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A Guide To Building A Dance Music Track From The Beginning

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:20:17 -0600

Whether you are just starting out or if you are an expert at producing dance music tracks, creating a new track can be especially daunting but by following certain rules it can be surprisingly rewarding! For the purposes of this article we will look at constructing a 4/4 dance track using various audio dance samples from sources found on the Internet.

A great starting point is to listen to the music your trying to create and learn what the songs you like use in terms of sounds in the tracks and where they use them. First part is to layer up a percussion sound in an eight-bar loop in your sequencer software. Then move onto the Bass, by using plugins to your sequencer you should be able to find some bass patches to use for now. Then look at deciding your pattern and then tweak the sound to your preference, by manipulating sound effects or using filters.

Try not to start arranging sounds at this point as it is too early to put the percussion into the state of a finished track and you will want to arrange it all when the sounds are all read in. Continue then building the track until your complete the intro section. Then start a new loop (main part of the dance track) and add a lead synthesiser MIDI file on top of the percussion you have previously set. Then repeat this and create loops until you have loops for the main sections of your track.

Now you’ve got the basics, its time to listen to what you’ve got and ask yourself how yoru favourite dance tracks work, i.e how they build up to the crescendo and how the bass line rocks hard, what do they do to produce this feeling and effect. By answering questions like these you can gain a better understanding as to what a successful track should have and also look at dropping in any effects that you think may help.

When your happy, then its time to be critical of your own work and listen to it throughout. Take a break first and even get a mate to listen to it. Ask yourself questions such as did the bass line rock, did the loops work where they were supposed to etc. This helps to make your track better and mean that you will be on course for creating stomping dance tracks into the future.

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Paula Cole Harbinger Rock Music CD Review

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Paula Cole has released her most recent CD entitled Harbinger.

Harbinger opens with an outstanding track, Happy Home, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

Harbinger is a pleasantly varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

If you’re a Paula Cole fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Cole, or even Rock to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 4 - Watch The Woman's Hands, track 12 - She Can't Feel Anything Anymore, and track 14 - The Ladder.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Happy Home. Great track!

Harbinger Release Notes:

Paula Cole originally released Harbinger on October 10, 1995 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Happy Home 2. I Am So Ordinary 3. Saturn Girl 4. Watch The Woman's Hands 5. Bethlehem 6. Chiaroscuro 7. Black Boots 8. Oh John 9. Our Revenge 10. Dear Gertrude 11. Hitler's Brothers 12. She Can't Feel Anything Anymore 13. Garden Of Eden 14. Ladder, The

Personnel: Paula Cole (vocals, piano, keyboards, percussion, whistle); Kevin Barry, Gerry Leonard (acoustic & electric guitars); Eileen Ivers, Laura Seaton, Mary Rowell (violin); Juliette Hafner (viola); Erik Friedlander (cello); Jon Dryden (piano); Paul Bushnell (bass); Jay Bellerose (drums, percussion); Mark Hutchins (tambourine, percussion, programming).

Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York.

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Review of the Everclear CD So Much For The Afterglow

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The super talented group Everclear have released their latest CD on the Capitol / EMI Records recording label, entitled So Much For The Afterglow.

So Much For The Afterglow opens with a great track, So Much For The Afterglow, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

So Much For The Afterglow has a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly outstanding musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Overall So Much For The Afterglow is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 5 - I Will Buy You A New Life, track 12 - Why I Don’t Believe In God, and track 13 - Like A California King.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - So Much For The Afterglow. Good stuff!

So Much For The Afterglow Release Notes:

Everclear originally released So Much For The Afterglow on October 7, 1997 on the Capitol / EMI Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. So Much For The Afterglow 2. Everything To Everyone 3. Ataraxia (Media Intro) 4. Normal Like You 5. I Will Buy You A New Life 6. Father Of Mine 7. One Hit Wonder 8. El Distorto De Melodica - (TRUE instrumental) 9. Amphetamine 10. White Men In Black Suits 11. Sunflowers 12. Why I Don't Believe In God 13. Like A California King

Everclear: Art Alexakis (vocals, guitar, steel guitar, keyboards, banjo, mandolin, toy piano); Craig Montoya (vocals, mandolin, keyboards, bass); Greg Eklund (vocals, slide whistle, keyboards, drums, percussion).

Additional personnel: Paul Cantelon (violin); Gerri Stutyak (cello); Derron Nuhfer (saxophone); Neal Avron (trumpet); Buddy Schnaub (trombone); Rami Jaffee (organ).

Recorded at A&M Studios, Rondor Studios, Los Angeles, California; Ocean Studios, Burbank, California; Whitehorse Studios, Portland, Oregon, in November 1996, January and March 1997.

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P2P Networks: The dangers of Kazaa and other file sharing platforms explained.

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

P2P Networks: The dangers of Kazaa and other file sharing platforms explained.

Using Kazaa and other peer-to-peer networking programs can be alluring to the uneducated user. The Music is within easy grasp, the clients are simple to use, and even the communication aspects are things that people find irresistible. But before you delve into the world of music downloading, there are a few things that every user needs to know. Through proper information we can be forewarned. And forewarned is forearmed.

P2P networks are a breeding ground for viruses and malicious software

When you first install Kazaa or any other peer-to-peer networking programs, the first thing that crosses most of our minds is the music we’re thinking of downloading. What we should be asking though, is what dangers are involved and is it worth the risk of using this software! It’s time to get forewarned people!

The first thing that needs to be understood is that installing this software gives any potential viruses an entry point into our computers. It’s through P2P programs that viruses are able to bypass the general security software on our computers, such as firewalls and anti-virus software. These security systems do have flaws, especially when you’re basically opening the door and letting these critters roam on in.

All of these viruses have only two functions, but it’s enough to do a lot of damage. The first function is to replicate and spread to other users, and the second is to carry out the objective they were programmed to perform. The objective can be anything from erasing data that screws up different programs in you’re computer, it can make your computer difficult to load by using your system’s resources, and it can even cause programs and files to completely disappear.

For example, the ‘My doom’ virus recently got a foothold into Kazaa and spread at a ferocious rate. The virus would sit in someone’s download folder and assume the name of a popular file. That file would then be downloaded by another user, and the infection would keep spreading until it got out of hand. The result, 1000’s of people with damaged computer systems, and a lot of frustrated users.

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What about Spyware?

Spyware is exactly as the name implies, (Spying Software). This spying software can usually be located within the P2P client itself, and it’s used to collect information that is later sold to various advertising companies. You know what that means right? Not only do you have viruses to worry about, you also got Kazaa violating your basic constitutional rights. It’s absolutely atrocious that these Kazaa and other companies are making money off the average user in this way

The RIAA

If you thought there were only two things to worry about, you were wrong. The Recording industry association of America is also out to get you. Their strategy to counter online piracy is to make an example of the people who use these programs. Don’t think for a second your safe, because 1000’s of people have already been slapped with lawsuits.

The RIAA finds out who you are by following a fairly simple process that leads to an eventual charge of copy right infringement. First, your IP is obtained from sharing music online. Second, a lawsuit is filed against a “john doe user”, because a specific name can’t be obtained from your IP address alone. Third, a subpoena is requested against your internet service provider, accepted, and your full name is given to the RIAA. Lastly, the RIAA will usually write a letter demanding a settlement, and if refused, the RIAA will then amend their lawsuit to name you as the John Doe user, and proceed with trial.

There have been 15,000 lawsuits filed since 2003, and the number is continuing to rise. The increasing number lawsuits is just another of the many dangers of using P2P networking for your source of music downloading.

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Review of the Fleetwood Mac CD Tusk

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Fleetwood Mac, the richly talented Rock group have released their latest album titled Tusk and Wow! It's good.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Tusk. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Tusk is a nicely varied, mix of 20 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly outstanding musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

I’m of the opinion that Tusk is certainly some of this groups best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 6 - What Makes You Think You're The One, track 15 - I Know I'm Not Wrong, and track 20 - Never Forget

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Over and Over. What a nice track!

Tusk Release Notes:

Fleetwood Mac originally released Tusk on October 25, 1990 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Over and Over 2. Ledge, The 3. Think About Me 4. Save Me A Place 5. Sara - (edit) 6. What Makes You Think You're The One 7. Storms 8. That's All For Everyone 9. Not That Funny 10. Sisters Of The Moon 11. Angel 12. That's Enough For Me 13. Brown Eyes 14. Never Make Me Cry 15. I Know I'm Not Wrong 16. Honey Hi 17. Beautiful Child 18. Walk A Thin Line 19. Tusk 20. Never Forget

Fleetwood Mac: Lindsay Buckingham (vocals, guitar); Christine McVie (vocals, keyboards, synthesizer); Stevie Nicks (vocals); John McVie (bass); Mick Fleetwood (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: The U.S.C. Trojan Marching Band. Producers: Fleetwood Mac, Richard Dashut, Ken Caillat. Engineers: Ken Caillat, Richard Dashut, Lindsey Buckingham. Recorded at The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, California.

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Review of the Jackie McLean CD Right Now

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Right Now is the latest Rock CD put out by the highly talented Jackie McLean who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Jackie McLean fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Right Now. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Right Now. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with McLean on several of the tracks. Artists like Rudy Van Gelder and Bob Cranshaw just to name a couple.

Overall Right Now is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - Poor Eric, track 3 - Christel's Time, and track 5 - Right Now

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Eco. Wow!

Right Now Release Notes:

Jackie McLean originally released Right Now on March 9, 2004 on the Blue Note Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Eco 2. Poor Eric 3. Christel's Time 4. Right Now 5. Right Now (alternate take) - (bonus track)

Personnel: Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); Larry Willis (piano); Bob Cranshaw (bass); Clifford Jarvis (drums). Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on January 29, 1965. Includes liner notes by Phyl Garland.

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Tom Scott New Found Freedom Jazz Music CD Review

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Tom Scott has released him most recent album entitled New Found Freedom.

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 about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

Tom Scott is one of those musicians that has the ability to just win you over with him talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.

New Found Freedom is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Jazz fan.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1 - Feeling It, track 4 - Can You Stand The Rain, and track 10 - The View From Here

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6 - Holding Back The Years. This is a great track!

New Found Freedom Release Notes:

Tom Scott originally released New Found Freedom on October 22, 2002 on the Higher Octave label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Feeling It - (with Craig Charquico) 2. You Are My Everything - (featuring Ann Nesby) 3. Jam, (Don't You Wanna) 4. Can You Stand The Rain - (featuring Val Watson) 5. Just A Little - (featuring Gerald McCauley) 6. Holding Back The Years 7. I Wanna Be With You - (featuring Marcus Miller) 8. Never Too Far From You 9. Everything Must Change - (featuring Daniel Rodriguez) 10. View From Here, The

Personnel includes: Tom Scott (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, electric piano, synthesizer, programming); Gerald McCauley (vocals, Fender Rhodes piano, samples); Ann Nesby, Daniel Rodriguez (vocals); Greg Thomas (tenor saxophone); Jonathan Barnes (trumpet, flugelhorn); George Duke (piano); Jerry Peters (Fender Rhodes piano); John Barnes (electric piano, string synthesizer, synthesizer); Billy Preston (Hammond B-3 organ); Kurt "KC" Clayton (keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Larry Dunn (Mini-Moog synthesizer); Paul Jackson, Jr. (acoustic & electric guitars); Jonathan Butler, Phil Upchurch (acoustic guitar); Craig T. Cooper, Craig Chaquico (guitar); Marcus Miller (bass); Ricky Lawson (drums, cymbals);

Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).

Producers: Gerlad McCauley, Dave Rideau, Tom Scott, Kurt "KC" Clayton.

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Mark Knopfler All The Roadrunning Pop Music CD Review

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500

All The Roadrunning is the latest Pop CD released by the richly talented Mark Knopfler who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Mark Knopfler fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Mark Knopfler has been a super star in the Pop genre for quite some time now and All The Roadrunning is an excellent illustration as to why.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.

Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Mark Knopfler is clearly in top form.

While this entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - I Dug Up A Diamond, track 6 - Love And Happiness For You, and track 12 - If This Is Goodbye

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 10 - Beyond My Wildest Dreams. Outstanding!

All The Roadrunning Release Notes:

Mark Knopfler originally released All The Roadrunning on Apr 25, 2006 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Beachcombing 2. I Dug Up A Diamond 3. This Is Us 4. Red Staggerwing 5. Rollin' On 6. Love And Happiness For You 7. Right Now 8. Donkey Town 9. Belle Star 10. Beyond My Wildest Dreams 11. All The Roadrunning 12. If This Is Goodbye

Personnel: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris (vocals, acoustic guitar); Richard Bennett (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar); Dan Dugmore (acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Glenn Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Stuart Duncan (violin); Steve Conn (accordion); The Memphis Horns (horns); Guy Fletcher (piano, organ, synthesizer); Jim Cox (piano, organ); Glenn Worf (bass instrument); Danny Cummings (drums, tambourine); Chad Cromwell (drums).

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Colbie Caillat Coco Pop Music CD Review

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600

The exceptionally talented Pop artist Colbie Caillat has released her CD entitled Coco. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Colbie Caillat fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Coco Colbie Caillat’s artistic excellence is on full display as Caillat has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be her best work to date.

The CD opens with a great track, Oxygen, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

Pop music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Luis Conte and Stevie Blacke plus a few other notables as well.

If you’re a Colbie Caillat fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Caillat, or even Pop to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 1 - Oxygen, track 6 - Midnight Bottle, and track 12 - Capri.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 9 - Tailor Made. It’s a great track!

Coco Release Notes:

Colbie Caillat originally released Coco on July 17, 2007 on the Universal Republic label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Oxygen 2. The Little Things 3. One Fine Wire 4. Bubbly 5. Feeling Show 6. Midnight Bottle 7. Realize 8. Battle 9. Tailor Made 10. Magic 11. Tied Down 12. Capri

Personnel: Colbie Caillat (acoustic guitar); Tim Fagan (guitar); Mikal Blue, Jason Reeves (acoustic guitar); Jaco Caraco (electric guitar); Stevie Blacke (cello); Brian Carr (piano); Dylan Charbeneau, Mark Levang (Fender Rhodes piano); Dave Marotta, Yukihide Takiyama (bass guitar); Michael Baker, Victor Indrizzo (drums); Cecil 'Censi' Francis (steel drum); Luis Conte (percussion).

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Colorful Instruments: You and your kids can stand out in the crowd

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:01:37 -0500

A few years ago the Jollysun manufacturer came out with a line of gorgeously colorful instruments. Their beauty caught everyone by surprise and sales have been flowing since. However do to the low amount of marketing, millions still do not know about these fantastic instruments.

Price~
One of the biggest attractions (apart from appearance) is the price point. These instruments are priced well bellow others. Not many places offer a Saxophone for $310, or a violin for $115.

Quality~
Although these are not considered to be the instrument of choice for experienced professionals they are surprisingly well made and will suit any child, adult, or anyone not willing to pay in the high hundreds to thousands for a hand crafted instrument.

Complaints~
The larges complaint the company has had involves the trumpets. Upon arrival the trumpet valves need to be oiled (oil provided) and they need to be played for awhile in order to loosen things up. They do play well once loosened and oiled up though. Next, do not expect fast shipping. These instruments actually ship from Dubai even though the manufacturer is in China. Apparently the Dubai post is not speedy. Along these lines you can also expect shipping to be a little more pricy.

Warranty~
These instruments come with a 30-day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty. The only down fall to their refund policy is that they do not pay return shipment costs. However, if they ship a replacement part to you they will do so for free.

Highly Recommended~
Over-all, I do highly recommend these instruments. For the price you are getting a great instrument that also stands out in the crowd from others! These make GREAT presents!!

The only US store that carries the Jollysun instruments is www.oozlesinstruments.com

Or, you can find them on Amazon for the same price.

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