norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026This is gorgeous! It reminds me of when I discovered Githead in ‘04 and thinking “he plays guitar?”. This is the “he sings?” version of that experience 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Firstly, apologies for the crap grammar in my initial note, Professor - autocomplete. More importantly, you’re a really good singer! Have you thought about singing again on a record? And you and Michael… Would you consider trying to revive that project? 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026@scannerdot.com I was today years old when I found out I found out that you sang on an album - specifically “Sans Soleil” on “Rockets, Unto the Edges of Edges”. And Michael Gira of all people is playing that guitar behind you. 🤯🤯🤯🤯 120
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 09/08/2026It’s brilliant how you’ve had so many collaborators on it, yet it sounds cohesively like a Lawrence English record, not “Lawrence English with guests…” 011
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Hysteria is probably one of the best produced albums ever. While I prefer their riffier stuff, I can’t deny what a well crafted album this is. And Rick Allen became a better drummer after his accident, which in itself is unbelievable 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026@scannerdot.com “The Prophet” ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Professor! 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 13/06/2026And then hopefully visit your American friends? 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026It was really funny when you were posting videos of that song following you around. Easy listening Billy Idol? That’s what people listen to in hell. As they do hard listening Billy Idol. Poor you 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026If you’re extra lucky tonight, they’ll play K. Stockhausen’s “All By Myself”, arranged by E. Carmen just for you 100
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026@scannerdot.com loving your remix of alka’s “unravel”, Professor! 110
Reposted by @norhal.bsky.socialThe Wire Magazine @thewiremagazine.bsky.social · 17/04/2026In October 2025, The Arcade Orchestra formed to play a tribute concert for New Zealand musician Dean Roberts, who died in 2024. This is the recording of that performance. www.thewire.co.uk/audio/tracks...thewire.co.ukPremiere: Dean Roberts tribute - The WireIn October 2025, The Arcade Orchestra formed to play a tribute concert for New Zealand musician Dean Roberts, who died in 2024 092
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Actually… no. I was being twee. I had no idea there was a Touch Zero. I probably got into them well after you did because you had good taste before I did… 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I have T_ZERO_ZERO. It came in an empty envelope 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 18/01/2026You aged between the photos - you have a gray beard in the second photo. I’ll go on a limb and guess that this was a before and after of you working on that Bryan Ferry record? 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026So so good. This was my first purchase of 2026. An incredible album 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Stop messing with the cat bubba. You know she can’t pick up the key by ear to any of those songs 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Please do a US tour with this lineup. Please. I asked Thor too when I last saw him. This just promises to be sublime… 000
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 30/11/2025That, admittedly, would be preferable. The closest I got to that was sending unsolicited emails and getting very gracious responses. And in the case of SWANS, following them on tour for 15 years and standing in the same spot in front of the stage every show… 100
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 30/11/2025“Someone told me the other day that social media was dying and that we would soon have a dead internet space in which bots spew endless drivel into the void even though humankind has turned its back.” That made my bleary eyed morning as well (although it has allowed me to connect with my heroes) 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 22/11/2025That and “Trinity” released on the same day made it a very good day indeed. Both are gorgeous records in their different ways 011
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025That’s amazing that you spoke with Kenji Kawai. His soundtrack is as legendary as the film itself 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 04/11/2025That’s what I do with “The Disintegration Loops”. Those 4 cds are my companion for every drive to New York and back. And you’re right - it is pretty easy to speed once you settle into the music’s groove. But it’s perfect music for the thousand yard stare of each lonely American highway mile 000
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025The first track of “My Love” is legendary. It’s pretty much the whole ep 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Tim Hecker also released at least his first album under his name on there I believe. Maybe that and an ep? I definitely know “Haunt me” was on there. That was back when he made good records 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Follow that with “Ray of Light” for a spooktacular Halloween 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025And yet he looked utterly ageless. The ‘99 look was my second favorite look of his after The Thin White Duke 000
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Did I tell you about my experiments reading the lyrics from “La Isla Bonita” to a funky zippo? 🔥 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Completely out of the blue and devastating. What a brilliant musician he was. And excellent call on “Strict Tempo” 020
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Funny, I’m listening to “Random Angstrøm Fog” right now this rainy morning 020
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Never had it, my man. Not it nor any other streaming service subscription and never will. Stealing from artists - which is what streaming is - makes you a raging cunt. Although I worry about the long term health of Bandcamp due to the pale horse that bought them and fired most of their staff… 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 19/10/2025I have a short video from your performance that I should dig up and send you. You were screaming into a microphone all black metal like. And I recorded it on a “VHS Cam” app for extra black metal vibes. I also remember telling you re: turn it down - “would they dare ask Michael Gira that?” 000
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 19/10/2025You had me at “Kate Bush”, although I’d love to see you perform again. Last time I saw you was 10 years ago in 2015 in Boston. You had us all lie on the floor so we could “feel” the music which was a great idea. Too bad the bellends next door asked you to turn it down before you even played a note 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 18/10/2025@michaelbegg.studio “Too Late For Dogs” - you really did save the best for last. What a sublime track 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Thank you kindly, sir. Luxuriating in it right now 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025@michaelbegg.studio was hoping you’d release “Lulu And The Blacks” as an early exclusive to your loyal Bandcamp fans on Friday instead of Monday like you did with the Verloren Schatten album… 110
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Based on the single, I just wish I didn’t have to wait until almost December to hear the album as it promises to be sublime 010
norhal.bsky.social @norhal.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Further reinforces for me that this might be your best album yet. Can’t wait to hear it as a complete work end to end 010
