Category Archives: Music

I Listened Again

Posted on 25 March 2011 by James Reuben Knowles

Still listening to this album after a few months. Continue reading →

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Opening Poem on “Twilight” by Vangelis

Posted on 9 February 2011 by James Reuben Knowles

The lyrics that are floating around on the Internet are mindless cut-and-paste jobs by people who have never sat down and listened to the  beautiful opening poem on “Twilight” from Vangelis’ album The City. 日が暮れる。 Hi-ga kureru. Day falls. それは時の魔法。 … Continue reading →

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The Furious Guitar

Posted on 1 May 2010 by James Reuben Knowles

Interesting, engaging rock for your mind. Continue reading →

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Blue Voodoo

Posted on 20 April 2010 by James Reuben Knowles

Sometimes a dose of good traditional blues in in order. Continue reading →

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たしかなこと

Posted on 29 December 2009 by James Reuben Knowles

Nice song. Continue reading →

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Beautiful Khoomi Singing

Posted on 15 February 2009 by James Reuben Knowles

This trio gives a clear presentation of khoomi singing, from Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Biwa Sighting

Posted on 3 February 2009 by James Reuben Knowles

Stumbled across a biwa. It’s a pretty rare Japanese instrument, despite the resurgence of its relative, the shamisen. Continue reading →

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Voices of Music: Bach & Telemann

Posted on 2 February 2009 by James Reuben Knowles

This new album by Voices of Music embodies much of what I love about the music of the Baroque era. It drives to the core of the soul, regardless of the emotion. Continue reading →

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Music: An Evening With Bach

Posted on 13 November 2008 by James Reuben Knowles

While perusing Magnatune’s current offerings, I ran into this gem. Continue reading →

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