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...Another October prize went to Kris Haines, 24, for his piece "The Obvious Child," in the "Brush With Fame" category. Haines wrote about his childhood obsession with the singer Paul Simon, and the star's enduring influence in his life. When Haines was a young, handicapped boy Simon took an interest in him and helped him find a career...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Writing Prize for the People, by the People | 10/9/2008 | See Source »

...Waiting for the moon and a love so true / It’s gonna see me through”), the song still sets the stage well for the album, as Trapper tries to remain catchy while exploring serious issues.In the third song, from which the album takes its name, singer-songwriter Eric Earley paints an intriguing picture of what it would be like to have his skin turn to fur and then to join a pack of wolves, only to return to society after years in the wilderness.As with many of their songs, “Furr” seems...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Blitzen Trapper | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

...just some randoms who decided to combine their love of global ethnic music with their snoozing troubles. Behind the ambience and space, the music is actually quite complex and sophisticated, especially given the band’s make-up: a duo of a multi-instrumentalist (Rob Barber) and a singer (Mary Pearson). From the very first song, “The Storm,” the band delves into its diverse musical lexicon with a melody reminiscent of traditional Indian folk music. Unfortunately, in the case of this particular track, Pearson’s nursery-rhyme lyrics and vocals don?...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: High Places | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

...does have a few remnants of Kings of Leon’s former feel, however. It can be heard in the pulsing, scratchy bass hook of “Crawl” and the heavily distorted and musically simple “Sex on Fire.” Lead singer Caleb’s strained southern drawl is still (mostly) present throughout, and there are moments where the album looks as though it’s making a u-turn back to true Kings of Leon form. Yet something’s still off. It all sounds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Kings of Leon | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

...part of this plan, Paulus has begun to line up productions for her 2009-2010 inaugural year. One of these works will be an adaptation of the ancient Greek drama “Prometheus Bound.” Paulus is already collaborating with Serj Tankian, the lead singer for System of a Down, and Steven Sater, co-producer of “Spring Awakening,” on the music, which will take its lyrics from Sater’s successful Broadway musical. SPACE ODYSSEY 2008Improving the relationship between the Harvard student community and the A.R.T. also includes rectifying...

Author: By Ama R. Francis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: What Would Paulus Do? | 10/3/2008 | See Source »

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