Category Archives: music

Work in Progress #4: Failure of Memory

Posted on November 5, 2012 by randomyriad

My friend stirs her drink some more, staring at the straw blankly. “They got us to Switzerland in ’39. I was 7 years old,” she says still looking at the straw. “My sister says by that time I was accompanying … Continue reading →

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Cinema as Poetry: Araya and Reveron

Posted on January 30, 2012 by randomyriad

  I just experienced Reveron and Araya, the only two films made by Venezuelan director Margot Benecerraf. An amazing combination of poetry, music and images, they both are framed in the daily cycle of light to dramatize very different subjects. … Continue reading →

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The New Pornographers Rock Very Tightly

Posted on May 7, 2011 by randomyriad

Drummers are interesting. They are definitely a good reason to see a band play live. The drumming is a sensory experience that you must be in the room to fully appreciate. Often the drums are what drives the music, its … Continue reading →

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Century #3: Clouds

Posted on February 2, 2011 by randomyriad

August 4, 1991  the short war was over. Derek came to the city. The city was clicking and buzzing with raw, nervy energy. Even though he was no good at playing the games that lead to advancement, his skill with … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: November 2010

Posted on January 12, 2011 by randomyriad

Winter Comes Early November 1San Francisco Giants’ Pat Burrell (left to right) Brian Wilson, Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers to win Game 5 of the Major League Baseball championship and to clinch the World … Continue reading →

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