Today, I told my students that I don't listen to Spotify or Pandora because I like radio DJs. To a few astonished faces, I admitted that I listen more through the web than through the airwaves, but a robust response might require an entire semester. In short, it is the hosts of WFUV who explained… Continue reading Changing Stations
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Dessner Convergence
A decade ago, a friend at the Blair School of Music suggested I listen to some music by Steve Reich. Kronos Quartet's album, Steve Reich: Different Trains was the first recording of exclusively this composer's music in our library's CD collection that resonated with me. I had become fascinated with the tightness and camaraderie of… Continue reading Dessner Convergence
Spark Finder
I memorized Matisyahu's album Light. I contemplated why someone would want to "Escape" the triumvirate of "the Bible, blood libels, and false idols." I covered "I Will Be Light" at an open mic and at a church event. I had my students analyze the sounds in the introduction to "Motivate" and build their own sampled… Continue reading Spark Finder
Crossovers and Departures
If I do not get to see The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess on Broadway, I will not be completely disappointed, thanks to John Schaefer. Today, I heard him live for the second time at The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. (The first time was at the 30th anniversary celebration of New Sounds.) In this afternoon's… Continue reading Crossovers and Departures
