Resurrecting a Minimoog
A celebration and extended riff on a classic Moog synthesizer. PS, I own one.
A Forgotten Gem: The Voyetra
In 1982, Keyboard magazine began running ads for a new synthesizer called The Voyetra Eight. Was it too far ahead of its time?
The Orgo Experience
It's Wednesday, 5pm, and I'm nervously awaiting my grade in Organic Chemistry, the class I've been quietly suffering through since January. I've been getting anxious, speculative texts from classmates…
The Ten Steps of Glycolysis
Glycolysis (glycol: “sugar”, lysis: “to split”) is the process by which a six carbon glucose molecule is broken down, or catabolized, into a pair of three carbon pyruvate molecules. Doing so releases energy…
Protein Classifications
Tertiary Structure: the arrangement of secondary structure (sheets, helices, and loops) within a single polypeptide. Quaternary Structure: arrangement of several polypeptides within a protein complex that performs a specific…
Amino Acid Structure and Shape
Notes from the edx/harvardX biochemistry class (2015) The amino acid sequence is the protein’s primary structure. The chemical nature of the polypeptide and the constraints creates its…
The Amino Acids
Notes from the edx/harvardX biochemistry class (2015) A protein is a linear polymer, or polypeptide, of amino acids, each linked by a peptide bond. Proteins are responsible for the…
Reversible Pairs
The math of reversible numbers, e.g., 123 and 321; 40012 and 21004, etc.
Houston Rap, The Book
On the Walker/Beste book, "Houston Rap"
Percival (Thelonious Ellison) Everett
Write like you talk. Play like you walk. On last night's reading at Brazos Bookstore.
No Rhyme, No Reason: Farewell, George Duke
We all have our idols and today one of mine fell. George Duke, the veteran pianist, producer, and songwriter, passed away last night in Los Angeles at the age…
Kurstin, Kurstin
About "the guy" from The Bird and The Bee and his knack for writing hit songs for others.
The bands OF Montreal
I love Montreal and you should too. My reasons and a playlist.
Kerala: Judaism, Communism
Mattanchery in Kochi’s western district is a popular tourist destination notable for its eclectic blend of historical sites and bazaars. One of its most famous neighborhoods is an area…
RIP Derrick Lewis
I just received the horrible news that bassist Derrick Lewis, one of Houston’s finest musicians, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle this weekend. This is a senseless…
“Celeste and Jesse Forever” Soundtrack
A well-crafted compilation soundtrack can energize a film. It can also provide a launchpad for new artists. Stina Nordenstam and The Cardigans both benefited enormously from their appearance on…
Yacht Rock
On what made Yacht Rock tick. Also a transcription of Suddenly and why it's better than you think.
Next Up: India
Well it’s official. I’m going to India. I leave at the end of August and stay for 12 days. The flight home will add another day, so with jet lag…
Tiny Desk Concert: Marketa Irglova
We need more of this in the world — two unaffected artists straight-up making music, no gimmicks, no pizzazz. Marketa Irglova and the talented newcomer Aida Shahghasemi performed a…
electronic minimalism: listen
Beautifully strange music from a composer in Spain named José Manuel Berenguer, a.k.a. ‘jmb’. Free mp3s on his website, though he strongly suggests that you contact him for higher quality…
Bill Hanley: Genius
The man who single-handedly invented the concert sound system. File under: amazing people deserving wider recognition.
A Glass, Darkly
Had an amazing day in NYC today. We walked endlessly, photographing architecture and odd window displays, consuming epic amounts of cappuccino, admiring a city we once called home. Late…
