Hear Ye! Here...
You can now buy & the concept of zero by clicking Cinnamon Press . CP have just completed a full make-over of their web presence making it all the more easier for you to find the collection and buy it.
But, shit, don't just take my word for it. Here's what Niall Griffiths (well-thought-of author and spot-on culture-critic) has to say in a recent "selections for greatness in 2007" list (& the concept of zero was No.1):
On Wednesday 13th June 2007 I was incredibly lucky, & not to mention priviledged, to put on a one-off gig for the wonderfully lovely ANNI ROSSI as the last show of her UK tour. She & her viola made a small group of people in a small room with a bar forget about most stuff for the latter part of that Wednesday evening; for those who were dumb enough to ignore the announcements, or go see Super Furry Animals or that bloody Tresize woman instead, here's what you missed:
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Venice O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Fancy Wool Hats & Fancy Wool Coats O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Wheelpusher O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Safety of Objects O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Glaciers O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
ANNI ROSSI LIVE — Encore: In Between Days O’Neill’s, Cardiff, 13.06.2007
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& the concept of zero
Below is a short(ish) video filmed at the launch of my collection & the concept of zero. there were over 100 writers, academics, press, friends and family in attendance and despite the copious amount of free wine on offer, all were extremely well behaved and attentive when listening to all Rob Middlehurst (who generously introduced the evening) and I had to say; albeit in a wayward, rambling fashion.
The video was filmed, in all its wonky glory, by the lovely Meins; the sound quality is a tad dodgy/hissy, despite a good PA and Meins' close proximity to it. There are some odd sounds/bangs picked up by the camera mic, which none of us remember from the night, and are possibly the nearby cinema screen audience, the toilet doors in the foyer and the barstaff doing the do. The picture quality is also a bit murky, due to all the lights facing the audience, and hence the b/w-o-vision to compensate, but it is still watchable. En, as they say, joy...
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Below is a short video clip (culled from hours of footage) filmed during my tenure as a Platinum Lifer during Mark Watson's Seemingly Impossible 36-Hour Circuit of the World show in Edinburgh earlier this month (August '06).
The clip shows a hastily put together trio (or, The Lovely Band ) of Australian Opera singer Ally McGregor (Vocals & Autoharp), Tim Minchin (Piano) and Martin White (Piano Accordion).
These fine people had never previously played together before taking to the stage at this particularly early hour of the morning of the 15th, following Mark's spur of the moment call to arms.
Their remit was to "play a song". I am reliably informed Ally turned to Tim & Martin and whispered "Creep in G". The rest, as 'they' say, is sheer loveliness.
I give you, The Lovely Band
