December 2, 2012 is the start of the Christian New Year and the beginning of Advent (the season before the twelve days of Christmas.) Are you overwhelmed by the thought of having to listen to the same four Christmas albums you have had in your holiday playlist for the last …
I have seen it, and I have decided that any attempt on my part to describe/analyze/or interpret the Terrence Malick film Tree of Life would devastate me. All I can say is that I highly recommend that you see the film. Just be warned; it’s not a typical film experience. …
It is no secret that Karl Barth possessed a deep love for the music of Mozart. Even writing a short book on the subject. For Barth, the music of Mozart represents the great “Yes” of God through Christ. Here is an extended quote from the theological master about the beauty …
Truly rewarding music is hard to find. So is a good haircut and a wife as resolute and hopeful as mine. I can only help you with the music “part”. Not pronounced “part” but “pert.” Arvo Part is a modern composer with whom I deeply resonate, and I think you …
OK, so it is a little late to be coming out with my top music picks for 2010. Four weeks ago, audiophiles everywhere were inundated with a myriad of “best of” lists. I came to a saturation point as I was perusing some of these a few weeks ago, and decided to …
This coming year is bound to see the continuing development of classical musical forms melding with various contemporary and pop musical idioms. I am particularly fond of some of the experiments happening within what many are calling the “post-minimal” movement. Some of you might be familiar with a few of …