… So goes the first line in A GOOD AMERICAN. And it’s true – there’s a lot of music in the book. There’s a reason why the cover has a cornet with notes spilling out of it. The story begins with a love affair ignited by the power of song, and throughout the novel, music plays a central role in …
The Simpsons, Naked
Gratuitous headlines designed to get your attention? You betcha. This is another post about singing. I know there are some people out there who maybe don’t (yet) appreciate these little nuggets of barbershop glory, but you know what? Needs must, people. There’s a whole lot of it in the book, so cowboy up, cupcakes. Where was I? Oh yes. So, …
When Musical Genres Attack
The story so far: I wrote here about my first cautious steps into the netherworld of barbershop singing. Then earlier this week I re-posted something I wrote a while ago about rap music. Neither genre, I will be honest, is where my natural musical tastes lie. I do like a spot of jazz, however, and regular readers of this blog will …
Glee!
So, yeah, about this book. No title as of right now, it’s true, but still much to tell you about. One of the major themes in the new book is singing. The story tells the tale of three generations of one family, and everyone sings. In particular, there are four brothers who sing unaccompanied barbershop harmony together. Now, it would …