Leon Loubser

Sometimes video-editor, wannabe-writer. Participant of SA economy, consumer of SA culture.

[Neil Diamond @neildiamondxx]

Dolly, you never lost that lovin' feeling.
You showed love to everyone. Thank you for shining your light on this world.

[Rock'n Roll of All @rocknrollofall]

Origins of Purple Rain,

Purple Rain' was originally written as a country song, and was intended to be a collaboration with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks.

According to Nicks, she received a 10-minute instrumental version of the song from Prince, with a request to write the lyrics, but she felt overwhelmed by the task.

She later said: "I listened to it and I just got scared. I called him back and said, 'I can't do it. I wish I could. It's too much for me.'"

Prince then asked his backing band to try the song: "I want to try something before we go home. It's mellow."

According to Lisa Coleman, Prince changed the song dramatically after Wendy Melvoin started playing the guitar to accompany the song: "He was excited to hear it voiced differently. It took it out of that country feeling.

"Then we all started playing it a bit harder and taking it more seriously. We played it for six hours straight and by the end of that day we had it mostly written and arranged."

Prince's explanation on the meaning of 'Purple Rain':

"When there's blood in the sky – red and blue = purple... purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/god guide you through the purple rain."

After recording the song, Prince phoned Journey member Jonathan Cain, to ask him to listen to it.

Prince was concerned that it might be too similar to Journey's 'Faithfully', a song composed by Cain which had recently been in the US charts.

However, Cain reassured Prince by saying that the songs only shared the same four chords.

"I thought it was an amazing tune," Cain said. "I told him, 'Man, I'm just super-flattered that you even called. It shows you're that classy of a guy. Good luck with the song. I know it's gonna be a hit.'"

Ladies and gentlemen,
Prince performing a special and an absolute classic song, Purple Rain, live at Paisley Park, in 1999.

Credits for the background information: @SmoothRadio

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Maybe one of the most unforgettable surfing moments was captured by David Tereva.

[🏄‍♂️ terevadavid]

[Sue Charles @Sue_Charles]

Sad to hear of the passing of Moya (Maire) Brennan from Clannad. Such a talented songwriter and musician.

Never actually watched Harry's Game, but like many children of the 80s, the theme is etched in the memory… thanks to that beautiful, ethereal voice.

[KT Tunstall @KTTunstall]

Fuckin HELL!! 🔥 This was magnificent Rosalía & @bjork @BRITs The best performance at the BRITS ever??!!

[Randall Carlson @randallwcarlson]

The universe appears to operate with intelligence. What that actually means is almost beyond comprehension - but the mathematics make it difficult to dismiss.
Consider the parameters required for higher life to emerge at all. The range is extraordinarily narrow - gravitational constants, orbital distances, atmospheric composition, stellar stability. Shift any one of them fractionally and the chain breaks. Our solar system sits within all of them simultaneously.
The speaker frames it simply. Even approaching this as a committed atheist, with no interest in theological conclusions, the data leads to an uncomfortable place. This solar system is not just fortunate. It is statistically extraordinary - precisely calibrated, across dozens of independent variables, to allow life not only to emerge from single-celled organisms, but to develop all the way to conscious, self-aware beings asking the question of how they got here.
That precision demands an explanation. And the honest answer is that we don't yet have one.

[Epic Vault @TheEpicVault]

A simple way to read and play musical notes.

[Carlos 🎧 🇦🇷 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @carlosgvizcaino]

"NOW AND THEN"
GRAMMY WIN FOR BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE 2025. / #GRAMMYS

© The Beatles

@thebeatles

#TheBeatles

[Roy Rogers Happy Trails Music Shop  @RoyRogers_HTMS]

Who can name the Female guitarist ?

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

A Microneedle Patch That Encourages Tooth Repair

Researchers at Seoul National University have developed an experimental microneedle patch designed to stimulate the body’s own dental stem cells, potentially promoting natural tooth repair.

The patch delivers a medication known to influence regenerative pathways involved in dental tissue repair. When applied to the gums, it can activate dormant stem cells in the dental pulp, encouraging the formation of dentin, the hard tissue beneath tooth enamel.

Laboratory and early animal studies suggest this approach may support the repair of damaged tooth structures rather than replacing them with artificial materials such as fillings or implants.

If proven effective in humans, this method could offer:
1. A minimally invasive alternative to conventional dental procedures
2. Repair using the body’s own biological processes
3. Reduced reliance on synthetic materials

Experts note that this technology represents a shift toward regenerative dentistry, which focuses on repairing natural tooth tissue rather than replacing it. While early results are promising, further clinical trials are required to confirm safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes before widespread use becomes possible.

[Kekius Maximus @Kekius_Sage]

I’m 54, a physicist, have spent decades using mathematics to study the universe, solve problems, and build things.

If your work touches numbers, now or in the future, and you want to learn math properly, this thread shows a from-the-ground-up math you’ll actually need:

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Even though I knew his death was coming, as he told us it would, I still can’t believe he has died.

Rest in peace, good and great man, rest in peace.

[Keith Richards @officialKeef]

Farewell Jimmy, I was in Jamaica when “The Harder They Come" was in every cinema on the island. You could feel the pride and and the love for Jimmy everywhere. The sweetest voice, the sweetest soul. His music will live with us forever! Heartfelt condolences to his family!
One love, Keith @jimmycliff

[Josh Walkos @JoshWalkos]

This dude found the music version of the lost library of Alexandria.

You’re welcome.

[Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن @elicalebon]

What killed Charlie Kirk…

[🎸 Rock History 🎸 @historyrock_]

This is probably one of the greatest guitar solos of all time 🎸

[Freedomain - with Stefan Molyneux, MA @StefanMolyneux]

It is ESSENTIAL to remember that between a third and a half of people have NO inner monologue or dialogue.

They don’t debate with themselves, they have no inner conversations – they exist in a blur of images and sensations and feelings.

And they are all around you…

[Vertigo_Warrior @VertigoWarrior]

9. He rescued lions and they have grown up with him

📹Dean Schneider/ Hakuna Mipaka Oasis wildlife sanctuary in South Africa

https://t.co/573o7AOYz7

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind of file. Also, audio/video calling.

This is built on Rust with (Bitcoin style) encryption, whole new architecture.

[Acclaimed Journalist @Jonathan_Witt]

Making everyone equal only makes everyone equally miserable.