Lang Lang joins Metallica for special performance of One
Last night, the “music industry’s finest” gathered for the Grammy Awards. Most of the time I could care less about the awards show for an abundance of reasons I won’t bore you with. But the unorthodox...
View ArticleIn honor of the Beatles, 50 years later
Love ’em or hate ’em, the Beatles changes music history. Very few acts have had the kind of influence the Beatles have had since visiting the U.S. fifty years ago. After Elvis, it’s the Beatles. On...
View ArticleMost Romantic Albums of All Time?
Giving the gift of music to a significant other is a beautiful way to celebrate the holiday devoted to love. Apparently, Valentine’s Day is one of the top holidays of the year for music gift-giving,...
View ArticlePlaylist of the Most Romantic Songs from Movie Soundtracks
Depending on your style, movies and music are often at the heart of a perfect Valentine’s Day date. So my other half and I put our heads together to think of a list of iconic songs that might help make...
View ArticleDream Theater’s Mike Mangini Endorses New Tempo Advance 2.0 App for Advanced...
Mike Mangini knows rhythm. If you’ve never seen or heard of Mangini, he’s awesome (Watch this), and is the drummer for Dream Theater. When I heard that Mangini had endorsed and was involved in the...
View ArticleGuitarists Weep; Legendary Flamenco Guitarist Paco de Lucia Dies
Yesterday was a sad day for the guitar community. While on vacation in Mexico, legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia died of a sudden heart attack. He was 66. A spokesman for the city hall in...
View ArticleRed Bull Flying Bach: Breakdancing Meets Ballet Performed to J.S. Bach Coming...
For regular readers of our blog, you know we love odd combinations and combining breakdancing, ballet and classical music is without a doubt an odd combination. After three seasons of sold out...
View ArticleRaining Blood: Awesome Slayer Cover On Banjo
A little Sunday dose of “unmetal” for thy pleasure. I can honestly say, I never imagined hearing Slayer’s “Raining Blood” played on a banjo, but this is pretty awesome. Via Metal Injection
View ArticleJanis Japlin Honored With Forever Stamp
Janis Joplin, the groundbreaking singer whose powerful, bluesy voice propelled her to the pinnacle of rock stardom, was honored by the U.S. Postal Service by adding her to the Music Icons Forever...
View ArticleLyric Opera’s Carousel: Mesmerizing and Memorable
This is a joint review between Viola da Voce and Contrapuntist. If Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals are gems renowned for their heartfelt storylines and memorable melodies, then Carousel is the Hope...
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