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Music

Documentary explores another side of Glenn Gould

Documentary explores another side of Glenn Gould

It's been more than a quarter century since Canadian pianist Glenn Gould died, yet fascination with him continues. A new documentary "Genius Within: the Inner Life of Glenn Gould" opened this weekend in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Imagine staying awake for 78 hours straight. Now, picture yourself playing music continuously over the course of those three-plus days, and actually, playing just one song, and stopping only for bathroom breaks.
by Chris Roberts

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At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

A mid-life crisis leads some people to buy expensive cars, take exotic trips, or even engage in illicit relationships. Journalist Geoff Edgers mid-life brought on a desire to try to get his favorite British band of the sixties to reform.
by Euan Kerr

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Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Singer-songwriter Meg Hutchinson says it's entirely appropriate that she's appearing at the Sinclair Lewis Writer's Conference this weekend, as she's always considered herself more of a writer than a musician.
by Euan Kerr

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Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

The Minneapolis band Roma di Luna is celebrating the release of its new CD this weekend. "Then the Morning Came" follows a theme of death and new life, reflecting the grief of band members who lost relatives recently, as well as their joy at becoming parents.
by Chris Roberts

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The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.

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