Inspired by a recent trip to Minnesota
Tag: Music
5 Songs That Created Incredible Movie Scenes
Movies and music. Flicks and tunes. Two great things that go great together. Since the advent of motion pictures, music has played a huge part in cinematic storytelling. In the days of silent movies, pianist, organists and, sometimes, small orchestras would play music along with the movie. Later, after films incorporated recorded sound, music (either… Continue reading 5 Songs That Created Incredible Movie Scenes
Weezer (and Toto) Save My Morning
I awoke this morning feeling a little down and tired. My son Ben had woken me up several times in the night and, by 5 a.m., had made his way into the bed my wife and I share. At 6:45, I roused my eldest daughter Maggie up from bed and shuffled downstairs to make her… Continue reading Weezer (and Toto) Save My Morning
Music Playlists: Soundtrack to Everything Can Change
While I was working on the first draft of my novel, "Everything Can Change," I discovered that music dramatically improved my writing process. The book is about Jack Ritter, a young man who is diagnosed with testicular cancer while working a high-demanding job as an associate attorney at a large NYC law firm. Due to… Continue reading Music Playlists: Soundtrack to Everything Can Change
Pink’s Beautiful Trauma Concert At Madison Square Garden
Pink is a badass. I had this thought often as I watched Pink perform at Madison Square Garden on April 4th in a concert that featured many of her popular songs along with high-flying acrobatics, colorful theatrics and intriguing dance routines. The concert began appropriately to one of her early hits, “Get This Party Started,”… Continue reading Pink’s Beautiful Trauma Concert At Madison Square Garden
Music Playlists: Sunday Morning
I love music. I know that’s not a unique thing to say. In fact, I have to admit that I’ve never heard anyone ever say “Music? I hate it” or "Eh, it’s all right but I could live without it.” I guess, though, there must be some people who don’t like any music, if only… Continue reading Music Playlists: Sunday Morning
Making It Up As I Go 