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Soundcheck / June 08, 2007

Soundcheck

Friday, June 08, 2007
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  • Cluttered mess

    Finding Creativity in Mess

    Many people suffer guilt over their messy desks and homes. Today, we look at how a little disorder can actually benefit creativity and art. Send us a photo of your mess and then tune in to see what it means. Also: Jazz-folk band Tin Hat play live in studio. This is an encore edition of Soundcheck.

The Art of Mess

Many people suffer guilt over their messy desks and homes. We look at how a little disorder can actually benefit creativity and art. David H. Freedman, co-author of A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder, puts John Schaefer's messy desk under the microscope. And Nick Keelan, professor at the music conservatory at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, discusses how disorder is intertwined with musical performance.

Slideshow: View examples of messy workplaces

Tin Hat

Jazz-folk band Tin Hat makes freewheeling chamber music for the 21st century. They perform live in studio.

Tin Hat Web site

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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