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Let Me Promote Your Band
Written By:
Music and Band Ezine’s Publisher, Paul Heingarten
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Five Awesome Bands That Will Broaden Your Horizons
Submitted By: PawpKulture
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How To Get My Music Heard? Every Musician Should Know
This 2 Step Shortcut
Written By: John Barruci
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Let Me Promote Your Band
Written By:
Music and Band Ezine’s Publisher, Paul Heingarten
I’m offering you a chance to promote your band for free by becoming a Featured Band on the Music and Band App. This app has already been downloaded almost 700 times and that is just within the first month. The Featured Band section of this app is where you can be seen and get the word out about your band. Did I mention it is free?
All you need to do if you’re interested is send an email to paul@musicandband.com with the following info:
1) Name of your band and some basic info (band bio, website link, link to your music on CDBaby, etc)
2) Photo of band, graphic of band logo, etc
3) One MP3 from your band. (Maximum size 10mb and 5minutes in length)
That’s it – are you interested? Hit me up! If you want to check out the Music and Band App, feel free to download it from the Android Market (you need an Android mobile phone to access the Android Market).
About the Publisher:
Paul Heingarten runs the Music and Band Ezine
http://www.musicandband.com
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Five Awesome Bands That Will Broaden Your Horizons
Submitted By: PawpKulture
If you’re anything like me, listening to the radio makes
you want to swallow a knife. The top forty sucks; it’s
completely, utterly tasteless, and no self-respecting
music lovers would dare subject themselves to that
garbage. If I have to hear another song by Ke$ha, Katy
Perry, or Will Smith’s god damned daughter one more
time, I’m just going to have to end it. Note, however,
that I would still end it like a badass. My plan would
be as follows:
Step 1 – Obtain a long piece of razor thin, sharp metal.
Step 2 – Tie said metal rope over a rafter.
Step 3 – While standing on a chair, place the sharp
metal rope around my neck.
Step 4 – Super glue my hands to the top of my head.
Step 5 – Jump.
“This guy rules… he ripped his own damn head off.”
That’s right. Screw you Willow Smith. If only I had
listened to….
#1 – The Mars Volta
If you’re a true fan of musicianship, this is the band
for you. While I’ll admit they can be a bit overbearing
when you first hear them, any musician can tell you that
their music is innovative, fresh, and downright awesome.
The Mars Volta has managed to flawlessly blend rock,
jazz, Latin, and other styles, producing a sound that
is completely unique and overall, just amazing. Every
time I listen to this band, I want to fist pump like I
was in Jersey Shore. Do yourself a favor, and check
them out.
I recommend “The Bedlam in Goliath” as the album to
listen to first. As an added bonus, the album features
their new drummer, Thomas Pridgen, who was sponsored by
Zildjian at age 10.
#2 – Animals as Leaders
An instrumental metal band, Animals as Leaders also
features astounding musicianship. Guitar players will be
especially fond of this band, as will any rock
enthusiast. These guys have amazing talent, and yet
Nickelback is on the radio. I don’t get it. So far, they
have only released one album, but I’ve been listening to
it for a couple of years now, and I still haven’t gotten
burned out. This is definitely a band to check out.
#3 – Death From Above 1979
If you’re more into the dance-rock scene, may I
recommend Death From Above 1979. Guaranteed to make you
tap your leg, and much more of a fresh listen than say…
Fallout Boy. Definitely an innovative band.
If that doesn’t make you want to just leave your
computer and start moshing with your church pastor, I
don’t know what will.
#4 – Florence and the Machine
A bit of a different style from the aforementioned
bands, Florence has a great musical style, a unique
voice, and a fresh musical sound. Girls may be
especially fond of Florence, but her music is enjoyable
regardless of gender. My personal favorite song of hers
is “Dog Days”. She’s got quite the voice.
Ahh, refreshing.
#5 – Incubus
Not a new band by any means, nor unfamiliar, but I
highly suggest rediscovering this band. They have a
fantastic, unique style that I won’t ever get tired of.
If you’ve never listened to Incubus before, shame on
you. However, it’s never too late to start. They have
so many fantastic songs, and great musicians make up the
core of the band. My personal favorite songs are “While
All the Vultures Feed”, “Sick Sad Little World”, and
“Pardon Me”.
Hell yes. I’m going to go smash my radio to bits like
old dude in Office Space.
About the Author:
See the original post with video clips of the bands at
http://pawpkulture.com/?p=35
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How To Get My Music Heard? Every Musician Should Know
This 2 Step Shortcut
Written By: John Barruci
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How to get my music heard? This is usually the number
one query that most of the musicians that I deal with
have. I normally surprise them with the answer.
When people approach me for ideas about promoting their
music they have nearly always done the same things with
little or no success:
Set up a website/MySpace/Facebook page
Played regular small gigs in front of their friends,
family and associates and sold them the odd t-shirt or
cd.
Recorded a demo that they hope someone outside of their
friends, family and associates will listen to, and then
call them saying that they are the next big thing.
This is what I call Sympathy Marketing, relying on your
small warm market to keep you feeling like a
musician/band before you finally get discovered.
To be bigger you have to think smarter and get out of
the sympathy market. Below are the 2 steps that I
recommend and the 3 reasons why I recommend them:
Step one:
Join Twitter, yes that’s right another social networking
tool. Twitter has advanced search options that can help
musicians target people interested in their musical
niche. Many Twitter followers have it installed on their
cell-phone, there are 3 times as many cell-phones as
personal computers and it’s the ideal tool to push out
instant communication to your new-found followers.
Once you have gained a few free followers that are out
of your sympathy market it’s time for step two:
Join Fan Bridge, it’s a site that concentrates on
helping you find fans and more importantly keep fans.
The system they use keeps your fans informed and your
market warm. Relationship marketing is where it’s at in
any industry where you are looking to be successful.
The 3 reasons that I recommend the above steps are:
They are no-cost and low-cost options that, used
properly, can gain you large numbers of targeted fans
and get you out of the sympathy (friends, family and
associates) market.
They are easy to do, you are a musician not an online
marketing guru, you need to do something where you can
see results quickly that isn’t done to death by every
other musician.
Getting your music heard is now a whole lot easier
because you’re only dealing with fans that genuinely
want to follow you and have a relationship with. You are
now starting out with a warm fan base that you can
market your music and merchandise to.
I hope you have enjoyed the article How To Get My Music
Heard? A resource that I recommend to musicians looking
to seriously increase their fan base is the brilliant
[http://www.makeyourbandpopular.com]www.makeyourbandpopular.com.
I wish you all the best in your musical career.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Send Me Your Gigs!!!
Okay, here’s the deal. I have an event calendar on the Music and
Band Ezine blog page that has not gotten much use lately and I
want to start promoting your live shows. Use the following link
and submit your gigs to me so I can include them on the event
calendar. Please include street addresses of the gigs and if you
like you can also include links to your home page, Facebook page,
etc. Thanks!
http://www.prhsolutions.com/musicandband/?page_id=988
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your
questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded
directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
If you would like to post an article in a future edition of the “Music and Band Ezine”, please email your submission to
paul@musicandband.com for review and consideration.
I personally thank you for your readership and interest in this ezine. Looking forward to bringing you the next edition of Music and Band, I am…
Paul Heingarten
Founder
Music and Band Ezine
***The views expressed in this ezine do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher***
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UHFD – Music and Band App Featured Band
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The Best Iphone Apps for Musicians
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How Musician Networking Sites Lead To Success
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UHFD is the Music and Band App Featured Band this
week. Here’s a brief bio of the band…
UHFD ( The Unbearable Hand Fate Dealt) was created when
Zach James met Andrue Sullivan in Memphis. After the two
collaborated on several projects James was inspired to
do something very different which incorporated Andrue’s
soul and choral background with his own progressive
rock style.
From 2006 to 2009 Zach recorded the music for The Moth.
In the Summer of 2009 Andrue and Zach began vocals for
The Moth and the record was completed and officially
released in April of 2010. The art for the record was
done by acclaimed artist Yuki Nishimura
(www.yukinishimura.com)
Currently the live band consists of James, Sullivan,
William Cook on drums, and Kevin Underwood often making
an appearance on guitar. Of the project Zach James has
said “Essentially there are two UHFD’s. There is the
recording that I do on my own which can’t be hindered by
what I’m limited to pull off live. Then there’s UHFD
live which can’t be confined by what was recorded.”
About the Publisher:
Paul Heingarten runs the Music and Band Ezine
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The Best Iphone Apps for Musicians
Written By: Shawn
The iPhone is an amazing device with many practical uses
and applications. For musicians especially, the iPhone
features many handy apps that can be used for on the go
music making. The following iPhone apps are great for
any musician, whether they’re just a curious novice or a
pro.
iDrum
This iPhone app gives musicians a portable drum
machine. There are a handful of different editions
(hip-hop, rock, club, and more) of the app with new
preset kits to satisfy any musician’s taste. iDrum turns
the iPhone into a step sequencer, where users can create
different beats and string them together into a song.
Musicians can edit their beats on the fly and at just
$4.99 this app is a valuable tool for musical iPhone
users.
GuitarToolkit
Every guitarist with an iPhone should buy this wonderful
app. Musicians in need of a portable tuner, metronome,
or chord dictionary will find all they need in the
iPhone GuitarToolkit. Having all these tools accessible
in one small iPhone app is very convenient. Any musician
can appreciate this app for just $9.99, with an even
cheaper “Lite” version also available.
Vocoder Synthesizer SV – 5
This app gives musicians a powerful synthesizer on the
go. Amazingly, it features a fully functioning vocoder
(giving users a robot-like voice they can play on the
iPhone screen). This app utilizes the iPhone’s
microphone, so the vocoder will only work for iPhone
users. Amazingly, this app allows users to save and
upload patches they create to share with other iPhone
musicians. This app really utilizes all of the iPhone’s
capabilities, and lets musicians explore complex sounds
with an onboard keyboard, recorder, and real-time
filters. For an iPhone app, this is a little pricey at
$16.99 but musicians will really appreciate the app’s
many editable features.
Band
Band is a fun app for the iPhone that can serve as a
handy tool to musicians. The Band app features a
playable two octave piano keyboard, a guitar and a bass.
Musicians can use this app to play musical ideas at the
moment they strike, so they won’t forget the great
melodies they come up with. This app also includes a 3×4
drum pad allowing musicians to lay down beats on their
iPhone. The best part is Band can record musicians’
ideas (even using an optional click track). At $3.99,
this iPhone app is both fun and affordable. Karajan For
real musicians, Karajan is an extremely useful app for
the iPhone. This app lets musicians practice ear
training, a valuable skill that requires time and
practice. The app plays musical intervals or scales and
prompts the iPhone user to identify them by ear. Chord
identification is also a useful app feature for
musicians. Musicians studying music theory will find
this app turns their iPhone into a powerful teaching
tool. Although iPhone users have to pay $14.99 for the
full app, there is a free version for beginners.
These apps make portable music making affordable and
fun. Any musician knows that inspiration can strike at
any moment, and now it can be captured on an iPhone. The
convenience of these tools makes any one of the apps a
great addition to a musician’s iPhone.
Check out my other iphone info sites for everything new
and up-to-date on iphone:
and
http://www.iphoneunlocksecrets.net
About the Author:
A computer sales and services business owner that is
always up on the newest technologies and is always
trying to teach them to others.
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How Musician Networking Sites Lead To Success
Written By: Chris Robertson
The music industry is a brutal business. Thousands of
hopeful musicians are chasing down dreams of making it
in an industry where only a handful actually find the
success they dream of. Prior to the dawn of the
Internet, musicians could only hope that they would be
recognized through submitting countless tapes to
executives in the music business. Now, due to the
Internet, musicians can connect with other musicians and
leaders in the industry for a much better chance of
getting noticed.
Musician networking sites have propelled hopeful
musicians into positions where their music can be heard
by some of the biggest names in the industry. Indie
bands (independent musicians) are finding a great deal
of success by promoting their music on networking sites.
Countless unknown bands and musicians are getting
recognized and hired, having their music featured in
mainstream and independent films.
Indie musicians, using the latest technology available
to them, are able to record and produce radio worthy
tracks and can literally bypass the difficult and
sometimes impossible hurdle of signing with a popular
record company. Thousands of self-recorded and produced
CDs are being released to the public every year due to
the increased availability of musician networking sites
found on the Internet.
The global popularity of indie bands and their limitless
ability to network their talents has made that once
impossible dream of musician success and very real
possibility. Musicians don’t ever have to leave the
comfort of the garage in order to find success; with the
ability to record, produce, and then upload tracks to
musician networking sites, their music is available
worldwide for purchase, via MP3 downloads.
There are hundreds of musician networking sites on the
web and it’s important to try a few out in order to find
the one that suits your needs best. There are sites
where musicians are looking for other musicians. Sites
that help leaders in the industry discover indie music
and the musicians involved in it. Sites that offer
contests for big money and recording prizes. In other
words, there is something for every type of musician and
all it takes is a bit of effort and time to find the
site that works best for you or your band. It should be
noted that some musician networking sites are free sites
while others charge a fee. When you find the right free
site with outstanding browse and search capabilities, it
can open any number of doors and never cost a dime.
The once brutal and often discriminative music business
has been tamed by the electronic age and the indie band
movement that has been recognized worldwide. Success is
now determined by how hard musicians work towards
networking their talents to the people who are looking
for new talents. The recipe for success in the music
business takes talent, devotion, and the relentless
ability to self-promote via musician networking venues.
About the Author:
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one
of the world’s MOST popular
internet marketing
companies on the web.
Learn more about Musician Networking.
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Find a Gig / Post a Gig
ANNOUNCEMENT: Send Me Your Gigs!!!
Okay, here’s the deal. I have an event calendar on the Music and
Band Ezine blog page that has not gotten much use lately and I
want to start promoting your live shows. Use the following link
and submit your gigs to me so I can include them on the event
calendar. Please include street addresses of the gigs and if you
like you can also include links to your home page, Facebook page,
etc. Thanks!
http://www.prhsolutions.com/musicandband/?page_id=988
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your
questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded
directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your questions, comments and/or concerns can always be
forwarded directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
If you would like to post an article in a future edition of the “Music and Band Ezine”, please email your submission
to
paul@musicandband.com for review and consideration.
I personally thank you for your readership and interest in this ezine. Looking forward to bringing you the next
edition of Music and Band, I am…
Paul Heingarten
Founder
Music and Band Ezine
***The views expressed in this ezine do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher***
Welcome to this Week’s E-dition of Music and Band Ezine!
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http://twitter.com/musicandband
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Joshua A.D. – Music and Band App Featured Band
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Benefits of a Band Bus
Written By: Mike Christianson
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How To Get Your Music Discovered By Record Labels
Written By: Billy Rock
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Joshua A.D. is the Music and Band App Featured Band this
week. Here’s a brief bio of the band…
Joshua A.D. is a bassist and vocalist from New Orleans,
LA who is currently grinding it out in Los Angeles. He
carries on the tradition of bands like Thin Lizzy,
Motorhead, The Dictators and Tom Waits with a punky,
jazzy hard rock trio. Straddling humor and genuine
aggression, Joshua A.D. takes a uniquely existential
approach to the world of rock n roll. Everyone knows
how ridiculous and over the top music can get, so he
fights stupid with stupid – leaving no party behind.
You can read his blogs at joshuaad.blogspot.com or here
his talk show at joshiaad.podbean.com. As for the music,
go to reverbnation.com/joshuaad and stay tuned for the
debut album “One Man Mardi Gras” coming soon.
About the Publisher:
Paul Heingarten runs the Music and Band Ezine
About the Author:
Paul Heingarten runs the Music and Band Ezine
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Benefits of a Band Bus
Written By: Mike Christianson
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When bands go on a nation-wide or international tour, it
is a very exciting time in their careers. The management
team is faced with a few important decisions when
planning a tour and one of them is transportation.
Renting a band bus is like a home away from home on
wheels. It has all the necessary living facilities right
on board. The benefits of this mode of transportation
include cost-efficiency, convenience and the camaraderie
that is formed from travelling together in close
quarters.
In order for a tour to be profitable, management must
consider the cost of the transportation for the band and
its crew as part of the planning process. Renting a band
bus is the most affordable way to travel in large
numbers. In most cases, there only needs to be one
driver. There are styles and sizes of buses that can
accommodate any band while staying in their budget.
Finally, ground travel is generally more affordable than
flying.
There are trailers available that attach to the back of
the bus for transporting extra equipment or merchandise.
They come in various sizes to accommodate different size
loads. These trailers save the cost of extra transport,
which makes it a cost-efficient alternative. This adds
to the affordability factor when it comes to choosing a
mode of transportation for a tour.
Another benefit of travelling by bus is the convenience
factor. Most bands cannot afford a private plane
service, and everyone knows how frustrating and annoying
airports can be. Flights are often delayed or cancelled.
There are so many rules now in all of the airports and
it is very difficult to fly with some of the equipment
that bands require. It does not make sense to bother
with the hassle of airports when band members can just
jump on a bus to their next destination and begin
travelling immediately.
Flying from city to city and staying in hotel rooms does
not foster the same band camaraderie that travelling on
a bus does. Band buses are known in rock n roll history
for being a place where bad behavior takes place and
stories are made. Travelling bands take their sex, drugs
and rock n roll with them on the road, which creates
friendship and solidarity between the members as they
spend so much time together.
The facilities on these buses make them comfortable and
homely. The most expensive coaches even have a luxury
feel to them. They all have lounges, bunk beds, and
kitchenettes so the bands have a place to relax, sleep,
and eat while they are on the road. Flat panel
televisions, DVD players, and other types of equipment
are standard on these buses, keeping the band members
and their crew entertained while they travel from place
to place.
The band bus has a definite place in rock n roll
history. Musicians have been travelling on the road for
decades and the tradition will remain a strong part of
the business as long as live music continues to draw
crowds. This affordable and convenient way to travel is
an effective way for bands to travel from city to city
while bringing them closer together and allowing them
to live out the rock n roll fantasy.
Find out what you need to consider when taking a band or
artist on tour and discover why the band bus remains
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How To Get Your Music Discovered By Record Labels
Written By: Billy Rock
[http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Billy_Rock]
How to get discovered by record labels is still a
difficult process to master, but the opportunities
available today are far greater than any that have come
before. In the old days of getting in front of the top
dogs, you had to develop a regional following and hope
that you got big enough to expand. While that is still
the case to a certain degree, the power of the World
Wide Web has made it theoretically possible to post a
sound file on iTunes or a video on YouTube and find your
way in front of a big name record executive. Of course,
before this can happen, there are certain non-negotiable
measures that you must take as an artist or a band
looking for that big break.
First of all, you need to pour your heart and soul into
the music. Making music for money never worked out for
anyone. 99.9 percent of the time it must start with a
dream to make the best product you can, and to
successfully pursue that dream you will need to craft
songs and sounds that you are proud of. Playing music
must be “in the blood,” so to speak. That means that
even if you never earn a dime from it, you would still
be willing to play because you have to. It’s who you
are.
If you have a product that you really feel good about,
then the next step is making sure that product is
presented using the highest quality standards of sound
mixing and recording. If you are playing live-and anyone
serious about a career in music should be-then it means
making the most out of acoustics and the performance as
a whole. Sometimes attitude and showmanship can enhance
the songs themselves.
Creating solid product and presenting it in the best
manner possible are the first steps to music success,
but it is also important to make use of all the helpful
tools that bands 25 years ago did not have access to.
Promote yourself with social media. Network among those
you admire in the music industry. You never can tell
when a chance encounter with another music professional
will lead to an invaluable contact that gets your act
in front of the right pair of eyes.
If you are uncertain about how to get started with the
marketing aspects of a music career, there are qualified
pros out there willing to help guide you. One such
provider, Billy Rock, insists that you use every tool
you can find because when you’re trying to be
discovered, you can never have too much exposure. Just
make sure that when the big day comes, you’ve got music
and performance skills that stand out from the rest.
Billy Rock is the leading provider of
[http://www.tunecore.com]music management services. Get
your music heard as [http://www.tunecore.com]record
labels are constantly looking for new music.
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How To Get Your Music Discovered By Record Labels
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That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
If you would like to post an article in a future edition of the “Music and Band Ezine”, please email your submission to
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I personally thank you for your readership and interest in this ezine. Looking forward to bringing you the next edition of Music and Band, I am…
Paul Heingarten
Founder
Music and Band Ezine
***The views expressed in this ezine do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher***
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Erica Anthony – Music and Band App Featured Band
Written By:
Music and Band Ezine’s Publisher, Paul Heingarten
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Damien Rice: Confessions of an Irish Folk Singer Lover
Posted By: Casy
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The Best VST Plugins for a New Musician
Written By: Andrew Ainsworth
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Erica Anthony – Music and Band App Featured Band
Written By:
Music and Band Ezine’s Publisher, Paul Heingarten
The Featured Band on the Music and Band App this week is
Erica Anthony. Erica plays multiple instruments, is a
singer/songwriter and is located in the San Antonio
area. Her genre is more of a mixture than a clear cut
branding of one style. She has graciously allowed her
song “Waiting On” to be made available via the Music
and Band App.
On having a listen to “Waiting On”, I hear a lot of
energy behind her acoustic performance. With just a
guitar and some nice ambient reverb behind her vocals,
the recording really has a nice live feel. I hear a
little Macy Gray in her voice. The lyrics of “Waiting
On” are personal, dealing with selfishness and how to
start thinking about other people in life. Words to live
by.
Erica Anthony’s music and lyrics are very enticing, and
I invite you to give her a listen. If you already have
the Music and Band App on your Android Phone, just click
the Featured Band menu option and you’ll see her there
and you’ll be able to play “Waiting On” through our
streaming audio player.
If you don’t have the Music and Band App, you can
download it with any Android Phone by opening the
Android Market and doing a search for “Music and Band
App”. Look for the developer name Paul72 to make sure
you have the right one.
Check out Erica’s website at
www.ericaanthony.squarespace.com and look her up if
you’re around the San Antonio area!
About the Author:
Paul Heingarten runs the Music and Band Ezine
http://www.musicandband.com
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Damien Rice: Confessions of an Irish Folk Singer Lover
Posted By: Casy
I have flooded the internet with notions of truly great
music and today I come here to introduce, or perhaps
reintroduce to you, one of the most talented Irishmen
this side of the pond. His parents dubbed him Damien
Rice; I have dubbed him “musical god”, despite the name
dispute, we can all agree on his mammoth wamma-jamma
talent.
Damien Rice was born in Celbridge, Ireland on
December 7, 1973. He released his first studio album in
2002, in which I was not aware of him at that time!
Doesn’t it kill you to find out an artist has been
rocking the public’s socks off for years and you didn’t
have any idea he/she/they even existed!? It reminds me
when people say “isn’t it strange that the person you
marry is out there right now??” That’s how I feel! That
one musician, you know will change your perspective or
aide you through a rough moment in life, is out there
just waiting for you to discover his/her/their
insurmountable talent.
Damien Rice has led me into countless conversations with
damsels in coffee shops across the Portland-Metro area.
How, you may ask? A song may come on and they mouth the
words, they may have an unusually loud iPod flooding
their ears with sultry music of the Irish stallion, and
I just so happen to be an expert in Damien Rice small
talk. I have concealed in my repertoire, numerous Damien
Rice songs that have earned me small tokens of
appreciation; money; a phone number; a look; a stare; an
understanding; basically anything that lets me know
they’re on to me. Suddenly, the term “stranger”
disappears because those whom love Damien Rice have been
friends since their love of his music began.
Damien Rice continues to hold a monumental spot in my
heart, due to the fact he has been the soundtrack to my
incalculable depressive moments, as well as many hours
of pillow talk with past lovers and most likely future.
His subtle voice and delicate guitar caresses the
pallet, but do not let that discourage a moment, when
all you feel is anguish and despair because Rice is a
certified misanthropist as well. The best song example I
can think of from his repertoire, that is the embodiment
of love, despair, and obsession is “Volcano”. Screaming,
screeching, hurt is simply all I can say and is my
favorite songs by Damien Rice, actually, it is one of my
many favorite songs written and performed by Damien
Rice.
In less nuanced terms, Damien Rice sings to my soul.
Having discussed this with my brother Cory, I concluded
that if an artist does not, or no longer, sings to my
soul I could not listen to it. Many folks may couple
this idea with that of a spectator and a painting; if
the subject matter does not evoke emotion, what is the
purpose of staring at it? What is the raison d’être of a
song, an artist, or even the most basic sound, if it
does not make you feel something of worth and value?
When I listen to an artist, I want to feel either/or
cross, contented, cheerless, et cetera. Damien Rice does
precisely that, he takes a feeling puts it into a song
and passes it off to his listeners.
Also, if you enjoy Damien, I would recommend checking
out Elliott Smith, Glen Hansard, Sufjan Stevens and Jeff
Buckley.
About the Author:
See this original post with video clips at
http://boymeetsmusic.blogspot.com/2010/11/damien-rice-confessions-of-irish-folk.html
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The Best VST Plugins for a New Musician
Written By: Andrew Ainsworth
http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Ainsworth
With so many options when it comes to VST plugins, how
do you know where to start? If you’re a new musician,
the possibilities can be overwhelming. Whether it’s
learning the technicalities of drum instruments or
mastering the perfect vocals, there are many downloads
to get you started. However, the best VST plugins will
stand out for several reasons. Here are a few questions
to ask when you’re considering your options:
Are they user-friendly? While a program may be tricked
out with the most brilliant capabilities, it won’t do
you any good if you can’t intuitively figure it out.
Sure, it will take time to master, but make sure you can
learn it with ease.
Are they free? There are a lot of high-quality free VST
plugins, but make sure the ones you use aren’t buggy.
Nothing is worse than trying to create a masterpiece
while dealing with technical glitches. Research the best
VST plugin for what you need and spend the money if you
have to.
Can you get a demo? Before buying a plugin, the best
approach may be to try a free version. A lot of plugins
will offer a 7- or 14-day demo. Try before you buy to
make sure it’s what you want.
What are other people saying? The internet is full of
forums, reviews, and blogs about this topic. Research
what others are saying about a particular plugin.
Often times, the best advice will come from someone who
has actually used the plugin.
Remember, the best VST plugins will vary depending on
what you’re trying to achieve. Just make sure they’re
easy to incorporate and worth the money. When in doubt,
do your homework and take your time finding the right
one.
About the Author:
Andy is an Engineer, serial entrepreneur, marketing guru
and family man. who has just discovered how much fun
mixing music can be. To learn more please follow one of
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Find a Gig / Post a Gig
ANNOUNCEMENT: Send Me Your Gigs!!!
Okay, here’s the deal. I have an event calendar on the Music and
Band Ezine blog page that has not gotten much use lately and I
want to start promoting your live shows. Use the following link
and submit your gigs to me so I can include them on the event
calendar. Please include street addresses of the gigs and if you
like you can also include links to your home page, Facebook page,
etc. Thanks!
http://www.prhsolutions.com/musicandband/?page_id=988
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your
questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded
directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
That wraps up another edition of the Music and Band Ezine. Your questions, comments and/or concerns can always be forwarded directly to me at Music and Band at paul@musicandband.com.
If you would like to post an article in a future edition of the “Music and Band Ezine”, please email your submission to
paul@musicandband.com for review and consideration.
I personally thank you for your readership and interest in this ezine. Looking forward to bringing you the next edition of Music and Band, I am…
Paul Heingarten
Founder
Music and Band Ezine
***The views expressed in this ezine do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher***
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