Songwriting and Music Production
He shared on Facebook: “I love Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song. But I have one little bone to pick with the author when he writes ‘Elvis Costello and the Attractions were a better band than any of their contemporaries. Light years better.’ With all due respect to the Attractions and to…
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It’s a cult. The Cult. The 2022 album. Must have a listen. “If you’re a fan of rock music, our new record’s essential,” the singer stated boldly, modesty be damned. “I don’t think there’s any recent releases of rock music that comes close to Under The Midnight Sun. And to say that, it may sound like…
What sets your studio apart?My instrument collection. I have a ton of interesting vintage and new instruments. An 1880’s pump organ, for example.What are some of the biggest challenges about running your home studio?Keeping my instruments, mics and computer running properly. Especially the computer.What have been your favorite tech developments over the past few years?I…
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A fun-loving guy for sure In his storied four-decade career in radio, that rainy September afternoon remains a highlight. “I’m so happy that it literally has stood the test of time,” Elsas said. “It was totally unscripted and off the cuff. John was just a musician up to chat about his new album, very happy,…
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I remember when this came out. What a great set of movies. But of course, there’s no accounting for taste. Especially when it tastes like pool water. Oi! “Yes, Ma’am,” Holmes replies, clearly intoxicated.“Do you drink very much?”“Pardon?”“Do you drink very much?”“Uh, yes,” he replies, “I’m a full-blown alcoholic.” Source: How The Decline Of Western…
Very interesting article. I love that solo too but I always thought Walter Becker did that solo. Guitarist Elliott Randall only took two takes to nail his part, only because the studio engineer hadn’t recorded the first one Source: Steely Dan’s Reelin’ In The Years: Jimmy Page’s favourite solo and the song that made them…
Though not as popular these days as smaller guitars, there are still plenty of jumbo and small jumbo models being made. Gibson offers versions in all of its different acoustic lines, as do Gretsch, Guild, Yamaha, and other companies. Some builders, like Lowden, have taken the jumbo in new directions. Lowden’s O (Original) style is…
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Johnson agrees, adding she’s seen social media play a huge role too.”As times change, I think things like TikTok and YouTube and even Spotify — getting on playlists, things like that are becoming more important than ever, and it can really be someone’s shot.”A trend that many in the country music industry say they hope…
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AC/DC were at the top of their game, but their singer was heading down a dangerous path. His last show was on January27, 1980, and just three weeks later he was dead Source: Bon Scott’s final tour: the story of a road to ruin | Louder