2013-12-29

“Friend or Foe”

“Friend or Foe” (live) – t.A.T.u.

Life doesn’t always make sense, but live music — that makes sense.

2013-12-09

Sam Coulson Solo

Unaccompanied guitar solo – Sam Coulson (on Asia tour)

If you want to be a “phenom,” it helps if you can play guitar like this.

2013-11-22

“Heaven on Earth”

Life, Love & Hope is the first Boston album in the Twitter era. The song “Heaven on Earth” reminds us that life and work can be hard sometimes. (Album release announcement)

2013-10-09

“Ponder The Mystery”

“Ponder The Mystery” – William Shatner

Just a long list of things to think about. The new single.

2013-09-06

“Home Again”

“Home Again” – Elton John

Thinking of taking a trip for the weekend? A piano player from England has a destination to suggest.

2013-09-02

“Holy Lamb”

“Holy Lamb” (live) – Yes

Reaching out for peace, from the Big Generator tour.

2013-08-29

“New”

“New” – Paul McCartney

It’s fresh. It’s peppy. It’s out there. The new Paul McCartney single. Album in 7 weeks.

2013-08-26

“Children’s Concerto”

“Children’s Concerto” (live on piano) – Patrick Moraz

Written as a Moody Blues prelude, but perhaps better heard on solo piano. From the 1995 Windows of Time tour.

2013-08-17

“Let’s Drive”

“Let’s Drive” – John Oates

A smooth and passionate new single. The perfect song for a sunny weekend.

2013-08-15

“The Reflex”

Video download. Because Duran Duran Appreciation Day.

2013-07-18

From Here There & Everywhere promo

From Here There & Everywhere promo - Circa

2013-07-06

Belly Dancing Workshop

Legendary Atlantic City belly dancer Soraya demonstrates a few of the essentials of belly dance.

2013-07-02

Rockshow Trailer

The concert film of Wings at their peak, on their 1976 tour. Why is it available only now, after all these years? Don’t ask — just watch this one-minute trailer.

2013-05-29

“Craigslist”

“Craiglist” – “Weird Al” Yankovic

You can call it a tribute if you want . . . if packing peanuts is your idea of a tribute . . .

2013-05-02

“Ice Dreams”

“Ice Dreams.” Arctic Sea Ice Minimum Volumes 1979-2012. Computer visualization and music by Andy Lee Robinson.

2013-04-27

“Maybe I’m Amazed”

“Maybe I’m Amazed” – Wings

The new concert film from ages ago. In cinemas next month.

2013-03-09

Sound City

A streaming preview of the Sound City: Real to Reel soundtrack at NPR:

2013-03-08

“Bad Reputation”

“Bad Reputation” – Willie Basse

A Thin Lizzy tribute track, with Mitch Perry on guitar.

2013-03-01

“XI”

“XI” – January’s Cloak

From FAWM 2013, here is a new neo-Baroque keyboard composition.

2013-02-19

“Frozen”

“Frozen” – Orianthi

Brittle guitar licks can still bite — maybe that’s it means to be “Frozen.” The new single from the forthcoming album with Dave Stewart producing.

2013-01-31

“The Rain Song”

“The Rain Song” – Brian Tichy and friends

Continuing the Led Zeppelin tribute theme, here is a new live performance of one of Led Zeppelin’s familiar guitar tunes by a band of top-tier Los Angeles musicians (some with ties to England).