“Un-Block The Music” had the great pleasure of speaking with Kathryn Bostic fresh off of her Berklee 2018-19 Film Scoring Artist Residency. She immediately expressed how exciting it was to mentor students in any way she could to “encourage their self-expression and their individuality.” Kathryn is a composer, singer-songwriter, pianist and vocalist. She is the... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” was just writing up an interview I did with the very lovely, very talented Kathyrn Bostic who was recently named Scoring Artist In Residence at Berklee College of Music. Although we weren’t talking about the election during the interview, we did talk about the need for arts in the schools. If you... Continue Reading →
While music has become more accessible, that convenience has come at a sacrifice to recording quality, and the METAlliance is trying to change that. “Un-Block The Music” attended the Audio Engineering Show (AES) in New York and sat in on the panel which was headed by the METAlliance founding members, top engineers and producers, Al... Continue Reading →
At The Audio Engineering Show in New York City about 10 days ago, “Un-Block The Music” was sitting in the audience listening to the METAlliance about their mission which is to bring back quality recording. Whether it is Drake or Tony Bennett being recorded, it should sound as good as it can sound. We should... Continue Reading →
I remember the first time I heard “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the radio. I was so….confused! All I knew was…I loved it. Queen became one of my favorite bands. I hope the new Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” that hits theaters this Friday, November 2, will do the band’s talent justice. In the meantime, for fun…go... Continue Reading →
One stop shopping continues to be the theme of recording studios that “Un-Block The Music” has had the privilege to visit lately. Manhattan Center Studios is no exception to that. However, these studios offer another special advantage. They are connected to two large venue spaces, The Hammerstein Ballroom and The Grand Ballroom as well as... Continue Reading →
“Desperate Measures” will end its run at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 28 it was announced Monday. This makes me so sad. You won’t see many reviews on “Un-Block The Music” because I know how difficult it is to put on a show, and all of the blood, sweat and tears that go into it. However,... Continue Reading →
This is an exciting week for Un-Block The Music. The Audio Engineering Show (AES) opens tomorrow at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. If you are not familiar with the Javits Center, it is in the middle of Manhattan, close to studios and theater. Un-Block The Music is trying to re-connect with the studios... Continue Reading →
As I walked by the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, home to the Broadway sensation, “Hamilton,” I was struck and seriously surprised by the audience standing on line. Perhaps it was the time of day, a Wednesday matinee, but the majority of those waiting were older…dare I say…my age and above? I get... Continue Reading →
As a New Yorker, I am constantly on the move. For “Un-Block The Music,” I am running from one interview to the next; one show to the next; writing articles; emailing; talking on the phone….you get the picture. Sometimes, I would just like to take a deep breath, sit still and concentrate on one project. ... Continue Reading →
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