Few deny the enormous power that music can exert, although certain musical instruments and musical selections may cause different reactions in different people. Thus, while the steady beat of a drum may soothe some people, it excites others. The throaty moan of an oboe has been known to make a person temporarily insane, slow chants [...]
Archive of entries posted on 8th December 2006
MQOD
Give me the artist who breathes it like a native, and goes about his work in it as quietly as a common man goes about his ordinary business. Mozart did so; and that is why I like him. Even if I did not, I should pretend to; for a taste in his music is a [...]
IT’S NOT FAIR!
Whiners around the world … rejoice! There is a reason to live after all. I’m adopting this choir as my personal choir. I only wish they lived nearer. I would have them sing whenever I’m in reed hell. I first read about this here. The Ring Tone part is so fab! Please watch. Listen. Learn. [...]
Am I Alone On This One?
One Note. That’s really all it takes to ruin my day. One stinkin’ note! This current symphony set is certainly not about me. I don’t play any of the three VIvaldi concerti, and several of our orchestra members (including my pal Debbie Kramer) are soloing. “Tombeau” features the oboe in a most prominent way, but [...]