Up until May 7 of this year, I had never heard of the song, Pilot of the Airwaves. Released in … More
Author: Further North
A Canadian pianist and writer with an interest in Johann Sebastian Bach, Glenn Gould and the exploration of methods for thoughtful communication.
The Seniors Speak
As part of my work, I often visit elderly people in retirement homes. I play the piano for them, we … More
Glenn’s VHS Tape
Housed at The Glenn Gould Archive in Ottawa are a number of VHS cassette tapes, some of which contain episodes … More
Attic As Arctic
A home located in a cold climate is likely to have some dead space between the ceiling and roof. Better … More
One More For The Road
With many readers of Further North located in countries other than Canada, I decided to devote this post to giving … More
This One’s For The Piano Teachers
Methods, curriculums and competitions abound. Indeed, there is value in these institutions however, let us not forget that ultimately, music … More
Do You Always Sit Solo?
If a pianist wants to sit lower than 17″ from the floor (the lowest level to which most standard piano … More
Western Arctic Tales and 1970’s Car Phones
For years I’ve been amused by the geographic similarities between Glenn Gould and my parents. Born in Port Arthur (now … More
Digital Trips North and the MS Norgoma
Glenn loved the idea of going north, both literally and figuratively. His figurative journeys were, of course, much more extended … More
Cat Dedications, Al Martino & A Penchant For Radio
I listen to a lot of AM radio and I find that the lower bandwidth creates a more pleasing sound … More
