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Peterson Music Lecture: Deconstructing Dark Side of the Moon

Join musicologist Scott Freiman for a multimedia lecture that takes you on a track-by-track journey through The Dark Side of the Moon. Discover the inspiration behind each song and how they evolved in the studio and experience Pink Floyd's iconic album in this exiting lecture.

This groundbreaking concept album explored life, death, time, and human experience with seamless transitions and innovative techniques, blending rock with jazz, classical, and experimental elements. Its immersive soundscapes have cemented its status as one of music's most seminal albums.

This Peterson Music Lecture is generously sponsored by the Peterson Music Foundation.

 

Date:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Berkley Theater
Audience:
  Adult     Teens  
Categories:
  Lecture and Conversation     Music and Concerts  
Registrations open at 10:00am Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Scott Freiman is a composer, a musician, and a software entrepreneur. Mr. Freiman is the CEO of Qwire, which creates collaborative cloud-based software that addresses significant problems with music licensing and royalty payments for film and television. Scott is the creator of Deconstructing The Beatles, a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Fab Four. Mr. Freiman has presented his lectures to sold out audiences throughout North America at theaters, museums and corporations, such as Pixar, Google, and Facebook. Scott has also lectured at colleges and universities and has taught a 13-part course at Yale University entitled The Beatles in The Studio.