I wrote this post back in September '08 and for some reason never posted it.
I'm here at work marveling at the technology that allows me to listen to Shostakovich's 7th Symphony ("Leningrad") with such brilliant clarity in a room that would be a bit small for performing even a string quartet.
But more than that, I'm marveling at the brilliance of Shostakovich's music, and the brilliance of the God who invented music and gave us the ability to create it.
From time to time I should sit down and write in more depth about the music I listen to. Unfortunately, I usually blog when I'm at work, which is not a time when I have the time to write in depth. So instead I limit myself to quick thoughts and snippets of ideas.
On the subject of music, if you're looking for a soundtrack to add to your collection, I suggest Elliot Goldenthal's fabulous score for Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Epic, brooding, cacophonous, mournful, bombastic, tender... all these things and more. It's one of my favorite scores.
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I wish you would update! I miss reading about what you're up to, what music you're enjoying, how the job is etc.
if you don't start up the blog again soon I might have to start facebooking you constantly
If it's film soundtracks you're collecting these days, then I'd suggest the soundtrack to Peter Weir's Master and Commander.
The one to The Assassination of Jesse James (I think the composer was Nick Cave) would probably be right up your alley too. Great stuff.
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