Can't believe I haven't blogged about the lovely Jarvis Cocker, 46, before now, the Sheffield-born crooner is a genuine That's Not My Age hero. I could blather on for hours, but I won't. Suffice to say that when I saw Pulp play back in the nineties, Common People reduced me to tears. Now JC has produced what the National Trust's Visitor Experience Director, Tony Berry calls the ultimate chill-out album. Sounds recorded at properties like Brownsea Island and Ham House - birdsong, footsteps on gravel, lapping waves, creaking stairs - all act as aural souvenirs of a good old-fashioned day-trip.
'I hope this album is a holiday for the ears,' says the man who showed Michael Jackson his bum (Brit Awards, 1996, not the Neverland Ranch), 'something to have on in the background to aid relaxation or contemplation.'
Download it for free here
Quotes: Drowned in Sound
Photo: last.fm
13 comments:
Ha Ha, your Neverland comment made me laugh. Not sure that I would find the album relaxing but am going to have a listen to find out!
Thank you, sounds like just what I need. Will try it instead of Tom Lehrer or the Les Mis soundtrack, neither of which is very relaxing.
BTW, do you know at what age it is wise to give up pulling your hair into a pony tail?
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I'm going to try it out!
Hahahahahaha! Love the bum comment. Don't know the guy but he looks verrry interesting :)
Thank you! I've had a massive crush on Jarvis for over 20 years. I used to fantasise about us climbing into his Hillman Imp and touring the charity shops of the North of England....gorgeous creature!
Vix
xxx
Ellen - pony tails are fine whatever your age, unless you're a man! Men should never wear pony tails. Just look at Karl Lagerfeld! Have to admit though I don't tie my hair back as much as I used to, if I leave it hanging down, it offers a bit more wrinkle coverage. I'm even considering a fringe.
Streetfsn - thanks, I'll pay you a visit soon.
VV - you have excellent taste. I once followed Jarvis down Carnaby Street. Not quite sure why but I couldn't help myself.
Quite tasty is that Jarvis C. Am going to listen to the album - thanks ... ha ha - so it was him who was the bum-shower! Knew there was one but could not remember who it was!! x
My love for Jarvis knows no bounds. I'm sold on the idea of relaxing sounds.
This is an interesting concept album - all nice English noises :-) Must download it later.
Common People is one of my favourite songs - he's ever such a clever lyricist.
Right, am off to download the album ;-)
Ali x
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You are so right it has taken you a long time to blog about Mr Cocker. I am amazed it has taken you so long :-) Xxxx
Oh Jarvis. You are one of my scrummiest crushes. Call me. x
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