I just formed a new band and we want the screamo sound. I’ve never really played that type of music, but I love listening to it! Any suggestions for covers to practice?
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September 8th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenAlternative Music – History and Facts Revealed
September 7th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenThe evolution of music has brought forth hundreds of music variations in so many forms to the basic music categories. This diversity in music forms have categorized in alternative music those ish style music that come as slight style alterations to most popular music forms (i.e. alternative rock or rock-ish music for rock music that does not really fit into the mainstream genres of a particular time period).
Alternative music is a category coined as a sort of catch-all for those sub-genres that are unclassified but can be traced with similarities to popular genres. These alternative music are usually those that were not released commercially and are recorded on independent labels. Some music from this category, from word of mouth, would soon find its way into the mainstream and become commercially successful.
Off-Country
Country music that does not conform to the prevailing country style is generally classified as alternative music. Musicians playing alternative country music are generally those who do not subscribe to high production values and popularity concerns. Their music are of lo-fi sound quality and often incorporated strong punk and rock and roll qualities and contained lyrics that are bleak, gothic or socially aware. The range of their music spans American folk tune to rockabilly and honky-tonk to a fusion of rock and country music. Alternative country music has developed several namesakes like Americana, neotraditional, progressive country, lo-fi country, and twang core.
Not-so-hip Hip-Hop
The alternative version of hip hop has not been very popular. Artists claiming to play alternative rap or alternative hip hop are non-conformists who wish to turn from the common drug and violence-directed mainstream rap. Alternative hip-hop fuses influences from funk, rock, jazz, soul and reggae. Some of these alternative hip-hop groups have somehow found themselves in mainstream success like Black Star, Mos Def, De La Soul, M.I.A., Kidz in the Hall, Consequence, Jurassic 5 and Brand Nubian.
Electric Rock
Alternative music is most often used to refer to alternative rock. It used to be that the word alternative was used in the 1980s to refer to punk rock-inspired bands that do not belong to major record labels and have no clear genre association. There are a lot of influences in alternative rock namely, grunge, Britpop, gothic rock and indie pop. Most of these alternative rock artists were considered cult acts and recorded their albums on independent labels. Their popularity was largely due to the exposure their alternative music got in college radios and word-of-month. The band Nirvana entry in the alternative music scene has propelled the popularity of several other bands playing alternative rock music. Metallica is another group who made it big in the mainstream music world playing alternative rock.
Perhaps an offshoot of alternative rock is alternative dance music. This kind of music combined elements of dance-pop which includes forms of electronic house or techno, and alternative rock genres. Alternative dance music can be characterized as mostly electronic, pre-programmed beats and sequenced synthesizer melodies.
As there will always be popular music, there will always be a spot for alternative music. After all, there will always be music that falls somewhere in-between, music that is somewhat like but not entirely the same as what is predominantly popular at a certain period in time.
What is the average salary for a music therapist?
September 6th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenI currently hold a bachelor of science in Biology, but I have a lifelong background in music, specifically vocal music. I’ve been researching master’s programs, trying to figure out what the right program is for me to go into. It would be wonderful to combine my interest in music with my background in science. So, now I’m interested in Music Therapy. What is the average salary that a music therapist makes a year?
My Favorite Things – Sound of Music
September 6th, 2010 by Enrique Van Oppen
Download this cover on iTunes: www.tinyurl.com More Videos: www.youtube.com Pomplamoose is Nataly Dawn and Jack Conte A VideoSong is a new Medium with two rules: 1. What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice). 2. If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden sounds). My Favorite Things by Richard Rogers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein: Rain drops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with strings, these are a few of my favorite things. Cream colored ponies, crisp apple strudels, doorbells and sleigh-bells, schnitzel with noodles, wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings, these are a few of my favorite things. When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel… Silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things…
Music Review: Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music! 35
September 5th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenMusic Review: Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music! 35
While it may seems as if they come out every month, this is only the third hits collects for the Now That’s What I Call Music! series in 2010 (they had other genres released, but no other Top 40 collections). Starting the year off with the very well rounded Vol’s 33 and 34, it is safe to …
Reiki (mp3) Home Study Courses, Music, Meditations…
September 4th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenBeautiful Reiki Music By Renowned Reiki Composer Dave Watson Now Available In Mp3. Use This Truly Inspired Music As A Background For Treatments, Self Healing And Meditations.
Reiki (mp3) Home Study Courses, Music, Meditations…
Career Opportunities in Music Recording
September 4th, 2010 by Enrique Van OppenA countless number of music schools have spawned in recent years due to a renewed interest in recording music. There are many career opportunities in the field of music. Whether youâre aspiring to be a music engineer or a legitimate recording artist, music recording training has become one of the best career training options available in the world today.
Career Opportunities In Music Recording
Music is not all about a microphone and a piano. A top class music recording involves many sophisticated equipments in addition to a qualified professional music engineer. The demand for music engineers today is very high. Countless
music recordings are released each and every month and a good music engineer can earn a significant amount of money in a short amount of time. Music engineers will be in higher demand the more their name and reputation is established. This means they can command a higher asking price for their services. Fame can indeed accompany money for many music engineers.
The Role Of A Music Engineer
Some people have this misconception that a music engineer is dealing with wires and circuits all day. The fact is a career as a music engineer is something entirely different than that misconception. A music engineer is usually referred to as the recording engineer in the recording studio. The digital audio workstations that you find in a recording studio are the music engineerâs instruments. The role of the music engineer is to fine-tune the music that is being recorded. This job requires enormous skill and proper training.
The Music Career Training
While there are many music career-training programs available today, if you truly wish to shine in your music career, itâs important to find the absolute best training programs.
One of the best music career training programs available is the âConservatory’s Master Recording Program IIâ.
Unlike other conventional music recording training programs, the Conservatory’s Master Recording Program II concentrates totally on the art and science of sound. Starting from the basic principles of sound, this unique program extends for 42 weeks and finishes with the most sophisticated concepts of audio engineering. One of the main features of this training program is that the training program covers eight main aspects. The eight main areas of this training program are:
1. Audio Recording and Production â This part covers all of the basic principles of sound and educates students about the basic fundamentals of music recording.
2. Music Business â Here the student learns about the various methods of making money in a music related business. This session includes classes about audio copyrights and record labels.
3. Digital Recording â This is the doorway to digital recording. Lessons are available for digital recording and other digital techniques in the form of computer based applications.
4. Pro Tools â This is the most important part of the program. This session familiarizes students with the sophisticated tools used in digital audio processing and recording.
5. Sound Reinforcement â This session includes studies related to audio signal distribution.
6. Troubleshooting/Maintenance â Basic electronic engineering skills and test equipment skills will be taught to the aspiring music engineer.
7. Career Management â This is an opportunity to gain knowledge about the music industry.
8. Internship- This final session provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate skills learned and acquired throughout training.
The program concludes with students hopefully becoming successful music engineers and realizing their dreams of having a lucrative career in music.
DJ Earworm – United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop) – Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits
September 3rd, 2010 by Enrique Van Oppen
download→ djearworm.com A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009, according to Billboard. facebook.com djearworm.com The Black Eyed Peas – BOOM BOOM POW Lady Gaga – POKER FACE Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O’Donis – JUST DANCE The Black Eyed Peas – I GOTTA FEELING Taylor Swift – LOVE STORY Flo Rida – RIGHT ROUND Jason Mraz – I’M YOURS Beyonce – SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) Kanye West – HEARTLESS The All-American Rejects – GIVES YOU HELL Taylor Swift – YOU BELONG WITH ME TI Featuring Justin Timberlake – DEAD AND GONE The Fray – YOU FOUND ME Kings Of Leon – USE SOMEBODY Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo – KNOCK YOU DOWN Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain – BLAME IT Pitbull – I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO) TI Featuring Rihanna – LIVE YOUR LIFE Soulja Boy Tell ‘em Featuring Sammie – KISS ME THRU THE PHONE Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne – DOWN Miley Cyrus – THE CLIMB Drake – BEST I EVER HAD Kelly Clarkson – MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU Beyonce – HALO Katy Perry – HOT N COLD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Will this be on iTunes? –No, not the iTunes store, but it can be in your iTunes for free. Download it from my website, djearworm.com. You don’t need to pay the iTunes store to put free mp3s in your iTunes software, you just download the mp3 and then double-click on it (or drag it into your iTunes if that doesn’t work). 2. Why is that artist I hate in your list, and why isn’t that artist I love in your list? –This is based on the Top 25 songs of Billboard’s 2009 year-end list. I …
Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink
September 2nd, 2010 by Enrique Van Oppen
Music video by Kenny Chesney performing Don’t Blink. (C) 2007 BMG Music
