It's that time again. The name here has grown old, and its meaning was somewhat convoluted to start. Res ipsa loquitur was supposed to drum up some discourse, and as a "lucky charm" of sorts, it failed, but I'm not giving up -- on to the next name!
In the running were these little Latin gems:
* absit invidia or "let ill will be absent" - just so warm and affable a sentiment
* audi, vide, tace or "hear, see, be silent" - the Czech secret service's motto, sort of ominous
* aut viam inveniam aut faciam or "I shall either find a way or make a way" - so positive!
* carpe vinum or "cease the wine" - why? why not (I resisted an easy pun with that one!)
* esto quod es or "be what you are" - sort all inclusive and touchy feely
* quantum libet or "as much as you wish" - read now, read on, read later, whatever
* quis leget haec? or "Who will read this?" - yep, I know at least one guy
In the end, after a pleasant perusal of useful, artful, and otherwise entertaining phrases, I'll land on ad rem for its rather succinct meaning, something I aspire to be: "to the point"!
9.12.10
6.12.10
Georgia Guitar Quartet & Robert Sims
Featuring Brian Smith, one of the musical neighbors from across the street:
Georgia Guitar Quartet & Robert Sims from Paul Hamilton on Vimeo :
I [created this] brief demo with the Georgia Guitar Quartet & Robert Sims.
As a pianist I have collaborated with Robert since 1997 - we are long time friends/colleagues. His talent is immeasurable. In 1999 he won the Gold Medal in the American Traditions Competition, in Savannah, Georgia. He also made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2005, and returned to Carnegie Hall in 2009 as a guest of Jessye Norman, as part of her HONOR! festival. I was fortunate to play the piano for him on his second appearance, and this was my Carnegie Hall debut. We're performing together in Gibraltar this month (Dec. 20)!
His new partnership with the GGQ is nothing less than extraordinary.
Their arrangements are completely original: with Southern twang and classical
arch! Their artistry is of the highest calibre.
Caleb Vinson (Vimeo user) and I filmed this with two Canon 7D's, in Dekalb, Illinois. The audio was recorded live.
Caleb's exceptional camera moves are his trademark. I have not seen anyone use a DSLR the way he does: it proves that with practice and discipline it is possibe to achieve extremely fluid and unique moves. Well done Caleb!
We're both proud to have captured this short rehearsal with the GGQ and Robert!
Please support these exceptional musicians, you can purchase the music here:
Georgia Guitar Quartet & Robert Sims
Find out more:
The Georgia Guitar Quartet - classical guitarists and more
Robert Sims - the superb lyric baritone
The Musicsmiths - flute and guitar duo
The Odd Trio - jazz, funk, original compositions, varied freakouts
Maps and Transit - ethereal folk and electronic music
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