Classical Meets Rock In Most Challenging Guitar Duel
Niccolo Paganini’s Caprice No 24 is known for being a very complex piece, especially for the instrument it was composed (solo violin). Guitar virtuosos like … Read more
D Grant Smith
Polyphonic Vocalist Does The Impossible
Overtone singing is when a vocalist sings two different notes at the same time. It sounds like something a higherform of intelligence (think Aliens but … Read more
The Unique Relationship Between Performer And Instrument with Composer Philip Glass
When an instrument is more than just a vessel for creating beautiful sound, the performer creates a different connection with the vessel itself than we … Read more
Fruit N Beef Is More Than A Dinner Option
Fruit n Beef might seem an odd pairing at mealtime, but a very nice one in your iPod or stereo. Capturing the California groove of … Read more
Young English Songwriter Charlie Leavy Already Cutting The Edge In Music
At first listen, there’s a similarity to Gretchen Schmaltz, both in style and songwriting. But Charlie Leavy is crafting a style all her own. Barely … Read more
U2 And Apple Combine For Free New Album
Apple has been on the cutting edge of anticipating what consumers truly want since the early 2000s. The advent and creation of the iPod revolutionized … Read more
The Sound Of Music Hits The Stage in 2015
American audiences might not be keen on seeing another film version of the Julie Andrews classic, but Broadway is a different ballpark. Directed by Jack … Read more
Modern Pop Music Is Destroying The World Faster Than Global Warming
I’m not a fan of modern Pop music. Actually, that’s an understatement. The truth is I avoid it like the plague (any of the plagues … Read more
Flute AutoPilot
If Tony Stark were an instrumentalist, would he have Jarvis create an autopilot for his instrument so that he wouldn’t have to do all the … Read more
The Rise And Decline Of The Compact Disc In One Gif
When was the last time you bought music on a disc? If you answered more than a few months ago, you’re in a small pool … Read more
This Musical Illusion Will Make You Listen Twice
When you think of an illusionist, magicians are the first thing to come to mind. Did you first picture David Copperfield or Criss Angel? Both … Read more
Tempus Fantasy Makes The Piano A Different Kind Of Instrument
Does Classical music work with every other genre of music? My first thought is yes, because we see so many seemingly opposite styles of music … Read more
Mattia Cupelli Soars To New Heights On Skies Within
Music is a journey, both for the performer or composer as well as for the audience. Each composer presents their unique storytelling style in their … Read more
Exciting Trombone Loop Cover of Pharrell Williams’ Song ‘Happy’
In Pop music there’s not another song with the rotation, coverage, or press that Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” is receiving. Many factors contribute to the rise … Read more
Street Performers Like ‘The Soloist’ In Your Neighborhood
You never know when you’ll find treasure lying right under your nose, or in some cases right down the street, on the street. This was … Read more