Tag Archives: Music

1913: Christmas Massacre

Posted on December 27, 2017 by corvusfugit

In July, 1913 there were about 15,000 miners working for the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company in several mines in Michigan’s northern peninsula—about 9,000 of them were members of the Western Federation of Miners. When the union demanded recognition, management … Continue reading →

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1935: Fixing her Hair

Posted on November 26, 2017 by corvusfugit

Serge Sudeikin: Fixing her Hair (Ruby Elzy in “Porgy and Bess,” 1935) (1935) (listen)

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1981: Fearless

Posted on November 18, 2017 by corvusfugit

Art Kane: Tim Curry (1981). Fearless is the title of Curry’s 1979 album; listen to a track here.

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1435: The Liberal Arts

Posted on November 16, 2017 by corvusfugit

Giovanni dal Ponte- The Seven Liberal Arts (c. 1435) (source) Each allegorical figure is accompanied by a historical luminary who also represents the discipline: From left to right: 1) Grammar with Donatus (4th century) or Priscian (5th and 6th centuries), … Continue reading →

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1908: Sonata

Posted on November 15, 2017 by corvusfugit

Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis: Sonata No. 6 (Sonata of the Stars): Allegro (1908)

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1968: Submarine

Posted on November 12, 2017 by corvusfugit

George Dunning, director: Yellow Submarine (1968)

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1806: Darkness at Noon

Posted on November 7, 2017 by corvusfugit

Title page and figures from Darkness at Noon; or, The Great Solar Eclipse of the 18th of June, 1806; “by an inhabitant of Boston.” Darkness at the break of noon Shadows even the silver spoon The handmade blade, the child’s … Continue reading →