If there's one place that most people can be assured to experience music their week, that place is their house of worship. Music traditions are as old as the churches, synagogues and mosques that practice them, if not older. That's why it's no surprise that some of the best contemporary singers come from Contemporary Christian … Continue Reading ››
Often cited as one of the most epic moments in all of music, there's nothing better to get the blood boiling than the Walkürenritt from Richard Wagner's Die Walkürie, the second opera from The Ring Cycle. This scene open's the opera's third act, and takes listeners on an epic journey of sight and sound.
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British pop icon Jessie J is back on US airwaves with the smash hit Bang Bang. But for many stateside, the girl-power trio is essentially a re-introduction for fans that have either never heard or don't recognize her. The singer-songwriter just released information about her upcoming third album, entitled Sweet Talker, which is set … Continue Reading ››
There is no singer in music today quite like Johnny Mathis. Born in Texas and raised on the West Coast, his golden Baritone voice has rang across popular music for nearly six decades. With 350 million records sold across the world, Mathis is one of the most successful singers of the 21st century. Perhaps … Continue Reading ››
In today's music industry, it's rare to find a talent like British singer-songwriter Jessie J. Her gifts lie in solid melodic composition, a wealth of pop music knowledge and versatility. She's a well-known presence throughout the music industry, having written Miley Cyrus chart-topper Party in the USA, and other hits for artists like Chris Brown. … Continue Reading ››
I was going start this post by waxing poetic about the eccentric genius that is Weird Al Yankovic and his over 30 years of dedicated musical satire, but 'Never mind I give up'. Tis far better to start off with a series of Word Crimes, and then just Segway into an excerpt from Billboard. If you've … Continue Reading ››
Hundreds of years ago, as European society awoke from the Dark Ages and launched into a period of unprecedented creativity, they formulated an ideal that we carry strongly with us today. A Renaissance Man was someone who could seemingly do and exceed at anything they tried. In the style of scientist, painter, sculptor and philosopher … Continue Reading ››
