Archive for the 'Instruments' Category
For Academy Award nominated actor Danny Aiello’s second CD he was inspired by Atlantic City, Sinatras old stomping ground. It was the place where old blue eyes performed his final public
US concert while Danny Aiello watched from the audience. “My wife Sandy and I got a call from my agent inviting us down to
Atlantic City […]
I don’t even know how I landed on this… but if you want amazing guitar playing from the 1980s, with some bad singing and comedy, this one is for you.
Well… from 4:00 to 4:25 the guitar playing of Jason Becker and Marty Friedman (subsequently of Megadeth) is very impressive. But then the “singing” at […]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7329323.stm
MySpace in online music project
Networking site MySpace is to launch an online music service in partnership with three major music companies.
The new service MySpace Music is being launched with Universal Music, Sony BMG Music and Warner Music.
Users of the new service will be able to listen to music and watch music videos free […]
HOLLYWOOD RECORDS TO RELEASE ATREYU’S
LEAD SAILS PAPER ANCHOR AS 2.0 BONUS-LADEN CDVU+ ON APRIL 22
DISC JAM-PACKED WITH SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING TEN VIDEOS, THREE NEW SONGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND DIGITAL BOOKLET
Atreyu fans will be celebrating Christmas in springtime with the April 22 release of LEAD SAILS PAPER ANCHOR 2.0 in the CDVU+ format. The CDVU+ replaces the […]
East Coast bred Rev Theory play loud, anthemic, hook-laden rock with an homage to all good things grunge. The second LP, Light it Up, from the Rev Theory brethren with split production by Brian Howes (Hinder, Puddle of Mudd) and Josh Abraham (Velvet Revolver, Korn) is set to be unleashed June 10th. The sophomore effort […]
Good news for music lovers of all types
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7250594.stm
Music ‘can aid stroke recovery’
Listening to music in the early stages after a stroke can improve a patient’s recovery, research suggests.
The researchers compared patients who listened to music for a couple of hours a day, with those who listened only to audio books, or […]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7244928.stm
Music performers could see a big boost to their lifetime earnings under planned changes to music rights proposed by the European Commission.
The Commission wants to extend the copyright period for music performers from 50 years to 95 years.
British stars like Cliff Richard and Roger Daltrey have been pushing for such a move, […]
With a sound described as “future-funk” the Battles are not your typical group of musicians. They play complex math-rock with wierd time signatures and even weirder vocals. It may take a few listens, but the songs will stick with you and you’ll be converted soon enough. Check out the video for their lead single “Atlas” […]
On the heels of their heralded North American tour, Van Halen has announced the release of official ringtones and ringback tones for the first time. Among the 15 official Van Halen ringers available are the Grammy-nominated, #1 smash hit, “Jump,” one of the most famous guitar solos of all time, “Eruption,” and the iconic rock […]
Here’s a great list of the 28 Most Recognizable Guitars of All Time compiled by Blender.com and complete with a YouTube video showcasing each instrument in action. My favorites gotta be Jimmy Page’s double neck, but what the hell is Angus Young doing so high??
Find the article HERE from blender.com by way of the lads at Stereogum.com