by adviser | Apr 1, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
For my first discussion of environmental texture in music, I’ll be focusing on the ambiance of natural sounds. For this installment, I’ve loosely categorized some common environmental ambient noises into subheadings, but the reality is that many tracks contain...
by adviser | Mar 29, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Hozier has a voice you can’t ignore. Born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, Hozier is an undoubtedly talented musician and instrumentalist, but the main appeal of his music has always been what he sings and how he sings it. His voice has a kind of booming power that turns...
by adviser | Mar 26, 2022 | Blogs, Concert Previews, In the Press
Andy Shauf fans lurking around downtown D.C. can eagerly rejoice, as the Canadian musician is making his way to a stage near you. His U.S. leg of tour continues to the Black Cat stage in Washington, D.C. on March 30th. This upcoming week, this music venue located on...
by adviser | Mar 21, 2022 | Blogs, Concert Reviews, In the Press
Known for its intimacy, the 9:30 club provided the perfect backdrop for the musical mood that Holly Humberstone brought to her March 11th set. Immediately upon starting her set, Humberstone drew the audience into the intimacy of vulnerability that her musicianship...
by adviser | Mar 19, 2022 | Blogs, Uncategorized
In my last installment, I discussed the beauty of the human voice in its natural form, and even as an instrument used in digital chops. One interesting aspect of the voice I didn’t touch on, however, is the interplay between vocals and computer – vocal effects. These...