#plectrum

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I've been watching the hell out of Nirvana Unplugged in New York lately. (I recommend it highly, it's on YouTube and there are extensions to download the video so you don't have to watch ads.) observations:

Kurt says "plectrum" at least three times while reaching for one, while Meat Brother plays his guitar with a quarter

her "it's time to get serious" face right before she says "good evening," and the grimmest smile you've ever seen at the end of "About a Girl"

if a band smoked this many cigs during a TV special in 2025, it would be a statement of how right wing and butch they are

Dave looks eggiest by outfit and hairstyle

Kurt admitting "Polly" and "On a Plain" are the exact same song

Solo water cups @fuckyeah1990s

Krist loves life, he has the neck of a bass player (a la Kevin McDonald and Bruce McCullough)

Kurt is funny as hell. "what are they tuning, a harp? I thought we were a big rich rock band, we should have a whole bunch of extra guitars" "I only have three cups of tea already, but thank you"

the look she gives when the guys in the crowd yell "FREE BIRD," her smile when Meat Brother says "I got a free bird for ya right here!" and how much she clearly loathes Skynyrd when Meat Brother and Krist start playing Sweet Home Alabama

Dave repeatedly and genuinely asking what's happening

when I had braces in middle school I made my retainer look like Pat's guitar, but with sparkles

Lori is so clocky and beautiful here

chatting for a whole minute, lighting a cig and dicking around for two more minutes, all while announcing this is the finale, is a total queen move

the vamp to fake out the rest of the band at the grand finale, same but more

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Big Pick Energy

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Wes' guitar pick from 2009 :p My prized possession

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Because why not. So I finally managed to get Die's and Toshiya's picks. Those are little things that make me happy. Because life is about enjoying the little things.

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Calum and Ash's IG stories, 19 October 2023

When We Were Young Festival this weekend!

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74m 'flying' yacht concept “Plectrum”

Lazzarini Design Studio

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This $86 Million Superyacht Concept that can ‘Fly’  

From floating ‘diamonds’ to roaming volcanoes, an array of eclectic and innovative superyacht concepts has been emerging in recent months, and this latest invention from Lazzarini Design Studio is no exception.

Powered by a hydrofoil system, the 74-meter-long vessel, known as Plectrum, can lift itself above the water surface and seemingly “fly” at high speeds.

According to the team at the Italian studio, the design was largely inspired by the foiling monohulls used in the America’s Cup, one of the oldest international sailing yacht competitions.

Hydrofoil system

But rather than being pushed by the wind like a sailing yacht, this huge shiny orange vessel will run on three hydrogen-powered motors with the ability to reach 5,000 horsepower each.

While foiling technology dates back many years, its popularity has recently grown, particularly due to the America’s Cup.

However, building a hydrofoil of this size would undoubtedly be a hugely significant achievement.

Although the design is just a concept, the designers say it could be constructed within two years at a cost of around $87 million (€80 million) if a buyer is found.

Eyecatching design

“We like to remember that in 1964, shipbuilding was already capable of similar vessel construction,” the designers say in a statement.

The foil system can apparently be adjusted depending on the “cruising needs” at the time, expanding from a width of 15 meters when the yacht is berthed/anchored and the foil is closed to up to 20 meters of beam when open while the yacht is sailing on high speed.

This “different superyacht configuration” will allow “much faster sea traveling than conventional similar size ships,” adds the Lazzarin team.

Made from a mixture of dry carbon fiber composite materials, the light superyacht has been “designed to be the fastest of its kind,” and will have the ability to reach a top speed of 75 knots.

As for onboard amenities, the yacht will be equipped with six guest cabins, a shipowner suite, a helipad and a beach club with a swimming pool over its four levels.

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill.