Before music there was silence
In the mix of sight and sound it was the music that took center stage Friday at the third creative explosion of painting and tunes at Gangplank. From hip-hop to techno to surf, Desert Bloom 3 rocked the mothership. All the while, 10 artists focused on getting their visions on canvas, ready in time for [...]
Duet: Do it! Has the concept of “duet” evolved from the classic romantic musical setting of two people singing back and forth? Can’t be sure, but the Judgment Night soundtrack? In its entirety? Yes. That’s where my brain went when I thought of “duet.” (Check the track listing) (from kouldeliee) Two modern hits that juice [...]
“He’s not original, he’s just another rapper without a distinctive sound.” That’s a very close paraphrase of my reaction while Asher Roth was still onstage last year at 103.9 FM’s Fall Frenzy. I wasn’t paying complete attention because nothing was compelling me to do so. I pretty much had tuned out. It was a completely [...]