‘Don Carlos’: Verdi’s Paean for Liberty
What shall a young, liberty-loving prince do when his fiancé, a princess of a rival nation, is instead wed off ...
Tag: music
10 Great Pieces of Pre-American Christmas Music
Christmas season is here, and the signs are ubiquitous as the world celebrates the birth of Christ. One encounters lights, ...
Going Into the New Year, This Is What a Metal Christmas Song Taught Me About Time
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a song that truly reflects this holiday season’s tragedy: “Red Water (Christmas Mourning)” by Type ...
The Post-American World: How Megadeth’s Dystopia Illustrates the Ongoing Death of America
Megadeth's 2016 album, Dystopia, offers timely insight on the issues our nation currently faces and a strong message on how ...
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