This is the first 9/11 anniversary I haven't been working in New York City. It feels kind of strange. Every year around the 9/11 anniversary, I'd hold my breath as my bus went through the Lincoln Tunnel, since that's such a vulnerable (and obvious) target ( Read more... )

Concept albums inspired by sci-fi novelsThis is a pretty fascinating look a literary/music synergies of the past. For instance, David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs" was supposed to be an adaptation of "1984" until the George Orwell estate intervened (the title song of the aborted musical ended up on the final album, though) and Rush's "2112" was inspired ( Read more... )