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Free Christmas Concert from the Berliner Philharmoniker
Or as they call it, “Merry ChRYTHMas” First the obligatory trailer: And the link which causes me great anguish because my broadband account’s speed does not surpass 50 kbps: Watch the free concert on the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall. You are welcome, and Merry Christmas.
恋におちたら Cover to Cheer Up Your Day
Can you smell it? Christmas is in the air. Though technically everything sappy and cheerful is going to feel Christmasy at this time of the year. So this song about the glories of endorphins released from sexual attraction fits Christmas perfectly. If you like this Goosehouse cover, make sure to tune in to their livestream …
Karandorie by Aki Okui
The minor key of the first few notes on an unfamiliar string instrument leading to a slightly morose yet hopeful vocal theme. This song is now a favourite of mine. More so if you know which animé employs it effectively as its ending theme. If you have the disposable income, its available on cdjapan. Still too …
Haiyore Nyaruko on Violin
太陽曰く燃えよカオス, the opening theme from 這いよれ!ニャル子さん spectacularly interpreted by TAM. I swear each slur of that bowstring is like a piercing arrow of concentrated fun.
The Full Sweets Parade
I curled up and died from the cuteness. Enough said.
Jeremy Denk’s Interview on Fresh Air
Jeremy Denk is one of my favourite musicians not only because he is a blogging classical pianist, but because his blog makes the most murderously complicated classical pieces accessible to the hoi polloi and non-professional musicians. For example, this blog post on Beethoven’s Hammerklavier (you can grab a free complete recording while listening to the …



