It's been a long time since I last posted anything here. That's what happens when you're too busy building the site - no time to use it!  
 
Anyway I thought that I would take you on a journey of some music videos (all included on this page), which have got special meaning to me for one reason or another. Hopefully you'll discover some masterpieces that you didn't know about or you'll join me in feeling nostalgic about videos or songs that you haven't seen or heard in a long time. In no particular order (well actually in the order they appear on the page, but for no particular reason):  
 
1. Miranda Sex Garden - Play  
An absolutely extraordinary song from an absolutely extraordinary band that I had the pleasure of working with for many years (on the Web side of things). When Katharine belted out Play at gigs it was a frightening and beautiful experience all at the same time. Watch out for the banana at the end!  
 
2. Peter Gabriel - Sledge Hammer  
I remember watching this on TV when it first came out. It was the first time a music video made a real impression on me. By 1986 standards it was absolutely amazing and I still think it's one of the best videos ever made.  
 
3. Sort Sol - Brogue  
Sort Sol (Black Sun), who started out under the name Sods, was by far one of the best Danish bands ever and it's a mystery why they never made it internationally. They were also one of the best live bands I've ever known. Sort Sol reminds me of late nights in Denmark as a teenager, listening to Det Elektriske Barometer (an alternative music program that was on late every Sunday night) or actually seeing Sort Sol live somewhere. It also reminds me of the movie Nattevagten (Night Watch - not to be confused with the Russian horror movie of the same name) - Sort Sol did a great soundtrack for it. Love the movie too - watch the Danish original, not the Hollywood remake!  
 
4. Goldfrapp - Utopia  
I was blown away by Goldfrapp's first album Felt Mountain and have been a fan ever since. I remember watching them at one of their first gigs at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Quite a low key affair with a visibly nervous Alison Goldfrapp. What a difference watching them along with thousands of others a couple of years later at the Wireless Festival in London. Sometimes truly unique bands actually do make it into the mainstream.  
 
5. Sorten Muld - Ravnen  
Sorten Muld (Black Soil) was a Danish band formed in 1995 that mixed traditional songs and instruments with electronica. Sure we'd had Enigma, but this sounded like nothing else around at the time. I still get the CD out once in a while and give it a spin. It awakens the viking in me :-)  
 
6. Little Boots - Meddle  
I first saw Little Boots on Later With Jools Holland. She was performing Meddle on piano, Tenori-On and Stylophone. I'd never even seem someone using a Tenori-On live before. Not only was it a cool use of music technology, it also sounded really good. Similar to the Goldfrapp story, I managed to catch her live at an early gig in a tiny, tiny venue. Then she became famous, the venues got bigger and to be honest it all got a bit too commercial, but damn that girl is talented and I'm sure she'll be back with more good stuff in the future.  
 
7. Garbage - I'm Only Happy When It Rains  
Garbage were one of the few "super groups" in recent time that actually worked. They made some spectacular pop/rock anthems and Shirley Manson was the coolest chick on the scene by far. I have vivid memories of watching Garbage live at the Roskilde Festival. It was pouring down while they played "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" and there were so many people in the crowd, my feet weren't actually touching the ground. It was like swimming in a sea of Shirley worshippers!  
 
8. Pulp - Common People  
Suede? Sure. Blur? Of course. But seriously, Common People by Pulp? THAT was Britpop! This will always remind me of my first years in London and many happy times jumping around at the Wag club in Wardour Street, which has since been turned into a pub. Btw. this was long before the tabloids had invented the term WAG. Kirsty, if you're out there somewhere, can you believe that they turned the Wag into a pub? We need to do something!  
 
9. Freddy Mercury & Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona  
This is priceless, unbeatable, absolutely fabulous. It just doesn't get any better. Enough said.  
 
10. autoKratz - Always More  
There should be room for something more contemporary and here it is in the form of autoKratz and Always More. These guys from the East End simply cut some of the meanest dance music out there right now. Another act that I managed to catch in their early days. In fact it's still early days, I think they'll be huge. Reminds me of dancing around in a very warm tent!  
 
11. Chumbawamba - Timebomb  
Chumbawamba went stratospheric with their song Tubthumping, but actually they'd been around for a long time before and made many far better songs than that. A band with a political agenda and still capable of making irresistible pop music? Most unusual! Here's a nice example of something from their back catalogue.  
 
12. Mediaeval Baebes and Delerium - Aria  
The Mediaeval Baebes are an extraordinary phenomenon. For something that started out as just a hobby project and a bit of fun, they've come one heck of a long way and are still going strong today. Formed by Katharine Blake of Miranda Sex Garden, she is today their only original member. Although Aria is a bit unusual due to the collaboration with Delerium, I chose it because it's such a cool video. I have many great memories of gigs and parties with the original line up back in 1996-97.  
 
13. Reggie Watts - Out of Control  
The man is a genius. Just watch the video! Saw him live last summer - you should too!  
 
14. The Shadow Kabinet - The Acid Test  
Great song and video from Steve Somerset and The Shadow Kabinet. It's been a great pleasure working with Steve through GoMojo. Reminds me of a whole lot of classic pop music, yet it still sounds new. Do yourself a favour and get his albums HARK! and Smiling Worlds Apart - available from GoMojo Basement of course  
 
15. Baal - Copenhagen Streetlights  
Baal - another great band that nobody knows outside of Denmark. Although Copenhagen Streetlights isn't my favourite song by Baal, I like it because it reminds me of Copenhagen night life, late night bars and friends and loves lost and found.