William Ricci

Tag: music

  • Looking for Peace

    An early morning walk through a November-drenched park with Leroy, Alaskan coffee, and music. As the wind blew hard off the lake, yet the pace was slow and purposeful, I chose “Lost in the Chambers of the Sea”, by Startle the Heavens (Ben Leopard). Starting off brisk and cloudy, we watched thousands of ducks float…

  • Interview / Peter Vircks

    Here is the interview I conducted with Peter Vircks, a jazz musician from Minnesota.  This appears in the Fall 2014 issue of Stone Path Review. Introduction, by William Ricci Minneapolis-based musician, composer and arranger Peter Vircks is a founding member of the modern jazz group Moveable Feast and the Peter Vircks Quartet. He is also…

  • New Music

    Some of the music that has wandered into my collection the past month.  Reviews of the most recent Celldweller release, End of an Empire, will follow. Bass for Autism – Volume 1 and 2 Celldweller – End of an Empire: Chapter 1 Celldweller – Space Time Deluxe Celldweller – Wish Upon a Black Star Celldweller…

  • Still Here

    It’s been over a week and my blog has been silent.  I have been writing some poems, working on a screenplay, and preparing the introduction for the fall issue of Stone Path Review.  For the blog here, I’m going to start posting essays about nature, ecology, and matters more important to me. I have also…

  • Poem – Absentia #20

    I remember the music filling the room and the flickering lights across the throng of dancing people as we walked through the crowd embracing while the bombs fell around us. We did not know until they came in and shutdown the music and the strobes and announced that we could not leave that we must…

  • The Circus is Coming to Town – Tickets still available

    The Rhythmic Circus is coming to Burnsville, MN, July 25th band 26th.  Tickets are still available for this family-freiendly, high energy, positive, and uplifting performance of music, tap dancing, singing, and whatever else they come up with. Website: http://www.rhythmiccircus.com Tickets: http://www.ames-center.com/rhythmic-circus.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1422227764726558/ Official Promo for Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! Heatbox  

  • New Music

    Some of the recent music I downloaded.  The latest Deadmau5 is quite the departure from previous in your face electronic with fast, changing, heavy beats. This one is more relaxed and smooth with deep textures. Startle the Heavens, aka Ben Leopard, continues to make sweeping music that immerses the listener in vibrant landscapes.  He is…

  • The Circus is Coming to Town

    The Rhythmic Circus that is. Website: http://www.rhythmiccircus.com Tickets: http://www.ames-center.com/rhythmic-circus.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1422227764726558/ Official Promo for Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! Heatbox  

  • Music – Preview of new Startle The Heavens

    One of my favorite alternative/ambient artists has a new album coming out soon.  The video below is a preview. Ben Leopard is the mastermind behind this wonderful project.

  • Video – Music and Dance – Olafur Arnalds

    The following is from an audition for season 11 of “So You Think You Can Dance”.  The music is from Olafur Arnalds and the woman’s story is touching, heartbreaking, and filled with strength.  Absolutely beautiful.  I think what is most amazing is how aware of oneself this person is and the appreciation she has for…