Here’s a little explanatory video that my publisher and I made in support of the new book. It contains quick musical excerpts from Dowland, Monteverdi, and Purcell, in somewhat offbeat arrangements for voice, piano, and electric guitar. I sought out musicians with links to jazz, classical, and rock worlds to suggest the interconnectedness of the various genres. I’m hugely, deeply grateful to Ethan Iverson, Rebecca Ringle, Tyondai Braxton, and Geoff Nuttall for lending their time and skill. (If you happen to be in Macau, China, Oct. 15-17, Rebecca will be singing Dido and Aeneas there.) Daniel Perry did the filming, and Ryan Chapman guided the production. We had fun making it — I hope you enjoy it! I’ll cover similar ground in my chacona talk.
Previously: Video for The Rest Is Noise