I first heard Ketjak in Fellini’s SATYRICON and then later when I studied Indonesian music as an undergraduate. Last year I heard a riveting realization of Ketjak in the film BARAKA. (see below) I love the first performance (above) for its raw power. I was taught that this was an example of hocketing, or […]
What started out as a little AIDS research fund-raiser for Michael Dean’s bike ride from LA to SF, turned into a concert of little Bourland pieces, at our home last night, a “Bourlandaise” as someone put it. In a moment of clarity, after nearly being blown off the road by an 18-wheeler, Michael, 40 year […]
When a plant dies does it think, “Ok I’m going to die now, or I am dying, or I’m about to be killed”? Or is there any “I”. Has anyone updated that fun book “The Secret Life of Plants” where the author attached various plants to EEG and/or EKG and did various things to it […]
Old memories.
I’ll never forget when Henry Mancini told us that composing is very much like being a plumber. “It’s a job, I get hired to write music for a film and I do my job.” The vision of the composer on a mountain top conversing with the gods is a cool one, but not at all […]
I have the day to try and catch up as I still have seven numbers to finish: 4 dance numbers, and 3 underscore cues.
There will be more edits and tweaks over the next few weeks.
If you are planning on attending one of the eight performances, get your tickets now as it will sell out.
The UCLA […]
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