wordsSHIFTminds
@wordsshiftminds.bsky.social
wordsSHIFTminds is Auckland, New Zealand-based composer, musician and green banshee Chris Bell. No guru, no method, no teacher.
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https://wordsshiftminds.bandcamp.com
wordsSHIFTminds, 2025 releases. Thanks to anyone who listened on Bandcamp, YouTube, iTunes, Apple Music, Qobuz, wherever.
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
wordsSHIFTminds, 2025 releases. Thanks to anyone who listened on Bandcamp, YouTube, iTunes, Apple Music, Qobuz, wherever.
In another life, Shirley and me (photo of a photo, so not great quality), Docks, Hamburg, Germany, 14 August 1996.
December 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In another life, Shirley and me (photo of a photo, so not great quality), Docks, Hamburg, Germany, 14 August 1996.
In the new remake of 'Maigret' (mainly UK cast), the lead and his screen wife open some champagne, are prevented from drinking it immediately, and so put a spoon in the neck of the bottle so it stays fizzy and return it to the fridge. I don't believe a French couple would buy into this urban myth.
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In the new remake of 'Maigret' (mainly UK cast), the lead and his screen wife open some champagne, are prevented from drinking it immediately, and so put a spoon in the neck of the bottle so it stays fizzy and return it to the fridge. I don't believe a French couple would buy into this urban myth.
What you get when you search for "gift wrapping paper" on the Woolworths site for deliveries in my area. There's nothing under "Christmas wrapping paper", either. Also, check out how many of these non-wrapping-paper items are out of stock.
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What you get when you search for "gift wrapping paper" on the Woolworths site for deliveries in my area. There's nothing under "Christmas wrapping paper", either. Also, check out how many of these non-wrapping-paper items are out of stock.
You really don't want to know what I think. 😡
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
You really don't want to know what I think. 😡
Eventually, finally, albeit one hour and forty-eight minutes too late, it ends.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Eventually, finally, albeit one hour and forty-eight minutes too late, it ends.
See, I know my goods have been "dispatched" because you've already told me that in the email with the "Track delivery" link in it. What else does this tell me, other than "your item is in a box somewhere"? The Aussie retailer's app, apparently, does not work in my region. 🙄
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
See, I know my goods have been "dispatched" because you've already told me that in the email with the "Track delivery" link in it. What else does this tell me, other than "your item is in a box somewhere"? The Aussie retailer's app, apparently, does not work in my region. 🙄
Started watching the new 'Maigret' on ThreeNow this afternoon and fell asleep halfway through. So if you're suffering from insomnia...
December 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Started watching the new 'Maigret' on ThreeNow this afternoon and fell asleep halfway through. So if you're suffering from insomnia...
It's not on cassette, and it's not on Spotify, but it is out now.
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It's not on cassette, and it's not on Spotify, but it is out now.
Time flies: It's already been a year since this came out.
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Time flies: It's already been a year since this came out.
"...What really sets it apart, tho, is an almost hyperreal 'in the room with you' production sound..."
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
"...What really sets it apart, tho, is an almost hyperreal 'in the room with you' production sound..."
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
If you haven't seen this yet and enjoy tense thrillers, this is worth a watch (Netflix NZ). A top-tier cast, led by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, and it's nailbiting without causing you palpitations.
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
If you haven't seen this yet and enjoy tense thrillers, this is worth a watch (Netflix NZ). A top-tier cast, led by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, and it's nailbiting without causing you palpitations.
threenow.co.nz currently, telling it like it is. 😐
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
threenow.co.nz currently, telling it like it is. 😐
Woolworths' Gather survey.
NEVER MIND AI. JUST OFFER MORE PRODUCTS AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
NEVER MIND AI. JUST OFFER MORE PRODUCTS AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Woolworths' Gather survey.
NEVER MIND AI. JUST OFFER MORE PRODUCTS AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
NEVER MIND AI. JUST OFFER MORE PRODUCTS AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
I think this was available in the UK, too. My Dad may have used it. Although Brylcreem was more popular over there.
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I think this was available in the UK, too. My Dad may have used it. Although Brylcreem was more popular over there.
Here's an example of Google's 'AI overview' conflicting with other available information. I asked who came up with the bassline on Dylan's 'Most Of The Time' because the lick in the chorus is sheer genius. AI says it was played by producer Daniel Lanois. Wikipedia says it was bassist Tony Hall. 🤔
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Here's an example of Google's 'AI overview' conflicting with other available information. I asked who came up with the bassline on Dylan's 'Most Of The Time' because the lick in the chorus is sheer genius. AI says it was played by producer Daniel Lanois. Wikipedia says it was bassist Tony Hall. 🤔
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Underworld (Auckland - Woodhill Forest 2017)
Frank Zappa (Hamburg CCH - 1988)
Weather Report (London - Hammersmith Odeon 1977)
Tears For Fears (Hamburg - Alsterdorfer Sporthalle 1990)
Steely Dan (Auckland - Vector Arena 2007)
Underworld (Auckland - Woodhill Forest 2017)
Frank Zappa (Hamburg CCH - 1988)
Weather Report (London - Hammersmith Odeon 1977)
Tears For Fears (Hamburg - Alsterdorfer Sporthalle 1990)
Steely Dan (Auckland - Vector Arena 2007)
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Underworld (Auckland - Woodhill Forest 2017)
Frank Zappa (Hamburg CCH - 1988)
Weather Report (London - Hammersmith Odeon 1977)
Tears For Fears (Hamburg - Alsterdorfer Sporthalle 1990)
Steely Dan (Auckland - Vector Arena 2007)
Underworld (Auckland - Woodhill Forest 2017)
Frank Zappa (Hamburg CCH - 1988)
Weather Report (London - Hammersmith Odeon 1977)
Tears For Fears (Hamburg - Alsterdorfer Sporthalle 1990)
Steely Dan (Auckland - Vector Arena 2007)
Uffindell (noun): Sound emitted by a New Zealand National minister of Parliament when caught making a baseless claim.
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Uffindell (noun): Sound emitted by a New Zealand National minister of Parliament when caught making a baseless claim.
It was reading this book in the mid-1980s that first turned me into what Shane 'Oily' Jones would describe as a "Green banshee", and I've been one ever since.
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It was reading this book in the mid-1980s that first turned me into what Shane 'Oily' Jones would describe as a "Green banshee", and I've been one ever since.
I objected to being indirectly referred to as a "banshee" by Shane Jones until I looked up the definition. I'm now wearing it as a badge of honour.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I objected to being indirectly referred to as a "banshee" by Shane Jones until I looked up the definition. I'm now wearing it as a badge of honour.
It was tempting to start this post with the word "So", in the style of... well, pretty much everyone, but I will refrain.
I've gone and ordered a chair for my studio.
I've gone and ordered a chair for my studio.
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It was tempting to start this post with the word "So", in the style of... well, pretty much everyone, but I will refrain.
I've gone and ordered a chair for my studio.
I've gone and ordered a chair for my studio.
I can do better than that. Here's a film that *is* a turkey.
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I can do better than that. Here's a film that *is* a turkey.
Post your warning sign
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Post your warning sign