Indie FolkRock’s Mandolin Orange Makes Brilliant Bob Dylan Cover
I’ve long been a fan of Mandolin Orange, with the duo of singers Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz under a bed of guitar, fiddle and … Read more
D Grant Smith
Ben Solar Combines Diverse Styles Into EDM Mastery
Diversity is not uncommon on our platform, and we’ve been very privileged to get to connect with some very diverse artists in recent weeks. The … Read more
Pink Floyd Features Science Genius Stephen Hawking In New Album
Not since Albert Einstein has a modern professor of math and sciences garnered the attention of scholars, scientists, and the public at large like Stephen … Read more
Irish Orchestra Faces Extinction From Funding Shortfall
The Ulster Orchestra was birthed in 1966 in Northern Ireland and has provided the only source for symphonic performance from professional musicians for the area’s … Read more
Concertgebouw Recreates Bike Scene From ‘The Shining’
It’s unusual to think of a classical music institution known around the world taking on something from a horror movie from the 1970s, but this … Read more
David Garrett: TIMELESS – Brahms And Bruch Violin Concertos
Violinist David Garrett returns to the classical music repertoire with two legendary concertos featured on the latest album from Decca Records Classical – ‘Timeless’. Performing … Read more
Which U.S. University Listens To The Most Classical Music?
If you were to take a guess at which US university listens to the most classical music, the first college to pop into your mind … Read more
Jeff Goldblum’s weird laugh from Jurassic Park transcribed into sheet music
Jeff Goldblum is easily one of the most intriguing people to have ever graced the silver screen. In his breakout role in the original Jurassic … Read more
How Ballet Dancers Prepare Their Pointe Shoes
The rituals that ballet dancers work through daily in their practices for performance are rigorous in nature. From stretching to the run-throughs of routines, the … Read more
The Cast Of The Lion King Broadway Surprise A NY Subway
The power of a flash mob is overwhelming. Take that to a new level when a musical number incorporates with a classic Disney story. Welcome to … Read more
Why A Dreaded Fate For Many Music Schools Is Extinction
Adapt, change or die. It’s the mantra every organization faces. Leadership, personnel, and even business models in recent years have had to completely alter the … Read more
4 iPad Apps That Are Perfect For Music Learning
As illustrated in a previous post, Apple has changed the way we communicate, create, and produce media. It’s also dramatically changed the way we learn, … Read more
Classical Harp Captivates Primates With Pachelbel’s Canon In D
Pachelbel’s Canon in D has been replicated in countless modern pop and rock songs from Green Day to Fleetwood Mac to capture the minds and … Read more
Air Canada’s Anti-Viola Gets Deserved Prank
No one likes discrimination, especially not in the arts and music community. Most musicians are accustomed to having to take a few extra steps when … Read more
Batman Takes On The Piano Guys
There are few fictional characters with the prestige, instant recognition and strangely conflicting fan base feelings than Batman. The last mention there is of course … Read more