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Concerts / Music: GUIDE TO KLANGPHONICS FESTIVAL APPEARANCES AND OTHER GIGS IN 2024
Jacks of all trades, Klangphonics create, edit, mix, produce, curate, and, importantly, play music live. Find out where the trio boasts the results of its amazing creative endeavors in 2024. From Online to Live Experimenting with music can be risky, and the price is the audience. Still, Klangphonics chose to stray off the beaten track…
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Music: HOW TO ARRANGE MUSIC: FROM RAW IDEAS TO POLISHED MASTERPIECES
Arranging music is an art form that transforms a simple idea into a complete and polished composition. The process involves carefully selecting and organizing the musical elements to create a cohesive and impactful piece. Whether you’re working on a single track or a full album, understanding the principles of music arrangement can help you bring…
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SIX SINGERS WHOSE VOICES WERE COMPLETELY RUINED
Aging is a natural part of life, and it can be career altering for a singer. Some singers have managed to age gracefully and have adapted their material over the years to suit their changing vocal ranges. For others, though, time hasn’t been quite as kind. Although many older pop and rock singers have maintained…
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Extras | Music: CLASSICAL GUITAR VS. ACOUSTIC GUITAR: WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU PICK?
When you first start looking for guitars, the main dilemma begins when you are introduced to classical and acoustic guitars. The reason is they all look similar at first sight. So, if you are eager to know which is the best classical guitar for beginners and the acoustic guitar as well? Keep your worry aside…
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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR GETTING DISCOVERED AS A MUSICIAN
Being a musician is challenging, and getting discovered is one of the hardest aspects. It can be a long and winding path, but keep in mind that many artists have done it before! This article will help you get discovered and achieve your dream of being a successful musician. Whether you’re a singer, songwriter, or…
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Extras: PROXIES FOR MUSIC LOVERS: HOW TO UNLOCK GEO-STREAMING SERVICES
Geo-restrictions on music streaming limit access to content based on your location, frustrating listeners seeking diverse libraries and exclusive tracks. So, I’d say that rising interest in proxies stems from their ability to bypass these barriers, unlocking global music access and enabling users to enjoy a richer, unrestricted listening experience. Below, I’ll provide some helpful…
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Concert Review: SAMARA JOY & HER BAND (Town Hall, NYC)
ODE TO JOY Is there such a thing as an accessible diva? An earthbound angel? A human being not made of flesh and blood but solely of musical tones and vibrations? If such other-worldly entities exist, then three-time Grammy winner Samara Joy must qualify as at least one if not all. The twenty-four year old…
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Opera Review: INNOCENCE (San Francisco Opera)
THE CAPTIVATING INNOCENCE AT SAN FRANCISCO OPERA IS KAIJA SAARIAHO’S MASTERPIECE San Francisco Opera is offering the hauntingly beautiful U.S. premiere of Innocence, a contemporary opera that is destined to be a staple of the modern operatic repertoire. Composed by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, the opera delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and…
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Opera Review: PARTENOPE (San Francisco Opera)
HANDEL MEETS GATSBY IN CHRISTOPHER ALDEN’S VIBRANT PRODUCTION OF PARTENOPE Baroque opera enthusiasts are in for a treat with San Francisco Opera‘s recent production of Handel’s comic opera, Partenope, which opened last weekend at War Memorial Opera House for five performances only. Composed in 1730 during a period of intense competition and innovation in London’s…
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Highly Recommended Concert: WILLOW WITH ORCHESTRA (presented by LA Phil at The Ford on October 25, 2024)
Hey, Los Angeles, a trailblazer is coming to town. An L.A. native and the child of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Camille Reign Smith, also known mononymously as Willow, is coming to The Ford with the Color of Noize Orchestra conducted by Derrick Hodge to reimagine hits like “Whip My Hair,” “Wait a…
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Opera Review: THE COMET/POPPEA (MOCA and The Industry at the Geffen Contemporary Museum at MOCA)
What do you do when the world is on fire and you are only one of two people seemingly left alive? How do you learn to survive when your backgrounds pull you apart? Or how does a powerful woman survive the patriarchy of ancient Rome? No, it’s not an episode of The Twilight Zone; it’s…
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Opera Review: IPSA DIXIT (Long Beach Opera and Martha Graham Dance Company)
WHISTLING DIXIT Last week, Long Beach Opera concluded the west coast premiere of its new production of Kate Soper’s 2016 lecture with musical notes, Ipsa Dixit, self-described in the program as “an artistic revelation,” “profound,” “bold,” and “mesmerizing.” Smart critics lavished praise on previous productions of it. It got nominated for a Pulitzer. Therefore, it…
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Film Review: THEY ALL CAME OUT TO MONTREUX (directed by Oliver Murray | Tribeca Film Festival)
Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live. — David Binder, Artistic Director of BAM in Brooklyn Montreux July 14, 2008 MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 75th Anniversary Celebration Claude Nobs with Quincy…
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Opera Review: MAGDALENE (Beth Morrison Project at REDCAT)
MEHDALENE On Tuesday, REDCAT hosted the west coast premiere of Beth Morrison Projects’ 2020 one-woman opera, Magdalene. A collective all-female endeavor, it has Morrison as creative producer, Danielle Birrittella and Zoe Aja Moore as “creators,” Marie Howe as poet, and 14 different composers. If that sounds messy, then gird your loins. Magdalene is yet another…
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Music / Film Review: PHOTOPLAY MUSIC: NEW WORKS FOR THE SILENT FILM ERA (HOCKET, Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff at The Nimoy)
NEW MUSIC FOR SILENT FILMS COULD HAVE BEEN ABOUT BOTH MUSIC AND FILM On May 21, UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) hosted Piano Spheres and the piano duo HOCKET as they premiered three new scores for a trio of unannounced French silent films at The Nimoy. Sarah Gibson, one half of…
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Highly Recommended Concerts: CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON (2024/25 Season at Various Locations)
Celebrity Series of Boston announces its 2024/25 season today, marking 86 years of bringing world-class touring and local performing artists to Boston. This season’s offerings bring audiences new venues to explore, artist debuts, beloved returning artists, two special festivals celebrating jazz and contemporary music, concerts and events in Boston neighborhoods, and more. Check out the Digital Brochure!…
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Highly Recommended Album: PETE TOWNSHEND LIVE IN CONCERT 1985-2001 (Expanded 14-CD Box Set and Digital)
GO TO TOWNSHEND PETE TOWNSHEND LIVE IN CONCERT 1985-2001, an expanded 14-CD Box Set and digital set featuring seven long-out-of-print live albums by Pete Townshend, will be released on July 26, 2024, and are available for pre-order here. Newly remastered by Jon Astley, the set gathers together for the first time all of the live…
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Highly Recommended Music: WORLD ORCHESTRA WEEK [WOW!] (Carnegie Hall)
HOT CLASSICAL AUGUST NIGHTS AT CARNEGIE HALL WITH YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Sick of hearing nothing but bad news about our world? Wanna be inspired? Well, there is good news out there in the world, and it’s coming to Carnegie Hall when hundreds of teen instrumentalists from around the globe come together in…
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Music Review: DUDAMEL CONDUCTS HARRY POTTER (John Williams Spotlight, LA Phil)
COMPARED TO FANTASIA, NOT SO FANTASTIQUE Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic concluded its orchestral season and its Spotlight on John Williams series on May 19 with a family-oriented program: Dudamel Conducts Harry Potter. Williams’ music is always an exciting proposition, but the program, the first half of which was dominated by another composer,…
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Cabaret Review: CAROLYN MONTGOMERY: GIRLSINGER, A CELEBRATION OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY (54 Below)
THE BLOOM IS ON THE ROSEMARY Midway into her cabaret show, girlSINGER, A Celebration of Rosemary Clooney, Carolyn Montgomery explains the meaning of the show’s name. When Clooney dropped out of high school to begin her career touring with the big bands, such women were called “girl singers,” no matter what their age. Back in…
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