Tuesday Tune: Serge Gainsbourg.

I know, it's Wednesday. But here's a Tuesday Tune I couldn't miss, as today marks the 20th anniversary of France's greatest musical loss.

Tuesday tune: John Lennon.

I know it is Wednesday but given the date we are commemorating, I figured it was not too late for our weekly tune. Thirty years ago today, John Lennon’s iconic career was suddenly ended and hopes for a reunion of the most successful pop band in history had vanished. To mark this sad anniversary, I thought I'd share "Imagine" - one of Lennon's most symbolic tunes - to remind us he was not just a Beatle, but also an inspirational peace activist. Happy Wednesday Tuesday Tune!



Ps: and happy 30th birthday to our dear friend Mr. S., whose mother loved The Beatles so much, his middle names are John and Paul.

Tuesday tune: Chilly Gonzales.

I know it's Monday but I can't wait until tomorrow's Tuesday Tune to share this video with you. It is Chilly Gonzales, a piano virtuoso, provocative entertainer, world record holder for the longest solo-artist performance, and...our next door neighbour. We saw him live on Saturday and it was probably the best concert I have ever seen. Gonzales' ego is excessive to the point he calls himself a musical genius, but in fact, that's exactly what he is. A genius who inspires so many failed piano players like myself yet despite his success, is so laid back, he goes shopping in his slippers.

Update: this pretty much sums up the concert (article in French).

ps: thank you all for your kind words after Friday's post. I'm just going through one of those moments - a "coup de blues" as the French say. But I'll get over it. I just need to chillax more! (in the words of Jgee)

Tuesday tune: Rosie and Me.

Here's a happy tune - by Brazilian band Rosie and Me - to celebrate, at last, a sunny day in Paris after two weeks of rain. Bonne journée!

Tuesday tune: PJ Harvey.

I have just bought tickets for PJ Harvey's next gig in Paris. It appears to be in ages (February 2011) but as we all know, time flies and in no time I'll be there listening to her mesmerizing voice.

Tuesday tune: The XX.

The xx seems to be helping me get through yet another very busy week a work. I just can't get enough of them at the moment. Having missed the English band earlier this year, I am longing for them to come back to Paris soon for a gig.