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Friday, June 06, 2003
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    Let's Get Physical

    Intertwining the medical sciences and the arts, Christopher Janney, creator of HeartBeat, joins John in the Soundcheck studio today. Employing modified medical technology and his own custom audio technology, Janney allows a performer to dance to the sound of his or her own heartbeat, beating in “real time”. He discusses this unique creation with John and the upcoming, landmark performance. Also, members of the American Composers Alliance drop by to tell us about their upcoming celebration of the music of the influential composer Roger Sessions. To wrap up this week’s big news about the New York Philharmonic’s move to Carnegie Hall, we talk to Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director Jane Moss, and our own Sara Fishko offers a thought about the merger.

Best Live Performances of 2008

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

The Year in Music and Branding

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

Noteworthy New York

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.