http://blog.simoncampbell.com/blog Simon Campbell's Blog en 2012-05-01T20:57:39+00:00 /blog/perma/the-tc-electronic-2290/ /blog/perma/the-tc-electronic-2290/#When:20:57:39Z I have decided to do a series of reviews about the guitar gear I use. This second article features the mighty and totally classic TC Electronic 2290 Digital Delay. Music 2012-05-01T20:57:39+00:00 /blog/perma/liverpool/ /blog/perma/liverpool/#When:09:47:59Z My formative years were closely associated with this historic city, but I fell out of love having had a series of bad experience in the 80’s. This weekend has seriously rekindled the love. Life, Music 2012-03-25T09:47:59+00:00 /blog/perma/the-humble-guitar-tuner/ /blog/perma/the-humble-guitar-tuner/#When:20:17:58Z I have decided to do a load of very quick and dirty reviews of every piece of gear I use. The first being the mighty Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-200. My 100 best things, Music 2012-03-12T20:17:58+00:00 /blog/perma/musicians-value-your-hearing/ /blog/perma/musicians-value-your-hearing/#When:11:15:57Z I had been noticing my inability to define conversations in pubs and bars and knew, after abusing my ears for 37 years of raucous Rock ‘n Roll, most of the real top end had disappeared. Last year I visited Boots to have a hearing test and following the audiologist giving me the bad news, was referred to the hospital for further investigation. Life, Music 2012-02-18T11:15:57+00:00 /blog/perma/the-gibson-flying-v/ /blog/perma/the-gibson-flying-v/#When:20:03:50Z I had been messing around with guitar for about six months when, in 1974, heard Wishbone Ash for the first time. Even then I was obsessed with tone and wanted to know how they achieved their guitar sound. After investigating their guitars and amps, I swiftly set my sights on a Gibson Flying V. This is a story of love, loss and rediscovery. My 100 best things, Music 2012-02-05T20:03:50+00:00 /blog/perma/manx-independent-top-ten/ /blog/perma/manx-independent-top-ten/#When:13:40:01Z This week, the Manx Independent asked for a top ten of my favourite music, books and films. An impossible task, but I gave it my best shot. The selection was published today and thought it may be a good idea to share! Enjoy… My 100 best things, Life, Music 2012-01-27T13:40:01+00:00 /blog/perma/the-album-thirtysix-part-three/ /blog/perma/the-album-thirtysix-part-three/#When:14:08:21Z This is the third part documenting the recording of my new album ‘ThirtySix’. But before you start, you may want to read parts one and two first! Music 2012-01-16T14:08:21+00:00 /blog/perma/obsessed-with-stationary/ /blog/perma/obsessed-with-stationary/#When:15:33:44Z Phil Keen and I were asked to perform in an advert for a Manx stationary suppliers. We had no idea what to expect, but once in the flow a great time was had by all… 2012-01-10T15:33:44+00:00 /blog/perma/a-season-to-be-merry/ /blog/perma/a-season-to-be-merry/#When:14:27:49Z I am totally sick and tired of everyone telling me how bad things are and that world is going to end any second in horrendous scenes, straight out of Dante’s Inferno. So in this years Christmas message, let’s put all this a side and take a positive look forward, because no matter what people are telling you, the future is bright. Life 2011-12-22T14:27:49+00:00 /blog/perma/a-new-arrival/ /blog/perma/a-new-arrival/#When:16:27:00Z The expression ‘a dog is a man’s best friend’ is often used, but the fact of the matter is, it’s true. Of course we have never owned a dog, but a few hairy princesses. My 100 best things, Life 2011-09-30T16:27:00+00:00