The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra wows the crowd with Grieg’s Piano Concerto
Edvard Grieg was a brilliant Norwegian composer and pianist, recognized most famously for his Piano Concerto in A Minor.
OK Go’s pretty awesome music video
The band OK Go is known for their extremely innovative music videos; some of these including “Here It Goes Again” using treadmills and “This Too Shall Pass,” which actually has two music videos, one using a very impressive Rube Goldberg device and the other using a marching band. Their newest video, “Needing/Getting,” was released on…
Youth Rock Camp! Starting February 27
Do you LOVE music? Do you enjoy sharing your music with others? Would you be interested in forming a band, recording music, or performing live? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then the Youth Rock Camp program is something you should be checking out! Created by the New Black Music & Arts…
Album Review: Kathleen Edwards’ Voyageur
While Kathleen Edwards may not be a familiar name to many, Bon Iver sure is. This is one of the points singer songwriter Edwards made about the advantages and disadvantages of having Justin Vernon, Bon Iver’s frontman, as her new beau. In an interview with the Globe and Mail, she said, “The nice dull side…
Website of the Day: All Is Not Lost
I love OK Go. They prove that music videos can be original, imaginative works of art, rather than just closeup shots of good-looking people dancing suggestively. (Besides, they sound pretty awesome, too!) One of my favourites is “All Is Not Lost.” If you use Google Chrome (high five!), go here to see the video with…
Video of the Day: Somebody That I Used to Know – Walk off the Earth (Gotye – Cover)
Another great band from Canada!
Delve into the mysterious and fantastic World of Tchaikovsky!
Youth flocked to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and took over this performance. Why? Because it was Tchaikovsky on the program!
Video of the Day: Sugar Plum Fairy on the Glass Harp
Amazing! I think Tchaikovsky was meant to be played on the glass harp. [youtube QdoTdG_VNV4]
Video of the Day: Study Hard Anthem
EXAM TIME. Here’s the official theme song of a high-schooler’s January (inspired by late-night cramming and LMFAO): Study hard and good luck!
The state of so-called ‘modern music’
. Let me preface this by saying that I am a complete and total music enthusiast. I have over 10,000 songs, and my tastes range from Spanish Gypsy Jazz to Viking Black Metal to Dutch Progressive Rock. I mention this because I want people to understand where I’m coming from when I talk about the…
Top Ten Alternative Albums of 2011
2011 was one of the greatest years for the alternative music scene… at least, I think so! And if others disagree, then I will gladly re-word to: 2011 was one of the greatest years for my personal music library. The following will be my own chart for the top ten alternative albums that I’ve listened…
Video of the Day: How to Dance Kpop Style 2011
Simon and Martina, Canadian English-teachers-turned-power-vloggers in South Korea, bring you the best of Kpop 2011: (oh, and don’t forget their Dragon-Dog, the Spudgy) To be quite honest, I was a little disappointed with this year’s video. For one thing, it had much less dancing than last year’s. But eatyourkimchi is forever ridiculous and bring a unique perspective…
CPO thunders the rafters with Tchaikovsky and The Rite of Spring
Tchaikovsky, the beloved Russian composer and considered one of the greatest musicians of his time, was an extremely troubled man.
West London folk scene: artists you won’t want to miss
For those who enjoy folk music, you may want to turn your attention to the West London folk scene. The extremely popular band Mumford and Sons hail from the area, as well as many other talented performers.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is “Possessed” with Liszt and Paganini
Possessed.” Devilishly dressed personas with masked makeup roamed the Jack Singer’s concert hall lobby, staring patrons into the depths of their eyes, a window to the soul.