Listening to:
Vivaldi Bassoon Concertos performed by Tomas Benkocs (there are 37! the most contributed by one composer. Thanks V-meister!)
Wind Quintets by David Maslanka (hauntingly beautiful and so difficult to play. they make my heart swell and tummy flip flop. Even if you are not one to whip out a woodwind quintet recording to kick back and relax you will love this music. i think...)
Joanna Newsom (forever and always. One of the most beautiful song writers of this generation hands down)
Beethoven 3 Eroica
Pictures at an Exhibition
Tonight the Bergen Philharmonic is performing the Firebird Ballet by Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no.2, and a melody by Tchaikovsky arranged by Stranvinksy. Such an amazing program!!!
I have been reading Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks who also wrote Awakenings. It´s got some interesting things to say about how music affects our brains in so many different ways. Apparently a neurologist can look at an MRI of a professional musician´s brain and see visible differences. This is not the case with any other type of artist. Weird right?
Is Music Getting Simpler
2 hours ago
Glad you're reading. However, point of contention...Prince is at least 4.5 times better songwriter than Joanna Newsom...just saying...although he doesn't use the harp...alright, I'd say she's pretty dec.
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