Tag: music
Random Moment #32 — Heart of Glass
Pop mashups that include a contemporary composer’s work turn out to be rarer than we first assumed. Here are a few good examples—Blondie × Philip Glass, Dinah Washington layered over Max Richter, David Bowie + Steve Reich, and Brian Eno x Igor Stravinsky. We tried but cannot find any mashup involving works by John Cage
Random moment #31 – Life In The Fast Lane
More Pop Rock! The songs in this playlist has got that classic, swaggering riff-driven rock sound that crackles with power, attitude and urgency. The vocals are sharp, often theatrical. Briming with reckless energy and a sense that the night’s just getting started. The songs don’t meander — they hit fast, lean hard, and always on
Random Moment #30 – Rockin’ All Over The World
Here is a playlist that got the classic, no-nonsense, driving rock’n’roll groove —built on riffs, a backbeat and repetitious choruses made for shouting across a crowded pub. No prog rock, no pretense, just straightforward, blue-collar charm. It’s all about the weekend with the lads and simple pleasures. Think denim jackets, lager, and jukeboxes. Look out
The Timeless and Relentless Boléro by Ravel
On this blog, we have been exploring iconic pieces of music that have inspired numerous cover versions and cross-genre reinterpretations. Maurice Ravel’s Boléro stands out as a particularly rich and fascinating work—one that continues to captivate musicians, dancers, and fans. What so special about it ? It is 15 minutes, two melodies, one crescendo—Ravel’s boldest