Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes
Arrangement transforms a song from notes on paper into a fully realized piece of art that resonates with listeners. In essence, an arranger acts as a musical architect, designing the structure of a ...
‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ Gets a Folk-Musical Makeover
The decade-spanning story of a man aging in reverse comes to the West End, transformed into a thoughtful fable opening on the English coast.
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Quincy Jones, in his own words for the L.A. Times: "If it can't get funky, brother, you don't touch it"
Traditional music “enhances your soul,” he told The Times in ... Yet Jones was quick to see the potential in new electronic instruments, and used a then-nascent Moog synthesizer to write his theme for ...
Robots can play the cello with an orchestra now, and that sound you can hear is the point whistling over the top of its creator's heads
Which is why, when I found myself watching footage of a pair of robot arms playing the cello with the Malmö Symphony ...
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Portland Musician to Auction Rare Kurt Cobain-Smashed Guitar
A guitar played and smashed by Kurt Cobain is up for auction. Before you say “oh well, whatever, nevermind,” know the ...
Quincy Jones: 20 Great Productions
Quincy Jones has died at age 91. We look back on 20 highlights from gamechanging production career with Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and many others ...