Speaking of slow musical death, saw an outstanding documentary on the mortuary business yesterday on the series Frontline – THE UNDERTAKING. You can see it online at that link. Really outstanding, moving and highly recommended.
More grappling on how to continue my work. Started an experimentation last evening but didn’t get as far [...]

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Looked over my notes yesterday. Generally, could I have been going down a wrong path by trying to fit in an additional 3 voices in counterpoint to the 6 I already have? Haven’t concluded yet. It might be there. Need to experiment. But, my notes held some secrets I totally [...]

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Came across this entry today – a lecture by Kyle Gann on Morton Feldman which I pass on and worth the read. I’m an in and out fan of Feldman – sometimes liking what I read and hear, and sometimes really wanting him to go away. Its a funny relationship, but at least [...]

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NO COUNTRY – best ensemble? What ensemble? This was not unity. Everybody came on on the set at their own time, did their lines and went home. I don’t get it.
Bardem as supporting actor? How hard is it to wear black and look like a psychopath and stare into the [...]

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“Gone fishing. Guilty as charged” should read the sign. Absolutely nothing accomplished. Watched movies and generally goofed around. Was planning to compose on Saturday, and was leaving the coffeeshop early when in walks a friend of F – a new player rated around 2100 – so off I went and didn’t leave [...]

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[spoilers ahead] I’m mixed on this one. I thought the direction was really bad. Pregnant pauses all over the place which reminded me of Woody Allen’s horrible direction and imitation of Bergman. And let me tell you I despise Woody Allen. A dining room that looks like it was quickly [...]

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[spoilers ahead] Senn Penn is a disaster here as a director and has no imagination in his writing. This movie only proves to me that Penn only thinks about Penn, and perhaps Penn should stay where he does have a voice – in other roles. No amount of natural photography will save us [...]

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This is the best movie I’ve seen in a long while. Lewis’ performance is just outstanding. Pure oscar winner. I read another review that considered it good ham work. I didn’t see ham in it. The character is delivered with a full range of complexity. You like him, and [...]

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