KING CRIMSON, The Complete 1969 Recordings (DGM) PERSONNEL: Greg Lake, bass and vocals Robert Fripp, guitars Ian McDonald, woodwinds, keyboards … More
Author: cirdecsongs
(Nearly) full-time musicologist with a regular job. Author of I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE HEARING THIS: A LIFETIME OF MUSIC THROUGH ECLECTIC EARS. There are only TWO kinds of music: good and bad. Come on in! Let’s play some tunes!
Appreciating What’s There
It’s not my place to tell people how to behave on social media. Lord knows someone should, but I’m quite … More
A Few Days in the Life (November 16, 2020)
November 16, 14:24 The Sonic Sanctuary Happy Birthday, Baelana. How do I have an 18-year-old daughter? It boggles the mind. … More
Whaddaya Hear? Jazz from Three Angles
Jazz comes in many shapes and sizes, particularly in the 21st century, now that the classic art form has embraced … More
It’s Tougher Than I Thought
COVID-19 has changed the world on a fundamental level. There’s no getting around it: our world will eventually be seen … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” A Common Thread
(Top photo by Michael Wilson) Jazz musicians never seem to stop working. Whether as leaders, sidemen, or as part of … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Wildflowers & All the Rest (Tom Petty)
TOM PETTY, Wildflowers & All the Rest (2020, Warner Records) PERSONNEL: Tom Petty, Vocals and Guitars Mike Campbell: Guitars, Bass … More
A Few Days in the Life (November 7, 2020)
November 7, 10:50 The Lincoln Line Happy Birthday Ian and Terrell. Headed back to St. Louis, albeit reluctantly. Between the … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Sounds from the Sonic Sanctuary, Vol. 1
CHRIS OPPERMAN, Chamber Music from Hell It’s not hard to spot a Frank Zappa devotee. Their music contains trippy, intricate … More
A Few Days in the Life (October 20, 2020)
October 20, 10:21 The (New) Sonic Sanctuary My new office has a view. I am a lucky man. Outside, there … More
