Madonna defends her recent adoption-related actions in Malawi by saying that despite reports to the contrary, her family had begun the proceedings many months ago and their progress would be evaluated by the courts of Malawi over the coming year. Far be it from me to be cynical about such matters, or to consider venturing forth the phrase 'ultimate publicity stunt', but something about Madonna's statement last night raised a question in my head. She said she wished to, and I quote, "open up my home and help one child escape an extreme life of hardship, poverty and in many cases death." Bravo, but... one? one? How much money do you have, Madonna, and how much of a difference could you make if you really tried? The adoption of one child is a drop in the ocean.
At the moment there's a record that's all over the radio like a rash, called 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit' by Fedde Le Grande. My housemate and I both love tinkering with music (he with his keyboards, me using the fantastic Reason), and we've both come to the conclusion that we're trying too hard. We're there with our twenty layers of brass and extra slap-bass, and Mr. Le Grande has simply stuck one bass line and some nonsensical waffling over a quirky drum beat. If that's the formula for untold riches, then bring it on! Definitely a case of "Oi, I could do that..."
