Brussells...been a long time since i rock'nrolled.....
Just as were nearing the end of the tour I am now only just beginning to find my rock'n roll Mojo return to the fore! I always found the live performance/touring aspect difficult and much preferred the studio environment but I have to thank the fans and the band for giving me a real buzz again and the confidence and inspiration for performing live again.
Tintin.......one of jaz's faves ! Moebius...one of my all time heros......graphic artist extrodinair ! also designed sets for Kubricks 2001,
the legendary R&S Records ...Magrite!!!! the master surrealist!.....its his apple that became "the Apple" logo for the Beatles. albums !
Incidentally Zane Lowe played "Nothin too much..." From the new Fireman album , on his radio 1 show last night."The most important record in the world right now ! "was how he descibed it!
I am very excited and proud of this 3rd Fireman collaboration. It is one of the best albums I have ever made or been involved with ,raw, visceral and intimate awesome songs! Everything is played by Paul and myself and have to say I haven't seen his genius burn so bright as he does on this record since "Band on the run" days ...check it out!!! Also check for the new Transmission album "Sublimity" on Malicious Damage feat BIg Paul and myself ,I love the direction of this and would like to pursue it further on the next KJ album.I am listening to Ash Ra temple to "Physical Graffiti" and "dark side of the moon "a lot ! and ambient genius Saul Stokes....the Fall,LCD soundsystem and Metalica!! Although we are not known to listen to other people's opinion much but.........let me know what "You "want to hear from the next KJ album.
Brussels ...Home of "new beat"..."A Split Second " Awesome,there would be no Trance or Rave or KLF without them and "electronic body music" ....revolutionary and seminal in the late 80's..The list goes on...! Amazing comic shops everywhere!
Much better food than Paris....!its true ,my eldest sister lived here for 6 years and one of my other sisters lives nearby ...we know it well!Lets not forget the chocolate....!
People queuing outside the banks.......I sense we are entering a post consumer age where money doesn't have any value any more ......food and water.....the world is changing fast.
So the after burn of Paris was gently assisted by a huge 5 course gastronomic feast in one of Brussels beautiful little squares with restaurants dotted around.Great being around Jaz and Geordie,more long deep belly laughs ...family vibe.The second night in Paris has to be the best show so far ,Really locking in now .Some interesting guests including the French minister of culture, a big fan who had first seen us first at the Bain Douche in 1981.Various Parisian Bohemians and Gatherers from as far as Brazil and Glasgow ...all savoring the moment and the sharp september air and ice cold beer Parisian boulevards...fantastic !
Last night was great as my sister Nicole and all her kids all came to the show ....a great reunion .looking forward to my own reunion with my wife and kids tomorrow .....I miss them so much.....I'm coming home!