ROBERT OWEN — Technology Leader & Musician
Technology leadership, music, and the space where they overlap

TOMMY: The Campus Review

If you’ll remember , I was contracted to play in “The Band” for the Clarence Brown production of TOMMY. I know, I know… you play Horn. “You’re not a Rocker Robert! ” Anyway, the production finished up it’s first week and is about to start up its second. (Shows run Wednesday through Sunday for the next two weeks) And, it … Read more

Those Brits are a Talented Bunch

This is just a quick post to link to a video I saw on YouTube I would normally just embed it but they wont allow this one to be embedded. This is way better than the crap that spits on on American Idol and, shows you shouldn’t judge by appearance alone. Give this a look:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

As I finish up my Taxes…

As I continue to work on my Taxes (is it too late to request a bailout?), I find myself needing some background noise. Normally, I would turn on BrinkFM but my wife found this little Video this weekend and I’ve become addicted. So, I post this here for so you’ll get addicted for you to enjoy. Back to Taxes!

Internet Radio on the Brink!

From the wild and crazy mind of my friend Patrick, comes… Brink.fm Internet Radio is a beautiful thing and, if you’re into Rock-n-Roll, this is the station for you! Just head on over to Brink.fm… Chose your listening method from the right-hand bar and you’re off!  There’s a bonus too, if you just can’t get enough, you can listen to … Read more

Oak Ridge Youth Symphony

On TuesdayApril 21, 2009 – 7p.m., the newly established Oak Ridge Youth Orchestra will have its  premiere performance. The performance, under the direction of music director and conductor Rachel Grubb, will be held in the Oak Ridge High School Auditorium. The first performance will include: Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite no. 1, Schumann Piano concerto in A minor and a World Premier … Read more

March-April Musical Activities

We’re not all about computers and Viri and all that Tech stuff here at Owen Consulting. Oh no, we’re into the musical scene as well… Well, at least I am. Here’s what’s going on for March and April. Some of this has already passed, sorry about that. But here it is anyway! March: 5th – KSO Runout to Greeneville, 7th … Read more

Happy Birthday Beethoven!

Although no official record has been found listing Beethoven’s exact birth date. We know that he was baptized Dec. 17 in a time and place when infants were usually baptized the day after their birth. So… Happy Birthday Beethoven! Here’s a nice article about how you and your music Influenced CD length. … Beethoven revolutionized orchestral music, leading it out … Read more