How do you break into songwriting and producing? “Un-Block The Music” has been fortunate enough to hear a lot of amazing stories over the last two years. Songwriter/Producer, Joe Solo is the latest to share his journey and advice. What I love about Joe is his honesty. He won’t promise to make you a star,... Continue Reading →
Previously Unheard Music Comes From “Rent’s” Late Composer Jonathan Larson
At last, Ghostlight Records will release previously unheard music from “Rent” Composer, Jonathan Larson! “Rent” is tied for first in terms of “Un-Block The Music’s” favorite musicals of all time! Of course, I watched the quasi-live broadcast of “Rent” Sunday night on Fox. In case, you weren’t watching, one of the leads, Brennin Hunt, broke... Continue Reading →
What Could “Anastasia” & James Taylor Have In Common?…Frank Filipetti
What could Foreigner, James Taylor, Broadway’s “Anastasia” and “Wicked” have in common? Grammy-winning music producer, engineer and mixer Frank Filipetti. “Un-Block The Music” had the pleasure of chatting with him recently about the many stages of his career and why he was one of the first big name producers to embrace digital technology. Franks’ early... Continue Reading →
Random Farms Kids Theater Started By Anya Wallach At 16, Offers More Than Acting
What do Next To Normal’s Jennifer Damiano and Dear Evan Hansen’s Noah Galvin have in common? Random Farms Kids Theater in Elmsford, NY. What “Un-Block The Music” loves about Random Farms Kids Theater is a theme of empowerment for all. While the group’s fabulous productions of of A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, and Urinetown are... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” Is Back!
Hi fans of "Un-Block The Music!" Haven’t posted in a while as I was on Jury Duty…But, I will be back in the saddle tomorrow, hoping to have a story up by Wednesday at the latest. There are great things to look forward to including info about Broadway ‘s “Anastasia” vinyl release, interviews with Yamaha... Continue Reading →
GRAMMY Winning Producers Call For Better Sounding Music
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 →
iHeart Radio To Blast “Bohemian Rhapsody” On Radio Stations Nov. 1
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 →
Brazilian Recording Studio, Sonastério Creates A “Sound Monastery”
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 →
BerkleeNYC’s Redesign Of Famed Power Station To Breathe Life Into The Studio Business & Education
What I loved most about visiting the famed Power Station recording studio in Manhattan recently is that, the philosophy of its new owner, BerkleeNYC, is like mine. “Un-Block The Music”! Stephen Webber, executive director, walked me around the famed recording space and spoke about BerkleeNYC’s plans for the future. “New York is the place of... Continue Reading →
Jacob Brandt Takes Time To Talk About His Folk Musical, “1969: The Second Man,” Opening Tonight In New York
It’s opening night! Jacob Brandt’s “1969: The Second Man” will premiere at the Fourth Street Theatre, as part of Next Door at New York Theatre Work Shop. After working on this show for five years, Jacob’s musical vision of the second man on the moon has finally landed on the stage for a limited run... Continue Reading →