music
Everything from 80s to 21st century music
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This is going to be a short blog. There really isn’t that much I can say about the musical genius that was Prince. The picture at the top is a ticket of Prince’s first performance with his band in January 1979. The title of the blog is from the ballad “Sometimes it Snows in April”…
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George Beilin continues to redefine the boundaries of modern composition with Moshe, an ambitious Hebrew opera currently in development that draws deeply from spirituality, psychology, and cultural heritage. Already known for his prolific output and emotionally resonant songwriting, Beilin uses this project to move beyond the conventions of pop and into a more expansive, contemplative…
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Gustav Mahler is one of the most famous classical music composers and conductors of all time. Yet, his music was considered as degenerate by the Nazi regime, and was therefore banned in Germany and all the occupies territories. It was not because Mahler was a bad composer but because he was Jewish. However the Nazis…
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Robert Pilatus (Robert “Rob” Pilatus) was a German singer, dancer, and model, best known as one half of the pop duo Milli Vanilli. Drawn to show business from an early age, he began his career as a model and breakdancer. Pilatus was briefly a member of the group Wind before being discovered by producer Frank…
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If Elvis is the King of Rock N Roll, and Robert Johnson is the King of the Blues, then Marvin Gaye must be the King of Soul. The title “If I should die Tonight” is from a track of Marvin Gaye’s 13th studio album “Let’s Get It On” which was released on August 28, 1973.…
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