Tag: Music
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From Storefront to Stadium
That time I saw Nirvana in 1991. Or, what happens to an artist and their music on the journey from small clubs to stadiums and how are these experiences different? Essay #2 in a series about the unique power of live performance in small venues.
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An Exercise in Vocal Release
Anne Waldman gave what felt and looked like a sermon. Meredith Monk exemplified how closely voice and body are connected.
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How architecture helped music evolve
This is a great TED talk by David Byrne on how music is affected by the conditions under which it is created. while he is speaking specifically about music, the premise spans all disciplines. Anybody who is interested in making contemporary work today should be thinking about these ideas and incorporating them into their own…