The Projector

Amusements & Useful Devices from K. A. Wisniewski

The Neil Young Archives: A Fan-based Review

This month, I’ve asked students in my “Digital Textuality” course to submit a technical review of a website. As I watched them progress over the course of a few weeks, … Continue reading

March 6, 2025 · Leave a comment

Rediscovering Jutta Hipp: A Jazz Pioneer

My last post shared It’s a Long Commute a fun weekly listening project I’ve been sharing for the past 8-9 months via social media. It’s been wonderful to listen to … Continue reading

February 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

It’s a Long Commute: A Journey through Music History

As someone who has long relied on radio news to accompany my weekly commute, I recently decided to embark on a project that combines my love for music with a … Continue reading

January 14, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Origins of “Jingle Bells”: From Thanksgiving Tune to Christmas Classic

When we hear “Jingle Bells,” our minds immediately jump to Christmas—the twinkling lights, the festive cheer, and the familiar jingling sound that fills the air. It’s a song that has … Continue reading

December 23, 2024 · Leave a comment

16 Weeks with Bob Dylan

Colleges are like old-age homes; except for the fact that more people die in colleges. For me, the environment to write the song is extremely important. The environment has to … Continue reading

December 18, 2017 · Leave a comment

The Best Covers of Bob Dylan Songs

Well, I’m officially halfway through my course on Bob Dylan, and a clear, singular reading of Bob Dylan, the artist, is seemingly further away than ever.  But perhaps this is … Continue reading

October 16, 2017 · 1 Comment

Sounding Out Supplements: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan’s Influences, Inspirations & Impersonations I’ve been so invested in the History of Paper class, it recently occurred to me that there have been no posts here on another … Continue reading

September 29, 2017 · 1 Comment

Shadow of the Moon Turns 20

A few weeks ago, I was asked to contribute an essay on music/history, and, as exciting as the project seemed, I’m afraid I’ll have to turn the offer down.  But … Continue reading

July 25, 2017 · Leave a comment