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Posted in music on January 16, 2008
Radiohead webcast today, Jonny Greenwood shows in NYC, Wordless Music Series hitting other states
outside Rough Trade in London, Jan 16, 2008 (CRED)
No offense to the Wordless Music Series (they are good), but I do think it was confusing to non-Classical people (myself included) to list the show as "Jonny Greenwood" when Jonny Greenwood won't actually be there. If you look at the 2007-2008 Wordless schedule, the list of performers reads: "Do Make Say Think, Beirut, Valgeir Sigurdsson, Grizzly Bear, Mum, Max Richter, Jonny Greenwood: Jonny Greenwood: Popcorn Superhet Receiver". The Jonny one is the only time it's a "piece" instead of a performer. That said, I realize now that there is no real reason for Jonny to be there, and I'm sure the string orchestra performing his work will still be great (though I bet there will be at least one disgruntled Radiohead fan in the crowd). The NY Times has an article today (thx Hiro)....
In a way this is a peculiar program for Wordless Music, now in the middle of its second season. Most of Mr. Givony’s concerts have offered both indie rock bands (or members of more famous groups in solo spinoffs) and classical performers, an expression of Mr. Givony’s conviction, as a longtime rock fan and newcomer to classical music, that anyone who likes Bjork, Radiohead or other experimental pop would also enjoy classical pieces.The shows are January 16th (tonight) & 17th, 2008 @ The Church of St. Paul the Apostle in NYC.
In related news, Mr. Ronen Givony will soon also be doing shows @ The Village Gate. He is also expanding the Wordless Music Series. Not only is the upcoming Stars of the Lid show in NYC a "Wordless" show, so are the ones in Portland and Minneapolis. Tickets will be in sale in about a week. Plus, there are those upcoming David Byrne shows too.
And further proof Jonny won't be there tonight: Radiohead are about about to webcast a live performance from the Rough Trade shop in London.
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Posted on January 16, 2008 1:11 PM
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what the hell happened to the david byrne shows? they were supposed to be next week!
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 1:38 PM
what upcoming david byrne shows?
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 1:39 PM
Did ticket ever go on sale for those Daivd Byrne shows?
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 1:41 PM
The David Byrne shows aren't actually happening, are they?
Posted by saltnpepper | January 16, 2008 2:09 PM
johnny's piece is only 20 minutes - does anyone know if the ensemble will be playing any other pieces?
y'know, seeing how the tix are 30 bucks.
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:17 PM
The Village Voice also lists that Jonny will be performing.
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:20 PM
the David Byrne shows were pushed back a few months
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:25 PM
the show tonight is:
Jonny Greenwood: Popcorn Superhet Receiver
The Wordless Music Orchestra
Brad Lubman, Conductor
Performing John Adams' Christian Zeal and Activity, Gavin Bryars' The Sinking of the Titanic, and the
U.S. premiere of Jonny Greenwood's
Popcorn Superhet Receiver for string orchestra
Posted by brooklynvegan | January 16, 2008 2:40 PM
They changed the venune, it's now at 93 Feet East
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:40 PM
the police shut down the in-store, they have moved it to a nearby venue. and it looks extremely small. doors open at 9.. this is amazing.
http://www.93feeteast.co.uk/plans/
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:40 PM
Beat ya!
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 2:41 PM
sucks that the david byrne shows were pushed back a few months. i've been checking to see what the deal was with those for a while. where did you read that?
Posted by sean t | January 16, 2008 2:49 PM
ANYONE find any info on how long this show will be for tonight? Trying to make dinner reservations. Popcorn is 20 min and i am guessing the last performance. Show at 8? Two other pieces...any ideas? I called the church...nothing. I emailed the wordless guy...nothing yet...
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 3:17 PM
Gavin Bryars' "The Sinking of the Titanic" is a classic piece (first recorded for Brian Eno's Obscure label in the early 70's) that Jonny would do well to aspire to.
Some music fans might be familiar with the Tom Waits take on another Bryars piece "Jesus Blood".
Posted by drewo | January 16, 2008 3:26 PM
Titanic is usually like 60 min long...you think it will be the whole thing?
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 3:44 PM
i thought the popcorn superhet that they were going to play was the new rewritten one that was twelve minutes ???
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 4:06 PM
"johnny's piece is only 20 minutes "
20 minutes??? That's like 1/3 of one Mars Volta song.
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 4:12 PM
Bryars 40 min
-intermission-
Adams 10 min
Greenwood 25 min
hope that helps!
Posted by megan | January 16, 2008 4:15 PM
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 4:42 PM
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 4:45 PM
RADIOHEAD.TV is LIVE!!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 4:54 PM
Nude sounds sooooo pretty! I love it
Posted by so pretty! | January 16, 2008 5:12 PM
Worth sticking around work to watch.
Posted by drewo | January 16, 2008 5:38 PM
Wow...they played In Rainbows from the beginning to the end....came back and played...
you and whose army
national anthem
my iron lung
the bends
GV please bring back Radiohead to Liberty State Park!
Posted by Jonny Greenwood is the man | January 16, 2008 6:21 PM
and Up on a Ladder (thom solo acoustic) before army
Posted by Anonymous | January 16, 2008 6:28 PM
Oh yes Up on a Ladder too Thanks! That was really nice to hear it just acoustic!
Posted by Jonny Greenwood is the man | January 16, 2008 6:35 PM
Anyone go to the show last night for Wordless Music? How was it?
Posted by ? | January 17, 2008 7:56 AM
Popcorn was AMAZING. Would love to get my hands on a copy. I have to start looking. The other acts were good. But Jonny's just SCREAMED Jonny. What a genius.
Posted by Anonymous | January 17, 2008 9:55 AM
Popcorn was simply awesome. Thank you so much for the post! Also, if you guys ever get a chance to see The Confusions live, you won't be disappointed,trust me. www.myspace.com/theconfusions
Amy!
Posted by Amy23Brown | January 17, 2008 2:20 PM
oh yes, I loved Popcorn
Posted by Theater | January 21, 2008 9:58 AM