Music Blog

You've read the book, you've seen the movie, maybe you've even seen the old movie. But have you heard the opera? In 1999, the Metropolitan Opera commissioned John Harbison to write an opera of "The Great Gatsby" in honor of music director James Levine's 25th anniversary with the company. Harbison also wrote the libretto and a dozen jazz-age style songs which are included in the . . . more »

Did you see the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 9th? The show, which recognizes excellence in Broadway theater, opened with a number that caused critic Linda Holmes to ask, "Is This the Greatest Award Show Opening Ever?" The other reason to see the show was to get a look at the best of the Broadway season. However if you want more than a look and . . . more »

"Never had an audience heard music so brutal, savage, aggressive, and apparently chaotic; it hit the public like a hurricane, like some uncontrolled primeval force." - Roman Vlad, musicologist, composer "Some of the most controversial notes ever composed ..." - Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor "The most important piece of music of the 20th century" - Leonard Bernstein, composer, conductor "If that is a bassoon, then . . . more »

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I think there are only three things America will be known for 2,000 years from now when they study this civilization: the Constitution, jazz music and baseball. Gerald Early 1952–, American Author As I was watching a recent San Francisco Giants game, I decided to turn off the sound (the cheers of the opposing team was just too distracting) and I put on the . . . more »

Radiohead has been one of my favorite bands for years, and I know more about them than is probably healthy...haha. I've often been asked what is the best way to get into the band, in what order should their albums be listened, and just general questions about how to delve into their catalog. It's easy to dismiss Radiohead as the band who hit it big . . . more »

Great science fiction isn't necessarily contained in a book. Many musicians over the years have written science fiction stories, sometimes in one song, sometimes over the course of an entire album. I couldn't possibly include all of them in one post, so I've limited myself to my favorites: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Space Oddity by David . . . more »

We just keep ordering new music for your local SCCLD libraries. These are the newest titles that you can place a request on. Check out the full list of titles here. Interested in more Teen stuff??? Check out the SCCLD Teen Page. Here are some of the highlights from the latest order. Volume 3 by She & Him Right Place, Right Time by Olly Murs . . . more »

With the opening last week of Iron Man 3, the official season of the blockbuster has begun and you can enjoy the great sounds of the newest big films at your local SCCLD Library. Discover more about great movies and music by checking out our Music & Movies blog! Iron Man 3 Heroes Fall: Original Soundtrack Ready aim fire (Imagine Dragons) -- Some kind of . . . more »

Here is just some of the great new music available to request at your local SCCLD library! Check out the complete list of new rock/rap/r&b/pop music. Interested in more Teen stuff??? Check out the SCCLD Teen Page. Save Rock and Roll by Fall Out Boy When It Was Now by Atlas Genius Paramore by Paramore I Am Not A Human Being II by Lil Wayne . . . more »