Matty🌈🦄
@spectrophonics74.bsky.social
Music loving freak across the spectrum, from disco to punk to pop to obscure experimental pieces, based in Australia
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#ArtistFave15
#Machinations
#NewWave80sAustralia
Machinations are a new wave, synth alt-pop/dance/electro-funk live band formed in 1979/launched live in 1980; distinctive in Aus. for using a drum machine when pub rock ethos frowned on this rebellious alt-dance artistry. Still performing 45 years on…
#Machinations
#NewWave80sAustralia
Machinations are a new wave, synth alt-pop/dance/electro-funk live band formed in 1979/launched live in 1980; distinctive in Aus. for using a drum machine when pub rock ethos frowned on this rebellious alt-dance artistry. Still performing 45 years on…
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day8
Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes) -Kim Carnes
I was terrified of night noises as a kid so this song was all me, yet i loved horror and scary movies… those opening knocks are classic… “who is it?”
youtu.be/6szD0GTNVsM?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day8
Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes) -Kim Carnes
I was terrified of night noises as a kid so this song was all me, yet i loved horror and scary movies… those opening knocks are classic… “who is it?”
youtu.be/6szD0GTNVsM?...
December 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day8
Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes) -Kim Carnes
I was terrified of night noises as a kid so this song was all me, yet i loved horror and scary movies… those opening knocks are classic… “who is it?”
youtu.be/6szD0GTNVsM?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day8
Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes) -Kim Carnes
I was terrified of night noises as a kid so this song was all me, yet i loved horror and scary movies… those opening knocks are classic… “who is it?”
youtu.be/6szD0GTNVsM?...
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 130
"You can't find someone who doesn't want to be found." — Isabel Allende (“The House of the Spirits”, 1982)
youtu.be/JVgiBz3dFHM?...
"You can't find someone who doesn't want to be found." — Isabel Allende (“The House of the Spirits”, 1982)
youtu.be/JVgiBz3dFHM?...
December 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 130
"You can't find someone who doesn't want to be found." — Isabel Allende (“The House of the Spirits”, 1982)
youtu.be/JVgiBz3dFHM?...
"You can't find someone who doesn't want to be found." — Isabel Allende (“The House of the Spirits”, 1982)
youtu.be/JVgiBz3dFHM?...
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 8️⃣ Life in a Day - Simple Minds (1979)(Unofficial Magnum’s Extended Mixes- 5 Min30)
youtu.be/5cAWNJMBMio?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 8️⃣ Life in a Day - Simple Minds (1979)(Unofficial Magnum’s Extended Mixes- 5 Min30)
youtu.be/5cAWNJMBMio?...
December 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 8️⃣ Life in a Day - Simple Minds (1979)(Unofficial Magnum’s Extended Mixes- 5 Min30)
youtu.be/5cAWNJMBMio?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 8️⃣ Life in a Day - Simple Minds (1979)(Unofficial Magnum’s Extended Mixes- 5 Min30)
youtu.be/5cAWNJMBMio?...
#DecemberDuets
#MusicChallenge
8. Street Life - Randy Crawford and The Persuaders
youtu.be/IZ3BIfRav-E?...
#MusicChallenge
8. Street Life - Randy Crawford and The Persuaders
youtu.be/IZ3BIfRav-E?...
December 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#DecemberDuets
#MusicChallenge
8. Street Life - Randy Crawford and The Persuaders
youtu.be/IZ3BIfRav-E?...
#MusicChallenge
8. Street Life - Randy Crawford and The Persuaders
youtu.be/IZ3BIfRav-E?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
8. Spark (1985 - b-side to My Hearts on Fire)
One of those instrumental tracks you let keep playing on the vinyl single & 💗. A sombre jazz tune yet so machinations, that reminds me of the end of summer days & shimmering heat.
youtu.be/d-t5ww-C5E8?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
8. Spark (1985 - b-side to My Hearts on Fire)
One of those instrumental tracks you let keep playing on the vinyl single & 💗. A sombre jazz tune yet so machinations, that reminds me of the end of summer days & shimmering heat.
youtu.be/d-t5ww-C5E8?...
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
8. Spark (1985 - b-side to My Hearts on Fire)
One of those instrumental tracks you let keep playing on the vinyl single & 💗. A sombre jazz tune yet so machinations, that reminds me of the end of summer days & shimmering heat.
youtu.be/d-t5ww-C5E8?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
8. Spark (1985 - b-side to My Hearts on Fire)
One of those instrumental tracks you let keep playing on the vinyl single & 💗. A sombre jazz tune yet so machinations, that reminds me of the end of summer days & shimmering heat.
youtu.be/d-t5ww-C5E8?...
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day7
Dare Me - Pointer Sisters
Another top 10 smash for the band, a long time fave amongst a bunch of their classic dance tunes with some wild drag king action in the video!
youtu.be/3IprBx1OlBk?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day7
Dare Me - Pointer Sisters
Another top 10 smash for the band, a long time fave amongst a bunch of their classic dance tunes with some wild drag king action in the video!
youtu.be/3IprBx1OlBk?...
December 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day7
Dare Me - Pointer Sisters
Another top 10 smash for the band, a long time fave amongst a bunch of their classic dance tunes with some wild drag king action in the video!
youtu.be/3IprBx1OlBk?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day7
Dare Me - Pointer Sisters
Another top 10 smash for the band, a long time fave amongst a bunch of their classic dance tunes with some wild drag king action in the video!
youtu.be/3IprBx1OlBk?...
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 7️⃣ Spaceface (2002) Remix by Stonebridge (2018) 7 min20
youtu.be/cvP58T66zro?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 7️⃣ Spaceface (2002) Remix by Stonebridge (2018) 7 min20
youtu.be/cvP58T66zro?...
December 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 7️⃣ Spaceface (2002) Remix by Stonebridge (2018) 7 min20
youtu.be/cvP58T66zro?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 7️⃣ Spaceface (2002) Remix by Stonebridge (2018) 7 min20
youtu.be/cvP58T66zro?...
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 129
"Fine. Since the tea is not forthcoming, let's have a philosophical conversation." — Anton Chekhov (“Three Sisters”, 1901)
youtu.be/ttB2uj5-hCQ?...
"Fine. Since the tea is not forthcoming, let's have a philosophical conversation." — Anton Chekhov (“Three Sisters”, 1901)
youtu.be/ttB2uj5-hCQ?...
December 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 129
"Fine. Since the tea is not forthcoming, let's have a philosophical conversation." — Anton Chekhov (“Three Sisters”, 1901)
youtu.be/ttB2uj5-hCQ?...
"Fine. Since the tea is not forthcoming, let's have a philosophical conversation." — Anton Chekhov (“Three Sisters”, 1901)
youtu.be/ttB2uj5-hCQ?...
December 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
9. Execution of Love (1985, Album: Big Music)
The final 4th single from 2nd album Big Music didnt trouble the singles chart but is so wonderfully 80s with so many new wave sounds and flourishes to love
youtu.be/ezHGPlSVZd0?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
9. Execution of Love (1985, Album: Big Music)
The final 4th single from 2nd album Big Music didnt trouble the singles chart but is so wonderfully 80s with so many new wave sounds and flourishes to love
youtu.be/ezHGPlSVZd0?...
December 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
9. Execution of Love (1985, Album: Big Music)
The final 4th single from 2nd album Big Music didnt trouble the singles chart but is so wonderfully 80s with so many new wave sounds and flourishes to love
youtu.be/ezHGPlSVZd0?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
9. Execution of Love (1985, Album: Big Music)
The final 4th single from 2nd album Big Music didnt trouble the singles chart but is so wonderfully 80s with so many new wave sounds and flourishes to love
youtu.be/ezHGPlSVZd0?...
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 128
"Nothing is yours. It is to use. It is to share. If you will not share it, you cannot use it." — Ursula K. Le Guin (“The Dispossessed”, 1974)
youtu.be/Za1a-59hSRQ?...
"Nothing is yours. It is to use. It is to share. If you will not share it, you cannot use it." — Ursula K. Le Guin (“The Dispossessed”, 1974)
youtu.be/Za1a-59hSRQ?...
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 128
"Nothing is yours. It is to use. It is to share. If you will not share it, you cannot use it." — Ursula K. Le Guin (“The Dispossessed”, 1974)
youtu.be/Za1a-59hSRQ?...
"Nothing is yours. It is to use. It is to share. If you will not share it, you cannot use it." — Ursula K. Le Guin (“The Dispossessed”, 1974)
youtu.be/Za1a-59hSRQ?...
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 6️⃣ Let There Be Love (1991) ( Extended Mix Official) ( Original Mix on Real Life (1991))
youtu.be/-9rioVme5ns?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 6️⃣ Let There Be Love (1991) ( Extended Mix Official) ( Original Mix on Real Life (1991))
youtu.be/-9rioVme5ns?...
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 6️⃣ Let There Be Love (1991) ( Extended Mix Official) ( Original Mix on Real Life (1991))
youtu.be/-9rioVme5ns?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 6️⃣ Let There Be Love (1991) ( Extended Mix Official) ( Original Mix on Real Life (1991))
youtu.be/-9rioVme5ns?...
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day6
Goodbye Bad Times - Goorgio Moroder and Phil Oakey
A top 30 hit in Aus in Sep 85 at #26, this one i loved a lot more then - following up their ‘84 smash - listening again it is fun despite the weird Jack The Ripper video.
youtu.be/rbNw2lKj4no?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day6
Goodbye Bad Times - Goorgio Moroder and Phil Oakey
A top 30 hit in Aus in Sep 85 at #26, this one i loved a lot more then - following up their ‘84 smash - listening again it is fun despite the weird Jack The Ripper video.
youtu.be/rbNw2lKj4no?...
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day6
Goodbye Bad Times - Goorgio Moroder and Phil Oakey
A top 30 hit in Aus in Sep 85 at #26, this one i loved a lot more then - following up their ‘84 smash - listening again it is fun despite the weird Jack The Ripper video.
youtu.be/rbNw2lKj4no?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day6
Goodbye Bad Times - Goorgio Moroder and Phil Oakey
A top 30 hit in Aus in Sep 85 at #26, this one i loved a lot more then - following up their ‘84 smash - listening again it is fun despite the weird Jack The Ripper video.
youtu.be/rbNw2lKj4no?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
10. You Got Me Going Again (1985, Album: Big Music)
The 3rd single from their 2nd album just broke the top 50 at #49; mid-tempo pure Machinations with 💋harmonies, beats and Fred’s uniquely underrated vocals and phrasing.
youtu.be/spiKpL6Ymv4?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
10. You Got Me Going Again (1985, Album: Big Music)
The 3rd single from their 2nd album just broke the top 50 at #49; mid-tempo pure Machinations with 💋harmonies, beats and Fred’s uniquely underrated vocals and phrasing.
youtu.be/spiKpL6Ymv4?...
December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
10. You Got Me Going Again (1985, Album: Big Music)
The 3rd single from their 2nd album just broke the top 50 at #49; mid-tempo pure Machinations with 💋harmonies, beats and Fred’s uniquely underrated vocals and phrasing.
youtu.be/spiKpL6Ymv4?...
#MusicChallenge
#Machinations
15>1
10. You Got Me Going Again (1985, Album: Big Music)
The 3rd single from their 2nd album just broke the top 50 at #49; mid-tempo pure Machinations with 💋harmonies, beats and Fred’s uniquely underrated vocals and phrasing.
youtu.be/spiKpL6Ymv4?...
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day5
Colour My Love - Fun Fun
Scraping into the top 50 singles chart at #49 in May 1985, this Italo Disco classic from Ivana Spagna and gals was hi NRG glee. I came across it on the compilation “1985 Let’s Go” and was in love!
youtu.be/XNkFWnCwIz0?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day5
Colour My Love - Fun Fun
Scraping into the top 50 singles chart at #49 in May 1985, this Italo Disco classic from Ivana Spagna and gals was hi NRG glee. I came across it on the compilation “1985 Let’s Go” and was in love!
youtu.be/XNkFWnCwIz0?...
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day5
Colour My Love - Fun Fun
Scraping into the top 50 singles chart at #49 in May 1985, this Italo Disco classic from Ivana Spagna and gals was hi NRG glee. I came across it on the compilation “1985 Let’s Go” and was in love!
youtu.be/XNkFWnCwIz0?...
#MusicChallenge
1985 Unranked
Day5
Colour My Love - Fun Fun
Scraping into the top 50 singles chart at #49 in May 1985, this Italo Disco classic from Ivana Spagna and gals was hi NRG glee. I came across it on the compilation “1985 Let’s Go” and was in love!
youtu.be/XNkFWnCwIz0?...
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 5️⃣ Speed Your Love to Me (1984) ( Extended Mix Official)
Famous in Australia for being the closing credits to long/still running music clip show Rage on ABCTv (1987- present).
youtu.be/CtiVms6IS1s?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 5️⃣ Speed Your Love to Me (1984) ( Extended Mix Official)
Famous in Australia for being the closing credits to long/still running music clip show Rage on ABCTv (1987- present).
youtu.be/CtiVms6IS1s?...
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 5️⃣ Speed Your Love to Me (1984) ( Extended Mix Official)
Famous in Australia for being the closing credits to long/still running music clip show Rage on ABCTv (1987- present).
youtu.be/CtiVms6IS1s?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked
Extended, Remixed or Alternate Versions
Day 5️⃣ Speed Your Love to Me (1984) ( Extended Mix Official)
Famous in Australia for being the closing credits to long/still running music clip show Rage on ABCTv (1987- present).
youtu.be/CtiVms6IS1s?...
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 127
"Everything in the garden is dying, that’s what time of year it is." — Colson Whitehead (“The Intuitionist”, 1999)
youtu.be/maP6q3D4Hf0?...
"Everything in the garden is dying, that’s what time of year it is." — Colson Whitehead (“The Intuitionist”, 1999)
youtu.be/maP6q3D4Hf0?...
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
#CatchThePhrase #MusicChallenge | 127
"Everything in the garden is dying, that’s what time of year it is." — Colson Whitehead (“The Intuitionist”, 1999)
youtu.be/maP6q3D4Hf0?...
"Everything in the garden is dying, that’s what time of year it is." — Colson Whitehead (“The Intuitionist”, 1999)
youtu.be/maP6q3D4Hf0?...