Benjamin KasselFeb 13, 20224 minDiving into "21st Century Schizoid Man" in memory of Ian McDonaldAs I've done twice before, I pay tribute to a recently deceased musician by looking back at one of their works.
Benjamin KasselDec 28, 20214 minDubVision's remix of "Ocean" sonically captures an emotional reunionIn examining a complete revamping of a pop production, I think of how stylistic choices can change our perception of a melody and lyrics.
Benjamin KasselDec 10, 20213 min"Give a Little Bit" really hits home here in Berkeley during finals prepAmidst the stress of finals prep, small gestures and acts of kindness can go a long way. Today I managed to grind out my English final...
Benjamin KasselOct 27, 20214 min"Love is the Drug," and I'm writing about it again......well, I'm writing about this song and band for the first time, but the theme of love and desire is nothing new for me or music at large.