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On the heels of Noam Chomsky’s buzzed-about Occupy pamphlet comes Music for Occupy, an epic 99-track compilation of tracks by 99 artists to raise awareness about the global social movement. The all-star roster includes Tom Morello, Yo La Tengo, Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco, Yoko Ono, Thievery Corporation, Willie Nelson, Girls Against Boys, and Debbie Harry.

Available on Amazon and iTunes. Proceeds go directly towards supporting the global Occupy movement.

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How to Listen to Music – a vintage guide to the 7 skills essential to perceptive listening.

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“1. Develop your sensitivity to music. Try to respond esthetically to all sounds, from the hum of the refrigerator motor or the paddling of oars on a lake, to the tones of a cello or muted trumpet. When we really hear sounds, we may find them all quite expressive, magical and even ‘beautiful.’”

- How to Listen to Music – a vintage guide to the 7 skills essential to perceptive listening. (via explore-blog)