Category Archives: Music

Monsters, Directors Labs and Cabarets, Oh My!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Doug

Here’s one of the many lovely Pandora music discoveries I’ve made recently that seems to fit the current state of my life. The band is called Phantogram, song’s called When I’m Small. Projects update time! 2013 has brought a bunch … Continue reading →

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2012: A Year of Accomplishments

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Doug

The Flaming Lips - Fight Test. The first track from their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, as well as the opening number in the new musical that recently premiered at La Jolla Playhouse under the same name. The show was thrilling, … Continue reading →

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Be Sure You Put Your Feet In The Right Place

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Doug

Radical Face – Welcome Home. Finely crafted unique sound blended into ambient music, making a great anthem for any occasion. Right now it makes me think of autumn in New England, cause that’s home for me. What a crazy past … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Doug

Music today by the Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men. This is the last song from their debut album My Head is an Animal. They rock, make beautiful music and are from Iceland. Enough said. It’s amazing how your calendar … Continue reading →

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The Storm

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Doug

Here it is, the news I’ve neglected to post on my website for months, finally “revealed”. Truth be told, I’ve been talking all about it for months, and word’s been out on Facebook for the last four weeks. But to … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Doug

…3 months since I last wrote an update? Ouch. Well, for Lent, I’m giving up inactivity on my blog. So expect another post to come immediately after this one, because I can’t fit everything into this one update. And listen … Continue reading →

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(They Fight)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Doug

Goodbye Sky Harbor by jimmyeatworld I’ve been reconnecting recently with Jimmy Eat World, one of my all-time favorite bands. This is a live version of their 16-minute song from their third studio album “Clarity”–an album that many bands currently at … Continue reading →

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Theatrical Inspiration in Music: Episode #1

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Doug

Brand New – Good To Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have To Do Is Die by nicandblair1031 Today, I start a short project that I’ve had in my head for a while and always wanted to … Continue reading →

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Broadway Will Have to Wait

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Doug

Jonsi – Go Do by josiahmfilm From now on, I’m going to post a song I’m really into at the time of the update. This post features the song “Go Do” by Icelandic post-rock artist Jónsi on his solo album … Continue reading →

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Lack of Updates = Lots of Projects

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Doug

1/22/11 It’s been quite some time since my last update, and for good reason. Since initially filming The Greeter back in October, I’ve been non-stop working on several different projects all at the same time. And it’s been great! Here … Continue reading →

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