My name's Dave. I was born way back in 1973, which kinda makes me a Gen Xer, whatever that is. I remember as a kid listening to the radio - my local station was 3GL (on the WestCoast!), and they sponsored the Rubik's Cube race my Dad nearly won at the Geelong Show in 1980. Got a free 3GL t-shirt out of it, if I remember rightly. Sweet days.
The radio was often on, but I didn't really start getting into music in any big way till I was around 17. I knew all the commercial hits in the 80s and could sing along with them, but then there were a couple of major events in my life in 1990 that changed the way I listened to music forever. Those events were both musical introductions, first of all to The Beatles thanks to Dad finally rescuing his Abbey Rd and Rubber Soul lps from his parents' place after many years' absence. These two brilliant LPs started an obsession I'm still stuck with 17 years later.
The other was when my friend played a Kate Bush tape in his car while driving me around (mostly to the beach on sunny days). The tape was Hounds Of Love, and I was particularly taken by the second half, The Ninth Wave. Two obsessions began in the one year. Tough work for someone about to start on his VCE! At least when I was doing my homework the following year there was always great music to listen to.
I love the way these obsessions led to others - for example listening to The Beatles, then Paul McCartney, then McCartney's collaborations with Elvis Costello, then getting into Elvis (Costello, that is), through him, discovering Ron Sexsmith... Things like that. Kate of course led to Tori Amos and, interestingly, David Bowie.
Apart from these two cornerstones in my musical taste, there has been some independent growth by listening to my friends' musical choices and listening to independent radio - a big shout out to 3RRR right now because they're the best station in the world.
If you want to know more about me, you can always look at my pictures by clicking the little picture someone once drew of me.
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Hello. As my tagline says, my space here is all about the music. If you stop and say hi, you'll get to know me, too cos I'm pretty friendly. But mostly, this is about music I like, and music that I could potentially like (so plug yourselves here, musicians!). I've reduced my Top Friends list to 4. If you click my Friends List though, you'll find there's a whole range of brilliant sounds just waiting for your ears. Stop by and listen to the music.
Featured song is "Misty I", from Little Red's new album, "Listen To Little Red". They're a brilliant act to catch live, and although the album can't hope to catch that amazing vibe you'll enjoy at their shows, it's a great soulful rock'n'roll album.
Here's the video for Little Red's single Witchdoctor. Their debut album Listen to Little Red comes out on Saturday. I've seen them live a few times and they are crazy fun. :)
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Hey there,
Here's one from left field...
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Help to raise awareness.
Say have you checked out my web site recently?
Take care and keep in touch.
Best,
Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Thanks so much for adding me to your friends Dave!
If you get a chance later on...Take It!.....
Rock on Soldier!!!!! Thanks for Addin' Hoodless...
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Good to have you as a friend!
So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.
For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).
You might enjoy watching some of my films (use the on screen controls to skip between them):
More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/faberoptime.
Take care and keep in touch.
Best,
Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Hey Dave :)
I've really missed your messages!
So good to know you're still out there :) Will drop you a note.
Lovely Cat x
Hi Dave, are you still hanging out here on MySpace? I hardly use it anymore... use FB thesedays? Do you use FB? Send me a PM so I can add you there...hope all is well with you! Athena