Not much going on here in Beantown. I would say that "June Gloom" is probably a great phrase to describe the weather in New England the last month or so. I've never seen a strech like this. Out of 30 days, we have had 3 or 4 non-rainy days. Anyway, I guess I am not here to to talk about the weather.
I really get a kick out of reading different logs, especially of those in Armenia. Here in Boston, we are getting ready for a performance by Shushan Petrosyan. It was organized "last-minute", so it will be interesting to see the outcome. She has a nice voice, but, I am just not into all of the extra arrangements. I just listened to Aramo's new disc, "If Only". Again, nice voice, but too much fluff. The good news is that the production values have really gone up in Armenian CD's. Boston is an interesting Armenian Diaspora city. For as much as Armenian American roots really started here, our community seems to be a little shy in bringing Armenian pop artists here to our fine city. Lilit Pipoyan, Shushan, Nune, etc. have either limited or no musical engagements here.
Right now the Pomegranate team is working on a few projects. We've got the new Gor "Godfather Tom" album coming in the late fall and a September 2003 release of "The Six Fables of Vardan Aigektsi" by the Hover Chamber Choir of Armenia. I just received the music and materials this week and will send it off to Arsineh for her to do her magic in creating a booklet. The unbelievable Rhoda Manook has coordinated an all-out tour of the UK for Hover from September 13-21. So, all of you European's, book your flights now because the Aigektsi will be performed in London with the full light show and costume effects.
As a little sidenote/disclaimer, the reason I was asked to participate in this log was to just talk about what I do in everyday life pertaining to Armenian stuff. Because I am pretty wrapped up in music, it's really where I focus most of my 'Armenian-time' energy. I am going to freely admit that my logs seem like a commercial to push my products on Pomegranate, but, I think that it falls in line with what I've been asked to log about. So, although I have other stuff I'd like to talk about (some of which have nothing to do with Armenian stuff), I have chosen to stay focused in my logs and just stick to what I know and can talk about best. And trust me folks, I don't think what I write about is anything special...But, I hope it gives you an idea as to how one Armenian chooses to spend his time with regards to Armenian affairs.
I really get a kick out of reading different logs, especially of those in Armenia. Here in Boston, we are getting ready for a performance by Shushan Petrosyan. It was organized "last-minute", so it will be interesting to see the outcome. She has a nice voice, but, I am just not into all of the extra arrangements. I just listened to Aramo's new disc, "If Only". Again, nice voice, but too much fluff. The good news is that the production values have really gone up in Armenian CD's. Boston is an interesting Armenian Diaspora city. For as much as Armenian American roots really started here, our community seems to be a little shy in bringing Armenian pop artists here to our fine city. Lilit Pipoyan, Shushan, Nune, etc. have either limited or no musical engagements here.
Right now the Pomegranate team is working on a few projects. We've got the new Gor "Godfather Tom" album coming in the late fall and a September 2003 release of "The Six Fables of Vardan Aigektsi" by the Hover Chamber Choir of Armenia. I just received the music and materials this week and will send it off to Arsineh for her to do her magic in creating a booklet. The unbelievable Rhoda Manook has coordinated an all-out tour of the UK for Hover from September 13-21. So, all of you European's, book your flights now because the Aigektsi will be performed in London with the full light show and costume effects.
As a little sidenote/disclaimer, the reason I was asked to participate in this log was to just talk about what I do in everyday life pertaining to Armenian stuff. Because I am pretty wrapped up in music, it's really where I focus most of my 'Armenian-time' energy. I am going to freely admit that my logs seem like a commercial to push my products on Pomegranate, but, I think that it falls in line with what I've been asked to log about. So, although I have other stuff I'd like to talk about (some of which have nothing to do with Armenian stuff), I have chosen to stay focused in my logs and just stick to what I know and can talk about best. And trust me folks, I don't think what I write about is anything special...But, I hope it gives you an idea as to how one Armenian chooses to spend his time with regards to Armenian affairs.
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