Happily Imperfect
Gordon McLean
Hi, I’m G. Father, husband, feminist, ally, skeptic, blogger, book reader, geek. Always sarcastic, imperfect, and too cheeky for his own good. He/him. 🏴
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aka the Mystery of Memory I know every word to “Boom Shake the Room” by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, a song that was on high rotation in the pub/club we frequented in … checks notes … 1993! God, I’m old. Yo back up now and give a brother room The fuse is lit and I’m about to go boom! Mercy mercy, mercy me My...
What’s a song that helps you focus or concentrate? I have a full playlist of tracks like this, it’s called ElectroBurbleWorkTime. This artist features heavily and whilst I tend to lay the full album whenevr I can, this track is one I find great for focus work. “Emerald Rush” by Jon Hopkins Listen on Apple Music Your...
What’s your favorite collaboration between artists? My actual favourite is only on YouTube — the cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps performed by Rock n Roll Hall of Famers and includes THAT guitar solo by Prince — so in lieu of that, the answer is obvious. I was heavy into rock music as a young boy, discovering...
A weekly recap of the articles and posts I’ve read that I think are worth your time. Everything Flows: The Koln Concert — I can play the piano, badly, with a lot of practice. So when I hear talent like this I am utterly captivated. Great post, with the back story almost as good as the performance. Watch Footage from...
My feet hurt. In the best of ways though, as we spent several hours dancing last night, alongside a couple of thousand other people, as AnnieMac did her thing. Shout out to Jade Edwards who got us well warmed up with some slick grooves and mixes, deffo one to keep an eye out, she cranked the tempo up and you...
Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new? Has to be rock music based but with a twist. Well, that makes it easy then. “Renegades of Funk” by Rage Against the Machine Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Gordon McLean's Apple Music playlist View...
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Share a song that tells a great story. So many to choose from. Tribute by Tenacious D? Hotel California by The Eagles? Jolene by Dolly Parton? Last Kiss by Pearl Jam? Disco 2000 by Pulp? But no, let’s keep it simple. Never trust a snake. “The Snake” by Al Wilson Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support...
It was hot. 31C every day, which is survivable if you can navigate your way through shaded areas, a bit more of a challenge when you are sitting in a grandstand facing the sun… I would visit Madrid again. It’s a fairly compact city and whilst I didn’t tick off any of the popular tourist spots, I still got to explore...
What song always makes you feel better? I’ve always loved a song that builds, that layers in the instruments. I’ve always loved a great drum track. I’ve always loved interesting harmonies. I’ve always loved rock music. I’ve always loved a hint of tongue-in-cheek silliness. I’ve always loved Queen. And yeah, I’ll...
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