When I was a fickle teenager, I remembered thinking to myself that, aside from a few very recognisable classical pieces, I would never fully appreciate or love classical music.  This partly being the fault of having it forced down my throat at school where I studied voice, piano and oboe.  It was for old people, and old BORING people at that- and I ( Read more... )

I have to vent today.  I'm feeling very musically frustrated. Warning: Extremely Whiny Post.

Just found out the lineup for the upcoming Singapore Mosiac Music Festival in March and am TOTALLY SPEWING because:
a) I won't be able to go to Singapore for 2 weeks to see all the acts I want to see
b)  NONE of the acts (except Chick Corea) are coming to ( Read more... )

In order to publicise the more obscure artists I listen to that deserve the discerning music lover's attention, here are the Fives (in no particular order)

5 Canadian Artists You've Probably Never Heard Of, But Should Have

1) Hawksley Workman- go get "Lover/ Fighter" and listen to "Jealous of Your Cigarette"

2) Rufus Wainwright- his voice is pure ( Read more... )