Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer……No really, he is. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, … Continue reading Stevie Wonder – The Amazing 1970s Trilogy
Author: KeithieW
I love music esp. Prog Rock, Classical and Jazz. I also go eclipse chasing and have seen 6 totals so far.
William Grant Still – Another African American composer who should be played more.
Following on from some research I did into the life of the composer Florence Price I came across the music of another African American composer, William Grant Still. Long known as the "Dean of African-American Classical Composers," as well as one of America's foremost composers, William … Continue reading William Grant Still – Another African American composer who should be played more.
John Williams Film scores – We’re Going To Need A Bigger Concert Hall
As one of the best known, awarded, and financially successful composers in US history, John Williams is as easy to recall as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland or Leonard Bernstein, illustrating why he is "America's composer" time and again. With a massive list of awards … Continue reading John Williams Film scores – We’re Going To Need A Bigger Concert Hall
A Fantasy Concert
This is a fantasy concert inspired by an actual concert we attended on Friday 11th June 1982. This was a fantastic concert. André Previn André Previn was Music Director of The PSO. In addition to his considerable talents as a conductor, André Previn brought to … Continue reading A Fantasy Concert
Focus – Sharp!
With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits "Hocus Pocus", "House of … Continue reading Focus – Sharp!
Daphnis And Chloë by Ravel – Stravinsky Was A Fan
We cannot consider the evolution and role of time, or the theme of desire, in 20th-century music without visiting Daphnis and Chloë. Conventions of rhythmic organisation were becoming increasingly disregarded by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the most radical and obvious early innovation … Continue reading Daphnis And Chloë by Ravel – Stravinsky Was A Fan
The Freaky 70s………..well a bit of it anyway.
I decided to do a random selection and so I set my system to play 7 random tracks and I would post those. This is the result. I really hope you like at least a couple of them. The first selection comes from 70s Rock … Continue reading The Freaky 70s………..well a bit of it anyway.
Two oft forgotten masters of their craft – Harry Nilsson and Jim Croce.
During lockdown, when we weren’t able to go to work, I used to put together playlists to keep the team engaged. A colleague and great friend called Leslie contacted me and we chatted about two singers, Harry Nilsson and Jim Croce. I hadn’t listened to … Continue reading Two oft forgotten masters of their craft – Harry Nilsson and Jim Croce.
Stravinsky – The Rite Of Spring…………what a riot!
Le Sacre du printemps: Tableaux de la Russie païenne en deux parties, In English. The Rite of Spring: Pictures from Pagan Russia in Two Parts, is a ballet by Russian modernist composer Igor Stravinsky that premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on 29th … Continue reading Stravinsky – The Rite Of Spring…………what a riot!
Louise Farrenc – A wonderful French discovery.
While waiting for live concerts to restart I listened to a lot of streamed concerts put on because of the social distancing rules of lockdown. This meant that I was able to listen to things I might not have considered before and there were a … Continue reading Louise Farrenc – A wonderful French discovery.
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