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I have written a grand piece of music which will probably impress the public at large [but] I began it simply because it pleased me, and inspired me with fervor, and never thought that it was to be performed… I have hitherto found that the pieces I have composed with least reference to the public are precisely those which gave them the greatest satisfaction.

Mendelssohn, writing nearly 200 years ago, on creative integrity and the true measure of artistic satisfaction – even truer today. (via explore-blog)

#mendelssohn

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Strummer ‘92.

OMG THIS!

#paper cd case

I love these Jazz cover interpretations of classic Metal albums by @rafamelandi

#metazz #jazz metal #metal

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Bobby Shmurda Signs With Epic Records

About a week ago, Bobby Shmurda’s video “Hot Nigga” cracked two million views on YouTube. Now the Brooklyn upstart has a signed a deal with Epic Records. Label A&R Sha Money XL, confirmed the deal earlier via Instagram.

Post Link: http://blaecny.com/music/news-music/bobby-shmurda-signs-with-epic-records/

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Jenny Lewis' new video featuring Anne Hathaway and Kristen Stewart. Pretty good.

#jenny lewis #anne hathaway #kristen stewart

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Bo Diddley

#bo diddley #bo diddley scooter

#kurt cobain suicide note #kurt cobain #kurt cobain suicide #nirvana

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The original hand-written Oblique Strategies by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, 1974

(via BRIAN ENO/ DARK SHARK)

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Auto-reblog for being one of the greatest influences on me.

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This is so great. The original cards can be found in Eno’s beautiful book, Visual Music.

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I still have to scoop up some of these cards!

#brian eno

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I’m not very familiar with Amon Tobin, but this video was a great introduction to his philosophy and talents.

Knowing that he is one of these modern day artists that splits the different styles of his work under different monikers is cool, but the explanation as to why he does it is the most interesting part.

And that Fingerboard…

#amon tobin

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This is what $19.50 got you in 1992.

5 Things Musicians Should Know Before Applying To Music Festivals.

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The Real SXSW

I hate Jay-Z and Lady Gaga.

OK, I really don’t, but this past week in Austin during SXSW, I really, really thought I did. It has nothing to do with them as artists, or their work, or their ability to draw crowds, or what brand sponsored them to play what other brand’s show. I’m not concerned with any that. What I do hate is when an artist of their profile swoops into a town bursting at the seams with industry sorts and music die-hards, and takes the attention off of the pulsing heartbeat of SXSW, young bands.

As far back as I can remember, the process for SXSW was that a young band would play the festival as many times as they could, try to kill it at an early set, and as people began to talk about who they’ve seen and enjoyed, the buzz would build during the week. But in recent years, SXSW has grown by leaps and bounds, with labels, artists, and brands swooping in for a sort of arms race as to who can create the most attractive bill, which naturally lends itself to bigger and bigger artists. It’s not the fault of any of these larger artists, it’s a natural progression that unfortunately leads to natural selection, and neglects the crux of why many journalists go to SXSW (besides the, uh, networking, I mean beer).

So my goal at SXSW this year, and every year, was to JUST see the young, buzzy and the hopeful, surpassing invites to many of the giant names that swooped into Austin. Of the over 50 bands that I saw (some several times), the following resonated the most and of those, many took place in odd spaces like the Beerland patio or South Lamar Pedestrian Bridge.

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