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Link: Why do we procrastinate so much? 27 Aug 2012 | 03:34 pm
Over at BBC News, there’s an article that asks “Why do we procrastinate so much?” Procrastination is the student’s curse, as the student prince, Hamlet, knew only too well. What are university librari...
Movie #79: Die Hard 20 Aug 2012 | 12:27 am
Just added to my movie list: Die Hard. I’m sure I’ve seen it before, but there were large chunks of it I didn’t remember. More than I realised, actually. So it ended up almost being a “first time” wat...
Free Track: “Moon Eclipse” 19 Aug 2012 | 04:24 pm
Today’s track is the longest piece I’ve shared so far, running to just over 6 minutes. It doesn’t get dull – there’s a good progression throughout the track, with a number of recurring themes. Downloa...
Link: Do Hard Things 18 Aug 2012 | 10:10 pm
Aside from the overall point of the post, Do Hard Things, there’s a bit at the end that really jumps out: Just as one dollar a day through the magic of compound interest makes millions over a lifetime...
Trying a new theme: Mindstream 18 Aug 2012 | 08:50 pm
I’d like to keep on sharing my music on this blog. I’d also like to share some other content, and make the blog a bit more fun. To that end, I’ve installed a new theme: “Mindstream”. It hides the post...
Free Track: “Take Me Downstairs” 13 Aug 2012 | 10:12 pm
Today’s track is a dance/classical hybrid, entitled “Take Me Downstairs”. Get the track here: Download “Take Me Downstairs” by Ben Barden This is another track from the album, “The Unravelling of Trav...
Free Track: “When the world knows” 29 Jul 2012 | 04:23 am
Sorry for the lack of a track last week. This week’s track is perhaps one of my best, with a summer groove and one of my favourite basslines. Have a listen below: Download “When the world knows” by B...
Free Track: “Moonsurfing” 14 Jul 2012 | 05:11 pm
This week I’d like to share an upbeat piano-based track with you. I’m trying to vary the styles from one week to the next. See what you think: Download “Moonsurfing” by Ben Barden For previous track...
Free Track: “Woodland Clearing” 8 Jul 2012 | 01:57 am
Thanks to those of you who checked out last week’s track. If you missed it, you can still get it here: “The Dark Room“. I’d like to make this a regular event, with one new track every week. So here’...
Free Track: “The Dark Room” 30 Jun 2012 | 11:34 pm
Today’s free track is called “The Dark Room”. You can download it below (right-click and save as): Download “The Dark Room” by Ben Barden Any feedback? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for liste...
