Digging up really old music
During Spring/Summer 2022 I am working to complete my recording of works for bass vocal soloist and instrumentalists by the composer...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Nov 28, 2021
- 2 min
HIPPsters! Serendipity! Graupner who?!
Several years ago I was presented with the opportunity to collaborate with a fantastic period instrument group to record an album. For...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
My Musical Family (pt. 1)
If you know me, you know that I grew up in a musical family. Actually, if you know me, it is likely that I consider you PART of my...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
Manifesting a collaboration with Alpha
In June I shared numerous recollections about my favorite musical group Alpha. This was all setting up the most recent Alpha release...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Alpha's Music (pt. 3)
Alpha's Eleventh Trip was released in summer of 2012, just as I was relocating to New Mexico from Alabama. The release of this new...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
More about Alpha (pt. 2)
Stargazing The third Alpha full-length, Stargazing was released in 2003. I might have to share two songs from this one. It is a...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Jun 12, 2021
- 3 min
My Favorite Band (ALPHA) Pt. 1
In 2001 I was introduced to the trip-hop band Alpha by a friend. I have adored this band for 20 years now! As many of you know, I...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
The Magic of Mushrooms
In in the last several years I have become fascinated with the powerful medicinal effects of various mushrooms. As the global pandemic...
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michaelhixbaritone
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
A Modern Guide to Old World Singing - Book Review
I have been a big fan of voice teacher David Jones for years. I remember reading his blog many years ago before he was active on...
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Dr. Michael Hix, voice professor
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Change the World: Musings on my Paul Dessau research
Over the last 15-16 years I have enjoyed researching the Lieder of German composer Paul Dessau (1894-1979). I have presented this...
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Dr. Michael Hix, voice professor
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
Resonance
I would like to really go out on a limb here and talk about resonance. While I am fascinated with the study of vocal acoustics and the...
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