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January 2, 2013
Happy 2013!
Thirty years ago today Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was released as a hit single. Three decades later, the revolutionary pop song has a lasting legacy. To mark the occasion, I gave Thriller a spin on the old turntable. Sounded great. Looked good too.
It’s rare to see rhythmic patterns on spinning vinyl–Billie Jean’s got it. The song’s tight beat creates a mesmerizing swirl… groovy! Check it out by clicking the image:
What are some of your favourite MJ tracks?
October 6, 2011
A visit to a record store is a lot like going to an art gallery. Album art has a way of sparking new, exciting ideas. Records have a special way of connecting audio and visual elements in a way that CDs and MP3 formats rarely can. Plastic and paper, vinyl and visuals; records are the perfect package.
I’ve been going to Star Records ever since I was allowed to hang-out on my own growing up in Oshawa. The record store is the perfect place to get a dose of nostalgia, hear some great tunes and get a few laughs as you can see in the photo.
Album of the Chipmunks (photo: Allan Frank)
April 8, 2011
T.S. Elliot saw April as the cruelest month. For me, it’s shaping-up to be the coolest month. It’s a month of warming and change. I’m looking forward to several events this month.
Last night I listened to Bruce Cockburn’s “Circles in Stream” double-album (on vinyl!) and noticed that it was recorded at Massey Hall on April 9, 1977. The Canadian folk rock legend will take the Massey stage tomorrow, thirty-four years to the day of the live recording. I’ve got a ticket to witness this alignment—can’t wait.
The Jane Eccles show will close this Sunday. It’ll be sad to part with this one. After all, in all my years as a curator, I’ve never witnessed anything like this. It was a run-away blockbuster hit. Crowds, enthusiasm, celebration are words that will stay with me when I will look back at this exhibition. Jane Eccles: Overlap will go out with a bang on the last day of the show with a special VIP performance from the artist called A Moment with Jane.
O & J, Overlap Opening
Two highly-anticipated performances from two great Canadian icons—all on the same weekend!
