Not bad. Slightly underwhelmed and the sudden demise of the set was a let-down.
The Decemberists
Something very special. The beautifully orchestrated first set complete play-through of the new album, The Hazards of Love, then a second set of eclectic favourites from the past played by the massively multi-talented group was a sensation.
Now we've got Glow 1.7 out the door, our minds are turning towards planning for version 2, our next major release which will be out in the new year. We're planning a significant overhaul, and as the major version increment indicates this will include a fundamental rewrite of large portions of the library.
Now is also a great time for users and contributors to get involved. Please tell us what you've liked and disliked about version 1, and what features you'd most like to see in version 2.
We have produced a set of four themes that we'd like to explore in Glow 2. These might get you thinking about what your perfect desert island library would contain, or maybe you think we've missed something vital?
Accessibility - provide a step-change in accessible and usable widgets
Performance - reduce load and execution times to the bare minimum
Design - build widgets that look fantastic alone or in combination
Community - open up the project and help the community thrive
We really want to hear what you think. If you'd like to talk to us about your ideas then join us on our mailing list, chat with us on IRC or you can send @bbcglow a message on twitter or by adding the hastag #bbcglow2 - we'll do our best to respond to everyone who sends us a suggestion.
Pretty cute set. Twangy plucked acoustic guitar and simple lyrics.
The Cheek
Deritive dullness. Felt like I should have been watching them reherse in their parents' garage. If they lost a superfluous guitarist and that too-cool-for-school vocalist/keyboardist* (*if you can call someone who pushes half a dozen keys in a set one) they might be able to sort themselves out a bit.
Slow Club
See previous gushing posts. I'm totally starting to get into the obligatory sing-a-long. Last mention though before this blog becomes about them exclusively.
What began as a series of pieces collectively titled "Touchless Interfaces" grew into a further exploration of hands, their gestures, symbols and commmunications that I'm continuing to work on today.
Title Transfer. Oil on canvas, 27 x 35cm. 2024. An ode to A Subtle Knife.
Submerged. Oil on canvas board, 27 x 35cm. Skin motles in the cooling water.
Knock. Oil on canvas board, 12.7 x 17.78cm. Rapping on wood, for entry or luck.
Safety Net. Watercolour on paper, 20.32 x 25.4cm. A promise and a commitment.
Authenticate. Watercolour on paper, 20.32 x 25.4cm. A touch to unlock everything you are.
Mask. Watercolour on paper, 20.32 x 25.4cm. A constant companion.