Regarding Music is a series of discussions between composer Mats Johansson and musicologist Thomas Olsson, pinpointing the essence of Isildurs Bane.
2004
October: Regarding Culture and Institutions
"Europe is a magnificently long-winded continent in many ways. When culture is to be supported, the economic means very rarely go straight to the project that is to benefit from it. Instead, a huge colossal cultural institution is created, which in turn hands the money out to what is regarded as interesting at that very moment in time, based on the current cultural agenda..."
September: Regarding
Guitarists
"...guitarists are egocentric and quick to criticize other musicians, particularly other guitarists. I have seen this happen too often to deny it, and I have to admit to having said things like that myself..."
August: Regarding
Synthesizers
"I don’t think anyone, in his or her wildest dreams, could imagine the importance this instrument would have on the development of music..."
July: Regarding Music
and Media
" The words “medially interesting” in connection with musical experiences are a qualified truth. It seems to me that reviews that deal with music are a thing of the past. Instead, you tend to find reflections on the artist’s jacket, haircut, weight, looks, economy etc., frequently with irrelevant ponderings on the nostalgic adventures of the reviewer’s younger days..."