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Ed Harris in Copying Beethoven (Myriad Pictures)Playing Beethoven
Actor Ed Harris talks about his role in the upcoming film "Copying Beethoven," in which he unleashes his trademark intensity in playing the ailing, deaf, and defiantly productive musical genius. Also: the bare-footed Brazilian singer and guitarist Badi Assad, performs live. And: Rock songs that boost SAT test scores.
Rock the SAT
The SAT is October 14 and there's still time to cram. We talk to the authors of a new book that features 13 rock songs guaranteed to help test-takers rock the SAT.
Rock the SAT is available for purchase at Amazon.com
Badi Assad, Brazilian Guitarist
Tom Jobim once said that Brazilians are born with a guitar in their arms. Badi Assad was born to a family the nurtured music and arts of all kinds: she is a musician, dancer and composer, who started playing guitar when she was 14. Her latest album includes unusual covers of songs by Bjork, the Eurythmics and U2. She performs live.
Badi Assad website
Badi Asaad at Amazon.com
Playing Beethoven
Ed Harris, the actor who took on astronaut John Glenn and artist Jackson Pollack, is starring as Ludwig Von Beethoven in an upcoming film called Copying Beethoven. He shares how he captures the spirit and the music of the tortured genius.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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