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Almanac Cinema: Music: Hear My Eyes – ‘Wake in Fright’

August 18, 2024 by [email protected] 11 Comments

As part of the Melbourne International Film Festival, Ian Wilson enjoyed the Australian classic movie ‘Wake in Fright’ with a live soundtrack performed during the showing of the film.

Almanac Music: ‘Paradise State of Mind’ – Foster the People: Album review

August 18, 2024 by Jonathan Cuch 6 Comments

Jonathan Cuch is a big fan of Foster the People but is disappointed by the band’s last release ‘Paradise State of Mind’ as he indicates in his review of the album.

Almanac Music: ‘Oh Vesuvius’ – Songs Involving Hills, Mountains and Volcanoes

August 16, 2024 by Kevin Densley 216 Comments

In the latest installment of KD’s epic series about popular song themes, the focus is upon hills, mountains and volcanoes. As usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: Some oldies but goldies!

August 9, 2024 by Colin Ritchie 3 Comments

Here are a few ‘golden oldies’ that popped up on Col’s internet feeds for your enjoyment.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – ‘Under The Radar’ Aussie Male Style

August 7, 2024 by Moondance 18 Comments

Karl Dubravs continues his fascinating series of Dylan cover songs. This week a selection from ‘under the radar’ Aussie males who have recorded Dylan songs.

Almanac Music: Vale John Mayall – Now the Blues has lost a King

August 3, 2024 by Peter Crossing 9 Comments

Peter Crossing pays tribute to a musical hero, the great bluesman, John Mayall who recently passed away.

Almanac Music: ‘Everybody’s building ships and boats’ – Songs Involving Watercraft

July 26, 2024 by Kevin Densley 217 Comments

In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song, KD looks at songs involving watercraft – ships, boats, yachts and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: ‘Once I had a love…’ – Songs Referencing Glass

July 12, 2024 by Kevin Densley 108 Comments

In the latest installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD looks at songs referencing glass; as usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.