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Music RSS FeedsRecording Artists Lady Gaga, Adam Barta Named as First Hosts for New Music Video Show "Pop Lab" on MTV LOGO Network - EsNtion recording artist Adam Barta, who topped MTV LOGO's Click List countdown last year with his hit single I Wanna Hold You, and Interscope recording artist Lady Gaga, who's current hit Just Dance is achieving huge success on dance radio, have been individually named as the first hosts of a new show called "Pop Lab" which will premiere on the MTV LOGO network in September. The show will be a spin-off of the already wildly popular NewNowNext show, which showcases new music from across the globe in a variety of genres, from both major label and independent acts. Pop Lab is tentatively slated to premiere on Wednesday, September 3rd, with Lady Gaga hosting the first episode, and Barta's episode will follow at the end of September. (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1242424.htm...Feed Source: www.emediawire.com WCPE "Preview!" Features Chiara String Quartet - Interview with Eastern Music Festival Performers Airs Sunday, August 31 (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Classical/Music/prweb1240584.htm... TakeLessons.com Teams Up with Premier Recreational Site - More Than 16 Million Members of Active.com Can Now Search for Certified Local Instructors for Music Lessons, Singing, and Dance Classes. (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/music-lessons-in/take-lessons/prweb1246564.htm... Ola Gjeilo's "Stone Rose" Offers Piano Music Deeply Rooted in Nature, Cities and People - Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm... Ola Gjeilo's "Stone Rose" Offers Piano Music Deeply Rooted in Nature, Cities and People - Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm... It's New trueWidget Wednesday - Soul, pop, fusion, and hypnotic groove music from five new artists "up for grabs" at trueAnthem.com. (PRWEB Aug 27, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1258404.htm... New Ringtones from Detroit Rapper are Simply the Breast - Mr. Scrillion, (aka Adam Thick) Detroit rapper and entrepreneur, launches a series of ringtones each one well-endowed with breast enhancing technology. Thick owns Extremekidnapping and pioneered the kidnapping for entertainment phenomena. Their newest project, available at www.Boobtones.com, is ready to bust out all over the internet. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1220834.htm... NY Games Conference Brings Together Top Games, Media, & Entertainment Executives in New York City, Sept. 25-26 - NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm... Ying Yang Twins Stir Up Frenzy For Their First Mixtape "The Official Work" - Stepping up the mixtape game? That's what the Ying Yang Twins are about to do with the hottest bottylicious videos, made solely to promote their mixtape. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/yingyangtwins/theyingyangtwins/prweb1251684.htm... The Cedar Cultural Center Celebrates 20 Years of Great Music - Iconic international music venue launches new initiatives, partnerships and capital improvements to enhance the experience for musicians and fans (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1237574.htm... Celebrate Faith at Disney?s Night of Joy or Universal?s Rock the Universe at Seralago Hotel & Suites - For one inspirational weekend this fall, Seralago proudly celebrates the arrival of the exciting Christian music events in Orlando, Night of Joy and Rock the Universe, by offering special rates to guests. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1246904.htm... Audio Bone: New Headphones Play Stereo iPod, MP3 Music Through Listener's Bones - GameChanger Products is launching Audio Bone Headphones - a revolutionary new way to enjoy stereo quality music on an iPod or MP3 player without blocking the ears. Audio Bone utilizes Bone Conduction technology to deliver music through the listener's bones instead of the ears - so ambient sounds like traffic and conversations can still be heard. Audio Bone is designed for runners, cyclists, office workers and construction workers. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/audio/bone/prweb1247504.htm... "Pass It On," New CD from Grammy-Winning Bassist-Composer Dave Holland, Due for September 23 Release on Dare2/Emarcy Records - One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD "Pass It On," the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm... Jake Records Signs Hip Hop Group Element - Group's Upcoming "Variety Pak" Album Set To Release On The Seattle-Based Label Later This Year (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207914.htm... A New Website Helps Music Lovers, Musicians, and Venues Connect in a Way That No Other Website Can - One Source Entertainment announces a unique new website -- Get OuttoLiveMusic.com (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244144.htm... Cuban Sonero Adonis Puentes Joins Flautist Maraca for an Unforgettable U.S. Tour - Get ready for a celebratory experience -- Puentes's collaboration with Maraca is expected to be a cocktail of eclectic rhythms & Salsa melodies! Don't miss them! (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244244.htm... New Pro Audio Training Video: Digital Producer 2 - Know It All! - Digital Music Doctor announces the release of a new video training course, Digital Producer - Know It All! This course contains 4 hours of interactive videos which cover all major aspects of creating music from digital sources: loops, synthesizers, and samplers. It encompasses a wide variety of musical genres, everything from making beats to creating orchestral tracks, and presents a number of examples using popular virtual instruments. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244354.htm... Rodger Collins Talks About New Album, Buck Owens, Jerry Garcia and More with Entertainment Reporter Roy Gray - Hit-maker Rodger Collins took time to talk about other great artists like Hank Williams Jr., Buck Owens, Jerry Garcia and more, as Collins gets set to introduce a new musical genre with the September 2 release of the album "Through My Eyes" . (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244964.htm... Hip Hop Pioneer 'Pepa' From Legendary Group Salt-N-Pepa Authors New Book - The book entitled "Let's Talk About Pep" features an introduction by Queen Latifah and an epilogue by Missy Elliott, and is complimented by Pepa's own social network and official fan club at LetsTalkAboutPep.com. (PRWEB Aug 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251634.htm... Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water - The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm... Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water - The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm... Line 6 JM4? Looper Available Worldwide - JM4 Looper Features Jam Tracks Performed by A-list Studio Musicians, Sound-on-Sound Loop Recording and Legendary Line 6 Tone (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Guitars/Loop_Recording/prweb1246704.htm... Singer and Songwriter Mark Verabian to Perform at After Party for Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) at the 2008 Democratic National Convention - Verabian's timeless style to be showcased to politicians and dignitaries in Denver, CO. (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Mark_Verabian/2008_After_Party/prweb1244774.htm... ICI Enterprises Offers Entertainers New Ways to Reach Fans - New iCards for entertainers' places a cash register in the palm of everyone's hand at iCardEntertainment.com. (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/ICI/icardentertainment/prweb1222874.htm... KIDiddles.com Announces Publication of Free Song Book with Lyrics of 100 Popular Children's Songs - KIDiddles.com is a searchable collection of almost 2,000 children's songs, lullabies, and nursery rhymes with lyrics and midi music to listen to. KIDiddles has now produced downloadable and printable "SongSheets" for the top hundred songs on the site. A color cover can also be downloaded to make a customized songbook. (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/childrenssongs/kidssongs/prweb1240904.htm... Distribution Video and Audio Celebrates Twentieth Year of Business - Family Run Operation Has Become Premier Entertainment Industry Close Out And Wholesale Company, Selling Over 20,000,000 Units Annually (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1233864.htm... Exclusive Audiotube Interview with Pete Waterman - Audiotube sat down with music mogul Pete Waterman and grilled him on everything from John Travolta to reality TV and reforming bands. From Pop Idol, Leona Lewis and Girls Aloud, no stone was left unturned. (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231324.htm... Celebrate Radio Launches Their Exciting New Schedule -- From Billy Graham to Rock 'n' Roll - 'Worship Sunday' -- 18 hours of music, talks and interviews; 'Shabbat Shalom' -- Jewish Contemporary music, plus LA Rabbi; 'Celebrate Kids' -- kids music, plus kids show from Germany; News and music shows, with several other new music sections -- all on Celebrate Radio's brand new programme. (PRWEB Aug 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1243074.htm... Creating a Buzz: DJ Micro Re-Launches Caffeine Recordings - Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (PRWEB Aug 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm... Creating a Buzz: DJ Micro Re-Launches Caffeine Recordings - Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (PRWEB Aug 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm... BREAKING: Blogger Arrested for Streaming "Chinese Democracy" - The AP reports that 27-year-old blogger Kevin Cogill was arrested in Los Angeles and held for "violating US copyright laws" for streaming parts of the 14 year delayed Guns N' Roses album Chinese Democracy. According to an arrest affidavit, Cogill ... MP3s: Benji Hughes - I Went With Some Friends To See The Flaming Lips - MP3: Benji Hughes - "I Went With Some Friends To See The Flaming Lips" from A Love Extreme, the two-disc debut from Benji Hughes out now on New West Records. A few more MP3s: • Benji Hughes - "You Stood ... MP3s: Jonatha Brooke - There's More True Lovers Than One - MP3: Jonatha Brooke - "There's More True Lovers Than One" from The Works, out today on Bad Dog Records. This is the first album of previously unheard lyrics by Woody Guthrie set to original music written and performed by a ... 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Living on the "Karaoke Edge" - With the increasing number of new Karaoke games hitting the shelves this holiday season from major gaming manufacturers Disney, Xbox etc. I wanted to know how the "real" karaoke companies were responding to this new hype for karaoke products.... The Museum of Bitter Composers - I once studied composition with a pupil of Stravinsky. I say this not to point out my pedigree, but to point out how pedigrees are utterly useless as a measure of talent, even when real and deserved.... Should I Buy the Best Monster Drum Set Or the Best Small Drum Kit? - Wondering whether to buy the best monster drum set or the best small drum kit? This is an important question that deserves utmost attention when you are in the market for buying the best drums.... 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I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars and many man hours playing, researching, using, and drooling of all kinds of musical equipment. I am often asked which platform is best - PC or Mac? That answer isn't as complex as it used to be.... Music Can Help Reduce Stress - Although many people don't play musical instrument, it is almost impossible to ignore the important role music played in our life. We are listening to music all the time; be it on radio, television, cinema, computer, iPod or even your mobile phone ringing tone. At the same time, music also helps to make us feel relax and release our tension and stress. There are many research reports that point out music have an intense effect on our body and mind.... Singing Technique - Expression - All the Singers out there have their own personal style, a particular way of singing. You could spend a LOT of time listening to your favourite singer, his certain style, his signature voice.If you wish to sing like him or her (I mean exactly), it helps a lot to listen to them. However, it is also vital that you develop your special voice. This is where you learn Technique.... Jonas Brothers Ringtones - Jonas Brothers ringtones are some of the hottest ringtones in the world right now. With several top 10 hit singles, Jonas Brothers songs are being played on radio stations all over the world. Jonas Brothers ringtones are some of the most popular in the world, thanks to their awesome music!... Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl Ringtone - Katy Perry is a new alternative music artist that has released her new hit single "I Kissed A Girl" in which it's currently ranked in the top 5 of the billboard dot com charts. The I Kissed A Girl ringtone on iTunes is also in the top 5 as well. 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Well, they consist of Jimmy Page on guitar, Robert Plant on vocals, John Paul Jones on bass, and John Bonham on drums.... Sheet Music Written For Clarinets - If you are looking for information on why sheet music is geared toward specific instruments then read on. This article focuses on the particulars of clarinet sheet music.... Understanding Sheet Music Structuring For Novices - If you are new to music then you will want to learn the basics of reading sheet music. While it may seem like a whole new language you will soon find yourself reading it like a pro.... Some Recommended Songwriter Interviews and Biographies - Lately, I have enjoyed reading about some of my favorite songwriters. It is an attempt to understand their thinking and perhaps glean some of their methodologies, if such a thing exists. I was able to find a rather broad range of biographies in my local library.... Sheet Music - Its Purpose and Uses - Have you ever wondered what the true use of sheet music might be? Does it make you wonder why print it when it seems many musicians never use it? This article can help clear up some of those questions that have been plaguing you.... How to Buy Your First Family Piano - The first piano to come into your home is a big deal. Whether one or all of your children are playing or just the parents, a family piano will be looking at a lot of use over the years, so it's important to choose the right one. To help you with this monumental decision, we've put together a few tips on purchasing that first family piano.... Music Mixing - How I Did it - You Can Too! - Hello, F.F.O.M. (Future Fan Of Mine). I am # 13 of 14 children. I am a full time Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Arranger, Composer and Performer. I am currently an Independent musician, I used to be co-dependent.... Why You Must Invest in Guitar Accessories - You will be surprised to know how some simple guitar accessories can change the way you play your guitar. This article guides you to world of guitar accessories.... Guitar Lessons - How to Hold a Guitar Pick - No matter you have been learning guitar for a few months or you are just a guitar beginner, the below tips will be helpful to you. You will know the correct method to hold a pick. You may think that is something fundamental but doing this thing correctly will enhance your guitar music quickly.... Alternative Music - Where it Has Been and Where it is Going - Alternative Music embodies a different musical approach and an "anything but" philosophy to the status quo of rock and roll. This movement in music has existed in other forms through the years. Punk, for example, was arguably a precursor to what later developed as Alternative Music.... What Makes Music? - Music is one of the fundamental parts of life. It is all around us - but what exactly makes Music?... Musical Guide - Review of Rent - If I had to sum up the message put forth in the musical Rent, it would be this: "Hope Springs Eternal". This musical provides a fresh approach to a classic story and a touching bittersweet tale of the triumphs and tribulations of life.... What Defines Music? - Music is a very important piece of the fabric of human existence. Whether we realize it or not, we are surrounded by music. Listening to music can be a way of identifying internally with emotions and perhaps dealing with them, for better or worse.... How to Learn Music - Have you ever wanted to learn music? It is not as difficult as you may think. Read on to find out the basics.... Lynn Carey Saylor Has Brian May of Queen As a Very Good Friend - American singer-songwriter and guitarist Lynn Carey Saylor has had the legendary Brian May of Queen fame contribute to two of her recordings. Not surprisingly her debut album You Like It Clean has both the songs he plays lead guitar on included. The tracks are Lynn's own composition If We Believe and a cover of the Pat Benatar hit We Belong.... Beginners Guitar Lessons, Scales - 4 Tips to Get the Most From Your Lead Playing - Scales can "free your fingers and freeze your brain" the whole idea of scales is to help you play music. Think of music as a language, scales are our musical alphabet, knowing the alphabet is just the beginning, it's how we use the alphabet to communicate that's important.... The Importance of Wave Files - People in the recording industry spend a lot of time thinking about the best way to produce recordings in order to get the best possible sound onto CD. Engineers and other professionals work on mixing wave files using various techniques in the attempt to create a great finished product.... How to Learn Music - Have you ever wanted to learn music? It is not as difficult as you may think. Read on to find out the basics.... Alternative Music - Where it Has Been and Where it is Going - Alternative Music embodies a different musical approach and an "anything but" philosophy to the status quo of rock and roll. This movement in music has existed in other forms through the years. Punk, for example, was arguably a precursor to what later developed as Alternative Music.... Musical Guide - Review of Rent - If I had to sum up the message put forth in the musical Rent, it would be this: "Hope Springs Eternal". This musical provides a fresh approach to a classic story and a touching bittersweet tale of the triumphs and tribulations of life.... What Makes Music? - Music is one of the fundamental parts of life. It is all around us - but what exactly makes Music?... What Defines Music? - Music is a very important piece of the fabric of human existence. Whether we realize it or not, we are surrounded by music. Listening to music can be a way of identifying internally with emotions and perhaps dealing with them, for better or worse.... The Top 5 Rock and Roll Bands - You know, this is actually a very debatable topic. Who really are the greatest 5 rock and roll bands of all time? Well, this is definitely an opinionated article, but in all honesty, there really are no bands that beat these 5.... How to Tune Your Electric Or Acoustic Guitar - Tuning your guitar to itself is easy. There are just a few things to remember to stay in tune and keep you playing beautiful music.... Methods of Analysis of Schoenberg's Die Gluckliche Hand - Die gluckliche Hand is a difficult work to analyze, and various approaches have been used in order to explain it. These various methods are discussed in this article, written as a graduate school paper in 1993, and posted on the author's blog in 2008.... 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What Age Should Your Child Start Piano Lessons? - There isn't a parent who doesn't want their child to be good at something and one of the more common aspirations is playing piano. There's something about being able to dance your fingers across the ivory keys that appeals to both parents and children. The big question on every parent's lips is "When should my child start piano?"... Pure Pitch Method - The Quick and Easy Way to Develop Perfect Pitch - Did you know that perfect pitch can now be taught to anyone? It doesn't matter how old you are or your level of musical skill. Ear training courses like the pure pitch method now make achieving perfect pitch possible. Read on to see how easy it is to find the perfect method for you.... 10 Ways to Maximize Your Guitar Playing - By way of this article, we will take a look at ten fool proof ways to drastically improve your guitar playing. These simple principles can be played to any type of playing, and can be used by a guitarist of any skill level.... Copyright © 2008, Chicago Best Price. All Rights Reserved. |