01 Mar
Attila Attila Machiavelli writes that a prince must be bold, ruthless, impetuous, shrewd, cunning, and willing to make and break alliances, to fight like a lion but be clever like a fox, and to plan for every contingency. Machiavelli’s favorite prince, Cesare Borgia, exhibited all these aspects of virtú – or manly prowess – and had [...]
16 Nov
Le Nozze di FigaroThe Met’s current production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro might be called a traditionalist interpretation, but it is by no means dull or outmoded. The opera itself remains highly relevant, with its themes of pranks, young love, and class conflict wrapped up in a musically divine comedy, and this production is the best I’ve ever heard.
31 Oct
Teacher Playlist - Mr. Dyrland-WeaverI recently made this mix for a friend with the hope of introducing them to songs/artists they did not know. It may not be my all-time “Top 20″, but each song is a favorite and they mix together fairly well
25 Oct
Supergroup Part 1 of 4 - The MinimalistsPart one of four in Jonathan Zhou’s Supergroup series explores the best musicians who kept it simple. Look for part two soon.
08 Sep
Wilco (the Album)Wilco is of an older generation, a generation that has matured and come to terms with itself. The talent is still fully there, but the drive and angst has all but disappeared.
28 May
Dark Night of the Soul - Danger Mouse, Mark Linkous and David LynchDark Night of the Soul boasts a talented group of guest artists, including Iggy Pop, Julian Casablancas of the Strokes, Suzanne Vega, James Mercer of the Shins, Frank Black of the Pixies, Nina Persson of the Cardigans, and more. Each carries their song in their own personal direction.
10 May
Biking PlaylistI try and bike wherever I can, not really to save the environment, but more to save money and time when traveling around the city. While traveling around this amazing place, I like to keep my head filled with the music that will keep my energy up and also will kind of pump me up and in the end, bike faster.