Reading from the twelfth and final installment of my 1983 Dairy Diary in
which I get discouraged from doing karate, play Battlecars, make
Plasticine 'Morphs', watch the non-Bond, Bond movie, turn 13, laugh at
Tom and Jerry cartoons on Videodisc and get an Atari 400 for crimbo!
Laugh at my incredibly bad spelling!
See what kids got up to before the internet!
Tune in next time for more 80's nostalgia...?
Watch the entire year here:
Vinyl Haul & Advice Wanted | December 2018
I need to upgrade my shonky cheapola 1970's 'hi-fi' into something decent and could do with some advice- should I go for something quality yet vintage or brand spanking new but on a budget? Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Plus a look at my latest vinyl finds.
Vinyl PSA | Product Warning | 7" Blake Sleeves
Or "Why you should (sometimes) read the Amazon reviews"... https://preview.tinyurl.com/yb9h2n3w
To reiterate: I've never had any problems with the 12 inch and Gatefold versions of these sleeves, just the (exactly) 7inch versions.
My Top 100 Tracks of 2018 | Music Playlist | WHIBLT All Year?
Get your party started right with the JohnnyCeed 2018 playlist!
Introducing Edward: My American Friend Takes A 'Britishness' Quiz
I thought it was about time to introduce you to my good friend and musical collaborator Ed (A.K.A. Edward of Sim) and, as he's not native to these lands, test him on his knowledge of British culture from the 70's, 80's and 90's for a laugh.
Listen to Ed's music here: https://soundcloud.com/edward-of-sim
Rock & Rule: The 80's Classic On VHS, DVD, LaserDisc and More...
A look at my Bro's collection of releases of classic 80's sci-fi rock n' roll musical animated feature film Rock and Rule featuring songs by Debbie Harry, Cheap Trick, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop ...plus a special surprise at the end!
Matt Talks Vinyl's vid: https://youtu.be/c6TDiQgO9Oo
Watch the entire film here!: https://youtu.be/Q62RjHfX5yM
It's My Birthday (And I'll See What Was In The Charts In The Week I Was Born If I Want To)
To celebrate reaching the (frankly baffling) age of 48 I thought I'd indulge in a bit of musicastrology and see if the popular songs and albums from the week I was born have had any influence on my musical tastes by having a gander at the UK charts from 1970!
Not sure how I managed to miss out some of the entries (must be a sign of aging...) so apologies to Dorothy Squires for skipping her version of 'My Way' and not noticing until I'd exported the vid...
Oh and a surprising lack of xmas singles in the charts back then dontcha think?
My Vinyl Oddities Part 2
Part two of a look at some of the more outré items in my record collection including a well-known snookers player's ill-advised foray into pop music, a classic k-tel exercise record from the 70's and an album my dad made (sort of).
And A Cast of Thousands full album: https://youtu.be/ajovf6fafN8
Full K-Tel Exerciser audio: https://youtu.be/WQ7GbmQ4YoY
One Four Seven: https://youtu.be/fSyXK0iVXN0
And A Cast of Thousands full album: https://youtu.be/ajovf6fafN8
Full K-Tel Exerciser audio: https://youtu.be/WQ7GbmQ4YoY
One Four Seven: https://youtu.be/fSyXK0iVXN0
My Vinyl Oddities Part 1: Sound FX | Historic | Private Pressings
A look at some of the more unusual records in my collection including
some Sound FX LP's and 70's school musical and me not knowing what the
hell I'm talking about with regards to copyright/public domain and the
creative commons... dig!
BBC Sci-Fi Sound FX side 1: https://youtu.be/AkVY0v1M90M
BBC Sci-Fi Sound FX side 2: https://youtu.be/XOd1WkUcRzY
Journey Into Spaaaaace: https://youtu.be/_C_Nzfjn4fE
BBC Sci-Fi Sound FX side 1: https://youtu.be/AkVY0v1M90M
BBC Sci-Fi Sound FX side 2: https://youtu.be/XOd1WkUcRzY
Journey Into Spaaaaace: https://youtu.be/_C_Nzfjn4fE
My Dungeons & Dragons Figures 2: Monsters!
Another look at some of my vintage AD&D figures from Grenadier Models- this time it's Monsters!
My Vinyl Biography: Noble Records' 750 Subs Competition Entry
My entry into the Noble Records Channel's 750 Subs Competition
Noble Records: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Emoa55PfDEIDDd5yWNhlw
The Goodies: https://youtu.be/nzi7YrJN5FI
Tchaikovsky - Capriccio Italien Op 45: https://youtu.be/01SEOm9oS-k
Beethoven - Symphony n°6: https://youtu.be/BJn4LhXC2S0
Chainsaw- Massacre EP: https://youtu.be/kqjHyh6F94g
My Diary November 1983: Talisman, Fireworks And A Trip To London
Reading from the eleventh installment of my 1983 Dairy Diary in which I play the Talisman board game, collect used fireworks, play 'Pummel In The Dark' and visit London for the very first time!
Laugh at my incredibly bad spelling!
See what kids got up to before the internet!
Tune in next time for more 80's nostalgia!
Talisman Board Game pictures: https://pitchandputtproductions.blogspot.com/2018/11/talisman-board-game-1983.html
Food Review: Curry & Cassettes
Join me for a bit of a musical mukbang as I try to talk about some vintage cassettes whilst chowing down on a Morrison's Volcanic Vindaloo. For some reason.
Real Ale Craft Beer Losing His Mind From Eating A Phaal :https://youtu.be/BnmLbKwm8m
Bongo's Thrash Metal Demo: https://youtu.be/iCGSyBlMIkc
Tatter vs. Eoshirundu: The Emperor's New Closet
This is a musical collaboration between Tatter, Edward of Sim and The Hirundu. Download it here:
Mini Charity / Thrift Shop Haul & Rare Records In The Wild!
Just a few odds and ends I've picked up recently before my record buying hiatus plus some footage of some rare, but pricey charity shop records (all of which I had to leave behind).
See if you can spot all the obvious mistakes... like when I call an E.P. a single. Oh and there was a big chunk of the video I had to cut out when I thought one of the albums came out 10 years after it actually did... (tip of the week: don't skip your research kids!)
Tiger Feet on TOTP: https://youtu.be/EQfidTOTsLo
JAZZ Charity / Thrift Shop Vinyl Haul #7 (part 1)
Make a Jazz noise here! There comes a time in every middle aged record
collector's life when they decide to dip their toes into the cool waters
of Jazz ~ and I'm no exception.
A recent visit to my local charity shop saw me walking out with an armful of 1950's Jazz 10" records and, as a complete Jazz-newbie I thought I'd give them a spin and let you know my thoughts.
This is part 1 so there's more jazzy-goodness to follow in part 2. Dig!
Intro/Outro Music:
A recent visit to my local charity shop saw me walking out with an armful of 1950's Jazz 10" records and, as a complete Jazz-newbie I thought I'd give them a spin and let you know my thoughts.
This is part 1 so there's more jazzy-goodness to follow in part 2. Dig!
Intro/Outro Music:
My Diary October 1983: Dark Tower Board Game, 80's Movies & Turnips For Halloween
Reading from the tenth installment from my 1983 Dairy Diary in which I obtain The Staff of Power, predict the future (by accident) and make a turnip lantern for Halloween (pumpkins were a rarity back in them days. Well in my part of the world they were.) Laugh at my incredibly bad spelling!
See what kids got up to before the internet!
Tune in next time for more 80's nostalgia!
New Music Recommendations: WHIBLT? #3
What Have I been Listening To? Episode 3 in which I spin some tunes that
have recently been floating my boat.
Plus there's a couple of snippets from some friends of mine's new album
and a little bit of self promotion in the form of a track that I had a
hand in bringing to fruition
Tatter vs. Eoshirundu on Bandcamp: http://tatter-vs-eoshirundu.bandcamp....
Cartoon Food: https://g.co/kgs/Qrqsi5
Listen to the tunes here:
Tatter vs. Eoshirundu on Bandcamp: http://tatter-vs-eoshirundu.bandcamp....
Cartoon Food: https://g.co/kgs/Qrqsi5
Listen to the tunes here:
I Made A Video Nasty: Rewatching The Feeble Dead!
So, for a bit of a Halloween Hoot I thought I'd unearth this monstrosity.. it's footage of 'The Feeble Dead', the no-budget horror 'movie' we tried to make one weekend back in 1987!
Gasp! At the terrible acting!
Shudder! At the cheesy not-so-special effects!
Watch! Rubber chickens getting pummeled with clubs!
Cringe! At Zombies dancing to Michael Jackson's BAD!! (No really.)
Original Fake Trailer from 2007: https://youtu.be/_n17xi9uFuQ
Full Scan of the original VHS Cover Art: https://pitchandputtproductions.blogs...
Groove #1: The Mystery Music Magazine | Led Zeppelin The Beatles & More
Join me for a look through the first edition of Groove Magazine ~ the mysterious early 70's British music mag that I can't find any information about on the internet. Full Page Scans Here: https://pitchandputtproductions.blogs...
Best Worst Band Names
I countdown my top 14 most & least favourite band names in a (sort of) response to Metal Mickey's video (https://youtu.be/MD6SVzmb3uE), one of which is completely fictitious ~ can you spot the made-up band?
Achtung! Contains swears and 'Mature Themes'; not suitable for those of a sensitive nature, a nervous disposition or a sophisticated sense of humour. May contain Nuts.
Vintage Video: Waltham E-180 Super Premium Grade VHS Video Casette Cover
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| Re-record Guaranteed Forever? What about in 5 Billion years when the dying Sun consumes the Earth and burns everything to cinders? |
Neet Stuff: D&D Figures - The Wizard's Room
A close up look at 'The Wizard's Room' box set by Grenadier Miniatures from the early 80's.
My Diary September 1983: Movies, RPG's, Dragon's Lair & Fish!
Reading from the ninth month of my 1983 diary in which I get into fish, play Army, watch several (now classic) 80's movies and, of course, play endless games of Dungeons & Dragons. Laugh at my incredibly bad spelling! See what kids got up to before the internet! Tune in next time for more 80's nostalgia!
8 Bit Atari Game Clips courtesy of the Highretrogamelord Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/Highretrogamelord89
8 Bit Atari Game Clips courtesy of the Highretrogamelord Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/Highretrogamelord89
Charity/Thrift Shop Shopping & The Vinyl Tap
For the first time in aaaages I hit the second hand shops looking for records. Plus I visit to the newly opened Vinyl Tap pub/cafe bar at which you can select music from their collection of LP's whilst chugging down real ale or coffee and eating eggs or (but not and) bacon.
Vinyl Tap:https://www.facebook.com/Vinyl-Tap-Preston-297703140993787/
Vinyl Tap:https://www.facebook.com/Vinyl-Tap-Preston-297703140993787/
Fleetwood Heritage Day 2018 | Vintage Arcade Machines
It was recently the annual UK Heritage Day, when they open up historic buildings that aren't normally open to the public, so I went back to my home town to have a look inside the Mount and the Lower Light House. I also paid a visit to the Harbour Light's Arcade to drop some serious change into their collection of antique 'amusements'.
My Diary August 1983: Summer Holidays
Reading the eight month of my 1983 Dairy Diary in which we go crabbing,
play dens out and bulldog, I cycle to Blackpool and lose all my money
(well £1), watch Hawk The Slayer on Betamax and visit the library!
Laugh at my incredibly bad spelling!
See what kids got up to before the internet!
Tune in next time for more 80's nostalgia!
