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Open Question: music industry?
I note that quite a few people want to go into the music industry? I heard loads about this book called 'The essential guide for serious singers and musicians' from amazon.co.uk people are saying that the music industry wants it banned has anyone read it?
Open Question: Jazz Education?
I haven't really been listening to music until a few years ago, and since then I've discovered that I really really like jazz, and it's something I'd like to seriously explore and hopefully understand on some level. This is probably a dumb question, but who are the "essential" musicians I should get myself well-acquainted with? If possible I'd like to get a diverse set of opinions across period, style, and nationalities. P.S. I also know that Ken Burns made a documentary on jazz, you think it's worth [...]
Natsu no Omoide ~ Waterboys 2
I don't know why I come up with two music titles consist of word 'omoi de'. Anyway, this one comes from a sequel of Waterboys -- Japanese drama. Note that the same title was originally made for film and went nicely in some Film Festivals. Pretty slow and move piece, I personally think this piece should go for advance players, especially for violin part. Even that the beginning for violin is pretty easy, the use of up from 6th position is essential. Intermediate violinist can try, if they already understand [...]
New Bloods - The Secret Life
Kill Rock Stars After listening to New Bloods’ debut album The Secret Life , I had to go back and check their bio again. Is this band really contemporary? I couldn’t be sure that this wasn’t a release from the '70s or '80s, because New Bloods’ sound hearkens back to bands like Essential Logic and The Raincoats so much that it truly sounds like a peer of those groups. But rather than being derivative or simply nostalgic for female post-punk bands of yore, New Bloods bring a modern sensibility to [...]
Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month With Exclusive Compilation CD to Benefit Music Education Groups
SEATTLE — In celebration of Black History Month, Nordstrom will sell an exclusive CD entitled "Immortal Soul-Essential Recordings from the Golden Age" beginning in February. "Immortal Soul" is a handpicked compilation of soul and R&B tracks that capture the romance, heartbreak and sensuality of the genre. Together, the chosen tracks trace the evolution of rhythm and blues of the '50s into the [...]
Pete Seeger For the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pete Seeger For the Nobel Peace Prize.I received the following from Joanie Calem.Regardless of what you think of his music ( There are some out there who do not like it.) I think this man deserves the recognition. I have already signed and I would like to encourage you to do the same.Thank you Joanie for the information.Dear Petition Signer,The petition to nominate Pete Seeger for a Nobel Peace Prize has grown rapidly; there are over 7600 signatures and you are one of them. The comments on the petition web [...]