Vlog #14 We're not emotion machines
March 5, 2012Two recent articles in the blogosphere deal with the role of emotions in music and in the appreciation of music. Both were really insightful in their discussion about the attitude that music is primarily about manipulating emotions. Of course, music inspires passion and excites emotions, but that’s not all it does.
Vlog #15 Footage from our last show
February 29, 2012Here is some footage from our last show at Elbo Room, Chicago. The song is called GlasS – Enjoy!
Vblog#14 – Programming a recital
February 26, 2012Short talk about what I’m planning to do on my upcoming recital, April 6th at 9PM
Vlog #13 The value of recordings (and Grammys)
February 19, 2012Fresh off the 2012 Grammys, some thoughts about what recordings and awards mean for new music performance.