by Bob Martin | Apr 10, 2011 | Art, Blogroll, music
Lisa Hannigan
Interpretation is also creativity. There was a time when everyone, singer and musician would perform or record music that had been introduced by another artist. There must be at least 20 versions of “Round Midnight” or “Lover Man” none of which are copies of the others. Having someone re-interpret music opens it up to a new audience and possibly invigorates old audience. In the 1970’s everyone wanted to do their own material and their audience settled for music that needed to sound the same, every time. We got locked into lip-sync, digital overdubbing and fireworks.
I’ve listened to Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin” maybe thousands of times in the 1960’s, when the times did change. Overtime, listening to the original, I remember the words but not the meaning. On the Imagine Project, Hancock, Lisa Hannigan and The Chieftans have me paying attention again.
The “Imagine Project” may or may not be as big of a commercial success as Herbie Hancock’s last two compilation albums and success is not the goal here. What is important I feel is that songs like Peter Gabriel’s “Don’t Give Up”, which was first released almost 25 years ago, gets a hearing by a new audience.
by Bob Martin | Apr 1, 2011 | Art, Exhibits, Museums
A collaboration between the Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography University of Arizona, “Inspired Vision” is an exhibit of two photographers, Brett Weston and Sonya Noskowiak who’s work is glorious in its simplicity while making you aware that what they achieved was far more complicated. The work on display is beautiful.
© 1981 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents CCP Rights & Reproductions
I’ve seen many of the photographs before and seeing them all together impressed me even more. Not sure how long this exhibit will be up, the original end date was March 13th. If you are in the area, its well worth the visit.
by Bob Martin | Mar 27, 2011 | Art, Artist, Creativity, Exhibits
Joan Waters open studio, exhibition and sale at 2141 E. Cedar Street, #1, Tempe, AZ 85281, April 16th from 9am to 5pm.
New sculpture and paintings, works in progress, unique functional and gift items, original
calendar watercolors, refreshments and more.
blog: http://joanwaters.wordpress.com
by Bob Martin | Mar 25, 2011 | Artist, Events, Exhibits, Galleries
Last night was the artist reception for Patsy Lowry at Riva Yares Gallery and I stopped by to say hello to my new and very impressive friend, and to enjoy the brilliance of her work. When I arrived Patsy was standing outside of the gallery greeting each visitor with her joyous smile and energy. A great show with an appreciative crowd.
by Bob Martin | Mar 21, 2011 | Art, Museums
2010 Martinis and Masterpieces
Martinis & Masterpieces is The Annual cocktail party and fund-raising auction celebrating the Phoenix Arizona Arts & Business Council’s work in supporting the nonprofit arts and health and human services communities. This years event is once again at the Phoenix Children’s Museum, a great backdrop for this fun event.
