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About Gordon Davidescu

Born in Perth Amboy, Gordon Davidescu lives in Queens with his wife, newborn son and bears. He is learning to play the guitar and goes out to see his favorite bands play when he can.

Remembering MCA of the Beastie Boys

Posted on May 7, 2012

The year was 1987, and I was sitting in the cafeteria of a hospital in Princeton having a snack while waiting for my mother to come down and tell me if there had been any update with the family member … Continue reading →

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Spotify Apparently Does Not Need Your Money

Posted on April 16, 2012

When one thinks about the history of music distribution and consumption over the years it is a fascinating one. For the majority of the history of music the only way that one could hear music was to either have access … Continue reading →

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The Clear Heart Full Eyes Review

Posted on March 5, 2012

The most recent time I saw The Mountain Goats live in concert, there was one particular song during which a gentleman came out — “This Year” — and he sang half the lyrics. Everyone was more than thrilled when this … Continue reading →

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Whitney Houston: Reflecting on a Life Cut Short

Posted on February 12, 2012

When I was a child, I was a fan of Whitney Houston. Then again, it seemed like most everyone I knew was a fan of Whitney Houston. She achingly expressed pain and heartbreak and was superb at putting into words … Continue reading →

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