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5.1 MUSIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES
EVANSTON, IL - 5.1 Music Inc. (www.51MusicInc.com) has launched a new production music library that features surround sound tracks as well as companion stereo-mixed versions. Users can select stereo cuts for projects and then suggest 5.1 mixes, for HD projects for example, without incurring any extra work.
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New CD reviews for Eagle County
About half way through the first song on “This Is Love Psychedelico” I realized why I liked what I was listening to so much: It sounded a lot like Sheryl Crow. The same pop-savvy, infectious hooks that Crow does so brilliantly can be found all over the album, which is the first American release for the Japanese band Love Psychedelico.
Vail Daily |
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Mellencamp Transitions From Rocker To Songwriter
Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker _ at least not anymore.
Channel 8 San Diego |
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Death Row Records sells for $24M
Independent Tennessee-based Global Music Group has taken control of Death Row Records, the troubled record label formed by Marion "Suge" Knight and Dr. Dre.
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Raffle, auction and concert to benefit shooting victims
Friends of two musicians who were shot in Ardsley Park have organized a benefit concert, auction and raffle.
WTOC 11 Savannah |
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New Paramount announcements
The Paramount Theater has just unveiled the rest of their 2008 schedule, which includes everything from rock music and highbrow theater to kiddie programs. That ugly bastard up above is a Gruffalo. What’s that, you ask? Read on… September 8: Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby play bluegrass and piano pop, respectively. September 14: Levon Helm leaves behind his legendary barn gigs ...
The Hook |
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Helm, Cole, Tritt & Stuart headline fall Paramount season
A Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame drummer, a Grammy-winning R&B songstress, and a pair of country music icons are among the luminaries who will grace the Paramount Theater stage in the coming months. The venerable venue announced its fall schedule today, and headliners include the Levon Helm Band (September 14), Natalie Cole (October 12), and Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart (November 14). ...
The Hook |
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Greg Sandow on the future of classical music
A general point: The larger issue in all of this is all the ways classical music gets written about, not just in reviews, but in advertising copy and press releases from mainstream classical music institutions, and much (but not all) scholarly work.
Arts Journal |
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Observer's Bayfest videos watched around the world
By Observer Staff The magic and madness of this year’s Bayfest was experienced by many people beyond the confines of Centennial Park. More than 25,000 viewers from as far afield as Argentina and the Netherlands watched The Observer’s online video coverage of the six-day music event through the [...]
Sarnia Observer |
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Nigeria: Family Relives the Final Moments of Sa'adu Bori
The Hausa community across the West African sub-region and even beyond went into mourning with the death of popular musician, Sa'adu Bori late last month.
AllAfrica.com |
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Mellencamp transitions from rocker to songwriter
Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker - at least not anymore.
Miami Herald |
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Music Review: Randy Travis' new CD
Randy Travis, "Around The Bend" (Warner Bros.)
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Biography
The music of pianist, improvisor and composer Anthony Davis eludes easy categorization. Active in a variety of media, including operatic, symphonic, choral, chamber, dance, theater, and improvised musics, Davis has focused upon the integration of improvised and notated expressive resources.
All About Jazz |
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Hot Buttered Rum comes to Vail
California-based string band Hot Buttered Rum comes to Vail Tuesday night for a free show. Much of HBR's music is inspired by nature and true-life events.
Vail Daily |
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Mellencamp transitions from rocker to songwriter
Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker - at least not anymore. These days, Mellencamp uses the phrase "ex-rock star" to describe his place: "I am trying to make the transition from rock star to songwriter in public," he said. An odd statement, perhaps, since Mellencamp pens most of his music, including ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Scientologists Had a Hand in Knitting Factory's Troubles
On Thursday, the Hollywood music venue, Knitting Factory, will be at a morning hearing that could revoke the Conditional Use Permit that allows the space to operate. The hearing was prompted by a petition circulated by an employee of the neighboring Scientology building and signed by a total of 31 people, according to a Knitting Factory spokesman. The two complaints listed say that the venue is ...
LAist |
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SFist Tonight
BASTILLE DAY : For one day a year, the French drop their indifference to, well, everything to come together and celebrate the storming of the Bastille way back in 1789. Come join them over on Belden Lane and Claude Lane where the place turns into one big fête . Over at Cafe Claude , Sasha Jacobsen and Friends bust out le jazz hot, and everywhere else? Lots of bubbly, lots of ...
SFist |
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GO TO IT: Bolivar to host traveling Smithsonian Exhibit
The Little Courthouse Museum in Bolivar will host 'New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music' beginning Aug. 9 through Sept. 20, according to a press release.
The Jackson Sun |
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Global Music Group buys Death Row Records
New York-based Global quietly bought the famous hip-hop label for $24 million in late June.
Crain's New York Business |
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Death Row Records auctioned for $24 million
Death Row Records, the hip-hop label that released seminal gangster rap albums by Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, has been auctioned for $24 million. The New York-based Global Music Group Inc. said in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that on June 24 it purchased Death Row, including its enviable back catalog and current artist contracts. The purchase concluded the ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Mellencamp transitions from rocker to songwriter
Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker - at least not anymore. These days, Mellencamp uses the phrase "ex-rock star" to describe his place: "I am trying to make the transition from rock star to songwriter in public," he said. An odd statement, perhaps, since Mellencamp pens most of his music, ...
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Mellencamp transitions from rocker to songwriter
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Although John Mellencamp was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the veteran doesn't consider himself a rocker - at least not anymore. These days, Mellencamp uses the phrase "ex-rock star" to describe his place: "I am trying to make the transition from rock star to songwriter in public," he said. An odd statement, perhaps, since Mellencamp pens most of ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Musical Inspiration
As a continuation of our July issue, some of the team at Elliott + Associates discuss the parallels and connections between architecture and music and name a few of their favorite artists.
Contract Magazine |
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P4K Fest Update: Saturday Tix Gone, Sets to Stream Live
As we enter the home stretch leading up to the 2008 Pitchfork Music Festival , details continue to surface. The first order of business: Single-day passes for Saturday, July 19, have sold out. That leaves single-day passes for Friday and Sunday as the only available ticket options. But just look at the folks playing those days: Public Enemy! Spiritualized! Spoon! Mission of Burma! Dinosaur ...
Pitchfork |
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Mellencamp transitions from rocker to songwriter
AP: Do you see the racial climate changing, especially with Obama's success?
The Biloxi Sun Herald |
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