After hearing this music in concert three times in a row by three different performers from three different countries, I thought I might never want to hear it again. But, nah…it’s still awesome.
Rachmaninoff’s recording of the first movement of his second piano concerto, one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever:
Moderato (1st movement of Piano […]
Just started listening to this song by 4hero. It’s a retro early Donna Summers-esque song. On the EP, there’s also a remix by Daddy G of Massive Attack. Probably worth a listen.
Morning Child (Radio Edit) - 4hero
Okay, end of the year time right? I only do top 8s, not 10s…sorry. Also, I’m probably forgetting some great ones that I’ll regret not mentioning. Oh well, here goes:
Favorite albums
1. Strawberry Jam - Animal Collective
A beautiful, weird, and challenging work. It connects to some primal musical language that has been lost in the haze […]
The question on everyone’s lips (at least those attuned to culture in LA) is how conductor Gustavo Dudamel is going to change the landscape of the city, its orchestra, and the classical music world in general. It seems that here is someone who has a unique opportunity to be a uniter. He has a Latino […]
Not all Oscar-winners are created equal. Take Gabriel Yared. He’s done tons of work in Europe, but because of Anthony Minghella, Gabriel has crossed over and worked in Hollywood. It certainly helps that his first film with Minghella, The English Patient, not only won best picture, but it won Gabriel an Oscar for best original score. […]
