"Most people reach their mental peak between the ages of 35 and 40, then begin a steady decline that speeds up in the years before death"
Having just attending my 20th high school class reunion (you do the math), I was glad to read that in the news today.
Looks like I've got two good years left. I'd better get that application for Jeopardy in while there's still a chance.
Mental skills fade earlier than thought - Aging- msnbc.com:
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Josh Knight plays Cloud Forest
Here's a video of Josh Knight, a DMA student at OU, playing my piece Cloud Forest. Josh is a former student and is one of only two people other than me to play the piece (as far as I know). That will hopefully change soon. I'm finalizing the score and parts and will make it available on my website in the next week or two. Thanks to Josh and the quartet for putting this up on YouTube!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Summer Summary
School is back in session at UCA. That was a fast summer! It was a good one though. I went to Boston and New York and Atlanta, wrote a piece for Texas Christian University's percussion ensemble, attended my 20th high school reunion, hung out with friends old and new, and redecorated my house (or at least part of it). I'll get some pictures together and share the magic of the summer soon (for the 3 of you that might be interested).
In the meantime, here's a few things that I have enjoyed this summer.
Entourage - I finally gave in and watched all the episodes. One day, I watched twelve in a row. Once you get past the first season, everything really comes together. You gotta love Ari. He has the courage (or the stupidity) to say what the rest of us think :)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Funny show. Low budget, character driven insanity. Danny Devito is the best!
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog - Joss Wheedon continues to be the man. Neil Patrick Harris, Cap'n Mal, Felicia Day, and Moist are funny (and heartbreaking).
The Guild - Speaking of Felicia Day, The Guild is a little something she put together. Talk about low-budget character driven insanity, this is it. Second season coming soon (with a slightly higher budget).
Mirah - Check her out. I especially like the Advisory Committee CD, but it's all worth listening to. I've got a couple of new ones that I've barely had a chance to check out.
Elvis Costello - has been amazing me since the 80's (and amazing others since the 70's). Both his old and new stuff continue to blow me away.
1964 The Tribute - You can't see the Beatles in concert anymore, but you can see these guys. It's a great concert and a recreation which is both eerily accurate and moving. They tour a lot, so check them out when they stop in your town.
A Long Way Down - A great book by Nick Hornby. Give it a read!
In the meantime, here's a few things that I have enjoyed this summer.
Entourage - I finally gave in and watched all the episodes. One day, I watched twelve in a row. Once you get past the first season, everything really comes together. You gotta love Ari. He has the courage (or the stupidity) to say what the rest of us think :)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Funny show. Low budget, character driven insanity. Danny Devito is the best!
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog - Joss Wheedon continues to be the man. Neil Patrick Harris, Cap'n Mal, Felicia Day, and Moist are funny (and heartbreaking).
The Guild - Speaking of Felicia Day, The Guild is a little something she put together. Talk about low-budget character driven insanity, this is it. Second season coming soon (with a slightly higher budget).
Mirah - Check her out. I especially like the Advisory Committee CD, but it's all worth listening to. I've got a couple of new ones that I've barely had a chance to check out.
Elvis Costello - has been amazing me since the 80's (and amazing others since the 70's). Both his old and new stuff continue to blow me away.
1964 The Tribute - You can't see the Beatles in concert anymore, but you can see these guys. It's a great concert and a recreation which is both eerily accurate and moving. They tour a lot, so check them out when they stop in your town.
A Long Way Down - A great book by Nick Hornby. Give it a read!
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