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Ian Porter

@ianinmelb.bsky.social

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Melbourne. Thirty + years in climate policy. Progressive. Sci fi nerd. Collingwood fc tragic. Prog rock obsessive. Enjoying finding old friends from the bad place. he/him 🏳️‍🌈

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Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jul 12

Kansas “Two for the Show” (1978) - a fun and boisterous live album that emphasizes the rock in prog rock … lots of classics here - Carry on Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind and a heap more.

#nowplaying #kansasband #progrock #vinyl #vinylcollection

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jul 10

Awesome!

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · May 18

Pink Floyd “Atom Heart Mother” (1970) I really do not think this album gets enough love, especially the side long orchestral title track. Admittedly it was followed a bit later by Dark Side of the Moon … anyway one of my faves 🎶

#nowplaying #vinyl #vinylcollection #pinkfloyd #atomheartmother

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Mar 14

I first fell in love with the band Marillion 42 years ago. Tonight I saw them live for the first time, the first of three sets they will play at the 2025 Marillion Weekend in Port Zélande … and they obliged with an awesome rendition of the epic 98 minute album Marbles (2004).

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Mar 13

Amsterdam is a beautiful city. On the way to Port Zealande for the 2025 Marillion Weekend 😊 #marillion #marillionweekend

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 31

A stunning evening at Melbourne Recital Centre with The Necks.

#thenecks #melbournerecitalcentre #jazz

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 12

#BBL

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 12

extraordinary knock to watch at the ground, the cleanness of his striking was amazing

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 12

Pleasant night at Marvel Stadium for the Melbourne BBL derby 🏏; amazing Stars comeback from 7-75 orchestrated by Glen Maxwell #australiancricket #bigbash #melbournestars

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Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 11

I’ve had a bit more time today, so I’ve been following a lot of accounts I used to follow in the place that I now think of as Mordor … feels good 😊

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Jan 2

um wow 😮

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Dec 31

Millie the Cat wishes everyone a happy, safe and peaceful new year. Also, more treats. ❤️

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Dec 31

An album I had, disposed of and then luckily found again … 3rd album from Melbourne’s electronic music pioneers Cybotron - “Implosion” (1980). A fine album - very Berlin School (think Tangerine Dream) with the addition of sax …
#nowplaying #cybotron #vinyl #electronicmusic #melbournemusic

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Dec 26

or an obsession 😂

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Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Dec 26

Boxing day at the ‘G. My 46th consecutive such attendance! Huge crowd for #ausvind and Sam Konstas’ debut 🏏

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Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Dec 23

Just finished this beautiful book; as always, Ali Smith is deep, sad, funny, moving and perceptive. #alismith #books

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Nov 29

a lovely book which adorns my coffee table 🩷

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Nov 29

beautiful picture; beautiful words

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Nov 24

I can’t help but think that our batters would benefit from more first class cricket to develop and maintain form.

Ian Porter @ianinmelb.bsky.social · Nov 16

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline