This week I have learned:
- about the amazing work of Jean-Jaques Perrey. Possibly the godfather of sampling. Another incredible discovery in the WB-40 Album Club. Thanks to Susi O’Neill for the introduction, and also the fascinating back stories.
- it’s quite odd meeting someone for the first time in 21 years. We hadn’t changed.
- WE’VE ONLY GONE AND SIGNED A BOOK PUBLISHING DEAL! The final copy deadline is now 30th November.
- Of course, now the main thing in my head is that Douglas Adams’ line about loving deadlines.
- No matter the will, if you are working in a heavily regulated sector then there will be a mismatch between expectations of speed and the reality.
- Employees in the investment banking industry are forced to take two-week holidays because it’s been found that it’s hard to conceal a fraud if you aren’t at work for two weeks.
- There are a lot of people who seem to forget that August is peak holiday season.
The week in media:
Read:
Completed Helen Lewis’ excellent The Genius Myth and now on to Craig Brown’s equally excellent book about The Beatles One two three four.
Listened:
Continuing my Rolling Stone Greatest 500 albums (now up to 365). Interspersed with hearing Jake Bugg and Supergrass live at Ludlow Castle on Friday. Both of whom were excellent.
Watched:
The Euro final was great fun.
As as been the spy thriller The Veil.
Next week:
Malaysia
The week in photos:
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