“At a time when even PBS’ ‘Great Performances’ series has turned its back on dance, such network series as ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Fox’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ represent a new beginning for dance as a popular art, an affirmation of the work ethic, self-affirmation and above all, the sheer pleasure involved with dancing and watching others dance.”
Tag: 12.31.06
Are Albums Morphing Live?
“Maybe the album’s dead; but then, maybe it isn’t. It’s become a commonplace that albums are losing their authority as artistic entities as an increasing number of people buy music song by song via services like iTunes. So playing an album live helps artists regain a modicum of creative control. The experience is like listening to a playlist, but this time (as earlier) it’s the musicians and producers themselves who are devising it.”