links for 2008-03-05

• The world's flags given letter grades: All grades
  "U.S. Virgin Islands. F 6 / 100. Appears to have been painted by number. Another unspeakably horrible flag from a US territory." via Dial "M" for Musicology. Appears to have been painted by number. Another unspeakably horrible flag from a US territory.
• is the star- spangled banner classical music? - Google Search
  Since Stravinsky arranged it, I'll say yes.
• Soho the Dog: When you're having more than one
  'Click on the "Edd's Classics Medley" on Kalehoff Productions' website for an idea of how deeply his composing and orchestration work has imprinted itself onto your subconscious.' Monday Night Football themes, for better or worse.
• 2008 Program: Keys to the Future
  Solo piano works by Wuorinen, Bolcom, LIgeti, Corea, Adams, Puts, Marshall, Part, ...
• Eyes Wired Open: Leonard Roseman, 1924 - 2008
  "Probably the most interesting release of his music for those interested in film history is this recording by classical giant John Adams of suites from REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE and EAST OF EDEN." Recommended.
• if charlie parker was a gunslinger,
  there'd be a whole lot of dead copycats: The Art of the Gig #15
  "Ad for a Seeger family performance in 1922." Constance being Charles' first wife.