Music
Who is Brazzaville?
I was talking to a friend of mine and was asked what music have I been listening to lately. I listed off a few but when I came to band, Brazzaville, he was dumbfounded. He had never heard of them. It didn’t surprise me. Even though the the main guy from Brazzaville grew up... »
Enter the Squirrel Dragon
Here is a quick video I put together in response to “Squirrel Fight” that was posted on YouTube. I added Lalo Schifrin’s “Enter the Dragon” score to this with some minor editing to the original post. It’s amazing how this music goes with anything. I used it before for a work video I put... »
Brazzaville in Echo Park
I first heard the group Brazzaville back in 2003 really quite by accident. I had just set up my computer network at our condo and I wanted to check out the download speeds using our new DSL. A friend of mine from a previous computer company I had a worked for had a few... »
Skyler’s New Drum Set
Here is a short video of Skyler when he first saw his new drum set for his 2nd birthday. He really loves them. Even though it’s for a 3 year old, the next day he had figured out how to use the bass drum pedal. Enjoy! »
Skyler’s “Music is Everywhere” Video
I created a 20 minute slide show for my son for his 2nd birthday. This is just one of the songs that is in the slideshow. He really loves drumming so here is a little show case of that. The music is great; it’s performed by The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. They have so... »
Long Beach City College Choir Concert
So here is my plug for my wife’s choirs at Long Beach City College. <plug> A Mother’s Day Celebration in Song featuring Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem Sunday, May 10, 2009 2:00 PM Admission: $10 Students/Seniors: $5 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 370 Junipero Ave. Long Beach, CA 90814 </plug> »
Long Beach City College Spring Concert
Skye’s choir had a great performance for their end of year concert. Mom and Dad came along to listen to the choir. This time they were able to hear them in a concert hall instead of from a high school auditorium like how it was during the LBCC tour to Mammoth. Skyler did great... »
Long Beach Choir Tour 2008 — Mammoth
Well, it’s been a couple of days since returning from Mammoth and I can still feel the effects of the long weekend. Glad to be home. Not glad to be at work If you click on the photo it will take you over to my Picasa gallery page. There are more photos there and... »
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Last night we went to see the South African singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. Up until this point I never really thought much of the group. All I knew of them was that they sang backup to Paul Simon on his 1986 “Graceland” album. They harmonized and sounded cool. Well... »
Spring Mother’s Day Concert
Skye’s concert went off without a hitch. The program was well developed and the audience was a nice size.At the end of the concert, Skye’s students presented her with a baby bassinet, a baby car seat, diapers, some baby clothes and a baby blanket. It was really nice and thoughtful of the choir for... »

