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How to Add Depth and Character to Your Music

June 10, 2018 0 Comments

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 was followed by a foray into South African music (mostly after a revisit to Paul Simon’s Graceland). During this journey into uncharted musical terrain, I’ve…
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Yes, Music Really is Good for Your Health

June 7, 2018 3 Comments

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, music can relieve pain, and not just in the emotional sense. Studies have shown that playing music that you enjoy for at least 10-minutes can…
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Musical Memories: Jane’s Addiction, “Summertime Rolls,” and dancing on a rooftop

May 21, 2018 1 Comment

Songs are stories. A song can conjure up a time and place like nothing else. Some songs are inextricably etched together with moments in my life. These are Musical Memories. For a couple of summers, I lived on a rooftop, crowded into an apartment with a gaggle of bearded, sweaty men with strange accents. They called themselves “Texans.” During the day, we’d dress up like cowboys, throw rubber chickens at one another, then have a shootout. We got paid to do this. In the evenings, we’d go back to our rooftop apartment and drain many, many cans of very, very cheap beer. It paid like shit and the work was not what I was cut out to do, but the carefree lifestyle and the people…
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Falling In Love With Music

April 15, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post Image Source We don’t think that it’s hard to fall in love with music. Music is one of the most powerful things in the world. It has the power to bring people together, influence moods, and even for some people it helps them to find a meaning in the world. There’s just such a variety of different sounds that you could listen to that would open your mind to a new way of thinking about music. If you find a type of music that you truly love, it’ll speak to you and help you through some difficult times in your life. Just think about the tragedy at the Ariana Grande concert in the UK last year. People lost their lives, and a nation…
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5 Tips to finding a band in Brisbane

April 3, 2018 0 Comments

Contributed Post Music is one of the most influential parts of any occasion. It is so compelling that some people will only remember the band that played well at your event. Therefore, it is the event organizer’s job to take some time and dig deep to see to it that he or she hires the most suitable musician for that specific occasion. Therefore, to ensure that you get the best band for whichever event you have, whether it is a corporate or wedding event, keep the following points at the back of your mind. Budget Anyone who looks to hire for any services needs to consider the budget. Before you even decide to select any band, start by stating the amount of money that you…
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