Results tagged “caspian”

Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of not being confronted with snow or rain (though we were confronted by a rude driver who tried to kill us but at least thoughtfully honked regarding our impending death; if you read this, jerk driver, that middle finger was well deserved) as we made our way to Central Square for a rock show. While obtaining money from the ATM across the street from the Middle East and TT's, we were also not confronted with anything but the dim glow of the ATM: a welcome contrast to unexpectedly sordid ATM incidents of TT's visits past (no further comment). But once we entered the venue, we were confronted with a wall of bodies and a wall of sound, as Slowest Runner (In All the World) slashed all traces of silence in Cambridge with stunning breaths of guitar work. We were not, however, confronted with vocals, and the absence of words was refreshing. more ›

These days, filmmakers are testing out new and exciting ways to draw viewers into their narratives. Take the recent insurgence of 3D films. But where some grumble at the enhanced technology forcing viewers out of the movie, the folks behind Split/Signal decided to try an ear-popping way of marrying audiences with screened images. On Saturday night, The Center for Arts at the Armory played host to eight teams of filmmakers and musical acts, each group meticulously merging sound and picture, celluloid (or, in this case, digital) frame for musical note. more ›