“Empire of the Clouds” on “The Book of Souls” by Iron Maiden – 2015 “Iron Maiden has been the soundtrack to my life since I first heard their music in 1986. What I appreciate about the band is that most of its songs are about history, literature, and film. Lead singer Bruce Dickinson, a pilot himself, penned this ode to...
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Professors’ Picks: Lee Ann Fisher Baron, professor of Chemistry
Song: “Firmly I Believe and Truly” by John Henry Newman in 1865 “The song I would pick is actually a hymn. The words are from John Henry Newman’s poem, ‘Dream of Gerontius.’ Not only is the hymn a beautifully written profession of faith, but it speaks to a belief in the grace and mercy of God.” Book: “The...
Taylor Swift reclaims her birth year with her rerelease of 1989
Taylor Swift announced the release date of her album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on Aug. 9 to a sold out crowd at SoFi Stadium after months of teasing her fans with hidden messages ranging from Instagram captions to elevator buttons in music videos. The album was officially released on Oct. 27. “1989,” named after Swift’s birth year, signified a symbolic rebirth...
Orchestra puts on first concert of the season
“Conducting at Hillsdale felt like being handed the keys to a luxury vehicle,” professor and interim conductor Mark Douglass said. The Hillsdale College Orchestra performed its inaugural concert of the 2023-2024 season Oct. 28 in Christ Chapel. Douglass conducted the orchestra for the world premier of his own composition, “Fanfare for Orchestra,” at the beginning of the concert. The orchestra...
