Ah Vienna... Conferences & Heat
Well, July has been a bit of a blur... in fact, more of a heat haze than a blur. Boy, it's been a hot one (and this is from a man that loves the Mediterranean climate!). In fact, I finally got round to mowing my lawn on Friday (I had a day off and thought I'd tend to the jungle). The last time I tackled the clover and thistle undergrowth - AKA my back garden - I managed to leave the Flymo as a smoking orange hulk on the lawn... but on Friday that pretty much described me! Now where did I put that factor 600?
I've just got back from a six days in Vienna, mostly work-related (running a stand at an international conference) though last Saturday involved a 7 hour hike round the city punctuated with stops for the odd Shandy... er, Austrian Beer (with a thirst reminiscent of Ice Cold In Alex, if you remember the film!). Now, at this point I have to take issue with Midge and the Ultravox boys and that line "It means nothing to me... Ah, Vienna", 'cause the place is absolutely awesome! And what nice people too. I really can't remember going to such a friendly place (apart from the obligatory Greek Islands which are always populated by some of the most hospitable and easy-going people in the world... that's the locals, not the Brits abroad, by the way!). So yes, Vienna is a must for another visit.
OK... finally on to music. I'm really busy writing on a few projects... as usual. I'm working on more songs for Paul Jeffery (who's already working on his follow-up album to Lost In Love Town) and I'm starting a new dance co-write (or three) with Richard Cory. These tracks may well become part of the Sundance Songs stable when finished. Paul and I are also working on a couple of new songs and some co-writes for Georgie (Georgina Carter). I'm also anticipating working on a couple of new tracks for Glenn Tollett, as the previous co-write seems to have gone down really well. (Please check out the links: Love To Love Again / Fammi Innamorar'!!)
Anyway, hopefully more news soon!
Look after yourselves and enjoy the summer whilst in lasts!
I've just got back from a six days in Vienna, mostly work-related (running a stand at an international conference) though last Saturday involved a 7 hour hike round the city punctuated with stops for the odd Shandy... er, Austrian Beer (with a thirst reminiscent of Ice Cold In Alex, if you remember the film!). Now, at this point I have to take issue with Midge and the Ultravox boys and that line "It means nothing to me... Ah, Vienna", 'cause the place is absolutely awesome! And what nice people too. I really can't remember going to such a friendly place (apart from the obligatory Greek Islands which are always populated by some of the most hospitable and easy-going people in the world... that's the locals, not the Brits abroad, by the way!). So yes, Vienna is a must for another visit.
OK... finally on to music. I'm really busy writing on a few projects... as usual. I'm working on more songs for Paul Jeffery (who's already working on his follow-up album to Lost In Love Town) and I'm starting a new dance co-write (or three) with Richard Cory. These tracks may well become part of the Sundance Songs stable when finished. Paul and I are also working on a couple of new songs and some co-writes for Georgie (Georgina Carter). I'm also anticipating working on a couple of new tracks for Glenn Tollett, as the previous co-write seems to have gone down really well. (Please check out the links: Love To Love Again / Fammi Innamorar'!!)
Anyway, hopefully more news soon!
Look after yourselves and enjoy the summer whilst in lasts!
