Westerosi, Essosi, pro-Lannisters, pro-Khaleesi, pro-Stark, pro-anyone-we-forgot-to-mention, the wait is almost over. In less than a week, the universe created by George R.R. Martin will grace our … Read more
Thirteen-year-old Tina S flawlessly performs a metal version of Vivaldi’s Presto: it’s actually an adaptation penned by Patrick Rondat in 1996. Rondat, an instrumental heavy … Read more
Arguably the most well known 1960s pop song derived from classical material is Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” The band’s debut single was … Read more
As we wind down the end of the month, Bruno Mars has achieved even greater heights than ever. The song Uptown Funk from Mark Ronson, … Read more
Paul McCartney is a hard-working performer. Prior to taking the stage at the Grammys with Kanye West and Rihanna, the former Beatles legend put on … Read more
At 81 years old, most individuals (let alone famed ones) have spent the past few years settling down after decades of work. Not for Willie … Read more
Famed drum and percussion ensemble Top Secret Drum Corps is a performing group unlike any other. Not only do they feature some of the most … Read more
It is known that Lady Gaga’s award show performances now constitute a very high benchmark when it comes to theatricality: her previous stunts, in fact, … Read more
If you’re a fan of indie Japanese pop music, you might have heard the 2011 Vocaloid track “Senbonzakura (A Thousand Cherry Blossoms).” Vocaloid tracks are, … Read more
Though the 80s were when they emerged as rock icons, AC/DC has experienced a renaissance in the past few years, due in part to music … Read more
Last week the internet and music world was abuzz with outrage, anger, bitterness, and parody all pertaining to Kanye West, Beck and the Grammy Awards. … Read more
When Eon Productions approached Paul McCartney to write and record a theme song for the James Bond flick Live and Let Die (1973), it was … Read more
When Monk & Canatella broke into the music scene in 1996, they brought a new slice to the evolving genre of alternative rock. Cultivating what … Read more
Classical music isn’t so exclusive that it doesn’t inspire and seep into other musical genres. On the contrary, even DJs and club musicians find intrigue … Read more
Though it could seem like a sign of good luck when just reading the headline, it won’t take but about 10 seconds to discover there’s … Read more