Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

She Said, My Topic is Dizzy Gillespie

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

This morning I am remembering accepting Dixmont’s First Selectman’s invitation to serve as one of three judges of a public speaking contest for grade school kids. Not that I felt qualified to do so! The second speaker, as I recall, … Continue reading →

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Revisiting My Life in Music: The Rise of Writing Influences

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’ve written about some of my key musical influences. But what about my writing influences? When did that start? I am surprised I cannot pinpoint a specific moment when I fell in love with writing. My parents were … Continue reading →

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Rhythm: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: All that’s missing is the hamster wheel.] http://www.ultimate-guitar.com Today in Crazy Instruments: Meet Yamaha’s 360-Degree Spherical Drum Kit 04/18/2015 [W]e…present you Raijin, Yamaha’s 360-degree spherical drum set. [T]he kit allows musicians to take on a different approach to … Continue reading →

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Are Drummers a Dying Breed?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Linn Drum (Photo courtesy VintageSynth.com) A Drum Forum drummer using the name “homeby5” has thread titled, “Are We a Dying Breed?” “When I was young I was attracted like crazy to live music with one catch….they had to have a … Continue reading →

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Stradivarius Tympani: Like Itzhak Perlman, Only Louder

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: Three musical discoveries in this story: The Stradivarius drums, a copyist mistake in a Vivaldi concerto, and the identity of the musician for whom Stradivarius built the tympani. Nice.] A Sale Is Booming: Rare Stradivarius Drums Up For Auction … Continue reading →

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