Architectural Dreams and Reality.

A bit of a tribute to those that inspire us. A few hundred years ago it was only the kings and governments of the world that could create special buildings. These days architecture is a competition that turns concrete and steel in to a place for dreaming.

Next time you walk down the street, have a think about who created the spaces you enjoy.

Enigma - MCMXC a.D.

Enigma basically means Mystery and the Album means 1990A.d.

I was strongly influenced by the music in this album. As a lot of others were. It was different. At a time when earphones were almost permenantly in my ears the different layers in the music and the strong beat really kicked it. It was easy to relax to this music.

The other part of this piece was the imagery. super cool in its day.

Wikipedia explains it better than me.

Enigma - MCMXC a. D.(Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4).  If you don't like it... too bad.

Russ.

Latin dancing and Let's get loud

On a trip to Mexico I went to a bar in a small town Oxaca. I ordered my beer "Dos Equis Clara Por Fabor." Anyway, the club was filled with latin music and people spinning everywhere.

After about 10 mins of watching this the music changed to modern pop and the mood died. No one was dancing, and it seemed most people left. Kind of like a western nightclub before everyone gets drunk.. Boring.

So as I waited to get drunk I wondered what this dance was. Salsa...?

I did eventually learn a lot of Salsa and others but subsequently forgotten.
I must have heard This JLO song about 5000 billion times in the studio.

It's fun and you can be cool with just a few steps and you don't have to go for the competition style either. May have to dust off the shoes soon.

Dont Pretend

OK, Today at work some music was around, and someone asked If I knew the words to this song.

So I just started singing it. How do I remember it... Well I was 8 years old in 1979 and while I was not too interested in girls yet... I guess my older brother was. Because his record collection was filling with hot chicks of the 70's.

Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders was filling our shared room every moment and I guess he thought she was singing straight to him. "I gotta have some of your attention."

I do remember being at elementary school though, and my female teacher was singing it. I think she was a little surprised when I started singing with her. Haha. thats an old memory.

"Got a new skank... gonna reet"???? WTF

I watched the video again.... dude... check the boat suspension on the pink caddie when it stops. Elegance... haha.

Tetsu Bentley Continental GTR

Now, If I were a famous dude. I would flaunt the fame. No plain jane for me.

I'd have this Bentley Continental as a daily runabout.

The problem is I'd need a few to keep my disguise... haha.

How about this awesome black one.

Or this awesome green one.

Russ.

Bathurst 1000

I touched on Bathurst a few posts back, but with the V8's in my head. I though I'd finish with the ultimate race for V8 lovers. Bathurst again.

A great intro from Russell Crowe

A qualifying Lap.

Lownes across the top.

Bathurst 2009 last 3 laps were a pretty close finish after a re-start.

Up the Hill

Down the hill

Across the line.

V8 Brutes

V8 Brutes is a series in itself that started as a support for V8 supercars. But it became quite popular for door to door bashing.

Close Racing is always on show as the formula is set. The only real difference is driver ability.

This Promotion footage is cool.

These cars are basically the same as their sedan namesakes and have good performance. They get light in the rear for some slidey slidey too.

And a big off at bathurst. Here too at Darwin.

http://www.v8utes.com.au/

VB V8 Challenge

The Australian V8 Super car series has a support event sponsored by the VB beer company.

It's basically 4 cars. 2 Holdens and 2 Fords in a driver challenge.

1 Ford Falcon V8 sedan and 1 Falcon V8 Ute.
1 Holden Commodore V8 Sedan and 1 Commodore V8 Ute

These cars take ride along passengers.
They are driven by selected V8 Supercar drivers who do Burnouts until the tyres blow.

I don't know if there's a winner or not and most people don't care.
Theres also a slolom event but I don't think anyone really cares about that.

Smoke on!

VB

Since I posted about Lamb... it needs Beer to go with.

A hard earned thirst needs a big cold beer. and the best cold beer is Vic, Victoria Bitter.
mmmm.
This music from the first 1984 Ad (1996) has been brought up with a little class. and no class.

Aussie Beer Education.

Tinnie = Can
Stubbie = 375ml Bottle
Tallie or Long Neck = 750ml Bottle

In a bar on tap.
weak arse drinker orders a Middy or Pot = 10fl oz or 285ml Glass
regular drinker is a Schooner = 15fl oz or 425 ml Glass
with friends order a Jug = 40floz 1140ml Jug

These all differ but everyone knows these basics.
British style pubs carry Halfs and Pints.

Bar lesson.
Customer: "I have a Schooner of VB for me and Pot of Gold (XXXX lite) for me mate, he's driving."
Barman: "No worries mate."

In OZ. 0.05% blood alcohol is acceptable when driving.

Lamb chops

This Aussie Lamb commercial is about Australia Day traditions. Strange but somewhat true. About 50 years ago. It's borderline racist... Experts say nationalistic. Anyway.... Sam goes on to promote himself here.

But he is right sometimes.

You don't need name brands like Greg Normans Japanese Wagyu steak or any name crap.
You don't need marinades or sauce. Just eat the meat!

GIVE ME LAMB CHOPS!

Frankie Goes to War.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood were a bit controversial in their day. Two tribes, Relax and Welcome to the pleasure dome are all awesome tracks. They even did a remix of WAR

I love the excrutiatingly long intros and simple repetitive beats. Holly Johnson was cool but the reast of the band produced some pretty funky music behind him.

I love this live version in their Record Labels Trevor Horn Tribute. Ryan Molloy who replaced Holly was still cool.

This is the Banned Album Cover.

Bathurst

OK. Bathurst. Well I grew up glued to the TV watching the group C racing. Then the RX7 entered and I was in Heaven. 3 Wins in a row. I drove the track in MY FC Rx7 and My Datsun 16/1800. And its great.

Just check this. Watch it a few times and look around the track also. Elevation is amazing. Downhill straight is awesome. The video shows the difference between lightness, power and a mix in the RX7.