Disorganized thoughts about music and science and film and philosophy and literature and…
What is “Classical Music” as most people think of it? People normally associate it with Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, and think of it as music played by large orchestras or non-popular instruments such as violins, clarinets, and the like. It is something which “cultured” (aka snooty or old) people listen to, and it belongs to the […]
It’s been 3 weeks here in New York, and things just keep getting better and better. I’m taking 2 classes this semester, which meet for a grand total of 4 hours a week. In addition to that, there’s a weekly meeting with my whole group, and a 1 on 1 meeting with my advisor. Those […]
Artist: Royksopp
Venue: Webster Hall, NYC, NY
Date: September 21, 2005
Excited to see this duo live after listening to their new album nonstop for the past few days, I was appropriately happy after the concert. While nothing special, it was simply a good, mindless, enjoyable concert. As befitting their music, the venue was a large dance hall, […]
Artists: Four Tet, Hot Chip
Venue: North Six, Brooklyn, NYC, NY
Date: September 20, 2005
I originally went and tryed to buy the tickets in person at their box office a week ago, but ended up getting quite lost and walking through Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn looking for the place (or the right train station). When I […]
Artists: Sigur Ros, Amina
Venue: Beacon Theatre, NYC, NY
Date: September 12, 2005
My first concert in The City was a fitting beginning to a new life: It was the best rock concert I have ever been to. Bar none. I have never been so happy at a concert in my life, and that includes incredible performances such […]