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
That’s where I saw them. Terrific gig.
If ever you get chance to see The Waterboys live I’d heartily recommend it.
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If ever you get chance to see The Waterboys live I’d heartily recommend it.
Going to watch this tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Going to watch this tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.
The shrink wrap mince is a modern disaster. Our days are numbered.
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The shrink wrap mince is a modern disaster. Our days are numbered.
I’m 55 and have my ‘jazz years’ earmarked for 60-65. After that it’s death metal.
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I’m 55 and have my ‘jazz years’ earmarked for 60-65. After that it’s death metal.
Well aren’t we all a grumpy bunch this morning? FWIW I hit Genius on spelling bee in 15 mins and got Wordle in 4. Connections was a breeze too. Haven’t looked at strands as yet.
November 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Well aren’t we all a grumpy bunch this morning? FWIW I hit Genius on spelling bee in 15 mins and got Wordle in 4. Connections was a breeze too. Haven’t looked at strands as yet.
I do think his early vocals were great, he had a lovely style that veered from melancholic to euphoric. It was obvious he wasn’t the greatest vocalist but his swagger and charm ensured it meant little at the time. From 96 onwards he just couldn’t sing at all. Then he went bonkers.
November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I do think his early vocals were great, he had a lovely style that veered from melancholic to euphoric. It was obvious he wasn’t the greatest vocalist but his swagger and charm ensured it meant little at the time. From 96 onwards he just couldn’t sing at all. Then he went bonkers.