Category Archives: Music

Small town radio

Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 by bt

The most noticeable effect of having only one radio station is that the whole town has a soundtrack. Let’s say you leave work humming whatever was on. You pick it up again in the car without missing a beat. You park at the restaurant, walk … Continue reading →

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Water Music

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 by bt

If anyone is wondering what the big deal is with classical music, and whether maybe everyone is just pretending to like it, while in fact it’s just boring, I have a cure. Classical music is like beer: Some people think … Continue reading →

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Look what I found!

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 by bt

Internet radio with more channels than you can imagine. There are four Baroque channels! And it’s free!

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Credit where it’s due

Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2006 by bt

OK, whatever you can say about the rest of Eminem’s songs, “When I’m Gone” is really pretty good. There, I said it.

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CD Recommendation

Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 by bt

Thanks to Dz, this is now my favourite CD. I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to it, but I hear something new every time. Even adjusting the equalizing reveals new layers of meaning. Most of the album hangs … Continue reading →

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Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 by bt

Check out the new page on beginner bodhran playing tips. Hope you like it.

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