Yet another article/blog about arts organizations and their forays into online social media, this one focusing on Twitter. While in a broad sense I agree with author Anne Midgette’s assertion that “the classical music field’s attempts to be hip and … Continue reading →
So, the new issue of Symphony Magazine is out! (Yeah, I know – you had no idea there was such a magazine. Marketing isn’t exactly their strong suit, and besides, it’s put out by the League of American Orchestras, so … Continue reading →
You’ve gotta try this out; it’s a web widget that allows you to type in a sentence which is then played back using those same words culled from a library of popular songs. Perfect 2-minute break on a manic Monday.
Yes, please! (and do take a listen to the soundclip towards the end of the article…)
An interesting blurb on categories of internet social networking users (although, I mean, come on, couldn’t they have come up with something a bit catchier than “meformer”?). Basically, social networkers break down into 2 categories – people posting about their … Continue reading →
A conducting game very much in the vein of “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band”…except the cues have even less to do with the music in the conducting version than they do for the other two, making it an oddly amusical … Continue reading →
Who says social networking is just a way to waste time when we should all be working? Atlanta music critic Pierre Ruhe noticed a fascinating exchange on composer John Mackey’s Facebook page the other day… “Mackey, a fine composer who … Continue reading →
Last month I posted my response to Lawrence Johnsons “review” of the video screens at Ravinia. Now, reaction from the audience, and it is -surprise, surprise – positive. Whaddiditellya?
…well, look, I’m all for using technology to enhance performance experiences. But I’m all for finding the most efficient and organic way of utilizing those technologies; I don’t think it makes sense to incorporate multi-media/electronic/communication gadgetry just for the sake … 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 →
