August 2009
1 post
January 2009
2 posts
The seven hottest startups of MidemNet 2009 →
artistspaid:
Stuart / Music Ally:
1. Catch Media - They want to ditch all the acronyms - MP3, WMA, AAC etc - and just let people listen to music, he says. So Play Anywhere comprises technology, licensing, a clearing house structure and a business model, all in one. 2. Passionato - It’s a “site for people who love Classical and Jazz”. 3. SoundCloud - SoundCloud is about making it easier for...
Secretary of the Arts Petition →
My orchestra conductor sent me this, and I just signed it. There are both positive and negative points of view, like there is to everything really, so read up on it a bit. I hope you sign it too.
“To: President Barack Obama
Congratulations and thank you for all you do. Your good friend Quincy Jones said: “…next conversation I have with President Obama is to beg for a...
December 2008
3 posts
My del.icio.us Wordle!
“The idea came up at the time when I was completely bereft of ideas. I’d been...”
– Brian Eno on his creative process when composing the Microsoft sound for Windows 95. (via erin)
October 2008
3 posts
5 People to Watch at The SanFran MusicTech Summit →
artistspaid:
From readwriteweb:
Tim Westergren, Pandora founder Discussion point: What’s the next hurdle for Pandora in the public policy debate about webcasting rates? Josh Brooks, vice president of MySpace Music Discussion point: Some have criticized that independent labels are being treated as second tier citizens by MySpace Music. Additionally, there had been some expectation that the...
September 2008
11 posts
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center
This is incredibly cool!
via The New York Times:
“Eight years and $200 million in the making, the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, or Empac, resembles an enormous 1950s-era television set.
But inside are not old-fashioned vacuum tubes but the stuff of 21st-century high-tech dreams dedicated to the marriage of art and science as it has never been done before, its creators say...
Mozart
amirchev:
If there is one person that I would like meet, it would have to be without a question Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In my eyes, the only true genius that ever existed - it is something so beyond genius - it is divinely inspired.
Everytime I listen to his music, and no matter how many times I hear it, it still sends chills running down my back. If there is ever a piece of music that could...
DRM by Sweet City Action
Check out our song about...
Bandcamp - A free hosted CMS for bands that... →
Here’s my band’s page on there: Sweet City Action
artistspaid:
fascinated:
Andy just showed me Bandcamp, something I’ve been hoping to see for a while - a free hosted CMS for bands that doesn’t suck (I’d love to see an OSS one as well).
Most of the time, these products are poorly built, poorly customizeable and then want to charge artists money (for these amazing services). ...
Slapping Your Fans and Bouncing Them on Your Knee →
Fans love it. What are some other antics you’ve seen?
Sweet City Action Microsite →
Tusen Tankar
Tusen Tankar is a traditional Scandinavian folk song, which recounts a timeless, mournful tale of unrequited love. The English translation of the lyrics reads:
A thousand thoughts oppress me
For love of one who can’t be mine.
As through the world I ramble,
All I can do is pine.
All I can feel is the pain I bear
And it’s all for you, my dear.
Mankind’s false heart betrayed me
And...
Presidential Candidates on Music Education →
grooveshark:
The political scene is heating up again. While I was constantly glued to political blogs and CNN during the primaries, the summer time provided a much needed break from all the hoopla. Now with…
August 2008
5 posts
Share Any Song. Now. →
Represent :)
artistspaid:
kevintwohy:
was impressed by this — works very well for exactly what it’s meant for. give it a spin.
How to Use Twitter for Band Promotion →
These are just my thoughts and opinions as of right now. I want to start a conversation with you all about how to use Twitter for our bands!
jayrobinson:
noigetit:
The New Rags - Your...
“I always tell the girls never take it seriously. If you never take it seriously...”
– Penny Lane, Almost Famous (via rockuboff)
What Recording Engineers Wish Bands Knew Before... →
I just published this today!
July 2008
5 posts
The Night I Partied with Seu Jorge and Thievery... →
I finally wrote an account of the night. Lots of good pictures too! Check it out :).
June 2008
2 posts
rockuboff:
tuneage:
The Submarines - “Thorny...
Etude by Sibelius. So short but so awesome. →
I wrote a story about this piece on the Grooveshark blog. You can find it here.
The link above is a TinySong link btw! Check it out.
May 2008
2 posts
Creative Band Promotion Ideas →
I’m really interested in other creative promotional strategies for bands. Check out my blog post with my six ideas, and add your own if you can come up with any!
Tips for Booking a Tour for Your Band
I’m not an expert on booking tours, but I did book one and my band miraculously broke pretty much even on our revenues and expenses. From one musician to another, here are some helpful ideas to consider:
1. How to start booking.
Select the start and end date for your tour and figure out a window of time you’ll be in each city you want to play. Contact the promoter or venue at least 2 months in...
April 2008
8 posts
The World is Getting Louder
Do I have to be loud To be heard among the proud? I give you my neutral glance But really I just want a chance So why don’t I shout? Isn’t that the quickest route? I roll my eyes at the ones who talk so much Just because I don’t, they think I’m out of touch I choose my words and timing carefully While you speak loud and doubtfully But don’t think I lack a dominant ability I just...
Jazz Concert
The musical textures Make for interesting mixtures There’s the saxophone’s smooth silk scarf wafting, The slapped bass pebble into a pond plopping, And the piano’s smooth and cool granite harmonies transitioning with grace in all the same keys. The audience is in a dancing frenzy What? It’s over, oh no! “Encore, Encore!”
fudgin’ ’tatoes and rye bread why must these things mess my head? tap your foot to this and see i’m no poet in a tree: you are here where the tree limbs are flimsy like your personality, values and morals. welcome to this day and age you say? congrats you’ve reached the top. i don’t want to be there. I fell ...
Kalevala mythology →
September 2007
1 post
WatchAs part of the Toshiba “leading innovation” campaign, Grey London’s stunt set the record for “the world’s highest commercial” by filming a chair’s ascent to the edge of space above the Nevada Black Rock desert.
X-posted from thevilmajar.com