Astor Piazzolla
The word virtuoso is defined as, "a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry."
or
"… an individual who possesses outstanding technical ability at singing or playing a musical instrument."
Read More...Tom Waits – On The Nickel
Sometimes Music(ians) need little more than an opportunity and an audience
to make an emotional impact
and ingrain its way into our lives forever.
Read More...Townes Van Zandt – Be Here To Love Me
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So I figure its about time to talk about Richard Nixon.
In 1987, American (post) minimalist composer John Adams wrote an opera about the President's 1972 visit to China where he meet with Chairman Mao Zedong. The scope of the work is ambitious, but the real thrill is the rare opportunity to see Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Mao Zedong belt it out.
Read More...Comparative Listening: Semi-Simple Variations
We at Those Who Dig firmly believe that with comparative listening comes deeper appreciation and understanding. It is remarkable the differences, both subtle and overt, that can occur when one product is seen through the lens of two different artists.
Read More...The Town Pants
I've seen these guys live three times now, and my ass has been thoroughly kicked three times now. And I am not generally a fan of celtic rock. Believe me.
Read More...Take It Easy, But Take It
There are only a handful of artists that we at Those Who Dig may regard as infallible.
That being said, todays video contains three:
Pete Seeger
June Carter &
Johnny Cash
Top 5: Miles Davis – Kind of Blue
Top 5 is a reoccurring series brought to you by Those Who Dig that concerns itself with reflecting upon the records whose musical content have made indelible impressions on our personal lives.
Read More...June 28, 1928
I've previously made mention to the fact that I believe there are only
three kinds of music:
Classical – Jazz – Pop
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