Random Notes by Van Dyke Parks
Op-Eds, Essays, Related Events and Auto-Bio Info.
Van Dyke Parks by Van Dyke Parks
- "My first instrument, the clarinet. With that, I always sat first chair. My brothers played trumpet, French horn, and doublebarrel euphonium. Each Advent season, we hit the neighborhood with Noels." Read full auto-bio...
Israel Baker, renowned violinist, dies at 92
- This classical violinist was heard on dozens of movie scores. He led the attack of violins that accompanies the chilling shower scene in 'Psycho.' "This giant was the concertmaster for Song Cycle, Discover America, and many such
efforts of mine..." Read full obituary...
Bob Hare — Obituary by Frank Holmes
- "Everyone around him felt the support he had for people, especially poets, artists, and musicians. The man never held a grudge. He never tired of giving to others. He leaves a big empty space." Read more...
'Twas Brillig
- Van Dyke Parks answers the general inquisition on the Beach Boys' reunion and Smile. "Certainly, I did walk away from Smile. Yet, I am astonished that Brian has been led into a 'The 50th Reunion Album/Tour'. It's a transparent worship of the God of Mammon." More...
"The Day Van Dyke Parks Went Calypso..."
- "He was unable to predict that the sessions with Mighty Sparrow would be fraught with rage, and that his efforts would earn him the enmity of Bob Marley, whose production requests he ignored in favor of calypso." See full article...
