Glen Hannah
@ghannah.bsky.social
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Yesterday's listen: DUETS SPECIAL by Chrissie Hynde & Pals. Somewhat low-key collection of new duets. Mixed bag of old standards and surprise choices. Vocally, the duets are fine, but album could have used a few upbeat rockers, especially with Debbie Harry and Shirley Manson on board. #listeningto
December 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Yesterday's listen: DUETS SPECIAL by Chrissie Hynde & Pals. Somewhat low-key collection of new duets. Mixed bag of old standards and surprise choices. Vocally, the duets are fine, but album could have used a few upbeat rockers, especially with Debbie Harry and Shirley Manson on board. #listeningto
My favourite piece from the OBJECTIVE exhibition at Hawthorn Arts Centre was OCULAR FLEUR, a multimedia video projection on a dome like screen #Melbourne #Arts
December 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My favourite piece from the OBJECTIVE exhibition at Hawthorn Arts Centre was OCULAR FLEUR, a multimedia video projection on a dome like screen #Melbourne #Arts
Coffee & cake at new Sabi Sounds vinyl record cafe. Interesting venture. Vinyl listening posts. BYO LPs. Vinyl sales. Morphs into a night time events venue with DJs & Cocktails. Thanks for the tour. #Melbourne
December 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Coffee & cake at new Sabi Sounds vinyl record cafe. Interesting venture. Vinyl listening posts. BYO LPs. Vinyl sales. Morphs into a night time events venue with DJs & Cocktails. Thanks for the tour. #Melbourne
Today's Listen: HOME by Delaney & Bonnie. Debut album from the husband & wife duo. Released in 1969, it remains a very fresh sounding album of blues, soul, country and rock tracks. Band gets funky at times. Probably not well known today but D&B played with Clapton, Harrison, Allmans, many others
December 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today's Listen: HOME by Delaney & Bonnie. Debut album from the husband & wife duo. Released in 1969, it remains a very fresh sounding album of blues, soul, country and rock tracks. Band gets funky at times. Probably not well known today but D&B played with Clapton, Harrison, Allmans, many others
Yesterday's listen: LIVE JAM from the new POWER TO THE PEOPLE box set. Essentially Disc 3 live jam disc from SOME TIME IN NEW YORK CITY + additional live tracks from 71-72. Highlight for me was the acoustic version of IMAGINE at the Apollo Theatre which showed Lennon didn't need much to be amazing
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Yesterday's listen: LIVE JAM from the new POWER TO THE PEOPLE box set. Essentially Disc 3 live jam disc from SOME TIME IN NEW YORK CITY + additional live tracks from 71-72. Highlight for me was the acoustic version of IMAGINE at the Apollo Theatre which showed Lennon didn't need much to be amazing
STICKY FINGERS by The Rolling Stones. Weekend listen- the super deluxe set from 2015 which features alternate takes and blistering live performances. They were so tight and confident here. #TheRollingStones #1970sMusic
December 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
STICKY FINGERS by The Rolling Stones. Weekend listen- the super deluxe set from 2015 which features alternate takes and blistering live performances. They were so tight and confident here. #TheRollingStones #1970sMusic
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: In Conversation with Monica Lim. Interesting session recently on Lim's practice as a musician & sound artist. Using AI technology to enhance, like an electromagnetic gadget fixed to her piano to create new sounds. Also hand-tracking gesture recognition software for sound FX
December 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: In Conversation with Monica Lim. Interesting session recently on Lim's practice as a musician & sound artist. Using AI technology to enhance, like an electromagnetic gadget fixed to her piano to create new sounds. Also hand-tracking gesture recognition software for sound FX
Bill Garner concerned that State Library of Victoria is cutting research librarians to divert funds to digital signage. I sometimes wish SLV wasn't a tourist attraction. Lots of odd events. Hordes of people streaming through. Protests on the front lawn. Mixed feelings about it. #Melbourne
December 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Bill Garner concerned that State Library of Victoria is cutting research librarians to divert funds to digital signage. I sometimes wish SLV wasn't a tourist attraction. Lots of odd events. Hordes of people streaming through. Protests on the front lawn. Mixed feelings about it. #Melbourne
Lunch today at Axil Coffee. NY deli style pastrami benedict with an iced coffee #lunch #boroondara
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Lunch today at Axil Coffee. NY deli style pastrami benedict with an iced coffee #lunch #boroondara
TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA At @acmimuseum.bsky.social preview screening of 3eps from the new series based on Shaun Tan's book. Stop motion digital animation is perfect for Tan's weird burbs. Good adaptation. Tan & series director also did Q&A. Series drops early Jan. #TalesFromOuterSuburbia
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA At @acmimuseum.bsky.social preview screening of 3eps from the new series based on Shaun Tan's book. Stop motion digital animation is perfect for Tan's weird burbs. Good adaptation. Tan & series director also did Q&A. Series drops early Jan. #TalesFromOuterSuburbia
VEO 3.1 FAST again with the same prompt, added sound effects, a busy background but unfortunately an additional person that I didn't ask for. Tiger looks good though.
#generativeai #aiart. 3 of 3 END.
#generativeai #aiart. 3 of 3 END.
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
VEO 3.1 FAST again with the same prompt, added sound effects, a busy background but unfortunately an additional person that I didn't ask for. Tiger looks good though.
#generativeai #aiart. 3 of 3 END.
#generativeai #aiart. 3 of 3 END.
SORA 2 model is absolute rubbish. Generated music but the image hardly animates. 2 of 3.
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
SORA 2 model is absolute rubbish. Generated music but the image hardly animates. 2 of 3.
ADOBE FIREFLY - testing out text-to-video features. A Green Mohawk punk girl, a gentleman tiger in a top hat, an androgynous android and a cute little pug strutting down the street.
First try with VEO 3.1 model. Good result. Like the way the dog goes out of focus as it nears the camera. #AI.
First try with VEO 3.1 model. Good result. Like the way the dog goes out of focus as it nears the camera. #AI.
November 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
ADOBE FIREFLY - testing out text-to-video features. A Green Mohawk punk girl, a gentleman tiger in a top hat, an androgynous android and a cute little pug strutting down the street.
First try with VEO 3.1 model. Good result. Like the way the dog goes out of focus as it nears the camera. #AI.
First try with VEO 3.1 model. Good result. Like the way the dog goes out of focus as it nears the camera. #AI.
.. Japanese culture I knew nothing about. Impressive early anime drew from US works but also had its own uniqueness. Impressed by the musicians who also did the sound effects. Also screened live film works on paper. How did they do that? Must pursue. Thanks Eric Faden & @kamifirumu.bsky.social ..
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
.. Japanese culture I knew nothing about. Impressive early anime drew from US works but also had its own uniqueness. Impressed by the musicians who also did the sound effects. Also screened live film works on paper. How did they do that? Must pursue. Thanks Eric Faden & @kamifirumu.bsky.social ..
THE JAPANESE PAPER FILM PROJECT: At @acmimuseum.bsky.social for this #JapaneseFilmFestival talk/screening/performance about the restoration of 1930s paper films of which many were digitised & screened accompanied by live koto/cello music. Fascinating presentation about part of film history and..
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
THE JAPANESE PAPER FILM PROJECT: At @acmimuseum.bsky.social for this #JapaneseFilmFestival talk/screening/performance about the restoration of 1930s paper films of which many were digitised & screened accompanied by live koto/cello music. Fascinating presentation about part of film history and..
This Week's listen: BOLD AS LOVE by Jimi Hendrix. Deluxe set is basically AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE stereo & mono album + alt takes, live tracks. 3 1/2hr+ set is ideal morning motivation music. Found myself appreciating both stereo & mono versions & not able to pick one over the other. #JimiHendrix #1960s
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This Week's listen: BOLD AS LOVE by Jimi Hendrix. Deluxe set is basically AXIS: BOLD AS LOVE stereo & mono album + alt takes, live tracks. 3 1/2hr+ set is ideal morning motivation music. Found myself appreciating both stereo & mono versions & not able to pick one over the other. #JimiHendrix #1960s
I thought The Little Library at Melbourne Central was gone for good but they just moved it. This free book exchange is now behind the mid-level food court. There's room on those shelves for pre-loved books & magazines if you're able to donate. #Melbourne #CityOfLiterature
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I thought The Little Library at Melbourne Central was gone for good but they just moved it. This free book exchange is now behind the mid-level food court. There's room on those shelves for pre-loved books & magazines if you're able to donate. #Melbourne #CityOfLiterature
Weekend listen: ANTHOLOGY 4 by The Beatles. Additional collection commemorates 30 years since The Beatles Anthology doc/book/cd. New rarities & early takes sound remarkably crisp. Some grumbles from Beatles fans about tracks not included, but it is what it is and there's lots to enjoy here. #Beatles
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Weekend listen: ANTHOLOGY 4 by The Beatles. Additional collection commemorates 30 years since The Beatles Anthology doc/book/cd. New rarities & early takes sound remarkably crisp. Some grumbles from Beatles fans about tracks not included, but it is what it is and there's lots to enjoy here. #Beatles
Running Gemini AI latest Nano Banana image generator through some hoops to see how it performs. Challenged it with odd instructions and it delivered surprisingly consistent results in good photorealistic quality. Same characters in different locations #GeminiAI #NanoBanana #GenerativeAI #AI
November 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Running Gemini AI latest Nano Banana image generator through some hoops to see how it performs. Challenged it with odd instructions and it delivered surprisingly consistent results in good photorealistic quality. Same characters in different locations #GeminiAI #NanoBanana #GenerativeAI #AI
GET CARTER: Classic BritNoir w cold Caine. THE MAN WHO GOT CARTER: Not the "making of" I was expecting. A doco on the Producer. EASTERN PROMISES: Russian gangland cut-throatery. CRASH: Auto-EroticaR noir? (Maybe not!) Uncut version goes full throttle. Wrapping up my 2025 neo- #NoirVember #FilmNoir
November 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
GET CARTER: Classic BritNoir w cold Caine. THE MAN WHO GOT CARTER: Not the "making of" I was expecting. A doco on the Producer. EASTERN PROMISES: Russian gangland cut-throatery. CRASH: Auto-EroticaR noir? (Maybe not!) Uncut version goes full throttle. Wrapping up my 2025 neo- #NoirVember #FilmNoir
Lunched at Four Kilo Fish Japanese Cafe. Chicken pesto sando with side salad. House blend Japanese tea, popular with locals, was very smooth #EatingOut #Lunch
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Lunched at Four Kilo Fish Japanese Cafe. Chicken pesto sando with side salad. House blend Japanese tea, popular with locals, was very smooth #EatingOut #Lunch
Yesterday's listen: LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID (2001) 16 track tribute album. Various artists cover #PaulMcCartney 's solo work. Solid collection of covers. Nothing remarkable but interesting to hear interpretations of songs that usually don't get covered
#Wings #Beatles
#Wings #Beatles
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Yesterday's listen: LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID (2001) 16 track tribute album. Various artists cover #PaulMcCartney 's solo work. Solid collection of covers. Nothing remarkable but interesting to hear interpretations of songs that usually don't get covered
#Wings #Beatles
#Wings #Beatles
New gadget alarm clock. Apparently it's going to emulate the colours of a natural sunrise and play bird sounds to gently wake me. If that fails, a second alarm, 15 mins later, is going to blast FM radio music in my ear. #gadgets #technology
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
New gadget alarm clock. Apparently it's going to emulate the colours of a natural sunrise and play bird sounds to gently wake me. If that fails, a second alarm, 15 mins later, is going to blast FM radio music in my ear. #gadgets #technology
Today's Listen: BLACK AND BLUE by The Rolling Stones. New remixed release of the 1976 album that seemed to split fans & critics. I like the funky sounds injected into some tracks, but I'll pass on the reggae. There's a super deluxe edition out there for the superfans. #RollingStones #1970sMusic
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Today's Listen: BLACK AND BLUE by The Rolling Stones. New remixed release of the 1976 album that seemed to split fans & critics. I like the funky sounds injected into some tracks, but I'll pass on the reggae. There's a super deluxe edition out there for the superfans. #RollingStones #1970sMusic
Today's listen: NEW YORK CITY (HOME JAM) from the new POWER TO THE PEOPLE boxed set. Lennon raw & acoustic, strums through many rock n roll favourites that he would have played with the Beatles in Hamburg or at The Cavern. Quite a few Buddy Holly covers. Some unreleased originals as well #JohnLennon
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Today's listen: NEW YORK CITY (HOME JAM) from the new POWER TO THE PEOPLE boxed set. Lennon raw & acoustic, strums through many rock n roll favourites that he would have played with the Beatles in Hamburg or at The Cavern. Quite a few Buddy Holly covers. Some unreleased originals as well #JohnLennon