Music: Rebel Composers on a Rock Tour of Sorts
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The film âThe End of New Musicâ documents a 2005 tour of rock clubs and alternative spaces by a group of composers who reject the conventions of concert halls.
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The portable stereos that ruled city streets in the 1980s aren't shipping in high volumes anymore. But some sound artists are finding new ways to incorporate the devices into performances and ad-hoc radio networks. By Elizabeth Biddlecombe.
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Robert Plantâs worldly hard rock, Alison Kraussâs limpid update of rural traditions and T Bone Burnettâs rangy Texas twang, all on one album.
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They've bumped and grinded and sung their way
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A rebel of Chinaâs avant-garde reinvents himself as a painter, sculptor and installation artist.
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Some instrument makers and researchers are using science to deconstruct the vibrations and waves at work to create the distinctive sounds of violins and guitars.
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A stunning new concert film captures the Irish rockers in all their stadium-filling glory. The film might be even better than the real thing. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk.
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The music industry is using alternative routes to get new music heard, such as music blogs and 'viral marketing.'
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For anyone passionate about the guitar and lute repertories, Julian Breamâs annual tours used to be highlights of the concert season.
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With bouzoukis and pipas in hand, indie rock goes global. Buzz ensues.
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The composer belts out an impressive concert.
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Arts & entertainment: Photos taken behind the scenes by Billy Bragg, Bloc Party and others.
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Older amateur rockers are creating original albums as a viable sideline gig.
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Arts & entertainment: An opera based on a Rushdie novel that combines improvised rock music and visual installations by Mike Figgis? What could go wrong?
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Composers who are also active conductors gain direct experience with a wide array of music, especially if they are as adventurous as Esa-Pekka Salonen.
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Composer Bharadwaj has come up with a foot-tapping album.
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Revisiting the best online music store for indie fans.