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September 22, 2010 + Over the Edge

Pops in the Pews
Symphony Orchestra goes Top 40

GRACE WADDELL
PHOTO EDITOR

“Pops in the Pews,” as it was dubbed by my Music
Director for the Prince George Symphony Orchestra,
took place on Sunday at St Micheal’s Church rather
than Fort George Park as planned. Being one of

the musicians in this performance, | was personally
glad to be inside rather than brave the 9 degree rain.
As the venue change was a last minute decision, it
was a pleasant surprise to see so many people in
attendance, filling the church and continuing to come
in as the performance began, leaving standing room
only by the third work.

The afternoon began with some familiar classical
works such as Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance no. 5” and
Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” Overture. The crowd at
this event was quite enthusiastic and it was nice to
see many young people and families in attendance,
especially since the average age of attendance to
PGSO concerts is usually around ancient. Several
popular works were played as well, including
selections from The Sound of Music, the theme from
The Pink Panther and a Michael Jackson medley
which seemed like another attempt to cash in on
celebrity death. However, it was engaging for the
audience. The concert concluded with several film
score selections such as Harry Potter, Star Wars,
Pirates of the Caribbean and Titanic.

This concert, as the opening of the 40" season for the
PGSO, offered a chance for the public to experience
the more casual side of the orchestra and perhaps
begin to appreciate it as a form of entertainment
accessible to everyone, not something reserved for
the dwindling elderly upper middle class.

This season the PGSO is featuring several local
soloists and reduced rates for people under 25.

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Five Albums To Get Me Through My Autumn

Music is more than entertainment, it’s therapy

DARCIE SMITH
ARTS EDITOR

The autumn is my favourite time of the
year. While it’s more often than not a
bittersweet journey through fallen leaves
and frosty breath, I’ve always been stoked
on starting school: new smells, new books,
new classes, new boys to objectify in the
hallway and later cry over once they’ve
painfully rejected you. Last issue saw

my album picks for the summer, but the
transition into something a bit more calming
and introspective was quick. As soon as
the temperature drops, | need my brooding,
heart-wrenching music to further chill the
depths of my heart. Not to mention that

| can’t very well be dancing like a fool to
my rap music when there are papers to be
written and hopes to be crushed.

little simultaneously.

The Album Leaf — The Enchanted Hill EP:
I’m one of those people that need either an
incredibly familiar album or an instrumental
one in order to get anything done with my
life. This means homework. | enjoy most of
the albums that The Album Leaf puts out,
but this EP really sticks. It’s perfect for that
moment that you realize the stress you’ve
put onto yourself is too much, or when you
need something atmospheric and relaxing
to get through the final hours of a paper.

If you’ve got a cup of tea and low mood
lighting, then you’ve got the perfect evening
set before you to check out this album.
Sounds like: Do Make Say Think,
Explosions In the Sky

Dinosaur Jr — Without a Sound: | don’t
have a favourite Dinosaur Jr album, but |
am confident that | could listen to the song
“Over Your Shoulder” every day until | die.
J. Mascis may be ugly, but he is incredible
at playing guitar and somehow coming up
with the perfect lyric in very few words. If
you are the walking around type and you
start to feel the pressure from midterms and
papers, grab your headphones and take this
album out into the woods with you. “Feel
Your Pain” is one of the few songs that is
capable of making me feel so much and so

Sounds like: Built To Spill, Pavement

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‘Take a break from your midterms with this album

Jens Lekman — Oh You’re So Silent Jens:
Jens Lekman has a beautiful, classical
voice, and this, paired with the haunting,
sorrowful piano on certain tracks, makes
me think of and long for nothing more than
falling, colourful leaves. If you’re prone to
the September blues, | recommend listening
to the album while you walk next to a curb,
kicking leaves all around you. This album

is the simplest cure for any self-doubt you
might have. While | find the tone of his voice
to be morose, the way that it juxtaposes

the content of his music creates something
really inspiring and uplifting.

Sounds like: Peter Bjorn and John, The
Magnetic Fields

Joanna Newsom -— Have One On Me: This
young lady has one startling voice. At a first
listen, you might not know what to make

of it. Is that your grandmother singing, or

is it just some bizarre CocoRosie tribute
band? It’s neither of those things, and it is
beautiful. Her talent astounds me. Joanna
Newsom plays the harp and writes lovely
lyrics about very normal things. When |
listen to her | wonder how she manages

to put into words something | thought |
could only feel. Have One On Me is an
epic album, and though it might not be the
easiest introduction to her music, | can’t
overlook it this time. It comes in a triple-

disc format and runs just over two hours. If
you like adventures and you feel up for a
challenge, give this album a spin.

Sounds like: CocoRosie, St. Vincent

Kevin Devine — Put Your Ghost To Rest:
Even if | didn’t like this album at this time of
year, | wouldn't be able to get it out of my
head if | tried. It reminds me of the autumn

| spent living in a trailer, sharing my bed
with my rabbit. | had limited belongings with
me, but for some reason this heartbreaking
album made it’s way into my suitcase. |
listened to it every morning while | built up
courage to face another tough day. Kevin
Devine has a way of writing lyrics that
focus on a harsh truth that sometimes we
don’t want to acknowledge. Every autumn
humbles me and so does this album. | might
just be in love with Kevin Devine, but I’m
pretty sure he has an incredible gift.
Sounds like: Elliott Smith, Owen

Honorable Mention:

Built To Spill — You In Reverse,

Dawes — North Hills,

CocoRosie — Grey Oceans,

Carissa’s Wierd — Songs About Leaving,
Carissa’s Wierd — Ugly But Honest