Count Your Blessings
:: Posted by David S on Thu., Dec 6, 2012

The first video from The Vicar Songbook has just landed on YouTube.

As Punk Sanderson has been saying in his various missives, this is a perfect Christmas message, while also being completely unfestive. Does that make The Vicar a grouchy grinch-like spoil sport?

As the humble songwriter, awed by the arrangements, the animation and the contribution of Andy Yorke, I would argue that it's perfect for any occasion.

Hankerchiefs at the ready.

Vicar Chronicles arrive in Broadchalke
:: Posted by David S on Tue., Dec 4, 2012

A slightly tardy announcement (owing to the extensive liquid celebrations), and one which will no doubt be described in greater detail in various diaries - but six pallets of Vicar Chronicles landed safely at DGMHQ on Friday.

The digital versions for Kindle and iPad are already on sale, with the hard copies released on 28th January. 448 pages of joyful dribblings by Punk Sanderson. Time to get Vicared!

Two More Vicar Tracks
:: Posted by Stormy on Tue., Dec 4, 2012
The next two tracks from Songbook #1 are now available as the new Stormy Hot tickle. Will these end up on Youtube?

KC Merci
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Nov 30, 2012
My thanks to Thomas M who points our attention thusly: "The French pocket trumpet player Médéric Collingon will play King Crimson pieces in Paris on Friday night. It’s not his first try and, as seen on youtube (a great interview in French with video), it’s really good. Last year, he played with 8 string players (plus his regular band on drums, bass and keyboards). This year, the band will be even bigger. It’s a wonderful jazzy rendition of King Crimson, a proof of fame ?"

Twitter
:: Posted by David S on Thu., Nov 29, 2012
While Sidney Psychedelia Smith tours the taverns of Sweden, our man Punk Sanderson continues to do battle with The Twitter Fiction Festival. He has apparently inveigled his way into the favour of @GuardianBooks and the organisers, @TwitterBooks, On the other hand, I understand that at the close of play today, he only had around 83 followers - so anyone who enjoys a tweet, may wish to check out @punksanderson or #twitterfiction.

Twitter Fiction Festival
:: Posted by David S on Wed., Nov 28, 2012

DGM has dipped a toe into the murky waters of the Twitter Fiction Festival, which started today and runs for five days.

@punksanderson is tweeting a Vicar Chronicle as part of #twitterfiction - so any twitterati please feel free to follow him there. I suspect a single visitor would double his audience!

Punk is a smelly little man
:: Posted by admin on Tue., Nov 27, 2012

The following review, posted by a certain R Fripp was spotted on Amazon.

P6 Bundle Goes Live
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Nov 27, 2012
ProjeKct 6's four shows supporting Porcupine Tree in 2006 are now available in their entirety. Just $30 will get you all four gigs in FLAC format. C'mon, you'd be crazy not to! 

Flaming Lips ITCOTCK Reviewed
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Nov 27, 2012
What's the verdict on the Flaming Lips convened cover of Court? Find out here. 

Piracy Good For Business?
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Nov 27, 2012
My thanks to Zebanet1 for the link to this report on a study into the movie industry.