mornin mr. higgins, just wanna say as a fellow black punk / noise head I appreciate your existence and your contributions! you are an inspiration. have a good day in spite of the current news.
I share your sentiment dereck. How someone so childish can be elected as president once again is just something I cannot wrap my head around. In any other country he would be immediately disqualified and impeached for his immature behavior. But like I said before, people just don’t learn or care to learn
Trump has played the perfect con, and a vast majority of Americans fell for it. He will have unfettered power once the House is called for his side. The Dems have go to find a way to win back the trust of Blue Collared Worker's, Middle America and the Youth. America has been ready for a Female President for years, unfortunately most American's don't think so. Its so very, very sad, that many Americans chose fear over renewal. I was planning on going to the US if Harris/Walz won. Now I will not be going till Trump and his acolytes are gone from power. That may take some time.
What a tragedy is right. I pulled that George Harrison "All Thing Must Pass" yesterday. Ended up playing over an hr of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band, including "Truth". Then took care of some business. It was quiet in my busy neighborhood in Long Beach CA. Almost like the City was in mourning. I know I am. Friends were getting mad at me for saying that ppl wouldn't vote for a woman. Especially a woman of color. I didn't want to be right. Damn! Keep using your voice n fight the good fight. (Had to edit. Spelled my own city wrong.)
Hi Dereck, as a white guy from Pennsylvania (who voted for Harris btw), I wanted to say that I appreciate you! This is your channel, and you can discuss whatever is on your mind. I watch your channel not only for the music but your general musings as well. Take care my man!
Wow! Bang on sir. You're obviously old enough and wise enough to know how things really are and probably always will be. What I still don't get is why the likes of the UK and USA are so equally divided. Almost 50/50 polarised views. Is it nature? Is it nurture? Is it schooling? Is it mainstream media? BTW, loved your chats with Mike Watt. I think Mike was blown away with your life stories. 👍
I'm over here in London wishing you well, Dereck. I hope things work out much better than you expect in the next four years. As a nutritionist, I do actually like what Kennedy is saying about health. There are too many sick people in my country and America. Something needs to change. Best wishes.
Good Afternoon Dereck. Its not the vote result we all here wanted. Watching from here in Brisbane as the count came in, I grew dejected the further the count continued. Harris/Walz would have been two steady hands to guide the American ship of state. I fear America is about to go into a very Dark place, that its never been before. It will eventually recover, but how many lives will be ruined between now and that future date? No one can tell. The entire American voting system needs a total rethink. Here's a solution from an Aussie. Make the vote day a National Holiday, Change the vote day to a Saturday, do away with the Electoral College and make voting compulsory, where every American votes instead of 60% that does now. Here in Australia 98% of Australian vote and its always on a Saturday and we have BBQ at all our polling stations. Stay safe and go well.
I prefer our President be a person of strong character. I Am with you on materialism. The world doesn't need more Billionaires, if I were so lucky I would be trying hard to use my wealth to create middle class wealth expanding a higher quality of life to more people so people wouldn't worry about being able to pay your bills.
I just got that Dollar Brand LP quite recently. Seeing Abdullah Ibrahim at SFJazz last year was one of the most beautiful and spiritual concert experiences I've had.
Thank you for speaking your mind. I was deeply affected by the election results, spending most of the day in a deep funk. How could this counter want a person like that for president. I hope you’re wrong about him also. But, I had that same hope last time. ✌🏻
Voter turnout. In any given year 35-50% of voters don't bother. Too busy picking their nose or something. 2024 (65%) 2020 (67%) 2016 (60%) 2012 (59%) 2008 (62%) 2004 (60%) 2000 (54%). Regardless of where anyone falls on the political spectrum, imagine how many causes you care about, how many good ideas go to waste, how many problems are never fixed, how much unnecessary suffering could be prevented, by people who just aren't interested. People on TV are paid millions to make predictions, get people all fired up, talk about change, analyze the results and talk their way into a nice little career for themselves. The ones who do show up are too busy fighting each other to solve anything. Anyway, thanks for the music. Recently found your channel and I really enjoy it.
We in the UK have had 14 years of Conservative government, it's been nothing but calamity for the county. Poverty has increased, infrastructure has been in serious decline, and institutions have been in chaos. They only looked out for the rich. Really sorry this is happening in the US.
I love the Beverly Glenn-Copeland album. Ghost House is one of my most favourite songs. I will say about the Trump stuff. I personally will be ignoring as much as I can coming from media. It's made to make us mad and ultimately crazy.
I think a lotta people are feeling raw at the moment, and people oughta know that and have some compassion and whatever they think of someone's politics not come in here telling you you're "lost" or any other nonsense. This is a crushing and infuriating time, it's been wild seeing the degree to which people are willing to pour salt into wounds. Why even spend the time typing it? Feels imperious and paternalistic and smug. I've said my piece on things before this election to people who asked (like you I'm neither Democrat nor Republican aligned in my politics, but sure as fuck am not a Republican by a bigger distance) but I'm not about to bring that kind of energy to people who are reacting with raw emotion to a bunch of little fascists and near-fascists rubbing their hands and licking their lips eyeing Trump administration positions. Barely been a couple days, let people breathe and grieve!
Share with you my coping music. I'm pretty sure you have all of these. Listened to "The Big Picture" by Michael Shrieve and David Beal. Dub Chamber 3 by Bill Laswell. The two songs that have been on loop yesterday for cathartic release purposes were, "Dark Road" by Annie Lennox and "There Will Come A Time" by Orbital featuring Professor Brian Cox
I've tried to get into the All Things Must Pass album, but I've always been put off by the Phil Spector production and montonous soundscape on it. I find Harrison's 1979 self-titled album to be much better and happier sounding.
The Charlie Kirk trolls are celebrating. Charlie Kirk is actually kind of a groomer. It's the adolescent Charlie Kirk trolls. Yes, the billionaires are in control. And everyone is having their "jesus" moment that has nothing to do with the Jesus' message.
Thanks for always fearlessly sharing your thoughts, Dereck. These are troubling times indeed. On another note, have you heard the new Underworld album? Sending best wishes from Australia.
Another Aussie here. We here in Australia must guard against Trumpism and his type of shit from coming down here. Dutton is cozy with the Trumps and we must do all we can to keep him from becoming PM through our vote. America is about to go into a very Dark Place its never been before, and a lot of damage will take place over the next four years at least. And Dutton will be watching and learning and will drag us into that dark place also if we are not politically vigilant. Stay safe and go well.
@@TERRYMism agreed. Luckily for us, the prime ministerial system, compulsory voting and unpoliticised AEC makes this sort of trajectory less likely for Australia, though that shouldn’t be cause for complacence. We must be vigilant, as you say. All the best
The Trump 'win'... if one may call it that... is really a loss for all. Including those who are gloating over it now. They do not realize that this will effect them as well, sooner or later. Karma is a bitch, as it is said. Take care and keep showing us your great variety of music... it is very nice to see !
Sorry things were said about politics. Not sure what triggered all that. Music is the reason I stop here now and then. Also you have the channel and you post the video's You get to delete any negative comments. Your vote doesn't change anybody else's. Well maybe one person! So.
Thanks for your thoughts in these dark days. Appreciate you Dereck.
The man should've been put behind bars after his coup attempt, it's disgusting.
mornin mr. higgins, just wanna say as a fellow black punk / noise head I appreciate your existence and your contributions! you are an inspiration. have a good day in spite of the current news.
Solidarity.
I Love You Dereck. You are a bright spot in my day whenever I hear your voice.
I share your sentiment dereck. How someone so childish can be elected as president once again is just something I cannot wrap my head around.
In any other country he would be immediately disqualified and impeached for his immature behavior. But like I said before, people just don’t learn or care to learn
Trump has played the perfect con, and a vast majority of Americans fell for it. He will have unfettered power once the House is called for his side. The Dems have go to find a way to win back the trust of Blue Collared Worker's, Middle America and the Youth. America has been ready for a Female President for years, unfortunately most American's don't think so. Its so very, very sad, that many Americans chose fear over renewal. I was planning on going to the US if Harris/Walz won. Now I will not be going till Trump and his acolytes are gone from power. That may take some time.
No worries, Dereck. It's your channel after all..
It's worrying times out here, so I highly respect you refusing to stay quiet. Right on brother
What a tragedy is right. I pulled that George Harrison "All Thing Must Pass" yesterday. Ended up playing over an hr of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band, including "Truth". Then took care of some business. It was quiet in my busy neighborhood in Long Beach CA. Almost like the City was in mourning. I know I am.
Friends were getting mad at me for saying that ppl wouldn't vote for a woman. Especially a woman of color. I didn't want to be right. Damn!
Keep using your voice n fight the good fight.
(Had to edit. Spelled my own city wrong.)
Get that "Dan" energy flowing, D! This is your damn channel. If they don't dig it, they can start their own. 😂
Hi Dereck, as a white guy from Pennsylvania (who voted for Harris btw), I wanted to say that I appreciate you! This is your channel, and you can discuss whatever is on your mind. I watch your channel not only for the music but your general musings as well. Take care my man!
"Rich people get what they want, and we're the pawns in the game. We don't matter at all." Sad but true.
If only racism were about 'I'm better than you', Dereck. The really nasty aspect is that it sends a signal that 'others' are worse than them!
Feeling perplexed as well.
God bless you brother. Watch you every morning.
Wow! Bang on sir. You're obviously old enough and wise enough to know how things really are and probably always will be.
What I still don't get is why the likes of the UK and USA are so equally divided. Almost 50/50 polarised views.
Is it nature? Is it nurture? Is it schooling? Is it mainstream media?
BTW, loved your chats with Mike Watt. I think Mike was blown away with your life stories. 👍
I've been spinning a lot of Dead Kennedys, The Minutemen and a ton of Charles Mingus albums lately. It's helped me somewhat since Tuesday.
Great choices.
Humanity ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 Character Absolutely. God Bless you🤩🧑🦼🙏🏼
I'm over here in London wishing you well, Dereck. I hope things work out much better than you expect in the next four years. As a nutritionist, I do actually like what Kennedy is saying about health. There are too many sick people in my country and America. Something needs to change. Best wishes.
Thank You💚 JOYCE!!!
Good Afternoon Dereck. Its not the vote result we all here wanted. Watching from here in Brisbane as the count came in, I grew dejected the further the count continued. Harris/Walz would have been two steady hands to guide the American ship of state. I fear America is about to go into a very Dark place, that its never been before. It will eventually recover, but how many lives will be ruined between now and that future date? No one can tell. The entire American voting system needs a total rethink. Here's a solution from an Aussie. Make the vote day a National Holiday, Change the vote day to a Saturday, do away with the Electoral College and make voting compulsory, where every American votes instead of 60% that does now. Here in Australia 98% of Australian vote and its always on a Saturday and we have BBQ at all our polling stations. Stay safe and go well.
I prefer our President be a person of strong character. I Am with you on materialism. The world doesn't need more Billionaires, if I were so lucky I would be trying hard to use my wealth to create middle class wealth expanding a higher quality of life to more people so people wouldn't worry about being able to pay your bills.
I just got that Dollar Brand LP quite recently. Seeing Abdullah Ibrahim at SFJazz last year was one of the most beautiful and spiritual concert experiences I've had.
You saw my friend Bryan Day last night.
@@dereckvon I meant to tell you I was going to see him, but I was so upset yesterday I forgot all about who was playing.
I can certainly understand that.
Thank you for speaking your mind. I was deeply affected by the election results, spending most of the day in a deep funk. How could this counter want a person like that for president. I hope you’re wrong about him also. But, I had that same hope last time. ✌🏻
Voter turnout. In any given year 35-50% of voters don't bother. Too busy picking their nose or something. 2024 (65%) 2020 (67%) 2016 (60%) 2012 (59%) 2008 (62%) 2004 (60%) 2000 (54%). Regardless of where anyone falls on the political spectrum, imagine how many causes you care about, how many good ideas go to waste, how many problems are never fixed, how much unnecessary suffering could be prevented, by people who just aren't interested. People on TV are paid millions to make predictions, get people all fired up, talk about change, analyze the results and talk their way into a nice little career for themselves. The ones who do show up are too busy fighting each other to solve anything. Anyway, thanks for the music. Recently found your channel and I really enjoy it.
We in the UK have had 14 years of Conservative government, it's been nothing but calamity for the county. Poverty has increased, infrastructure has been in serious decline, and institutions have been in chaos. They only looked out for the rich. Really sorry this is happening in the US.
I love the Beverly Glenn-Copeland album. Ghost House is one of my most favourite songs. I will say about the Trump stuff. I personally will be ignoring as much as I can coming from media. It's made to make us mad and ultimately crazy.
I think a lotta people are feeling raw at the moment, and people oughta know that and have some compassion and whatever they think of someone's politics not come in here telling you you're "lost" or any other nonsense. This is a crushing and infuriating time, it's been wild seeing the degree to which people are willing to pour salt into wounds. Why even spend the time typing it? Feels imperious and paternalistic and smug.
I've said my piece on things before this election to people who asked (like you I'm neither Democrat nor Republican aligned in my politics, but sure as fuck am not a Republican by a bigger distance) but I'm not about to bring that kind of energy to people who are reacting with raw emotion to a bunch of little fascists and near-fascists rubbing their hands and licking their lips eyeing Trump administration positions. Barely been a couple days, let people breathe and grieve!
Share with you my coping music. I'm pretty sure you have all of these. Listened to "The Big Picture" by Michael Shrieve and David Beal. Dub Chamber 3 by Bill Laswell. The two songs that have been on loop yesterday for cathartic release purposes were, "Dark Road" by Annie Lennox and "There Will Come A Time" by Orbital featuring Professor Brian Cox
Please enjoy your day, my friend.
I've tried to get into the All Things Must Pass album, but I've always been put off by the Phil Spector production and montonous soundscape on it. I find Harrison's 1979 self-titled album to be much better and happier sounding.
The Charlie Kirk trolls are celebrating. Charlie Kirk is actually kind of a groomer. It's the adolescent Charlie Kirk trolls.
Yes, the billionaires are in control. And everyone is having their "jesus" moment that has nothing to do with the Jesus' message.
Thanks for always fearlessly sharing your thoughts, Dereck. These are troubling times indeed.
On another note, have you heard the new Underworld album? Sending best wishes from Australia.
Yes, some of it online.
Another Aussie here. We here in Australia must guard against Trumpism and his type of shit from coming down here. Dutton is cozy with the Trumps and we must do all we can to keep him from becoming PM through our vote. America is about to go into a very Dark Place its never been before, and a lot of damage will take place over the next four years at least. And Dutton will be watching and learning and will drag us into that dark place also if we are not politically vigilant. Stay safe and go well.
@@TERRYMism agreed. Luckily for us, the prime ministerial system, compulsory voting and unpoliticised AEC makes this sort of trajectory less likely for Australia, though that shouldn’t be cause for complacence. We must be vigilant, as you say. All the best
The Trump 'win'... if one may call it that... is really a loss for all. Including those who are gloating over it now. They do not realize that this will effect them as well, sooner or later. Karma is a bitch, as it is said. Take care and keep showing us your great variety of music... it is very nice to see !
Sorry things were said about politics. Not sure what triggered all that. Music is the reason I stop here now and then. Also you have the channel and you post the video's You get to delete any negative comments. Your vote doesn't change anybody else's. Well maybe one person! So.