The Freddie Erasmus Tapes
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The expanded edition of my debut album, Air Base of the Senses, is 2 yrs old today. It exclusively features my cover of Bruce Springsteen's Secret Garden and This Fear (Is Robbing You), which was previously only available on my website and the first installment of Project BOTH (Borders of the Heart)
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The expanded edition of my debut album, Air Base of the Senses, is 2 yrs old today. It exclusively features my cover of Bruce Springsteen's Secret Garden and This Fear (Is Robbing You), which was previously only available on my website and the first installment of Project BOTH (Borders of the Heart)
December 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today in 1965 The Byrds released the album Turn! Turn! Turn! Lyrics of the title track are from the first 8 verses of Ecclesiastes 3 and features here in Cold Case, one of my favourite series, at the end of episode 7 of the first season: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDex... #coldcase #thebyrds
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today in 1965 The Byrds released the album Turn! Turn! Turn! Lyrics of the title track are from the first 8 verses of Ecclesiastes 3 and features here in Cold Case, one of my favourite series, at the end of episode 7 of the first season: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDex... #coldcase #thebyrds
Mysterious Ways, released today in 1991, as the second single fromn #U2 's #AchtungBaby. Fun Fact: Did you you know the belly dancer is American choreographer, Morleigh Steinberg, who would later marry guitarist, the Edge? HD video www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxcD... takes you on a tour in Morocco.
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Mysterious Ways, released today in 1991, as the second single fromn #U2 's #AchtungBaby. Fun Fact: Did you you know the belly dancer is American choreographer, Morleigh Steinberg, who would later marry guitarist, the Edge? HD video www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxcD... takes you on a tour in Morocco.
Hey all soaring the blue sky. I haven't posted for many days. I had a long weekend supporting one of my South African influences, #theawakening on their Haunting tour, as well as some other great SA artists at the Praise the Loud Festival. Here I am with #AshtonNyte (The Awakening) & #ArnoCarstens
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hey all soaring the blue sky. I haven't posted for many days. I had a long weekend supporting one of my South African influences, #theawakening on their Haunting tour, as well as some other great SA artists at the Praise the Loud Festival. Here I am with #AshtonNyte (The Awakening) & #ArnoCarstens
Not sure about the opening track and the gala-esque brass, but really like the first 5 singles, especially Another Day in Paradise and I Wish It Would Rain Down. But Seriously by Phil Collins is a very important album. I wonder how Phil feels about apartheid in SA today? #philcollins #butseriously
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Not sure about the opening track and the gala-esque brass, but really like the first 5 singles, especially Another Day in Paradise and I Wish It Would Rain Down. But Seriously by Phil Collins is a very important album. I wonder how Phil feels about apartheid in SA today? #philcollins #butseriously
" Let's go to the end of the world/ And keep your eyes wide open..." In 2015 Alphaville returned with their best since Forever Young IMHO. Only I Die for You Today and Song for No One were singles. I think End of the World and Heaven on Earth (Things We've Got to Do) should be as well! #alphaville
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
" Let's go to the end of the world/ And keep your eyes wide open..." In 2015 Alphaville returned with their best since Forever Young IMHO. Only I Die for You Today and Song for No One were singles. I think End of the World and Heaven on Earth (Things We've Got to Do) should be as well! #alphaville
“Don’t believe what you hear/ Don’t believe what you see…” My favourite U2 album and one of my all time favourite albums. All tracks are fantastic. My favourites change all the time, but often come back to Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses, Acrobat, and Ultra Violet (Light My Way) #U2 #achtungbaby
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Don’t believe what you hear/ Don’t believe what you see…” My favourite U2 album and one of my all time favourite albums. All tracks are fantastic. My favourites change all the time, but often come back to Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses, Acrobat, and Ultra Violet (Light My Way) #U2 #achtungbaby
In God's Country is the 4th single from U2's Joshua Tree, released on this day in one of the best years in music, 1987. It is also a favourite of Tori Amos and a great soundtrack for those who contemplate the right and missing ideas of the picket fence dream.
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
In God's Country is the 4th single from U2's Joshua Tree, released on this day in one of the best years in music, 1987. It is also a favourite of Tori Amos and a great soundtrack for those who contemplate the right and missing ideas of the picket fence dream.
Floodland was first, last and always my favourite Sisters album, from one of my favourite years in music, 1987. Bluesky friends, dance the ghost with me! #thesisterofmercy #floodland
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Floodland was first, last and always my favourite Sisters album, from one of my favourite years in music, 1987. Bluesky friends, dance the ghost with me! #thesisterofmercy #floodland
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Important thought for the day: Don't be discouraged by the "manure" in your life - it's polish for shining wisdom. And those who gather friends by the dozens at the cost of their identity, are not your friends after all. #twinpeaks #deardiane #friendships
November 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Important thought for the day: Don't be discouraged by the "manure" in your life - it's polish for shining wisdom. And those who gather friends by the dozens at the cost of their identity, are not your friends after all. #twinpeaks #deardiane #friendships
I miss Cold Case. My favourite episode,Who's Your Daddy, also features Sadeness by Enigma, Polcy of Truth by Depeche Mode and of course this one by Scorpions, Send Me an Angel from Crazy World, released today in 1990.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I miss Cold Case. My favourite episode,Who's Your Daddy, also features Sadeness by Enigma, Polcy of Truth by Depeche Mode and of course this one by Scorpions, Send Me an Angel from Crazy World, released today in 1990.
Did you know Jenna Elfman (Dharma & Greg) dances in Depeche Mode's video for Halo? Strange Too – Another Violation by Anton Corbijn is the third music video compilation by Depeche Mode, featuring all the music videos from Violator, releases on this day. #depechemode #strangetoo
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Did you know Jenna Elfman (Dharma & Greg) dances in Depeche Mode's video for Halo? Strange Too – Another Violation by Anton Corbijn is the third music video compilation by Depeche Mode, featuring all the music videos from Violator, releases on this day. #depechemode #strangetoo
A very underrated The Mission album, but in my top 5.
Top 3 personal favourite tracks:
Mesmerized
Lay Your Hands on Me
Dragonfly
#themission #themissionuk #themissionaura
Top 3 personal favourite tracks:
Mesmerized
Lay Your Hands on Me
Dragonfly
#themission #themissionuk #themissionaura
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A very underrated The Mission album, but in my top 5.
Top 3 personal favourite tracks:
Mesmerized
Lay Your Hands on Me
Dragonfly
#themission #themissionuk #themissionaura
Top 3 personal favourite tracks:
Mesmerized
Lay Your Hands on Me
Dragonfly
#themission #themissionuk #themissionaura
#INXS #livebabylive Live Baby Live! One of the most iconic live albums of all time (IMHO) was released on this day by INXS in 1991 (the best year in music IMHO, after 1987). It delivered the two bonus singles Shining Star and The Stairs. They promoted the equally iconic album X during this tour.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#INXS #livebabylive Live Baby Live! One of the most iconic live albums of all time (IMHO) was released on this day by INXS in 1991 (the best year in music IMHO, after 1987). It delivered the two bonus singles Shining Star and The Stairs. They promoted the equally iconic album X during this tour.
Take a moment if you dare
Catch yourself a breath of air
There's another life out there
And you should try it...
...So if you're careful
You won't get hurt
But if your careful all the time
Then what's it worth?
Catch yourself a breath of air
There's another life out there
And you should try it...
...So if you're careful
You won't get hurt
But if your careful all the time
Then what's it worth?
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Take a moment if you dare
Catch yourself a breath of air
There's another life out there
And you should try it...
...So if you're careful
You won't get hurt
But if your careful all the time
Then what's it worth?
Catch yourself a breath of air
There's another life out there
And you should try it...
...So if you're careful
You won't get hurt
But if your careful all the time
Then what's it worth?
Happy Birthday KD Lang!
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November 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Happy Birthday KD Lang!
With Chrissie Hynde featuring on the title track, one of the best INXS albums was released on this day in '93. I loved when albums had a video for the entire album: Enigma - MCMXC ad, Physical - Olivia Newton-John, ... Do you want to add any other good ones? Please do! #inxs #fullmoondirtyhearts
November 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
With Chrissie Hynde featuring on the title track, one of the best INXS albums was released on this day in '93. I loved when albums had a video for the entire album: Enigma - MCMXC ad, Physical - Olivia Newton-John, ... Do you want to add any other good ones? Please do! #inxs #fullmoondirtyhearts
The fan art I did for today, is artwork for Warsong, which I designed for the 2025 Secret 7 competition in aid of War Child UK. At the time, I lost track of time and was too late to enter! Songs of a Lost World by the The Cure was released on this day one year ago. #thecure #songsforalostworld
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The fan art I did for today, is artwork for Warsong, which I designed for the 2025 Secret 7 competition in aid of War Child UK. At the time, I lost track of time and was too late to enter! Songs of a Lost World by the The Cure was released on this day one year ago. #thecure #songsforalostworld
Big Music is in my Top 3 Simple Minds albums and features the singles Let the Day Begin, Midnight Walking, and Honest Town, as well as the underrated Big Music, Blindfolded, Broken Glass Park, and Spirited Away. It also contains awesome bonus tracks and a cover of Riders on the Storm! #simpleminds
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Big Music is in my Top 3 Simple Minds albums and features the singles Let the Day Begin, Midnight Walking, and Honest Town, as well as the underrated Big Music, Blindfolded, Broken Glass Park, and Spirited Away. It also contains awesome bonus tracks and a cover of Riders on the Storm! #simpleminds
It's a great releaseversary day for Sweden. Alongside Roxette's Spending My Time, Ace of Base celebrates the birthday and a rad red vinyl re-release of their sophisticated pop masterpiece The Bridge. My top 3 faves are Ravine, Experience Pearls and Perfect World. #aceofbase #aceofbasethebridge
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's a great releaseversary day for Sweden. Alongside Roxette's Spending My Time, Ace of Base celebrates the birthday and a rad red vinyl re-release of their sophisticated pop masterpiece The Bridge. My top 3 faves are Ravine, Experience Pearls and Perfect World. #aceofbase #aceofbasethebridge