I stopped home for Thanksgiving, and came across one of my old art books. In my notes from class I had “Principles of Design” tips for drawing, painting, and sculpting. My notes read as: Balance – symmetrical (formal); asymmetrical (informal); radial Movement – continuity; rhythm; transparency; progression; pattern; repetition; grouping the elements; showing action; backgrounds → Read More
Beethoven didn’t have the electric guitar. Mozart couldn’t record his Jupiter, Symphony 41 in his home studio. Franz Liszt didn’t have lighting equipment for his performances, and Tchaikovsky couldn’t write orchestral works for film – because film hadn’t even been invented yet. Technology dictates art. And until we appreciate technology, we can’t realize how much → Read More
I have this conversation perhaps once a week. And it always starts with this question: “the orchestra is such a high form, so what’s your thoughts about how music is “dumbed down”, mainstream, and nothing like it was hundreds of years ago. There’s no art to it.” I disagree – for so many reasons: 1.) → Read More
I had the pleasure of meeting Maestro Zander this week after his conducting of the Boston Philharmonik on Thursday. And I was thrilled to join him for tea and bread over a conversation about the future of the orchestra and new ideas. This all reminds me of where I was 3 years ago when I → Read More
My good friend Ian Spector told me the other day that I was wrong with saying “Apple is excited about Beatles on iTunes not b/c of Beatles. But b/c it signifies that iTunes and digital is the future of music. CD is old” [tweet] So I replied “its an iconic movement w/ Jobs fave band → Read More
