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Beethoven with mistakes

Posted on November 4, 2015

I had a brief fantasy that I'm a concert pianist. It turns out I'm not, but this was a fun night. Performed at a staff concert, I had a crack at the third movem...

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Bohemian Rhapsody (ukulele)

Posted on April 3, 2015

Mistakes and all, I'm having a crack at Jake Shimabukuro's uke tab for Bohemian Rhapsody. All variations and duff notes are my own, with plenty of each, especia...

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Wealthiest man in the world

Posted on May 15, 2013

... This song's been kicking around for ages. I never play the second half the same way twice.

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She thumps the table

Posted on October 28, 2012

... A farewell for our boss. I was pleased to wrangle some background vocals from my team to give this a lift.

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Rena versus the ukulele

Posted on May 26, 2012

... With apologies and a nod of acknowledgement to Bon Jovi, Midnight Oil, Deep Purple, Metallica, Dave Dobbyn and those dudes who sing the Macarena.

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Local Government: The Musical

Posted on April 21, 2012

Last year we were joking in the office (I work at Tauranga City Council) about what our workplace might be like if it were an episode of Glee. Naturally I went ...

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