Author Archives: PhilMaq

“Q”sings: A New Music Principle

I’m way overdue for another principle, so I’d better get to work. The next few principles are closely related and will seem like variations on a musical theme. As a matter of fact, this first point is going to seem … Continue reading →

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Random “Q”sings: Lady Antebellum, Rock Mafia and Britney Spears

OK. I woke up this morning with “Run to You” by Lady Antebellum from their self-titled first album running through my head. I have no idea why since I hadn’t heard it in at least a couple of months. I’m … Continue reading →

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Random “Q”sings: Thompson Square, The Beatles and Los Lonely Boys

Just saw the new video by Thompson Square for “I Got You,” their follow up to “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” It’s a real hoot! Although the title is similar to Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You, Babe,” … Continue reading →

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“Q”sings: The First Music Principle

All right, where do I go from here? As much as I’d like to only talk about music, I’m going to resist that temptation and lay down some principles concerning music that I feel very strongly about. This is not … Continue reading →

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“Q”sings: A BEGINNING

How do you start in the middle of something? I’ve been listening to music all of my life. I come from a musical family-not of a pedigreed musical lineage, but a home that always had music playing. I’m quite sure … Continue reading →

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