August 5, 2010

Things I Miss #4: The Australian Accent

I miss the Australian accent, in all variations. Even the Julia Gillard edition. When I talk in a meeting or order a meal at a restaurant in Singapore, I feel like a girl from the deep south who just moved to a California school. There’s no doubt our accent is at times broad, harsh and … See the full post


In the pits

In my ongoing interest in orchestra pits and the music technology contained in them, I’ve found a few interesting reads: On Broadway: Playing ‘in the pit’ for musicals This article is aimed at musicians who don’t really know how the whole orchestra pit thing works. It’s a nice overview for others with some interesting details … See the full post


Things I Miss #3: The Serenity

Oddly, I’ve found myself missing the ‘cafe lifestyle.’ I don’t drink coffee, and have no interest in overpriced, dry muffins, but whenever I see a small cafe in Singapore, it’s always a franchise of a big chain and usually filled with school students doing homework. No one here is stopping by for an hour, slowing … See the full post