Monday 11 February 2013

7 Presents for a Beatles fan


Because there are 7 billion people in the world, there’s a chance that you know someone who is a fan of The Beatles! There’s always people rediscovering their love for the band, and it seems that more and more teenagers are becoming fans of their music.

If there’s any up and coming birthday or celebrations on your calendar that you’re celebrating with a Beatles fan, I have some ideas up my sleeve. So for anyone young or old who is a massive Beatles fan, here are some ideas for Beatles-related presents!

1. Beatles posters
You can find Beatles posters anywhere these days, and they vary in price so it can suit any budget. They come in all shapes and sizes, so it can fit in a photo frame or on a bedroom wall. These are a great presents for teenagers because they tend to love to hang things on their walls, and you will probably be very popular with them!

2. Abbey Road sign

I bought this at a store in London a couple of years ago, and it was about 20 pounds, and it was so worth it!  It may be a bit hard to find, but it’s great for a decoration in a Beatle fan’s house. Even better for anyone who’s been to or is dying to go to Abbey Road!

3. Beatles cups
For any coffee/tea/hot chocolate lovers, this is a very good gift. I received two for Christmas last year, and as an avid coffee drinker, I absolutely love them. If you search online you can get all different Beatles designs and colours. They’re cute, reusable, and very practical. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!!

4. CD Collection (Stereo Box Set)
For those who enjoy listening to the Beatles but don’t own all 13 albums, this is absolutely perfect! Although this collection can be quite pricey, the albums have been remastered for CD and sound fantastic (though it doesn’t compare to the vinyl).

5. Vinyl

Any vinyl by The Beatles is very sort after so it may be hard to find, but it is worth buying for those who have really love the band. Their records can get quite expensive, usually from $10 upwards to ridiculous amounts of money, so be mindful of what you buy. Also, some of the cheaper ones may be damaged, so just have a little check before you buy! Otherwise, it sounds warm and reminiscent of the 60’s/70’s. I’m a big fan of the records, so for anyone who has a vinyl collection, this is the best present for them!

6. Songbook
This is the perfect present for any budding musician who wants to know how to play all of the Beatles songs. This complete collection may be a bit pricey, but it is worth it. It’s even great for anyone who is a beginner at guitar, piano or voice because it is written very simply.

7. Beatles Books

There is an absolutely endless amount of books about The Beatles online and in bookshops, so if you want to know more about the band, this is a great present. If you know a vivid reader that loves them but knows a lot about them already, I suggest giving them ‘The Beatles Off The Record’ or ‘A Hard Day’s Write’. Both these books (one more on interviews and one on songwriting) give an insight into their lives, and they’re full of info you would never know!

Wednesday 6 February 2013

Flume

Album Review


If you live in Australia and you haven't heard of Flume or any of his music, I would be very surprised. I am being completely honest when I say that I’ve never heard anything like it, and that is very hard nowadays. Before I listened to it, I didn’t think I would enjoy it because it’s not a style I listen to very often. However I really did! It just sounds incredible, and with my lack of knowledge in electronic music, I cannot think of another way to put it. I think the album artwork is also extraordinary. It is the epitome of the atmosphere created in this album. If you haven’t listened to it, go check it out!

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