random street snaps

Trippy Dream

Last night I dreamt of my parents again. I fought viciously with them again in the presence of strangers in half-light. I had a bunch of ragged clothes in my hands. I stood there and they were sitting at a picnic table, eyeing me cruelly, smirking with disdain. Not understanding me.

I ran outside to where a yellow ugly duckling car was parked, my female friends with big hair were hanging in the front smoking cigarettes, the boot was open. I dumped my things in the back and felt such a craving and an excitement; I wanted to smoke at least ten cigarettes, one after the other.

Doors slammed shut and we drove away in the yellow car, we drove down lanes with high hedges, we drove past fair-grounds and festivals in England. I looked from the window at the people, they were all in semi darkness, from all walks of life, friends and lovers, men kissing each other passionately.

We sped by in a haze and I felt such sadness and anger. I felt such a need to numb myself out. I laid my head back on the seat, closed my eyes and then I suddenly became aware.

I knew then that my parents were flooding me with love from afar. They were sending overwhelming comfort to me from afar.

I awoke in my Amsterdam bed this morning wondering WTF that was.

downtempo

You may have noticed a sharp decline in posting frequency here on Brow of Calm and because of new projects, change in lifestyle and me moving to Amsterdam I will not be posting here very often in the coming weeks. I will get back to frequent blogging soon and I will post occasionally, this post is just to let the regulars know whats going on.

Peace and thankyou to all those that visit, enjoy and inspire.

Carlos Vamos

I heard Carlos Vamos and Lindsay Buckland playing some magical guitar music last week at the 'Leidse Plein' in Amsterdam. These gifted musicians apparently tour European cities playing their music on the streets and I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. I brought a cd which is already shaping up to be one of my favourites this summer and for many an evening to come. www.carlosvamos.com www.lindsaybuckland.com

you wouldn't believe they were dutch..

The new jam from amsterdam.

blues/rock/soul/sixties

http://3voor12.vpro.nl/speler/luisterpaal/34274046

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Jamaica Days

Video for 'Jamaica Days' taken from Skye's debut solo album 'Mind How You Go' ... Skye was in Amsterdam earlier this year for a gig. She used to be the singer of one of my favourite bands 'Morcheeba' and is now going on her own. I really enjoyed seeing her live, it was inspirational and uplifting. Hear more of her music on skye's myspace including a cover of 'Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc'.

some turning point

This week has been the turning point for me into a new zone, into a brave new world, a turning point from summer into autumn. I got up earlier than normal today and outside there was mist and for the first time since a long time that crisp cold in the air. Not really cold, summer still lingers, the sun fades in a different way though. It’s more a gradual feeling that gently reminds me that I am entering a new cycle and it brings memories of this time last year. They are memories of me still living in the old student house and having drinks after school in some Amsterdam cafe and later on in the evening a gentle smoke in some coffee shop with close friends.