great quote that reflects my beleifs
“It is not enough to criticize society without offering a workable alternative.” – Jacque Fresco
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The Importance Of Music In Society
This is my 100th blog post, so I wanted it to be a good one! I’ve been saving this Welcome address to freshman class at Boston Conservatory given by Karl Paulnack, pianist and director of music division at Boston Conservatory for just such an occasion. In an age of free downloading when many question the
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The Quest for Balance in My Life
For the last couple years, I’ve been on a quest for balance in my life. Just basic things like a couple days off a week and the time necessary to create the best work possible regardless of budget elude me. I’d like to argue that a decent income can no longer get you a bit
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Amazing video about human progress
Check out this amazing video about human progress and change through technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9nmUB2qls
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New Depeche Mode video: ‘Wrong’
Finally had a chance to watch the latest Depeche Mode video from their upcoming album, “Sounds Of The Universe” Released April 20th. I love how it eludes to the direction so many lives have taken particularly in North America that are on a path that is completely the opposite of where they should be, and
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Great quote on change, copyright reform
“It is time we recall what the nation learned 75 years ago: The remedy to a failed war is not to wage an ever more violent war; it is to sue for peace.” – Lawrence Lessig From a great article on copyright reform, “Prosecuting Online File Sharing Turns A Generation Criminal“
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A time for giving & what that means to me
The year end holiday festivities are upon us, and you always hear that ‘Christmas is a time for giving’, and of course because you have to exchange gifts, lots of giving goes on… But I always think it’s a little sad that the idea of St. Nick giving to those who had nothing to cheer
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Emphasis on music education in China
Every time I go to China, despite stereotypes, misconceptions and communism, I see great advantages to the culture there, especially in big cities like Shanghai and Beijing. But I didn’t realise how important the arts really were until reading this article form Asia Times: www.atimes.com/atimes/China/JL02Ad01.html Warning, if your american, this may likely offend you, because
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The irrelevant news media
For years now, I’ve been racking my brain as to why the media seems to have no interest in even attempting to explain what is really going on in the music industry rather than spread PR driven hype from major corporations… This quote really says it all: “That’s what’s wrong with newspapers. Writing articles so
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Has fear made you the walking dead?
Many who know me know I have no problem taking risks, and strongly stating my opinions and beliefs. In fact, right now i’m taking one of the biggest risks I ever have with a new venture that I’ll be blogging about in detail soon… That’s mainly because I feel that if you have to live
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