Joe OstrowinLost in the NotesAct 3: Sending a Message (And Making It Rhyme)Plain and simple, I had to incorporate hip hop into this project. There are few musical genres that can convey a message as directly as…Apr 15, 2015Apr 15, 2015
Joe OstrowinLost in the NotesAct 2: Bending the Boundaries of Genre (Through the Evolution of Hawaiian Music)Often when we think about the rich history of American musical tradition, we envision the places where it began. From Broadway to Harlem…Apr 14, 2015Apr 14, 2015
Joe OstrowinLost in the NotesIntroduction: A Personal ConflictThis research project was birthed from a nagging question: Why make music? What’s really the point? And I can’t lie, this question was, and…Apr 13, 2015Apr 13, 2015
Joe OstrowinLost in the NotesAct 1: Making Music in the Wake of TragedyInevitably, we all encounter tragedy in life. From the personal pain of a loved one’s death to the national devastation of war, tragic…Apr 13, 2015Apr 13, 2015