Lightening by Dean Koontz Koontzy has been around a while now. He’s a prolific writer. But for every couple of decent novels he pens, he usually presents at least one turkey. In Lightening, he has refrained from all-out dog-worship – which came as a great relief to Rebel Voice – yet while the writing is strong, […]
This is a haunting Scottish ballad performed by the Glaswegian maestro, Dick Gaughan whom has the voice of a hard-drinking Scottish angel who would sing you to happiness, or knock your fuck in, dependent upon how you behave. Any country would be privileged to have a musician such as Dick Gaughan. This song will tug […]
Here is a short clip of cartoons highlighting the suffering and injustice meted out to the people of Palestine. Illustrations are a highly effective means of getting the message across and no one does it any better than Carlos Latuff. – If you care, give it a share –
This is the classic car chase through the streets of San Francisco in the movie Bullitt. Steve McQueen died a relatively young man. He had a lot of great movies left in him, and quite a few car chases too. If ever a city was designed for a great car chase, it’s San Fran. Enjoyed […]
Here is part 2 of the popular series that looks at the enigmatic Celts, a people who still have a role to play in our modern world. Episode 1 can be viewed here: The Celts – BBC Series – Episode 1 – If you care, give it a share –
This haunting melody, performed here by Christy Moore, was written by Micky MacConnell (pictured in cover photo) from Fermanagh in the Occupied Six Counties Of Ireland (OSC). The lyrics lament the bondage of colonialism that Ireland has endured for too long. Only Our Rivers Run Free is one of the most popular ballads to be heard […]
These videos introduce us to the mysterious Scythians of the Asian Steppes region who played such a major role in the ancient world of Eurasia from 1000 BCE. The famed Scythian Empire was centred in what is today known as Ukraine, but they were essentially a nomadic people, consisting of numerous clan groups, who moved […]
This jovial documentary looks at what would happen if aliens arrived on Earth. Although it is all speculation, it is fun (or perhaps terrible) to think about the possibilities that we could encounter. Will they come in peace? Or will they leave us in pieces? – If you care, give it a share –
On the eve of Saint Patrick’s Day, Rebel Voice has decided to provide a light look at the patron saint of Ireland and the global celebrations that he has inspired. The short animation up first is not an in-depth analysis, but may give you a taster of the man who has had a thousand streets […]
Cúchulainn is known as the Hound of Ulster. He is regarded as the greatest of the ancient heroes of Ireland. He broke women’s hearts and he broke his enemies heads. He roamed the land and, in a Perseus kinda way, got into many adventures and scrapes. He travelled to Scotland for a spot of loving […]
This musical rendition of the Robbie Burns poem is as powerful a piece of rebellious music as you will ever have the pleasure of hearing. Although Rebel Voice was of the opinion that the Luke Kelly version could not be bettered, this one by the Glasgow great really tests that belief. Who better to sing […]
Kelly’s Heroes is a 1970 war movie about some opportunism within the US army as they discover a massive cache of gold being guarded by the SS. The enterprising individuals, led by Kelly – played by Clint Eastwood – set out to try to acquire the precious metal for their own use. Although it’s a […]
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