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Vivaldi made me do it

It’s true, Vivaldi‘s the dude behind my initial decision to learn a musical instrument. Recently pondering on the movers and shakers of my life, I’ve been left wondering how many other wannabe violin virtuosos Vivaldi must has spawned. And, conversely, how many misguided career choices. We’ve all heard of people who were compelled in childhood [...]

what the music industry thinks of you

Found this photocopied ad in my archives, from some 1990′s advertising industry digest (sorry, didn’t note the source). Straight from the horse’s mouth. Note that they’re not just after your pocket book, but something a little more far reaching… Makes one appreciate Magnatune’s tagline all the better.

I want to (hear you) complain

I never thought I’d see the day where bureaucracy gave way to music. Or perhaps it’s my middle-class angst that has finally found its ideal outlet. Regardless, whatever hurts your soul, thanks to artists Tellervo Kalleinen and Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen, it’s goodbye (Swedish) Ombudsman, hello (Finnish) “Valituskuoro”. Valituskuoro – literally “Complaints Choir” in Finnish – is [...]

breaking news: Pachelbel hates cellists

Alright. So Pachelbel isn’t around anymore to defend himself. But really, what got into your head, dear Pachelbel, to compose that ditty, now so pervasive in popular music and classical FM radio that even Christmas music can’t hold a candle to the powerful “meme” effect of your Canon in D major? This clever rant by [...]