I didn’t say it–Robert Frank did. Robert Frank covers the topic of wealth for the Wall Street Journal, and I have to say that his advice on which $1M watch to buy, or which $750,000 bottle of wine is ready for drinking is a bit too rich for my wallet. …
Sound familiar? A recording experience opens in Nashville
While looking at how Parlor Productions are put together, I came across a link for a creative workshop for event planners: The event involves Hit Songwriters from Nashville who gather together in small groups with the attendees, and write a short song or jingle about the company. Then the separate …
Philly Through My Ear
The things I learn by talking with just a few people who know a lot! I just learned about Philly Through My Ear, a creative, collaborative effort to bring together great jazz musicians, honor them, pay them, record what is still <em>great</em> music, and then give them a lottery ticket …
Audio Clips of Rough Mixes
How cool is this? A bunch of recording engineers sharing their works in progress so that they can learn and improve their craft. (And maybe show off a little, too.) This is one example of an organic version of what I hope to do when permission to share is granted. …
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
The Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild is a multi-discipline, minority directed, center for arts and learning that employs the visual and performing arts to foster a sense of accomplishment and hope in the urban community. Pittsboro is not exactly an urban community, but the needs of youth and the role of the …
I am ABBA and so can you!
Amy sent me a link to this latest ABBA shrine, a 70,000 sq ft museum, stage and recording studio ready to inform and entertain ABBA’s greatest fans. Not that the band didn’t do a great job releasing the definitive concert/tour DVD in 2004. Platinum-level tickets cost only €190 (and given …
Nutcracker Nation
‘Tis the season, and like so many cities in America, the Nutcracker is playing to full houses here in Raleigh. I used to hate it when my parents would take me to the ballet, usually because my mother or somebody she knew was playing in the symphony and she was …
Gary Powell on collaboration
Gary Powell hits the nail on this head with his post Sharing your creative process. How many times have we been told, or sold, on the idea that creativity comes only from within? Or that creativity is like some kind of artistic virginity, something that can never be restored to …