@oberonsghost It’s very good, yes. The thing about a great song is that it can be translated into any genre.
@OzKitsch @HartWexford And the other night this lead to this rabbit-hole. https://t.co/hfJ0BMwWRO
@OzKitsch @HartWexford Since we are there, “Never Gonna Give Your Teen Spirit up†https://t.co/w7w7XLXn2j
@OzKitsch @HartWexford It’s good, yes. If only I didn’t loathe the ukulele worse than Hitler. (Good arrangement but.)
Correct. https://t.co/Ku0sY9zMrA
@MikeIncavo Hey thanks, Mike. I’m old-school computing science, and have run networks, but my main path has been ra… https://t.co/A0QW65ziWc
@LapTop006 Oh wow we had some of those AKGs as well. I was one of the few people allowed to play with them. This wa… https://t.co/V4PnGdvFgp
@LapTop006 We even had some of the original presenters and musicians.
@HartWexford Ah. Thanks. This is all new knowledge. She’s kinda cool in that song. Like, very cool.
@LapTop006 Back some time, on what was the 70th (?) anniversary of radio in SA, we did a whole day’s radio in the s… https://t.co/moxxCpqxWi
@LapTop006 Oh yeah, someone told me you’re a vintage mic enthusiast? Let me tell you quickly about one of my great enjoyments…
@HartWexford Wait, what?
“Ice Ice Baby†(w/ Ice Sculpture of Vanilla Ice) - Vintage Jazz Cover ft. Aubrey Logan https://t.co/btB7CcSXF4
“Jolene†- Postmodern Jukebox ft. Maris https://t.co/TRENAOcE28
Bonus points for:
1. Harp arrangement,
2. Neumann… https://t.co/jKXu6UgivY
And since we’re going down this rabbit-hole, “Smells Like Teen Spirit†- Nirvana (’60s Orchestral Cover) ft. Alisan… https://t.co/vvfPBklGU3
This is very good. “The Final Countdown†- Europe (Vintage Cabaret Cover) ft. Gunhild Carling… https://t.co/L3cGLw20ib
@jodiem I love my rabbits.
@skwashd Nah, if someone is paying I’ll throw in a few more words.
“Life On Marsâ€, David Bowie (Smoky Jazz Ballad Cover) ft. Olivia Kuper Harris by Postmodern Jukebox. https://t.co/P9tI9zu4xg
@LapTop006 @jodiem @R_Chirgwin @Pollytics @expectproblems I just spent WAY too long analysing the mic placement in… https://t.co/7RTyICZPik
@JustJimWillDo OK fair point I have done those things.
RT @NewtonMark: Hey everyone, Campbell Newman is upset about something. Yeah, yeah, I know, “Campbell WHO?!†Right, right. Look him up on W…
@Pollytics I am OK with this version.
@JustJimWillDo @JoeMcNallyPhoto I’ve never ever worked with lights when I’ve done photography, I don’t think. But I totally understand.
@bastardsheep I’m glad you understand.
I am getting old.
And you got bleed and phasing between all the mics.
Hah! The video works through how I was taught. Start with ONE microphone, then figure out what you’re missing. Then… https://t.co/WLzYbAn6Pb
@jodiem @R_Chirgwin @Pollytics @expectproblems Oh I know these guys. (Their work, not personally.) Thanks for the reminder.
@R_Chirgwin @Pollytics @expectproblems My early audio production education was from a guy who’d been an audio direc… https://t.co/tsvqodSlo1
“Recording, ’50s Style†https://t.co/1N5fhoETQN This is very deep audio geek stuff, but I think @R_Chirgwin… https://t.co/rNEY66rgPS
@carolduncan Which is a short way of saying we’re screwed.
@carolduncan Oh I’m not arguing with the climb. That will be a thing. I’m just saying it’ll be easier to fit on the… https://t.co/A5pQ3PTgb0
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou @SnarkyPlatypus He’ll cope.
@carolduncan There’s a reason we use logarithmic scales for this stuff. The initial rise is always sudden, because… https://t.co/vUTBCiZYXQ
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou @SnarkyPlatypus Nah, it may need to be deep end therapy. Straight to Derek& Clive.
The latest @TwoSetViolin video is fine. “How the Simpsons Portrayed the Most Famous Musical Prodigy in Historyâ€â€¦ https://t.co/u43GNTQPnx
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou @SnarkyPlatypus Exactly. I did mention that bit. And I have long considered it my r… https://t.co/VZDXm2MN5g
New @JonathanPieNews: “Coronavirus: Survival of the Richest!†https://t.co/6CB1FOgCYB
You will hear the phrase “wa… https://t.co/n61rWPzZQh
RT @snurb_dot_info: The Berlin Phil have posted 600 of their concerts online for free streaming, in order to make self-isolation more beara…
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou @SnarkyPlatypus Look, he is young. By which I mean under 40yo.
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou Since @SnarkyPlatypus didn’t know this sketch, “Monty Python - Hungarian phrasebook… https://t.co/p1OB9KYAyf
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou Look, Google Translate says I said this, which I assume is OK 一切都很好åƒ, 谢谢ï¼
kels_316 I picked a bad year to take up drinking hand sanitiser
@elisethoma5 @perrynfowler That said, I have to go back there tomorrow because I left my spray jacket there, so I may gather further intel.
@elisethoma5 @perrynfowler Their menu is not online, and it seems there’s a troll site on Facebook to denigrate the… https://t.co/clTRAvp6zu
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION. https://t.co/lRnXnTKmOv
@JustJimWillDo @RhombusHatesYou We seemed to make it through dinner without being Hungarian phrasebooked too much.… https://t.co/BXlVfyVvi9
@paulwallbank @njptower @sylmobile Seems about right.
@SnarkyPlatypus Also, we were the first to arrive at around 6pm. As the waiter told us via the Google Translate, “C… https://t.co/4Kh7TgFGKj
@SnarkyPlatypus I also enjoyed the waiter laughing at me for not knowing how to switch to “conversation mode†in Go… https://t.co/sCwyLNADXD
@SnarkyPlatypus Pro Tip: Let them recommend the signature Xi’an dishes. It’s the third time we’ve been there but th… https://t.co/SOnOstQCVg
Right. That was a stunning meal at Xi’an Eatery in Burwood, so here’s a summary in @SnarkyPlatypus’ photos. And a… https://t.co/jBrBCUJwNm
Railway station health advice, Ashfield. pic.twitter.com/Peljcfzi0L
The turning point. pic.twitter.com/z6DNEw4MYC
@perrynfowler Can’t talk. Eating.
@SnarkyPlatypus For those following at home. pic.twitter.com/lSnNhrliXX
At the Xi’an Eatery in Burwood. Waiter speaks into her phone in Mandarin. Phone speaks in English. We are good. I t… https://t.co/TRIsNd40nd
It me! pic.twitter.com/PzpKJDbVJj
Mobile.
@JustJimWillDo My friends, who I know you’ve met, already buy such things in bulk. There’s a solid supply.
Mind you, there won’t be any new deliveries until Monday, so I guess it doesn’t really matter. Let’s hope they have… https://t.co/tbCYonnyIF
I have a little bit of shopping to do to before the Ashfield householders return. Wondering whether to do it late t… https://t.co/Sg2uQG4BTo
@MichaelJWebste1 @TimWattsMP Tweeted earlier. :) https://t.co/WzkwlV2TAc
RT @DavidParis: The two harshest realities I’m personally facing regarding the roni:
1. I am immunocompromised and haven’t been able to fin…
@NewtonMark Thanks for retweeting that, Mark. I’m really pleased with how that paper turned out, and there’s lots of links to the history.
@misosusanowa @zdnetaustralia Ah yes, the first Crypto Wars. I touched upon that in my paper, though in that round… https://t.co/UTVtuyiwOD
Also, 9 of my last 14 articles for @zdnetaustralia have been about Australia’s digital surveillance laws. It seems… https://t.co/UvKY6EW9pA
@juhasaarinen Today we are all Stalin.
Since I’m here, if you want a 3000-word deep dive, my peer-reviewed paper for the Carnegie Endowment might be fun —… https://t.co/s6FSpnsVZN
@KarenMMiddleton I say that with love. I’ve just been way further down into these laws than any sensible person sho… https://t.co/6PSGdK6S7R
“Privacy concerns about encryption laws†by @KarenMMiddleton https://t.co/8CbzqSgnZ2
A good piece, ’cept that peda… https://t.co/ITtdjmf8sP
@juhasaarinen Frequently.
RT @TimWattsMP: Why isn’t the Federal government providing a public awareness campaign to offer trusted, authoritative information on socia…
Goddammit, @SnarkyPlatypus, brainfade meant I got just 4/10 in the @SatPaper quiz today. thesaturdaypaper.com.au/quiz/2020/03/14
To clarify, see attached. In the same way that, say, Police Association of NSW will comment on policing but in a wa… https://t.co/cH7EzGi0ZD
@darrenpauli That’s the people, yes. It may not “fall short†on science, but that is not their focus. It’s just wor… https://t.co/CdLrIeDZnJ
REMINDER: The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is a long way short of representing all doctors, and it’s more a… https://t.co/EmVmSrkhfH
@FlyOpineMonkey As is right and proper. I’m just forewarning you about the inevitable judgement. Which you are free to ignore.
@SnarkyPlatypus This is the trust of that part of his column. pic.twitter.com/rfvxxTWsla
Timeless, etc. https://t.co/WvaYvnhchK
@njptower @sylmobile Here’s another frightening thought: Nouns ending in S aren’t necessarily plural. Boss. Piss. P… https://t.co/Lkvpr6l7ik
I am completely over you fuckwits.
REMINDER: If you reply to my tweets with some half-arsed bullshit that suggests you didn’t bother to read the mater… https://t.co/FHRj84mK7q
@anne_twain @TraceySpicer @onthemedia You didn’t read the article nor listen to the podcast, did you. Well done. Be… https://t.co/agipoIXQcz
Very @SnarkyPlatypus areas.
The “white man’s burden†trope from Tanveer Ahmed, “a psychiatrist, serial plagiarist and Liberal Party candidate,… https://t.co/ck8MKCbw6n
@ChrissieM Tomorrow’s predicted rain times are looking a lot better. This is for Penrithpic.twitter.com/IqGVXR0zzgzg
@sylmobile Did you know that we have a thing called a “dictionary�
Yeah the rain won’t have passed in time for me to walk the errand today. I hope you’re enjoying these updatpic.twitter.com/kBjpmAjJjbjJjb
@JazzTwemlow Maybe should hold a big party to celebrate our pioneering success.
@AnnabelAstbury That might have been the wrong answer.
@AnnabelAstbury What is a “cheeky nap� One where your boobs are flopping out?
TheOnion Tense Party Enters Third Hour Of Unplayed Acoustic Guitar Leaning Against Wall trib.al/Q8lRZGs pic.twitter.com/1h56NvHqzP
RT @davidlipson: When Americans panic buy, they do it right 😬 https://t.co/RnPOwcqgPS
RT @jason_a_w: keen to hear who is gonna pay for it https://t.co/Jbhm3j6bXa
RT @JennaPrice: Still the best health message. @GladysB way too polite to use this with the prime minister. 😂 https://t.co/2uigQ9qcBO
@moylecroft @onthemedia Anyway, you take this up with @jeremyfaust. :) I’m just arguing this from a newsmaking point of view.
@moylecroft @onthemedia Ah, that ol’ chestnut. Because it doesn’t mention B and C it means the analysis is “ignorin… https://t.co/YnX7z6dtX0
radionz #BREAKING Every person entering New Zealand will be required to enter self-isolation for 14 days.
RT @SenatorWong: It’s been nearly two months since the first coronavirus cases in Australia.
During the worst of the bushfire crisis, Sco…
RT @NickyWill100: Just because the shops are cra cra today doesn’t mean we can’t have fun ðŸ°ðŸ˜˜ðŸ¥° https://t.co/Mk6wV1AaGg
@moylecroft @onthemedia Your complaint seems to be that a story about A is not a story about B and C.
@devalara44 You may like to listen to the podcast or read the article to see what it does and does not talk about.
There’s lots more analysis. For those who are too lazy to listen or read, this about the Diamond Princess and comme… https://t.co/nM4MROOjjY
@onthemedia “We spend all of our time like one of those people on the beach with the metal detectors. The thing goe… https://t.co/YyTfIAhqHS
@onthemedia He’s talking about the importance of testing early and comprehensively. So that’s happening everywhere.… https://t.co/5XiMgqcwDW
@onthemedia “Most deaths occurred in Hubei province, an area in which lung cancer and emphysema/COPD [chronic obstr… https://t.co/t6fNTL3rJ6
Interesting. On Diamond Princess, at least 705 of the 3711 people tested positive for coronavirus, and 6 people hav… https://t.co/jXVuFUztK0
RT @aaronch3n: I’m going to send a letter to pornhub saying I’m not interested and I will not waste my seed
Sat plan, updated: Looks like I should’ve gone for my walk earlier. I may have to drop the errand. Dinner will stil… https://t.co/314NXA80mv
Amelia_Draws Stop panic buying flour. I don’t believe you all bake
By way of comparison… https://t.co/FNoedg27EN
A statesmanlike coronavirus message from Dr @normanswan and @ABCaustralia. https://t.co/YYRK8gjEKb
leftistthot420 damn toilet paper getting so expensive these days man pic.twitter.com/stsBtXibnu
RT @GrogsGamut: Get the feeling yesterday’s COAG did not exactly produce calm
@jeamland That variant I call “Day with a Y†but then there’s this version. @lucysunman https://t.co/a9pZjtLDHU
GreenJ No sausage sizzle at Bunnings. Shit just got real.
“Trust deficit threatens COVID-19 response†by Mike Seccombe https://t.co/2Sbztd05Av
“Scott Morrison moved quickly… https://t.co/dDrmXSCRCA
RT @joshuaray: > Delete email accounts
> Sell house, live in woods
> Find bottle in river
> Has note inside
“Our brand’s COVID-19 response…
Mr @NewtonMark will appreciate the sentiment. https://t.co/3WI4jZ0juT
RT @BeardedGenius: This 18 seconds is probably the best single piece of advice I’ve heard about the #coronavirus https://t.co/buDs1fhdwL
This coronavirus risk self-assessment flowchart from the Victorian Department of Health looks solid.… https://t.co/XIN2XHjl4I
@HHackenbecker @danmurphys So I hear. Thanks.
RT @RexChapman: Last year, this man lost his 16-yr old son in a car wreck. He decided to donate his son’s organs, including his heart.
Th…
Noting that my Mac’s spelling dictionary includes “Laphroaigâ€. Classy. But not the “basic†spelling check in Chrome.
@HHackenbecker @danmurphys [Nods] I’m noting certain things getting quite sluggish, seemingly random but of course… https://t.co/1pMxBGzMEq
@JM77 I can see them getting plenty of trade if they do.
@murrigellas @JustJimWillDo @SnarkyPlatypus One must always look their best when on the videos. :)
@HHackenbecker @danmurphys This is pure speculation, obviously.
@juhasaarinen @danmurphys Goddammit.
@reselsnark @danmurphys Mate.
@murrigellas @JustJimWillDo @SnarkyPlatypus Of course! Sorry, Ladies, what was I even thinking?
Is it just me, or is @danmurphys website struggling right now?
RT @chelseaperetti: In a couple weeks food bloggers are about to be like “quick oily pasta with salt!†then “how to spruce up a can of bean…
RT @reselsnark: If you see someone out in a mask today, and even gloves, pivot your thoughts from:
‘Oh dear god look at that person overre…
@_midofo_ @MilesMcBain This is fascinating, thank you.
@JustJimWillDo @SnarkyPlatypus Where do I see this? I want to see how @murrigellas make curried sausages. Is there… https://t.co/ql348RC2wn
RT @7NewsSydney: Coronavirus: “I have been concerned about the mix messaging and apparent inconsistency of the approach of the PM and Cabin…
aparnapkin oh nowwww everyone wanna know what introverts do for fun
lynetteweston2 #COVID19Aus #covid19australia #selfisolating #Dutton #ScottyFromMarketing maybe this will help pic.twitter.com/XMK9A53pvg
@jodiem I have always been a fan of ambient sound.
@RealNickHodge Nice.
glengyron I wonder why so many Reptillians don’t want to be tested for the virus? A test that would expose their Reptillian DNA? Tricky one.
RT @mattcdef2000: Well thank goodness the Canberra press gallery never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever deals in gossip!! #ever…
The little wave at the end is what makes it special. https://t.co/evhqRLJyNx
RT @cokeefe9: Government offices in Sydney being cleaned by people in hazmat following Peter Dutton’s positive test. â¦@9NewsAUSâ© https://t.…
RT @jscros: whole foods is owned by jeff bezos, the richest person in the world https://t.co/zf6cVBKY9t
@futureidentity This is true. Still, we can always hope.
RT @jennineak: love to log onto twitter dot com to see journalists express love and solidarity with peter dutton, a man who unquestionably…
And then there’s this thought. I don’t think he’s an epidemiologist either, but that doesn’t mean he can’t talk abo… https://t.co/Y8d4FrfELZ
This is a fascinating idea, but I’d personally be worried that the modelling — if it exists — would be extremely de… https://t.co/L4e00kiAsk
The coronavirus combined with the run on toilet paper has me worried that we may soon see a frightening new product: SORBENT GREEN.
@bengrubb That’s great news, Ben, but you just HAVE to be different!
@manindotblack Just quietly, Tom Clancy isn’t an epidemiologist either.
Sat plan: Broadly speaking it’ll continue to be a lazy day. There’s an errand in Burwood, which will get me out for… https://t.co/erPcYtreII
@arizclint Well played.
RT @TheOnion: Health Experts Worry Coronavirus Will Overwhelm America’s GoFundMe System https://t.co/7W8dIjmVJS https://t.co/eALs99PiBA
RT @verge: Update: contrary to Trump’s claim, Google is not building a nationwide coronavirus screening website https://t.co/3gNj7bghMk htt…
@nigel_castle Hahahaha literally just retweeted it.
bbennettesq Who’s ready for pandemic themed cocktails? pic.twitter.com/ck8Hk2yckE
@arizclint Off you go then. :)
@Viss I believe @Viss is checking out supermarkets in San Diego. The variation in panic buying is curious. https://t.co/tXH1HAxlBc
I am sometimes highly critical of the Canberra press gallery, but then the job does involve getting 1500-word text… https://t.co/FnRSzfCBdn
RT @glengyron: A few days ago he said it was nothing and snake bites were a bigger problem in Australia. He’s actually just crazy. https://…
RT @joshgnosis: It’s not wise or advisable to make broad declarations about whether the NBN will cope with people working from home. It’ll…
RT @Viss: sad to see that there hasnt been a run on adult diapers, with the sheer volume of pants being shat https://t.co/8rhfTXO1rk
Nevertheless there is hope. https://t.co/X3PLeKVib6
Boston, eh? https://t.co/Q4ftonBXTv
More melancholy than sad for me in Sydney today, @CARROT_app. pic.twitter.com/i6IyJvDtQI
Saturday. Select the four you like least and place them in a sack. Saturday.