Tag Archives: classical music

Rock Me, Franz Schubert

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Neil

I enjoy Beethoven, Mozart, and Bartok, but there is some classical music that knocks me out faster than a twelve pack of codeine. Like Schubert. I wasn’t pleased to go the Philharmonic this weekend and see his infamous name in … Continue reading →

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Play it Again, Samantha

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Neil

As a pimply-faced teenager, I dreamt of being a rock star, because even the ugliest musician had a beautiful model at his side. It is almost a cliche to have the scrawny dog-faced male singer arm in arm with America’s … Continue reading →

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The Amadeus of Redondo Beach

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Neil

A new barista has been working at the coffee house a block from my house during the afternoon shift.   He is a music student, maybe twenty years old, and an extremely talented violinist.  The coffee house is usually empty during … Continue reading →

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