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Tuesday, November 22 2011

Francis Plagne: Tenth Volume of Maps

Australian Francis Plagne makes most straightforward release to date.


Tuesday, November 1 2011

Paul McCartney / London Classical Orchestra: Paul McCartney’s Ocean’s Kingdom

"Ocean's Kingdom" is Paul McCartney's first stab at scoring a ballet, but it glows with the same energy and suffers from the same shortcomings of his other classical works.


Friday, October 7 2011

Celebrating John Lennon’s 71st Birthday With Seven Underrated Songs

Though we instantly identify him with such hits as “Help!”, “I Am the Walrus”, “Imagine”, “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)”, and more, let’s look at seven of his lesser-known songs.


Monday, October 3 2011

CONTEST: Paul McCartney’s ‘Ocean’s Kingdom’ Orchestral Score Giveaway

Giveaway of Ocean's Kingdom just in time for its release on October 4th!


Thursday, September 29 2011

Musical Auteurism: Recognizing Genius

An album is not an insulated document, but rather something that breathes and grows within an artist's discography. I challenge music fans to not simply find songs or albums that they like (though certainly that has a completely worthwhile place), but to find entire discographies (from acknowledged classics to forgotten albums) to grow with over time.


Thursday, September 22 2011

Paul McCartney Discussing ‘Ocean’s Kingdom’; Premieres at NYC Ballet

World Premiere of Sir Paul McCartney's Ocean's Kingdom occurs tonight.


Friday, August 26 2011

Paul McCartney: 4 August 2011 - Cincinnati, OH

Even if McCartney YouTubed himself backing over a sackful of puppies in his SUV, thousands would still shell out hundreds to see the guy bang out "Hey Jude".


Wednesday, July 27 2011

Paul McCartney: Still on the run


Monday, July 25 2011

Paul McCartney: Busting a few myths


Thursday, July 7 2011

Ringo Starr’s 71st Birthday: A Life In Videos

Let’s take a look at some of the career highlights of one of the most well known drummers in music history.


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Erland & The Carnival: Trouble in Mind EP (Capsule Reviews) [9.Nov.10]
Celebrating 70 Years of John Lennon (Mixed Media) [7.Oct.10]
The Continuing Legacy of Buddy Holly (Mixed Media) [28.Sep.10]
Paul McCartney’s “Goodbye” (Mixed Media) [2.Sep.10]
Paul McCartney - “Kreen Akrore” (Sound Affects) [16.Aug.10]
Paul McCartney - “Teddy Boy” (Sound Affects) [26.Jul.10]
Paul McCartney - “Momma Miss America” (Sound Affects) [20.Jul.10]
Paul McCartney - “Oo You” (Sound Affects) [14.Jul.10]
Paul McCartney - “Man We Was Lonely” (Sound Affects) [9.Jul.10]
Paul McCartney - “Hot As Sun/Glasses” (Sound Affects) [28.Jun.10]
Paul McCartney - “Every Night” (Sound Affects) [21.Jun.10]
Celebrating 68 Years of Paul McCartney (Mixed Media) [18.Jun.10]
Paul McCartney - “Valentine Day” (Sound Affects) [9.Jun.10]
Paul McCartney - “The Lovely Linda” (Sound Affects) [26.May.10]
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