ezra

Wow... Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!!

Where can I find them? I was recently turned on to this website redicecreations.com that covers loads of incredible information through interviews and links to associated websites. There must be a website that features free, long, detailed discussions by the leading musicians and composers of our time about music theory. Right? This website is great but I'm looking for interview with the TOP theorists of our time. Can anyone recommend a website like that?

Anyone? Surely someone has answers to this question..

What are currently some of the best, cutting edge conservatories and liberal arts schools in the USA? Can anyone provide a list or know of a better resource to seek answers to this question?

For anyone interested in spicing up their pop music with some classical elements, I highly recommend the albums listed above by Stevemc. I added a few to the list Brian Wilson: Pet Sounds Smiley Smile Wild Honey Van Dyke Parks: Discover America Song Cycle Jump Randy Newman: 12 Songs Sail Away Nilsson Sings Newman Paul Simon (!!!): Still Crazy After All These Years Their Goes Rhymin' Simon One Trick Pony Other miscellaneous recommendations... Harper's Bizzare (simon, newman, and parks all contributed heavily to the repetoire of this band early in their careers.. great production) : Feelin Groovy Anything Goes Bob Dylan: Self Portrait (Little sadie? Come on, that progression is freakin SWEET) The soundtrack to "Fantastic Planet" is an example of music that blended film scoring with pop music... Hope this helps! -Ezra