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...there to fill the middle ground. The Foo Fighters, under the direction of Dave Grohl, have managed to update their sound in tune with the times on each of their three releases. Their most recent album, There is Nothing Left to Lose, was a fusion of their trademark four-chord power punk with plaintive melodies and actual singing. "This is the album of which I am most proud," says Grohl. "It was turning 30 which did it. When you've been listening to punk and death metal since you were 13, you hit 30 and figure it might be nice...

Author: By Stacy A. Porter, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Foo Fighting: A preview of the upcoming Foo Fighters concert | 11/3/2000 | See Source »

...throwing a fiesta at the Roseland Ballroom in New York and she'll sing some songs from her new album. But Madonna didn't invite me. That's ok. I won't invite her to my It Boy and It Girl Mixer... Christina Aguilera is having vocal chord problems and had to cancel a slew of concerts again for the second time in a month. This sounds strangely similar to the string of "maladies" which sidelined Whitney Houston while she was off smoking the ganja... Karmic revenge seems to be a hot topic this week. I overheard...

Author: By Soman S. Chainani, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: In the (K)now | 11/3/2000 | See Source »

...Moser teaches according to a "lead sheet" method, in which only the melody of a pop song is read and played on the right hand, while the left hand - contrary to classical notation - follows along with chords that are written down as letters above the melody line. Moser leads us through what he calls "baby stuff" versions of Tom Dooley and When the Saints Go Marching In. The two most useful things I take away from the first lesson are a chord chart and Moser's advice on how to practice: "Swear in the name of Scott Joplin always...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Instant Piano for the Busy and Lazy | 10/19/2000 | See Source »

Striking a note of poetic justice in this chord of American disharmony, Monica Lewinsky has become the perfect exemplar of what's wrong with the system. Daughter of a well connected Beverly Hills doctor and family friend of a high rolling Democratic donor, Monica not only secured but was able to pursue her internship because she had the "in" and financial support...

Author: By Christopher M. Kirchhoff, | Title: Paying Servants for Their Service | 10/18/2000 | See Source »

...sparse and lacking depth. However, they found their groove quickly, and the next few tunes found Malone expertly demonstrating the breadth of his capabilities. He switched smoothly from fiery solos to contemplative, fragile pieces. Malone held the room silently captivated as he provided a distinctive bassline while flirting with chord melody standards...

Author: By Adrian Foo, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Jazz for a Quiet Friday Night | 10/13/2000 | See Source »

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