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July 01, 2007
Closer is the latest Pop CD put out by the richly talented Josh Groban who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Josh Groban fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one.Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably ..
July 01, 2007
The extremely talented Smooth Jazz artist Chieli Minucci & Special EFX has released him latest CD on the Shanachie recording label, entitled Sweet Surrender.Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable ..
July 01, 2007
Kirk Franklin, the richly talented Contemporary Gospel artist has released him latest CD titled Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin and Wow! It’s really a good one.This one literally grabs your attention right from the beginning with Hosanna and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song When .
July 01, 2007
I can describe the latest release from Smooth Jazz sensation Keiko Matsui for you with just one word… Outstanding!This one literally grabs your attention right out of the gate with Whisper From The Mirror and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song Trees, which by the way is ..
July 01, 2007
The exceptionally talented Smooth Jazz artist Keiko Matsui has released her CD entitled Deep Blue. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Keiko Matsui fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Deep Blue Keiko Matsui’s artistic excellence ..
July 01, 2007
Piano is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Artist Keiko Matsui, and is another great one by this talented musician.It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say .
July 01, 2007
I can describe the latest release from Blues sensation Eric Clapton for you with just one word… Outstanding!The CD launches with an outstanding track, When You Got A Good Friend, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.Blues ..
June 30, 2007
For those amongst us who play guitar and are fairly adept with their hands, the thought of building your own guitar must have crossed your mind at some point.....go on, you know it's true! Probably, like me you shrank back from the very thought of having to work to the peak of perfection to a ..
June 29, 2007
The extremely talented Jazz artist Keiko Matsui has released her most recent CD on the Narada recording label, entitled Wildflower.Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me ..
June 29, 2007
Bob Baldwin has released him most recent album entitled Standing Tall.This one grabs your attention right from the beginning with Stand Tall and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song Too Late, which by the way is another great track.Jazz music fans will recognize some of the .
June 29, 2007
Things That Lovers Do is the latest release from R & B Superstar Kenny Lattimore, and is another great one from this talented musician.Kenny Lattimore has been a heavy hitter in the R & B genre for quite some time now and Things That Lovers Do is an excellent illustration as to why.Kenny Lattimore ..
June 29, 2007
The exceptionally talented Pop artist Brian Mcknight has released him CD entitled Gemini. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Brian Mcknight fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Gemini Brian Mcknight’s artistic excellence is on full ..
June 29, 2007
The exceptionally talented Jazz artist George Benson has released him CD entitled Irreplaceable. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe George Benson fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Irreplaceable George Benson's artistic excellence is ..
June 29, 2007
Today is the day and age of technology, and it truly is an interesting one. There are so many developments that are always coming out that have to do with finding new ways to not only make but also obtain music that it can often compromise the integrity of the artist and what they have to ..
June 28, 2007
Meditation music produces measurable results. It slows our heartbeats down to about one beat per second, which can allow us to relax, let go, meditate and/or fall asleep.There are different types of meditation however, and different types of music are appropriate for each. A relaxing meditation is ..
June 28, 2007
Josh Groban, very talented Pop artist has released him latest CD titled Josh Groban and Wow! It's good.Josh Groban grabs your attention right from the outset with Alla Luce Del Sole and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song The Prayer, which is another great track by the ..
June 28, 2007
Very talented Evanescence have released their latest album titled Anywhere But Home and Wow! It’s really a good one.It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say ..
June 27, 2007
If you think that music is only a hobby or passion, think again. You may be in for a pleasant surprise. Music today is a full-fledged professional choice and a highly paying one at that for those who have made a mark for themselves in the field. All you need is some basic skills, passion, talent ..
June 27, 2007
Choosing a good piano is a major step along the way to perfecting your performance and honing your skills. Whether you're purchasing your very first piano, or you are an experienced buyer, it is essential to know what you're looking for in your piano to ensure it's worth your investment. After all, .
June 27, 2007
In the realm of MP3 players, Apple (producer of Macintosh computers and related technology) is the definite dominator when it comes to having the most highly-purchased products among the other manufacturers. One of the main reasons for this – simple as it may seem – is basically out of customer ..
June 26, 2007
There is really nothing in the world like music. There have been studies to show the amazing effect that is has on the human brain, such as the link between music and spatial intelligence. The only thing that can compare with listening to music is the ability to make our own music.Not everyone is ..
June 26, 2007
As a musician, one of the best ways to start becoming successful in the music business is to build up a fan base.You need to get your music out there so people can start listening to it and enjoying it. Publicizing your music is extremely important, and while ten years ago it may have been a ..
June 25, 2007
They say that music never betrays the heart that loves it. True indeed, music has always made our lives better and it has soothed our senses since time immemorial. The 21st century has seen a revolution in the form of computers that have proved to be instrumental in making our lives better and much .
June 25, 2007
If you find any free time you would allocate that time to enjoy with the near and dear ones for entertainment. But due to the hectic schedules in this fast moving world, we are unable to find that free time. One way or other this can be considered as a bane of technology. At the same time ..
June 25, 2007
The basis of Hip Hop is poetically using words. The very word “word” is part of Hip Hop vernacular, which includes phrases such as Word up, Word is Born, Word is Bond, That’s My Word, Word Life, and Word to the Mother.Hip Hop has been flipping words since day one. Emcees have mesmerized us with the .
June 25, 2007
There are a few music festivals that take place every year in the Isle of Wight, the ‘Jazz Festival’ is an event that has taken place for only a few years. I am a Jazz guitarist and I had the privilege to perform there for the first time last year in 2006, it was great, I loved the ..
June 24, 2007
For those looking to learn any instrument, a firm grasp of the basics is what is necessary to begin. Most who embark upon this learning process quickly realize that a strong foundation must be built on which more complicated techniques will come to rest after time. The guitar especially comes with ..
June 23, 2007
Recording artists often use music as a means for self-expression and people listen to music because they usually can identify with what is being expressed.There is a song that fits any situation, circumstance, and emotion. Music can soothe, calm, and relax. Music can also, depress, anger, and ..
June 22, 2007
YOU CAN GET SMASHED AND RAGE ALL NIGHT LONG THIS YEAR AT THE VOODOO FEST The ninth annual Voodoo Music Experience has been expanded to three days this year so that two huge groups from the nineties could each headline a night on their own. Rage Against the Machine, which has only played a handful ..
June 21, 2007
A piano lamp or piano light is something every piano player should have. Proper lighting is needed to perform or practice playing the piano. Whether you are beginner or amateur pianist just beginning to learn piano, or even if you are a more advanced piano player, lighting is a must. A piano light ..
June 21, 2007
Friends often ask me how to play guitar or what guitar instruction to use". My answer is usually “it's not so much how to play guitar or what guitar instruction to use but rather, what guitar to play.They're In For Some PainIf they've never played before I usually explain to them that they're .
June 20, 2007
Back in the late 70's, when I started to learn how to play lead bluegrass and fiddle tunes on an acoustic guitar, every bluegrass player I knew would settle for nothing less than a Dreadnought. The Dreadnought is a style of guitar created in 1916 in a collaboration between the guitar manufacturer, ..
June 20, 2007
Shakespeare said “ He who hath no music in him is fit for treasons and spoils.” True indeed, many generations have passed since the great writer wrote these words, but its passing influence has not seem to fade away till now, even at the threshold of the 21st century. The present music industry is ..
June 20, 2007
Jeff and Sheri Easter are perhaps Southern Gospel and Christian Country music’s favorite couple. After 23 years of marriage, millions of miles on the road and numerous albums and awards, Jeff smiles when he talks about their latest Southern Gospel album, “Life Is Great and Getting’ Better”. “I ..
June 19, 2007
There is something addictive about guitar playing that just seems to suck you in further than you meant to go...a bit like sex, rum, red wine, chocolate someone else's wife, luscious things that don't seem very good for you...the only thing is, guitars, especially acoustic lap steel guitars of the ..
June 18, 2007
A “fake book" is a collection of music arranged in skeletal form. It only gives the melody and the symbols for the accompanying chords. The real playing of the song with full accompaniment is meant to be improvised or as the semi pro's and professional musicians call it, ‘faked’ ..
June 16, 2007
Stevie Ray Vaughan hailed from Dallas Texas, and his name is synonymous with fender electric guitars. Stevie predominantly played a late fifties or early sixties version of the Strat (opinion is divided on its exact date), but there is no doubting that it was a Fender Stratocaster (Strat) guitar. ..
June 15, 2007
It is true that if one wants to learn how to play the violin, one would find it difficult initially but playing violin gives immense satisfaction. One needs to put in a lot of effort to learn how to play the violin. One has to learn to hold the violin properly and to finger and sound the notes in ..
June 14, 2007
Anyone looking for “The Harper Brothers" jazz group of the late ‘80s featuring Winard Harper and Philip Harper will be sorely disappointed. This is the original Harper Brothers formed in the mid 80s by Torchy Harper aka Clive Day. Torchy Harper spent his early years living in a petrol ..
June 14, 2007
If you don't know a thing about DJ Etiquette, you are going to hurt and/or ruin a party, alienate people, and altogether be responsible for spreading the taste of sour milk to party-goers ears.We don't want that at all.So learn this stuff NOW and make sure your next gig goes better.Lessons for DJ's .
June 12, 2007
Most of us don't "go looking for problems," but if you are considering buying a vintage acoustic guitar, it is best to recognize any problems or potential problems BEFORE the purchase. In my article, "Acoustic Guitars--Why Buy Vintage?" I noted some good reasons to buy vintage guitars (guitars that .
June 10, 2007
Downloading music has become extremely popular in the UK, but it can still be pretty confusing. There are some important differences between the major providers, so how do you decide which provider is right for you?Here are the major points to consider when looking at what each download service ..
June 09, 2007
I have been buying and playing guitars for around thirty years and it's true to say that I certainly have owned quite a few! My real passion is guitars and I have been fascinated not only how they sound but I can always tell how good they sound by the reaction of people when they hear some of the ..
June 09, 2007
You love the soothing sounds of relaxing piano music. But have you ever thought about actually going to your piano and creating it yourself? You can thanks to Edward Weiss's online piano course.This course teaches beginning adult students how to play piano using a chord-based approach. The lessons ..
June 09, 2007
Learning an instrument can be the dream of many people. And whether you’re a child or an adult, chasing those musical dreams can mean many hours of hard work and practice. The guitar has long been the most popular choice for those looking to learn an instrument. But in order to learn guitar, you ..
June 08, 2007
It All Starts With YouExperimenting in the recording studio can be a lot of fun with many exciting things to do. When you get all the variables just right, it can inspire your playing too. Of course, even if you have a great mic in a great room and go through the best recording equipment, you can’t .
June 08, 2007
The Eyes of GodIt's been awhile since I've had the pleasure of being introduced to a new collection of devotional music. Scott Kalechstein has a number of albums out in several genres. He has a scintillating sense of humor, which he uses to great effect in concerts and other venues. His CD, ..
June 08, 2007
In all the years I've been reviewing music (13 and counting) one of my favorite labels has always been Sequoia Records. David and Steve Gordon have consistently released a plethora of cool music, their own (including the bestselling Sacred Drum series of Native/World music) and that of numerous ..
August 31, 2006
Continuing the audio effects series, again, we all know of audio effects and what they generally are supposed to do. They are used to manipulate audio in ways that are not available with traditional playing and recording techniques. If you’re like me, and enjoy dabbling in audio production, you’re ..
August 30, 2006
The NU-Metal trend was for the first time introduced in the early 1990s on the peak of formation of new hard music mainstream. The NU-Metal is also called agro metal, or NU-Metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut. It typically fuses influences from the grunge and alternative metal of the ..
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