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More live music under threat
Brighton venue The Freebutt has announced that it will no longer be able to put on live music after it was ordered to reduce the cut-off level on its volume limiter by the local council. As previously reported, The Freebutt … Continue reading
The Newport Live Music Scene: how can it regain vibrancy?
I attended a fascinating event in Newport yesterday organised by The Welsh Music Foundation. Its focus attempted to consider reasons behind why a once ‘legendary’ music scene, was now struggling to find an audience. In short, how can ‘vibrancy’ be … Continue reading
Posted in Live Music, Music Industry
Tagged Glamorgan, live music, live music research, music research, paul carr, research, TJ's, Welsh Music Foundation
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New Music Listened To Recently
I have been too busy to write any blog posts for the last few weeks, but thought I would share some of the music i have been listening to lately. I am discovering most of this via Spotify, and am … Continue reading
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Tagged arve henriksen, beady belle, great music, guitar, jaga jazzist, jindi Zahara, paul carr, porcupine tree, research, robert ashley
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DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUNDATION DEGREE IN MUSIC RETAIL MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN A UNIVERSITY AND ROLAND UK
Two posts in one day – a record for me. Here is a paper I had published this month regarding my research into music foundation degrees. It is an extensive paper, and can be read by clicking this link.
Jon Eberson – Another Norwegian Gem
After listening to Eivind Aarset, I thought I would dig around and see if I could find any other Norwegian guitarists that are relevant to my research. I have been a fan of Terje Rypdal for many years, but now … Continue reading
Eivind Aarset Trio – 21 Century Guitarist
Just discovered this amazing guitarist – Eivind Aarset – what an xmas present. He seems to encapsulate what a guitarist of the 21st Century can be – using available technology to create a soundscape that is very difficult to comprehend … Continue reading
YouTube – Robert Fripp String Quintet Kan Non Power
I am in the very early stages of writing a paper on guitarists who use loops as a creative tool. I came across this, and it reminded me what a great guitarists and composer Bob Fripp is. Have a great … Continue reading
Zappa’s Stylistic Non Conformity
Here is a great example of TMOI in 1968 challenging listeners regarding the stylistic orientation of their music. Contains some amazing Zappa conducting, rock grooves, jazz visuals, and vocal madness. Zappa’s conducting alludes to ‘high art’, yet his image is … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa
Tagged Academic, Frank Zappa, paul carr, research, the mothers of invention
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