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Unintended consequences

Posted by Glenn on February 3rd, 2009

The network is abuzz with the new, currently free, program created by Microsoft Research called Songsmith. According the website, this software
generates musical accompaniment to match a singer’s voice. Just choose a musical style, sing into your PC’s microphone, and Songsmith will create backing music for you. Then share your songs with your friends and family, [...]

Why subtitles are helpful

Posted by Glenn on July 5th, 2008

Joe Cocker is, shall we say, a “unique” performer. I remember the first time I saw him on the Tom Jones show, and was amazed at the vocal pyrotechnics of this gyrating Englishman. I also was a little concerned for his mental state, as I didn’t understand a single word that he said. At [...]

Music man

Posted by Glenn on June 8th, 2008

The secret of my success.

Tom Waits meets Michael Stipe meets Adam Durwitz

Posted by Glenn on April 26th, 2008

This David Ford guy is pretty damn good.

Cineplexes aren’t just for movies anymore

Posted by Glenn on March 26th, 2008

Going to the movies to watch a podcast?

Number 9…Number 9

Posted by Glenn on March 10th, 2008

Nine is the magic number this week.

Jobán d’na napio

Posted by Glenn on February 29th, 2008

Béla Fleck and Chick Corea at Symphony Hall.


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