Happy Friday : Fire, Ice, Ivory, and Chorale

Alex Levy's response to Michael Hersch's Vanishing Pavillions, the chorale.

Pick of the Week: KGT Trio

Kate Olson, sax 

(photo credit)

KGT Trio

Saturday, November 10

10pm

Bohemian Coffee House

1821 N. Charles St.

Their name reminds me of middle school clicks and the game MASH, but I'll forgive that. Why? It's an improvisation trio; you have to just go with it. KGT is made up of Kate Olson on sax, Gary Prince on electric guitar, and Tim Cohen on drums. Somehow they also manage to mix in electronics and create a surprisingly mellow sound. 

The track below comes to you by way of the thoughtfully sophisticated sax and guitar of Olson and Prince. It's a short, pure improvisation, and a beautiful musical conversation.

Come in out of the cold and grab some warm coffee. We hope to see you there!

If you have any suggestions for a pick of the week, shoot us an email at info@outerspacesmusic.org

Go Vote!

There's a lot on the table in this year's presidential election, so make sure your vote is heard tomorrow! For us over here at OUTERSPACES, there's a clear winner when it comes to supporting the interests of new music, but there's a whole lot more to consider in the end. Still having trouble deciding? Check this site for a clear run down of the issues and each candidate's stance.  

On the Maryland ballot there's some other important issues to vote on:

Question 4, voting YES will allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates if they meet certain conditions including graduating from a Maryland high school, filing income taxes, and intending to apply for permanent residency. Why? This.

Question 6, voting YES will establish that Maryland’s civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license. Why? This.

and 

Question 7, voting NO will prevent the expansion of commercial gambling. Why? This & this. 

Most importantly, let your voice be heard. GO VOTE!

Happy Friday : Ligeti's Rain Music

Gyorgy Ligeti's Ricercata: the 7th movement makes a good listen for stormy weather.

Pick of the Week: Occasional Symphony

Today we're launching a new series on the blog called "Pick of the Week." Each week we will attempt to highlight a different concert or event in the Baltimore area. Most of the time they will be related to new music, sometimes they won't. You'll just have to come back and see. These will be events we'll be going to, so introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you!

This week's pick is the Occasional Symphony's presentation of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.  

Set to music by Baltimore's own composers, Scott Lee and James Young, and the most ominous music from the 19th and 20th centuries, this screening includes a creepy carnival, murder and an infamous sleepwalker. Join us as we celebrate All Hallows' Eve- we're just sorry Halloween only comes once a year.

Yeah, us too!  We can't wait.

9pm 
2640 Space
October 31, 2012

BTW, did you know composer James Young's birthday is Halloween? Let's show him some love.

If you know of a great event and want to point our nose towards it, give us a shout at info@outerspacesmusic.org!  

Music Space

Have you ever thought of what music does to a space you’re in? A dirty bar becomes an energized party. A stage becomes a living loudspeaker. A cathedral becomes a place of worship. An ascetic studio becomes a creative workshop. And so on…

Yes. I am sure you have thought of this. But have you thought of what a space does to the music being played?

Let’s start with an example and the wrong lesson learned from it.

More after the break...

Happy Friday : Chopin + Moog

Moog-Fest begins tomorrow! Join us for a little pre-partying.