Andy
@xwiseh3d.bsky.social
Berkshire based bimbler into music, non-league, hiking, beer & other stereotypical interests of the middle aged male.
Infrequent poster, but partial to a #MusicChallenge.
https://www.last.fm/user/XWiseHed
Infrequent poster, but partial to a #MusicChallenge.
https://www.last.fm/user/XWiseHed
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Celebrating an artist who is no longer with us:
3: THE ASSOCIATES - PARTY FEARS TWO
Billy Mackenzie 1957 - 1997 ❤️
Alan Rankine 1958 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/-NUzAeUa6nc
#MusicChallenge
Celebrating an artist who is no longer with us:
3: THE ASSOCIATES - PARTY FEARS TWO
Billy Mackenzie 1957 - 1997 ❤️
Alan Rankine 1958 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/-NUzAeUa6nc
Party Fears Two (2016 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Associates - Topic
youtu.be
August 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Celebrating an artist who is no longer with us:
3: THE ASSOCIATES - PARTY FEARS TWO
Billy Mackenzie 1957 - 1997 ❤️
Alan Rankine 1958 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/-NUzAeUa6nc
#MusicChallenge
Celebrating an artist who is no longer with us:
3: THE ASSOCIATES - PARTY FEARS TWO
Billy Mackenzie 1957 - 1997 ❤️
Alan Rankine 1958 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/-NUzAeUa6nc
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
2: CARDIACS - BIG SHIP
Tim Smith 1961 - 2020 ❤️
Tim Quy 1961 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/fR6IgfyW7dU
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
2: CARDIACS - BIG SHIP
Tim Smith 1961 - 2020 ❤️
Tim Quy 1961 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/fR6IgfyW7dU
Big Ship
YouTube video by Cardiacs - Topic
youtu.be
August 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
2: CARDIACS - BIG SHIP
Tim Smith 1961 - 2020 ❤️
Tim Quy 1961 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/fR6IgfyW7dU
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
2: CARDIACS - BIG SHIP
Tim Smith 1961 - 2020 ❤️
Tim Quy 1961 - 2023 ❤️
youtu.be/fR6IgfyW7dU
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
1: ROBERT CALVERT - EJECTION
youtu.be/lNHPK6XHnq0
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
1: ROBERT CALVERT - EJECTION
youtu.be/lNHPK6XHnq0
Ejection
YouTube video by Robert Calvert - Topic
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
1: ROBERT CALVERT - EJECTION
youtu.be/lNHPK6XHnq0
#MusicChallenge
An artist that is regrettably no longer with us.
1: ROBERT CALVERT - EJECTION
youtu.be/lNHPK6XHnq0
The walls of The Greyfriar pub in Reading are adorned with hundreds of hand pump badges.
I've just spent far too long looking for punning (or otherwise) music based ones...
I've just spent far too long looking for punning (or otherwise) music based ones...
August 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The walls of The Greyfriar pub in Reading are adorned with hundreds of hand pump badges.
I've just spent far too long looking for punning (or otherwise) music based ones...
I've just spent far too long looking for punning (or otherwise) music based ones...
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
30> NANCI GRIFFITH - ONCE IN A VERY BLUE MOON
Not really my kind of my music, but this album was a bargain bin purchase years ago. I think it was the purity of her voice that was the attraction. Shocked to read she is no longer with us.
youtu.be/NRvFbMewuGI
#ColorTheMusic
30> NANCI GRIFFITH - ONCE IN A VERY BLUE MOON
Not really my kind of my music, but this album was a bargain bin purchase years ago. I think it was the purity of her voice that was the attraction. Shocked to read she is no longer with us.
youtu.be/NRvFbMewuGI
Nanci Griffith - Once In A Very Blue Moon (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Nanci Griffith
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
30> NANCI GRIFFITH - ONCE IN A VERY BLUE MOON
Not really my kind of my music, but this album was a bargain bin purchase years ago. I think it was the purity of her voice that was the attraction. Shocked to read she is no longer with us.
youtu.be/NRvFbMewuGI
#ColorTheMusic
30> NANCI GRIFFITH - ONCE IN A VERY BLUE MOON
Not really my kind of my music, but this album was a bargain bin purchase years ago. I think it was the purity of her voice that was the attraction. Shocked to read she is no longer with us.
youtu.be/NRvFbMewuGI
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
29> ROY HARPER - McGOOHAN'S BLUES
Roy has the blues: Highway, Male Chauvinist Pig, & Kangaroo spring (ahem) to mind.
This is 18 mins "inspired by actor Patrick McGoohan's depiction of the establishment rebel in his TV series, The Prisoner".
youtu.be/QKjwXI1tb6Q
#ColorTheMusic
29> ROY HARPER - McGOOHAN'S BLUES
Roy has the blues: Highway, Male Chauvinist Pig, & Kangaroo spring (ahem) to mind.
This is 18 mins "inspired by actor Patrick McGoohan's depiction of the establishment rebel in his TV series, The Prisoner".
youtu.be/QKjwXI1tb6Q
McGoohan's Blues (Remastered)
YouTube video by Roy Harper - Topic
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
29> ROY HARPER - McGOOHAN'S BLUES
Roy has the blues: Highway, Male Chauvinist Pig, & Kangaroo spring (ahem) to mind.
This is 18 mins "inspired by actor Patrick McGoohan's depiction of the establishment rebel in his TV series, The Prisoner".
youtu.be/QKjwXI1tb6Q
#ColorTheMusic
29> ROY HARPER - McGOOHAN'S BLUES
Roy has the blues: Highway, Male Chauvinist Pig, & Kangaroo spring (ahem) to mind.
This is 18 mins "inspired by actor Patrick McGoohan's depiction of the establishment rebel in his TV series, The Prisoner".
youtu.be/QKjwXI1tb6Q
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
28> PORCUPINE TREE - SYNESTHESIA
Synethesia occurs where "1 sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a 2nd...
People with synesthesia may experience colors when listening to music".
It's tenuous, but I have no shame 😉
youtu.be/RD9YGwHxcP4
#ColorTheMusic
28> PORCUPINE TREE - SYNESTHESIA
Synethesia occurs where "1 sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a 2nd...
People with synesthesia may experience colors when listening to music".
It's tenuous, but I have no shame 😉
youtu.be/RD9YGwHxcP4
Synesthesia (Extended Version)
YouTube video by Porcupine Tree - Topic
youtu.be
June 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
28> PORCUPINE TREE - SYNESTHESIA
Synethesia occurs where "1 sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a 2nd...
People with synesthesia may experience colors when listening to music".
It's tenuous, but I have no shame 😉
youtu.be/RD9YGwHxcP4
#ColorTheMusic
28> PORCUPINE TREE - SYNESTHESIA
Synethesia occurs where "1 sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a 2nd...
People with synesthesia may experience colors when listening to music".
It's tenuous, but I have no shame 😉
youtu.be/RD9YGwHxcP4
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
27> HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT - BLUE BADGE ABUSER
How can I be on Day 27 & not have had a HMHB pick? Inconceivable.
PS> I walked past that pub about an hour ago.
youtu.be/1E5gLScfGh0
#ColorTheMusic
27> HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT - BLUE BADGE ABUSER
How can I be on Day 27 & not have had a HMHB pick? Inconceivable.
PS> I walked past that pub about an hour ago.
youtu.be/1E5gLScfGh0
Half Man Half Biscuit - Blue Badge Abuser [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
27> HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT - BLUE BADGE ABUSER
How can I be on Day 27 & not have had a HMHB pick? Inconceivable.
PS> I walked past that pub about an hour ago.
youtu.be/1E5gLScfGh0
#ColorTheMusic
27> HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT - BLUE BADGE ABUSER
How can I be on Day 27 & not have had a HMHB pick? Inconceivable.
PS> I walked past that pub about an hour ago.
youtu.be/1E5gLScfGh0
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
26> MARILLION - WHITE RUSSIAN
Didn't really take to 'Clutching At Straws' when it came out. My opinion has mellowed over the years - there are some great songs on it, for sure, this being one.
youtu.be/YSrELig6xHg
#ColorTheMusic
26> MARILLION - WHITE RUSSIAN
Didn't really take to 'Clutching At Straws' when it came out. My opinion has mellowed over the years - there are some great songs on it, for sure, this being one.
youtu.be/YSrELig6xHg
White Russian (1999 Remaster)
YouTube video by Marillion - Topic
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
26> MARILLION - WHITE RUSSIAN
Didn't really take to 'Clutching At Straws' when it came out. My opinion has mellowed over the years - there are some great songs on it, for sure, this being one.
youtu.be/YSrELig6xHg
#ColorTheMusic
26> MARILLION - WHITE RUSSIAN
Didn't really take to 'Clutching At Straws' when it came out. My opinion has mellowed over the years - there are some great songs on it, for sure, this being one.
youtu.be/YSrELig6xHg
After this last week of camping back in the lovely Lake District I've come to the conclusion my #1 camping accessory is: earplugs.
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
After this last week of camping back in the lovely Lake District I've come to the conclusion my #1 camping accessory is: earplugs.
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
25> THE PINK DIAMOND REVUE - FUZZ GUITAR
This lot are local to me, playing fairly intimate venues as a duo - guitars, drums, & "tapes".
They love repition, psychedelia, amped up '50s/'60s guitar riffs, big beats & fat synth sounds.
youtu.be/dqEzig-AXwU
#ColorTheMusic
25> THE PINK DIAMOND REVUE - FUZZ GUITAR
This lot are local to me, playing fairly intimate venues as a duo - guitars, drums, & "tapes".
They love repition, psychedelia, amped up '50s/'60s guitar riffs, big beats & fat synth sounds.
youtu.be/dqEzig-AXwU
The Fuzz Guitar
YouTube video by The Pink Diamond Revue - Topic
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
25> THE PINK DIAMOND REVUE - FUZZ GUITAR
This lot are local to me, playing fairly intimate venues as a duo - guitars, drums, & "tapes".
They love repition, psychedelia, amped up '50s/'60s guitar riffs, big beats & fat synth sounds.
youtu.be/dqEzig-AXwU
#ColorTheMusic
25> THE PINK DIAMOND REVUE - FUZZ GUITAR
This lot are local to me, playing fairly intimate venues as a duo - guitars, drums, & "tapes".
They love repition, psychedelia, amped up '50s/'60s guitar riffs, big beats & fat synth sounds.
youtu.be/dqEzig-AXwU
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
24> THE CLINT BOON EXPERIENCE - WHITE NO SUGAR
How can this be a quarter of a century old?
youtu.be/sm9ppZuO0gI
#ColorTheMusic
24> THE CLINT BOON EXPERIENCE - WHITE NO SUGAR
How can this be a quarter of a century old?
youtu.be/sm9ppZuO0gI
White No Sugar
YouTube video by The Clint Boon Experience - Topic
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
24> THE CLINT BOON EXPERIENCE - WHITE NO SUGAR
How can this be a quarter of a century old?
youtu.be/sm9ppZuO0gI
#ColorTheMusic
24> THE CLINT BOON EXPERIENCE - WHITE NO SUGAR
How can this be a quarter of a century old?
youtu.be/sm9ppZuO0gI
#MusicChallenge
23> NOUVELLE VAGUE - BLUE MONDAY
Catching up.
I'm camping again. No signal, so any posts for the next week will come via the pub wi-fi. That's my level of commitment to #ColorTheMusic 🫡
It's a New Order cover, obvs.
youtu.be/WGffrwFMTLw
23> NOUVELLE VAGUE - BLUE MONDAY
Catching up.
I'm camping again. No signal, so any posts for the next week will come via the pub wi-fi. That's my level of commitment to #ColorTheMusic 🫡
It's a New Order cover, obvs.
youtu.be/WGffrwFMTLw
Blue Monday
YouTube video by Nouvelle Vague - Topic
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#MusicChallenge
23> NOUVELLE VAGUE - BLUE MONDAY
Catching up.
I'm camping again. No signal, so any posts for the next week will come via the pub wi-fi. That's my level of commitment to #ColorTheMusic 🫡
It's a New Order cover, obvs.
youtu.be/WGffrwFMTLw
23> NOUVELLE VAGUE - BLUE MONDAY
Catching up.
I'm camping again. No signal, so any posts for the next week will come via the pub wi-fi. That's my level of commitment to #ColorTheMusic 🫡
It's a New Order cover, obvs.
youtu.be/WGffrwFMTLw
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
22> DARK STAR - BLUE MURDER
I'm a fan of many of Christian 'Bic' Hayes' outfits (Cardiacs, Levitation, Mikrokosmos, ZOFFF).
Dark Star rose from the ashes of Levitation, but for me they're leaner & sonically more interesting.
dark-star.bandcamp.com/track/blue-m...
#ColorTheMusic
22> DARK STAR - BLUE MURDER
I'm a fan of many of Christian 'Bic' Hayes' outfits (Cardiacs, Levitation, Mikrokosmos, ZOFFF).
Dark Star rose from the ashes of Levitation, but for me they're leaner & sonically more interesting.
dark-star.bandcamp.com/track/blue-m...
Blue Murder, by dark star
from the album ...out flew reason
dark-star.bandcamp.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
22> DARK STAR - BLUE MURDER
I'm a fan of many of Christian 'Bic' Hayes' outfits (Cardiacs, Levitation, Mikrokosmos, ZOFFF).
Dark Star rose from the ashes of Levitation, but for me they're leaner & sonically more interesting.
dark-star.bandcamp.com/track/blue-m...
#ColorTheMusic
22> DARK STAR - BLUE MURDER
I'm a fan of many of Christian 'Bic' Hayes' outfits (Cardiacs, Levitation, Mikrokosmos, ZOFFF).
Dark Star rose from the ashes of Levitation, but for me they're leaner & sonically more interesting.
dark-star.bandcamp.com/track/blue-m...
The 1st time I saw (pretty uncool) #NeoProg band #Galahad was at their 10th anniversary show. The 2nd was tonight, at their 40th anniversary show.
They are a much better prospect 30 years on if I'm honest.
They've ploughed their own furrow, & for that I salute them.
#ProgRock #ProgressiveRock
They are a much better prospect 30 years on if I'm honest.
They've ploughed their own furrow, & for that I salute them.
#ProgRock #ProgressiveRock
June 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The 1st time I saw (pretty uncool) #NeoProg band #Galahad was at their 10th anniversary show. The 2nd was tonight, at their 40th anniversary show.
They are a much better prospect 30 years on if I'm honest.
They've ploughed their own furrow, & for that I salute them.
#ProgRock #ProgressiveRock
They are a much better prospect 30 years on if I'm honest.
They've ploughed their own furrow, & for that I salute them.
#ProgRock #ProgressiveRock
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
17> ULTRAMARINE - KINGDOM
Ultramarine are a Canterbury loving folktronica pairing who've recorded with Kevin Ayers & others from that scene.
This track features the wonderful Robert Wyatt.
youtu.be/waDmA4CgM7Y
#ColorTheMusic
17> ULTRAMARINE - KINGDOM
Ultramarine are a Canterbury loving folktronica pairing who've recorded with Kevin Ayers & others from that scene.
This track features the wonderful Robert Wyatt.
youtu.be/waDmA4CgM7Y
Kingdom
YouTube video by Ultramarine - Topic
youtu.be
June 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
17> ULTRAMARINE - KINGDOM
Ultramarine are a Canterbury loving folktronica pairing who've recorded with Kevin Ayers & others from that scene.
This track features the wonderful Robert Wyatt.
youtu.be/waDmA4CgM7Y
#ColorTheMusic
17> ULTRAMARINE - KINGDOM
Ultramarine are a Canterbury loving folktronica pairing who've recorded with Kevin Ayers & others from that scene.
This track features the wonderful Robert Wyatt.
youtu.be/waDmA4CgM7Y
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
15> T2 - NO MORE WHITE HORSES
A power trio with prog / psych leanings, T2's debut, 1970 LP 'It'll All Work Out In Boomland' is oft cited as a lesser known gem.
This particular track is a banger & no mistake.
youtu.be/YRxhqAWThys
#ColorTheMusic
15> T2 - NO MORE WHITE HORSES
A power trio with prog / psych leanings, T2's debut, 1970 LP 'It'll All Work Out In Boomland' is oft cited as a lesser known gem.
This particular track is a banger & no mistake.
youtu.be/YRxhqAWThys
No More White Horses
YouTube video by T2 - Topic
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
15> T2 - NO MORE WHITE HORSES
A power trio with prog / psych leanings, T2's debut, 1970 LP 'It'll All Work Out In Boomland' is oft cited as a lesser known gem.
This particular track is a banger & no mistake.
youtu.be/YRxhqAWThys
#ColorTheMusic
15> T2 - NO MORE WHITE HORSES
A power trio with prog / psych leanings, T2's debut, 1970 LP 'It'll All Work Out In Boomland' is oft cited as a lesser known gem.
This particular track is a banger & no mistake.
youtu.be/YRxhqAWThys
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
14> PROBOT - RED WAR
This track from Dave Grohl's heavy metal jukebox album sees him joined by vocalist Max Cavalera (Sepultura).
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
youtu.be/qh3DZtNPejs
#ColorTheMusic
14> PROBOT - RED WAR
This track from Dave Grohl's heavy metal jukebox album sees him joined by vocalist Max Cavalera (Sepultura).
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
youtu.be/qh3DZtNPejs
Red War (feat. Max Cavalera)
YouTube video by Probot - Topic
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
14> PROBOT - RED WAR
This track from Dave Grohl's heavy metal jukebox album sees him joined by vocalist Max Cavalera (Sepultura).
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
youtu.be/qh3DZtNPejs
#ColorTheMusic
14> PROBOT - RED WAR
This track from Dave Grohl's heavy metal jukebox album sees him joined by vocalist Max Cavalera (Sepultura).
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
youtu.be/qh3DZtNPejs
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
12> DONOVAN - COLOURS
Wanted to post No-Man's excellent (proto trip-hop) cover of this song, but I used it previously on another challenge.
Luckily the original is a very different, but great, slice of Dylan-esque folk, which will do nicely!
youtu.be/7IN-8xbp_tg
#ColorTheMusic
12> DONOVAN - COLOURS
Wanted to post No-Man's excellent (proto trip-hop) cover of this song, but I used it previously on another challenge.
Luckily the original is a very different, but great, slice of Dylan-esque folk, which will do nicely!
youtu.be/7IN-8xbp_tg
Colours
YouTube video by Donovan - Topic
youtu.be
June 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#MusicChallenge
#ColorTheMusic
12> DONOVAN - COLOURS
Wanted to post No-Man's excellent (proto trip-hop) cover of this song, but I used it previously on another challenge.
Luckily the original is a very different, but great, slice of Dylan-esque folk, which will do nicely!
youtu.be/7IN-8xbp_tg
#ColorTheMusic
12> DONOVAN - COLOURS
Wanted to post No-Man's excellent (proto trip-hop) cover of this song, but I used it previously on another challenge.
Luckily the original is a very different, but great, slice of Dylan-esque folk, which will do nicely!
youtu.be/7IN-8xbp_tg