Vivaldi, the rocker?
Far from the conventional arrangement, by Jean Michel Jarre, but it works! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2np-20pkN8&w=425&h=350]
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Hello? It's for me
It’s here so this classic is only a click away… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YevYBsShxNs&w=425&h=350]
At the end of any war... Why not at the beginning?
I was reading Jack Yan’s attempt to make sense of the Middle East conflict(s) but I think it’s a futile task. When I see or read war coverage all I hear is the wise words of a WW1 Veteran: “At the end of any war, everyone sits
Say hello to "Anyone Can Say Goodbye" - Greg Johnson
Ask me to name my favourite kiwi artists and Greg Johnson tops the list. I haven’t heard the full CD yet but the samples on his site indicate his latest, "Anyone Can Say Goodbye", is the usual high standard. It’s out today, so I’ll be
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Anna Maria Jopek & Pat Metheny
The beautiful Anna Maria Jopek with Pat Metheny - Are You Going With Me? Quote from Anna Maria Jopek interview by Marco Losavio about making UPOJENIE “This was the most rewarding and beautiful time in our lives, yet at the same time the most exhausting, we hardly survived the tension
Greg Johnson: Anyone Can Say Goodbye : Coming soon
First sign, for me, of Greg’s new album was a listing at Marbecks. Greg Johnson :– Anyone Can Say Goodbye - Marbecks Greg Johnson :– Anyone Can Say Goodbye - Marbecks Greg Johnson Official Website Greg Johnson - My Space Page (with audio) Greg Johnson Official Website Greg Johnson Official Website
Lyle Mays – Lyle Mays
Not sure what prompted Marty to do this review of Lyle Mays solo album “Lyle Mays” now, it was released back in 1998, but it’s a nice summary of a great disc. The opening track is a favourite but by far the most memorable is “Track 7 – Alaskan Suite:
Pat Metheny Group Podcast
Seems like today is podcast discovery day as discovered the Pat Metheny Group podcast. The first discusses the re-mastered SONG X and there are iTunes and RSS subscriptions for future editions. I have to admit I tried to like SONG X when it was released but never really got it.
Greg Johnson has a blog
My favourite Kiwi musician, Greg Johnson, has a new My Space music page/blog with a few sample tracks from his latest CD “Here comes the Caviar”. He’s now resident in Santa Monica, a move to find the fame, fortune and caviar he deserves, but returns home to perform
Pat Metheny Trio rocks in Wellington
This isn’t a comprehensive review, I was far to busy enjoying the performance to remember all the detail required to document a stunning event but here goes with a few memories… Pat Metheny walked onto the stage of the Michael Fowler Centre and began his first ever New Zealand
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Finally, Pat Metheny Live in New Zealand!
First there was a circle…. About 20 years ago I picked up a CD in the library. CD’s were still fairly new, & expensive in New Zealand, so it was a good way to audition before buying. I’d heard of the artist but liked the design of the
Which MP3 Player?
I’m thinking of getting a MP3 Player to replace my Minidisc Player but cant find one that: * Has enough capacity to take a reasonable amount of stuff – 1 or 2 gb is fine * Stores any kind of files – drag n drop – USB connection * Has a long battery life – 30