In 2018 I went to Manchester to watch Roger Waters on his Us and Them Tour. When I saw that the tour was captured on film and it was to be shown at the cinema, I jumped at the chance to see it. Described as an “unmissable cinema event,” promising “state-of-the-art visual production …
The Seeds of Love is the third studio album by the British rock/pop band Tears for Fears, released on 25 September 1989. The album incorporates jazz and blues influences whilst adhering to the band’s iconic sound and is rumoured to have cost a staggering one million pounds (GBP) to produce. “Woman in Chains” Roland Orzabal 6:30 “Badman’s Song” …
Bag of Hits is a compilation album by the band Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Released in 2002, the album contains 15 of the band’s classic songs. Track listing “The Fun Lovin’ Criminal” – 3:12 “Up on the Hill” – 4:26 “Loco” – 3:54 “Korean Bodega” – 2:48 “King of New York” – 3:46 “Run Daddy Run” – 3:46 …
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood soundtrack: a homage to the golden age of Hollywood and the Wrecking Crew. Quentin Tarantino knows exactly how to use music to enhance the cinematic experience. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is his ninth film. It centres around Leonardo DiCaprio’s washed up actor Rick Dalton; his …
I am becoming increasingly aware of needing natural light. I have spent too many hours working in studios that are all artificially lit. Taking time to sit outside recharges my emotional batteries and my mood and productivity increase. Z is for zzzz Sleep! The modern music industry is an interesting and dynamic industry in which …
I have now a New Instagram page. It contains fun photos of me working and playing the drums. The address is: Instagram.com/paulhosedrummer
World Water Day is a United Nations initiative with a crystal clear goal: water for all by 2030. Swimming sparked my inspiration I enjoy swimming. It helps with my fitness and it gives me space to think and clear my mind. During one particular swim, I found myself choking on water as I gulped and swallowed …
2019 has begun with a lot of positive energy and it is almost time for the music industry to have it’s annual family reunion. A time when we all say, see you at NAMM! I truly enjoy attending the NAMM show. This year will be my 15th consecutive trip. It is a time to reconnect …
The pace of twenty-first century living in quick to say the least. Take time for yourself and enjoy being still. Work requires that I travel a lot – domestic and international. Earlier tonight, I was sat having dinner in a restaurant inside Milan train station. I realised that although today was busy, I was actually …
Is the desire to be perfect stopping you from achieving your goals? Stop playing it safe and push yourself. I see this more and more. Our desire for perfection can paralyse us. Back in April, I wrote a blog piece about balancing the need to improve against being our own worst critic. In order to …