Phil Bass

phil@ourdiaspora.net

Humanist and retired software engineer with a love of music.

Location:: Leicestershire United Kingdom

Gender:: Male

Status:: Cohabiting

Homepage:: http://stoneyfish.wordpress.com

RIP Peter Green

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:51:02 +0100

#^https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWOtL-PZiE
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Kray van Kirk - O My Fathers

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Sun, 19 Jul 2020 08:59:28 +0100

A song for our troubled times.

#^https://player.vimeo.com/video/439440703?app_id=122963&wmode=opaque

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75 Years On from the First Atomic Bomb Test

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:00:05 +0100

Here's a beautifully written and thought-provoking article about Trinity, the first successful test of an atomic bomb 75 years ago today.

GoGo Penguin - Kora

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:43:41 +0100

Here's a tune by GoGo Penguin, a modern jazz trio from the UK and currently my favourite band.

Kora

#jazz
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Michael

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:42:09 +0100

This is excellent.

Decisions, decisions ...

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:02:00 +0100

How to use ALL the available information.

Affluence is killing our planet

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:39:05 +0100

A sobering article on the relationship between affluence and environmental issues.

#^https://theconversation.com/affluence-is-killing-the-planet-warn-scientists-141017?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20June%2025%202020%20-%201660815991&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20June%2025%202020%20-%201660815991+CID_d4b0bfc93c1fad6e4408b5eb54a2d26f&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=Affluence%20is%20killing%20the%20planet%20warn%20scientists

Remembering Keith Tippett

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:34:36 +0100

I've signed a petition to rename Bristol's Colston Hall to Keith Tippett Hall. If you'd like to add your name, the petition is here.

Pekka Pohjola - Elämä jatkuu (Life Goes On)

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:18:33 +0100

Some '70s jazz/fusion by the Finnish pianist and bass player, Pekka Pohjola, from his album Harakka Bialoipokku.

Elämä jatkuu (Life Goes On)

#jazz #fusion
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Keith Tippett

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:05:43 +0100

I heard this morning that Keith Tippett has died. That's very sad news.

Here's Keith contributing to King Crimson's Bolero from their Lizard album.
#^https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g90NIZKv8-M&lc=UgwbCnQiOAns3Mdc_mx4AaABAg

Reliable Journalism

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:20:58 +0100

If you are looking for independent, high quality, authenticated, explanatory journalism try The Conversation.

Petra Haden - Matte Kudasai (2017)

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:04:15 +0100

Petra Haden's a cappella version of King Crimson's Matte Kudasai.

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Why am I here?

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Thu, 28 May 2020 10:30:42 +0100

If you'd like to know why I am on diaspora it's all explained in this post on my Crotchety Man music blog.

U3A Committee Meeting

Start: Thursday June 11, 2020 @ 10:00 AM

End: Thursday June 11, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Phil Bass

Sat, 23 May 2020 11:17:09 +0100 last edited: Sat, 23 May 2020 11:20:51 +0100

Location: Online (Zoom)

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Sat, 23 May 2020 11:03:49 +0100

A Fridge Too Far

Mac Users Group

Start: Friday May 29, 2020 @ 2:00 PM

End: Friday May 29, 2020 @ 4:00 PM

Phil Bass

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:34:56 +0100 last edited: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:40:07 +0100

The monthly Mac Users Group meeting.

Location: Usually Loughborough Library but during the Covid-19 lockdown online.

Facebook Sucks

Phil Bass

Wymeswold, Wed, 20 May 2020 13:15:33 +0100

I've never liked Facebook. It's unattractive, full of distracting advertisements and never, ever does what I want. So I'm jumping ship.

I hope this diaspora* site will be a better alternative. (Fingers crossed.)

Phil Bass

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:46:45 +0100

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Phil Bass

Wed, 20 May 2020 11:39:51 +0100

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