So you’re out on the road, or jamming in a friends basement or sitting in a park strumming away and you want to record the sparkly... »
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Can Music Be a ‘Chill Pill’?
It’s no secret that music can effect us in profound ways. Often we experience all sorts of physiological changes, particularly relating to mood. I’ve wondered if it were possible to map out the responses to various melodic structure in order to write super-affective songs. Three researchers (Grewe, Kopiez, Altenmüllera) have put forth a paper detailing... »
Over 245 Music Website and Poster Designs For Inspiration + Some Other Goodies
Whilst getting the template designed for Euphonic Remarks’ new home, I did much poking around for design inspiration. If you’re trying to promote yourself in the music world these days, a website is a MUST. So I thought some of the pages I found could be useful to you when you’re putting up your ultra-snazzy, band promoting, mega site.... »
David Byrne Transforms Buildings
David Byrne is turning the Roundhouse Theatre in London into an instrument which the visitors themselves may play. The individual decisions of each visitor to activate which device, how many times, and in what rhythm are all amassed so that the music the building plays is a result of all its participatory inhabitants. Whether or... »
The Baroness Redecorates … Herself
Sarah Slean has been on my radar for years, but never enough to pursue. Well, let me tell you that this situation has been tossed on its head. With her latest release ‘The Baroness Redecorates’, CBC has been busy promotng. When I heard ‘Parsol’ my ears pricked up. Somehow Sarah sounds different. She has this... »
Pick Up Tips From Guitar Masters
Go get your free lessons from great guitarists. CBC has some great podcasts from their Guitar Gurus Week. Grab your guitar and your internet connection and download their videos. Bruce Cockburn shows how to play “If I Had A Rocket Launcher”. Jesse Cook deconstructs the mystery of Rumba Flamenco strumming. Madagascar Slim reveals the secrets of Malagasy finger-picking. Colin Linden gives you the scoop... »
Get Music On The Brain
If you’re at all curious about the hows and whys of music then you owe it to yourself to watch The Music Instinct: Science and Song. I just caught it on PBS tonight but I’m sure you’ll be able to get it from your local library, or you could buy it from the PBS shop. Be... »
Get Started Building Your Own Instrument
It’s time to pull out your tools. Sharpen your chisels and your mind for building your own instrument. You’ll be rewarded with more than satisfaction of a job well done, you will also get the gift of music. I’ve rounded up some links to get you started. Musicmaker’s Kits — An awesome place for harp, dulcimer, banjo,... »
RIAA CEO Talks Napster">RIAA CEO Talks Napster
Former RIAA CEO Hillary Rosen has an interview out on the Billboard site where she reflects on the 10 year anniversary of Napster. Certainly an interesting read to those concerned with the business side of music. All of a sudden, record companies started hearing from music fans in a way they never had before. The “customer” for record... »
Study Up on Recording Guitar and Work It Like a Pro… Baby
Well, between my day job, raising the little monkeys, banging my head against contract work, and designing up Euphonic Remarks’ new home, it’s a wonder that I can get to posting at all. This is a short but good one. I’ve rounded up some solid articles on recording guitars. There is lots of in-depth information in these... »
Euphonic Remarks Has a New Home
Well I’ve gone and done it. I’ve gotten my own domain name and a place to put it. For some time now the limitations of being hosted on wordpress.com have been needling me. Don’t get me wrong, I love that wordpress offers up a place to get rolling in the blog world. I think the platform is great,... »
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