Sam Bennett
@hallofnotes.bsky.social
Popular music lecturer, researcher and musicologist focusing on nostalgia led internet based music scenes. Passionate about culture, with a particular interest in horror, professional wrestling and overly specific music genres. He/Him. All views my own.
So I reckon that if you don’t know an awful lot about the discipline, it can be easy to assume that the criticism you read comes from someone who has deep technical knowledge - but perhaps it doesn’t.
January 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
So I reckon that if you don’t know an awful lot about the discipline, it can be easy to assume that the criticism you read comes from someone who has deep technical knowledge - but perhaps it doesn’t.
I’ve always felt the opposite way round, likely down to being a musician. I’d love to write about film, but I feel a little like an imposter as I have no idea about shot types, film editing, etc.
When I read music critique, I don’t often notice what I’d consider technical insight.
When I read music critique, I don’t often notice what I’d consider technical insight.
January 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’ve always felt the opposite way round, likely down to being a musician. I’d love to write about film, but I feel a little like an imposter as I have no idea about shot types, film editing, etc.
When I read music critique, I don’t often notice what I’d consider technical insight.
When I read music critique, I don’t often notice what I’d consider technical insight.
Makes a lot of sense - I did wonder why it seemed a particularly common thing with Shaw. It’s great that they’re all available through the Arrow Player at the minute!
January 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Makes a lot of sense - I did wonder why it seemed a particularly common thing with Shaw. It’s great that they’re all available through the Arrow Player at the minute!
Hi Dylan, do you know if there are any plans for individual films from the collection to be made available for separate purchase?
I can’t justify the whole set, but I would love copies of Buddha’s Palm and Bastard Swordsman.
I can’t justify the whole set, but I would love copies of Buddha’s Palm and Bastard Swordsman.
January 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hi Dylan, do you know if there are any plans for individual films from the collection to be made available for separate purchase?
I can’t justify the whole set, but I would love copies of Buddha’s Palm and Bastard Swordsman.
I can’t justify the whole set, but I would love copies of Buddha’s Palm and Bastard Swordsman.
Sounds good. The setting itself is intriguing - reminds me of A Cure for Wellness, which is no bad thing.
January 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Sounds good. The setting itself is intriguing - reminds me of A Cure for Wellness, which is no bad thing.
This is high up my list! Seen a lot of positive chat about it.
January 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is high up my list! Seen a lot of positive chat about it.
Underrated for sure - a fun film! “More chilling than The Exorcist” is so wild though.
December 31, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Underrated for sure - a fun film! “More chilling than The Exorcist” is so wild though.
It’s just a shame about Ghoulies 4 really.
December 25, 2024 at 1:42 AM
It’s just a shame about Ghoulies 4 really.
Perfect. I think I might like Ghoulies II even better than the first.
December 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Perfect. I think I might like Ghoulies II even better than the first.
Cheers Steve! Looking forward to catching you in the documentary.
December 2, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Cheers Steve! Looking forward to catching you in the documentary.
Bruce Roberts - Cool Fool
Criminally under heard finger-snapper here, from the man who apparently ghost-vocaled a Danny Bonaduce album. Deserves to be held in high regard within the pantheon of Yacht.
Criminally under heard finger-snapper here, from the man who apparently ghost-vocaled a Danny Bonaduce album. Deserves to be held in high regard within the pantheon of Yacht.
Cool Fool
YouTube video by Bruce Roberts - Topic
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December 2, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Bruce Roberts - Cool Fool
Criminally under heard finger-snapper here, from the man who apparently ghost-vocaled a Danny Bonaduce album. Deserves to be held in high regard within the pantheon of Yacht.
Criminally under heard finger-snapper here, from the man who apparently ghost-vocaled a Danny Bonaduce album. Deserves to be held in high regard within the pantheon of Yacht.
Maxus - Keep a Light On
Michael Omartian produced smooth as silk ballad, featuring guitars from an early career Michael Landau. Absolute gem.
Michael Omartian produced smooth as silk ballad, featuring guitars from an early career Michael Landau. Absolute gem.
Keep a Light On
YouTube video by Maxus - Topic
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December 2, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Maxus - Keep a Light On
Michael Omartian produced smooth as silk ballad, featuring guitars from an early career Michael Landau. Absolute gem.
Michael Omartian produced smooth as silk ballad, featuring guitars from an early career Michael Landau. Absolute gem.
Marc Jordan - Margarita
Christopher Cross-esque work here from an artist perhaps best known for his writing. Also check out Jordan’s ‘Marina Del Rey’ for a track that is about as Yacht as it gets.
Christopher Cross-esque work here from an artist perhaps best known for his writing. Also check out Jordan’s ‘Marina Del Rey’ for a track that is about as Yacht as it gets.
MARGARITA
YouTube video by Marc Jordan - Topic
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December 2, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Marc Jordan - Margarita
Christopher Cross-esque work here from an artist perhaps best known for his writing. Also check out Jordan’s ‘Marina Del Rey’ for a track that is about as Yacht as it gets.
Christopher Cross-esque work here from an artist perhaps best known for his writing. Also check out Jordan’s ‘Marina Del Rey’ for a track that is about as Yacht as it gets.
Robbie Dupree - Hot Rod Hearts
Similar stabbing central riff to Dupree’s Steal Away, this is a great jam from the same album - his 1980 debut. Probably my favourite Yacht album.
Similar stabbing central riff to Dupree’s Steal Away, this is a great jam from the same album - his 1980 debut. Probably my favourite Yacht album.
Hot Rod Hearts
YouTube video by Robbie Dupree - Topic
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December 2, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Robbie Dupree - Hot Rod Hearts
Similar stabbing central riff to Dupree’s Steal Away, this is a great jam from the same album - his 1980 debut. Probably my favourite Yacht album.
Similar stabbing central riff to Dupree’s Steal Away, this is a great jam from the same album - his 1980 debut. Probably my favourite Yacht album.
David Pack - I Just Can’t Let Go
Probably the best known tune on this list - lovely dense harmonies. From Pack’s first post-Ambrosia solo album, it retains some of the hallmarks of the band, updated for the mid-80s.
Probably the best known tune on this list - lovely dense harmonies. From Pack’s first post-Ambrosia solo album, it retains some of the hallmarks of the band, updated for the mid-80s.
I Just Can't Let Go
YouTube video by David Pack - Topic
youtu.be
December 2, 2024 at 8:11 PM
David Pack - I Just Can’t Let Go
Probably the best known tune on this list - lovely dense harmonies. From Pack’s first post-Ambrosia solo album, it retains some of the hallmarks of the band, updated for the mid-80s.
Probably the best known tune on this list - lovely dense harmonies. From Pack’s first post-Ambrosia solo album, it retains some of the hallmarks of the band, updated for the mid-80s.
Four more sleeps ‘til Krampus!
December 1, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Four more sleeps ‘til Krampus!
Reads like a fair-handed, well-written and thoughtful piece of criticism to me.
There are certainly film adaptations of books that I’ve seen where I can see the excellent craft of the director, but the core of the material was never going to work for me regardless.
There are certainly film adaptations of books that I’ve seen where I can see the excellent craft of the director, but the core of the material was never going to work for me regardless.
November 30, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Reads like a fair-handed, well-written and thoughtful piece of criticism to me.
There are certainly film adaptations of books that I’ve seen where I can see the excellent craft of the director, but the core of the material was never going to work for me regardless.
There are certainly film adaptations of books that I’ve seen where I can see the excellent craft of the director, but the core of the material was never going to work for me regardless.
Haven’t come across your Rawnboy channel before Ron - instant subscribe. Lovely to hear these songs in such an intimate fashion.
Will look forward to Christmas videos!
Will look forward to Christmas videos!
November 29, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Haven’t come across your Rawnboy channel before Ron - instant subscribe. Lovely to hear these songs in such an intimate fashion.
Will look forward to Christmas videos!
Will look forward to Christmas videos!
Have never heard of this crossover, and now desperate to read it.
If only it had been seen through to its natural conclusion - Alien vs Predator vs The Terminator vs Batman.
If only it had been seen through to its natural conclusion - Alien vs Predator vs The Terminator vs Batman.
November 27, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Have never heard of this crossover, and now desperate to read it.
If only it had been seen through to its natural conclusion - Alien vs Predator vs The Terminator vs Batman.
If only it had been seen through to its natural conclusion - Alien vs Predator vs The Terminator vs Batman.