The Quiet of Grey

A soothing, quiet early winter seems to have encroached on the Cape. My Mountain has been removed completely and the tree outside my window seems to be buzzing with bird life. A wonderful stillness has come over the place.
Am I sounding corny?

I don't know, after having lived in the UK for four years I must admit that I am not a huge fan of winter and of being cold, but down here it is just so beautiful. Cape Town seems to have a party pulse that kicks 24 hours a day, so when it covers up with grey you get... a peace and solitude that is often missing.
And more importantly, it's not that cold :o)

In my wanderings through MySpace I recently came across Inge Beckmann's page.
For those of you who don't know, she is the lead singer of the phenomenal band, Lark, and though I'm a huge fan of the band, I had no idea she had a solo project going on the side.
Her ability to manipulate her voice like an instrument stirs up memories of Kate Bush, and though Lark's music tends more towards electro-pop (with a dark Nine Inch Nails influence), her solo stuff makes me think of the haunting sounds of Goldfrapp.
She creates glorious soundscapes of voice and instrument, a blend so seamless that it leaves you in doubt as to where one begins and the other ends.

Moving along, the outstanding and mind-numbing series Heroes starts on SABC3 next week Wednesday (23 May 20:31) .
For all the publicity they've given it one would be forgiven for thinking the SABC has decided to actively hide the fact that they are about to screen one of the best series ever made.
Don't let their ineptitude put you off. This really is the television scoop of the decade for our little National broadcaster.
Do Not Miss This Show!

I'd better stop waffling and get back to publishing a magazine.
Enjoy
Joe