167: How well tempered is your clavier?
You might realise by now that I enjoy musical visualisations. Here’s another, showing the beauty and musical variation within J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C major from the first Well Tempered Clavier volume.
166: Why not make a spreadsheet?
That’s all I’ve done this evening, make a spreadsheet for Mrs Pitts. Work was ok, nothing unusual or spectacular happened. I had a governor meeting at the end of the day in the evening – 6:30pm start – which meant a late arrival home and the request for data! So, all in all, I’ve just […]
163: What is it like to know a legend?
Stephanie Meade from Seattle, Washington first wrote to Muhammad Ali when she was 10 years old. More than 30 years later, they were still corresponding. I adore this story. Read the full account here.
162: How do you get an audience to clap on the right beat?
By tricking them, like this: Although the 5/4 bar is not where the video says – it feels like it’s earlier. Nite the celebration of the drummer in the background!
138: How does it feel to hear about a new album from your favourite band?
I am ridiculously excited about it! The news broke today, which has been on the horizon for a while, that The Divine Comedy will release a new album on September 2nd. Titled Foreverland, I have already pre-ordered the deluxe edition of it to add to my extensive collection, along with some other merchandise! The band’s […]