Archive for December, 2007

Saturday Photograph

Thursday Links

“Self and the needs of the moment drop away, and we become bewitched by the world’s fascinating aural colours, or if it’s music, by the mysterious order in the notes - which for a moment puts us in order too.” Is listening to music for its own sake such a bad thing?
“How reliant are you [...]

Alpacas Still Available, Folks

I’m working this week at World Vision, a place where overhearing things like, “We’ve still got some alpacas left, so that’s good. We’re getting down on turkeys, though.” is completely normal.
Getting used to the office routine, particularly commuting, is a bit of a challenge after freelancing for so long but much to Miss Mussel’s [...]

Saturday Photograph

Triple Dog

Vanity Fair presents The Department Store Santa Dare. Here are a few highlights.
One-Point Dares
2. Tell a mother and child waiting behind you that Santa’s throne is made of Blitzen.
3. Rehearse your child so that when Santa asks what the tyke wants, he or she bursts into tears and says, “I just want Mommy and Daddy [...]

Hours of Excitement Courtesy of LuftPost

The thrills know no bounds here at OM HQ. Yesterday’s mailbag (the one that is still toted around by a real person) brought these aural delights to Miss Mussel’s corner of the universe.
The First Vienna Vegetable Orchestra — Automate
Sergej Mohntau– Gummihandschuhdudelsack* (Rubberglovebagpipes)
Musical instruments are used as utensils and objects of utility as musical [...]

Wednesday Links

Matthew Guerrieri marks the beginning of Hannukah with a brilliant art and crafts project.
Classical Convert has more thoughts on how realtime liner notes could work….Living Linernotes. (That suggestion’s on the house, Ben) Hopefully this interesting idea won’t languish forever in the “Good But Impractical” pile for too long. It really could revolutionize listening [...]