Wednesday, September 21, 2011

In one of my fantasy other-lives...

...I would open a bar playing only ambient music. Maybe I still will... and this would be on permanent rotation:




Mezzanine by Massive Attack is one of the best albums eVAR. Elizabeth Fraser's ethereal sweetness is a delight of which I never could tire.

So, my ideal ambient bar would be in a converted old church, preferably with stained glass and a massive humidor. It would specialize in brandy and cigars. You may smoke a pipe or a cigar, but never a cigarette indoors, unless it is a Sobranie. (snobbery much? Why yes, make mine a double!)

My bar is called "Holy Smokes"

What's not to like? I'm searching for the perfect former church, and then: look out.

7 comments:

Joe Allen said...

You should check out Supreme Beings of Leisure - I should think they'd be right up your alley.

FarmGirl said...

There's a nice churchy looking former church with vicarage for sale here..... Ive often thought what a nifty bar it would make as I drove by

Thud said...

When you are ready let me know as I'm your man for a touch of neo gothic.

Barbara Bruederlin said...

I would wear my fanciest shoes and frequent your bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Rabbit said...

You would have loved our coffee house.

All ancient native pine paneling inside, the main hall was 120 feet by 40 feet with a 28 foot peaked ceiling and a full-height fireplace/chimney at one end, a stage at the other.

I'll have to find pictures for you.

Quizikle said...

Ha! Finally a tune I had before you turned me on to it.
Q

phlegmfatale said...

Joe Allen - you are spot-on-- I HAVE some SBOL. Love it!

FarmGirl - if Only I had the odd quarter million sawbucks lying about... *le sigh*

Thud - You've got yourself a deal, Thud!

Barbara - Tuesdays and Thursdays will surely be my favorites!

Rabbit - sounds glorious - I wish I cuold have been there!

Qizikle - Then I'm complimented-- you obviously have great taste!