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May 23, 2012

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A concert can be a communal experience. As countless strangers bond silently over the sounds of the one thing they surely have in common, music presents itself as the great equalizer, a benevolent force that knows no... Read more
— by Ryan Thomas

Recent comment by acc

Agreed

Thu

April 26, 2012

49 Comments
A piano concerto is a composition in which a solo piano (or harpsichord) is accompanied by a large ensemble of other instruments (usually a full orchestra but not always). This list looks at 10 of the greatest (with an... Read more
— by Flamehorse

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Fri

April 20, 2012

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If making music were easy, we would all be famous. It isn’t a cakewalk to create a song that will be admired for generations to come, which is why at times, artists have turned to the past to find lasting pieces... Read more
— by Tyler Searle

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Sun

April 8, 2012

70 Comments
Opera has long been mistaken to be purely singing. Besides the orchestral music, acting, stage presence and interpretation of the music are what separates a diva from a group of singers. The voice is usually split, in... Read more
— by fliegendeholländer

Recent comment by Terry Creagh

In my opinion, one of the greatest voices ever was that of the glorious Benjamino Gigli. I simply cannot believe...

Sat

March 17, 2012

117 Comments
Tupac Shakur is a rap legend, considered by many to be the best rap artist ever, with record sales only second to Eminem’s in the rap genre. 16 years after his death, his songs are still played and enjoyed by... Read more
— by Rahat Haque

Recent comment by J. Schreck

What is the one song he freestyles in the Beef documentary?

Thu

March 8, 2012

110 Comments
In college, I took a course called American Roots Music. One genre we discussed was folk music. A portion of the class had to give a presentation on any folk musician they wanted. Of the 15 or so people who presented, I... Read more
— by David Solomon

Recent comment by adam rebelius

"David Solomon"? Really? Either that's a very clever pseudonym or your parents had a wicked sense of humor. But I'm...

Mon

February 20, 2012

267 Comments
Music is a factor in almost everybody's daily life, some more than others though. And while there are many places that come to mind. Perhaps New York City, Los Angeles, London, etc. But unfortunately, many great music... Read more
— by Chandler Forsythe

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Mon

February 6, 2012

85 Comments
Pink Floyd are one of, if not the most, well-known rock bands of the progressive rock genre, capturing the essence of lengthy instrumental passages and complementing them with memorable vibes and clear lyrics. Their... Read more
— by Nic Swaner

Recent comment by Jimmy

Look man, for these folks who don't get Floyd- F!@# em' You mentioned the hundreds of millions of albums...

Fri

January 27, 2012

100 Comments
After the surprising success of my first list (by which I mean it wasn't immediately tossed onto the virtual slush pile), I felt inspired to write another. This list focuses on some of the best-loved scenes in musical... Read more
— by Elizabetta

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People Who Give Judaism a Bad Name

By John Waller

Judaism is one of the oldest religions still alive today, and is the oldest of the Abrahamic...

Creepy Girls in Fiction

By Mark Russell

A recent trend in media is the idea that children are scary or creepy. Girls seem to be...

Rock Concerts that Were Just Messed Up

By Ryan Thomas

A concert can be a communal experience. As countless strangers bond silently over the sounds of...

Facts Surrounding Comet Elenin

By Dylan Angeles

One of the biggest viral news stories of 2011 was the discovery of Comet Elenin (C/2010 X1). For a...

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By Kiss Me Cate

A kiss - so simple yet so emotional. There is something about sitting in a dark theater watching...

Reasons to Admire John Lennon

By Bryan Johnson

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Recent Space Discoveries

By Theresa Cornelius

The better technology gets, the more opportunity we have to learn more about our Universe. In...

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By Rune Erlandsen

I love food. I do also love unhealthy food, unfortunately, and in an attempt to help myself and...

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By Ryan Thomas

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By Nic Swaner

Originating from Greek pan gramma, meaning "every letter," a pangram is a sentence using every...

Nuclear Test Sites

By Michael Affleck

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Films that Predicted the Future

By John Waller

The world of cinema comes with many movies that failed to predict the future (We didn't get to...

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