Saturday ramblings

[allana]

I'm half-watching the Live8 concert from Hyde Park, whilst transcribing some writing I did earlier on before my favourite pen died.

Thoughts thus far:

* I still dislike Bono and U2. I had to laugh when Bono talked about it being a rock 'n' roll gig, and then launched into something that sounded remarkably like a lullaby.
* Richard Ashcroft (The Verve) put Chris Martin (Coldplay) to shame. I don't know why everyone gets so wet over Coldplay. They're insipid. It was fabulous to hear Bitter Sweet Symphony live though....
* The Stereophonics were awesome. Why don't I have any of their CDs? And is there any slash floating about?
* Ricky Gervais is not amusing. Neither are Matt Lucas and whatever the other one is called from Little Britain.

Oh, we watched War of the worlds first thing this morning. I am amazed that it is a 12A rating. I know I can be a sensitive petal at times, but it got really quite gory and unpleasant in the last third. I quite liked it, although the ending was thoroughly cheesy. What can you expect though... it's Hollywood.

The lovely Dave fixed my speakers, so I can blast music again while decluttering. I've earmarked quite a lot of books to go to the charity shop which was a dismal experience. I hate giving away books, every single one of them is my friend. Oh well. We need the space.

Comments

[silentinflames.livejournal.com]

I was just watching Green Day playing in Berlin at the Victory Column and was pleasantly surprised. I still don't like their music, but they definitely rocked the place. :)

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping that they show highlights of Green Day's set.... They've been showing snippets from around the world while the roadies reset the stage between acts.

[silicondreams.livejournal.com]

I don't understand the general panties-wetting about Coldplay, either. They make me...dunno, slash my wrist? Fall asleep? Wear combat boots and spread doom and destruction, at best.

And Richard Ashcroft has indeed a gorgeous voice, and, from what I can remember from my foolish britpop/rock days, quite the stage presence...

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

They're very bland, and I don't see what the attraction is with Chris Martin. If bands had official colours, they'd be beige. I zoned out until Richard Ashcroft started singing with them *sigh* I miss The Verve.

[nikki-tikki.livejournal.com]

*wants to watch the Canadian Live8, but has no chance to watch any Live8 whatsoever*

"War Of The Worlds" sounds like my type of a weekend cinema trip - gory stuff in the middle and happy end in the... end. LOL Thankies for telling that... will wait 'til I can see it.

[glam-ang.livejournal.com]

Not even the Moscow one? That sucks, Nik :(

Yeah, I think you'd like it. It's gritty and I really loved the cinematography--lovely colour palette too, greys and browns. Irritating children, but I guess they were necessary....