@jimnewstead.bsky.social
Prog apprentice, YouTuber, dad, sci-fi writer, musician, rubbish runner. Cut me open and I’m 1/3 Maiden, 1/3 Floyd, 1/3 Ozrics. Join me at YouTube.com/jimnewstead and https://reactionships.com/ All my other places: https://linktr.ee/jimnewstead
The Stone Roses - I Am The Resurrection, In Memory of Mani
youtu.be/XekKA3dSD1Q
Something wonderful happened to my ears today:
Jon Anderson & The Contemporary Youth Orchestra Concert Reception (Part 2)
youtu.be/bWfielNY-zE
The BBC is 6 Music, Hey Duggee, Riot Women, The Traitors, The Sky At Night, Radio 4 Extra. the BBC Singers, The BBC Symphony Orchestra, Blue Peter, Country File, Spring Watch, Maida Vale Studios, Gavin & Stacey, programming for the deaf, the shipping forecast. Don’t confuse the BBC for BBC News.
Reliving the four years between 2006 and 2010 with my old band Hayze…. Those were the days!
Jim's Old Band - HAYZE: The Album That Never Was
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Definitely not to everyone’s tastes, but this is an album I wish I’d not sat on for 22 years!
It’s fun, exuberant and totally over the top. But that’s the idea isn’t it?
The Darkness - Permission To Land, Part 1
youtu.be/jQzN8h3uGA0
Yeah, defo. It’s a decent little venue on the prog circuit. I’ve seen Big Big Train, Karnataka, and Solstice there in the last year or so.
It drives me mad seeing meerkats advertising insurance on the telly. When will adverts start showing proper British animals like badgers and pigeons?
Spock’s Beard have a new album on the way. I have a chat with Ted Leonard about it here:
Spock's Beard - The Ted Leonard Interview
youtu.be/Eb9qUWZoCgc
Progressive metal from India, this is pretty frickin’ amazing!
Discover - Fallen Letters: Mindfractures (full album reaction)
youtu.be/I_Gj7r7eD98
I’ve made a video looking at Infinite Dreams… it’s a thing of beauty (the book, not my video 🤣).
Book Review! Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - a first look!
youtu.be/HFBMTTWwkdY
We’re back on the Yes bus today…
First Time Reaction: YES - Magnification (Part 1)
youtu.be/Un-0HtocBnA
Have you heard of this band? Me neither! Check out Wagakki Band!
First Time Hearing Wagakki Band!
youtu.be/LWi1-ECjoBw
Meet The Bad Dog Sessions 🎧 — my new video podcast with Jim Newstead. Intro chat now, full episodes soon! 🔥👇 Link in comments 👇 @jimnewstead.bsky.social
King Gizz!!!! How are they so good at everything they turn their hands to? Thrash Metal this time!
Listen to KGLW - Infest The Rats' Nest, Part 1
youtu.be/Fdx_AalDpXw
Riverside are such an amazing band. Absolutely love ’em! I’ve only seen them live once, but they were fantastic. Escalator Shrine will always be a special one for me…. My gateway into Riverside!
We’ve gone all Jon Anderson & Todmobile today. Lush!
Listening to Jon Anderson & Todmobile: State Of Independence
youtu.be/Q_RPaLEjuXc
Well hello there Ian! Nice to make your acquaintance outside of YouTube!
Oops! I inadvertently deleted one of my oldest yet highest viewed videos today, so I’ve re-uploaded. The quality is a bit rough round the edges but still a fun video!
Tool - The Grudge (2018)
Listening to TOOL - The Grudge
youtu.be/tEhvPKeRppQ
And there is the fateful email.
Do I??? Oops!
Thanks, and hold on…
I’ve been writing a hard sci-fi space opera book for a long time. I’m probably over half way and word count at about 52,000. Nobody has ever read it. Would anyone fancy a beta read of the story so far? AI, human identity, transcendence, origins of life… it’s heady stuff! Message me if interested.
Oooo! Now THIS is tasty!
Deep Purple - In Rock, Side One - REACTION!
youtu.be/rHTOCqanNKI
Well, I totally failed to get an unlock code for Radiohead’s UK dates at the end of the year. I’m doomed never to see this band! I’ve tried SO many times, oh well.
Start your week off with some good, solid rock!
Cracking!
Solid Rock! Blind Ego - The Hunting Party, Side 1
youtu.be/K7dR0mrJADc
The word masterpiece is used too often. Here is an example of a genuine masterpiece, and the phrase “taken too soon” never more appropriate than for describing Kevin Gilbert.
A Masterpiece! The Shaming Of The True by Kevin Gilbert Part 1
youtu.be/zt2VMmJD4lg
Ever wondered what a Marillion podcast might chat to me about? Wonder No More!
Planet Marzipan Chat
youtu.be/R0qnkaIKyjU
In truth, I’ve tried to watch it 2 or 3 times in the past on streaming, and never got past episode 2. It didn’t click at all. But this time, I’m all in! I bought the DVD box set to feed my NAS, and maybe that’s why. I’m invested this time! Physical media vs streaming…
