Music

Paint it Black is a classic. This probably isn't the only violin cover of it, but it's a really good one by Rusanda Panfili, who often tours with both Hans Zimmer and World of Hans Zimmer among others: Rusanda Panfili's version is wonderful - inspired by the Netflix hit Wednesday whose lead plays cello in the show. … [Read more...] about Paint it Black on Violin

I've always enjoyed data visualisation tools. Taking data and turning it into something that is visual can make it much easier for people to digest the content and often it shows you new things that can be a little surprising When it comes to my listening patterns, however, there aren't any "big" surprises, but this little tool does a nice job of making it interesting … [Read more...] about If my Music Taste was a Festival …

I remember the first time I heard the title track from Michael Jackson's "Thriller". To be more correct I think it was watching the music video that really stuck with me. It's a fairly long video, but it's much more than just a music video. It's a short film, which includes lots of music! Admittedly while the album was released 40 years ago the music video was only … [Read more...] about Thriller was Released 40 years ago!

I'll admit that I do watch America's Got Talent and the other shows from time to time. Some of the acts are really good and there are worse ways to while away an evening. A recent audition that caught my attention was this one from New Yorker Merissa Beddows. You can see Simon cringing when she tells them that she's an opera singer, but then goes on to impress the judges, … [Read more...] about Excellent Impressions While Singing