A series of reflections based on “Os Estatutos Do Homem” – “The Statutes of Man” by Brazilian poet Thiago de Mello (1926-2022)
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John Adams’ High Art Music and Low Pop Sounds
Operas by modern composers and librettists often focus on similar themes and attract the same audiences as contemporary musical theater. As a result, the differences between the two art forms are now minimal.
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It’s all about the Weather – Music in the Eye of the Storm
The weather has a significant impact on many aspects of our lives. Not only does it affect our daily activities, but it also affects agriculture and the environment. It is a hotly debated topic and a source of concern for many people, as weather conditions can affect travel, safety, and even our moods.
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Musicians, artists in general, often see the writing on the wall, such as the deplorable state of nature in the world
Protests against man-made climate change and the destruction of life on the planet are also echoing in the world of heavy rock. Two examples. The first goes back to the year 2022. The Covid-19 pandemic was in its final throes.
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A small tribute to the album More by Pink Floyd
The album that is never mentioned. Ask someone about their favorite Pink Floyd album and the answer is usually a variation on a fixed theme. Here they come again: The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall. But More? No, rarely, I’d say never actually. It is after all a soundtrack of a film that nobody has seen. An already quite dated motion picture about drug use and its consequences. But the beauty of More is that you don’t need to have seen the film to appreciate the music.
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The wonderful bleak movies of Michelangelo Antonioni
Whoever has never watched a movie by Michelangelo Antonioni has never truly seen a film. The Italian director demands not only empathy from the viewer but also the willingness to confront the uncertainty and unpredictability of life.
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