Wow. First off, I can't believe the Socceroos are in the Cup. Second of all, I can't believe we beat Japan. Convincingly. We dominated possession, and although it was far from a perfect performance, the boys smacked them. Tim Cahil, give that kid a pay rise Everton. 3-1, bring on Brazil!
MP3: Freedom of Thought - Green and Gold
The merits of this track have been debated ad nauseum in the press over the past few weeks. The selection of the official Socceroos team song. SBS ran a competition for budding musicians to see who could come up with the best song to represent the Australian football team on their journey to Germany '06, with much controversy. It's an 'interesting' choice, from the lads from South-Western Sydney's Freedom of Thought. Not what you would call inspirational or stirring, however the guys obviously can string together a competent song. I think we need something along the lines of 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot', maybe with less ridiculous lyrics.
MP3:Herbert - Something Isn't Right
Matthew Herbert is back with a new album of jazz and electronica fusion entitled 'Scale'. On this record he creates stunning soundscapes with bucketloads of sampling and electronic instrumentation. He has employed a plethora of fantastically timbred vocalists who gel perfectly with his beautifully arranged rhythm sections. To me he seems like the ultimate music nerd, but I mean that as a great compliment. Herbert is amazing, and so is this track.
Buy 'Scale' from Amazon.com
If you like your blogging with an introspective and philosophical flavour, check out my friend and work colleague Josh Redwood's fantastic blog Veritas Infitias Inceptum. It's a clever blog from a very clever young man and he will make you think. Enjoy!
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