Garfunkel Showing his Artsy Roots
While reading the forums and listening to Radio Paradise (independently programmed radio–highly recommended) some time back, both Lisa and I came to this outstanding history and discussion about the making of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water.” I love the whole technical discussion about how they got the sounds they were looking for–not specifically because of the techniques, but because they heard the sound before they came up with the technique…someone knew what they were looking for, and then they did it. The roots of art, eh?
Britney Spears does SF?
Feb 18, 2011 Daily Writing, Life, Media, Science Fiction
Since it’s in the title, I should probably lead with it … so here it is: Britney Spears does SF?
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Since I’m in the media frame of mind, I’m currently reading a pair of books–Stephen King’s Full Dark, No Stars, and a “Best of” collection of Edmund Hamilton’s work.
King’s work is great, of course. He’s really a no bullshit storyteller of the best cut. Hamilton’s collection is interesting in the historical sense, and from the point of view that you can really see him maturing over time. Perhaps you can say that about the field, too. The collection spans stories over some four decades.
With the field literally exploding with uncertainty over almost every aspect of the future, I think it’s valuable to look backward, too.
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So, in theme of looking backward, I’m apparently in a bit of a retro mood this AM (and last). I’ve had Sarah McLachlan on the iTunes as I write. Can I call Sarah McLachlan retro? I guess I can, eh? Retro is what I point to when I say “retro!”
Regardless, the story I’m working on is flowing pretty well, still. Main characters introduced, conflict kinda set up and ready to get deeper. Fun being had.
But now it’s off to work. Have a great day!
A Night at the Opera
Sep 12, 2010 Media, Science Fiction
I can’t wait until this gets to little ol’ Columbus, IN.
I absolutely love the comment, too.
C-buz Interview Posted
We’ve got a local site here in Columbus (Indiana, not Ohio) that focuses on creative people in and around the local area. They just posted an interview of me, complete with some nifty photos (including one of me and Albert Einstein!).
And, if you’re interested in something a little more science-y, here’s news of some folks trying to take on “Big Al.”
