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Okkervil River is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 1998, the band takes its name from a short story by Russian author Tatyana Tolstaya. Okkervil River consist of Scott Brackett (Trumpet/ Keyboards), Brian Cassidy (Vocals, Electric Guitar, Mandolin), Travis Nelsen (Drums), Patrick Pestorius (Bass), Will Sheff (Vocals/Guitar), Justin Sherburn (New Member) and Lauren Gurgiolo (New Member). Former member, Jonathan Meiburg (Vocals, Keyboards, Accordion) left the band to pursue as a singer and songwriter in his new band, Shearwater. The band has garnered positive critical reception, especially noted are each song’s lyrics, intricate instrumentation, and thematic albums. Okkervil River play songs that are heart-felt and all songs written by them are actually beautiful poems that ought to be remembered for a long long time. Clever lyrics combined with music that are full of emotions and touch everyone’s heart upon listen. They are as big as the Amazon River.

The Stand Ins is such a matured album that even Adult and Elderly People will fall in love with it. It’s definitely a perfect album for my parents’ wedding anniversary. It has 3 tracks which are pure instrumentals.

“Stand Ins, One” is just 48 seconds long and is the intro to The Stand Ins. It started off slowly and gradually picked up and got louder. Accordian can be heard throughout this song and at times, it sounded creepy to me. Nonetheless, this track will get you ready and build up the tempo and excitement in you for the next track.

What i love about “Lost Coastlines” apart from the awesome lyrics is its music. Patrick Pestorius’ playing of bass gets my head nodding each time i listen to this track. Not only that, the mandolin and trumpet also created an atmosphere as if i’m watching a big group of orchestra performance. As Will sings, “But we find the maps he sent to us don’t mention lost coastlines…”. he knows that they are lost on the shoreline.. And when it comes to the end, it will not be long when you finally find yourself singing along with Okkervil River.. “La, la, la…”

The beginning of “Singer Songwriter” resembles “Ain’t No Easy Way” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club”, and it tells the story about a girl who has everything that she could ever ask for.. But due to this very same fact, she failed in everything she chose to do.. And nothing’s gonna change her world.. It’s also one of the loudest track on The Stand Ins where various guitar playings can be heard throughout this track. Beautiful country rock song where you can imagine a group of elderly people enjoying and dancing to this power-pop country rock track. Love it!

“Starry Stairs” should have been the last track on this album. It just has the quality to end an album. Will sings as if he is sad.. “If you don’t love me, i’m sorry”. It’s the most memorable moment on this track. As he goes on, he sings about how a girl that he loves, lied to him. He has no choice but to say goodbye.. All the Starry Stairs seem to be falling apart as he climbs.. Definitely a track to look out for on The Stand-Ins! Play this song if you found out that your girlfriend is lying to you or hiding something from you! Make her know that you’re saying goodbye..

Clocking in at over 6 minutes long is “Blue Tulip”. The longest song on this album. Blue Tulip, again sings about a girl who lies.. “Hats off to my distant hope, a little lie, a puff of smoke…”, sings Will, and as he sings, i feel the pain he’s in. I feel sorry for him. Such a sad song that it’s impossible to ignore this powerful ballad which sings the way to your heart. And it’s one of the reasons Okkervil River is famous for!

“Stand Ins, Two” is another instrumental. A slow guitar plucking and piano playing. As if Okkervil River is taking a brief break from this album.

As its title suggests, “Pop Lie” is about lies. A story about a man who lies in his pop songs. Thus, Pop Lie. Damn, Okkervil River is good at it! They write songs that’s so complicated until i have to listen countlessly to Pop Lie before i could figure out the real meaning behind this song. A man who has so many fans, from kids to adults, lies whenever he sings. Is this the real world out there? You be the judge. Anyway, it’s a guitar-power-packed song that is so radio friendly! Cheers to Okkervil River!

“On Tour with Zykos” is specially written for Okkervil River’s past member, Jonathan Meiburg. Will wishes him all the best on his future undertaking… “Roll your crew on down the road, to the next sold out show… ” I really love the piano playing of this song. I can feel the friendship shared between Okkervil River and Jonathan. And it reminds me of the friendship shared between Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon. Incredible farewell song to Jonathan!

“Calling and Not Calling My Ex” is a very radio-friendly track. At first listen, i already knew i would like this song. The beat and tempo of this song is just perfect that it’ll make you go on remembering this song, especially the beginning of this song. “God knows i’m feeling really stupid now, forever having said goodbye…” is the phrase that i always recall whenever i listen to this song. And another praise for the piano of this song. I just find it very appealing and infectious..

“Stand Ins, Three”, another instrumental. Violin can be heard throughout this track until it subsides where it jump to another track… More or less, it’s the prelude to the next song…

“Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed on the Roof of the Chelsea Hotel, 19793 is the track that closes The Stand Ins. Before ending The Stand Ins, Okkervil River managed to close this album on thematic and anthemic note. This song is a slow ballad that Will sings, “Pull down the shades, let’s kill the morning…”, as if he’s disappointed and despair in love. But like most closing song, it ended on a high note, high spirit, trumpet, guitar and drums all came in together to make this a memorable one. Okkervil River have done it again!

Rating: I’m speechless… I’m totally impressed with the lyrics written by Okkervil River. The have this ability to write songs with lyrics that are so cryptic that we have to think through the words in order to understand the real meaning behind those lyrics. Not only that, their music landscape and genre is so focused that they are becoming the pioneer in what they are doing. Beautiful and heart-felt songs all in The Stand Ins, i honestly give it 7.5 out of 10. Cheers!

Stand-Out Tracks (My Picks): Lost Coastlines, Singer Songwriter, Starry Stairs, Calling and Not Calling My Ex, On Tour with Zykos.

Cheers!
Darren Tan
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Singers that truly deliver in the studio are a breed apart. Let’s face it, not everyone can do it, and if they could, I wouldn’t be wasting time writing this article. And as a former talent booking agent with the William Morris Agency and professional singer, singing on many name brand spots like FOX TV, UPN Station ID’s, O’Charley’s and a host of others, I can tell you that singer’s who deliver in the studio, really can make the big bucks and create a real niche in the market for themselves.

Singing talent is a commodity just like any other line of work, but like a few select fields, the talent pool for individuals who can really deliver is somewhat limited. Starting with that premise knowing that many of you reading this article are most likely interested in studio work and singing in commercials, I will try and promote a few concepts that have helped me through the years and hopefully will help you as well.

Always remember the old adage that those who try hard are usually the luckier ones in life – not always, but because they are out there trying in whatever line of work it is and because they have a multitude of Fishing reels in the water, they usually end up with the bigger catch. Your fishing reel is going to obviously be your singing reel. What does your singing reel sound like that is your business card and aimed at trying to get you established as a session singer? It better be good – not the “I just cranked this out with a few riffs off a keyboard into a computer” good, but one that really facilitates the strengths of your voice and minimizes your weaknesses. Let’s face it, we all have some singing weaknesses to a certain degree or other. And you will find that you are usually called on for studio work where you shine and where your strengths prevail. At ReelMusician.com, we strive to always look at each singer and create custom jingle singer reels based upon the singers own unique set of singing characteristics – If you have any questions at all on your jingle reel, don’t hesitate to contact ReelMusician .com for an honest evaluation. But just remember to have an incredible sounding reel that truly sets your voice and vocal accomplishments out from the rest.

Let’s look at some various factors involved in your career. How much time are you currently putting into practice, vocal coaching, etc? I will suggest to you that you ought to be putting in at least 30 – 45 min’s a day minimum and this can be done in the shower, car, or in a vacant room free of distractions. You want to maximize your strengths and figure out where your weaknesses are. This is critical. I will also tell you that finding a good vocal coach, at least one that truly understands commercial singing and not just the theory they’ve been taught and continue to teach, will be hard. Most vocal coaches stress breathing exercises, posture and so forth, and that’s great, but I will tell you that many of the best singers that I have come across, break all of the golden singing rules and make a great living. I’m not suggesting that there are not better breathing patterns than others, nor will I negate a well postured singer, but coaches who truly teach the nuts and bolts of studio and session singing and not from a textbook, are extremely rare. Make sure you have a well informed and current vocal coach. For any questions regarding vocal coaching or obtaining a good vocal coach, you may contact the author.

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Your next step in you journey to becoming a successful jingle and commercial singer is going to be your relational connection with folks already established in the industry and your ability to put your incredible sounding demo in the hands of producers. You are going to want to start out by figuring out who the main players are in your area in terms of studio singers and contact those that look like you are not going to be in direct competition. You wouldn’t want to be helping someone who might be taking your studio work away and neither will they. I will tell you that singers in general, like to help up and coming singers in the field and investing time in relationships with key session singers will be rewarding with your singing success.

Following up with jingle houses, industrial music houses and studio engineers and producers will take a little investigation, but the conversations you have with session singers will undoubtedly have already given you more than enough names and companies to send your demo reel off to. Your reel ought to have your name, telephone number, year and season of the creation of your demo on virtually any thing that is sent out to producers. Your CD better have this in bright bold colorful letters on the front, the inside jacket and the actual CD. I’ve mentioned it before, but you are really better off sending a a hard copy CD rather than mp3, even though there is no cost associated with email, because 1) you don’t have permission to send via email and 2) it helps to actually see your name and reel, which by the way, can go into their car for review on their way home from work and an mp3 can not without burning a CD of it. If you are tired and extremely busy, are you really going to waste your time on someone you don’t know has clue or not about delivering the singing goods – probably not and neither will they most likely. Don’t email your demo as of yet. I would wait until you have established a relationship with the producer and submit follow up pieces if they ask for it.

I’ve mentioned this before, but having a second follow up reel can be a great boost for singing work and re-establishing your name by once again having your CD cross their desk one more time. This is great for a producer who almost called you for a singing session, but for whatever reason didn’t, and for the producer who somehow lost your CD and never really gave it a listen – In either case, it’s a great idea. I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to hearing about your singing success!

Tom Gauger

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The popularity of some stars does not end, even after their demise. Bob Marley, a Jamaican singer was one of them. Bob Marley was a famous reggae singer and his death was a huge loss for the reggae music. His contribution to the field of music is remarkable. His songs depicted various emotions such as love, passion, hate,unity, brotherhood etc.

People still love, listen and admire his songs. His songs spread the message of love and devotion. He was also an active political person, who opposed apartheid and government injustice against people. Bob Marley seems to be quite popular among college students. They admire his work and pay homage to this legendary star by buying Bob Marley posters. If you’ll visit the rooms of these youngsters, you’ll find Bob Marley posters pasted on the walls of their room.

This gives them motivation to follow the path followed by this renowned artist and become a fabulous singer like him. Moreover, these posters are very colorful and vibrant. Most of the Bob Marley posters reflect his captivating persona. His notions,culture and music are a source of inspiration for his fans and followers. Bob Marley posters are inscribed with the lyrics of his famous songs. Even though, he is not with us today, he still resides in the heart of his fans and reggae music lovers.

So, all music lovers must buy Bob Marley posters to give respect to the contribution of this legendary artist in the field of reggae music. You can purchase them from a nearby poster store or through an online poster portal. These online portals provide you with wide range of Bob Marley’s posters at affordable prices. You can also get them delivered at your doorsteps. So, add all the more life to your rooms by purchasing Bob Marley’s posters for yourself.

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The Boy Band era is back, in the 90’s we had Take That vs East17 , Westlife vs Blue etc… now we have The X Factor runners up JLS versus Europe’s Number 1 boy band Nicole Jane, both from the UK . let’s check out their stats…. JLS (Jack the Lad Swing) Marvin,Oritse,JB,Aston The X Factor runners up 2008 2 uk number 1 singles 1 uk number 1 album 2 mobo award winners Uk tour spring 2010 Support Act for Lemar Tour UK 2009 NJ (Nicole Jane) Alfie-J,Dieu,Jace (3 brothers) 2 European number 1 singles 1 number 1 single Japan 3 Sell out stadium tours in Russia and Romania album out in summer 2010 Uk tour summer 2010 Support Act for Lemar uk tour 22 dates 2007 support Act for Ne-Yo Uk Support Act for Lily Allen This is should be one the best year in pop music as both these bands battle it out for the pop crown 2010, JLS finished the year 2009 on top as Nicole jane where touring the rest of Europe now they are back andare ready to do battle. you decide people who is better??

Spring and summer are quickly on their way, and you know what that means. When the weather warms up, the top artists in the industry begin touring again, wowing music fans across the land with live shows and concerts, many of which will be appearing this year in a city near you. Whether you are a rock ‘n roll fan, a smooth Jazz listener, a country music fan, a deep groove Reggae lover, or a pop music fanatic, this upcoming 2007 concert season is highly unprecedented and there’s sure to be a show that you simply can’t miss.

Check out the guide below on acts you can check out this summer. This has been a year of great music so be sure to get your tickets to your favorite acts as early as possible to ensure great seats and the best concert experience you could possibly have.

Rock ‘n Roll Fans:
This upcoming season is going to be a great one for you die-hard rock fans out there; many of the best rock and roll bands are touring this year, so you definitely have some exciting choices. Some of the bigger names in Rock and Roll show business that are touring include:

*Best Buy Presents The Police, Live in Concert; tickets for this tour are on sale NOW. There are dates all across the United States beginning in June 2007, from Seattle, Washington to Hershey, Pennsylvania.

*Ozzfest; tickets not yet on sale. See the legend himself Ozzy Osbourne and many of the heavy metal greats at the legendary Ozzfest tour, held at venues all across the United States

*Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath): Tickets are on sale NOW. They are in Canada in March and will be ending in New Jersey in May.

*Rage Against the Machine and Wu-Tang Clan: The L.A. band Rage Against the Machine is reuniting and will join the Wu-Tang Clan for three shows called ‘Rock the Bells’ festival.

*Roger Waters of Pink Floyd; tickets are on sale NOW. Roger Waters from Pink Floyd are legends unto themselves; see Waters in a venue near you with dates scheduled all across the United States beginning in May 2007.

*Genesis: Phil Collins and company are touring the world right now and will touch down in North America in September 2007. Don’t miss this awesome reunion while they make their way across the land.

*Steve Miller Band & Doobie Brothers: The Steve Miller Band, classic rock band of the 70’s, is in the middle of a reunion tour and will be performing many shows with the Doobie Brothers all the way through July.

*Steely Dan: Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are at it again and are touring this May for their Heavey Rollers 2007 concert tour.

Country Music Fans:
The summer is always a great time for country music, and this summer is bound to be no different. This summer, you will have the chance to check out many of Country music’s finest acts, including:

*Kenny Chesney; tickets are on sale NOW. Kenny Chesney is one of Country music’s greatest acts, and you will have the chance to catch him from the months of April, May, and into the end of June. Kenny Chesney is appearing from coast to coast this year, with acts from Omaha, Nebraska to Selma, Texas.

*Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill will be touring together again for Soul2Soul 2007, one of the most popular country tours of all time. tickets are on sale NOW.

*Keith Urban: tickets are on sale NOW. The Australian country singer is going to be touring across North America.

Reggae Fans (World Music Fans):
Reggae is a representation of a particular culture, and not just a style of music. Check out Reggae’s finest acts this summer in a venue near you. Two of the best roots reggae acts out this summer will be:

*Stephen Marley (some acts featuring Jr. Gong); tickets on sale NOW. Stephen Marley, one of the Marley reggae greats is appearing this summer in venues across the nation, from cities in Florida to Texas. Check out Stephen Marley’s show from the months of March through the end of May.

*Steel Pulse; tickets scheduled for one show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. If you can manage it, don’t miss one of the true Rasta acts left in show business.

Jazz and Blues Fans:
Jazz is about attitude, and passion. What a better way to show your passion for jazz then to attend many of the indoor and outdoor jazz events that are going to be held this summer. Jazz concerts are a summertime favorite, also a genre of music that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. This summer, take advantage of some of the jazz favorites that will be out:

*Keb Mo; tickets on sale NOW! Don’t miss Keb Mo’s awesome show; his tour kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia in March.

*Harry Connick, Jr.; tickets on sale NOW! Connick is one of Jazz’s greats, with a sound and the look to match. Check out Harry Connick, Jr. in concert in a city near you this summer.

*Joss Stone, the Grammy Award-winning English soul, R&B, and blues singer is also touring this spring 2007. She’ll be visiting both American and Canadien cities on her tour.

Popular Music Fans:
Pop music really is a revolution, and when the springtime and summertime hit, so do the stars. Pop music fans will delight in many of the acts set to hit the stage this summer; of many Pop music greats, some of the more popular acts that are bound to sell out quickly include:

*Billy Joel; tickets on sale NOW! If you know Popular music, you know that Billy Joel is one of music’s legends in any Genre, so be sure not to miss him this year. Billy Joel has sold more than 100 million records in his career, and he has acts scheduled from coast to coast, but not many shows so you had better catch him in a city near you while you can!

*Gwen Stefani, her Harajuki Girls and the Sweet Escape Tour; tickets are on sale NOW! Gwen Stefani has always been a legend; from the lead songstress of the popular band No Doubt to her current role as pop/rock singer and fashion designer. Don’t miss her incredible show, with acts from Las Vegas, Nevada to Holmdel, New Jersey.

*Morrisey: Morrisey is the former Smith singer and will be supported by Kristeen Young on his 2007 tour.

*Michael Jackson: The King of Pop is rumored to be attempting a comeback and may very well be setting up shop in Las Vegas to do multiple shows similar to Celine Dion. Jackson representatives are negotiating a deal which will see him joined on stage by all the other members of the Jackson Five. Besides the Vegas shows, Michael Jackson may also do a string of gigs across America.

As you can see, whatever your interest is musically, there are live shows out there just waiting for the summer to emerge, and this is only just the beginning. Hopefully your favorite acts will be touring this summer and you’ll get the chance to experience them live. Be sure to check online for updates, tour information and concert rumors.

Jason Oconnor

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There are many different careers in music that you may be interested in pursuing. The fact of the matter is that the entertainment industry is always on the rise, and getting involved is something that a lot of people are interested in. But before you can start a career in music you need to know what is available. If you do not you may end up missing out on a career choice that is perfect for you.

The most obvious career in music is to be a singer or member of a band. Not only is this the most obvious choice, but it is also the most difficult to break into. When it comes down to it the music career is a very competitive one across the board. If you want to make it as a singer or with a band you are going to have to be very good, and also get a few breaks along the way. But with that being said, you should chase your dream until you reach your goals. It may be tough to break into this niche of the music industry, but every year people are successful. Hard work may mean that you are next in line.

Another great career in music is working for a record label. These are the companies that work directly with the musicians and bands in order to release songs, etc. With so many jobs available at record labels you should not have a hard time finding one that suits your needs. You can find jobs ranging from marketing assistants to the president of certain divisions. Expect to get in on the ground level, and then work your way up the ladder as you become more experienced.

As you can see, there are many careers in music that
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you may be interested in. There is a lot of competition in this industry, bur if you take your time and know what you want you can work towards reaching all of your goals in the end. Get started today, and you will be well on your way to success in your chosen field of work.

Francois Botha

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Some of the most popular articles in gossip magazines such as Star Magazine and the National Enquirer are those that probe into the private relationships of celebrities. Such magazines like to detail the latest hook ups, and break ups. Though those in Hollywood are known for the brevity in their relationships, there are just some female celebs that just seem to have great trouble both snagging and keeping a man. It just goes to how you that looks do not account for everything.

Naomi Campbell

Famous since the catwalking days of fellow supermodels Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista, this dark beauty cannot seem to keep an assistant or a personal companion. Campbell is known for her erratic temper and penchant for throwing cell phones and the like at those who raise her ire. She has been linked to such notable men as the prince of Dubai, Michael Stipe, with whom she was engaged, singer Usher, and actor Robert Deniro to name a few. However, a longer term commitment has eluded her and Campbell has never been linked to anyone for very long. The last reported hook up with Terrance Howard was unceremoniously denied by the actor who has proclaimed to still be in love with his ex wife.

Mariah Carey

This angelic voice burst onto the scene with the smash hit Vision of Love, which is ironic since love has seemed to elude the song bird. Carey was married to record executive Tommy Mottola, a man quite a few years older than her. The marriage did not outlive the hype of the fairy tale wedding as Mottola turned out to be more like a father and a husband and the two called it quite after a rather tumultuous union.

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Carey has gone on to date others such as Latin American singer Luis Miguel, and notorious playboy Derek Jeter. She has also been linked to rapper Eminem, with whom she had a very public feud. Reportedly, Carey was leaving messages for the rapper who was apparently no longer interested in pursuing any romantic involvement with the singer. He released them to the media, and Carey labeled the messages as being misconstrued, and Eminem as being ungentlemanly for releasing the messages.

Carey is legendary for diva like behavior and demands. She has quite a bit of experience in many things, I wonder how long it will take for her to realize that men do not always want the high maintenance type no matter what your bank balance.

Paris Hilton

With Paris, one never knows if she cannot seem to keep a man or if a man cannot keep her. Though the difference between Hilton, and our two other ladies is that she is young and she just wants to have fun. Though shortly engaged to Paris Latsis, Hilton has been linked to just about everyone in young Hollywood, whether they are attached or not. Sometime boyfriend Stavros Niarchos is a boyfriend she snagged while he dated one of the Olsen twins, has the infamous sex tape with Shannen Doherty ex Rick Solomon, not to mention the very married MTV reality star Travis Barker.

No one knows what the future holds for these ladies, but I am guessing that life is easier in Tinseltown when you have someone to share it with.

Lisa James

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Are you a bathroom singer like me? Oh! I don’t mean you are not a good singer. You are a good singer if you like to entertain yourself with good music. Maybe you cannot sing but that doesn’t mean you don’t like quality music! Rather, having ability to comprehend good music is a God’s gift to human beings. We taste music, we dance to music, and we live music! There is no part in the whole world where music is not liked. Different cultures and Religions have their own musical charms since centuries.

No wonder the person who doesn’t like music is a non-living object according to many! And rightly so! However, the people who love music also have many problems pertaining to their love for music. Though most of the CDs and DVDs are available nearby us in shops, some CDs and DVDs have to be downloaded and for this, we need to search for good music download sites. No doubt, this is a tricky job and many of us get deceived because of our inability to choose the right site.

Why we get deceived?
•    We do not perform a comparative study of different music download sites
•    We do not understand the importance of some of the unique features of authentic download sites like 24-hour customer support, quality of music, price range, and other options like fast downloads, volume of song, etc, thus opting for site that doesn’t have these features
•    We do not find a site that gives comparative study of various sites at a glance

Whatever it is, at the end, we suffer because we opt for music download that is not worth of our time and space. After we download, we find many lacunae in the downloaded CDs or DVDs and later we repent for having opted for specific site. This is the reason to satiate our music buds, we need to search first for an authentic site that has good number of features mentioned above so that we experience quality download.

How comparative study helps us get good music download site?

The comparative study of different music download site helps us understand unique features of each site better. We tend to overlook certain features like quality of music and lifetime pricing unless we perform a careful comparative study. The study also helps us understand the loopholes of the sites from which we might have downloaded at times. This helps us avoid such sites in future too.

Though comparison helps us know better about cheap music download, it’s difficult to carry out comparative study without the help of someone who helps us achieve our goal. How good it is if some site helps us carry out the comparative study of different music downloads sites at a glance! Yes, there are sites which help us do this and make us understand the uniqueness of certain popular yet cheap music download sites like Flickr, Unlimited Download Center, Unlimited Media Access, and Klito Pro. Through this study, satiating our music buds is more authentic and pleasing our senses no doubt!  

Seif Sel

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The techniques used to record vocals these days are essentially the same as those used fifty years ago. Microphone technology has not really progressed; pre-amplifiers and compressors have not really changed either, though they might sport more features and controls. Even though the way we capture the sound has changed some people still prefer to record onto ferrous tape. Digital recording is no longer new either and dates back to the early nineteen eighties.

So what has changed?

Well, software and accessibility. We are now able to manipulate what we record beyond our wildest dreams. When I started recording in the late nineteen eighties I was using an eight track tape machine which meant when you recorded a vocal it had to be a near to perfect as you could get it because timing and pitch could not be altered at all. Today with a few clicks of the mouse you can move every word around to your heart’s content in an audio sequencer. Auto-tune plug-ins can correct pitch issues in very near real time. To top it all, most people with a pc, microphone, pre-amplifier and a modicum of interest in music and recording can have access to all the marvels of the making music in the digital world right there in their front room or bedroom. It does not, however, guarantee they will become the next George Martin or say, Freddy Mercury but it does mean they can record and edit to a pretty decent standard with limited means. For musicians these advantages are obvious as they no longer need to pay for expensive studio time to record their music. Perhaps they will record just the drums at a studio then edit the results to tighten the performance before laying down the other instruments in the comfort of their own home at their own leisure and speed. There is also so much information on the internet that if you do have a technical issue then someone, almost undoubtedly, will have posted a solution on the internet that you can find within minutes. Go back fifty years and you would have struggled to find someone who knew what phase cancellation was in your own city never mind find someone who knew how to correct or avoid it. Skills are therefore becoming less specialized as more information is available to us all.

You would think that this technological revolution would mean there are more amazing singers being discovered. Sadly, the answer is probably no. Why? Well, software is making people lazy and blunting their performance skills. For instance, I rec
Renée Diggs – All My Love (ft Phil Perry) 2000

ord someone singing a vocal; the take is ok but slightly out of time and out of tune. I try to coax another take out of him but he is tired or needs to be somewhere else. “Come on John, a bit of auto tune and a nip and a tuck here and there and it will be fine” he might tell me. On one level he is right. If it is not too bad then it can be corrected using software and good judgment but that will not make him a better singer. These days everyone thinks they can sing. Probably half the singers in the top forty cannot sing properly and their careers rely on clever engineers and the latest software. Let us face it: you need to have talent or work very hard to become a good singer! If I can offer any advice laymen advice it would be as follows:

It is important with vocals as with all REAL instruments to learn how to ”get them down”. By that I mean how to get a good take down. Identify your weaknesses and work to overcome them rather than relying on software that can sometimes often cheapen the results. Always try to get a good signal recorded. You should not exceed -2 decibels. Try not to record with any equalization and if the performance does not need compression to control it then you can leave that until later too. Always use a pop shield.

A good tip is too really practice singing your lines without the music and indentify where you are going wrong. Then break it down and focus on the bad bits. Let the microphone do the work, you do not need to shout or force it. Try to control your breathing from your diaphragm (this takes practice). Practice your vowels and mouth sounds too as this helps develop clearer execution. Good timing is essential but not difficult to master if you know your lines. Try to know your lines off by heart so that you are not distracted by reading at the same time as you are trying to sing.

Most people tend to sing out of tune when they cannot hear what they are singing properly i.e. the mix is too loud in their headphones or the bass is too loud in their headphones. In fact headphones are difficult to use for many singers; some top producers have the mix coming out of the control room monitors with the singer and microphone in there in front of the monitors (you can use a noise gate to take out the spill later). Try it and see if works for you. Remember not to have the volume too loud or the microphone pointing at the monitors. It is essential, however, to always use a pop shield.

The gap between mediocre and great music is narrower these days as more and more people are having a go at making music and in general we are getting used to hearing mediocre music while thinking it is something special. If you are serious about singing, recording, or making music then strive to improve continually in every area. Do not rely on software to make you sound good rather use it wisely to help nurture and express your music. I record royalty free music for whitebeetle.com and album for artists and I am constantly trying to improve what I do. To me it is an endless quest.

John Milner

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Clips from the movie set to the original recording by Ms. Jeannie C. Riley.

Free Aug-2009-01 General Knowledge Quiz

1. In which Dickens novel does the ‘ever so ‘umble’ clerk Uriah Heep appear ?

2. Which Hollywood actress did Freddie Prinze Junior marry in 2002 ?

3. ‘Take It Like A Man’ was the title of the 1995 autobiography of which 1980’s pop singer ?

4. Which Jacobean playwright’s works include ‘The White Devil’ and ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ ?

5. In 1984, which British theatre legend married singer Sarah Brightman ?

6. The english singer Phil Oakey was the lead singer of which 1980’s synth pop band ?

7. The artist Vincent Van Gogh was born in which country ?

8. In the 1962 film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ which Egyptian-born actor played the character Sherif Ali ?

9. In Edmond Rostand’s play ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’, what is Cyrano’s distinguishing physical feature ?

10. Which small, soft sweet is shaped like a baby

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11. Skiiers Maria Walliser and Vreni Schneider represented which country at the Olympics ?

12. Which religious leader uses the ancient title ‘Pontifex Maximus’ ?

13. Since 1997, Johnny Wilkinson has played rugby for which UK club ?

14. Which Welsh pop star sang the soaring vocals on the soundtrack to the 2001 film ‘A Beautiful Mind’ ?

15. ‘Football My Arse!’ and ‘Celebrities My Arse!’ are books written by which actor, star of ‘The Royle Family’ ?

16. The cities of Manchester & Salford are encircled by which motorway ?

17. In 1954, which US singer and actor had a UK hit with the song ‘That’s Amore’ ?

18. What is the British name for the board game, that is known as checkers in the US ?

19. In the Tom & Jerry cartoons, what type of animal was ‘Spike’ ?

20. Which Norweigan composer wrote incidental music for Ibsen’s play ‘Peer Gynt’ ?

Tie: Hong Kong was taken by the British in which year ?

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Richard Jagger

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12 year old Shaheen auditions for the judges on Britains Got Talent 2009 singing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Whose Loving You by Michael Jackson.

BabesOfHollywood.com a celebrity web site focusing on beautiful female celebrities, today announced that Jessica Simpson has been named it’s 2006 “Babe of the Year”. The award, handed out annually by the web site, is designed to acknowledge the female celebrity who looked the hottest while still being newsworthy during the year. Simpson beat out fellow blondes Paris Hilton and Britney Spears as well as Lindsay Lohan. She also finished ahead of 2005 Babe of The Year, Angelina Jolie, who came in a close second thanks to her role in the celebrity international baby adoption trend.

For Simpson, this “award” comes at the end of a banner year where the singer and sometimes actress was forced to face her popularity alone for the first time post her divorce from boy band singer/sports fan Nick Lachey. Simpson created a consistent buzz on Search Engines, web sites and celebrity blogs throughout the year.

From an artistic standpoint, Simpson was at a creative low. Following her 2005 role as Daisy Duke in the film version of The Dukes of Hazard, Simpson took on her first leading lady role in the low-brow comedy Employee of the Month. At the time of its release in June, Simpson was rumored to be dating her Employee of the Month co-star, comedian Dane Cook who was also her co-host at the Teen Choice Awards. All of this while finishing up her divorce from Lachey. In August, the singer returned to focus on music with the release of her fourth album A Public Affair. Despite a star studded video for it’s title-track first single, which featured friends Eva Longoria, Christina Applegate, Christina Milian and Maria Menounous, the album has sold less than half that of her top selling album Irresistible. On the business side, Simpson continued to leverage her dumb-blonde “brand” following the huge success of her TV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. Her most recent endeavor features a line of clip-in hair extensions with her hair stylist and close confidant Ken Paves, which continues to keep her active and in the limelight.

On the personal side, Simpson also had her struggles in 2006, including claims that she was dating and intimately involved with singer and musician John Mayer. Those claims were refuted by Mayer and left another embarrassing mark on the Simpson PR campaign. Making it especially painful were the news reports and photos of her ex-husband Nick Lachey romping around with MTV VJ Vanessa Minnillo.

Jessica Simpson’s most recent newsworthy moment came at the recent Kennedy Center Honors. During a performance saluting Dolly Parton, an influential (and fellow well-endowed) singer, Simpson was brought to tears following the performance. While initially the reason given was that the emotion of performing in front of an idol was too overwhelming, it turned out that the only thing too overwhelming was Simpson’s bust size. Apparently a near Janet Jackson-type wardrobe malfunction was to embarrassing for the pop-star.

Still, through all the ups and downs of the year, and all the press, paparazzi and media commentary, Jessica Simpson has weathered it all, and is certainly no worse for the wear. While her music and film careers may have there ups and downs, Jessica Simpson is still one of the internet’s most popular figures. And what a figure it is. For that reason (and perhaps that reason alone), Jessica Simpson is BabesOfHollywood.com’s 2006 “Babe of the Year”. Congratulations Jessica.

George Finnerin

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