You may recall, or be sad that you missed, Brendan's amazing performance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. It's a project that has been well over a year in the works, and its debut outing occurred as part of ITL #3 - Oratory. Since my bedroom is close to his, I can testify that a lot of work has gone into the project in the past six months.
Get out next weekend to see this! Brendan will blow your mind.
The Music of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, May 31st, Brendan Burns will present an honors class on the profound underlying musicality of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches.
Just like a master musician, King used melodic, rhythmic, and dynamic tension to emphasize and captivate his audiences. Brendan will showcase King's "I Have A Dream" speech - where he speaks tonally, with influence from western harmony, blues, and gospel music.
The presentation will include a transcription of "I Have A Dream" in musical notation, a performance of the entire speech on fretless guitar, and analysis of the speech's key points. There will also time for Q&A.
Open to the Public
Brookline Music School
Studio A (2nd Floor)
25 Kennard Road
Brookline MA 02245
Sunday, May 31st 5:30pm
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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