“Undo” at Annex Theatre on Things You Can’t Take Back
There’s a lot to love about the simplicity and wit of Holly Arsenault’s Undo (at Annex Theatre through Feb 16; … Continue reading “Undo” at Annex Theatre on Things You Can’t Take Back
Month: January 2013
Local Musicians Show their Stuff on SIFF Uptown’s Big Screen Tonight
The night’s Official Big Coup will likely be the world premiere of “Celebrate Tonight,” the new video by local soul hero Allen Stone. Continue reading Local Musicians Show their Stuff on SIFF Uptown’s Big Screen Tonight
NPR’s Christopher O’Riley Takes Liszt Over the Top
There’s no doubt about O’Riley’s ability. There were beautiful moments of thoughtful touch, sensitive phrasing, fine technique throughout, but in fast, dense and loud passages—and Liszt loved these and inserted them as major portions of his compositions—O’Riley tended to go overboard and the results often were not as clean as they might have been. Continue reading NPR’s Christopher O’Riley Takes Liszt Over the Top
Video: Dave Grohl’s Funny Take on Soundgarden’s “By Crooked Steps”
It’s only a matter of time before Dave Grohl gets his own Comedy Central sketch show. Or directs a hilarious buddy comedy. Or, you know, rules the world. Here he displays his directing skill — and great sense of humor — with the guys of Soundgarden, who play along with awesome deadpan seriousness. It’s the video for “By Crooked Steps.” Continue reading Video: Dave Grohl’s Funny Take on Soundgarden’s “By Crooked Steps”
Adventuresome Forms Take Shape at Sandbox Radio Live!
Aside from the technical achievements the music is far and away the strongest piece of this collaboration. Music Director José “Juicy” Gonzales leads on piano with five-string bass, drums, and clarinet doubling on accordion. Ms. Law chimes in on keyboard while keeping the show on track as producer. The band provides the through line for the production with effective underscoring and an inclination for funk when the music is able to take the focus. Continue reading Adventuresome Forms Take Shape at Sandbox Radio Live!
Glimpses: “Clever Camouflage”
It’s shaping up to be black and white week here on Glimpses, but it seems to be working well so … Continue reading Glimpses: “Clever Camouflage”
Pianist Christopher O’Riley Performs Radiohead and Nirvana
Classical pianist and Radiohead fanatic Christopher O’Riley kicked off his Seattle visit with a concert of rock hits, all arranged for solo piano by O’Riley himself. Continue reading Pianist Christopher O’Riley Performs Radiohead and Nirvana