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Videogame delayed over ‘offence’ to Muslims
LONDON, Oct 20: Developers delayed release of one of the most eagerly anticipated games in the history of the Sony PlayStation because of concerns that some of the background music might offend Muslims, the developers said on Monday.
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Hands-on SlotMusic: How not to introduce a new music format
Review – Sandisk has been capturing headlines with a new music format called SlotMusic, pitched as a microSD card-based replacement for audio CDs. I have been patiently waiting for the first SlotMusic and today found it at a local BestBuy. I had no reason to believe that it would not work just like any other digital music, but I was wondering how far the “No DRM” promise goes. Read my first ...
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Masakari has something to scream about
Yes, it's true. Not everyone likes the same kind of music. In fact, most students at the University of Akron may not find a band like Masakari appealing, but perhaps I'm speaking out of turn. I'm sure there's more than just a handful of music connoisseurs on campus that enjoy fast-paced, hard-driving beats, but what about the screaming? Do people actually find that appealing? Believe it ...
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On a more positive note, top bands that are worth a listen
Since my last column was about songs I dislike, I thought I'd turn the negativity around and list bands that are actually good. First I'll start with two classics the Beatles and Queen. What can I say? These two bands have timeless songs and continue to reach generation after generation.
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Arts & Life Articles
Yes, it's true. Not everyone likes the same kind of music. In fact, most students at the University of Akron may not find a band like Masakari appealing, but perhaps I'm speaking out of turn.
The Buchtelite |
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Fall Festival of Music
It was a night of musical bliss at Grace Bible Church in College Station. A&M Consolidated High School's Choral Department performed several songs during its Fall Festival of Music.
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Teacher of the Week: Rod Zeman
This week's Teacher of the Week is hitting a note with students. Rod Zeman has been the music director at Crockett Middle School for the last two years. Over the last year he's seen the number of students grow by the dozens. His students say he's part of the reason.
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Jury selection begins in Phil Spector's retrial
- Jury selection began Monday for the murder retrial of music producer Phil Spector, who is accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson at his mansion five years ago. About 80 prospects reported to court and an initial group of 18 was chosen for questioning by...
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Music video games set for an encore
The beat goes on in the thriving music video game category.
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Monday October 20, 2008
Joe Anderl, a local Dayton indie rock performer, is set to kick off Thursday Night Live with a performance Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. in the ArtStreet Caf?. "He continuously impresses me with his unique style and ability to grab an audience," Julie Roth, ArtStreet graduate assistant, said.
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Battle of the brands: How music games match up
Guitar Hero hit a chord with consumers to the tune of $1.4 billon since arriving in November 2005. Last year, Rock Band added drums and karaoke-style singing to the mix and has sold more than $530 million. Each has a new version, Rock Band 2 ($60, out now) and Guitar Hero World Tour ($50-$60, out Sunday), with more songs and new ways to rock out. USA TODAY compares their repertoires:
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Monday October 20, 2008
When senior Tim Keating opened his e-mail inbox on the morning of Oct. 14, he was quickly filled with indignant rage. His dreams of a No Power Play contest victory, a challenge which asked UD students to create a music playlist which best emulated their 2008 blackout experiences, were dashed.
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URB ALT @ CMJ Music Marathon Friday, October 24th, 2008 7:00pm-Midnight $10 cover charge ($5 with two canned goods to ...
URB ALT @ CMJ event is sponsored by BossTon Communications, Daisy Rock Guitars, Odd Endeavors, BigHead Scientists, Sweatshop Rehearsal & Recording Studios, Fusicology, Grungecake Crisis, Mag, Purple Mag and Liberator Mag.
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Birdland (315 West 44th Street between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of extraordinary ...
Enrico Pieranunzi Latin Quintet Born in Rome in 1949, Enrico Pieranunzi has long been one of the best-known and appreciated personalities on the European jazz scene.
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Glen Ellen Fair
The Glen Ellen Fire Department spruced up an old truck for the Glen Ellen Village Fair parade Sunday afternoon. In addition to the parade, there was plenty of music and food.
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KFRC-FM drops rock for all-news format
Don't expect to hear classic rock when you turn on KFRC (106.9 FM) Monday morning. The station's owner, CBS, will replace the format with a simulcast of KCBS (740 AM), the network's all-news San Francisco station. The Beatles, Stones, Motown and '70s hits...
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"Hawaii Calls" concert coming to Hawaii Theatre
Hawaii calls once more, but this time from the stage of the historic Hawaii Theatre. A live concert version of the once popular radio show "Hawaii Calls" will be presented next month at the theater. The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets, which go on sale tomorrow at the Hawaii Theatre box office, are $35 and $50, with discounts for seniors, youth, students and the military. Tickets ...
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CU students march for Obama, early voting
As dozens of University of Colorado students gathered on the southwest corner of Farrand Field on Monday afternoon, a guitar amplifier rigged to a laptop computer blasted youth rally anthems such as the Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)" and Cake's "The Distance."
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A rock star is born
Channeling Prince and David Bowie, Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes has become an unlikely sex symbol.
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Modern CD burners test their boundaries
Hanover - Ten years ago, a computer with a built-in CD burner was a big deal. Owners could be sure to broader their circle of friends and music collection.
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'Yo Gabba Gabba!' is monstrous fun for kids, adults
Eclectic rock, pop and hip-hop have found an unlikely hot spot: a daytime kids' show. Appearances by such performers as The Roots, the Ting Tings and Jimmy Eat World have helped Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nickelodeon, weekdays 11:30 a.m.) attract not only the Nick Jr. preschool block's 2- to 5-year-olds but also their parents, teens and young adults without children.
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World-renowned pianist performs for Red Raiders
Marc-Andre Hamelin's fingers drifted skillfully across piano keys Sunday evening during a performance of classical piano pieces, modern works and original compositions. "It's a rare privilege for someone of this caliber to come to Lubbock," said Jane Ann Wilson, a Texas Tech piano professor.
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Multiple Hub City musicians perform at benefit concert for fellow musician
Life is ruthlessly unfair, however those gut-wrenching and painful moments in our lives produce some of the most beautiful aspects of human nature. I am speaking of course about the recent and unfortunate death of a prominent figure in the Lubbock music community, Daniel Green.
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Sony delays PS3 video game over offensive music
NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) Sony Corp has delayed sales of ''LittleBigPlanet,'' one of its most widely anticipated video games, by at least one week in the United States after finding potentially offensive background music in the game.
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Lee Ann Womack knows how to put torch in her tunes
Today's country music industry banks on youth-targeted, up-tempo, positive radio fodder that would've been called pop three decades ago. But Lee Ann Womack remains an adult voice of a seemingly bygone art form.
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