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Professional or amateur, from jazz sessions to club remixes, musicianship just keeps us sane.
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Kristen Creager
All Coachella 2011 goers: I won my own DJ set time on Saturday, 5:45pm at the Energy FACTory Mixer Tent. My sound and equipment will be powered solely by humans (bikes, hamster wheels, seesaws, cranks etc). Come out and support sustainability and local music! http://kristencreager.com
46 weeks ago from I <3 House Music, Musicians, Music and Green Social Media2 more
Kristen Creager
If anyone likes electronic/house music, I put up a few mixes here. http://snd.sc/fAlLY3
51 weeks ago from Musicians
JRandom42:
For electronic or techno music, there's nobody who does it better than Giorgio Moroder, like this:
MoreFor electronic or techno music, there's nobody who does it better than Giorgio Moroder, like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akyx5iu_z8Y
51 weeks ago
MoreFor electronic or techno music, there's nobody who does it better than Giorgio Moroder, like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akyx5iu_z8Y
51 weeks ago
Catherine Williams
What do you all think of "top ten" lists? Top ten composers, top ten pieces, etc. I am not a fan. I posted about it here: http://bit.ly/dYFsBG but I would to get your thoughts!
53 weeks ago from Music, Musicians and The People Who Keep Music In Business1 more
Billy Mayfield
I'm interested in composing music for websites and videos for whoever needs or wants it... I also do sound sweetening and video editing. Contact me at billy@billymayfield.com
56 weeks ago from Musicians
Mehul Kar
Can music say something without lyrics? Do some songs say one thing with their music and something else with their lyrics? I feel like I run across these types of songs ALL the time....
Or maybe, the music says something different to everyone, and when the song/piece was originally written, it wasn't innately hypocritical...
Any songwriters want to comment?
60 weeks ago from Music, Musicians, Artists as Entrepreneurs and Local Music2 more
sherry mcclain recommended this
Mehul Kar:
Bob: That is very interesting that old pieces composed changed their relationship to you. That's kind of what I'm talking about. Either you or the ...MoreBob: That is very interesting that old pieces composed changed their relationship to you. That's kind of what I'm talking about. Either you or the piece of music changed. Some would say that the music "gained a life of it's own." But the notes didn't change. I think the way we interpret them change over time and from person to person.
Becky: Maybe innately hypocritical should be reserved for extreme examples, such as the one described by Diggory. I find subtle hints of these kinds of songs quite a bit.
Diggory: Perfect answer. That's exactly what I was thinking. But I've heard songs of the opposite scenario as well. The lyrics are happy and beautiful, but the music is slow and dreary.
58 weeks ago
Becky: Maybe innately hypocritical should be reserved for extreme examples, such as the one described by Diggory. I find subtle hints of these kinds of songs quite a bit.
Diggory: Perfect answer. That's exactly what I was thinking. But I've heard songs of the opposite scenario as well. The lyrics are happy and beautiful, but the music is slow and dreary.
58 weeks ago
Elizabeth Clawson
Does anyone have tips for finding fellow amateur musicians in your home city? I'm trying to assemble a group but have had no luck through Craigslist or anything similar so far. If only I could search for Brazen Careerists who are in both this network AND the Seattle one...but alas, no...
80 weeks ago from Musicians
Paul McKeon:
Tried one of these? http://www.bandmix.com/ My favorite, ...MoreTried one of these? http://www.bandmix.com/ My favorite, there are others I don't recall right now
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Roger:
Check out community orchestras through school districts or community recreation agencies. I played in one in high school - it was a collection of ...MoreCheck out community orchestras through school districts or community recreation agencies. I played in one in high school - it was a collection of interesting people, some good, some bot so good, but we had a great time playing.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Tim Moreland
I'm currently offering to create nice-looking websites for musicians/bands for free! Let me know if you would like one set-up for you.
74 weeks ago from Musicians
Milena Thomas
I was really inspired by the article I reference in this blog post, "Art and Family Life: Can a Creative Career Survive Marriage and Children?" As a career-minded mom-to-be and performing artist, I divide my time between competing disciplines and I wonder how I am going to make it work and if some aspects of my life detract from others...I think it's all how you frame it.
http://artandavarice.com/2010/08/18/art-and-family-life-can-a-creative-c...
77 weeks ago from Working Moms, Artists as Entrepreneurs, Economics and Finance, Creatively Inspired and Musicians3 more
Catherine Williams:
Milena, thanks for posting this. As a grad-school bound musician, it really hit home. I am not married (yet) and I do not have children (yet). But ...MoreMilena, thanks for posting this. As a grad-school bound musician, it really hit home. I am not married (yet) and I do not have children (yet). But it is nice to get that perspective that you don't always find in the music world (even on the academic side, where I am) that you can, in fact, have a family and balance your career.
76 weeks ago
76 weeks ago
Catherine Williams
I attempt to listen to classical music when I study, but my brain ends up spending more time analyzing the history or harmony of the piece than finishing the task at hand. Do you listen to music while studying or working? If so, what kind?
78 weeks ago from Music, Musicians and The People Who Keep Music In Business1 more
Justin R. Papreck:
Catherine, while I agree that Mozart may not be the best composer for you to listen to, considering the time you've spent studying his music, if ...MoreCatherine, while I agree that Mozart may not be the best composer for you to listen to, considering the time you've spent studying his music, if you venture into something that is too unpredictable, your brain will constantly be refocusing to the music each time it changes, trying to identify new patterns. I found it nearly impossible to study with Prokofiev because of that irregularity and dissonance. My brain wanted to focus more on the music than what was on the page.
In fact, I think that listening to completely unknown music will have this effect as well - unless it is really drone like elevator music. Ideally, I think what the brain needs for background music is something you're familiar with, but that you don't know. I listen to Mozart and the later Beethoven sonatas. I haven't played many of them but I recognize the tune, but don't pick up on the subtleties unless I'm really intentionally focusing on the music.
A lot of this was in this pretentious book I read called This is Your Brain on Music, or something along those lines. I wouldn't recommend it. :p
77 weeks ago
In fact, I think that listening to completely unknown music will have this effect as well - unless it is really drone like elevator music. Ideally, I think what the brain needs for background music is something you're familiar with, but that you don't know. I listen to Mozart and the later Beethoven sonatas. I haven't played many of them but I recognize the tune, but don't pick up on the subtleties unless I'm really intentionally focusing on the music.
A lot of this was in this pretentious book I read called This is Your Brain on Music, or something along those lines. I wouldn't recommend it. :p
77 weeks ago
Catherine Williams:
Oh, the woes of the internet - sarcasm is kind of tough. If I actually listened to Cage or Penderecki while studying I would literally end up ...MoreOh, the woes of the internet - sarcasm is kind of tough. If I actually listened to Cage or Penderecki while studying I would literally end up clawing my own eyeballs out. (Not that their music is bad, it's just...tough).
Piano music has been working for me this week - I'm not a pianist and don't listen to a lot of solo piano music, so it's familiar but not too familiar.
I read, er, parts of This is Your Brain on Music. Agreed that it was a bit pretentious, but there's a lot of good information there. There was a special on PBS awhile ago featuring the author and he was a lot more tolerable "in person".
77 weeks ago
Piano music has been working for me this week - I'm not a pianist and don't listen to a lot of solo piano music, so it's familiar but not too familiar.
I read, er, parts of This is Your Brain on Music. Agreed that it was a bit pretentious, but there's a lot of good information there. There was a special on PBS awhile ago featuring the author and he was a lot more tolerable "in person".
77 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
steve taite
I was pondering recently on how much music meant to me and why. I came to the conclusion that more than I make music, music makes me and then sat down and listed what I consider to be the soundtrack of my life. I would be interested to hear what music influences you and if you feel that it played / plays a big part in the structure of your lives. Read the blog here
http://taitegallery.net/?p=3502
77 weeks ago from Music, Musicians, Creatively Inspired, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas3 more
Barbara Bowen:
Thanks for this, Steve. Music plays a large role in my life, often in sharing its beauty with others I'm close to. The non-verbal ascends to a ...MoreThanks for this, Steve. Music plays a large role in my life, often in sharing its beauty with others I'm close to. The non-verbal ascends to a powerful level the verbal can only point to. I like what you wrote, and it could be "folded" into an artist statement. Enjoy this link to free audio and written resources on the creative process, and an e-book on how to write a fabulous artist statement: http://www.GatewaysCoaching.com
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Catherine Williams
What makes music so emotionally powerful? Recently I wrote a blog post (http://bit.ly/br8SKD) discussing why music matters - but I think that this speech by Karl Paulnack of the Boston Conservatory (http://bit.ly/aeqhy) really captures the necessity and impact of music as a language. If you're a professional, a music student or simply a lover of music, read it.
79 weeks ago from The People Who Keep Music In Business, Music and Musicians1 more
Jake:
Cool article, I laughed at the part with the (whether it be 3,000 people or your cat)
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Catherine Williams:
Thanks, Jake! My cat is, in all honestly, one of my favorite audiences.
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Milena Thomas
Mick Jagger recently announced that the days of big profits for individual recording artists died in the late 90's. I'm inclined to agree. Do you think there is a tradeoff between access (to creating and disseminating one's music/art) and individual revenue potential? http://artandavarice.com/2010/05/28/making-a-profit-in-music-the-mick-ja...
88 weeks ago from Economics and Finance, Arts Marketing, Artists as Entrepreneurs and Musicians2 more
Photis Patriotis and Demetra Brown recommended this
Raquel Elle Bell:
@Simon - I agree. There is a great book called the 50th Law it is a collaboration between 50 Cent and Robert Green who was the author of Power , ...More@Simon - I agree. There is a great book called the 50th Law it is a collaboration between 50 Cent and Robert Green who was the author of Power , Seduction & War ( all separate books with longer names) The book speaks to this very subject, regarding connection to the fans (street) http://www.the50thlawbook.com/
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Iz:
There are a lot of old promo methods that have gone the way of the Dinosaur that strangely enough would be effective today. Like street teams for ...MoreThere are a lot of old promo methods that have gone the way of the Dinosaur that strangely enough would be effective today. Like street teams for example. Artists should focus on zagging cuz everyone's zigging.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Iz
New post at indieaid.blogspot.com
93 weeks ago from Musicians
Jake
Two days ago my band preformed on stage. We got a 1, a 1-, and a 1- from the three judges, 1 being the best you can get
95 weeks ago from Musicians
Mark D Hiatt
I have promised myself that I am going to MAKE time to pick up my Martin and strum a few bars, this week... And it's already Thursday, and the guitar is still in its case.
98 weeks ago from Musicians
Jake
Hey people, I've created a network that is called "The People Who Keep Music In Business" and I would love for all of you to join. It's true because without the musicians there wouldn't be a business, and if your not a musician then that's even better, your the ones who truly keep musicians in business and I think thats more true than actually being a musician.
I hope you join this network.
http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/the-people-who-keep-music-in-busi...
101 weeks ago from Musicians
Jake
Hey people, I've created a network that is called "The People Who Keep Music In Business" and I would love for all of you to join. It's true because without the musicians there wouldn't be a business, and if your not a musician then that's even better, your the ones who truly keep musicians in business and I think thats more true than actually being a musician.
I hope you join this network.
101 weeks ago from Musicians
Jake
I really need to play my Tenor more. It makes me happy when I play a soulful peace of music with that thing. Also my Jazz band was canceled last week, but luckily it is only temporarily.
105 weeks ago from Musicians
Iz
New post up at http://indieaid.blogspot.com/
107 weeks ago from Musicians
Jake
The creation of music is very important to me. Though I have never composed an art peace such as a sheet of music I do play a lot of instruments. My mother started me into Piano at a very young age but I never liked it and then I quit when we moved out of the city. Once out I learned how to play a Clarinet and became the top of my class in that same year. Next year I learned the Tenor Saxophone and it is truely my fav., and now I'm staying with the sax. I am yet again at the top of my class.
108 weeks ago from Musicians
Iz
New post up at http://indieaid.blogspot.com/
110 weeks ago from Musicians
Iz
I'll be talking about the ins and outs of promoting music at:http://indieaid.blogspot.com/
110 weeks ago from Musicians
Iz
Hello all my name is Simon Thompson and I've just started a blog that provides ideas and advice to indie music artists.
http://indieaid.blogspot.com/
111 weeks ago from Musicians
Bryon Ownby
I've recorded a few holiday favs at http://tinyurl.com/yk24e2h. Has anyone else done any home studio recordings?
114 weeks ago from Musicians
Ruth Mantle
For budding Jazz musicians, I am using this Jazz Theory book to improve my improvisation http://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Theory-Book-Mark-Levine/dp/1883217040/ref=sr_.... Its really easy to use and has great examples! Enjoy. Ruth
115 weeks ago from Musicians
