One of my favorite bloggers, MPR’s Bob Collins, has an excellent tradition of starting off his first post of the work week with a “Monday morning rouser.” It’s just a fun song, totally disconnected from anything else he’ll be writing, … Continue reading →
Just because I’ve been really enjoying the sight of an original bit of filmmaking slapped on top of a piece of music I already loved… The music is a well-worn Nico Muhly tune called Skip Town, performed by the composer … Continue reading →
Late last week the city of Turku, Finland announced the launching of a new initiative, the distribution of 5,500 “cultural prescriptions”, available through doctors’ appointments at city health centers. Vouchers for cultural events ranging from art exhibits to a children’s … Continue reading →
I know I’ve been posting a lot of videos lately, but this one is too good to pass up (this via Minnesota Orchestra Vice President and GM Bob Neu): [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeoT66v4EHg] It’s really kind of a fantastic idea, and musically it … Continue reading →
A stunning video installation in the elevator of the Standard Hotel in NYC by artist/director Marco Brambilla, depicting an eye-popping journey from hell to heaven: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQJVr8Lvce0] It’s positively Boschian (with Brueghelic undertones!), and I love that Stravinsky was chosen as … Continue reading →
That’s “We are Klingons!”…in Klingon, of course. I caught the new “Star Trek” movie last night, and while I enjoyed it immensely (although it was actually Klingon-free), I found Michael Giacchino’s soundtrack oddly hollow. The reorchestration of the original TV … Continue reading →
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To film composer Maurice Jarre. Jarre, a three-time Oscar winner, has scored films from The Man Who Would Be King to A Passage to India (and Ghost!); TV credits include Shogun and the theme for Great Performances on PBS. But … Continue reading →
Grouting is done! Day 4: Brahms, Violin Concerto, III Can someone explain to me the reasoning behind using this piece in the 2007 film “There Will Be Blood” (which I enjoyed immensely on DVD two nights ago)? The Johnny Greenwood … Continue reading →
As you can see, the tiling is done; all that’s left to do is grout, seal and install a door. Day 3: Dead Milkmen, RC’s Mom Huh? you say. For those of you who aren’t from Philadelphia, didn’t go to … Continue reading →
Progress has been made!! As you can see, all the cement board is now up and the seams are sealed. Musically, today, we switched to my iPod, which yielded, around hour 2:37 (during cement board measuring): Day 2: Minoru Miki, … Continue reading →
