Music

Bring the sound of the world into your home

Bring the sound of the world into your home

March 13, 2015

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

With the global sounds of WOMADelaide still vibrating in the air, it seems like a good time to draw your attention to one of our most fascinating eresources, the Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries database from Alexander Street Press; full of beautiful and unexpected pleasures and treasures from around the world.

Bohemian Melbourne melody lingers on in Arts

Bohemian Melbourne melody lingers on in Arts

February 24, 2015

Music, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

Even though the exhibition has finished, the melody lingers on in Arts.  Currently featured on the Listening Posts are releases in popular and rock music from performers and bands associated with Bohemian Melbourne.… Read More ›

Kevin James Collection

If it’s not vinyl, it’s not a record…..

January 29, 2015

Film, Music, Rare Books & Arts:

A few years back we were extremely fortunate to be on the receiving end of a marvellous collection of vinyl record albums from the estate of Kevin James, a passionate collector.

Summer sound tracks & jukebox bop

Summer sound tracks & jukebox bop

January 23, 2015

Film, Music, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

Summer holiday sounds with a 60s flavour currently feature on Listening Posts in Arts.  They include new releases and old favourites in film sound tracks and popular music. The online catalogue indicates which Listening Post the CD is available… Read More ›

New things for the New Year

New things for the New Year

January 7, 2015

Film, Music, New books, Rare Books & Arts:

A mixed bag of New Year goodies, a bit like those Xmas raffles which I never seem to win………

Christmas Listening in Arts.

Christmas Listening in Arts.

December 19, 2014

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

As Christmas approaches the Listening Posts in Arts are alive with festive sounds including new releases and old favourites.

New Listening: Sunday Classics, Soundtracks, Black Sorrows & Warnie.

New Listening: Sunday Classics, Soundtracks, Black Sorrows & Warnie.

November 26, 2014

Music, Musicals, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts:

Some new CD arrivals feature on the Listening Posts in Arts. They include recent releases in film soundtracks, pop, rock, classical and musical theatre.

From the sublime to the sublime: music through the interwebs…..

From the sublime to the sublime: music through the interwebs…..

October 19, 2014

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

A mixed bag of treasures from some of our streaming databases, to be enjoyed by one and all here in the Library, or at home if you’re one of our Victorian registered members.

Joyeux anniversaire Jean Philippe Rameau

Joyeux anniversaire Jean Philippe Rameau

September 26, 2014

Music, Rare Books & Arts:

You’ll have to excuse me while I celebrate an important birthday….. Happy birthday Jean Philippe Rameau, born September 25, 1683, in Dijon, France, and destined to become one of that… Read More ›

Fantastic Voyage with King Kong & Queen : new listening in Arts.

Fantastic Voyage with King Kong & Queen : new listening in Arts.

September 12, 2014

Film, Music, Musicals, Performing Arts, Popular music, Rare Books & Arts, Theatre:

Some new CD arrivals feature on the Listening Posts in Arts. They include recent releases in film soundtracks, pop, rock, classical guitar, and musical theatre. The online catalogue indicates which… Read More ›