Music
Recently heard this song in a shopping mall as if wafted meaningfully through meaningless commercial corridors. Since then I haven’t gotten it out of my head, recalling its various versions by Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and others. Until I find x (a woman, love, etc) then I’ll just stay as I am, a Solitary Man…I…
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Today, I first heard “AYRE,†a very unique song cycle by a contemporary Argentine composer, Osvaldo Golijov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osvaldo_Golijov). Wow, I am thrilled, absolutely enchanted, by what I hear. This music is a beautiful and wonderful mix of textures and sensibilities, performed on a wide range of voices and instruments. Check out the bio, works and…
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Sukiyaki versions
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A really nice old timey tune by Bill Monroe. Can’t you hear me calling?
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TWO NICE SAMPLES OF HARDANGER FIDDLE: SKRADDARRLATTEN SPRINGAR av VIDAR UNDERSETH
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A lot of bad news flowing around these days and the news about Richie Havens’ death can be added to the unfortunate list. ABOUT RICHIE HAVENS As a guitarist I have been greatly influenced by Havens’ guitar playing style and the wonderful sound of his music. His voice resonates in a profound way and his energy is captivating. I was fortunate…
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I remember being deeply thrilled with wonderment when I first heard John Corigliano’s Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra. It seemed so new and insane, yet ancient to my ears in a wonderful sort of way. Movement #1 Movement #3 It is a wild ride, so nice. John Corigliano: www.johncorigliano.com
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A lot of good things in the performance of this tune.
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For those who have not heard Uncle Pen, here is your chance! Listen to Uncle Pen
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I am very happy that my doctoral dissertation has been published and internationally distributed by LPO Lambert (Germany). My plan now is to construct a few shorter books from the various sections of the dissertation, examining topics such as the learnability of creativity, filmmaking as a systematic process of work, the practice of grounded theory for filmmaking,…
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