The court is in session for chord progression

Hello readers! This week I’m asking the question which has been plaguing humanity since the advent of the 12-tone equal temperament scale: can you copyright a chord progression? A rather interesting court case has started in Manhattan, where the heirs of the co-writer of Marvin Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On are accusing Ed Sheeran … Continue reading The court is in session for chord progression →

Film review: Moonfall

Hello readers! This week I suffered through another sub-par sci-fi blockbuster: Moonfall (2022). This is yet another disaster film served up by Roland Emmerich, and it’s very similar to his previous offerings (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, 2012), except somehow worse. Is it worth watching? That’s hard to say. Personally, I enjoyed Moonfall – … Continue reading Film review: Moonfall →

Clayton goes to Iceland

Hello readers! The blog title says it all really: I have recently returned from a trip to Iceland. The place has always intrigued me, but the final factor in convincing me to go was not, in fact, Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus (see my earlier review), but being invited there on holiday with no need … Continue reading Clayton goes to Iceland →