Get your Noise on

I’ve mentioned Alex Ross’ book The Rest Is Noise once or twice before, but if you haven’t been convinced to read it yet, check out this interview of Ross by Charlie Rose (28-minute video). The Rest Is Noise has garnered some serious accolades, including a nomination in the National Book Critics Circle Award and a listing in the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2007.

Before the book was published, I had already started re-exploring the music that shaped my college experience. After reading the book, that exploration picked up momentum. An examination of my most recent playlists shows a significant increase in modern classical titles. It’s nice to be making room for this music again.

And I’m not the only one.