Hollow Skies

Iggy Pop mentions ‘hollow sky’ five times in his song ‘The Passenger’. Yet I’ve never felt James Osterberg makes clear what these ‘hollow skies’ actually signify. Van Credenza set about clarifying with this ambient piece. La la la la.. lala la la [x3]

Sharp Senses

Viewing a documentary about creatures, the broadcaster repeated the phrase ‘sharp senses’ when describing the aptitude of the animal. This offered the momentum for the music, which is indicative in method of striding forth with a persistent demeanour.

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White Blood Cider

Using the ‘Next Blog’ option above, I stumbled upon some quite incredible abstract works at https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZd-MguMrnh58X9DDE281COa61xCMtPMWiAjZ7ip9WJlHN8I0aXJh62FM9uFdQH8b2Aght34NB2oU0-5znm0vRairV01uhX-B9lsvH9vTaBZSQiiTSDeGPKn-MKNSPxijvOJ0hphz0/s1600-h/White+Blood+Cider-Oil+on+Hinged+Panels+2009-2010.jpg which provided the influence for the conceptual piece shown above. The configuration of this artwork can almost be experienced through the screen. This work’s idiosyncratic characteristics lend the thought of an irregular melody and distinctive rhythm.
Van Credenza presents “White Blood Cider”.

Like Success

This tune identifies with the 1970’s Glam or Glitter Rock period, a post hippie age of flamboyance and clothes which didn’t quite fit. Although very British, the Glam movement had roots in old US movies and was later inspired by Andy Warhol’s creations. I particularly liked the science fiction allusions of the genre.

Pinkeye

Pinkeye no assassination,
Pinkeye no elimination,
Pinkeye no eradication,
Pinkeye no obliteration.

Four dogs guard Napoleon’s bed,
Pinkeye guard him when he fed,
Pinkeye work as victual cleanser,
Pinkeye work as a credenza.

Pinkeye born under wandrin’ star.

Feathers

FEATHERS

They insulate from water and insulate from weather
A very complex integumentary structure is the feather

They may also be plucked to line the nest
And keep birds warm from tail to breast

Skeleton or plumage, what’s heavier, whether
You might be surprised the answer is feathers

They form a helpful covering
And help the bird’s mothering

Rarely are there feathers on legs
But they help the birds protect their eggs

HiFiSauce

"Use your imagination to forget what's bothering you and be inspired by every pet animal, bird, or insect that crosses your path."

Christie's Yellow River was a major inspiration for this song. Three bass guitars were used in production, with the words spoken by an employee of San Diego Zoo. Living creatures are important elements in many Van Credenza songs. The video for the number includes a fuzzy clip from outside Blackpool Pleasure Beach, plus Vintage Fairlight VJ Loops from the 'eighties.

FestFolk

Created in tribute to Lyngstad Ulvaeus Andersson and Fältskog.

It all started in Cyprus!

I chose sections of film from my travels for this, as most will not know the genesis of one of pop's most influential groups was rooted in a holiday trip, and sheer accidental 'chance'.

Hirta

Encapsulating a life where the need to work and premature death were the only constants.

The Feather Store was where fulmar and gannet feathers were kept, and sold to pay the rent. Seabirds were important diet components of the people from Hirta, who were evacuated in 1930. Disease and 'outside influences' are attributed with this removal of the inhabitants of Hirta.

The Woodpecker

There are around 200 species of woodpecker, each with eight toes, four on each foot. These are known as zygodactyl feet. But is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker extinct?

Van Credenza

In the 16th century, "credenza" was the tasting of consumables by a servant for an "important" person (like cardinals): this to make sure the food or drink was not poisoned.