How Music Works with Howard Goodall: Melody [Episode 1] FULL


Title: How Music Works with Howard Goodall – Episode 01: Melody
Producer: Channel 4, David Jeffcock, Howard Goodall (presenter)
Description: Why does melody affect us so deeply, from the moment we are born? Tunes touch our deepest emotions, and are capable of inspiring love, sorrow, faith, and hope. But how does a melody actually work?  In this film, composer Howard Goodall looks at melody’s basic elements. Why are some melodic shapes common to all cultures across the world? Can successful melodies be written at random? If not, what are the familiar melodic patterns composers of all types of music have fallen back on again and again, and why do they work?

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Krush Groove Movie Discussion with Nelson George 3/1/2013

On March 1, 2013 Nelson George hosted a screening and discussion of the 1985 hip-hop movie Krush Groove, the panelists were Bill Stephney and Bill Adler. Held at NJPAC in Newark, NJ. Read more of this post

Breakin’ (1984) – FULL MOVIE

Breakin Movie Poster
Everyone loves a good throwback movie on Saturdays.  So, this week, we decided to try to start a tradition and present some of our favorite music oriented movies.  This week, we are happy to enjoy Breakin‘ with all of you.  This seminal movie features some of the top break dancers of the early eighties.  Set to a hip soundtrack reminiscent of the early 80s electro, post disco sound, this movie sizzles.  Enjoy!

Description from imdb.com:

Breakin’: A struggling young jazz dancer (Lucinda Dickey) meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds. Features ICE-T in his film debut as a club MC. Read more of this post

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