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Tag Archives: Music
The family that fiddles together….
I’ve been forgetting to link this wonderful Mary Kunz Goldman article from the Buffalo News about the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s newest member of the violin section, but I forget no more! An audition with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is always … Continue reading
Last Dance
Donna Summer was my Whitney Houston. I never realized that, until earlier today, when I went outside toward the end of my work day for a last brief break. I pulled out my phone, and before I even realized I … Continue reading
From the Books: Lester Bangs on Dick Clark
Awww, dammit, Dick Clark is dead. I’m not old enough for Dick Clark to be a rock-n-roll icon for me; he was a game show host first, and such is how I’ll default to remembering him. “Audience please, may we … Continue reading
A to Z: James, Jerry, and John
The other day SamuraiFrog paid tribute to John Williams, which gave me the inspiration for this post. I grew up listening to film music, and at that time, my three favorite composers were John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and James Horner. … Continue reading
For Kevin, Val, and Walker Evans…and more….
Two of the finest people I know, Kevin and Val, have had to weather an awful lot of storms in the past few years, and now they have to say farewell to their beloved dog, Walker Evans. Here’s some music … Continue reading
On Whitney and the Anthem
In comments to the previous post on Whitney Houston, Kerry asks why I didn’t post the video of Houston’s now-iconic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV. It’s a fair question, worthy of a couple of answers. First of … Continue reading
Saluting Maestro Williams
John Williams is 80 today. May he live and compose for a long time to come! One of film music’s finest voices, and one of the musical voices that has moved me the most over the years. Thank you, Maestro … Continue reading
Wolfgang at 256
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born this day, in 1756. His thirty-five years encompassed one of the finest creative lives in the history of our species. Mozart forever!
For Lynn
A musical offering, for an online friend who last month lost her mother.
Books with facts in them
Some nonfiction notes: :: I’ve always had a soft spot for conspiracy theories. I’ve never actually believed in any of them, but I’ve always like them in a lot of ways. The best ones are wild and wooly and complex, … Continue reading