“It’s necessary to say now, ‘We’re not OK with this, but at the same time we also need to defend the principle of academic freedom.’ What we teach is largely, within reason, our prerogative. And that includes David Gilmour. We just have to be honest about what it is we teach.”
Tag: 09.27.13
Why Are Filmies So Obsessed WIth Director’s Cuts?
Among cinema fans, the “director’s cut” mystique is huge – but are those movies usually any better than the studio cut?
How Do We Create National Music Standards For Public Schools?
We focus on creativity, of course (and revision). “By doing all this we allow [students] to see themselves, their work, and their life through a new, creative lens.”
The Same Old, With Updated iTunes Radio Twist: Streaming Services And (Vs.?) Musicians
One label owner: “If the streaming services like Spotify become a predominant model, then very few if any labels can survive on that kind of money. It’s certainly better than people stealing music.”
Hollywood: More Gay-Friendly On-Screen Than Off?
In survey responses, LGBT actors say that job discrimination still exists – though things appear to be improving.
New Culture Of Ballet Start-Ups Is Vibrant – And Flexible
According to a Dance/USA survey, small companies “are holding more performances (up 3%) and bringing in more audience members (up 12%). Ticket revenue rose 14%, though only in New York.”
Why City Opera’s Risky Reboot Attempt Failed
“Two years later, as it prepares to wind up its affairs, company officials, former board members and experts in the field say the very steps City Opera took to save itself may have hurt it as much as they helped.”
This Record Label Picked A Fight With The Precise Person It Should Never Have Messed With
If you’re going to send a takedown notice to someone using your music in a video, maybe make sure that “someone” isn’t one of the most famous copyright attorneys in the world.
Christie’s Opens For Business In Mainland China With $25M Auction In Shanghai
“The most expensive item sold was a ruby necklace, which achieved $3.4 million. … Western art rarely appears in auction sales in Hong Kong and China, but the firm sold three such works” – Picasso’s Homme assis ($1.9 million), Calder’s Black 2-2-6 ($1.5 million) and Warhol’s Diamond Dust Shoes ($784,000).
Could Ballerinas’ Brains Hold The Secret To Treating Vertigo?
“Years of training in ‘spotting’, the technique of quickly and repeatedly bringing your gaze to two specific points in front and behind you, certainly helps, but new research suggests that the brain’s ability to adapt plays a powerful role. And it could help better treat and diagnose people who suffer from chronic dizziness.”