Through Ned's fb I stumbled upon a big freebie by Robert Hampson, three mixes called BALLARDISM. In Hampson's own words:
BALLARDISMGreetings all Soundheads
In this time of severe crisis, I hope this finds you all, your families and friends well and safe.
I’m not going to get political really, tho’ I really fucking want to.
But now is not the time for division.
It is the time to think of ourselves as a collective.
To look after all who we care for and also complete strangers.
Our lives as we have known them... are gone!
That’s it, no refunds.
When this microbe is dead, and a vague sense of stability will start to form, every one of us will have to accept that the old ways are dead.
Time to move on and hopefully make this planet a bit of a better place.
The way we live, think and thrive will be fully dependent on all of us.
And that, will only make sense when we make sense that fundamental changes are absolutely necessary now.
There’s just no fucking other way!
I personally love being on my own, I am very used to my own company.
I can easily spend weeks and not talk to a soul.
But for those that find it tricky, there are always people there for you.
I have suffered from crippling depression in my life, which thankfully doesn’t really stay around for so long anymore.
I get a little black puppy instead of a hound from hell. It’ll tear up a few things, be a bit of a pain in the ass, shit in the corner... but it runs off without too much effort these days.
If you feel like it’s all too much, you have to talk to someone, even if you feel it’s the last thing you need.
I promise you, it does help.
Talk!
Whatever happens, this is not the end.
It can be a new beginning.
To keep you company, I’m going to release a piece called Ballardism (Corona Mix)
Yes, I’ve copped the title in reference to J G Ballard.
Yes, it will be in keeping with what is going on at present.
But please don’t think of it as too dark or depressing... it’s a thought piece for want of a better word, reflective.
Yes, Corona mix is copped off Fontana Mix by Cage.
It won’t be earth shattering.
It might even contain semi-recognised sounds for some of you.
It’s a mix but it’ll be unique.
Play it for company, just think you’ve got a bit of down time with ol’ RH for a while.
More details to follow very soon.
Keep ‘em peeled!
Wishing you all safety, health and a feeling that we’ll beat this fucker
Love
RH XXX