What Do You Fink?

Don't worry, I haven't broken down into talking like a British thug; pronouncing any th as an f. The title will make sense in due time.
It's no secret to people that I'm a bit of a geek in the general sense of the term. By that I mean I will quite happily watch/read/play things of a sci-fi or fantasy nature. One TV show I look forward to every week is Stargate Universe. Now this show has developed a habit of ending episodes with a montage of characters overlaid with what has been called "emo music", only not in whole screaming and whining broody style. Moreover, it is music attempting to show the human side of the characters. One such episode revealed a gem of a musician that was unknown to me and through some google wizardry, I found out the name of the song and as such, the name of the musician. That musician was Fink. (title starting to make sense now, huh?)

The song is titled Sort Of Revolution and happens to be the title track to his latest album. Before the week was out I had got my paws on a copy of the album and have played the hell out of it ever since. My walkman (yeah that's right, walkman. stuff that iPod crap) has been locked on the album and left to repeat itself until I get home from work and play it on my PC instead. To make matters even better, this is one of those wonders wherein I like every track.
A combination of folk, electronica and with a slight indie vibe, the songs convey an almost conflicting easy-listening and energetic feel. Instruments used include acoustic guitar, piano, drums of both stick played and hand played varieties and a healthy dose of pre-recorded sounds since all of this is the doing of one man. All of this is carried along by a wonderful voice.

It has to be said that the title track has fast become a personal favourite of mine and not just on the album but of all time. It is truly rare that one can point at a song and say 'that there is one of my favourite songs in the world' but by god Fink has managed it.

The King, has returned...

...no no, wait, it's just him again.
I sure am lucky that blogs don't have some form of charity protecting them or I'd be done for negligence countless times over by now. Never fear internet! I am indeed alive and well and have only stopped posting because, to be honest, I can't think of anything to post. My usual attempts at doodles and writing has all but dried up and surprisingly, I'm not phased by this in the slightest. As it stands my day to day shuffling to and from work seems to fly by, leaving me with all the free time I care for. Free time filled with enough reading, watching and playing to fill this geeks mind to content.
With the Autumn season upon us (or "Fall") the market is once again saturated with new TV shows and computer games. Giving both my free time and wallet a run for their money. So until boredom sets in once more and my mind wanders into creative pastures anew, I shall leave these titbits of information for the lucky few who read this here blog.

• How To Train Your Dragon is stupendous and awesome and possibly now one of my top movies. You will watch it!
• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a wonderfully nostalgic experience for old video games (americanism!) and a nice tale of young love that doesn't rely on gross out jokes or the quest for sex. I'm looking at you American Pie.
• Graze.com is a boon to the early starter who just doesn't want to wake up that much earlier to make lunch. Plus it's healthy, so no more guilt filled biscuits to snack on. Have a gander and see what you think.
  
• The Walking Dead miniseries that has just been released on the TeeVee is a fresh take on those beloved scamps we call zombies. One episode in and it hasn't relied on the old method of jump-scares but rather those characters that are alive and the emotional gauntlet they go through while the brain-munchers shuffle about.
• The Venture Brothers is possibly one of the funniest animations on the air and a worthy successor the vacuum left by Harvey Birdman Attorney at law. Well worth the time to get into it.
• The musician Fink has an album called Sort Of Revolution that is quite good. The title track has been left on repeat more than a few times I can tell you. Treat your ears, they deserve it.
• Having curly hair that only becomes curlier the hotter one gets is apparently a lure for drunken girls to ruffle and play with.
• Finally, Twinnings chamomile, honey & vanilla tea is friggin' tasty!

That's all for now you saucy bunch. Until next time!