Carolyn Keogh
BIG TROUBLES IN THE WEB’S SPOTLIGHT
By Carolyn Keogh
Although NYU student Alex Craig and high school pal Ian Drennan (who attends the School of the Museum of Fine Arts) began their musical project Big Troubles in July of 2009, they have been gaining a bunch of buzz in their few short months of existence. With a debut 7’’ LP released on [...]
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ON DISPLAY
By Carolyn Keogh
It’s no surprise that hearing names like Elvis, The Beatles, or David Bowie bring certain melodies to mind. But in a time when an image helps many musicians propel to stardom, memorable songs and choruses do not stand alone. The legacy of many music icons lies not only in their music, but in [...]
“KEPLER” ABOUT AS EXCITING AS THE DODECAHEDRON
Who would have thought that the discovery of elliptical orbits could serve as musical inspiration for composing an opera? Philip Glass, of course.
This past November, Glass’ most recent opera, “Kepler,” brought the scientific achievements of famous astronomer Johannes Kepler to life during its stint at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from the 18th to the [...]
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