Lasse Gjertsen: Expert Drummer and Beatboxer

June 29, 2007 by randomguru · Leave a Comment 

I got a big kick out of this video…

And check this out… the ultimate beatboxer!

Now I am rhythmically inspired……..

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Stravinsky: Firebird Suite

June 27, 2007 by randomguru · 1 Comment 

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I am simply amazed at the amount of video archives available on youtube!

In the previous “music meme” entry, I left out a big, BIG part of my music appreciation for classical music. And Igor Stravinsky’s music has been right up there at the top of my list of favorite concert music.

On youtube there is a nice Documentary on the Life of Igor Stravinsky.

Of all Stravinsky’s compositions, the one that is a beloved favorite of mine is The Firebird Suite. And below you’ll find two prominent movements. The fiery Infernal Dance movement, and the crescendo-ing Finale!

The Berlin Philharmonic ~ Claudio Abbado conducting

Infernal Dance:

Finale:

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Music Meme

June 25, 2007 by randomguru · 10 Comments 

Okee Dokee… I was tagged by Pat so here goes…

5 - You’re going on a long journey, what five albums MUST you take with you? Albums that you need to listen to regularly.

Okay, this is my current mood right now, because there are just so many selections of music I could bring on a long journey. But, below would be some definite essentials:

Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert
Tom Browne - Love Approach
Keith Jarrett - La Scala
Damien Rice - “O”
Peter Gabriel - So

4 - What four albums/songs do you most associate with a journey or travel experience? You know, the ones you listen to that instantly transport you back to a place and time.

Sarah McLachlan - I Will Remember You
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Suzanne Ciani - Driving
George Benson - Affirmation

3 - Your three favourite songs of all time?

Keith Jarrett - My Song
Egberto Gismonti - Palhaco
Peter Gabriel - Biko

2 - Two feel good songs, the ones that are guaranteed to lift the blues and put a smile on your face.

Tony Bennett - Smile
Judy Garland - (Somewhere) Over The Rainbow

1 - Absolute, overall, undoubtedly the best album of all time, in your opinion.

Koln ConcertMan, this is just too tough. Best album? Absolute, overall…?

It’s just one man and a piano captured “LIVE”, but it would have to be…

Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert

And being that I know The Koln Concert is one of KC’s favorites I think I will tag: KC

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keith jarrett trio: autumn leaves

June 24, 2007 by randomguru · Leave a Comment 

I confess I hadn’t been listening to Keith Jarrett lately. But he’s still my favorite jazz pianist, and the Keith Jarrett Trio is phenomenal.

Via youtube, I found another version of the Keith Jarrett trio playing Autumn Leaves, one of my all-time favorite standards… once again phenomenal….

One fellow pianist told me that he thought Brad Mehldau was a better pianist. And I sort of was taken aback with his statement, kind of saying… “You’re kidding, right?”

But he thought Brad Mehldau was better. And I’m sure Brad would be flattered at the complement, but I think even he would say that Keith Jarrett is just too amazing… and especially the sheer virtuosity of the trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette (incidentally, I have to buy his signature ride cymbal one of these days).

Anyways, I am getting more familiar with Brad Mehldau’s work and he is an amazing young pianist with the potential to become the next Keith Jarrett one of these days. But still, Keith Jarrett has a certain unique style and sound, and his entire approach to the piano is just such that no one can really be compared to him.

He’s still my favorite jazz pianist, and here he is performing “LIVE” with the Keith Jarrett Trio… Autumn Leaves:

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10 Free & Simple Word Processors

June 24, 2007 by randomguru · Leave a Comment 

There are times when all we need to do is write. Really crank out the text. What we need is a minimalist, distraction-free word processor — and being the cheapskates that we are, we want it free. Here are ten options.

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12 of the Best Music Social Networks

June 23, 2007 by randomguru · Leave a Comment 

Internet radio may be facing uncertain times, but many musical social networks continue to thrive. If you
’re in a band, these sites are essential for promoting your music: take note, and sign up for as many as possible to maximize your reach. For fans, meanwhile, we’ve included some great places to just listen to music.

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