Alright bummers?
This week's tune that I am obsessed with is The Sun Can't Compare by Larry Heard. Before that, it was Scraper by Liquid Liquid, then just prior to that it was back to Unfinished Sympathy.

As an aside, I first heard Unfinished Sympathy when i was 10, back in 1990. It was on a Now That's What I Call Music tape (Google informs me Now 19, fact fans, as can be found here www.nowmusic.com/albums/now-thats-what-i-call-music-19). In fact, I loved it back then. I had no idea why, I had no idea what the lyrics were about, what sampling was, about how the production on the strings part was impeccable and I certainly had no idea what a breakbeat was (boom thwack boom boom thwack, in simple terms, fact fans) but I was obsessed with it for what must have been a couple of weeks at least.

That was cathartic as fuck, my fellow travellers.

CATHARTIC AS FUCK.

Now, tell me, who else watched La Bruce presenting the news last night and drifted off into a near pornographic reverie?

NOT ME, THAT'S WHO.

As you were.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:41, 112 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

breakbeat, eh?
I'm sure it's got a different name in classical music, not that I can remember it right now
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:51, Reply)

Um, unless classical music has suddenly started using breakbeats, I don't think it will have a name in that field.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:59, Reply)

that rhythm probably has been
you underestimate classical music
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:00, Reply)

From an old and sadly underused musical education
I think the phrase you're looking for is split clef.

Heavily used in brass band music.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:04, Reply)

Split...clef?
Amens, Thinks and Funky Drummer are split clefs?

Fo shizzle?
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:05, Reply)

Look it up
I can't be bothered.

But I think essentially the principle of breakbeat is the split clef - in other words, a rythmic bar dropped into two parts.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:11, Reply)

The principle of breakbeats is to sample the coolest part of a drummer showing off and then loop it and/ or chop it.
But what about La Bruce? People are evading the question.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:12, Reply)

Surely the principle of breakbeats
Is to oppose a drum signature against a bass signature in the same bar.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:15, Reply)

Not necessarily.
But then again, I have no formal musical education. I just like things that sound good. I am a sucker for Amens though, have a listen to this www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxEb2FrQUbE
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:18, Reply)

What on earth is this fucking nonsense you're subjecting me to?
An Airedale Terrier - on stilts - in a labcoat!

Good gracious man you're insane.

Oh bollocks I've inadvertantly pressed the "I like this" button. No, I don't like this.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:30, Reply)

You're a funny guy TD.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:48, Reply)

I try to be dour and bad tempered.
But sometimes the real TD shines through the ill constructed b3ta facade that I assume.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:03, Reply)

I've learnt to realise that me and Jeff Bridges will never be together and I can accept it now.
Maybe you should do the same with Fiona.
( girlinthehole, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:52, Reply)

yeah, we all got to realise eventually that we will die alone and unloved

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:53, Reply)

Forever alone highfives!

( girlinthehole, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:54, Reply)

*reluctantly fives*
my facebook newsfeed is all about weddings and babies right now. Happy for those guys, but also...so ronery...
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:55, Reply)

yeah boo I know 2 girls that are pregnant and one that's just had a baby

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:58, Reply)

Their lives are OVER. OVER I TELLS YA!

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:03, Reply)

it does automatically mean
a reduction in fun time.
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:05, Reply)

Although I assume that the getting pregnant thing probably involved 'fun time'

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:08, Reply)

but it does mean bigger breasts

(Zoz prayed for twink on, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:14, Reply)

I've accepted that
With me and Rosemary the Telephone Operator off Hong Kong Phooey.

Take a deep breath and move on, Dozer.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:54, Reply)

Number one super guy.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:04, Reply)

didn't know you were a dylan fan!
is that sig in honour of the bobster hitting 70?
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:07, Reply)

Can't fit
"And shot it full of holes" into the sig line, but yes and yes.

Well spotted!
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:11, Reply)

can't believe you went as far back as '66.
what's wrong with '74?
BOTT his finest work by far.

edit:yes, i know it was released in 75 but recorded in 74.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:17, Reply)

What's all this french shit been about b69?
Who ended up winning that internet argument ?
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:20, Reply)

can i really be arsed getting into this all right now?
it's long and boring, f'naar.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:21, Reply)

Oh go on there's still life left in the horse
Was Shambles bullying you by posting *top secret* personal information about you?
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:24, Reply)

Shambles is revelling in his new found fame on B3ta.
He's slightly funny, but he's no SpankyHanky, that's for sure.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:29, Reply)

From what I can see your living room chair seems to feature on the internet
Christ that living room needs a good clean; I'm not sure I could cope with that level of filth if I was a guest at Casa Blaireau69
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:30, Reply)

it was a little untidy that sunday morning, that's for sure.
much cleaner now, thanks.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:32, Reply)

I'll be honest here b69 it's got the ring of student dive to it, I just don't know how you do it.

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:35, Reply)

So right, it'd be like so Rory would you like a cup of tea or coffee or something (I realise it's a 'dry house')
I'd be like no mate I've *literally* just had like three, I won't need another cup of tea for a week or even more. Of course if I was sneaked one against my will I'd throw it into the potted plant or whatever.
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:33, Reply)

no potted plants.
yawn.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:36, Reply)

Shit dude, I'd have to create a major diplomatic incident by the faux pas (is my french right there?) of leaving my unwanted cup of tea UNTOUCHED !!!!

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:38, Reply)

what the fuck are you chuntering on about?

( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:39, Reply)

I dunno man, it's the sight of your living room on the internet, it's all I know about you (apart from the alcoholism)
It's just not good man. We all need to make an effort, and that living room just screams slob. I'm quite particular about my own surroundings I suppose, no offence.

THE CHAIR :
s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/blaireau69/?action=view¤t=DSC04529.jpg&newest=1
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:42, Reply)

I'll give you 2/10 for that, must try harder.
Actual response in gaz.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Thu 26 May 2011, 0:54, Reply)

Also what the fuck is wrong with you, a good range of potted plants MAKES A HOUSEHOLD

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:39, Reply)

but they get in the way of the booze storage.

( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:41, Reply)

Ain't you dried out? Or are you still mixing alcohol with a powerful array of anti-depressants and anti- psychotics ?

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:44, Reply)

it's nice that you're taking such an interest, really it is.
quite sweet, actually.
xxx
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:54, Reply)

It all looked a bit silly.
Just some internet willy waving.

I was surprised Legless didn't wade in and try to calm things down in his role as self-appointed unofficial mod.

Cheers.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:22, Reply)

I haven't been following his antics recently
I believe that he still hates my guts though.


Cheers
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:25, Reply)

Legless hates a lot of guts.
Including mine, but that's because I can smell bullshit from a mile away and have no time for the overbearing prick.

I lose no sleep over it.

Cheers.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:28, Reply)

Desire
'76 - by far the best Dylan work - bought my copy in Carlisle.

Oh gosh B69 is getting bullied online. I hope he'll not get terribly upset.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:28, Reply)

is allright boss, i've just had a fistfull of anti-psychotics so i should be ok.
yup, desire is a corker.
i do just love black island bay.
however (and it's a biggy!) bott has idiot wind.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:35, Reply)

Do they prevent psychotics bothering you?
If so, bung me some down the internet tube.

Hurricane - Dylan's greatest moment.

Bedtime, darlings

x
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:43, Reply)

nah mate, that's psychotic repellents you're thinking of ;)
schmurricane!
later xxx

p.s. was it pink panther records? the guy died just a couple of weeks ago.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:52, Reply)

tl;dr

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:53, Reply)

How can that be too long?
I know you Americans have a reputation for sloth and stupidity, but I expected better, I like rilly rilly did.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 20:58, Reply)

oh, sorry, got that confused with
I READ IT BUT I DON'T FUCKING GIVE A SHIT
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 25 May 2011, 21:02, Reply)

*there there*

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:03, Reply)

Evening Canine Copulator
What's rollin'?
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:05, Reply)

I've been chillin' TD
Annoyingly, I've been spending time on mindjolt.com and realised I've wasted an hour.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:06, Reply)

What be mindjolt?
I could look it up but I can't be arsed and it's bedtime soon.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:13, Reply)

Lots of silly little games
www.mindjolt.com/games/sock-dye?nav=top_scores_alltime

sock dye has kept me busy for the last hour.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:25, Reply)

I play their Scorpion Solitaire on facebook
as unlike most FB games it's crazy difficult.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:42, Reply)

like rilly

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:18, Reply)

Hello lovely OTters
I'm watching shit TV and am going home tomorrow.
Exciting times.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:19, Reply)

I wish I had an Otter

(Bazongaloid, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:22, Reply)

I liked that one song Showgirl by The Otters.
Luke Haines is a miserable bastard though.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:24, Reply)

I've never seen a live one. Have you?

(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:24, Reply)

I don't think so
But I imagine they are rather cute. I've seen duck billed platypusses
(Bazongaloid, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:28, Reply)

they are very cute.
it's rare to see them in the wild now though. I've only seen a wild one once.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:33, Reply)

I've seen them in the zoo
and also there was an otter sanctuary near where I lived. They are adorable.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:39, Reply)

I love otters.
awww
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:37, Reply)

I love otters too,
They ot so cutely. And they're all "Hello, we're otters!"
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:38, Reply)

And then they'll try and take your finger off*.
Nutkins lols

*Fairly sure that was a sea-lion though.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:39, Reply)

I like sealions too
And seals. Sealions have stickyout ears though.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:40, Reply)

But give 'em a red and white spotty football and they'll entertain you for hours.
So don't give them too hard a time over there ears, eh?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:41, Reply)

It's how you tell the difference between seals and sealions
the latter have shrek-ears
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:42, Reply)

And red and white spotty footballs.
It is important you remember this. Just in case in crops up in one of your exams.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:45, Reply)

Exams are done
until retakes. Bleh.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:47, Reply)

well if the seals and sealions question comes up. Remember what I've told you.
(How did the exams go?)
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:50, Reply)

Awful.

( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:54, Reply)

:(
They probably aren't as bad as you fear.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:57, Reply)

Really, trust me, they were.
But that's how it goes! How is life in the kennels, Jeff?
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:00, Reply)

smart people always think they've done worse than they did
dumb people think they did better.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:00, Reply)

I'm allowing myself back on for a few minutes
how are you?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:23, Reply)

Did you watch any telly this evening Amberl?

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:37, Reply)

Not tonight
but last night I couldn't sleep at all so I caught up on a load of stuff I'd missed
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:42, Reply)

I've not seen anything this evening, but I might try and catch up later.
I won't spoil the storyline.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:43, Reply)

Shattered
(if I'm allowed to say that)

And just not thinking about it. Still stressed? You'll be fine, I'm sure.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:38, Reply)

I can't revise
I've tried continually but it just isn't sinking in. Looking forward to being at home?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:42, Reply)

Yesss.
The cat will be there and he'll be overjoyed to see me. I have 2 days of nothing then oop further north for BGB's.

It'll start going in, somehow. Begin on the 31st right?
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:44, Reply)

Yup and finish on the 17th
have fun at BGBs!

Also why did they cast Martin Freeman as Watson :( ?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:56, Reply)

I tried watching that
Got bored. Sorry. Bernard Humperdinckle or whtever wasn't even enough to grab my attention. Martin Freeman looks like he has a rubber face.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:00, Reply)

You are getting Freeman confused with Phil Cool.
And on that note. Night all!
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:00, Reply)

I find him disturbingly hot
Benedict Cumberbatch that is, not Martin Freeman
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:07, Reply)

I can see, and he's almost my type
I'm just not keen on his face. Not pretty enough.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:09, Reply)

Plenty enough for me
ticks nearly every box
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:14, Reply)

Have you heard The Sun Can't Compare?
Loads of 303 and loads of emotion. Great tune.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:16, Reply)

Haven't heard it sorry

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:23, Reply)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN0dsZOBQec
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:24, Reply)

Nope, just something off about his face.
Cillian Murphy... Oh, I can get behind him any day.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:17, Reply)

Weird how it works
Cillian Murphy doesn't do much for me. Though we do have similar types
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:22, Reply)

They're both strong-featured men
I just find Mr Murphy incredibly irresistible.

I might be coming round to the Dean side of things
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:24, Reply)

I'm glad to hear that :)

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:33, Reply)

I'm awake far too early.
I'm hungry too. But I'm going home tonight which is YAY for me.
(Poppet some assembly required., Wed 25 May 2011, 22:23, Reply)

on the train home from a 135 minute long episode of QI
Sean Locke! Woo!
Bill Bailey! Woo!
Nina Conti and her ventriloquism dummy "Gran"? Oh dear.
Fortunately she had nice boobs, a low cut top and didn't say much.

Overall it was a definite 9/10. I suspect they will heavily edit the "Candice Bergen was a cockmonkey" section.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:38, Reply)

So nobody else drifted off into a Bruce fuelled daydream during the news last night?

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:45, Reply)

Sadly not PD.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:46, Reply)

Oh.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 22:47, Reply)

today has had win all over it
going to bed happy.
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:06, Reply)

I didn't read the question
Can I just say one thing? Noodles.
(Catomiagi is in with a chance, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:14, Reply)

What with?

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:17, Reply)

Kittens.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:17, Reply)

oh I love kittens, they are so hugglyy wuggly

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:19, Reply)

Tasty as well.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:19, Reply)

I prefer my noodles
in a miso broth, with too much seaweed.
(Catomiagi is in with a chance, Wed 25 May 2011, 23:22, Reply)