How to Add Depth and Character to Your Music

How to Add Depth and Character to Your Music

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Contributed by Ryan Harrell I remember the first time I heard Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon. I couldn’t have been older than 9 (way too early for Floyd) but the strangeness of the soundscapes stayed with me. That you could use the crinkle of a cash machine as a percussion tool – as in “Money” – was a revelation, and it shaped much of my future music tastes. When I stared making music, I sought out new sounds and rhythms. For a while, I was obsessed with Indian classical music and its (to Western ears) strange rhythms. This…
5 Reasons Why Plastic Tags Are the Most Overlooked Marketing Tool

5 Reasons Why Plastic Tags Are the Most Overlooked Marketing Tool

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https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/03/03/13/57/key-2114047_960_720.jpg The human brain has adapted pretty well to ignore even the most alluring advertisements. The sheer number of banners, billboards, and targeted online ads have trained people to overlook in-your-face adverts. It has almost become a muscle memory. We almost automatically hit the ‘X’ button whenever we are greeted by pop-ads on the internet. It’s so common that they actually have a name for it. It’s called banner blindness. These are trying times for marketing experts as they are struggling to get their audiences to pay attention. As it turns out, few of the more old-school ways of promoting…
Yes, Music Really is Good for Your Health

Yes, Music Really is Good for Your Health

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Image source Bob Marley once said that one of the good things about music was that when it hit you, you feel no pain and he was right. He might not have known it to be true in the scientific sense, but he felt that music had the power to heal, and you know what? It can do much more than simply soothe your pain! If you love music, you’ll be happy to know that scientists have found numerous health benefits associated with both listening to and playing it... Music is a Form of Pain Relief As Bob Marley realized,…
How Modern Cars Are Aiming to Eliminate Deaths on the Road

How Modern Cars Are Aiming to Eliminate Deaths on the Road

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Contributed Post Many of the world’s leading car manufacturers are very open about their aims to eliminate deaths on the road in the near future. You have to appreciate the ambition of those statements, but what’s actually happening to suggest this is at all possible? It seems like a lot to aim for, but there are some particular things that  suggest modern cars are on the right path to eliminating deaths on the road. Read on to learn about them. Drivers Can Now Use Drowsiness Alerts Being alerted when you’re getting drowsy is definitely a good way to make the…
Gardening Investments That Will Save Time (And Money) In The Long Run

Gardening Investments That Will Save Time (And Money) In The Long Run

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Contributed Post Source: Pxhere Gardening is a wonderfully enjoyable hobby, not least when you get to reap the rewards with family fun in the backyard. Unfortunately, the vast majority of homeowners are rather limited in both time and money. Thankfully, with a few smart investments today, you can make tomorrow’s maintenance feel far less stressful. Every gardener needs to find their individual pathway to success. With these five ideas at our disposal, though, that suddenly feels far more likely. Install artificial grass Even the most ardent gardening fan will find mowing the lawn to be a fairly frustrating. It’s time-consuming,…