Happy New Year

Happy new year everyone :)

This is just a quick blog from me to update you on the first shows of the new year.

The new-look (sort of) Mix and Match with Mumby will begin at 1pm on Thursday 6th January.

However, my first appearance of the new year on The Movie Hour will be Saturday 15th, when Paul and I shall be discussing Into The Night and looking ahead to the big releases of 2011.

More details coming soon...

Daniel x

Posada Photos

Apologies for the delay in putting these up - I've just got a new computer and am still transferring everything across!
For my last show of the year, on December 16th, we were joined in the studio by a couple of ceramic Posada figures, being made as part of the Spitak Project in Armenia.
The figures were touring Alnwick's shops and businesses to subtly remind people of the true meaning of Christmas. We were joined in the studio by Philip Angier from Christians Together in Alnwick, who was managing the project.
See you in the New Year :)

Daniel x

Track Listing, 16/12/10

Here's what I played on my last show of the year:

1. '7 Stars' by The Apples In Stereo (New Magnetic Wonder, 2007)
2. 'The Snows They Melt The Soonest' by Cara Dillon (After The Morning, 2006)
3. 'Empty Room' by Arcade Fire (The Suburbs, 2010)
4. 'Green Onions' by Booker T. & The MGs (Green Onions, 1962)
5. 'Snowbound' by Genesis (And Then There Were Three, 1978)
6. The Girl Who Fell Through The Ice' by Aim feat. Kate Rogers (Hinterland, 2002 - available on Jazz Cafe, 2002)
7. 'I've Been Waiting For You' by David Bowie (Heathen, 2002) - COVER OF THE WEEK
8. 'Christmas' by The Who (Tommy, 1969)
9. 'White As Snow' by U2 (No Line On The Horizon, 2009)
10. 'I'm Walking Back For Christmas' by The Goons (The World Of The Goons, 1956)
11. 'Tea In The Sahara' by The Police (Synchronicity, 1983)
12. 'City Of Dreams' by Talking Heads (True Stories OST, 1986)
13. 'Let There Be Love' by Simple Minds (Real Life, 1991)
14. 'Hymn' by Adiemus' (Adiemus I: Songs Of Sanctuary, 1995)
15. 'Lately' by David Gray (Life In Slow Motion, 2005)
16. 'Johnny The Horse' by Madnes (Wonderful, 1999)
17. 'Daughter Of Heaven' by Kate Rusby (Awkward Annie, 2007)
18. 'A Day In The Life' by The Beatles (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1967) - CLASSIC ALBUM
19. 'In Another Life' by Cosmo Duff Gordon (Out Of Place, 2010)

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COVER OF THE WEEK: 'I've Been Waiting For You' (2002)

CLASSIC ALBUM: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) - well done Paul Young for correctly guessing the last ever Classic Albums :)

SEE IT, RENT IT, SKIP IT (2 weeks):
- See It: The Way Back (dir. Peter Weir, starring Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, Ed Harris)
- Rent It: The Muppet Christmas Carol (dir. Brian Henson, starring Michael Caine)
- Skip It: Burlesque (dir. Steve Antin, starring Christina Aguilera, Cher)

Thanks very much to my guest Philip Angier from Christians Together in Alnwick, the photos of the Posada figures will be up here soon.

See you on January 6th :)

Daniel x

The Last Show of the Year (with Special Guest!)

This week is my last show before Christmas. That's right, I'm taking two weeks off for a well-deserved break with family and friends. Never fear, though, I will be back on January 6th.

So that we go out on a bang rather than a snowy whimper, this week's show is going to be a bit special. I'll be joined in the studio by Philip Angier from Christians Together in Alnwick, to talk about the Posada project featuring these figurines:There'll be some festive music with an esoteric twist, as I play some songs which have a faint connection with Christmas - because let's face it, hearing Slade and Wizard every year can be tiresome.

I'll also be giving you a double dose of film recommendations, and there'll be the last ever editions of Cover of the Week and Classic Albums (last chance to get those sweets).

Mix and Match with Mumby will be back in January with brand new features and hopefully a good new batch of guests. Hope you can join me.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)Daniel x

Track Listing, 9/12/10

Apologies for the slightly slapdash nature of my show today, here's what I squeezed in:

1. 'A Danger To Yourself' by The Damned (So, Who's Paranoid?, 2009)
2. 'Allright/Not Quite' by The Apples In Stereo (The Discovery Of A World Inside The Moone, 2000)
3. 'Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own' by U2 (How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, 2004)
4. 'Suicide Is Painless (Theme From M*A*S*H)' by Manic Street Preachers (Ruby Trax, 1992) - COVER OF THE WEEK
5. 'Hallo Spaceboy' by David Bowie (1. Outside, 1995)
6. 'The Crystal Ship' by The Doors (The Doors, 1967)
7. 'The Tower That Ate People' by Peter Gabriel (OVO, 2000)
8. 'Suburban War' by Arcade Fire (The Suburbs, 2010)
9. 'Scatterlings On Africa' by Johnny Clegg feat. Savuka (Third World Child, 1987)
10. 'The Breeze' by Dr. Dog (Fate, 2008)
11. 'Hey Nineteen' by Steely Dan (Gaucho, 1980)
12. 'Mississippi' by Chris Rea (Dancing Down The Stony Road, 2002)
13. 'Rock 'n' Rock Jelly' by Stanley Clarke (I Wanna Play For You, 1977)
14. 'Streams Of Nancy' by Kate Rusby (Awkward Annie, 2007)
15. 'The Wizard' by Madness (Wonderful, 1999)
16. 'Bad Body Double' by Imogen Heap (Ellipse, 2009)
17. 'Moonlight Shadow' by Mike Oldfield (Crises, 1983)
18. 'The Great Gig In The Sky' by Pink Floyd (The Dark Side Of The Moon, 1973)
19. 'Mother Goose' by Jethro Tull (Aqualung, 1971) - CLASSIC ALBUM

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COVER OF THE WEEK: 'Suicide Is Painless (Theme From M*A*S*H)' (1992)

CLASSIC ALBUM: Aqualung (1971) - no correct guesses this week

SEE IT, RENT IT, SKIP IT:
- See It: Somewhere (dir. Sofia Coppola, starring Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning)
- Rent It: Black Narcissus (dir. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, starring Deborah Kerr, Roger Farrar, Kathleen Byron)
- Skip It: The Tourist (dir. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie)

Don't forget to tune in on Saturday at 10am for The Movie Hour, when Paul Young and me will be talking about The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Next week is the last show of the year - more details coming soon :)

Daniel x

Track Listing, 2/12/10

It's good to be back after my involuntary holiday. Let's hope the snow clears soon. Here's what I played:

Well, I've made it to 30 shows. Here's what I played to celebrate:

1. 'Movin' On' by Joe Satriani (Super Colossal, 2006)
2. 'Run To Ground' by Lewis Garland & The Kett Rebellion (Places We Neglect, 2009)
3. '(Don't Go Back To) Rockville' by R.E.M. (Reckoning, 1984)
4. 'No Surprises' by Eliza Lumley (She Talks In Maths: Interpretations Of Radiohead, 2007) - COVER OF THE WEEK
5. 'Hello Jeff' by Stanley Clarke (Journey To Love, 1975)
6. 'Fruit Tree' by Nick Cave (Five Leaves Left, 1969)
7. 'Slave Song' by Sade (Lovers' Rock, 2000)
8. 'Bell Bottom Blues' by Derek & The Dominos (Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, 1970)
9. 'Keep On Loving You' by REO Speedwagon (Hi Infidelity, 1980)
10. 'Just A Girl' by No Doubt (Tragic Kingdom, 1995)
11. 'Bedshaped' by Keane (Hopes And Fears, 2004)
12. 'Extreme Ways' by Moby (18, 2002)
13. 'You Could Have It So Much Better' by Franz Ferdinand (You Could Have It So Much Better, 2005)
14. 'Shine On Brightly' by Procol Harum (Shine On Brightly, 1968)
15. 'Fool To Cry' by The Rolling Stones (Black And Blue, 1976)
16. 'Is It In My Head?' by The Who (Quadrophenia, 1973)
17. 'The Sun And The Rain' by Madness (Keep Moving, 1984)
18. 'Mr. Jones' by Talking Heads (Naked, 1988)
19. 'Chance' by Big Country (The Crossing, 1983) - CLASSIC ALBUM
20. 'Comfortably Numb' by Pink Floyd (The Wall, 1979)

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COVER OF THE WEEK: 'No Surprises' (2007)

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Crossing (1983) - no correct guesses this week

SEE IT, RENT IT, SKIP IT:
- See It: Monsters (dir. Gareth Edwards, starring Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able)
- Rent It: Let The Right One In (dir. Tomas Alfredson, starring Kare Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson)
- Skip It: Megamind (dir. Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt)

Happy 28th birthday to Lewis Garland :)

Don't forget to tune in on Saturday at 10am for The Movie Hour, when Paul Young and me will be talking about John Carpenter's They Live.

Daniel x

I'M BACK!

The snow has abated just enough for me to get into Alnwick and broadcast.

That's right, Mix and Match with Mumby returns today at 1pm!

I look forward to seeing you (so to speak) :)

Daniel x