Alison Reijman
@alisonscolumn.bsky.social
Progressively rock minded woman.
80 years ago today. Don't you ever f***ing forget........ www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhO...
"Hiroshima" by Utopia (with lyrics) (1977)
YouTube video by Michael Blevins
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August 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
80 years ago today. Don't you ever f***ing forget........ www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhO...
Only Proggers and Englishmen.... Wonderful Prog Walk along the Thames from London Bridge to Battersea Power Station (where else?) yesterday.
June 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Only Proggers and Englishmen.... Wonderful Prog Walk along the Thames from London Bridge to Battersea Power Station (where else?) yesterday.
It's always a total delight when an album completely catches me off guard and captures my heart. Edensong have done just that with their stunning Our Road To Dust. This, the title track, is simply glorious as is the video. #ProgRock www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DaD...
Edensong - Our Road to Dust (2025)
YouTube video by ProgRockNeverDie
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June 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's always a total delight when an album completely catches me off guard and captures my heart. Edensong have done just that with their stunning Our Road To Dust. This, the title track, is simply glorious as is the video. #ProgRock www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DaD...
One of the reasons why I love writing about Prog rock is the amount of research required to appreciate certain bands. @itsadequate.bsky.social certainly fall into that category! progarchy.com/2025/04/20/p...
Prog matinee idols
While proggers on Cruise to the Edge were taking advantage of some shore leave in Puerto Plata, something was stirring a 12 hour flight away in one of London’s most perpetually hip and happen…
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April 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One of the reasons why I love writing about Prog rock is the amount of research required to appreciate certain bands. @itsadequate.bsky.social certainly fall into that category! progarchy.com/2025/04/20/p...
A true story about a song which saved my life and sanity. alisonscolumn.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/t...
The song that saved my life
Imagine you are staring into an emotional abyss from which escape seems absolutely futile. It’s a place where the fabric of your being is torn asunder on a regular basis. Most days, you are told in…
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March 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A true story about a song which saved my life and sanity. alisonscolumn.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/t...
Love this portrait of Claude Leonetti taken by Martin Reijman during Lazuli's show at Trading Boundaries. The instrument is La Léode, the only one of its kind, which Claude created. It's a sonic box of tricks that controls a sampler and a multi-effect via MIDI
March 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Love this portrait of Claude Leonetti taken by Martin Reijman during Lazuli's show at Trading Boundaries. The instrument is La Léode, the only one of its kind, which Claude created. It's a sonic box of tricks that controls a sampler and a multi-effect via MIDI
Happy 75th birthday to the great, Hampshire bred prog legend Roger Hodgson. Dreamer will have a particular resonance for those who came out to see Lazuli last week - as well as it being the soundtrack song of my sixth form college common room 50 years ago in 1975. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FAS...
Supertramp - Dreamer (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Supertramp Official
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March 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy 75th birthday to the great, Hampshire bred prog legend Roger Hodgson. Dreamer will have a particular resonance for those who came out to see Lazuli last week - as well as it being the soundtrack song of my sixth form college common room 50 years ago in 1975. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FAS...
Wishing all my amazing female friends a happy #InternationalWomensDay. Let's continue to inspire, empower and support each other.
March 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Wishing all my amazing female friends a happy #InternationalWomensDay. Let's continue to inspire, empower and support each other.
In a week's time, I shall mostly be following les gars, Lazuli, all wonderful musicians and incredible live performers around the southern shires. Please come and see them in they are in your part of the world.
March 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In a week's time, I shall mostly be following les gars, Lazuli, all wonderful musicians and incredible live performers around the southern shires. Please come and see them in they are in your part of the world.
Sometimes, dreams do come true. Huge thanks to Bob Harris (not the Whispering variety) and Floyd Nation for the invitation - and Martin who shares the dreams.
January 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sometimes, dreams do come true. Huge thanks to Bob Harris (not the Whispering variety) and Floyd Nation for the invitation - and Martin who shares the dreams.
Watched this last night. If ever we needed a reminder of the fragility of our beautiful Earth and the terrible scars humanity inflicts upon it. Simply breath-taking - and there are penguins.
2024: The Year from Space
Awe-inspiring satellite images reveal the secrets behind some of 2024's biggest stories
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January 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Watched this last night. If ever we needed a reminder of the fragility of our beautiful Earth and the terrible scars humanity inflicts upon it. Simply breath-taking - and there are penguins.
RIP Johnnie Walker. Thank you for curating part of the musical soundtrack for my life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Johnnie Walker: Former BBC Radio 2 DJ dies at the age of 79
Tributes are paid to the DJ, who hosted BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s and Rock Show until October.
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December 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM
RIP Johnnie Walker. Thank you for curating part of the musical soundtrack for my life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My festive pressie to myself. Reading Michael Palin's marvellous diaries made me want to revisit these fantastic silly tales.
December 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM
My festive pressie to myself. Reading Michael Palin's marvellous diaries made me want to revisit these fantastic silly tales.
There is a special place in hell reserved for parents who torture and murder their children. This beautiful child had to wear a hijab to school to hide the injuries her evil parents inflicted on her. Wicked beyond comprehension. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sara Sharif trial: Father and stepmother found guilty of murder
The 10-year-old's body was found with dozens of injuries at the family’s home in Surrey last year.
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December 11, 2024 at 6:37 PM
There is a special place in hell reserved for parents who torture and murder their children. This beautiful child had to wear a hijab to school to hide the injuries her evil parents inflicted on her. Wicked beyond comprehension. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
50 years old today. What an album, such a diversion from before but exhilarating, exciting and exceptional. The first time I ever saw Yes was on this tour.
November 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM
50 years old today. What an album, such a diversion from before but exhilarating, exciting and exceptional. The first time I ever saw Yes was on this tour.
Ten years ago tomorrow we had a blast touring venues in England and Wales accompanying Lazuli and Moon Safari. Some priceless memories captured in this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hGB...
LAZULI UK TOUR 2014 "7 Garçons dans le van"
YouTube video by Lazuli Music
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November 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Ten years ago tomorrow we had a blast touring venues in England and Wales accompanying Lazuli and Moon Safari. Some priceless memories captured in this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hGB...
A very happy #InternationalMensDay to you fabulous chaps. Today is all about your wellbeing so look after yourselves.
Here are the fabulous Von Hertzen Brothers in an hilarious video - especially for you all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NA...
Here are the fabulous Von Hertzen Brothers in an hilarious video - especially for you all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NA...
Von Hertzen Brothers - Ascension Day (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Von Hertzen Brothers
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November 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
A very happy #InternationalMensDay to you fabulous chaps. Today is all about your wellbeing so look after yourselves.
Here are the fabulous Von Hertzen Brothers in an hilarious video - especially for you all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NA...
Here are the fabulous Von Hertzen Brothers in an hilarious video - especially for you all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NA...
Off to see Pam Ayres at the Anvil in Basingstoke in an hour's time. Wonder if she will perform this! 🤣
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Off to see Pam Ayres at the Anvil in Basingstoke in an hour's time. Wonder if she will perform this! 🤣
Beautiful day in Brighton, the ice skaters out in force in front of the Royal Pavilion - stunning.
November 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Beautiful day in Brighton, the ice skaters out in force in front of the Royal Pavilion - stunning.
Today is #ILoveToWrite day and I have just found the review I wrote for the Totton Sixth Form College magazine of Queen playing at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton 50 years and a day ago! #stillrocking
November 15, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Today is #ILoveToWrite day and I have just found the review I wrote for the Totton Sixth Form College magazine of Queen playing at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton 50 years and a day ago! #stillrocking
Now that we are here, what shall we discuss in a sane, rational way?
a man wearing glasses and a brown jacket sits on a couch with a spotify logo in the background
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a brown jacket sits on a couch with a spotify logo in the background
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November 14, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Now that we are here, what shall we discuss in a sane, rational way?