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Nov 23, 2009
Where The Wild Things Are Score Review
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: David Abraham Dueck
Writing in the small-scale mode that brings out his best music, Burwell's intimate music for "Where the Wild Things Are" is a score of deep emotion and striking clarity.
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Nov 23, 2009
Review of Alexander Bonus: Ex Tempore 10.04.08
In: Experimental (Instrumental) Music
By: Elisabeth Sharber
The highly talented and experienced Alexander Bonus releases another ambient, emotional album.
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Nov 22, 2009
How to Teach Sight-Reading in Private Lessons
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Amy Schumaker
Research has shown how good sight-readers are successful, but how should we be teaching these skills to music students?
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Nov 21, 2009
Habits of Good Sight-Readers
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Amy Schumaker
Music research is coming to common conclusions on what makes a good sight-reader. By adding a few simple habits, a musician can improve sight-reading skills.
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Nov 20, 2009
How Do We Sight-Read Music?
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Amy Schumaker
Sight-reading is a skill that all musicians need, but few understand. Those who understand how to sight-read could use the information to become better musicians.
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Nov 10, 2009
Stefano Barone 'Particolare#Uno' CD Review
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Dean Parr
Italian acoustic guitarist Stefano Barone's debut album, released on Candyrat Records is mostly good, although patchy in parts.
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Nov 3, 2009
The Grand Wazoo: Album Review
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Karl Keely
Following on from the mostly instrumental records Hot Rats and Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo was Frank Zappa's third album influenced by jazz-fusion sounds.
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Nov 3, 2009
Music From The Penguin Cafe Review
In: Experimental (Instrumental) Music
By: Karl Keely
Penguin Cafe Orchestra released their first record in 1976, a mix of uptempo folk, modern compositions and English humour, under Brian Eno's Obscure Records.
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Oct 27, 2009
District 9 Soundtrack Review
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: David Abraham Dueck
New to the Hollywood scoring scene, Clinton Shorter's heavy-handed score for District 9 is a solid, though in no way splashy, debut effort.
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Oct 27, 2009
The Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Dave McFadzean
In Howden Le Wear, County Durham relive the nostalgic times of the theatre pipe organ with the help of a dedicated group of musical enthusiasts.
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