Each day this week, to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of the first synthesizer to feature MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) capability—the Prophet 600 by Sequential Circuits—TWTR will focus on an electronic music pioneer and one of their performances during the early days of MIDI in the 1980s. This is the first in … Continue reading Masters of MIDI: Howard Jones
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As the BBC recently pointed out, this December marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Sequential Circuits' Prophet 600 synthesizer, the first to feature MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) capability. As an aspiring electronic musician who purchased an Ensoniq ESQ-1 synthesizer, an Ensoniq Mirage DSK-1 sampling keyboard, a Roland U-20 synthesizer, an Alesis HR-16 … Continue reading Coming next week…MIDI at 30: A retrospective of the ‘Masters of MIDI’
Hey, TWTR fans...Operation BBQ Relief, which was just featured on the special Nov. 21 episode of the podcast, is up for 2012 BBQ Person/Organization of the Year. Not only was OBR co-founder and executive director Stan Hays a great guest, but one of the teams OBR sent to provide relief to those affected by Hurricane … Continue reading Help make Operation BBQ Relief “BBQ Person/Organization of the Year”
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 20 (11.21.2012) is a special episode focusing on two groups involved in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the Jersey Shore and featuring interviews with Melissa Klepacki, founder of Princeton, N.J.-based Restore Our Shore, and Stan Hays, co-founder and executive director of Missouri-based Operation BBQ Relief. Also included is host … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 020 – 11.21.2012
One of my favorite up-and-coming singer-songwriters these days is South Jersey's own Matt Duke. Well, Matt has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his new full-length CD, which he will be recording without the support of a record label. All those who contribute to the cause will get access to an exclusive … Continue reading Matt Duke launches Kickstarter campaign for new album
A great event is happening this weekend on BlowUpRadio.com. It's a benefit to raise awareness and funds to fight Spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain in the back, neck and hips. "Banding Together" features an amazing number of performances streaming all weekend, and my longtime friend Christian Beach is one of the participating musicians. You … Continue reading Great music for a great cause
As I have mentioned previously here, I have been doing a series of weekly Google+ Hangouts with my friend (and TWTR Episode 001 guest) John LeMasney that have essentially become a reboot of our 2006-2008 podcast, Technology and the Arts. In the meantime, I've reached out to a few potential TWTR podcast guests...and have so … Continue reading Yet another report on the status of the TWTR podcast
Tandem With The Random 019 - 07.24.2012 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 19 (7/24/2012) features an interview with Aric McKeown of the Mustache Rangers, a Minneapolis-based improv comedy duo/podcast. Various, additional random thoughts on the Aurora, Colo., theater tragedy, becoming a father for the first time and an update on the now-canceled Celebrating Audio … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 019 – 07.24.2012
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 19 (7/24/2012) features an interview with Aric McKeown of the Mustache Rangers, a Minneapolis-based improv comedy duo/podcast. Various, additional random thoughts on the Aurora, Colo., theater tragedy, becoming a father for the first time and an update on the now-canceled Celebrating Audio Theater Old and New event discussed in … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 019 – 07.24.2012
Tandem With The Random podcast No. 18 (7/2/2012) is a special "clip show" featuring highlights from many of the conversations heard on the podcast over its 18-month existence. Various, additional random thoughts on impending fatherhood are also shared. File size: 11.9 MB. Time: 49 min, 30 sec. Host: Brian Kelley. Interact with Tandem With The Random … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 018 – 07.02.2012
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