Blitzen Trapper: Furr
By far one of the best records released in 2008. This record by Portland's experimental folk group "Blitzen Trapper" is among the greatest I've heard in a while. All songs are crafted with the utmost care and with a visionary creativity. Check this band out for sure!
Placebo: Battle For The Sun
An incredible new album from one of Britain's greatest bands. A unique and powerful voice leads this power-trio's unique sound.
M. Ward: Hold Time
M. Ward's latest offering serves up a new batch of amazing material. A modern-day troubadour, Ward writes introspective and poignant music reflective of the society we live in.
Gandharvas: A Soap Bubble And Inertia
This debut record from one of London's best bands ever is an incredible piece of creative genius. Inspired songs reminiscent of Blind Melon crossed with Jane's Addiction in their indie prime.
Buddy Guy: Sweet Tea
A great record from a great artist. This is a good place to start if you're into Buddy's sound. Considered by many to be Buddy's best work.
Asian Dub Foundation: Rafi's Revenge
This classic record by English dub band Asian Dub Foundation is one for the collection, if you can find it. This record is innovative, different and very interesting. Check it out!
Alice in Chains: Black Gives Way To Blue
Alice in Chains, a band that is a necessary mention in terms of 90s musical canon, returns with a new album. Layne Staley's signature vocal is replaced by William DuVall, a voice that is respectful of the past of the band but also interested in carving a new future for them. This new record released September 29th is definitely worth a look.
Glenn White: The Audio Dictionary
Many terms and definitions native only to the audio field can be found in this book. Great reference for beginners to pros.
Huber & Runstein: Modern Recording Techniques
A great and updated resource for students of digital recording. This book encapsulates many important issues and introduces some advanced ones. A must for the serious student.
The SHDHS Music Department presents our final concert for this year. The event takes place on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00pm in the Large Gym at SHDHS. Graduates of the Music Program will be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the program, play with all groups, and even pick the tunes we play! Come on out and be part of the fun!
Cost? This one's on us!
Cabaret is again upon us, and you're asked to help promote the events. Attached to this post, please find our concert poster that you may download as a full-size PDF and print. You're asked to help promote this event by posting this anywhere you feel it might be noticed. Here are some other things you can do to help:
1) Most important: Practice your parts. People are paying good money to see you perform, and we want the music to sound as best as it can. Please spend some time with your parts and ensure you are contributing positively to the musical experience.
2) Sell tickets. This is music's largest fundraiser every year and the revenues are responsible for funding repairs to instruments, purchasing new music, subsidizing trip costs, bus costs and much more. Your help in selling tickets is appreciated.
2) Donate an item for our draw. Every year we have a draw for items donated generously by businesses and individuals in the community. If you, your parents or your employer would like to donate an item for our draw, we would certainly appreciate it.
Please click HERE to download the poster. [PDF Document, approx. 1.1MB]
Thank you for your contributions to this important event for our department. Please see Mr. Moore if you have any questions or need more tickets.
Attention All Music Students: Please find attached our concert promo for this Sunday's concert. Please print and post the poster anywhere you think would be beneficial, and spread the information around by any social networking means you have. Thanks for your help in getting people in seats!
Text info you may use:
On Sunday, February 24th at 2:00pm in the large gym, the SHDHS Music Department Hosts our annual Spring Concert. This concert features all of our SHDHS performing groups, and is a chance for us to debut our material we are planning to play in London at Musicfest Regionals, as well as a few other surprises. Admission is by donation, and we invite anyone and everyone out to enjoy the student's hard work. Please see the attached poster, and if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Isaac Moore by email or phone at 519-235-0880.
Poster:
Michael Clayton (Widescreen)
Michael Clayton is an intense legal drama that defies a number of conventions of the genre. A pleasant breath of fresh air in terms of Hollywood "drama", this film proves that all you need is a good story, told well, to make a great movie.
Back to the Future: The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen, 3 Discs)
A guilty pleasure, the Back to the Future trilogy is a standout work in the nostalgic minds of many. That said, there are some interesting cinematic techniques used to combine footage of the original with the sequels and some intelligent storytelling. Highly recommended.
Memento (Widescreen Limited Edition) [2 Discs]
The story of a man with short-term memory loss framed in a groundbreaking narrative shell. Director Chris Nolan tells this story in reverse, beginning with the end and working sequentially backwards towards the beginning of the situation. The direction forces viewers to question what a beginning and an end are, and allows us to feel as our main character does, never knowing what happened just before what is happening in the here and now. Brilliant.
Good Night, and Good Luck
"Without force-feeding its timely message, Good Night, and Good Luck illuminates history to enlighten our present, when the need for a free and independent press is more important than ever"
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