Monday, October 22, 2007

Classical Review Roundup: Computers and Cambodia

A ferrealz update coming soon -- I've been busy shilling coffee for interminable hours each day and traversing the mid-Atlantic coast to see rock shows (thoughts on Spoon, Philly's Electric Factory, and the nature of the concertgoing experience coming soon).

My 60x60 review (the project is so worth checking out, whether you're into listening, composing, or coding)

and my review of the Chapel Hill performance of Pamina Devi: A Cambodian Magic Flute.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Jugalbandi Fever; In Way Over My Head Re: Jazz

Two more CVNC reviews up after last weekend's triple crown of concerts.

My attempt to evaluate and describe a really cool performance of ragas by santoor master Tarun Bhattacharya and Hindustani vocalist Anurag Harsh (and there was a harmonium! Squee!).

And making my jazz-related ignorance work for me at a genre-nebulous performance by Charlie Haden and Hank Jones at Duke University's Following Monk festival.

Look for reviews of the 60x60 2007 International Mix's NC State debut and totally freaking sweet Pamina Devi: A Cambodian Magic Flute at UNC-Chapel Hill.