I’ve finally decided on writing a backing-track for Crystal Skulls! In particular the Mitchell-Hedges skull found in British Honduras in 1927. This one is thought to be the oldest known, and is unique in it’s anatomical realism and separate lower jaw. It is thought that the 20-odd other famous skulls in existence were modeled after [...]
Archive > February 2010
Argh!
I just decided on Crystal Skulls for my backing track. The section on Crystal Skulls in Arthur C Clarkes Mysterious World is pretty inspiring. I’m particularly interested in the Mitchell-Hedges skull found (under dubious conditions) in the 1920s. This one is apparently the oldest known, and is unique in both it’s realism and separate lower [...]
Why not get a tattoo of your chosen theme?
Hi. I’m adopting a new technique this time round. Thanks to my friend Rich, the chord sequence for the song has been created for me. Rich told me on the phone the other night he wrote the chords on a piece of paper whilst his guitar was just out of reach, so he’s never even [...]
Stigmata / Murder of a little alien
OK. I’m working on 2 this time. One is balls-out rock bullshit about the stigmata phenomenon, the other is a tragedy about the murder of a little alien: I was creeped out by this story: http://momento24.com/en/2009/09/16/panama-youngsters-claim-to-have-killed-an-alien/ Love Kip
Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is something of an enigma. It has captured the minds and imagination of many at sea – and I am attempting to capture one interpretation of it in music form. What could be at the bottom? Only time and fiction will tell…
New album in the making
It’s just been announced that the next Intercontinental Music Lab album will be Mysteries of the Unexplained exploring strange and paranormal phenomena… see the new blog for the latest news.
Line of the Dead
DEADLINES for music submission: Backing tracks – Friday March 12th (5 weeks from this Friday!) Vocal tracks – Friday April 30th (13 weeks from this Friday!) If anyone has any issues with these dates – let me know and I’ll modify them.