For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Remember when Venus was a planet of lush jungles and radiant oceans, and Mercury was a tidally locked world of extremes, its dayside treacherous with molten-metal pools and its nightside a frigid locker of exotic ices? And who knew what … Read More
Uplifting music for strange times—that’s what we need! Here’s the Boston Pops Orchestra performing a special edition of “Summon the Heroes,” by the incredible John Williams, in honor of first responders everywhere. Scroll back to see the intro by Keith … Read More
What was originally intended as a bookstore event at Annie’s Book Stop in Worcester, MA, has morphed into an online event, so you can attend no matter where you live! Even the ISS, if their wifi is up to the … Read More
Middle Earth Temporarily Bans Fellowships of More Than Five… MINAS TIRITH — The White Council of the Wise issued a decree today that all fellowships in Middle Earth shall be no larger than five companions for at least the next … Read More
Third time’s the charm! Following on the heels of cats and trains, my friend Michael Daugherty came back with a third, classical music played with cello and toilet paper roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw-cKeHwmkM&feature=youtu.be Strange times call for strange music. I feel an … Read More
Yesterday’s cat/cow/sheep masterwork led me to this, Pachelbel’s Canon, performed by train horns: https://youtu.be/cD3QlR98–A Come back tomorrow for yet more strange music!
My friend from wayyy back, Michael Daugherty, put me on to this. Cats, cows, and sheep perform Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies, which I think I first encountered with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, back in the ‘60s. Give it a listen. But … Read More