I attended the Engage user group conference for the first time since 2022 this week. This time I thought I was only going down there to shoot photos and say thank you to Theo Heselmans, who after 15 years is stepping down as leader for my favorite conference. However…
Sivert Høyem: – The devil appeared as a black dog
Norwegian artist, and Madrugada frontman, Sivert Høyem is out with a sparkling new, and wonderful, album called On an Island. We did a track by track walk through of the album, which has garnered high critical praise in the past weeks.
Steve Hackett: – I was asked to join Yes
Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett was at the Bodø Jazz Open, sandwiched in between the the two strongest storms in Bodø so far this winter. I met up with him and we talked about his new album, having a concert with the spirit world and having Billboard hits.
OMD: – ZZ Top stole my dance moves
Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is getting ready for their new tour. I talked to him about how you can sell millions of records and still owe your record company money, ZZ Top, their hopeless band name and how Kraftwerk helped him start a girl band.
Trevor Rabin: From Hit songs to Hit Films
He wrote his biggest hit single on the toilet, taught Steven Seagal to play Hendrix and has scored blockbuster films. And now, after 34 years, Rabin goes solo again.
The Next Chapter
I’m freshly shaven and got a haircut today. I’m now ready for six weeks of summer holiday. Turns out that the university wants me to take out all the holiday and lost time I have left before I resign from my position as Communication advisor on August 31st.
Geoff Downes: – I love Yes music
I’ve interviewed the Yes-keyboardist about the new Yes album that will be out on May 19. We also talked about Norwegian grandkids, The Buggles, Asia, GTR and moving on after losing the last founding member of the band.
Notes Tip #54: From Microsoft Outlook to HCL Notes
After some false stops and starts, Brainworker and I can finally publish my full user guide for Notes Mail, Calendar, Contacts and To do. Perfect for new employees used to Outlook, but also as a user guide for any Notes user.
No Longer an Ambassador
My career as an HCL ambassador is at an end and you have to get assistance from someone other than me.
Jean-Michel Jarre – Oxymore
Jarre is anti-nostalgic. Even when he looks back, he looks forward.