Category Archives: Music

An art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and colour.

Finally going to see U2

Posted on 1 October, 2010 by Vernon

After missing earlier tours, I couldn’t miss out this time. There was the promise of tickets as cheap as $40! We nearly missed out on getting in again, but thankfully U2 are doing 2nd shows in Australia. I forked over … Continue reading →

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I want my MP3

Posted on 4 September, 2010 by Vernon

A review of the Last.fm service I had already set up an account with Last.fm but haven’t really used it much for some time. My profile at last.fm/user/vfowler seems almost a complete record of my music tastes thanks to using … Continue reading →

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Music Media in Young People’s Everyday Lives

Posted on 4 September, 2010 by Vernon

How is music interlaced with our everyday lives in general? What has been the impact of the Internet in the way music is used by young people privately and publicly (and the way this intermingles)? 1. Since the 30s, music … Continue reading →

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where do you work?

Posted on 4 February, 2007 by Vernon

In my job, the office isn’t always the office. Sometimes its a cinema, a cafe, a sound studio, a winery, a news printer, a gallery, a museum, a bowling alley… I have to admit, teaching English rocks! Check this out … Continue reading →

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pot luck Christmas dinner

Posted on 24 December, 2006 by Vernon

Hi everyone, Please remember to bring a plate of yummy food (it can be anything, so long as it tastes good) and whatever you want to drink (we have plenty of water!) Also, the way the weather is looking, it … Continue reading →

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Japan – a year in the life

Posted on 8 September, 2006 by Vernon

Last night we held the opening screening of my digital slide-show Japan – a year in the life. A great night and a big thanks to all who made it. Copies of the (all regions, PAL) DVD are now in … Continue reading →

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The Audreys

Posted on 19 July, 2006 by Vernon

My housemate shouted me a ticket to join him and another of his workmates to see The Audreys play at the Northcote Social Club. What a great band! Such a fantastic variety of instruments and talented musicians. The Audreys sound … Continue reading →

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