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Kyle Gann on Music After the Fact...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: one of the thrills of composing microtonally is the ability to write logical chord progressions and feel virtually convinced that no one has ever heard them before . When I was young harmony was a nightmare for me, and for good reason: I'd been taught to use pitch sets like everyone else, which were not conducive to good voice-leading or subtle nuance.
Arts Journal |
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ZZ Top announces Keith-Albee date for its In Your Face theater tour
HUNTINGTON - After a successful return to Huntington last year for a concert at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members ZZ Top announced Monday evening that the band's ZZ Top In Your Face Tour of intimate, and classic theaters in the United States will include an Oct. 4 stop at the historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch |
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Macomb celebrates school year with concert
Macomb students and their parents will celebrate the opening of the school year with a free outdoor concert.
The Shawnee News-Star |
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(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-12 02:22 Hong Kong-listed A8 Digital Music expects significant rise in H1 net profit
HONG KONG (XFN-ASIA) - A8 Digital Music Holdings Ltd (800.HK) said its first-half to June net profit will be significantly higher compared to the year-earlier level due to successful execution of integrated marketing strategies in new media including internet and mobile, as well as in traditional media.
Interactive Investor |
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UW student gets harsh lesson on illegally downloading music
The University of Washington turned in Elle Tucker for her illegal downloads, and now she faces a $4,100 fine.
KOMO Seattle |
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The Queerest Thing: Transgender Nomi and Voguers Steal the Show at Hercules and Love Affair
I missed the Hercules and Love Affair show at Studio B earlier this summer, but wasn't going to miss the return performance of the fab dance band that has somehow infiltrated the drudgery of the indie music ranks and caused folks to dance.
New York Press |
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Obituaries in the news
NEW YORK (AP) — George Furth, an actor and playwright who wrote the book for the innovative Stephen Sondheim musical "Company," died Monday. He was 75.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune |
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Woods Tea Company at Hildene on Aug. 13
MANCHESTER — On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the acclaimed Vermont based folk group, Woods Tea Company returns to the event tent at Hildene for the annual Robert D. Thum Memorial Concert.
Bennington Banner |
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Japanese Fall Festival to be held
The Springfield Sister Cities Association will host its 12th annual Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 5-7 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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"Instruments A Comin'" puts music in the hands of students
The numbers are impressive. Some 1500 students from 39 New Orleans area schools have enjoyed the fruits of the Tipitina's Foundation's "Instruments A Comin'" endeavor.
Louisiana Weekly |
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Norman Rae honoured in classic style
The late Norman Rae was honoured Sunday by a raft of musicians, including his niece, soprano Abigail Kelly, who sang classics including his own composition.
The Jamaica Observer |
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Garden Groove to beat winter blues
Suffering from the winter blues? Then come celebrate the cultural diversity of local South and East Auckland talent at Garden Groove! Garden Groove is a singing, dancing showcase of the exciting young talent South and East Auckland are home to.
Scoop.co.nz |
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Shawnee resident named to dean’s list
Emily Danielle Dyer of Shawnee was named to the spring 2008 dean’s lists at Vanderbilt University for the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, Peabody College of Education and Human Develoment and Blain School of Music. Dyer is in the School of Engineering.
The Shawnee News-Star |
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Chris Lighty: Politics Unusual: Hip Hop's Hopes for Obama
We know that we in the world of hip hop music can be a liability, but we still expect Obama to act accordingly when he are empowered. He doesn't need to lower himself to speak to rappers.
HuffingtonPost |
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Face-off
Fernandez seeks for coalition from other music associations to upgrade the quality of the local music scene. The players in the music industry are not dancing to the same tune when it comes to resolving problems, Karyawan president Freddie Fernandez tells HAFIDAH SAMAT.
The New Straits Times |
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Betty at forefront of fest
Betty has her audience spellbound. POPULAR actress, singer and television presenter Betty Banafe recently celebrated the start of the two-month Samrah Festival with Malaysian and Middle Eastern fans in a concert sponsored by Celcom.
The New Straits Times |
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MTV Video Music Awards Announce Best New Artist and Best Dancing In a Video Nominees
Last Friday on FNMTV, the audience-chosen nominees for this year's MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and Best Dancing in a Video were announced. The final...
About.com |
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Provo Band Shares Stage with Bob Dylan
Local Provo band Elizabethan Report played with music legend Bob Dylan at the American Eagle Outfitter's New American Music Union festival Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Brigham Young NewsNet |
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Remembering Isaac Hayes, 1942-2008
Memphis soul man Isaac Hayes had already laid claim to being an R&B legend when he electrified the pop music world with the "Theme from Shaft" in the fall of...
About.com |
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Youth pastor to face child molestation charges in court
WILKES-BARRE - Three women separately testified that a youth pastor at a Kingston church inappropriately touched them while playing a game or during music lessons from 2004 until March 2006.
Times Leader |
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Restaurant ambitions
ARARAT - Ararat Advertiser Golden Gateway Festival Queen Quest entrant Rebecca Nicholson hopes to complete her apprenticeship and eventually own her own restaurant.
Ararat Advertiser |
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Kanye West Joins Lil Wayne, Bemoans Nine Inch Nails Face-Off At Virgin Fest
BALTIMORE — Fans got more than they bargained for at this weekend's Virgin Mobile Festival — more Kanye, anyway.
Vh1 |
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Bohemian rhapsody
DEWAN Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) in KLCC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur welcomes music enthusiasts to its new 2008/2009 season.
The New Straits Times |
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Isaac Hayes' Chains Rattle Image
Isaac Hayes made music, of course, and plenty of it - soulful and gritty ballads and that disco-heaving soundtrack "Shaft" - but there was nothing like those chains. They adorned his chest onstage like thick jewels. He wouldn't run from history.
The Lakeland Ledger |
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