Gear Aquisition Syndrome that is. A term coined by musicians over at Harmony Central forum. This week I got a Yamaha EL90 which is currently situated in my spare room, although I plan to move it into my living room as it takes up too much room in the spare bedroom. It’s a really versitile instrument, even though its over 10 years old it can produce some very convincing orchestral as well as organ sounds. I’ve owned one of these organs before but sold it just after I got my three manual Johannus classical organ, but for about the last year I’ve wanted the EL90 back…. so here it is:
OK, so it’s not a great picture. I’ll take some more at a later date. I might even record some videos of me playing it and upload them to You Tube
I’ve also bought a microwave. It’s one of these combination jobs, so I’ll be able to use it as an oven and grill as well – very handy. Here it is in all it’s glory:
As well as playing with my toys this weekend, I decided to take my girlfiend upto London so that we could experience the National Gallery, which is home to Van Gogh‘s Sunflowers, as well as many other famous works of art. We also went to Convent Garden which is well known for it’s street entertainers. We weren’t dissapointed – apart from the well rehersed musicians and the Charlie Chaplin look-a-like, there was a guy that had dressed up like a statue of a roman centurian. Women were litterally queing up to have their picture taken with him while he placed a sword to their neck and pulled a funny face. I got a picture of my girlfriend with him – I cant wait to see it. The whole thing was pretty hilarious. A brilliant exersize in providing a unique service. There were a few other people being statues in the same street, but this guy was raking in a ton more cash because of the entertainment value.
