Music

October 24, 2021

30+ Creative Gifts for Music Lovers and Musicians

For many, music is much more than a song on the radio—it's a way of life. Music is tied up in special moments and memories, whether it's the song you danced to at prom or the tune that reminds you of your first love. Musicians and music lovers take their passion to a whole new level by dedicating themselves to every aspect of the craft.

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August 31, 2021

11-Year-Old Nandi Bushell Performs ‘Everlong’ Live With Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters

Embed from Getty Images Eleven-year old Nandi Bushell has quickly become an internet sensation, due mainly to her amazing musical talent. The young drum prodigy has also garnered a lot of attention in 2020 when she initiated an epic virtual drum battle with famous musician Dave Grohl. Months after Bushell’s legendary drum-off with the Foo Fighters frontman, she finally got to meet him in person.

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May 31, 2021

Watch Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band Play a Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’

Those who serve in the U.S. military are often separated from their families for long periods of time. This can be taxing on the mental health of soldiers, but Six-String Soldiers of the United States Army Field Band are turning to music to deal with the pain of missing home. The band recently performed a cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, live on location in Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.

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March 24, 2021

Watch Four Talented Musicians Use Only One Cello to Play a Difficult Classical Piece

Nowadays, many people find classical music old-fashioned and boring. But, that's just not the case; innovations are continually developing in the genre thanks to contemporary musicians and composers intent on melding the classical tradition with modern elements. Weiner Cello Ensemble 5+1, “an untraditional cello ensemble” founded by Gerhard Kaufmann, exemplifies this idea. Their inventive performances seek to provide a fresh take on classical pieces.

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