May 23, 2010

‘Adios Nonino’

Astor Piazzola

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May 28, 2010

Half Dozen Brass Band

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October 15, 2010

Half Dozen Brass Band

“Don’t Nod Off”

@ Reynolds Plantation 10.11.10

(if you watch long enough, you may even hear me solo)

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October 18, 2010

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This cornet dates back to about 1875, and it was one of Jules Levy’s personal horns.

I borrowed it for a historical concert, and immediately upon playing it wished it belonged to me.  Such a beautiful instrument.

I meant to capture the sound a little better, but alas, a photo booth video made on the fly will have to suffice.

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October 19, 2010

glassnightingale:

I dare you to play this and sing along, even and especially if you do not know the words.

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November 1, 2010

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themadeshop:

Faux Fix, The War [early version]

Just a little taste of the upcoming phenomenal goodness that is Faux Fix. I highly recommend taking a small pause from your tumbling, putting on your best headphones, leaning back and pressing play on this thing.

This is currently my favorite song. Period.

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November 7, 2010

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I have begun a little project.  It’s basically a venture into some music production.  I’ve been trying to get at least one new musical idea down every day, without criticism or restraint, ever since I upgraded my home studio a bit.  It’s an exploration of some new software as well as a test of my mind and what it can create.  I’m having fun, and it’s been good for me to do lately.

So Nathan, in response to your question, this is the idea I started today…

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November 15, 2010

performed with the UGA big band on 11.11.10

‘Caravan’ — our finale

we made some groovin music that night!

the rhythm kicks in gear about a minute into it

(that’s me in the back on trumpet)

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November 16, 2010

Get down with some ‘Groove’ Holmes!

UNH!

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November 19, 2010

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A snapshot from our wind ensemble concert on 11.17.10

This excerpt is from a piece written by British composer Adam Gorb, Dances from Crete

It begins with an off-stage E-flat trumpet solo—to simulate distance—that I got the opportunity to play.  That’s followed by a mournful, eerie english horn melody that is captivating.  Listen and transport yourself to a faraway land…

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November 22, 2010

A master at work.

And a beautiful set of songs.

Stéphane Grappelli

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December 1, 2010

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Today I sat down and transcribed Lee Morgan’s solo on “Ceora”—from his album, Cornbread (1965).  I then played it a bunch of times in a row.  This is one of those times.

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December 7, 2010

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Another idea

Another mood to set

Another set of chords to play around with

Recorded in my bedroom

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December 8, 2010

Movement is Productive!

 “There is a mechanical puzzle that consists of three small metal tubes of different diameters sealed in a glass-covered box. The Problem is to get the smaller tubes inside the larger. Now one can try to do it methodically; then it usually takes quite a long time. But it can also be done another way. One can just shake the box at random until the tubes are inside one another. Does that happen by chance? It looks that way, but I don’t think so. For an idea lurks behind this method. Namely, that movement alone can succeed where deliberation fails. Is it not the same with the learner? What does the teacher accomplish through methodology? At most, activity. If everything goes well! But things can also go badly, and then what he accomplishes is lethargy. Yet Lethargy produces nothing. Only activity, movement is productive. Then why not start moving right away? But Comfort?! Comfort avoids movement; it therefore does not take up the search.” 

-Arnold Schoenberg. Theory of Harmony, 1910.

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December 9, 2010

Radio Free Athens: Band of the Week

Some kind words from Radio Free Athens regarding Venice is Sinking:

“Venice is Sinking provides to any (even casual) listener a feeling of weightlessness during their build. The pristine, intricate build of their songs gather so much momentum that towards the end, you feel as if your perched over a cliff, or at the top of your roof, peering down. In their live performances, they stretch that anticipation to the ABSOLUTE limit, pulling you with them until just before your mind starts to wander away from the moment. It’s at that second that they let go of the reins and let the free-fall begin with well crafted, inescapable choruses. They have been out grinding for several years, but I have absolute faith that they will find their way to the worldwide recognition they ultimately deserve.”  -AW

Who Are They: Aaron Esposito, Lucas Jensen, Daniel Lawson, Jeremy Sellers, James Sewell, Karolyn Troupe.

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