I’ve been driving to a certain location to a certain Virginian town everyday. Interestingly, this location has a radio station that is called this, “WE PLAY ANYTHING.” Literally. One moment they’re playing “Moon River” and the next they’re playing “Funky Town.” I digg it.
Funny……I have wide and similar taste in music……………I LIKE ALL OF IT. [...]
It looks as if American Idol is having a hard time trying to figure out who will replace Paula Abdul as judge. So, they are looking for either Kelly Clarkson or Joe Jonas to be guest judges………or shall we say “filler.” It’s like having a pie crust without the pumkin filling. Bummer.
Thinking today……….yes………that’s what I do. In the middle of my preparing for an audition, I am thinking back to some days past that were painfully monumental to me. Auditions of Christmas past, Ebeneezer Scrooge. My memories have taken me on a tour, reflecting on moments when I let the opinions of others take charge. [...]
Alas…………..I’m preparing for an orchestra audition. It’s been a while since I have done this and am finding that I’m having to get my brain in gear. I’ve been greatly distracted in my pract…….oooo……oooo……how hard would it be to attach a starbucks cup holder to my baby grand piano?…….um……..sorry……practicing. If you are anything like me, [...]
Have you ever wondered how many of the famous musicians made it? What’s so different about them in particular? You do realize that there are hundreds of thousands of aspiring, talented musicians—-good one’s, that never make it out of waiting at Dennys? And that being said—why did Kanye make it?………because of his talent? Simple questions…….right? [...]
I saw that Radio City Music Hall is selling tickets for live performances showcasing the entire Lord of the Rings musical score. It’s completely interactive with a large screen behind the orchestra showing scenes from the movie –all in real time. It looks really cool! Here are some pictures from the set:
If you want to [...]
I heard today that Simon Cowell was going to extend his time on American Idol. I thought that this was very interesting–I thought that he was supposed to leave……and then American Idol would be over. Not so, not so…my friend. I guess a $144 million dollar contract is calling his name—I know that he’s [...]
As you can see, I’ve been dealing with high anxiety surrounding musical instrument care. It really started a few months ago, when I opened my violin case to find that one of my bows had broken in half………..by itself……..without any warning signs. I still don’t know what to make of that. So, here it [...]
As if we thought it couldn’t be done……. Here is a very original take on Britney Spears, “Toxic.” Notice the Mel Brooks, “Young Frankenstein” violin solo in the intro……..what do you think that the musicians are saying by including it?
You know something……..music doesn’t have to be sophisticated to be music. It’s ironic how the dumbest songs you’ve ever heard stay with you the longest. Several years ago, I worked in a call center fixing problems on home owners insurance policies. We worked in teams of twelve employees generally—and one side of our individual desks/cubical [...]
