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7
Nov 10

MTV Unpacks The EMA Goodie Bags

Press Release –

New York, NY, United States (AHN PR) – MTV Networks International has revealed the contents of the 2010 MTV EMA Goodie Bag, the ultimate in trend-setting luxury and indulgence.

MTV EMA 2010 is sponsored by the new Suzuki Swift, Calvin Klein Jeans and Dell.

Each of the performers and presenters at the 2010 MTV EMAs including host Eva Longoria will receive a fabulous MTV EMA goodie bag, with contents provided by the world’s top designers and brands.

Among the sumptuous contents of this year’s EMA Goodie Bag are the very latest must-have items for the stylish star-about-town including:

  • Dell Streak – the much-talked-about tablet hits the sweet spot between traditional smartphones and larger screen tablets with its built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity, high resolution 5MP camera and VGA front facing camera
  • An ultra-chic belt and buckle courtesy of pan-European sponsor Suzuki
  • Ultra skinny Calvin Klein Jeans X
  • Rimowa suitcases
  • M.A.C make-up boxes
  • Hilfiger Loud fragrances
  • Fashionable Colour Codes and New Gent Swatch watches
  • The very latest FLIP Ultra III and Mino III HD cameras
  • Rockband 3 for Xbox
  • Paolita swimwear
  • Dora the Explorer in World School Day Adventure written by Shakira
  • MTV Pop And Rock World Records 2011
  • SpongeBob SquarePants full-size skateboard
  • Limited edition signed artwork by Max Wiedemann
  • Sonos S5 Wireless Multi Room music system
  • Footwear by Reebok
  • Cashmere & silk scarves by Charlotte Sparre
  • Vanity X Cell Booster Serum
  • Diamond bracelet by Shamballa Jewels
  • Mobile phone purses by Deamond
  • StriVectin eye serum
  • Ole Henriksen skincare products
  • Glass Votives by Kosta Boda
  • Von Rita hat
  • Limited Edition Gemini III Microphone & sE2200a Microphone from SE Electronics
  • Trashy Bags bags (range of sports bags, ladies handbags, record bags)
  • Thalita Jones Jewellery: handmade necklaces made from Swarovski Crystal and gem stones
  • Codello black and grey scarves
  • Stella McCartney body lotion and bag
  • Watches by Kyboe
  • Onora silver jewellery by Mojca Sapla
  • Morrocanoil hair products
  • Drop Watches by Ritmo Mundo.

Performers and artists at the 2010 MTV EMAs will also be able to luxuriate in the backstage spa provided courtesy of Kiara Kare.

Hosted by Eva Longoria, the MTV EMAs will broadcast live from Madrid on MTV platforms across the globe from Sunday, November 7th, 2010, 21:00 CET, and will feature performances by Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, B.o.B & Hayley Williams, Plan B, Miley Cyrus, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bon Jovi, Shakira and Rihanna.

MTV EMA 2010 will also stream live on www.mtvema.com and Facebook from 21:00 CET on Sunday 7 November 2010.

About the MTV EMAs

The EMAs, MTV Networks International’s global awards ceremony, celebrate the best in music, youth culture and entertainment. The annual event, now in its 17th year, broadcasts on MTV entertainment platforms around the world reaching more than 600 million households. The show is hosted in a different city each year, taking the culture and ethos of each destination to a world-wide audience. Renowned for attracting global A-list talent from across the music and entertainment spectrum, the MTV EMAs draws nominees, performers and presenters from every corner of the world, delivering groundbreaking and unforgettable performances – from the first ever holographic performance with Gorillaz in Lisbon in 2005, to Beyoncé’s infamous ‘Ring of Fire’ performance in Edinburgh in 2002 and Tokio Hotel’s ‘Wet Monsoon’ set in Munich in 2007.

EMA Voting Notes:

Winner of Best European Act, Best Push Act and Best World Stage Performance will be announced online at www.mtvema.com during the 2010 MTV EMAs on Sunday 7th November 2010

Show Credits:

The 2010 MTV EMAs is executive produced by Richard Godfrey and Jane Fraser. Co-executive producer is Bruce Gillmer with Debbie Philips as producer, Raffaele Sangiovanni as executive in charge of production, line producer Sil Mcllveen and director Paul Shyvers. The 2010 MTV EMAs is an MTV Italia S.r.l – 360°Playmaker Production for MTV NETWOKS EUROPE” © MTV NETWORKS EUROPE 2010 – All rights reserved.

About MTV Networks International:

MTV Networks International (MTVNI) includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, MTVNHD, Tr3s: MTV, Musicá y Mas, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Comedy Central and Game One. MTV Networks’ brands are seen globally in 645 million households in 161 territories and 34 languages via 165 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 500 digital media properties. The company’s diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, licensing & merchandising and feature films. MTV Networks International is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

About Suzuki:

The Suzuki Motor Corporation with headquarters in Hamamatsu (Japan) is the leading international manufacturer of small automobiles and the 10th largest car manufacturer of the world. Founded in 1909, Suzuki today employs about 51,500 people around the world and has business activities in 196 countries and regions and production bases in 23 different countries and regions. In the fiscal year 2009/10 Suzuki posted 2.47 trillion Yen (18.8 billion Euro*) net sales and 79.4 billion Yen (605.03 million Euro*) operating income. Its global sales reached 2.35 million automobiles and 3.02 million motorcycles and ATV. With its three lines of business – automobiles, motorcycles and outboard motors – Suzuki embodies a unique “Way of Life!” that stands for the brand values “excitement”, “straightforward”, “value”, “sporty” and “spirit”. (* Exchange rate: 131.18 Yen/Euro)

About Calvin Klein, Inc:

Calvin Klein, Inc. is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home. For more information, visit www.calvinklein.com.

About Dell:

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers worldwide innovative technology, business solutions and services they trust and value. For more information, visit www.dell.com.

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28
Oct 10

How To Get An Internship In The Music Business Without Having A Single Contact

So… you want to be in the music business? There are a lot of you out there. I know this because I own a music PR firm and every time we put out a call for interns or jobs, we get somewhere between 100 – 250 resumes. Once upon a time, I was just like you- dying to follow my passion and aggressively trying to land a job in the industry of my dreams. It was a humbling and, at times, humiliating exercise so this dear young aspiring music business mogul is for you. Interns are much needed in every facet of the industry, and most of my music industry friends (myself included) started out as unpaid interns back in their day and we leveraged our unpaid internships into paying jobs.

If you live in or near New York or LA, this guide will be easy to follow step by step. But if you don’t, do not fret. You will be amazed at how many small music companies are thriving in practically every city and state.

Policy note – Due to policies, larger companies need to employ only students enrolled in college looking to get credit. So, if your internship is not for credit, check before you get your heart set on a position you may not be qualified to fill.

YOUR FIRST LESSON

TWO WORDS THAT APPLY TO EVERY MUSIC INDUSTRY RELATED INTERNSHIP: NO PAY

I know you are spending a fortune to go to college but here is the reality – 99.9% of all music business internships are unpaid. I know it does not seem fair but the truth is there are so many people looking to get started that payment is not usually offered. So if making money is on your goal list, you will need to get a second job to feed your passion around music. Don’t let a little thing like money keep you from your dream.

OK, so now that you know you will be working for free and probably paying your college to get credit – so actually you will be paying to work – make it something you want to do!

STEP ONE: IDENTIFY YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST

Search your mind. Ask yourself what part of the music business do you want to be in? Is it Marketing, Radio, Publicity, Online Marketing, Touring, or A&R? You may not know the answer to this question yet and that is alright. You are not supposed to know until you get some experience in a particular area. BUT if you don’t specify what you are looking to try, the people in charge of hiring you will have NO CLUE where you will fit or how they can fit you into their business. So having a list of general areas of interest is a necessity.

To get a working knowledge of what different parts of the music industry are available, here are two suggestions:

1. Buy All You Need To Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman. This fabulous book is still after all these years the bible of the Music Business, and it will give you a great breakdown of the key positions and the general overall makeup of the industry as a whole. Just leaf through – you don’t have to read the whole thing cover to cover.

2. Do Online research. There are countless articles available advising musicians how do tackle their own careers. So to do your research, put yourself in the artist’s shoes and start surfing and learning! If the articles resonate with you and seem interesting than you have found a good match.

Create a list of 3-4 areas that you can work in (if you only have 1 that’s OK too!).

General Music Industry Categories

Large Record Label (i.e. Sony, Warner Music, Universal, etc.)

Specify a department:

A&R

Promotions

Publicity

Marketing

Licensing

Radio Station

Specify a department:

On Air

Producer

Sales

Promotions

Marketing Firm – There are many genres within:

Street Marketing

Online Marketing

Tour Marketing

Specialty / Lifestyle Marketing

Small Record Label (you probably won’t need to specify department)

Publicity Firm

Management Company

Booking Agency

Radio Promotions Company

Music Venue

Concert Promoter

Production Studio

Publishing Company

Film & TV Licensing

Music Website – Good for techies or writers or designers

Music Magazine / Webzine – Good for aspiring journalists

STEP TWO: MAKE A DREAM LIST OF COMPANIES & ARTISTS YOU LOVE

Research as much as you can in your chosen field. Again, think like a musician. There are a million resources available for musicians that list companies that help support them, and they all have websites that clearly show what they do and who their clients are.

If you love a specific band or artist, look up whom they work with and put those companies on your list because nothing is more thrilling and satisfying than working for your FAVORITE artists and bands (I still get a thrill out of that and I’ve been working in the music industry for 14 years).

STEP THREE: ROCK YOUR RESUME

Next, create the MOST AMAZING resume you can put together. There are many websites, books, and even your career counseling office at school that can instruct you on how to do this so I’m not going to get into much detail here. But please heed this advice:

Be Concise – one page only

Be Detailed – What did you DO at your previous jobs that are listed? These should express your talents.

Be Interesting – Include personal touches and hobbies or special interests

Tip – the music business tends to be a bit more informal, so you have a little bit more room to play with your resume and make your personality shine through more than you would on a “corporate” resume.

STEP FOUR: RECOMMENDATIONS RULE

This next piece of advice is a little bit non-traditional as well…I call the first people that have great reference letters in for interviews first!

Call an old employer, a professor, or a person in your life who can write you a spectacular recommendation letter. If you can ask the person writing the letter to mention strengths that will be cohesive with the job, you want this. It will really make you stand out.

STEP FIVE: START APPLYING

Now that you have your list, there are three places you can go:

Straight to the companies of your dreams that you have discovered – in these cases, they may not be advertising for interns so you need to cold call and ask first if they would consider accepting a resume (be excited and tell the truth that you found out about their company and you would love to be considered). Then ask to whom the resume should be addressed.

Websites where employers post for interns – We use EntertaimentCareers.net, and at any given time there are plenty of internships available on it.

Your college’s career office (Don’t count on them as your main resource – my best interns found me by looking online).

STEP SIX: THE GOLDEN RULES

NEVER EVER send a resume without a cover letter. It’s totally unprofessional.

Include the NAME, ADDRESS, COMPANY NAME, and INDIVIDUAL’S NAME on each cover letter, and CUSTOMIZE each letter FOR THAT SPECIFIC COMPANY. Yes, this will take longer but it will also get you results. If it is not obvious CALL and politely ask!

Note: Out of the 150 resumes I just received on my last round of hirings, only three people put my company name on the cover letter and wrote “Dear Ms. Hyatt”. And

100% of all of these letters mentioned in the first paragraph that the candidate had excellent communication skills – and I thought are you kidding me??? If you are so excellent at communicating, how come my name was not mentioned ONCE? The letters that really annoyed me and made me never want to meet the candidate were the letters that said “Dear Sir” (I am a woman) or “Dear HR Dept” or even more gross: “Dear Hiring Committee” (I’m the only one that makes decisions at my company about hiring, 25 seconds on my website would teach you that).

Mention some things that relate directly to the company you are applying to – the names of the artists, your passion about what it is they do, how you became interested in music, etc.

Please for the love of sweet God above DON’T write any of the following lines:

“I have excellent communication skills.”

“I have loved music for as long as I can remember, since the day I was born.”

“I believe I am the perfect match for your company (unless you say WHY).”

“My extensive background in music…” OK, if you are under the age of 25 you DON’T have an extensive background (an extensive background is 10 years or more).

DO write the following lines (if they are not the truth of course don’t write these!):

“I have been a fan of (artist’s name this company works with here) since (year/concert you attended, etc.).”

“I have always wanted to learn about (company’s specialty here) and a position at your company would provide me just that opportunity.”

” I have (the real #) of friends on (MySpace/Facebook/Bebo/any other cool social networking site here”

If you are applying to a marketing or PR firm that involves an online space, HIGHLIGHT how many MySpace and/or Facebook friends you have, and if you are on other new social networking sites or on Second Life. This could be your golden ticket! Everyone likes a well-connected intern. It’s a huge asset!

“I have already had some experience with (booking, promoting, etc), and would love to expand on what I have already learned at (school, from volunteering etc.).”

STEP SEVEN: SEND A PHYSICAL COPY OF YOUR RESUME

Most of these websites give you an interface to go through and you submit your resume straight to them via the Internet. Definitely do this and IN ADDITION if you can fax or mail in your resume, I highly recommend you do this as well (remember to address with a specific person’s name!).

STEP EIGHT: TREAT EACH RESUME LIKE A LOST PUPPY

Back to my 150 candidates from this past month – NOT ONE called to follow up to see if I had received the resume! This not only mystified me but also annoyed me to no end.

So – a few days after you send the resume, CALL to follow up! This is a great way to stand out in the crowd because NO ONE ELSE IS CALLING – trust me, I know.

Even if the website says “don’t call us, we’ll call you” you should call and politely ask if your resume was received because 100% of everyone I know in the music business is so busy that they don’t have time to always follow up with the deluge of resumes. This could be a missed opportunity to land a job!

STEP NINE: AT YOUR INTERVIEW

So, you followed my steps and you got an interview set up? Wonderful!

If you get three or four interviews, go to the one that you are least interested in FIRST to sharpen your interview skills.

THE DAY OF – CALL first to confirm your interview. It’s professional and a great way to stand out.

Be 10 minutes early (not more), and remember the music business is casual so a three-piece suit is highly discouraged. I suggest business casual.

Bring a book or a magazine in case you have to wait.

Bring two copies of your resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter as well as some writing samples (if applicable – even if it’s a paper you wrote about the music business). This is interesting and it sets you apart again!

Don’t be afraid to ask questions like What does a typical internship encompass here? or Do you have some specific projects I might be working on?

With most internship interviews I do, I always have to ask: Do you have any questions? And it always leaves a weird taste in my mouth if they have NONE – even if you ask how many days the company is expecting interns to work and what the hours would be. At least you are establishing a dialog! I suggest preparing 2-3 in-depth questions that you have researched by looking online at this specific company and come prepared!

Tips

The smaller the company, the more work you will probably end up doing and the more experience you will gain – it’s just the nature of the beast.

If you don’t like the person that interviews you, DON’T take the job – trust your instincts!

Don’t ask if the internship will turn into a paid position. You are in charge of being the most awesome intern that they ever had. This will lead to a job but first you have to prove yourself!

STEP TEN: ALWAYS FOLLOW UP!!!

Even if you HATED the interview, ALWAYS send a thank you email to follow up (or better yet a CARD!) to say thanks for taking the time to interview me! If you really enjoyed the interview, SAY SO and WHY. And don’t be afraid to say “after meeting you I am even more convinced that I would like to work with you!” Flattery WILL get you (almost everywhere).

I hope that these tips turn into a winning internship experience, and I would love to hear from you and find out how this guide worked for you – please email me at talkback [AT] arielpublicity.com

I may even publish your story!

Author: Ariel Hyatt
Article Source: EzineArticles.com

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22
Oct 10

Christian Music – Listen To The Music

The Christian Music has certainly had developments ever since it has been spread out of the Christian church. Originally, these types of music are actually played with the use of the musical instruments during regular church occasions. Eventually, the faithful musicians integrate the lyrics and the vocals into the hymns. Eventually, the contemporary forms of Christian music were born.

Actually, it has been five decades when this type of music has found its way to the ears and perceptions of the general public. The very first musicians who have incorporated the music of Christianity and spirituality have been questioned and criticized by many.

They have been questioned and criticized for using the music of God to create money. But to the critics misperceptions, this is the other way around. They are definitely using their talents and skills to display and spread the name of God to the world. One way or another, music has definitely become one way of reaching out to the hearts of the people.

Just like the mainstream forms of music today, the Christian music was also sub divided into genres: Hip-Hop, Gospel, Rock, Soft Rock, Pop and Country. The contemporary forms which are the pop and country music are the first ones to be exercised. These are referred back then as the Jesus music due to the religious inclinations of the music back in the 1960′s.

By the year of 1990′s the music of Christianity has been growing widespread and has become appreciated by the people. today, the wide range of several beats is available to compliment the listening tastes of the audience. Hip-hop, rock and soft rock are for the people who would like to have the up tempo beats. Pop and country music on the other hand are used for easy and smooth listening. Gospels are the ones that focus on the listener’s soul with exceptional insights about the messages of God.

Today there has ben a wide spread grace of the Lord as you can easily listen to the musioc of country Christian music by simply clicking on the button on your mp3 and iPod. Artists and bands that you can use are catually available in a variety. These artists are Daniel Ray, Lady Dameron, Phillip Paris, Randy Travis, The Statler Borthers, Jade Sholty, Glen Campbell, and so much more.

Music has certainly become ventilation for all the feelings and the emotions that we cannot simply express out by speaking verbally.

So the next time that you would like to soothe your ears, you can also soothe your heart and souls with the help of the Christian country music.

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15
Oct 10

Indie Rock Songs: An Ultimate Choice For Music Lovers.

Around the world, every person around the world is having wild and tension full daily schedule.Most of the people are trying to relax themselves by improving their hobbies. One of the best and great hobbies for everyone is listening to music.According to some medical survey reports that listening to the fine music will cure some cardio vascular diseases and some anxiety disorder some other health issues. However, with the advent of internet technology, there are so many web sites are offering some fine music in latest and old forms. You need to take either any form of music; you have a wide range of music for some world finest professional musicians. Internet is one of the greatest resources for these music albums, and also you can download them from online. Most of the people around the world are having much knowledge about this internet, and they are also able listen from the radio. And some of the web sites are offering some fine music from esteemed stations. The main advantage with these radio listening is, you are able to listen to some old fine music for your requirements. In these days, most of the radio stations are interested to play these best of Indie rock and pop songs regularly. If you are a regular listener to the radio, then you are able to identify the music regularly. Every day you can hear these songs at least three to four times every day.

When it comes to the Indie music, most of these musicians are professionals at their work, and they are so very good at work. According to one survey report, the younger generations are more passion about these indie rock songs in earlier days. And now most of the people irrespective of the country are recognizing the music passion and growing rapidly every year. Most of the album manufactures are searching g for a new talent in this Indie music.When it comes to the choices in this music, you have a wide range so options available for your needs. Apart from these, if you want to learn, there are so many web sties are offering these music numbers and also some of the forums are also working for you, which will help you to learn this Indie Rock songs.

However, there are some music professionals are interested with these local bands.With the new type rock songs are shaking the music worlds and so many people are interested to listen to them. And coming to album makers, most of them are trying to encourage some local talents to make an album. Finally, there are some well established and experienced web sites are offering this kind of music for their loyal customers. For more information and details, please visit their valuable web site.

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7
Oct 10

SilverDisc Music Top Ten as of 10/27/09: Maze Takes #1

Silky Soul Music is the brainchild of Frankie Beverly’s son, Anthony, who is serving as the project’s executive and co-producer. Beverly developed the idea to properly honor his father’s contributions to the music industry in a way that has never been done before. It is the first and only album recognizing Beverly and Maze’s nearly 40-year career including 12 albums and 30 hit singles. The 10 songs selected for the CD represent some of Maze and Frankie Beverly’s greatest hits. Featured are a host of Grammy Award winning and nominated gold and platinum-selling artists in R&B and Gospel, including Joe, Kevon Edmonds, Mary J. Blige, Ledisi, Mint Condition, Raheem DeVaughn, and the Clark Sisters.

The number two album of the week is Green Day’s “21st Century Breakdown”, the Punk trio’s long-awaited eighth studio album. The album is the best-selling trio’s first studio album since 2004′s two-time Grammy Award-winning Punk Rock opera American Idiot, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart, spawned five hit singles, and went on to sell more than 12 million copies worldwide. 21st Century Breakdown is divided into three acts: “Heroes and Cons,” “Charlatans and Saints,” and “Horseshoes and Handgrenades,” and follows a young couple, Christian and Gloria, through the mess and promise of the century so far. Songs include “Know Your Enemy”, “21 Guns”, “East Jesus Nowhere”, “Before the Lobotomy”, and “Restless Heart Syndrome.” 

The remaining top ten is as follows:

3. Backstreet Boys – This Is Us-Special Edition
4. Colbie Caillat – Breakthrough
5. Winger – Karma
6. Lynch Mob – Smoke & Mirrors
7. Pink Martini – Splendor In The Grass
8. Michael Jackson – Michael Jackson’s This Is It
9. Rosanne Cash – List
10. House Of Lords – Cartesian Dreams

SilverDisc Music is an online CD & LP retailer, featuring hundreds of thousands of discounted CDs and vinyl LPs, including imports. Visit our web site at www.silverdisc.com and listen to millions of song clips for free, read album reviews and search albums by artist, album title and even song title!

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22
Sep 10

The Love of People Towards Music

The perfect definition of music has not yet been discovered yet, but one close definition is that it is a form of art consisting of audible sound soothing to the human ears. Human beings have generated different forms of music, starting from the beginning of music era. Music varies according to culture, society, language etc. People of different culture have their unique type of music. The love of people for music is unimaginable. Billions of people all around the world are addicted to music. This is however the only addiction which is good for people.

Nowadays, the most popular form of music is the rock music. Rock music originated in the 1940s, during which rock was better known as rock-n-roll. Later during the 1960s rock was derived from rock-n-roll. This rock music mainly consists of electric guitars, bass guitars, drums, keyboards. Looking back at that period we can find many rock legends. Following these legendary rockstars, many people have learnt playing their favorite musical instruments and established their name all through the world. However, all those who learn playing instruments for long time do not succeed in gaining success. The reason behind this is the lack of proper promotion of their music to the general people.

Promotion of a band was very difficult previously, but nowadays it has become very easy with the use of Riff Raters. Riff Raters is a music app present in iphone, using which people can record their riffs or songs and spread it all over the country. Other iphone users find these uploaded songs in their music app of iphone, listen to them and give ratings accordingly. The most rated songs or music riffs get superior rank and are more likely to be noticed by the other listeners. Due to this easy method of music promotion, many talented musicians have come to the limelight. But this music app is helpful only if the music is good and liked by audience. Without the support of the audience, it is impossible to get success; and to win people’s heart you need to compose goof music.

Apart from this method of music promotion, there are other ways also. But, those ways are not as easy and effective as this one. Some of the other ways are uploading songs or riffs in you personal website or in your account in any social networking website, but there is no surety whether others will visit your website or not. You can also distribute your music CDs to others, but that would cost a lot. The use of Riff Raters has outraced all the other ways of promotion of music or a band. This music app is the most popular nowadays; anyone can record their songs or music riffs and spread it.

In earlier times, solo artists or bands had to sign up with music production companies to let people know about their music. It was very hard as the companies often refused to publish songs of the unknown bands. Due to this many talented singers and musicians got lost in the crowd of others.

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If you want to promote your band, then the iphone app Riff Raters can be very helpful. It can be used to send your riffs to other iphone users.
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20
Sep 10

Getting Your Music Published

Music Publishing is one of the real money-spinning sectors of the music industry and understanding its significance is elementary for all aspiring musicians. To get paid for your music for example, from a radio play, the music must be published by one of the music publishers and registered with a performing rights organisation. If you have made some good music and want to get it published, here are some guidelines to get your music published:

  1. Get a sheet of the music piece. You should have a printed sheet of music when you contact a music publisher.
  2. Find publishers in your area. When searching for a publisher, make sure the publisher publishes the genre (type of music) that you have composed. Many specialize in specific fields, such as Rock, Classical, etc…
  3. Be Flexible, (assuming they continue with you) they might tell you to revise some parts in the sheet music to fix mistakes, etc… Be Flexible and clean up the mistakes, and take it back.
  4. Copyright, Make sure that before it’s published, that the music company gets it formally copyrighted. Musicians historically have been ripped off on publishing simply because they failed to do this one task. Take care of all of your legal obligations and apply the use of these new forums for getting your music published in addition to some of the older tactics and you could soon be reaping the rewards of publishing royalties.
  5. Offer free download, If you are a beginner you can offer a 30 second demo for free download so that people may test your music before buying.

With the internet the music publishing game has changed. With sites/services like EditionPeters.com musicians can simply get a membership and have their music advertised or sold through their website. Peters Edition has been publishing music since 1800 .They are a music publishing company for musicians, run by musicians. Music published by Peters Edition has been licensed extensively in public performance, CD, DVD, film, advertising, ballet, radio and television and we are able to offer a fast and comprehensive service for every licensing requirement.

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13
Sep 10

Anticipated Indie Rock Albums for Early 2010

Get off your bar stool and prepare yourself for these hot new indie rock albums to be released in early 2010. You can bet your poker chips these albums will be some of the most talked about records of the year so hear about them here first!

Hot Chip – One Life Stand

There are lots of bands that have incorporated the style and glossy production sound of top 40 hip-hop and pop into their music, but none are able to do it with as much class as the indie rock band Hot Chip. They have been crafting some of the catchiest dance-floor anthems of the past decade with their great music and clever, often tongue-in-cheek lyrics. They burst onto the scene largely with the tracks “Over and Over” and “And I Was a Boy from School” from their 2006 release, “The Warning.” Their new album, “One Life Stand” is said to be more somber than their previous releases, so it will be interesting to see where the band goes from here on out.

Vampire Weekend – Contra

These preppy art school kids have divided music fans into love it or hate it camps, with their detractors criticizing their usurping of African rhythms and Paul Simon “Graceland” influences in their music. It’s hard to come down on Vampire Weekend for stealing from black musicians when throughout musical history that is all that white people have done. Their new record is full of even more of that catchy, literate pop music that they are known for, with lyrics that sound straight out of a “Gossip Girl” novella.

The Besnard Lakes – Are the Roaring Night

This epic indie rock band is hard to pin down; their vocalist sounds like your typical whiney indie rock singer but their sound really shoots for the stars, with lengthy, often seven minute long songs that slowly burn their way into your skull. Their albums seem to be loosely conceptual, with their breakthrough “Are the Dark Horse” being followed by “Are the Roaring Night,” with an effectively appropriate image of a roaring night fire on the album cover. I don’t know what these guys are up to but it sounds like it is worth following.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

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Sep 10

Best Sellers Music : Rejuvenate your Senses By getting it Online

Romans have given ‘Music’ the status of most dignified and most sacred art of the world. Many great artists have devoted their whole life in the service of this great asset bestowed by god on earth. Actually if observed keenly, one can find music in every living thing existing in the planet. The chirping of Birds, Blowing of wind, Falling of water, waves of sea. All of them produce such an astonishing sound that in first instance only touches the heart. George Elliot, the all time greatest musician himself has said that he doesn’t seem interested in any other alluring thing of world, if music surrounds him. There is nothing one can write about Music, because it is something which is unexplainable and can’t be described in words. Its worship is the best meditation that can lift any one out of the stress and troubles of his life.

Be it happiness or sorrow, anger or excitement, music is meant to cater to every emotion and aspect of life. Thus, it is liked and demanded by everyone. Those who don’t like music are deprived from a true blessing in life. Moreover music is such a delicacy of life which is easily available for every one. Earlier people used to go to some music library or store to get their favorite music. Though it was the search for their favorite item but yet it was quite a difficult to find the desired album or CD in such a large shop. Sometimes it also happens that one can not get his CD in a particular shop and he has to roam around other shops.

Thus, Online Shopping Portals seem to be the better answer for this problem. On these Websites one can search and buy best seller music CDs. These Online CD stores have a wide collection of music available with them. Here you name it and you have it. Every music portal possess an inbuilt searching functionality that provides the user with the facility of surfing through the whole site and search his favorite music with just one click. User just needs to enter the name of the category, artist or the album name and the whole album comes in front of him with in no time.

These sites cover broad range of categories of music ranging from old Classical Music to the latest music. Some of the major categories which these portals cover are Best Sellers Music, Blues Music, Children’s Music, Classical Music, Compilations Music, Country Music, Jazz, Metal, Death Metal, Rock, Pop, Rap, Hip Hop, World Music etc. Online Music Stores have everything what a music lover can imagine.

Through these sites one can not only buy the CDs but can also get updated with the latest upcoming and releases in the field of Music. One can always compare the rates and prices from other sites. Apart from this he may also receive some good discounts and gifts on purchase of music.

Black Eyed Peas, Crazy Love by Michael Buble, I Dreamed a Dream by Susan Boyle, Up to Now- The Best of by Snow Patrol, Take That Present The Circus Alive are some of the Best Sellers available in present times on almost every portal. These albums get updated on regular basis depending upon the demand and sale by the customers. So there is enough and satisfactory music for you offered by these sites on 24×7 basis. User just need to explore them and grab his favorite music.

Adam Jaylin would aim to bring information about: Best Sellers Music and Price Comparison

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Aug 10

Positive Music for a Relaxing Meditation

Meditation music produces measurable results. It slows our heartbeats down to about one beat per second, which can allow us to relax, let go, meditate and/or fall asleep.

There are different types of meditation however, and different types of music are appropriate for each. A relaxing meditation is intended to help you slow down and release stress, so the best music is easy to listen to and has elements that embody peace and harmony. The instruments and type of music are those that you associate with these qualities. This can differ from person to person. For example, you might associate flute music with lilting tunes and it might then invigorate you, while someone else may equate flute music with peaceful forest scenes or waterfalls.

Positive music is the best kind for meditation because it has beneficial qualities and is emotionally and spiritually uplifting, many believe even healing. Additionally, it can be relaxing, calming, or even physically and mentally stimulating. Positive music is not about lyrics, but about the music itself.

The music of the ’50s was almost all positive, so much so that there was no need to call it that, as there was no “negative” music to speak of. Today’s music is much different; heavy metal, grunge, punk rock, and other genres all contribute to a large body of negative music, music that expresses and evokes images of anger, fear, ugliness, hatred and pain. Even classical music written with a lot of discord can be considered negative. In the early 20th century, the works of Arthur Schonburg were rejected and in some instances almost caused riots amongst concert goers. Since then discordant music has been accepted and incorporated by modern music composers and music schools.

Negative music has become a part of modern tv and movies, forming the basis of music scores that evoke terror, suspense, and fear, and thereby helping to shape modern culture.

Positive music, on the other hand, has been present through all time, and thanks to modern media, people are becoming aware of positive music forms they never even knew existed before, examples of which are Gregorian chants and ancient Jewish and Arabic music. Positive music has the ability to transform and uplift, infuse people with feelings of content and wellbeing.

This is not to say that sad music is negative. I’m thinking specifically of the music of Sarah McLachlan when I say that a singer/songwriter can reach deep and then soar, and leave you with a feeling of being understood in your sadness, yet uplifted with comfort and hope. There is rock music such as the music of the Moody Blues or U2 which can evoke images of angels.

This is not a statement about any particular genre of music in its entirety, just that if you listen carefully, you will recognize whether the music you are listening to is positive or negative by the way your mind, body, emotions and psyche react. When you are practicing a relaxing meditation, you can learn to choose the right music, and positive music is a great place to start.

Daniel Kobialka played principal second violin with the San Francisco Symphony for decades, sharing the stage and recording studio with some of the great musicians and conductors of our time. Visit his website to read his articles and learn more about the healing power of meditation music.

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