This video is Eric Whitacre conducting the Sprague High School Concert Choir for his piece 'Lux Aurumque.' The performance at Avery Fisher Hall featured the Choir from Oregon singing eight of Whitacre's works, including the world premiere of his 'Animal Crackers Vol. II' based on the poems of Ogden Nash. Whitacre himself conducted all of his own works.
16 March 2009
CHRIS MILLS @ Union Hall - Pi Day 2k9 (3/14/09)
Chris Mills is living the dream, calling all comrades living in the aftermath to smash atoms. Does this sound a bit familiar? If you feel a strange sense of comic fanboy nerddome, don't be alarmed. It only indicates that you are absolutely right. Chris Mills loves comics. And we love Chris Mills.
On a slightly chilly night in Park Slope, Chris rocked his own face off. It was a formidable feat of awesome, which is no overstatement. Performing songs from his latest album, Living in the Aftermath, and some of his earlier work, Chris and his band regaled the crowd with songs about everything from dictators (Hitler and Tojo) to true love (aww). His energy was infectious (rabid?) and the crowd was obviously prepared to bop around. And request "more waltzes!"
After a few weeks in Europe, Chris should be back in town with more U.S. dates.
For the record, Mills thinks the Watchmen movie is a poor representation of the original graphic novel. Also that Zach Snyder is a god-awful director with no artistry.
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