Results tagged “philipglass”

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out and... more ›

The Society of Performing Arts Houston presents: Daniel Bernard Roumain Composer, performer, violinist and band-leader Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), seamlessly blends funk, rock, hip-hop and classical into a new sonic vision that is “far out and creative in another world.” DBR and THE MISSION is comprised of nine young musicians from diverse musical backgrounds including an amplified string quartet, percussionist, keyboardist, DJ and a “laptopist.” Each member is well-versed in classical, jazz, rock and hip-hop... more ›

You know you’re cool when, while in your late 60’s, you are immortalized in an episode of South Park (the classic “Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo” episode, where Glass composed the elementary school’s play). Not that Philip Glass needs that type of recognition – he’s been composing music for film, operas, symphonies, and even some pop music. The ambient, minimalist composer brings his work to the University of Houston’s Moores Opera House tonight, where he’ll... more ›

Ah, the start of Oscar season. An oppurtunity for everyone and their brother and sister (Ed Norton, Paul Giamatti....Jessica Biel?) to put on their properest "I'm an old-fashioned Brit/German hybrid whose accent keeps shifting for no reason" voices and go at the period tale set in fin de siecle Vienna. The good news? It works. With the exception of an ending sequence we found totally derivative not only as a plot point but in how... more ›