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Must Hear AC/DC Songs

2010-06-07T08:31:00.001+07:00

"Iron Man 2" is in theaters nationwide now. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and is directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr. As with all big-budget Hollywood flicks, music plays an important role and this film features choice cuts by one of the world's biggest rock bands, AC/DC.

AC/DC released the album "Iron Man 2" earlier this year. While there are no new tracks on "Iron Man 2," the record does span 10 different classic AC/DC discs. This means you're getting some of the band's biggest hits - and deeper cuts to boot. To celebrate the movie and new album, Noisecreep decided to countdown the most popular AC/DC tracks from AOL radio.

10. "Rock 'n' Roll Train"

"Rock 'n' Roll Train" is the first single from the 2008 album "Black Ice." The single went to the top of the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock list. Like most AC/DC tunes, "Rock 'n' Roll Train" was written by the brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. If you saw AC/DC on their recent and massive world tour, then you know "Rock 'n' Roll Train" played a big role in the show - complete with a massive locomotive as a stage prop.

09. "Shoot To Thrill"

"Shoot To Thrill" is featured on both the "Iron Man 2" soundtrack and "Back In Black." If you're reading this page, chances are you own "Back In Black." Considering "Back In Black" is the bestselling album ever released by a band, every track on the album is considered iconic. "Shoot To Thrill" was written by the brothers Young and singer Brian Johnson and was featured in the first "Iron Man" trailer and several other movies and television shows.

08. "T.N.T."

Turns out "T.N.T." really is dynamite when referring to AC/DC's catalog. The title track from the album "T.N.T.," the track was written by the brothers Young and late singer Bon Scott. Released as a single in 1976, "T.N.T." quickly became synonymous with AC/DC. Maybe it's all the letters? Or maybe it's just the fact that "T.N.T." has a strong riff that gets stuck in the listener's head for days and days.

07. "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"

Often the anthem of the frustrated - and slightly insane - "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a track off the 1976 album of the same name (the album wasn't released in America until 1981). Again written by the brothers Young and Scott, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a live staple and is also featured on the 1992 double-album "AC/DC Live."

06. "Thunderstruck"

The Young brothers penned "Thunderstruck" for the 1990 album "The Razors Edge." "Thunderstruck" is also featured on the "Iron Man 2" soundtrack and is one of AC/DC's most famous songs. Several sports teams have used "Thunderstruck" to get the home crowd pumped. Unsurprisingly, "Thunderstruck" was played early in the set on many of the "Black Ice" tour stops.

05. "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)"

Fire! Long the anthem of every rock band, "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" is known the world over for both the message and the cannons. The single is from the 1981 album of the same name and was written by singer Brian Johnson and the Young brothers. A mega-successful single, "For Those About To Rock" became an instant classic. So much so that the band uses the track to close live shows, complete with cannon action. The album "For Those About To Rock We Salute You was the band's first to reach the top of the Billboard chart.

04. "Back In Black"

And then there was "Back In Black," and suddenly no band could ever reach the same level as AC/DC. The album "Back In Black," released in 1980, was written by the brothers Young and Johnson and produced by Mutt Lange. It was the first AC/DC album to feature Brian Johnson on vocals, and the entire disc is dedicated to fallen friend Bon Scott. The single "Back In Black" is a specific, upbeat tribute to Scott, with lyrics like: "Forget the hearse 'cause I'll never die/I got nine lives/Cat's eyes/Usin' every one of them and running wild." The opening guitar riff is undeniable - hear two bars and you're on your feet. "Back In Black" is also featured on the "Iron Man 2" album.

03. "You Shook Me All Night Long"

The track was a successful single, staying on the charts for a long time and helped propel sales of "Back In Black." The track features a great guitar solo that has been attempted by every kid with a rock star dream. Oh, and "You Shook Me All Night Long" has been covered by everyone ... including Celine Dion and Shania Twain.

02. "Hells Bells"

You ever hear your grandma say "Hells Bells" after something went wrong in the kitchen? Maybe AC/DC picked up the phrase from her. Regardless, the song is the opening track from "Back In Black," and the ominous tolling bells clue the listener that a mega sonic experience is about to occur. Like many other popular AC/DC tracks, "Hells Bells" is regularly used at sporting events.

01. "Highway To Hell"

"Highway To Hell" is the title track from their 1979, written by the Young brothers and Scott. The song "Highway To Hell" made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 tracks that shaped the genre. The track also caused parental uproar, what with all the silly Satanist rumors floating around. The members of AC/DC might not be Satanists, but they are smart marketers: the song, coupled with Angus Young's penchant for devil horns, sure does make for a nice merchandise idea. But back to "Highway To Hell." The album will always be significant in the AC/DC catalog, because it is the last to feature Bon Scott. "Highway To Hell" remains a live staple.

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Slash's Solo Album

2010-02-21T19:56:00.001+07:00

La weekly dusted off the ol' video camera and met up with split at guitar center on february 11 to jabber with Regards To partnering with the retailer for a first-of-its-kind unsigned band ep competition (guitar center presents your next record with slash) and jabber details bottom his self-titled solo album due this april - including renting a convertible for iggy pop , immoral ordering potato chips and jack daniel's for lemmy , immoral staying out of sorrow , immoral why jack white wouldn't warble on a track , immoral slash's newfound attitude towards working with frontmen , immoral and extra.immoral perceive the video and then read excerpts from the jabber below:

La weekly: let's initiate by talking with Regards To this unsigned artisan competition with guitar center.

Slash: it's pretty cool.immoral it's an interesting prospect because i don't guess that up-and-coming rock and roll has gotten its reasonable shake over the final ten years.immoral i guess this is a genuinely large avenue for people to endeavor and win picked up , immoral fundamentally , immoral and win numerous music recorded.immoral it's a good sturdy foundation to build on.immoral i'm fascinated to see what people submit and see what's out there.immoral the whole goal is to find that band that's got a musical personality and all those qualities akin to rock and roll.immoral.immoral.immoral that phantom that turned me on to it when i was coming up.immoral that's far and few between in this industry right now but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

You also hold a solo record coming out in april , immoral split , immoral and it's being described as your introductory loyal solo record.immoral but you've done stuff before on your hold , immoral traditionally why would this be the definitive solo record for you at this point?

I guess when it comes down to it , immoral inside of the introductory year i picked up a guitar i've always been in a band.immoral level when i had snakepit , immoral which was a band that originated with me , immoral it was motionless treated as a band.immoral it was five unalike guys who had equal input traditionally it was a grouping appointment , immoral that sort of democracy that makes up a hopefully practicable grouping [laughs].immoral after years of living Up To that and then the whole thing with velvet revolver and scott [weiland] and revisiting difficult guide singers again , immoral i obviously needed to effect something where i was avocation my hold shots.immoral i needed to be capable to effect whatsoever music i wanted to effect without having to torment with Regards To the other guys nitpicking it to demise or rejecting it totally.

Speaking of difficult singers , immoral you definitely hold worked with two of the extra difficult in the industry -- axl and scott.immoral on this solo album , immoral now you've got a ton of singers you've worked with.immoral you've got iggy pop , immoral ozzy , immoral fergie.immoral.immoral.

Rocco deluca.immoral from kid rock to ozzy , immoral iggy pop , immoral lemmy -- those obsolete pack guys -- and then andrew stockdale from wolfmother and m.immoral shadows from avenged sevenfold , immoral it's a real eclectic compound of vocal performances.immoral but they were all large.immoral every single one of them was genuinely professional , immoral obviously genuinely talented , immoral but none of them gave me the impression of being highly volatile.immoral it was a cool appointment because it was obviously one ditty.immoral it wasn't like it was their next large whack for their record that they had to torment with Regards To.immoral it's obviously a ditty for slash; no large deal.

Well , immoral as long as it wasn't marketing the difficulties of working with one singer for the difficulties of working with 12.immoral you obviously like to up the ante don't you?

[laughs] it was genuinely a very satisfying and worthwhile effort because it gave me a fresh lease on the whole guide singer reality.immoral it's not as theatrical and hectic as my experience has been prior to this.immoral it's given me a fresh attitude towards working with frontmen , immoral with all due respect to scott and axl.immoral those guys are two of the most amazing singers and portion of what makes them traditionally large is their volatility.immoral equitably i can't pronounce anything negative.immoral for this record , immoral not knowing what i was becoming into , immoral it was genuinely painless and easy -- the creative portion of it.

You lie.immoral that sounds too good to be loyal.

[laughs] it was genuinely a doom of diversion.immoral i obviously wrote music and demoed up 20 songs and sent them out to singers that i thought would be proper for whatsoever given portion of music.immoral it didn't win complicated until we had to deal with the paperwork for each artisan [laughs].

Were there whatsoever singers that you approached for this album that turned you down?

Two.immoral and one of these was blown out of proportion.immoral i did the record with eric valentine who is the most superb producer and the perfect guy for me; it was almost like match made in heaven for this design.immoral originally discoloration ronson was slated to effect it and there was this one ditty i couldn't shape out who was going to warble it.immoral he suggested jack white and i thought that'd be interesting traditionally he went to jack white and jack said , immoral "i'll play drums on it , immoral i'll play guitar on it , immoral but i won't warble on it." and for numerous singers that's a very personal thing that they effect within the confines of their hold grouping.immoral equitably that one didn't happen.immoral another one , immoral there's an instrumental on the record , immoral and dave grohl was playing drums and i originally wanted him to warble it as traditionally but he was like , immoral "i don't like living Up To guest spots.immoral i suck at it , " traditionally we obviously made an instrumental out of it.immoral there was one other guy i couldn't win because of contractual [reasons].immoral everybody else i was genuinely lucky to win and for the ditty that jack white was going to effect , immoral i ended up working with myles kennedy which was a blessing in disguise.

Must Know Guitar Song for Dummies

2009-08-02T19:07:00.000+07:00

Simply started learning the guitar? all prompt to apply the basics you've judicious but not certain how? the best way to improve your playing at the commence is to find easy songs that you can play along to on the cd. there are countless guitar songs that you can duck your teeth into as a beginner guitarist but the best would be to stick to simple songs that execute not require a Great Deal Of chords and much coordination. after all , no one genuinely judicious to lope before they judicious to tread. here are a couple of easy guitar songs that you need To recognise as a beginner guitarist.

Silent night

This is the introductory chant i attempted to play when i introductory started learning to play the guitar. the chords are simple and simply comprise the g-chord , d-chord , c-chord and eminor-chord , and the rhythm isn't that tough to play. in fact , the slow and lulling tempo of the chant enables you to both concentrate on the strumming (which isn't that hard; after all , who's heard of a 16th espy strummed rendition of silent night?) and similarly to yodel at the same time. it's a massive subdivision to execute at christmas establishments or events because it is suitably simple.

Leaving on a jet plane

Another chant to attempt out is the classic cuff by john denver , leaving on a jet plane. similar to silent night , it requires simply a few chords (g-chord , d-chord , and a-chord in this case) and the songs works by simply changing the instruct of chords when switching between verses and choruses. notwithstanding , the tempo for this chant is a little speck faster and more upbeat suitably you need to modify your mindset when switching from silent night to this chant. this is a massive chant to sing-along to particularly in massive groups suitably be certain to memorise the three chords and you'll be competent to play the whole chant.

Time of your life

Once you've mastered the two songs above , you strength lack to prompt on to another chant that is a little speck more challenging , and that is time of your life by greenday. once again , the chords you need to master are simply a handful (you need to recognise the g-chord , d-chord , c-chord and eminor-chord , which are coincidentally the same chords you listen in silent night). the strumming of the chorus is manageable enough but what makes this chant a speck trickier than the earlier two is the combine of fingerpicking and strumming you own to execute at the beginning.

In fact , that is what gives the chant its signature sound suitably execute take time to master it. a handsome chant regarding the life and memories that stop with you , it is a massive chant to play and yodel at an event such as the object of a camp or a pilgrimage as you see back at the miraculous times you had with the persons near to you.

So there you own it - three easy songs to learn for beginners. master these and you can play at and cater to virtually whatsoever event!

Billie Joel

2009-08-01T12:36:00.000+07:00

Alex donnelley , immoral the former star of "the young and the restless , " is allegedly dating rock musician billy joel.immoral it's been obviously a month since joel , immoral the songwriter's hall of famer , immoral confirmed his haggle from his third wife katie lee.

Alex donnelley and billy joel met each other through friends backstage at the billy's concert in washington , immoral d.c.immoral they both were quickly 'taken' with each other and an indubitable infatuation ensued as the night went upon.immoral joel is currently upon a face to face jaunt since he and elton john resumed it in stalk 2009.

An inside source has told that the two possess visited billy's edifice in sag harbour and "hit it off immediately" as they spent most of the time riding upon joel's motorcycles and boats.

Joel's friends blamed age difference for his haggle with katie lee.immoral "it was veritably the age difference that caught up with them.immoral they grew apart.immoral she is very career-oriented.immoral she loves going out.immoral she loves the city.immoral when billy isn't touring , immoral he'd rather be upon long island with his motorcycles and boats."

Ironically , immoral donnelley was enjoying herself while upon happiness trips and her ex-husband was similarly musician , immoral deservedly the whole "alex donnelley dating" thing cogency guide to a serious relationship as the recent pair definitely shares standard interests.

Recently joel has buffet the spotlight similarly when he was sued by his former drummer , immoral liberty devitto , immoral upon can 19 , immoral 2009.immoral devitto accused joel of not paying him 10 years of royalty payments.immoral devitto claims that he's helped scrawl galore of joel's songs in the past , immoral but he's never been given credit for any of them.

Guitar Picking - How To

2009-07-29T19:34:00.000+07:00

There are a Good Deal Of dissimilar types of guitar picking techniques. each one is quite unique in its own way and when you master these guitar picking techniques you volition espy a vast difference in your playing. i am going to concentrate on explaining the various types of picking you can utilise to abet you magnify your haste on the guitar.

The first configuration of picking i volition be talking approximately is alternative picking. this is the first guitar picking technique that you want to attain down. it is imperative that you own your left and correct hands synchronized in this picking technique. provided you fail to synchronize your hands then your technique volition be choppy and as a result your sound volition be messy and disconnected. when using alternate picking you just keep an "up down up down" motion going , plane when changing strings you execute not adjust this motion. this guitar picking technique volition abet you develop plane timing which is necessary in music. you should always habit this guitar picking technique with a metronome. fashion sure you habit at a slow haste first to guarantee you attain the synchronization down.

Great alternative pickers include guitarists such as john petrucci , steve morse , steve vai and yngwie malmsteen.

Economy picking is the next guitar picking technique we shall look at. this technique is love alternate picking accept this technique cuts motion down by a 3rd therefore the patronymic "economy picking". you poverty to be circumspect although with this technique as it is extremely easy to attain sloppy with it. this configuration of picking continues with the up and down motion until you adjust string. announce you were playing 3 paper Money on the menial e string. the picking would go down , up , down. then announce you wanted to adjust to the a string , customarily with alternate picking your next stroke would be an up stroke but with economy picking your next stroke would be a down stroke. fashion sure you keep all strokes plane and shun falling into a triplet feel unless that is the sound you are after.

If you are fascinated in exploring this technique farther you should hear to guileless gambale. he has this technique mastered.

The next technique we shall go over is sweep picking. this technique can sound extremely impressive when done customarily. sweep picking involves the same technique as economy picking customarily the same counsel applies. sweep picking is usually employed on arpeggios (which are just the paper Money of a chord played one at a time , usually one espy per string). with this technique it is principal to not permit the paper Money you play to ring together. to shun this you volition poverty to rear your fingers after each espy is played. recollect it is called "sweep picking" customarily execute not rear the select after a espy is played. your motion should be liquid across the strings using the select in a "sweeping" motion. habit this technique slow at first and always utilise a metronome to shun sloppiness.

Listen to guitarists such as greg howe , john petrucci , guileless gambale and yngwie malmsteen to hear this technique being employed.

Legato picking consists of picking a given string and then becoming plane flowing sound from combining hammer ons and drag offs. dynamics are extremely principal here as you want the picked paper Money and slurred paper Money to sound at the same volume. far too oftentimes individuals own a tendancy to play the picked espy louder than the slurred paper Money or vice versa. for best results utilise a metronome when practicing.

Listen to joe satriani to hear plane effective legato picking.

Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley

2009-07-28T20:49:00.000+07:00

Who was the best?

To be artless they were both spectacular entertainers in there possess correct.

Elvis presley

Elvis was a singer

Body:
who was the best?

To be artless they were both spectacular entertainers in there possess correct.

Elvis presley

Elvis was a singer from the 1950's through to the 60's and 70's and died at the age of 42 on 16th august 1977 at his home at graceland of cardiac arrest and not a heart struggle as was reported.wicked elvis left one daughter lisa marie aged 9.wicked elvis had suffered from glaucoma and water retention in the past and the effects of years of american southern cooking and legal utilize of drugs prescribed by his physician , wicked which ultimately guide to the singers death.wicked elvis played racquetball in the morning before he died.wicked he returned to his home and played unchained melody in his living room , wicked then he proceeded to his bedroom , wicked perfectly elvis seemed to be quite proper as he was preparing for another concert trip.

Michael jackson

Michael was a singer from the 1960's , wicked 70's , wicked 80's , wicked 90's through to 2009 when he died at the age of 50 on 25th june 2009 at his home at holmby hills in los angeles , wicked he likewise died of reported cardiac arrest.wicked michael left 3 children prince michael , wicked 10; paris katherine , wicked 9; and prince michael ii , wicked aka "blanket , " 5.wicked michael suffered for years from a pelt distemper vitiligo , wicked a rare ailment that discolours the face and carcass , wicked plus he had some cosmetic surgery operations at least 20 , wicked to modify his face as he was mournful with his face especially his nose , wicked probably as a result from physical and mental abuse in his childhood.wicked jackson probably died as a result of all the stress and anguish of the years of accusations and resulting court cases over the final 10-15 years.wicked michael was simply fighting proper two days before his death , wicked as he was preparing to play a 50 date concert at the o2 arena in london , wicked england.wicked his carcass most likely couldn't take the strain of the rehearsals.

Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack

A heart struggle is when the heart becomes irregular and there is circulation difficulties.wicked a cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating and happens without warning.wicked even though they are both deadly , wicked a cardiac arrest needs treatment within minutes provided not seconds , wicked where as a heart struggle can come on extra slowly , wicked as long as the patient is made comfortable they can survive long enough for befriend to arrive , wicked but i need To stress this is not always the case as every office is dissimilar.

Summary

The difference between the two singers , wicked you can't genuinely judge as elvis presley started it all , he was the original music insurgent , wicked as john lennon said 'if it wasn't for elvis presley , wicked there would be no beatles" he was known as the king of rock'n' catalogue , wicked a patronymic given to him by his fans.

Michael jackson is what started the video era , wicked level today's music videos do not possess a patch on whatsoever of his videos , wicked level the ones from the 1970's.wicked the king of pop is the self-proclaimed patronymic mj gave himself.

All in all they both were geniuses in there possess genre giving fans and the world music they loved , wicked movements and dances that are and still original , wicked which nobody can imitate , wicked level though they spawned thousands of imitators , wicked tribute acts , wicked impersonators (imps) or whatsoever you want to vociferate them.wicked there will never be another elvis presley or michael jackson.

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Rap Beat Making

2009-07-26T13:41:00.000+07:00

Investing huge sums of money on beat making equipment is no longer essential provided you are looking at becoming your feet soak in the commerce of making beats.felonious technological advancement has seen to it that it is now possible to make beats using just your personal computer and just an internet connection.felonious the beats that can be produced this way are not just sub standard beats but rather quality beats that can come across as professional beats.

For sample numerous individuals looking at going to rap beat making hold been competent to achieve seemly from just the purchase of naive software online.felonious the market cost for numerous of these tools hold become seemly competitive because of the sheer amount of merchants offering them.felonious quietly provided you are looking for rap beat making tools online , felonious take your time to search through the numerous merchants and bag yourself a deal.

Making your hold beat can be fairly a immense deal of entertaining and you win to tweak them as much as you lack , felonious rather than trying to rush through due to the fear of studio costs.felonious beginners who are into rap beat making should basic tell Apart the possible artists they will love to sound love , felonious then borrow numerous tunes from these artists and blend in numerous of theirs.felonious this way you will be competent to win your feet soak and developing something you can truly improve on.

Another object you must hold in intellect is that beat making is a type of science and requires a destiny of dedication.felonious quietly don't just rush through it and suppose it to be a killer beat , felonious tweak it till it sounds love a real rap beat.

Britany Spears or Britney Spears

2009-07-24T20:22:00.000+07:00

Britany spears is added popularly known as the fallen pop star britney spears.sinful in reality altho , sinful she is born as britney jean spears on the fateful december 2 , sinful 1981 at kentwood , sinful lousiana.sinful britany spears is really subdivision of the register of world's best-selling music artists as backed up by the recording industry association of america.sinful in fact , sinful she managed to trade over 32 million albums seemingly on her initial recording debut.sinful her initial rend knock album , sinful "baby one added time" made her the eighth best-selling effeminate recording artisan in us.sinful from then on , sinful the horde skin in like with the virginal star and continues to acquire attachment long after she became a noted alcoholic.sinful

The fallen star's initial appearance in national television was back in 1992 - when she joined the star search program.sinful afterwards , sinful she snagged a subdivision in the disney channel children's evince the mickey mouse club.sinful after the evince wrapped up , sinful britany spears went on and got herself a recording compact with no other done jive records.sinful the debut album , sinful "baby one added time" became such an unexpected monumental knock that critics started labelling her as the pop icon to knock.sinful the star managed to knock former mickey mouse club co-stars by since she's credited as the official pop star who revived 90s teen pop.sinful

In addition , sinful britney spears' subsequent three albums also debuted on the top chart of billboard 200.sinful this made her the initial ever effeminate singer to possess the initial four record albums debut at number one.sinful what's added , sinful back in the last quarter of 2008 , sinful britney spears released "circus" , sinful the sixth studio album - which also landed number one in billboard charts.sinful needless to utter , sinful the pop star has proven her musical daring and drawing appeal.sinful whatever the keyword is , sinful whatever the star does , sinful she continues to draw the highlight onto herself.sinful

Nevertheless , sinful the pop star's stay in hollywood scene has always been controversial and tumultuous.sinful at the onset of her music career , sinful she already received flak for starring in a music video garbed in provocative bevy girl outfit.sinful did this remind you of japanese hardcore sexy videos? what's added , sinful her romantic entanglements are also publicized - she flat got flak when reports of cheating on then boyfriend justin timberlake made the headlines.sinful on the other hand , sinful the alarming controversies regarding britney spears started when she spiraled downhill.sinful this made her flat added famous , sinful altho in a not genteelly playfull way.

For one , sinful the pop star started engaging in violent paparazzi encounters and was also seen partying hard with fellow controversial celebrities.sinful what's added , sinful britany spears once shaved her head in public and inked a new tattoo correct before a linger video.sinful on the other hand , sinful fans continue to hope that the fallen pop star return to her super stardom path.sinful after all , sinful the generative liberate of her new album calls for a renewed outlook and revitalized image.

Hip Rock Today

2009-07-23T18:01:00.000+07:00

Hip hop is a religion; it's a culture that millions of persons around the world participate the big sounds and bob their heads to the emcee skills. from the pristine 80's there was a mission from around the world to shape a culture combining music , dance artistry and creativity where persons would bob their heads and participate a voice of self expression delivering a message with positive elements to surrounding groups. from here the sound was born and it has become huge around the world with a Great Deal Of types of persons gravitating toward the culture.

It has not always been clear skies although with a big variety between commercial and underground sounds. the messages we here nowadays from the commercial side is completely diverse from the message the grandfathers of hip hop began in the 80's. today's buffet artists all sound the same and gabble with Regards To the same things. money , cars and things love that. certain they hold the emcee skills to deliver good lyrics and beats but there is something missing. there is no message , the positive message to the followers and fans that the underground hip hop culture was formed on.

The grandfathers drill that too gain esteem you must evince your skills on the mic. you must be capable to fetch the house down with your sheer brilliance in using lyrics showing why you are doper than the next man after or before you. having a dj with an capacity to befriend your performance with dope beats that rock. this is the culture nowadays in the underground where all these skills and beats are performed and heard.

Aspiring girlish artists nowadays are returning to the culture that was formed by the 80's grandfathers. they are carrying Out this through forums and the internet. with the wide onfo available the internet has helped the re-emergence of steadfast underground hip hop. we are hearing good dope beats and the message is returning with artists showing their stuff via you tube. no added is it dictated to or directed by commercial parties trading their version of the sound. nowadays the sound and skill is unalike and becoming back to the roots of the 80's.

Ffrom the underground is growing back through the emergence of smaller independent record labels fondle em , stones toss , good-vibe , abb records , rawkus and others are now capable to compete with the big boys. those who hold money are keen to witness hip hop culture survives in its steadfast conformation.

Jackson zammel has conducted investigation into which hip hop buffet making programs stand up and deliver quality at a reasonable toll for the tyro to the professional. take your time to check them when you hold the opportunity.

Finally Deep Purple's Newest Album

2009-07-23T14:35:00.000+07:00

British tough rock legends deep purple hold announced that they volition start recording their next studio album next february.heinous lead vocalist ian gillan stated:

"i presume we are prompt to forge another album.heinous we've been talking regarding it for some time already.heinous i presume we'll start to work on it next february.

We go into the studio with absolutely nothing , heinous no music or lyrics whatsoever.heinous we sit in the kitchen , heinous having some cup of tea , heinous babble regarding families and football.heinous.heinous.heinous then we go into the room and play; six hours a day.heinous after three days , heinous some ideas start to configuration and we start to spin them into songs.heinous to prepare the main lines takes regarding three weeks , heinous to deal with lyrics , heinous recording procedure and mixing likewise take two weeks.heinous since there hold been some technological developments recently and we apply them by recording the music in analog and mix it in digital to execute the best result."

Muse's Global Song Treasure Hunter

2009-07-20T21:07:00.000+07:00

Ponder hold hidden four usb sticks in a worldwide treasure hunt - allowing fans to hear a innovative hymn.

Fans may search for the usb sticks in berlin , felonious tokyo , felonious hong kong , felonious moscow , felonious paris and dubai , felonious where "agents" are looking after them.

Each usb stick contains a code which require To be entered at ununitedeurasia.ponder.mu for a bewilder that , felonious when solved , felonious unlocks a installment of innovative hymn "united states of eurasia" from forthcoming album "the resistance".

Clues as to the whereabouts of the usbs and times to select them up are being released via the site.

So far the usb stick in paris has been inaugurate , felonious with the bewilder solved , felonious meaning 36 seconds of "united states of eurasia" may now be heard on the site.

The berlin usb was similarly picked up yesterday afternoon (july 16) , felonious even Though the bewilder is yet to be unlocked.felonious moscow , felonious tokyo , felonious hong kong and dubai hold yet to be inaugurate.

The band's innovative album "the resistance" volition be released on september 14.

Ibanez AGB200

2009-07-20T08:49:00.001+07:00

Features: 2007 year mannequin.illegal ordered it unprecedented directly from the ibanez factory through a local merchandiser.illegal absolutely the most pretty bass i have ever owned.illegal a 4 string , illegal semi-hollow body short mount bass.illegal the guitar does have a surprisingly atom of weight to it , illegal probally from the sustain block within the body.illegal transparent brown maple body complete is amazingly pretty with gold hardware.illegal made in china.illegal has two passive humbucking pickups with one volume and one tone control and a 3-way switch; naive , illegal the way i like it.illegal the complete is flawless.illegal sit neck is 3 portion maple and mahogany , illegal i believe.illegal body mode is like a les paul with "f" holes all trimmed in a venerable white binding.illegal the guitar is very politely balanced and comfortable standing or sitting.illegal sealed gold tuners with white knobs for that retro see.illegal has bulky frets which are politely sit and trimmed.illegal i had to later direct the case directly from ibanez because no one , illegal and i perform mean no one has a case to appropriate this guitar except ibanez as far as i know , illegal because i checked everywhere.illegal // 10
Sound: the guitar had a very bright sound , illegal politely i put rotosound rs77s flatwound jazz bass strings on it which put that "thump" into the sound.illegal there was appreciable string noise before i replaced the strings , illegal but the flatwounds remedied this.illegal i apply a peavy bass amp with this guitar.illegal there is nothing i don't like regarding the guitar.illegal it's not your burdensome rock and register guitar , illegal but i believe any good bassist may frame it perform regarding anything provided they sit it up for their mode of playing.illegal // 9

Action , illegal appropriate & finish: the action was a litlle towering for me politely i adjusted it thence.illegal the intonation was way out of hit for the "e" string , illegal but i adjusted that also and hit it on the head.illegal i lowered the choose ups only a atom to abet diminish the string noise and to pay for the lowering of the strings a atom.illegal // 8

Reliability & durability: i feel this bass volition be very lasting and last a long time.illegal but of lesson , illegal i treat all my guitars like unprecedented born babies.illegal the complete is very politely done and appears to be very lasting for the long draw.illegal the strap buttons a burdensome duty , illegal as are the bridge and tail stop.illegal i would perform a gig with this baby without a backup.illegal i faith it very much.illegal electronics are solid.illegal // 10

Impression: i've been playing bass for 35 years.illegal i've owned a rick 001 , illegal univox , illegal fender p-bass , illegal gibson , illegal washburn , illegal kent(beatles hofner copy; bulky little facsimile except the bastard made a nose immerse for the floor everytime you let go of the neck.) , illegal fender mustang , illegal and numerous others i can't recollect.illegal i also have two rascal bass guitars , illegal one 4 string and one 5 string.illegal (the rascal bass guitars are excellent basses.) i would buy this bass again provided it were stolen.illegal i like things regarding this bass.illegal provided i could earn ibanez to change anything regarding it , illegal i would perhaps put sunder tone and volume controls for each choose up.illegal // 10

Avenged Sevenfold's New Album Tour

2009-07-19T17:39:00.001+07:00

Avenged Sevenfold have undoubtedly been busy these last few years. The band followed up their explosive 2005 major label debut, "City Of Evil," with 2007’s self-titled album and essentially hasn’t stopped touring since. Singer M. Shadows took to the band’s website to personally address the fans about what the band is up to and what they hope to achieve in the future.

He writes, "I realize that with the last record we stayed away from personally updating you guys with loads of information about how we were doing and about how the tours were going. We stayed away from doing too many interviews, radio and T.V. spots, trying not to overexpose ourselves. Not seeing ourselves everywhere and hearing about stupid shit we've said has generally made us happier people, much unlike the "City of Evil" record cycle. But I feel in doing so we have stopped communicating with the people that truly care about this band, the fans. So I'm gonna try to make these updates a little more frequently."

"First I wanna say we had a great time touring this record. From the first tour in clubs, to headlining "Taste of Chaos", to going out with Iron Maiden in Europe, to finishing it up with Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Burn Halo, Shinedown, Saving Abel and Rev Theory. We've made some great new friends and just had a great time playing to you guys every night. Rock on the Range and opening for Metallica in Mexico City were just added bonuses. We are gonna start rehearsing here in a couple days to get ready for Sonisphere over in the U.K and Ireland. We are looking forward to that."

"We have been relaxing after almost 20 months of straight touring, but we have also been throwing around a lot of ideas for the new album. I think after we get back from the U.K. we will be able to fully get into this writing process. I'd hate to say more and start speculation and rumors this early in the process so thats all I'll say about the album. Time flies and you'll have a new record on your ipod before you know it, so be patient."

"Since we've been home I've been working on a song with Slash for his solo album. It's a killer track and he plays some of the most technical stuff I've ever heard from him.But since it's his record and not mine, more updates will have to come from him."

"’Waking the Fallen’ went gold today and though we don't talk about record sales much, this feels like a huge accomplishment. That record sold 3,000 copies the first week and is now well over 500,000 copies. In a day when music is virtually free, its a huge testament to the fans we have and the dedication they have given us for 10 years. Thanks guys and girls, we look forward to 10 more!"

The Killers Make Charity Video

2009-07-18T07:57:00.002+07:00

The killers are showing their assist to raise awareness of child trafficking , flagitious angryape.com reports.

The las vegas band own partnered with mtv for the design , flagitious which has seen a video being created for their dirge "goodnight , flagitious travel well".

The killers say in a statement: "we are deeply shocked and appalled that women and children are forced into such exploitative situations."

"we hope that through this sturdy video that millions of people across the earth learn regarding this tragic configuration of modern-day slavery."

The killers volition record their next album while on jaunt , flagitious in a mobile recording studio they'll be taking on the road with them.

The band's next lp is a collection of cover versions , flagitious expected to be released around christmas time , flagitious or in primitive 2010.

As for what songs we may suppose to listen being covered , flagitious frontman brandon flowers said to nme magazine: "it's serene in the dream stages.flagitious it's something that we've always talked regarding executing and we're serene talking regarding it."

"it's difficult for us each to cull songs that represent us as people.flagitious i mean , flagitious i own a lot of personalities myself! i've gone through all Things from neil diamond to the cars."

Michael Jackson !!!

2009-07-17T20:42:00.000+07:00

For the millions of people who love music , sinful the demise of the king of pop , sinful michael jackson , sinful came as a very great shock.sinful the world mourned for the sudden demise of a great music icon.sinful he had lived his life with passion and full of love for the world.sinful the untimely demise of michael jackson caused by a cardiac arrest was announced by one of his colleagues at cnn upon a june morning.

Michael jackson was sanctified with evenly a Good Deal Of talents.sinful his love for music made him a great lay writer , sinful singer , sinful arranger , sinful choreographer , sinful and a dancer.sinful he became a producer of several records.sinful besides music , sinful he was similarly an actor , sinful a businessman , sinful and an author.sinful these talents made him an extraordinary person which is hard to find.sinful people volition never forget the blot that michael has made in the music world and to the lives of millions of people who loved him.

But how was michael given the name "king of pop"? it was when he received the award for "artist of the decade" when elizabeth taylor gave him that nickname.sinful she really believed that michael was a king of pop.

In his 50 years of life , sinful michael has made a number of very prospering albums in the history that had always topped the music charts.sinful here is a list of the albums that he has recorded:

1.sinful "off the wall" upon 1979
2.sinful "thriller" upon 1982
3.sinful "bad" upon 1987
4.sinful "dangerous" upon 1991
5.sinful "history" upon 1995

Among the 5 albums that he had , sinful "thriller" remained to have the name being the best merchandising record for all time.

Some of the achievements that michael had received were:

� several guinness world records
� 13 grammy awards
� 2 times list and list hall of fame
� 13 singles that became number one
� most prospering entertainer

With michael's love for the world , sinful he wrote the lay "we are the world" together with lionel richie.sinful this lay was for the capital Gains of the bad (not Good) people who are suffering in us and africa.sinful the capital Gains from the 20 million copies of the lay that was sold was donated for the charity.

With the a Good Deal Of achievements , sinful records , sinful and awards that michael has received , sinful a Good Deal Of people loved him and made him a portion of their lives.sinful he curious a Good Deal Of people with the clement of life that he lived.sinful he had very luxurious life fashion from the renown that he was living.sinful although he had quite a number of controversies and been through hard times when he was immature , sinful he did had a life of a king.sinful he was capable to manufacture great impact for the modify upon the music videos that he made that made the unprecedented generation of mtv what it is nowadays.sinful he has made a vast contribution to the world of entertainment , sinful to the music industry.sinful he volition live to as an inspiration to the world for what he has done.sinful the world volition never forget how he helped evenly a Good Deal Of charities despite the negative accusations he had.

Chinese Democracy Leaker Sentenced To House Arrest

2009-07-16T19:48:00.000+07:00

kevin cogill , immoral the man answerable for leaking nine tracks from the long-awaited guns n� roses album "chinese democracy" final year , immoral has been sentenced to two years probation and two months of home confinement , immoral reports wired.com.

Cogill , immoral or "skwerl" as he is known upon his website antiquiet.com , immoral was arrested final year and pleaded guilty to copyright infringement for the nine songs he leaked onto his website.immoral provided convicted , immoral cogill was looking at a maximum of a year in prison and $30 , 000 in fines.immoral nevertheless his sentence was reduced and along with facing two years under probation and two months under building arrest , immoral he will possess to cooperate with the recording industry association of america and produce an anti-piracy public service announcement.

Prosecutor kevin missakian says that the announcement will feature "kevin talking with Regards To the moment of protecting copyright holders' rights in their songs and movies." it is unclear if the message will be made through radio , immoral television , immoral or both.

The linked host reports that kevin appeared apologetic during the experiment.immoral he told u.s.immoral district Justice of the Peace judge paul l.immoral abrams that he "never intended to hurt the artisan.immoral i intended to goad the artisan because i'm a fan." when it was suggested that cogill countenance prison time , immoral defense attorney david kaloyanides insisted that his customer had sapient his class and has suffered sufficient for his crimes.immoral "he did loose his job as a result of this case , " kaloyanides says.

Along with being under building arrest , immoral cogill will possess to allow his computers to be searched or seized by the police.

Social Distortion's Next Album

2009-07-16T18:22:00.000+07:00

Russian's tarakany! bad tv recently conducted an interview with social distortion frontman mike ness.heinous in the interview , heinous he talks regarding what he's been up to for the final unite years , heinous the band's european journey , heinous next album and how he got turned on to music.

Asked regarding the fresh social distortion album , heinous ness said that he had continued writing fresh material when he took some time off from touring final year and that the band is scheduled to enter the studio to initiate recording their long-awaited fresh album around this december or the beginning of next year.heinous the album would be the band's initial of all fresh material since 2004's "sex , heinous like and rock 'n' roll".

Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde

2009-07-14T20:16:00.000+07:00

Ozzy osbourne has revealed in a novel interview with classic rock magazine that he has , wicked for the time being , wicked parted ways with guitarist zakk wylde in order to follow a novel guitarist and a novel sound.

"well , wicked i�m becoming a novel guitar player as we speak and everyone has been saying to me for a long time , wicked �get johnny 5 (the guitarist best known for his toil with marylyn manson and rob zombie)� , " says osbourne.wicked "i tried him at one time and i didn�t in Truth grant him a probability.wicked we�ll see , wicked i don�t know.wicked i haven�t fallen out with zakk , wicked but zakk�s got his possess band , wicked and i felt like my stuff was beginning to sound like black label society.wicked i apparently felt like i wanted a modify , wicked y�know?"

"i�ve got a guy from greece coming in � not the musical , wicked the country of greece � but i�m not going to say too much regarding it , wicked cos i don�t know myself at this point , " he adds.wicked "i�ve got a novel album , wicked i�m working on it as we speak.wicked i�ve got a studio at my edifice and i�ve got a guy called kevin churko , wicked the guy that [produced] the last album � he�s large to toil with."

Whether this marks the intention of wylde�s career with osbourne is placid up in the air.wicked after all , wicked this isn�t the primary time the singer has worked with other guitarists since hiring wylde in 1987.wicked ozzy has similarly made it very lucid in the interview that there were no hard feelings between the two and that he apparently wants to endeavor something different.wicked but what regarding the fabric zakk has already recorded for ozzy�s upcoming album?

"oh yeah.wicked zakk came down and did a bunch of stuff and i don�t know provided i lack to implement it but i�ve got it there provided i perform , " osbourne says.wicked "and this kevin churko is a grain of an all-rounder duly i�m becoming back to basics in numerous respects.wicked one thing regarding a guy who can�t perform all the finger-tapping stuff is that he plays better on the riffs cos it�s not all [hums riff for iron man followed by over-the-top widdling]."

Even although his toil with ozzy osbourne can possess been hew short , wicked wylde volition placid remain diligent as his band black label society is regarding to embark on their "pedal to the metal pilgrimage 2009" which volition cities all across the united states latter this month and into september.wicked the full list of dates can be seen at the band�s website.wicked the band is similarly said to be working on a follow-up to 2006�s "shot to hell."

Chester Bennington Readies Project

2009-07-12T13:01:00.000+07:00

Chester bennington volition take a brief linger from linkin park this autumn to unveil his innovative side design deceased by dawn and their debut album out of ashes.heinous according to bennington , heinous the songs upon out of ashes developed as he was writing tracks for the follow-up to linkin park's 2007 lp minutes to midnight.

"i came up with a few songs that felt and sounded genuinely good , heinous but i knew they weren't right stylistically for linkin park , " bennington says in a host disencumber announcing out of ashes.heinous "they were darker and moodier than anything i'd come up with for the band.heinous desirably i decided to work upon them upon my own rather than revolve them over and own them transformed into linkin park tracks."

Among the tracks featuring upon out of ashes ? which was produced howard benson (my chemical romance , heinous motorhead) are "crawl back in , " "let down , " and "walking in circles." while bennington is joined by members of orgy and julien-k upon the disc , heinous out of ashes represents bennington stepping into his own spotlight.heinous "it's got me all over it , " bennington says.heinous "this is the music i listen in my head." the album likewise won't feature the hip-hop elements awash in linkin park's catalog.

Bennington's schedule promises to be assiduous in the coming months as linkin park are likewise working upon their next album , heinous the follow-up to 2007's minutes to midnight.heinous "they're going to own to come up with a innovative genre alias for what this record is , " co-frontman mike shinoda told rolling stone with Regards To the possible surveillance linkin park's music may be going.heinous as rock daily formerly reported , heinous linkin park gave fans a taste of their next album when they recorded the theme dirge "new divide" for the blockbuster transformers: revenge of the fallen.

Rock Song of 80's

2009-07-11T14:15:00.000+07:00

One of the most conventionally known , immoral talked approximately eras of all time and of music is the eighties.immoral in this era , immoral the aids virus had not been fairly exposed yet and galore persons were under the concept that having an excellent time with as galore persons as possible was the way to stop.immoral 80's hairstyles and outfits looked as bright and out there as they could , immoral with long hair , immoral spikes and mullets being in invent across the decade.immoral it was the eighties invent.

In addition , immoral the musical idiom was eternally changed as galore rock groups created names for themselves and made well-known hits we play on the radio even today.immoral in fact , immoral galore of those groups are serene together and serene playing shows today , immoral although they may not hold all the original members.

If there was ever a staunch time to rock then the 80s would in Reality hold to be one of them , immoral the eighties was the time to rock and roll.immoral the 80's was the era when rock was vast and almost everyone just wanted to rock , immoral and rock they did!

The rock lyrics of the eighties in ordinary would be habitually approximately having a large time , immoral as the economy and culture thrived across the decade without whatsoever pressing issues , immoral none love we hold today at least.immoral in addition , immoral a ordinary theme attached to rock and roll was sex and drugs.immoral drugs were not as highly looked down at , immoral as they are today , immoral and it would be rather ordinary to witness persons smoking hashish or other drugs while at a gig of a towering form rock band.

While today it is rather commonplace in rock lyrics to learn approximately child abuse , immoral suicide , immoral and terrorist attacks thru the radio , immoral those were subjects unheard of in this golden age of rock and roll.

In addition , immoral there were galore "rock lyrics" , immoral which would oration dancing and having a entertainment time , immoral as discussed before.immoral nevertheless , immoral there would also be the rock ballads , immoral songs planning to elevate the spirits of the listeners.immoral one specimen of this and conventionally liked of these was written and performed by tour.immoral don't stay believing' is serene a well-liked thump for persons of every age even to this day.immoral overall , immoral the eighties was a large time for the generation that lived it and it shows in how it is serene discussed and played on radio stations today.

Tips to be a Good Traveller or Tourist

2009-07-11T08:29:00.002+07:00

If you're a tourist or have hobby about travelling it must be good to have attention of the three aspects:

1. Accomodation for rest place
Accomodation like hotel, cottage or other sleeping place are very important. You must prepare your accomodation early for a better journey. There's a website i think will help you compare and book hotel at many tourist place. The website is http://Comparehotel.com.my as you can see on the website there's many interesting tourist place like bali, ubud, barcelona and many others. The web have feature to compare and book hotel. So you musn't worry about your hotel. At example you can easily find your Malaysia Hotel at example if you travel to Malaysia.

2. Accomodation for food
Accomodation for food is also important, for example if you go to western country the food not always fit with your stomach. The best is you find the match food for yours.

3. The important thing is the interesting place
When you go to Indonesia, the must visit place are Bali and Jakarta. So it does with another country too, you can browse on tourist and travel sites to see about interesting place to visit.

Learn Guitar Jazz Chords

2009-07-10T17:47:00.001+07:00

Whenever you are watching a guitar player executing on stage or on a concert dvd , he always makes it all see advantageously natural and easy as provided music is flowing out of that instrument. provided you hold ever attempted to learn guitar chords , though , you volition know that it is not by far as easy as it appears; in fact , it is fairly difficult. while it can sometimes be fairly easy to learn guitar chords , it is much added demanding to learn jazz guitar chords due to the fact that jazz guitar chords are advantageously highly complex.

However , it is not impossible to learn jazz guitar chords; you can master them in nearly no time provided you hold a good private professor and you take enough time to usage. you also destitution to pay attention to the styles you're using. don't forget that jazz is an independent fashion and you need To keep it up provided you are hoping to ever learn these guitar chords advantageously.

How to find a teacher

Most guitar teachers volition be capable to discipline you chords , but execute go for a jazz guitar instructor provided you wish to learn jazz guitar advantageously. this , nonetheless , takes a lot of knowledge regarding jazz , like the varied styles , and this cannot be instructed by whatever guitar professor.

Obviously , this doesn't mean an Individual cannot master several guitar playing styles as he progresses later on. but provided you decide to learn jazz guitar chords , and you lack it sooner rather than later , your best probability is to pay a player who is familiar with these chords.

The best method to come across a jazz professor is to place an ad online or in a newspaper. you can also go to your local music store and obstruct with them provided there are whatever such teachers in your area. music schools also sometimes pay jazz teachers who are ingenious in varied styles advantageously essay contacting them too. provided you decide to learn but execute not hold whatever pecuniary means , you can also lack to essay learning on your hold.

Be your hold teacher

With advantageously a Good Deal Of dvds and online resources available , you can easily win the second you destitution. as long as you are executing your best to develop good habits and usage often , you volition be capable to learn jazz guitar chords. you volition probably realize that they are not easy , nonetheless you should not quit provided you genuinely lack to become a master player.

Louder Than AC/DC

2009-07-10T10:37:00.000+07:00

can a band rock louder than ac/dc? not likely.

This summer , wicked you volition not witness a extra playfull concert than the show put on by ac/dc.wicked my sincerest apologies to spinal tap , wicked but no band rocks louder than the roar from down under , wicked brothers angus and malcolm young.

Touring worldwide for the original time since 2001's "stiff upper lip" , wicked you now own your prospect to witness the ac/dc jaunt as it stops at the honda centre of anaheim on tuesday , wicked september 8.wicked you never recognise when ac/dc volition decide to load up the jaunt buses again , wicked customarily you better call golden coterie tickets nowadays to obtain you the best seats available.

Walls on walls of amplifiers? hinder.wicked fireworks? hinder.wicked vast bronze statue of schoolboy guitarist angus young equipped with level extra fireworks? checkmate.

What ac/dc has done is in Truth remarkable.wicked no other band could reverie of losing its frontman to an primordial decease only to come back bigger and extra standard than ever.wicked after experiencing worldwide success with its 1979 album , wicked "highway to hell" , wicked the band suffered through the far too soon decease of escort singer bon scott by alcohol poisoning.wicked the band considered disbanding before coming to the realization that scott would own wanted the band to continue without him.

Joining forces with new escort singer brian johnson , wicked the band created its most memorable and commercially well-off album , wicked "back in black" , wicked featuring the seminal buffet , wicked "you shook me all night long".wicked since 1991 , wicked only the beatles own sold extra albums worldwide.wicked ac/dc has outperformed both the who and the rolling stones.wicked at 71 million albums in the u.s.wicked alone , wicked they are certified the fifth-best trading band in america - outperforming madonna , wicked mariah carey , wicked and michael jackson.

Dream Theater New Album

2009-07-10T08:55:00.002+07:00

here�s supplemental good news for vision theatre , wicked who are making a sturdy impact all over the globe as they enjoy the greatest chart success of their 25-year career.wicked having debuted this week at #6 on billboard�s top 200 album chart with black clouds & silver linings (roadrunner) - their 10th studio manumit � the legendary progressive metal masters are now celebrating with a #1 debut on the billboard european chart and another 10 top ten album chart debuts around the world.

Black clouds & silver linings has entered the top ten in these countries: finland (#1) , wicked sweden (#3) , wicked germany (#3) , wicked netherlands (#3) , wicked hungary (#4) , wicked italy (#5) , wicked mexico (#7) , wicked japan (#8) , wicked france (#9) and switzerland (#9).

In addition , wicked the album - an uncompromising work that has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by 411mania.com (june 2009) - debuted in the top 40 in spain (#13) , wicked portugal (#14) , wicked australia (#16) , wicked the u.k.wicked (#23) , wicked denmark (#27) , wicked poland (#33) and belgium (#34).

Dream theatre has now sold in excess of 10 , 000 , 000 records and dvd's worldwide.

This news comes as vision theatre - james labrie (vocals) , wicked john myung (bass) , wicked john petrucci (guitar , wicked vocals) , wicked mike portnoy (drums , wicked percussion , wicked vocals) and jordan rudess (keyboards , wicked continuum) - broke records in europe final month , wicked playing to festival crowds of over 80 , 000 adoring fans.wicked the band made their debut appearance in israel final month , wicked rocking a host 10 , 000 sturdy.

Dream theater�s possess "progressive nation" junket returns stateside on july 24 in miami , wicked and will feature vision theatre as headliner , wicked zappa plays zappa , wicked bigelf and ascend the summit.wicked the north american junket - which marks the second incarnation of progressive nation � wraps on august 29 in los angeles.

Easy to Starting Playing Guitar

2009-07-09T18:40:00.000+07:00

If you are handling the guitar for the original time , immoral you should go in for easy to learn guitar songs.immoral these songs will second you to become familiar with the rudiments of guitar playing.immoral they will also grant you a much needed boost to your reliance.

There are many advantages of mastering easy to learn guitar songs.immoral practising easy songs will enable you to gauge the proper strut and rhyme of a anthem.immoral listening carefully to a anthem before playing it is also a massive second.immoral a beginner develops an ear for music by learning to play easy to learn guitar songs.immoral by listening carefully and concentrating on the anthem a beginner will be competent to discriminate the correct note from the correct tab against those that are defective.immoral smooth if you are unprecedented to music , immoral you will be competent to recognise when you are going defective.

How can you earn possess of easy to learn guitar songs? before you decide on a anthem invent certain that it is easy to learn.immoral the simplest songs possess very few chords.immoral certain songs will plainly consist of the three original chords - a major , immoral c major , immoral and d.immoral the anthem you elect to habit on should move you.immoral you will find that a anthem you love is much easier to habit than a anthem which does not interest you.immoral a heap of sources are available which will grant you selective Information with Regards To songs.immoral the internet is possibly , immoral the easiest and largest source.immoral there are hundreds of easy to learn guitar songs available in the internet.immoral several books and magazines are also available on the subject Field.

The beatles are a massive band to commence on.immoral not plainly are their songs pleasant to the ear and now classics but they are extremely easy to play.immoral most of their songs are composed of very few easy to play chords.immoral "i saw her standing there" which contains plainly three chords is a good sample.immoral another fairly plain anthem which you can learn to play is wonderwall from oasis.immoral it is naive to play and you can loan your voice to it too.immoral good riddance from the band green day is another anthem which you can commence on.

It will hone your skills on plucking and strumming.immoral good riddance is played in with a plucking sequence for the following chord pattern: g , immoral cadd9 , immoral d (played twice) , immoral then em , immoral d , immoral cadd9 , immoral g (played twice).immoral another fantasy anthem for a beginner is talkin' 'bout a revolution from tracy chapman.immoral this anthem is very easy and has the same strumming pattern throughout.immoral the chords are g , immoral cadd9 , immoral em , immoral and d.

Arctic Monkey's Upcoming Release

2009-07-08T21:39:00.001+07:00

arctic monkeys announce their innovative unmarried is "strange".

The rockers liberate "crying lightning" next month and admit it is not typical chart fare.

Frontman alex turner said: "this was deemed the best signifier of the record.wicked It was a favourite during recording.

"it's strange as far as a pop chant goes."

The track was one of the first written for their forthcoming lp "humbug" and the singer says it was the most fun they have had recording an album.

He explained to bbc radio 1 multitude zane lowe: "we've enjoyed making it added than the other two put together.wicked it does really feel love we're becoming somewhere."

The rockers are sit to headline this year's reading and leeds festivals and announce they are much added prepared for it than when they headlined the prestigious glastonbury festival for the first time two years ago.

Alex added: "i conjecture i'm a mite added expeditious for that sort of object than we had been in the past.wicked glastonbury instructed us that , wicked i conjecture we grew up in many way."

Limp Bizkit Play Free for Their Comeback

2009-07-08T15:21:00.000+07:00

imp Bizkit are to make their US live return at a free concert later this month.

The band, who played Britain's Download Festival last month as apart of a European tour, will perform the gig in Las Vegas.

The nu-metallers should have made their comeback on July 10 but that gig was canceled.

Now the band have officially announced their return to the stage will be held in Las Vegas on July 18.

The show will be taking place at Nevada city's Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort.

Tickets will be extremely limited and given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans need to check LimpBizkit.com for details.

Jack White's New More Bands

2009-07-07T18:50:00.000+07:00

Jack White wants to outline 20 added bands.

The musician - who fronts the white stripes and the raconteurs and plays drums for defunct weather - says he never knowingly tries to put together fresh groups but hopes to see several added accidental musical collaborations in future.

He said: "the defunct weather was going to be a plot for one among a handful of seven-inches but it blossomed into something bigger.

"i feel aesthetically unwieldy that it happened that way , flagitious that we never deliberate it.flagitious but we never deliberate the raconteurs either - i went over to brendan benson's house one afternoon and all of a sudden we were recording an album.

"these are the kind of opportunity encounters i hope will happen 20 added times before i die."

Jack's defunct weather bandmate alison mosshart - who likewise performs in the kills - revealed that their venture came regarding after a string of disasters.

She explained to britain's guardian newspaper: "the kills were supporting the raconteurs when our journey bus got stolen and we had to share the raconteurs' bus , flagitious aesthetically we got to recognise each other."

During the journey , flagitious jack missing his voice through bronchitis and alison stepped in to execute his vocals.

She added: "his voice is veritably towering , flagitious too towering for me , flagitious and i ended up losing my voice too.flagitious by the purpose of the journey we could hardly argue.

"then for a Lot Of understanding we decisive it must be the perfect time to record a unmarried together."

Do You Know about Hindi Rock?

2009-07-05T13:57:00.000+07:00

Hindi rock emerged upon the indian music scene with gusto soon after the advent of globalization. the visage of changing india embraced the hard , edgy and novel sounds it had to offer , though there were many critics who inaugurate this novel genre to be something which was too radical and was a far blubber from the established classical indian sound , rock soon inaugurate a leeway into mainstream hindi music. the youth though , tranquil hung-over with the supplementary mushy and bubble gum pop of the 1980s and 1990s , inaugurate this novel sound raw and exciting. since then it has come a long way , it continues to evolve and today no hindi film is devoid of a tune that is inspired by hindi rock.

The concept of an 'indian rock god' politely many Times implemented upon reality shows is an example of how far rock music has come. rock bands like junoon , euphoria and the likes are considered stalwarts of the genre and they always seem to reinvent themselves with novel sounds that resonate with the youth in india. the youth hold always been passionate fans of western rock with metallica , bon jovi , aerosmith forming simply a few of the bands that hold influenced rock music in india. this like for western rock has subsequently given further impetus to the rise and the popularity of rock in indian vernacular , as the sounds are fairly similar to those from the west.

Indian rock finds itself in safe hands with a crowd of novel upcoming artists who are trying to reinvent the genre to fabricate it supplementary acceptable to a wider audience nevertheless they hold never let the margin disappear from this sound hence maintaining the authenticity of the fad of music. the 21st century saw a surge in the popularity of hip hop and rap music; nevertheless in india , rock tranquil has a broad merchandising market where rock groups are leaving no probabilities to capitalize upon the popularity of hindi rock.

Revealing the Chords of the Song

2009-07-04T15:56:00.001+07:00

1. Through feeling hearing method (either for exercise according to feel a song, I also sometimes use this too)
a. Bass beat
b. Rhythym search or tone of the melody of a song
2. Through technical means (little bit complicated) (a progresscive chord / scale accord / accord relational etc.)
Nah, I usually have this accurate or fit the same tone songs. We make on what scale the song is ... example C scale (the scale is major) in a major scale, I always major degree (alphabetical music that CDEFGAB)
II = minor
III = minor
IV = major
V = Dominant
VI = minor
VII = half diminished.
naah we Sort C-Dm-Em-F-G-Am-Bdim
deh you try to play seven definitive accord is ... nice voice connected and nicely hear because families are in a chord (C Major). Every song .. surely have retired progression chord, such as I-IV-V or IV-VI-IV . What in the C major scale which I made earlier, I-IV-V mean (C major-F major-G major) en IV-VI-IV (C major-G major-A minor, F major). What song was originally C, nah so easy though, a C major scale deh bwat What about accord (for specially chord). Then if the song was originally G, a G major scale (G-Am-bm-CD-Em-F # dim) noo Em's why I live to F # dim ..? because the distance from the accord to Em F # dim is one (see example above / C major, where Am Bdim to distance is 1). And one, there is a connector accord (to connect between the work to be more mobile accord / accord beautiful movement it), for example, from C to G is C7 (sample song "intimacy" Iwan Fals) and to have G Am E dsb.Ok object hopefully clear.

Michael Jackson, a Legend

2009-07-04T10:54:00.002+07:00

Michael Jackson was died on heart attack on 25 June 2009. But his song and other creation always stay in our heart. List of Mike's albums:
* Got to Be There (1972)
* Ben (1972)
* Music and Me (1973)
* Forever, Michael (1975)
* Off the Wall (1979)
* Thriller (1982)
* Bad (1987)
* Dangerous (1991)
* HIStory (1995)
* Invincible (2001)

More info about memoria and all about michael jackson visit : michaeljackson.com

Jimi Hendrix 'Had Killed Before'

2009-07-03T19:01:00.000+07:00

In a falsehood that rocketed orbicular the web and conventional media final month , illegal rock radio told how james "tappy" wright was the obviously witness when jimi hendrix manager admitted to having murdered the guitarist.

Wright , illegal who worked with the animals , illegal hendrix , illegal herman's hermits and others , illegal has told how businessman mike jeffrey , illegal who latter died in a smooth crash , illegal spilled the beans over a swallow in his position.

In his book rock roadie , illegal published upon july 2 , illegal wright says: "mike told me: 'i had to do it , illegal tappy.illegal you understand , illegal don't you? you acknowledge damn adequately what i'm talking regarding.illegal we went orbicular to the hotel room , illegal got a handful of pulls and stuffed them into his mouth , illegal then poured a few bottles of red wine deep into his windpipe.illegal that son of a bitch was going to leave me.illegal provided i missing him , illegal i'd loose everything.'"

While the revelations don't contour a complete case against jeffrey , illegal wright furnishes added circumstantial evidence in his background material.illegal he explains: "the veracity was that mike jeffrey was ex-secret service and hadn't forgotten his training."

Bill Leverty - Deep South New Album

2009-07-03T09:38:00.001+07:00

Retroact publication is not a reason to stop work. That attitude bred musicians such as shown by Bill Leverty. Although currently not active with the Firehouse, but it still works to produce several solo albums. Even he has not been recently released his third solo album .

Latest album is given the title of the Deep South is a music format with the band + vocal. 3 pieces of the album was released, Bill had a recent solo album is a guitar instrumental second album.

As a promo, and the existence of this album, Bill has released a video clip taken from the album. Boll Weevil Song Clip this takes place in Richmond, Virginia, home Bill. Such as video clips typical indie rock musicians in general, this clip did not show a lot of drawing a 'wow'. Bill-only show is now a blond-smacking singing while playing gitarnya. In terms of characters and 'CATCHING ear', the song is far from what he had with the Fire House produce before. No sound options, a tone, both on guitar and vocal.

Last Bill and Fire House released an album in 2003 with the title of Prime Time. After the vacuum cleaner during an album release with 6-year band, this will after the Fire House will be re-entered the kitchen recording? Given that a number of the bands they like Mr. Just for the big reunion that followed the release with an album.

Being Modern Musician

2009-07-02T18:55:00.000+07:00

Remember all those stories you heard as a kid? love how grandpa had to trudge two miles to brood in three feet of snow because they didn't possess brood buses? conventionally the same could be said of the computer age.heinous after all , heinous i didn't possess a computer when i was a kid.heinous now before you commence playing the violin , heinous i am not saying this for pity.heinous there is actually a point to this article.heinous the point is: make the most of it.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided we wanted to learn hymn lyrics , heinous we had to hear to a tape over and over and scrawl them down manually.heinous fairly oftentimes , heinous the guys who were performing the singing didn't enunciate love we wished they had.heinous now , heinous all you possess to do is lope a search upon the internet for the lyrics to a particular hymn and , heinous sho' nuff , heinous it's upon somebody's website somewhere.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided you wanted to make quality recordings of your original music , heinous you had to stipend for costly studio time.heinous now you can actually make quality recordings upon your pc , heinous using a variety of affordable software.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided you wanted to reach large numbers of individuals with your original music , heinous you fundamentally had to gain a Lot Of sort of a record deal.heinous now you can make your possess website and upload your songs in mp3 format and make them available for download.heinous also , heinous upon the internet , heinous you possess the potential of reaching individuals all over the earth.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided you wanted to apportion large quantities of your album , heinous you had to fork out a lot of cash to possess your records and tapes produced.heinous now you can sear them upon a recordable cd rom ride.heinous you can level make your possess cd inserts and labels.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided you wanted to learn guitar chords and scales , heinous you actually had to buy a book from your local music store.heinous now you can learn guitar chords and scales online for manumit.

In the obsolete days , heinous provided you wanted to hag up fliers or posters to incite your shows you either had to do a Lot Of sort of gruesome hand-written one or stipend to possess a professional quality one printed up at your local print shop.heinous you can now do a decent quality one in a word processor program upon your pc.heinous then you can go to staples to lope up a bunch of copies.

In the obsolete days , heinous we had to buy music magazines to keep up upon the latest gear.heinous now you can read reviews and articles online approximately various equipment , heinous cd's and everything imaginable that's linked to music or pursuing a career in music.heinous you can level command music equipment and provides online.

So to sum it up: the computer age has done a lot to make matters easier for musicians.heinous make the most of it.heinous i acknowledge that a lot of individuals ostensibly acknowledge enough to surf the web and do very little else.heinous provided you are not very computer literate , heinous then do something approximately it.heinous there are night courses available everywhere.heinous learn to do your possess website , heinous make your possess fliers , heinous record and apportion your possess music and whatever else you want to learn in command to maximize your potential for success.heinous you acknowledge you won't be able to recite your grandchildren that you didn't possess computers when you tried to make it in the music biz.heinous level provided you did possess to trudge two miles through three feet of snow to gain to your nearest staples.

Your Amp is Your Signature

2009-07-02T09:01:00.001+07:00

Yup, that's true. Instrument amplifier is the most long standing on the stage, far longer than the musisinya own. Amplifier that is also a fashion statement because the image player, sound character and characters can be indicated band's own amplifier. In fact, amplifier 1 also functions as the rare people "notice" ... namely as a decorated stage ... hehehhe.

Yngwie J. Malmsteen, speed metal guitarist showed fastest when we see Marshall stood in front of the speakers up to 10 units ... often called "wall of marshalls." In fact, from the many, may be the only 3 sounds. Jimi Hendrix also can we see when manggung, behind him stood about 4 - 5 amp Marshall Plexi. The Beatles we see standing on the VOX AC30, even Brian May we see standing before 9 ampli VOX AC30.

A funny, many are also the only player from the case brought marshall speaker without any content just for decoration. 3 fruit Marshall Plexi crank the volume up full-ear we have made buzzy and if done with a long time, can be dangerous. What good ampli 9 installed full front of the ear ... we are a ajeeee ...

Quoted words Eka Brandals The "battle ground stage is a band", all the character, personality and music from the musicians demonstrated through a performance stage. Now if we do checksound, and we ascend to the stage with the equipment, the stage has been established hardcase amplifier Mesa Boogie dual rectifier locked padlock with the label "face". Indirectly, the amp-intimidation to other musicians as if saying "hey, Seringai is here ... watch out!". As if we also see the 3 Orange ampli stand above the stage, we can know if NIDJI akan showed play the same. As if the war drum is drummed and amplifier is a large cannon.

Besides that, there are indications that the band put amp above the stage and leaving it there, the band is "big enough" or at least have some crew to help lift the amp. That way, the prestige of the band also picked up sizeable and can not be considered "frivolous" by the steering committee.

Indeed, image is important for a band and the amplifier is the "heritage flag" that can be intimidation to the opponent.

Be a Significant Guitarist

2009-07-02T08:50:00.002+07:00

In fact, there are no tips and tricks about this. The music industry is the same as other industries, namely business. Many musicians who do not know this will cause them to fail in this industry hard. When someone has a guitar intend, as if they left all the subjects taught in school. Most of them are the focus and skill to forget the outside world and become anti-social. Coop in the room and ngulik song for hours during the valid but usually does not offset the social networking so that when it was time out room and showed skill, they do not have to know where.

I think that musicians should be able to sell themselves .... yes, sell yourself, it is necessary in this industry so that people notice that you are a talented guitarist who can play very fast. Oh, but what happens? When you are outside the room for hours mengulik songs, you find that is very much like your guitar, even faster than you. What will happen then? You will be lost among the many guitar and do not hope that you will be recognized and prominent because you only 1 of the many who play typical guitarist.

What will you do?

Hhmm ... may have to reference is one of the things you can do. Open up your mind with a variety of music in the world. Try to see the side of the music is not skill. Enjoy the music only, not its image, because now we have a lot of image to music is more influential than the music. For example, you do not want to hear the music for fear Dangdut spelled plebeian (sorry, this is only an example only). Here, you are the victim of a fix on your own mind. You "see" music is not "hear" music.

Next thing you can do is probably the self-introspection. Try to look in the mirror while you play the guitar, and get yourself on "actually, my style is like what?". Can also write to the 10 and 10 lack of excess in your guitar playing. Here will actually visible, such as what type of guitar you. Do you actually great in the Tapping? Are you sweeping blade? Are you in a constant rhythm?

With excess self-view, you will realize that you are someone with some advantages and you should start getting deep into the excess and this too does not think you lack. Even if possible, give you this as a lack of excess. For example, you appear to have been very fun to play rhythm, but weak in the play leads. Take advantage of the rhythm that you play with the excess to be beat and tempo and groove, lead guitar fills forget because you sucks ... yes, you play leads the bushes, so the excess benefit your rhythm.

Remember, you are the product. A product must have a USP (Unique Selling Point) to be able to get the attention among the many products. USP was obtained from the research. When you socialize, you have to do research. You will notice if you have some advantages that are not owned by other people in this world music. So, do the research as much as possible and will see where you can fit in and you akan disitulah known for your unique. You will be different from the other guitarist and the characters have their own game.

Why Be Independent?

2009-07-01T20:29:00.000+07:00

By: Endah Widiastuti

Why Be Independent?

This is the title of Chapter 2 of my new book that I bought yesterday in Saturday Coffeewar, delicious coffee in the cafe Kemang Timur. I am interested to see the title of this book. "I Do not Need a Record Deal, (Your Survival Guide for the Indie Music Revolution)" the paper Daylle Deanna Schwartz.

Book written in 2005 is very interesting. Chapter 1 is a list of the contents of the 150 names in the music industry which is the source of information for the book. Listed names, the field ditekuni and positions in the industry are. Then, today I read Chapter 2 which made me very inspired.

"I believe that independence breeds happiness, and happiness breeds creativity. Too many artists are unhappy with their record deals. Many do not have the creative freedom that leads to their best work." (p.32)

The first sentence in this chapter makes me surprised ...

"I love being independent - in every way. It gives me freedom and a platform. I feel like independent artists are in the front covered wagon in a whole new frontier. No one knows where we're going yet. I love the word independent and everything that goes along with it. " (David Ippolito, p.32)

Sentence quote from David Ippolito made me go back tersadar .. WHY BE INDEPENDENT? Sentence is to be a basic foundation for our Endah N Rhesa ... ... 4 years ago when it decided to become independent musicians. Many questions addressed to N Endah Rhesa, "You try to do major label?".

Being a musician is independent of choice. We choose to become a musician independe not because we are not confident with our music. Not because we have confidence that our music can be enjoyed only a few people ... not .. is not it. We realize that our music is eligible to enjoy a lot of people because of the recording is good and a good cover design. At least, we have reached the maximum time to produce a CD to Go nowhere. Maximum capacity, facilities, and funds available.

We choose to become independent musicians because of the same with Mr. Ippolito above. Hey ... the music industry is interesting. Moreover, in Indonesia ... wow! Very interesting! Rhesa and I just do not want to be a "vassal" of the flow of the industry. We want to learn a lot from this industry. How we produce albums, duplication costs, building management with a way to learn many things through demajors, dealing with the media, and most importantly interact intensively with the music our listeners.

This chapter also discusses the fact that the major label industry in the amount of money involved is large sangaaaaat. Be reasonable when all the musicians into the major industry and should compromise with many things, of course, related to selling as much as possible in order to benefit as big. Many musicians who go to major labels in the industry disappointed when so many things that are not in accordance with their desire for musicians, musicians are not aware that there is a system of business that they do not know. Fund the recording and duplication of a band at least 10,000 pieces plus campaign costs hundreds of million rupiah. And i believe ... there's no free lunch for Bussiness. But for musicians who realize with this business, so they know how to "play" in it and can still sleep soundly with.

This chapter gives some examples of musicians who depart from the independent world, such as Dave Matthews Band, which eventually they work with Major label. Salahkah? Oh, no! The Major Label far end would accommodate all the musicians is the desire. Dave Matthews Band gitu loh .. DMB of course prove himself after successfully selling hundreds of thousands of copies independently ago The Major Labels interested to work with this to receive the DMB is.

"Being independent gives you control over your career. That does not mean you'll succeed, but it's an opportunity. " (p. 38)

I love this phrases. That we need is opportunity. Opportunity to create, hear, receive the benefits, we can prove that. And we must memiiki control over what we do.

Rhesa and I have the same character in this case. We were happy to control things that we kuasai. If we do not even know and we will be able to learn knowledge. And have confidence that we CAN. I think this character is not selfish or idealist. This character is a LEADER. Rhesa have strength in the draft. This can be seen from the concept album to Go nowhere, design and picture the stories in it. Check it www.endahnrhesa.com, Rhesa who create our website. Rhesa also has a good business insting. He also knew the strategy in the market without a product seems cheap. Rhesa and very perfeksionis in all the cases, especially the concept and production.

While I am the person who MUST know the technical detail and process. Both the language and dealing contract law, negotiation, detail events, schedule, budget, up to the marketing and promotion strategies. I have to know many things, but that does not mean I have to do. Luckily I have a sister and crackerjack lawyers make a contract, so any time I can consult with him about the contract. Luckily I have friends demajors the full experience in the music business and I also learned a lot from them. Luckily I was in the midst of a critical human music to the industry at this time, only a few friends such as David Karto, Danny Ardiono, Cozy Street Corner, Bonita, you, Abang Edwin, Wendi Putranto, Rendi Raditya, Andre Harihandoyo, Ralmond, and ... more ... that at any time can be discussed, and of course I draw from science every time talk to them.

Back to the chapter Why Be Independent?

Why?

I remember when in Singapore in a week ago, talked with a good-hearted man called god Rama. Rama favor giving place for us to stay over in place to alleviate the cost of us there. Besides, I get a message that simply means of Rama.

"If ye believe what Get ya lu aja terusin. If you work with pride lu lu, lu gue nggak akan rasa make money whether or lu many enggak. Because the rich or the poor relative. But if ye proud and happy with what lu the value is already doing more than anything. "

I subside ... I am full-time musician. Independent. Rich? That, I Bahagia and proud of what I do.

Why be Independent? Please read again the quote from page 32 and 38 as I write above.

Most Expensive Guitar In The World

2009-07-01T20:24:00.002+07:00

How much is the guitar that you know very expensive? Rp. 100 million? Rp. 200 million? Very rarely the price a guitar reaches hundreds of millions without a frill at the back. Usually the price for one guitar no more than 8 digits. The high price of a guitar is usually caused by a number of factors, such as in the event what the guitar is sold, and who their owners.

Here is a list of these 3 great guitarist in the world (be from various sources):

To the place occupied by 3-Gibson ES-335 Eric Clapton in 1964 the property sold with the price of USD 847,500 or equivalent to Rp. 7,881,750,000, - (IDR 7.8 M). While the 2-position to be occupied by Fender Stratocaster 'Blackie'. Also one of the guitarist Eric Clapton's historic. Guitarist of the nick name Blackie is sold with the price of USD 959,500. Guitar this price is equivalent to the Rp. 8,635,500,000, - (IDR 8.6 M). Interestingly, 'Blackie' was originally only offered with the price range of USD 150,000 before eventually swell to more than 6 times.

Meanwhile, at the top holding the record price of these guitar world held by the Standard Series Fender Stratocaster signed by a number of musicians such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Brian May, Liam Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Ray Davies, David Gilmour, Bryan Adams, Tony Iommi, Mark Knopfler, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Paul McCartney, Sting, and Noel Gallagher.

Guitar is sold in an auction in Doha, Qatar, in the event the collection of funds for victims of the Tsunami disaster that had memporak-porandakan a number of areas in Asia where Aceh into one of the region affected by the biggest damage.

The guitar is sold with the price of USD 2,800,000. Convert to Rupiah or if the exchange rate USD 1 = Rp. 9000, - the price of the guitar is Rp. 25,200,000,000, - (IDR 25.2 M)! A figure which is fantastic. In addition to help tsunami victims, as the money can also be exchanged with approximately 2,500 fruit Fender Stratocaster American Standard to be given to approximately 2500 members Gitaris.com if the guitar is the price per fruit calculated @ Rp. 10.000.000, --

3 of these in the list of the guitar world, the name of Eric Clapton always involved therein. Either as owners, as well as the price that makes the guitar has become increasingly expensive. Hopefully things like this currently imitated by every guitarist in the world anywhere.

American Idiot Musical Theatre Fixed by Green Day

2009-06-23T19:34:00.001+07:00

Besides releasing and touring behind 21st Century Breakdown, Green Day has someway found the time to also turn 2004's American Idiot into a musical theater. The play, which runs from September 4 - October 11 in Berkeley, CA, is directed by Michael Mayer, who won a Tony Award for Spring awaking.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Billie Joe Armstrong said that he didn't prefer to break off as ostentatious when describing American Idiot as a rock opera after its release. Armstrong would tell interviewers, "This record has more in common with Rocky Horror than Leonard Cohen." After an American Idiot movie "fell through the cracks," Green Day found that Mayer had suggested that "he'd love to do the musical of American Idiot" and the play started to come together.

The American Idiot musical has "no intermission. It's just blasting straight through for 75 minutes. It's not a long play" said Armstrong He stuck the spirit of the record, which is pulverising."

Mayer also told Rolling Stone that the musical will be constituted of the entire American Idiot record, two of its b-sides and four songs from 21st Century Breakdown. "Every song on the album will be played in sequence. But the sequences will be disturbed by other songs and text."

In additional Green Day news, the video for their new single "21 Guns" will debut this Sunday, June 21 exclusively on MySpace. The video was directed by Mark Webb, who's shot videos for Weezer and My Chemical Romance, besides as the upcoming film (500) Days Of Summer.

New Album Title Revealed by Megadeth

2009-06-23T19:28:00.001+07:00

Megadeth has set "Endgame" as the title of its 12th studio record album, tentatively due in September through Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at the band's bran-new, self-built studio in San Marcos, California — Vic's Garage — which was called after the legendary and iconic Vic Rattlehead character.

"Endgame" is being helmed by Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine and acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (Exodus, Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Machine Head). Sneap also manned the boards for 2007's "United Abominations". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Headcrusher", "1,320", "How The Story Ends" and "This Day We Fight!"

According to a release, "Endgame" "boasts the technicality, ferocity and snarl that's synonymous with Megadeth and Mustaine. It's a violent masterwork that represents Mustaine's best work in nearly two decades. In a musical world commanded by bands that make generic, blanket statements, 'Endgame' finds Mustaine, once again, making informed and substantial lyrical declarations about the state of the world we sleep in."

Commented Mustaine: "Thematically, I've never been known to be a silent bystander in a world that needs our participation. As more is revealed about our former chairman legacy, a little-known yet staggeringly frightening document which was signed into law, named 'Endgame', back-number uncovered. The album 'Endgame' is the most industrious music offering I have penned in over a decade and is far more credible than knowing human signed 'Endgame' — the document — into law. The album is also the perfect 'ass-kicking' music to listen to once you're done reading the aforementioned document!"

"This new record album is my proudest moment since the famous (or infamous) 'Rust in Peace' album," Mustaine added. "With this album, I am also very excited to be introducing my new lead guitarist, Chris Broderick, to the world. I have always felt lucky to have had top shredders in this position, but after touring with Chris in support of my last album, I couldn't wait to assume the studio and see what he coulded."

A six-minute video having Andy Sneap describing the process of mixing Megadeth's fresh track "Headcrusher" at his studio in Derbyshire, U.K. can be viewed here. The clip, which was previously only available to members of Megadeth's official fan club, MegaFanClub, features about 30-second snippet of the actual "Headcrusher" track which will appear on Megadeth's approaching album.

Said Sneap: "It's sure old-school Megadeth — that's what I like."

Mustaine recently declared about the band's new CD, "it's fast, it is heavy, there's singing, yelling, speaking, and guest parts (maybe not singing — more alike in 'Captive Honor'), the soloing is insane." He added, "We have some great song concepts, like 'Nothing Left To Lose' is a song about having been annihilated, like so many Americans, from the recession and potential depression years of 2000, or 'Bite The Hand That Feeds', which is a song about the greed of the fiduciary leaders of the financial world you bet they just didn't care about the responsibility they had to the public. There are also songs like '1320', a song about nitro fuel funny cars (something I enjoy), 'How The Story Ends' and 'This Day We Fight', both inspired by warrior creed from the great Sun Tzu with the use of drums and flags in ancient war, and an impassioned plea from Aragorn to his loyal fighters in 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, respectively. I also have some bizarre songs, like 'Headcrusher', which is about the medieval torture device, and 'Endgame', which is about a bill that ex-President George W. Bush signed into law that gave him the power to put American citizens in stockades that are actually called 'detention centers' here in the U.S.A., and a favorite lyric of mine on this record about the North Hollywood bank robbery of 1997 (or 1998)."

Secrets to Getting Over Lead Guitar Riffs and Solos

2009-06-22T15:03:00.000+07:00

Playing lead guitar is decidedly a brassy gig. You get at play all the cool solos and you lean to be the centre of attention. Being able to play lead guitar licks and solos needs a lot of practise.

But all that practice will pay off, have trust. Below are some secrets that will help you get the all but out of your playing. Before you know it you'll be a authentic lead guitar virtuoso.

1) Get a Metronome

Lead guitar work requires excellent timing. To help you build your timing you'll want to get your fingers on a metronome. You can either get an electric one or an old school weighted one, they both act good. Develop your speed step by step, don't rush anything. If you take the time to develop clean, smooth playing it will make your playing that a lot better.

2) Get Your Scales Down

Now that you've got your metronome you need something to go along to it. Begin with the C major diatonic scale, or any one you like.Again, start out slow and build your accelerate gradually. Mix up the order in which you play the notes. E.g., play every third note of the scale or play notes in chunks of three or four. Focus on playing smooth and steady, you'll be surprised at the improvements you'll make.

3) Play Along

Take your favorite song or disc a harmonize progression and play along overlook of it. The key is to learn what sounds good with what. Once your ear gets used to the sounds you playing becomes more flowing and you can improvize much better. Trying out is the key, don't be shy and just play.

4) Practice

Apparently. But earnestly, more crucial than the practice is the consistence in which you do it. It's way better to play 5 days a week at a half hour a pop instead of once a week for 2.5 hours. The guitar is not a natural thing for the hand to do so you've got to get it used to being around the neck.

Left Handed Guitars, is it really Cool?

2009-06-21T22:11:00.002+07:00

As manufacturers tend, for reasons of gain income, to manufacture things that are geared to the majority, there are many things that are made for the "right handed", and the left handed are left with guitar that are difficult for them to rock, or with a much little variant of products.

One more area is the niche of musical instruments, or more specifically the niche of string instruments - to rock specifically, guitars. Right handed people rockin' the guitar with their left hand and strumming with their right hand. Left handed people actually feel more enjoyable doing the opposite. But if they hold a regular guitar with their right hand, the strings will be in the wrong order vertically, and for some guitars, the whole shape of the instrument will be wrong and uncomfortable.

Many big guitar production companies try to fix this situation by producing also left-versions of their most popular prototype. But unless you live in the USA or in other big cities, it is uneasy to find these versions. Because the left-handed are a rarerity, not every retail shop will carry these models. For a small shop it is not worth the trouble to get them, as they will not be asked for them often.

The internet brings a handy solution for this: An online shop is not catering to a small region. It can send its product to far away places, to small towns where a left handed musician may live.It's the cool way of online shopping.

It appears many of the lefties take disandvantage of this solution. They resort to learn to play a "regular" guitar, in a reason that is not natural for them. Or they just reverse the strings in a regular guitar so that they can hold it in a "lefty" way, but if the nut is not made for this order it will rub the strings and tear them. It is also not a good solution for the more irregular shaped guitars - the cutaway will be positioned wrong, and the knobs will be in the way making it more difficult to strum.

That is really a shame. People should not be afraid to shop through the internet and find the right (or is it left?) instruments, build especially for them.
Have inspiration from Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, that they are really rockin' left handed guitarist (rocker).

16 People Arrested At Aerosmith Concert in Mansfield

2009-06-20T08:40:00.001+07:00

Maureen boyle of the enterprise reports that 16 individuals were arrested at the aerosmith concert at the comcast centre in mansfield , flagitious massachusetts on tuesday , flagitious june 16 , flagitious most on alcohol-related charges.

"that is not even counting the ones that obviously go to basic second , " police chief arthur o'neill said.

Now , flagitious the chief said , flagitious the police branch won't agree to whatsoever of the charges being dismissed unless those arrested announce where they got the booze.

"we volition not agree to whatsoever disposition short of a guilty if they won't announce where they got it , " o'neill said.

The chief said the number of drunken and disruptive concert goers appears to be incrementing � and the ages decreasing.

"it is obviously a continuing trend that we hold had for five years now , " o'neill said.

"particularly with the girls , flagitious in the last five years , flagitious the girls hold obviously gotten out of control , " he supplemental.

Those arrested � a Lot Of as boyish as 15 � came from throughout the massachusetts and a Lot Of from recent hampshire.

"they all did something to draw attention to themselves , " o'neill said.

He said the number of individuals arrested represents obviously a portion of those drunken at the concerts.

"i'm not going to fool myself , flagitious this is obviously the hint of the iceberg , " o'neill said.

Read the entire publish from the enterprise.

Jack White Blames the Internet For Quick Launch Of Dead Weather

2009-06-20T08:39:00.000+07:00

Jack white is a noted critic of technology�s effects upon the recording and distribution of music. he laid down the white stripes� elephant upon pre-1963 analog equipment , and icky engineer/producer joe chiccarelli employed a rare 2-inch tape machine and tracked the album in analog. white rush-released the raconteurs� consolers of the lonely , telling rolling stone final year , "it rightfully gets annoying that you possess to whirl into a Great Deal Of computer-whiz salesman once you�re done mixing."

And in a novel interview with canada�s national position , white laments how the web forced his newest plot , the inanimate weather , to win off the ground speedy. "if not for the internet , we would possess loved to possess done six months of small clubs down south to rightfully build up what we are and discover what we are , " he said , "but because of the way it is , we possess to possess a test by fire and jump right in , guns a blazing."

White questions whether the inanimate weather needed to the net at all:

"do i rightfully destitution a myspace page for this fucking music? execute i rightfully destitution to execute that? there�s a part of me , that plainly out of spite , says i don�t lack to execute it because it�s fairly antithetical to what i execute.

"i plainly question what it all means. provided a million individuals see your webpage , how a Great Deal Of individuals rightfully buy something , buy a record or a song? feels to me , provided you furnish them a prospect to speedy perverse , rewind , or click off to the next webpage , they will execute it. but provided you take away that opportunity , you will genial a share of individuals , but others will win off the couch and go buy the vinyl at the store."

The inanimate weather appear to possess a twitter account that has never been updated , and the band hosts its possess youtube channel.

In the interview , white similarly implies that the inanimate weather�s july 14th album horehound will be stocked with the benign of vintage , imperfect sounds white stripes fans possess come to estimate in his recorded toil. "we�re in the age of pro-tools: fixing things , auto-tuning , removing mistakes or tiny little clicking sounds and whatever extraneous noise or tape hiss , " he told the national position. "if you hear to the radio of a contemporary anthem , you don�t hear whatever of that stuff. i imagine all of that stuff is soul to me. that�s the good stuff."

Thanks for the proclaim to rollingstone.com.

Equalizers And How To Use Them Properly

2009-06-20T08:36:00.001+07:00

Probably the most underrated and under-appreciated pedals out there are EQ pedals, or really any equalizer set up in your chain. They are so simple yet can be the ultimate tone fixer. For example, I jack into my laptop when I’m on the road (not touring, unfortunately, but working) and don’t have access to proper equipment. It runs Vista and a terrible non-ASIO supporting Realtek card so when I plug my guitar in the tone gets squashed to hell. Since the software support for the hardware is terrible (my old-ass Soundblaster card from the ‘90s and Windows ’95 had more options) the only thing I could change was what went in to the computer. Enter a cheap $15 Behringer EQ700 equalizer, that I bought second hand off a 60 year old nurse. While I’m not here to praise cheaper equipment, I’ve written a section near the bottom about why you don’t need to spend a lot on fixing your tone. Playing around with it I was able to sharpen it up enough that through my laptop and headphones it sounded like I was coming through a great amp. Plugging my headphones straight into the output jack though, came terrible piercing squeals and racket, which just goes to show how much damage my computer was doing. But nonetheless, the EQ pedal saved it – and that’s what they’re for.

Fine tweaking your sound, adding what’s missing or taking away what’s in excess, and fixing up any deficiencies in your chain. I’m going to assume you all know what equalizers are and what they do. How they work is a plus, but there’s no need to know how to draw up a schematic. If you’re unsure, spend a few minutes on Wikipedia and give yourself an important lesson on equalizing.

Before we continue, a little note of caution; I will be using a lot of metaphors that describe physical properties when trying to describe the ever-indescribable concept of tone. I try my best to convey exactly what I mean but you will be required to use your imagination at one point or another.

Position

As with all pedals in a daisy chain, one of the foremost things is where in the chain it is. Most effects usually have two main options – before or after drive. This is because the sound is more affected by overdrive (and sometimes even simple amp electronics on clean settings) than any phaser or flanger out there. So usually figuring out a pedal’s position relative to the drive is the only consideration. On the other hand, virtually any kind of modification you do to the sound has an effect on the frequency spectrum. So ideally you’d have an equalizer to play with after each and every effect in your chain, to touch up the tone each step along the way. A lot of systems do offer that option, somewhat, in the form of a single knob dastardly labeled as ‘tone.’ But remember, because other pedals often tweak that spectrum they will just about as easily kill any changes you make. Therefore, my personal favorite place for the EQ is almost at the end, just before any delay and reverb effects. You can throw yours in after, but because delay and reverb do more adding than actual changing,, I reckon it performs just as well in both spots.

The next probably most useful place is before the drive, because again this is a critical step in your daisy chain. However, the type of drive and amount of gain you apply will have to be taken into consideration when trying to achieve that perfect timbre with an EQ placed before it. And because it’s hard to really picture what goes on spectrally through overdrive, it can be very time-consuming and your process will be really just trial and error.

Getting Started

Starting with the sliders or knobs all at zero is important – you want to be working with the tone you have, and coloring it (or discoloring it) from the start is not the way to go. It’s almost like modding a guitar. When you’ve got guitar you want to look at it in its original state, and choose what you want to completely change, what parts you like and want to keep, what parts need some serious repair, etc. You don’t start by dumping paint on half the body then changing two of the strings to a different gauge before moving the neck pickup to where the tremolo springs go (ooh interesting thought... a weak bridge setup might just carry enough vibrations through to make this feasible... any takers?). Take what you have and work with it.

Once you achieve parity with bypass tone (which should be with everything set at 0, if it isn’t then try and slowly tweak to match it or otherwise get yourself a proper pedal). Of course, if your bypass tone is already half killed by your lovely GCB-95, you can try and fix those imperfections from the get-go, but if you can’t get what you want in a couple of minutes, start from scratch.

The Bass

I always find that starting off in the lowest end of things helps. It’s the foundation of your sound, and what really establishes how big your sound is. Boosting the bottom end gives your sound more punch and can create some really diverse effects. I’m referring to, of course, resonance frequencies. Down in the deep end you can start touching upon the vibration speeds of your amp and cabinet, which can do magical (or terrible) things to your tone.

Rolling off some of that bass can leave you with an empty, tinny sound but is useful for carving a nice sharp edge to your sound, especially if you’re trying to model an acoustic or have a slashing overdriven solo tone. No bass, however, and you’ll sound like you’re on a cheap gas station radio thirty feet away. Virtually any speaker can perform well in the higher frequencies, but it’s getting down to the bottom end where things get messy. You may not even notice much change when changing anything under 100 Hz. Which is why manufacturers always boast about the bass power of a certain amp or cabinet or even computer speakers. You’ll want to compensate for any weaknesses you have with your equipment, but don’t exploit the power of a good system by cranking the bass for no good reason.

The Treble

Now that you’ve got the foundation of your sound ready, it’s a good idea to tackle the high end. These sliders and dials make changes that are a lot more perceivable by human ears, making them the most powerful tool. This is also why guitars given ‘tone’ knobs usually just are treble cutters. Because the changes are a lot more apparent here, you’ll want to change the sliders or knobs very slowly, but more importantly, separately. Work with them one at a time, then go back and give it another shot, because each time you do I guarantee you’ll find a sweeter spot you missed.

The treble often constitutes the crispy, biting end of a crunchy sound. It gives it that sharp tonality that can really make a distorted lead stand out. Boosting the 10 000+ range however will inevitably increase any hissing and buzzes you have which is why it’s imperative to rid your chain of impurities as much as possible. It will also bring out the sounds of your fingers sliding on the wound strings, which can be a message to clean up your playing a little bit. Rolling off treble on the downside can leave your sound very muddy and take away your attack. Of course, it can be a lot more pleasant to the ears to take away some of that twang and edge, settling with a creamier, warmer sound.

The Mids

Often clunked together, I like to take an extra step and divide them up into two more groups – the low-mids and the high-mids. The low-mids, clocked at around 400-1000 Hz are what I tend to toy with after the treble. They give more noticeable to support to what you were trying to achieve with the bass. Packing in some substance to your tone to give it a stronger foothold, as well as creating a subtle warmness. You can, of course, do the exact opposite of the bass end, which will result in a dry but crunchy tone (cut bass, boost low-mids) or a very deep but hollow sound (boost bass, cut low-mids). Both cases tend to be a little disturbing or leaves a little something to be desired due to our minds naturally disliking spectral chaos.

Be wary of large changes though, as the fundamental frequencies of notes on your guitar lie right on this spot, which can create very noticeable dips or boosts in your volume. Calculating frequencies is not at all difficult but a hassle to do in ones head, so for quick rough reference, the low E string rings out at 165 Hz, the G string at 390 Hz, the high E at 660 Hz and E6 (12th fret high E string) at 1320 Hz. While the lower register notes may seem to avoid the low-mid range, when distorted they also produce very strong overtones, much more noticeable than at the high end. Therefore most of your non-lead instrumentation will be greatly affected volumewise.

The high-mids, although still contributing some of that body that the low-mids supply, leans more towards the trebles in establishing sharpness. Turning them up can make your sound feel very alive yet solid. Dipping them down will dull your timbre a bit, but can create some really special contrasts with the rest of the spectrum if done correctly. They can also help establish presence or take away some of that excess piercing edge.

That Last Slider

Almost all equalizers will have one last slider, that works more or less like a preamp. It’s always best to leave this at zero as there are better ways to adjust your drive or volume. Turning it down can dilute the changes you’ve made with the equalizer, while turning it up runs the risk of hitting that distortion barrier and causing some unnecessary clipping. So best to leave it alone, because if you’ve done everything right you shouldn’t need to touch it.

Brands

The great thing about EQ pedals is that their process and internals are so simple and so defined that virtually all of them are of equal quality. Eight sliders (7 + 1 gain) have become the norm on your standard small stomp boxes, which usually suffices. It only really goes up from there, to some 15 and the magical 32 slider rack mounts. Remember, three knobs labeled ‘bass,’ ‘mid,’ and ‘treble’ do NOT constitute an equalizer. Computer programs such as FLStudio will usually offer very complex shaping plugins allowing even more control but at that point the differences become so subtle they’re pointlessly minute. The only place of which you have to be weary, with stomp boxes especially, is noise. Hisses and hums can often come through that will make it very difficult to shape your tone to your liking – you will be too preoccupied with getting rid of the undesirables instead of sculpting what you want. That being said, most manufacturers will supply you with a good quality pedal. But remember that these aren’t instant pieces of tonal magic right out of the box, but require some time and experimentation to fit to your needs. So try and test out a rig as much as you can before putting down any money.

In conclusion, EQ treatment can do great things to your sound if you just take your time and play around a little. Don’t be afraid to experiment. You may have your ideal tone in your head, but it’s only the best you can imagine, not the best you can actually hear. Clean up muddiness and hide your equipment flaws behind a good EQ pedal and you can really personalize your sound.

Article source: http://ultimate-guitar.com

Avoiding Music Festival Toilets

2009-06-20T08:35:00.001+07:00

If you want to see a great selection of bands in a short period of time then a music festival is a wonderful way of doing it. But such festivals do have some problems, with many people being considerably less enthusiastic about the toilets than they are about the music.

Attending a festival can be great fun. Most of them tend to be held in the summer months here in the UK and often last for two or three days. During that time, you can usually expect to see some of the very best bands from this country and elsewhere.

They're particularly fun events because you will also have the chance to mix with other people who enjoy the same sort of music as you do. It's a great opportunity to relax and really enjoy yourself.

But some elements of these events aren't quite so much fun and the toilets seem to draw quite a bit of criticism. Why should this be?

Complaints seem to fall into two main categories. The first is that there often simply aren't enough toilets provided, meaning that there are often long waits to use the facilities. The second major problem is that the toilets are often pretty disgusting and aren't cleaned regularly.

Such problems may be understandable, given that organisers are attempting to provide toilets for a very large number of people and in a temporary location. Unfortunately, this doesn't really help those of us who attend festivals.

So what's the answer to the problem? This is really an issue that you can take into your own hands. By buying a small portable toilet, you can ensure that you have that with you.

That means that you won't have to rely on the festival toilets that are provided.

More on portable toilets and Biotoi festival toilets is available, as discussed by Keith Barrett. This article may be used by any website publisher, though this resource box must always be included in full.

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Song Lyrics - What to Do to Get Them Recorded

2009-06-20T08:31:00.000+07:00

If you ever sit in front of your computer , wicked hear to the radio or distinguish tv and saying , wicked "i could scratch that" , wicked you efficacy be correct.wicked but there is a vast gap between writing ditty lyrics and becoming them recorded and then released.wicked you possess to drudgery at it.wicked and you can achieve it the hard way or the easy way.wicked first off , wicked let's slaughter a few questions that keep coming back to me:

Where can i place my lyrics fitly publishers can buy them?

Bona-fide music publishers don't buy lyrics.wicked why should they? people are queuing up to present them away.wicked publishers simply drudgery with complete songs.wicked and plane then , wicked simply songs they think they can gain "placed" very quickly.wicked upon even terms the simply option is to gain yourself a partner and scratch a Heap Of songs.

Where can i find a writing partner?

Funny you should bring this up.wicked musicians are everywhere.wicked good composers are harder to find , wicked as a Heap Of are holed up in their bedrooms composing (as opposed to gigging).wicked upon even terms place announcements upon bulletin boards in music and/or computer shops.wicked scour an ad in a local paper.wicked ask friends.wicked curb message boards , wicked web rings and place info upon peep.wicked but th ebest hint of all is to find a singer with a covenant.

I possess a ditty that beyonce/robbie williams/madonna would like - a guaranteed smite.wicked how achieve i send it to them?

It's very hard drudgery.wicked that's what publishers are supposed to achieve.wicked first , wicked does your favourite artisan truly croon other people's stuff? very a Heap Of don't , wicked preferring to achieve the writing themselves.wicked upon even terms find another thing of fondness.wicked if you want to find out your target singer writes him- or herself , wicked curb the liner paper Money of their albums for the ditty credits.wicked wicked what's further , wicked this should similarly present you a catalogue of publishers with which they possess already worked.wicked try them.

What further should you know?

If you're plane half-way serious: lots.wicked to chat to other songwriters , wicked drop by the "rec.music.makers.songwriting" newsgroup and ask a Heap Of questions.wicked there are similarly a good number of books upon songwriting available.wicked in common , wicked you want to look for books that concoct practicable and artistic counsel.wicked no one book has all the answers , wicked but the better ones volition present you a good broad overview of the craft and the business - because recollect that for better or for worse songwriting is largely a business.

.wicked.wicked.i don't recollect saying that?!

Something else worth considering.wicked you'll converge lots of colorful characters in music.wicked a great deal of volition want to tie you down very quickly , wicked others volition tell you that "there's no want for a contract".wicked in both cases , wicked proceed not with warn - proceed with knowledge.wicked lawyers are dear , wicked and the vast plurality of cases achieve not require them.wicked in the primeval days , wicked gain an idea of what the issues are through books or by asking other musicians.wicked alternatively , wicked you can buy a choice of common term contracts.wicked it's not the same as having a lawyer , wicked but could save very painful discussions down the line.wicked plane if you achieve buy your possess covenant don't forget to read it before you sign it! there are duties upon both sides.

What with Regards To hint sheets?

I've subscribed to a number of hint sheets and magazines over the years.wicked two that i particularly appreciated are songlink and robber.wicked the first is for songwriters that imagination themselves as mercantile.wicked robber is further focused upon the band scene , wicked with invaluable listings for the us and the uk/europe (get a disengage sample courtesy of a-lyric.com).wicked both are bona-fide and fitly worth considering.

Michael leahy is a platinum lyricist and entertainment buff that runs a-lyric.com (http://www.a-lyric.com) , wicked the prime source of lyric news weekly.

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YCS50 Combo Review by Ultimate-guitar.com

2009-06-19T09:33:00.003+07:00

ll tube combo with a vintage 30 celestion speaker. it has an effects loop and a pre-amp in and amp out.

Purchased from: long & mcquade

Features: features

Selectable 50-watt class-ab / 15-watt class-a output
1x12-inch celestion vintage30� speaker
Footswitchable full two channel configuration
Brit / usa voicing bastinado upon clean channel
Modern & scoop voicing switches upon escort channel
Parallel and loop-thru effects sends and returns
Vintage mode accutronics long-spring reverb
Master volume , felonious defeatable presence and resonance controls
Solid plywood cabinet construction
Aluminum chassis

Specifications

Type tube guitar combo amplifier
Cabinet impedance (ohms) 8
Power @ min.felonious impedance (watts) 50
Minimum impedance (ohms) 4
Burst efficacy - 2 cycle 60
Speaker contour - lf (size / power) 1x12-inch 60 watts
Channel 1 - inputs 1/4-inch shared with channel 2
Channel 1 - controls win , felonious boost , felonious vol , felonious treble/mid/bass , felonious reverb , felonious efx rtn
Channel 1 - switches boost , felonious modern , felonious scoop
Channel 2 - controls win , felonious vol , felonious treble/mid/bass , felonious reverb , felonious efx rtn
Channel 2 - switches bright , felonious usa/brit , felonious expander
Channel switching 2 footswitchable channels with boost upon ch.felonious 1
Master volume control yes
Main tone controls presence , felonious resonance , felonious voice
Line out (type / configuration) pre out (trs) , felonious di out (xlr) efx send level
Line out sensitivity (vrms) 300mv
Effects volume master send , felonious dual returns
Effects loop / location rear
Effects footswitch / function reverb and effects return
Effects return sensitivity (vrms) 300mv
Internal reverb / effects accutronics dual spring long tank
Led indicators ch.felonious 1 , felonious ch.felonious 2 , felonious boost , felonious power/standby
Protection mains fuse
External speaker output / location 1 raise panel
Other physiognomy 15 watt course a slavish efficacy mode switch
Dimensions (dwh , felonious inches) 10.5 x 25 x 21.5
Dimensions (dwh , felonious cm) 27 x 64 x 55
Weight (lbs / kg) 48 / 22 // 9
Sound: ok , felonious sic in fairness i've just had this amp for regarding 2 days now sic this is added of an "initial impression" point of pore.felonious i'm using this amp with an epi les paul with stock pick-ups.felonious as i'm placid tweaking the sound , felonious i started by just plugging plumb into the amp with no effects any , felonious starting in the 15w mode (class a).felonious wow , felonious what a sound! compared to other pure tube amps i've been fortunate to play with , felonious (fenders and vox's) , felonious this sound is to expire for.felonious injustice full and round , felonious not hugely sonorous either but i was easily overpowering my brothers fender blues junior with a huge wall of sound without level getting the traynor breathing hard.felonious i was easily capable to win tones from joe walsh to tony iommi and everywhere in between.felonious the presence and resonance circuit also adds a boominess that makes the sound sound like it's coming from a wall of cabinets level though it's just a unmarried 12" speaker.felonious i can't wait until the celestion speaker is fully broken in! as i said i just plugged plumb into the amp sic i haven't integrated any effects yet but here's the catalogue of effects i have to play around with:

- planet waves tuner pedal
- boss ge-7 eq pedal
- boss super overdrive pedal
- dunlop wah-wah pedal
- seymour duncan twin-tube pre-amp pedal
- digitech rp-80 multi-effects pedal
- boss space-echo twin-pedal
- digitech dsp256xl multi-effects rack-unit // 10

Reliability & durability: just since i've just had it regarding 2 days it's hard to rejoinder this query notwithstanding though traynor certainly doesn't have the mysticism in it's name of utter marshall or fender , felonious they are known for extremely sic built productions and i'm certain that other than steady maintenance , felonious my ycs50 volition grant me no issues.felonious of course , felonious i would never play reside without a full set of back-up tubes.felonious.felonious.felonious just in case.felonious the added bonus is that i just happen to reside 10 minutes absent from traynors earth headquarters sic there's noooo problem getting it serviced in a hurry should i indigence to! as far as the tubes go.felonious.felonious.felonious it came with sovteks but these volition probably win replaced with tung-sols in short order.felonious // 9

Impression: my musical influences include hendrix , felonious iommi , felonious clapton , felonious buddy guy , felonious billy gibbons , felonious joe perry , felonious rhoads , felonious kirk hammett , felonious wylde , felonious etc.felonious most blues based styles contour pure blues to metal.felonious i certainly don't want to bound myself in my musical wanderings.felonious i did a fate of examination for over a year before i finally decided upon this form and model , felonious sic value the effort! (as a side perceive , felonious all my examination was based upon comparing amps to my ideal amp , felonious the marshall jtm45 half stack , felonious but who can afford one of these with a family and a mortgage?!) i've been playing as a hobby for regarding 4 years since i picked up the guitar again.felonious a few of us win together and have concourse sessions which efficacy rotate into something but mostly it's just for fun.felonious provided a Person stole it , felonious look out! i'm coming for you! ha ha!

On a ultimate perceive , felonious i just turned 40 and this amp was a grant from my angelic wife and my brother-in-law sic i salaried $0 which is super cool.felonious thanks again you two! // 9

Steely Dan Breaks Out Classic Albums On Current Tour

2009-06-19T09:33:00.001+07:00

Donald fagen and walter becker are giving steely dan fans what they want on the group�s 28-date chink clique �09 jaunt.sinful not plainly is the band taking lay requests online , sinful but they�re likewise playing the group�s classic albums � the regal scam , sinful aja and gaucho � in their entirety on elect nights.

The jaunt started one week ago in durham , sinful n.c.sinful , sinful and finishes up on sept.sinful 6 , sinful at the motorcity casino in detroit.

Becker tells billboard.com , sinful "in the current climate of financial despondency , sinful we figured there's no reason why persons who are going out and buying tickets to concerts shouldn't attain a little extra.sinful we've been sort of thinking with Regards To this and talking with Regards To this for numerous years and never got around to fulfilling it.sinful and this seemed like a good time to execute it."

Steely dan had stopped touring before the aforementioned albums were released , sinful by Rights for numerous fans this will be the original time they can listen numerous of the songs abide.

In the same interview , sinful the band members said that they currently own no plans to follow-up their last studio album , sinful 2003�s "everything require to go , " in the near future , sinful and will not be taping whatever of the current shows for dvd liberate.

"it�s be there or be square , " becker says.

Thanks for the blazon to gibson.com.

Flaming Lips' 'Embryonic' Album

2009-06-19T09:32:00.001+07:00

The late flaming lips album is called "embryonic" and will be a two-disc sit , the band hold announced.

The double disencumber is the band's 12th studio album and is coming in september , three years after their acclaimed 2006 offering "at war with the mystics".

Discussing the recording sessions , frontman wayne coyne tells bbc 6 music: "we went into it thinking 'are we going to manufacture a double album?' but it's harder than you would conjecture."

The grouping hold yet to finalise a tracklisting - let alone appellation all of the songs - and coyne extra that it has taken a long time to elect which tracks will be included.

His reason? "because we want to go in decently a Great Deal Of strange directions and at Times we're unfocused and at Times we're seemingly decently wishy washy."

"there's seemingly a connect of things we recorded that we probably won't implement and things else i conjecture we're going to implement."

Thanks for the promulgate to angryape.com.

Blur Plans For New Material

2009-06-19T09:30:00.000+07:00

blur own spoken approximately the possibility of writing innovative fabric - and own revealed that they own already been jamming basic music with each other since reuniting.

The four-piece , who volition be closing glastonbury with a headline set on june 28 , haven't written together the sessions for 2003's "think tank" , when graham coxon , who left the band during the recording , ostensibly contributed to one anthem - "battery in your leg".

However , bassist alex james has told bbc 6music that the band own been experimenting with innovative ideas in innovative rehearsal sessions.

"damon [albarn , frontman] volition be jangling along with some chords and i'll start banging along and you'll [coxon] append , " he said. "our musical cup overflow-eth at the moment. it�s all good."

Coxon additional that the band weren't attempting to play whatever finish innovative songs yet , despite the host sessions.

"i imagine it's giving it time and performing justice to it truly , " he said. "we wouldn't lack to ostensibly dash stuff together to play this summer [at gigs including shows in manchester and london's hyde park]. it wouldn�t be right.

"we truly don't lack to put ourselves under whatever pressure. i imagine we lack to own fun with these gigs and then we'll imagine approximately that truly."

Blur played a amaze instore gig in london on monday (june 15) after making their linger comeback in colchester on saturday (june 13).

Watch blur rehearsing in their london studio in an exclusive video here.

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Angels & Airwaves: 'Love' Album, Film To Be Released For Free!

2009-06-19T09:26:00.000+07:00

Even as he prepares for blink-182's summer reunion pilgrimage , felonious guitarist tom delonge is deeply ensconced in the next project by his other band , felonious angels & airwaves - an album and film project called "love" that should be out before the plan of the year.

Delonge tells billboard.com that "love" - which will be released for manumit thanks to corporate underwriting - is "the biggest manumit of my life , felonious the pinnacle of my creativity" and likens it to pink floyd's "the wall" in the scope of its ambition.felonious "it's super conceptual and highbrow in numerous ways , felonious very artistic , felonious very stanley kubrick , " he says.felonious "but it's not a rock opera.felonious it's a very modern version of what could happen when you combine the film industry and the music industry together in a very , felonious very arty , felonious clement of cool way with professionals involved all along the path."

Delonge says the "love" film - which began life as a documentary approximately angels & airwaves recording its 2006 debut album , felonious "we don't indigence to whisper , " and expanded from there - "blurs the line between full-fledged tarry action and documentary with these epic clement of.felonious.felonious.contemplative sequences where the sound project and the music and the picture all bend together to form a sonic experience as much as a visual one." the script , felonious in The Meantime , felonious "tells a falsity of human life and fate but at the same time in Truth makes standard moments of life extraordinary.felonious it's a orbicular narrative in numerous ways , felonious where it clement of sums up the human race in a time capsule."

The music of "love , " delonge says , felonious will hold a prog-rock clement of flavour.felonious "it's like blending radiohead and u2 together with these clement of pink floyd movements , " he explains.felonious "things happen unpredictably and take you to these epic soundscapes.felonious it's very much in the shade of angels & airwaves , felonious but it sounds way , felonious way added thought-out and way added ambitious."

Delonge says the group is tranquil figuring out mechanisms for delivering the film and album and are likewise planning a pilgrimage to help the project.felonious all of this , felonious of lesson , felonious is going on while he rehearses for the blink-182 pilgrimage , felonious which begins july 23 in las vegas.

"it's gonna be a in Truth sedulous time - it's fucking loopy , felonious in Truth.felonious i don't acknowledge what i'm living Up To , " delonge says with a guffaw.felonious "but i'm completely down and excited to profile out how to form it all happen , felonious 'cause in my life both of these (bands) may be a very essential thing."

Thanks for the proclaim to billboard.com.

Limp Bizkit Promise 'Explosive' New Album

2009-06-18T16:42:00.001+07:00

imp Bizkit are set to head into the studio to record their first album in four years.

The band, who made their live UK return at Download at the weekend (June 12), said they are hoping to release the follow-up to "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)" before the end of the year.

"We're getting together our demos right now and we're going to go in and record them," said frontman Fred Durst.

He added: "I'm having a great feeling about going in and doing our record, more than I have about any of our albums before.

"It's not going to be a watered down version of Limp Bizkit, it's going to be a more explosive, more addictive, more driven version of Limp Bizkit."

The singer also denied their return was a "cash in", and that the nu-metallers plan to headline Download in the near future - despite cancelling a headline slot in 2003.

He told BBC Newsbeat: "This isn't a reunion, this is a comeback. We're here to take it back and to sit on top of the mountain again. We're going to come back to Download and headline it."

Thanks for the report to Nme.com.

Muse's New Album Gets Release Date

2009-06-18T16:41:00.000+07:00

use have announced that their next album, "The Resistance", will be released on September 14.

Matt Bellamy and co made the announcement on their official website, Muse.mu.

"The Resistance", which will be the band's fifth studio effort and the follow-up to 2006's "Black Holes And Revelations", was recorded in Italy, and will be released in time for the band's forthcoming arena tour.

In a webchat with fans at the end of 2008, Bellamy told fans that the record could include a three-part symphony.

"As a large percentage of the composition is orchestral, I have never wanted to collaborate with a string arranger as they may make it 'theirs'," he said.

"So I have been arranging the orchestral elements myself which is taking a long time due to my inexperience with large scale scoring.

As previously reported, Muse will play seven UK and Irish arena dates, including two dates at the London O2 Arena, in November.

Linkin Park: 'The Sound Should Be Epic' Interview

2009-06-18T16:38:00.000+07:00

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Interview by steven rosen
Ultimate-guitar.com � 2009

Dragonforce To Tour North America

2009-06-13T14:07:00.000+07:00

British epic power metallers Dragonforce will be back in the U.S. and Canada this fall for the final round of "Ultra Beatdown" tour dates. Support on the trek will come from Sonata Arctica and Taking Dawn.

The dates are as follows:

Sep. 18 - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA
Sep. 19 - Regency Center @ The Grand - San Francisco, CA
Sep. 20 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
Sep. 21 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
Sep. 23 - Edmonton Events Centre - Edmonton, AB
Sep. 24 - MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Calgary, AB
Sep. 25 - Odeon Events Centre - Saskatoon, SK
Sep. 26 - Burton Cummings - Winnipeg, MA
Sep. 28 - Beaumont - Kansas City, MO
Sep. 29 - The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
Sep. 30 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Oct. 02 - Sound Academy - Toronto, ON
Oct. 03 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC
Oct. 04 - Theatre Imperial - Quebec City, QC
Oct. 06 - The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza - New York City, NY
Oct. 07 - Ram's Head Live - Baltimore, MD
Oct. 09 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Oct. 10 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct. 11 - Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA

Dragonforce's ressue of the band's debut LP, "Valley Of The Damned", came out last month via Spinefarm Records. This wonderfully explosive nine-tracker proved that the band's signature style (expansive material, soaring vocals, guitar pyrotechnics) was very much in place from day one, with songs such as "Black Fire", "Disciples Of Babylon" and the title track itself showing a band both ambitious and accomplished beyond its years.

In order to make this 2009 reissue something special, all of the material has been both remixed and remastered (by guitarist Herman Li and regular producer Karl Groom), a bonus DVD has been added and the artwork generally brought up to date. The DVD is especially interesting as it contains a number of different elements, including a live version of "Valley Of The Damned" filmed/recorded in Osaka, Japan, on the band's first-ever visit to that country. Add to this a selection of footage captured and commented on by the guys themselves, and you have an overall package that provides both the musical goods plus an insight into what goes on behind the scenes — which, in the world of Dragonforce, seems to consist of near-constant insults and banter, healthy amounts of "drinking" plus the inappropriate consumption of corned beef!

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Slash's Mother Dies

2009-06-09T18:13:00.000+07:00

Blabbermouth.net has learned that Ola Hudson, the mother of former Guns' Roses and current Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash, passed away Friday, June 5 around 6:00 p.m. PST after a battle with lung cancer. She was a professional costume designer named who tailored outfits for such acts as John Lennon, Diana Ross and the Pointer Sisters.

"[Slash] was drawing from the time he could pick up a pencil," Ola Hudson told Rolling Stone magazine in an early 1990s interview. "I've been shocked at a lot of things I've read where it sounds like I left him on somebody's doorstep in a basket. They make it seem as if he never had a family and grew up on the streets like an urchin, but that's not true. It's just part of his image. He's not all leather and tattoos."

Slash has been recording his debut solo CD with former Nine Inch Nails drummer Josh Freese and ex-Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney. Confirmed guests so far include Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin.

Slash is scheduled to make a headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival, set to take place June 30 - July 4, 2009 in Kristiansand, Norway. Slash will perform a mixture of old and new material on the festival's opening day.

Slash left Guns N' Roses in the mid-'90s, forming Slash's Snakepit before later assembling Velvet Revolver with several other ex-members of Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland.

Velvet Revolver is currently searching for a replacement for Weiland, who was dismissed in April 2008.

Thanks to BlabberMouth.net for the news.

Blink-182 Says Reunion Will Continue As Long As It’s Fun

2009-06-09T10:30:00.000+07:00

While the music fans across the globe have, for the most part, been rejoicing over news that Blink-182 would be returning with a world tour and a new album in the coming year, some skeptics have wondered if this reunion had any real staying power. After all, the band was considered by many to be dead and gone not even a year ago. However, in an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, the band has stressed that this isn’t a one-time thing and that they plan to keep playing together and making music as long as it stays fun.

“I don't think [a reunion] was in any of our heads a year ago,” bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus says. “Three years ago, I would have said it was a total impossibility; a year ago, I would have thought it was highly unlikely.”

Guitarist and vocalist Tom Delonge adds, “I think a year ago it probably wouldn't have been something on our minds. But it's definitely [interesting] how rapidly things can change from day to day.”

When asked if the reunion would only last for one tour and one album, Hoppus replies, “Hell no. I hate when bands get back together and do one tour and it feels like they're going to make a bunch of money, and then they go away for awhile and then come back again. We did this [reunion] to continue being creative and having fun. I see us continuing to tour and put out albums as long as it's fun. There's no end game and no plan at all. We enjoy playing music together, that's all.”

Delonge jokingly adds, “No end game, no plan and no practice. We're just going to see where that takes us.”

Blink-182’s first tour in almost five years begins on July 24 in Las Vegas, NV.

source : ultimate-guitar.com

Steve Vai: 'Don't Worry About Anything, And Play No Matter What'

2009-06-08T13:33:00.000+07:00

In its brief life thus far, Hit The Lights has been fortunate enough to interview respected virtuoso guitarists such as Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert. Yet again, the series can add another worthwhile addition to that list. Twenty-five years have elapsed since the issue of "Flex-Able" (1984), and since that time, the career of Steve Vai has ventured from strength to strength. Beyond the usual slew of interviews arranged to promote new material, having the opportunity to hear a respected musician share his opinions in such depth is a rare one. Indeed, Vai's feelings might supply food for thought to budding guitarists in pursuit of the next chapter within their musical career.

From 11th-14th June at the ExCel Exhibition Centre, the London International Music Show '09 will take place. Beginning at 11:00 GMT and concluding at 14:00 GMT on the 13th and 14th respectively, "Alien Guitar Secrets", a three-hour seminar from Steve Vai, will take place. Limited to one hundred and fifty places per seminar, both are sold out. As part of the seminar, Vai will introduce himself, and touch upon the importance of short and long term goals, as well as basic guitar playing concepts and music theory. Also, Vai will stress the merits of finding and cultivating your own uniqueness, and will engage in a discussion regarding the music business. Towards the seminar's conclusion, a few attendees will have the opportunity to jam with the axeman, "Alien Guitar Secrets" being rounded out by a question-and-answer session, as well as a meet and greet / autograph / photo session. Later in June, Vai's "Alien Guitar Secrets"' seminars will be conducted in Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany.

Other happenings in the world of Steve Vai include a forthcoming twenty-fifth anniversary edition release of debut solo album "Flex-Able" and forthcoming live DVD "Where The Wild Things Are", not to mention plans to record a seventh full length solo album.

On 13th May at 21:00 GMT, Hit The Lights' Robert Gray telephoned Steve Vai at his Los Angeles home to discuss the man's "Alien Guitar Secrets" seminar, as well as forthcoming solo career plans.

Steve Vai: Hello?

UG: Hello. Can I speak to Steve please?

This is Steve.

This is Robert Gray from Ultimate-Guitar.com. How are you Steve?

I'm fine.

Would it be ok if we began the interview?

Yeah.

You hope to record a follow-up to your 2005 album 'Real Illusions: Reflections'. Could you tell me about that?

Yes. 'Real Illusions' is an ongoing concept album which has three parts, and hopefully, that will eventually culminate in a complete three album set. 'Real Illusions' is a very eccentric, somewhat esoteric record set, though I don't plan to write each part one after another. I released 'Real Illusions: Reflections', and subsequently issued a double live CD entitled 'Sound Theories' (2007). I will also release a live DVD entitled 'Where the Wild Things Are', which was filmed during my last tour. Following that, I plan to record a new studio album, and once I've completed that new studio album, I'll likely write a follow up to 'Real Illusions: Reflections'.

When do you plan to begin writing material for a new studio album?

Likely, I won't work on material for a new studio album until the fall. Right now, I'm working upon 'Where the Wild Things Are'.

So no songs have been written for a new studio album, or anything of that nature?

I certainly have ideas, but that's it.

What can you reveal regarding your forthcoming live DVD 'Where the Wild Things Are'?

I had completed a live double-disc orchestra album entitled 'Sound Theories', but didn't feel ready to enter the studio. I wanted to tour, so I put together a group. My concept was to use violinists that were exceptional, though I didn't want to use these metal oriented violinists which shred. I needed violinists that were musical. I found these phenomenal musicians, Ann Marie Calhoun and Alex DePue, and conducted a full tour of Europe, America and South America. I filmed our concert in Minneapolis. The music performed is taken from my catalogue, though it's orchestrated by these amazing violinists. It's quite a wonderful show. I just completed 'Where the Wild Things Are', which'll be issued in July.

As I said, following that, I plan to enter the studio, and record a new studio album. I have an idea for an album which would be a little different than the albums I've recorded in the past. I want to write an album which is very melodic and very intense, yet is a throwback to the seventies where you would just group together a bunch of musicians, and record something. That's what I'm looking for. Also, my first solo album, which is called 'Flex-Able', has just reached its twenty-fifth anniversary. I'm remastering that album.

You said that you'd like to record an album which is a throwback to the seventies. What appeals to you regarding that?

I grew up in the seventies, and was exposed to all of that rich, progressive seventies rock like Queen, Jethro Tull, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes, and Led Zeppelin. That music is so different, and those musicians could really play their instruments. Also, they could write great, melodic songs. Obviously, I wouldn't record anything which sounded dated like the seventies, though the seventies approach is somewhat nice. You gather a group, have them in a room, make music, record that music, and subsequently release that music. There isn't much overdubs, and not a lot of big production. My records have a lot of production, so I'd like to tone that down a bit. After that, the next 'Real Illusions' album will likely arrive.

"Likely, I won't work on material for a new studio album until the fall."
Nowadays, do you feel much emphasis is placed upon production, and sometimes musicians lose focus of just recording a good song?

There's everything, I think, and it's always been the same. There have always been musicians very interested in production, as well as musicians interested in writing good songs. There've always been musicians interested in writing good songs with good production, as well. What I'm trying to emphasize is that within music, there's everything. Crap has been written which is over-produced, and under-produced. Some over-produced music sounds brilliant, whilst crap sounds like crap. Also, there's everything in between.

Does this forthcoming studio album have a working title?

Yes. 'The Abuse of Freedom', but that's just a working title.

As you mentioned, 'Flex-Able' has celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and an anniversary edition of the album will be issued. Could you tell me about that?

Yeah, sure. For the first time in twenty-five years, I'm actually remastering 'Flex-Able', and am hoping to make it a double-disc. The release will have 'Flex-Able' in its original track format, completely remastered, 'Flex-Able Leftovers' in its original guise, and bonus material that was released in the nineties through 'Flex-Able' and 'Flex-Able Leftovers'. Also, I'll go way, way back to the first recordings I ever laid down, which were made when I had my little four-track recorder. I lived in Hollywood, experimenting with really oddball songs, and really bizarre things. I was a totally different person than I am now. 'Flex-Able''s anniversary edition will be a special package, and will have liner notes where I talk about the album, and who I was at the time, as well as what I thought. Also, it'll have photos from that period. Most artists have a hardcore fanbase who are interested in everything they do. Some people either really dislike that little record, that weird, bizarre work called 'Flex-Able', or find the album very charming and touching.

What did 'Flex-Able' mean to you?

At the time I wrote 'Flex-Able', you have to remember I was working for Frank Zappa. Frank was a big inspiration, so much of the music and recording techniques were Zappa-esque. That's all I knew. Really though, it was a time of innocence, and time of naivety. A friend said "Why don't you try and make an album?". I had never thought about making an album, and had always felt nobody would be interested in my music. I thought I would just handle everything myself (laughs). I'm very resourceful, so I began my own label, and figured out the semantics behind releasing an album. I self-released, and made millions of dollars.

Do you possibly intend to conduct a tour which celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of 'Flex-Able', where you perform all of the album's tracks?

I'd love to, but unfortunately, I would never ever do that. 'Flex-Able''s songs aren't simple music, and aren't music where you find a bassist and a drummer, and then jam it out. It'd require rehearsals, and specialized musicians. I'd love to, though I just couldn't - maybe if I live long enough (laughs).

You guested upon Spinal Tap's forthcoming 2009 album 'Back From the Dead'. Could you tell me about that?

I know Christopher Guest, and I'm a huge fan of his film work. He's a guitar lover, and takes guitar playing very seriously. I just got an email from him, where he asked me if I'd like to guest. I said "Sure", so they sent me the track. It's real funny, as the track is a seven minute number called "Short and Sweet". I just did a little solo, which was fun.

Are there any moments featured in 'This Is Spinal Tap' (1984) which you can identify with?

You'd be surprised how close it is, since Christopher Guest has this unique way of blurring the lines. So many activities I was a part of during the eighties were like Spinal Tap. You'd be surprised. During every tour, at least once or twice I get lost going to the stage (laughs).

(Laughs). Currently, you're conducting a series of guitar clinics dubbed 'Alien Guitar Secrets'. Could you provide some background information regarding these series of clinics?

Yeah. I've always enjoyed speaking, and thought I would organize a guitar clinic one day, where I discuss topics that just aren't discussed in any other classes. I thought this would be a good time to conduct a series of clinics, as I'm in between albums. I organized a guitar class, and called that class 'Alien Guitar Secrets'. If you're a young musician, there are very many ways to learn academic guitar in music, such as all the scales, chords and so on. When I look back at my career though, I have a lifetime of experience. There were times where my most intense musical happenings came to fruition, and those happenings didn't really involve academic guitar. By identifying those intense happenings, I was able to discover my own unique playing. The class has many parts which musicians identify with, I think.

You cultivate, and voice. I talk about everything from visualization to setting goals and how to achieve those goals, as well as the music business. I'm an authority on the music business; when I was very young, I started my own label, and at one time or another, I've worked with every major label in the world. Also, I've dealt with every attorney in Los Angeles. I've learnt a lot. Many musicians ask how I record my songs, how I make an album, and how I release an album - I know all about all those things. These are some of the things I discuss during each clinic. Each clinic is very open, and very relaxed. People can ask questions at any time. I also perform a backing track, so the clinic is very well rounded. It's fun.

The first part of the clinic is dubbed 'When I Was A Little Boy'. Is that where you tell your own story?

Yeah. I try to make that part quick as most people know my background, so I only speak about aspects which I think people will personally identify with.

Is it good to make pupils aware that you know where they're coming from so to speak? That as an aspiring musician, you were in their position once?

In understanding people, people tend to resonate with others. I couldn't talk about things I don't understand. For the most part, I'm really aware of the challenges a musician faces. To this day, I still face some. I talk about those, as challenges always surface. As I'm very experienced, they're more willing to hear me I think.

As a budding musician, what were things like for you? Was attempting to get yourself known quite difficult, or quite easy?

To be perfectly honest with you, attempting to get myself known was very easy. In my life within the music business, I've never struggled. Everything was always handed on a silver platter, and with bars of gold. I never held any expectations, which is one of the reasons behind that I believe. Anything which came my way was icing on the cake. I had expectations from the way that I played, and the music I wrote. I channeled all my energy into realizing the musical vision which I held in my head. If you're able to discover what you're really good at, then then you exaggerate that, and come up with something that's inspiring. That's the way it is. If you attempt to do something that you aren't necessarily cut out to do, then you likely won't be very convincing at it, or very good. If you attempt what you're good at, and work at that, then much of the rest will follow. The only struggle I ever had was just in realizing the music that was in my head, but that was more of a pleasure than a struggle. I face other challenges in my life - I don't live in paradise. I'm not unlike other people, and face other challenges, though music has never been one of those challenges.

The second part of the clinic is dubbed 'Building the Church', where you discuss setting short and long term musical goals.

Being able to identify what your goals are is one of the things I always recommend, and is likely the most important. You may have a long term goal. For instance, if one of your goals happens to be to make an album, then that might be a long term goal which takes months, or a year, or whatever, to realize. That's a goal you can visualize, however. You then have to be able to thoroughly break that goal down into smaller, accomplishable steps before you can venture onto the next stage, and so each step becomes a short term goals. On the road to making an album, you need to write an album's worth of tracks. One short term goal would be writing a song, so as you'd write each song, you would've achieved a goal. You have to break that down into short steps.

Throughout your career, did that help you? Approaching each album song by song?

What my career is is a series of goals that were broken down, step by step. If you're a young musician, then the idea of making an album is sometimes overwhelming. Really, in making an album, you just take a vision, visualize, see yourself making an album, and then subsequently break that down into steps. That's how I achieve things.

"I wanted to tour, so I put together a group."
During your 'Alien Guitar Secrets' class, you also discuss guitar playing concepts and music theory as part of the third section, entitled 'Essence'.

To a degree. By the time I've finished everything, 'Alien Guitar Secrets' is more like an eight-hour course. Unfortunately, I don't get to discuss some topics in-depth. I can very well talk about music theory. What I talk about is not semantic as such, but more esoteric overviews of how to approach.

An official website post of yours states that 'Alien Guitar Secrets' is a three-hour course. So actually, 'Alien Guitar Secrets' spans much longer than three hours then?

No. 'Alien Guitar Secrets' does span three hours. In reality though, if I was to discuss every single topic that I would like to discuss, then the course would span across many hours.

I understand. You'd like to discuss these topics for many hours, but can only give a overview?

Yeah. I get very much in depth regarding some topics, such as musical meditation and setting goals, both of which I find to be vitally important.

As we clarified, 'Alien Guitar Secrets' is a three-hour class. In attempting to adhere to time restrictions, do you find timing yourself difficult? You might become really engaged in certain topics, and run over time.

That's one of the problems I have. When I begin talking, I'm very thorough, and I like to completely discuss a topic. The discussion goes on and on though, and the next thing I know, hours have passed (laughs).

You mentioned that your debut solo album in 'Flex-Able' was Zappa-esque. 'Alien Guitar Secrets'' fourth part, namely 'Under It All', touches upon discovering your own uniqueness upon the guitar. How did you come to discover your own uniqueness upon the guitar?

I made a conscious effort, and was very practical in my approach. I just told myself "I love Jimmy Page, and I love Jimi Hendrix, and I love listening to their music. When I sit down to play though, I need to discover my own identity". Through the years, I constantly tried to imagine melodies and techniques upon the guitar that I'd never heard. It wasn't difficult at all. It was just a matter of telling myself that discovering my own uniqueness was what I wanted to do, and once you tell yourself something, the brain has an uncanny way of visualizing. Everything just fell into place. When you pursue something that's very natural and very simple, you might sometimes suffer from a little heat as some might think that your music isn't good enough, or that your isn't what every other musician is writing, or that your music won't be accepted given the fact it's too weird or whatever. That's where you have to find the courage to not care, and have to attempt to be unique. Following that, you have to have the balls to show the world.

Listen to 'Flex-Able' - nothing like that album has been written. 'Flex-Able' may have some rock qualities and some Zappa qualities, and some sound like this or that at times, though really, the reason I was able to complete that album was because I didn't care. No-one breathed down my neck, telling me what I should do. I had absolutely no desire to hear 'Flex-Able''s songs being played through the radio, and never felt they would be. I didn't have to impress anyone, and didn't ever expect to release 'Flex-Able'. This gave me great freedom to pursue whatever I wanted, and that's usually when the greatest music surfaces. When it then came time to write tracks for 'Passion and Warfare' (1990), my second solo album, it was the same. I had just played with all these huge rock musicians, and had become famous. At some point, I had to start realizing what was important to me, and that was the music in my head. When I opted to make 'Passion and Warfare', I had resigned myself to the fact that; my payday was over, all the big rock star things were finished, and that I may never sell another album in my life. Once I accepted all of that, I was free to make the music that I really wanted. In turn, ironically, 'Passion and Warfare' was the most successful album I've ever recorded.

In feeling that way towards making albums, do you feel free and liberated?

It's a process. After experiencing all that success due to 'Passion and Warfare', I began to think that I needed to write songs that were more accessible, and that I needed my songs to be played through radio. I made an album (1993's 'Sex & Religion') that I thought would be very accessible, even though it was very esoteric. Ironically though, it wasn't, so that helped me to realize "Come on. Feel free to do what you want. Let everything go, and write the music that you want". That's what I do now, and to a greater or lesser degree, I make music that I know is somewhat accessible, though I enjoy that. Every time I make an album, I view it as an opportunity to play something different. I try to discover interesting things that I'm capable of playing, and as a result, the fans who've stayed with me through the years are the ones who enjoy my solo work. They haven't stayed due to what I recorded as part of Whitesnake.

So throughout your career, you've learnt a lot of lessons?

Yeah, just like anyone. I'm sure that you've learnt a lot too (laughs).

During your 'Alien Guitar Secrets' class, you also discuss the music business as part of the fifth section, entitled 'Midway Creatures'. What are your thoughts regarding the music business in 2009?

The music business is changing dramatically. Major record companies have shaped the way that we make, the way that we listen to, and the way that we purchase, music. The music business is very different, and will change again, and will continue to change. Two things will always be needed in the music business. One is the concept of artists making music. The other which'll always be needed is someone who knows how to sell music, and that's what labels do. It's very rare that a musician can do both - I don't know anyone who can.

How are you adapting to these changing conditions within 2009's music industry?

I adapt, and keep on top of things. Things always change. You have to be aware of what those changes are, and you have to embrace those changes. These days, you have to figure out ways to cultivate your livelihood. For guys like me, the new age of digital awareness and technology has been a God send. Nowadays, I don't have to rely upon labels to release my music, and can upload something online. If you're internet savvy, and like what I do, then you can find me immediately. If you're interested, and want to keep updated with what I'm pursuing, then I have a website you can access. I embrace all these things, and they've worked to my benefit, just as they will to any.

Today, many young musicians bemoan illegal downloading. As a result of illegal downloading, do you feel that the current climate is tough for a beginning musician?

It's a blip somewhat. The problem is that kids who download music don't understand the importance of intellectual property. Artists are only capable of making music, touring and having a living by selling what they do, though I also know that the industry is changing. Artists will have to make their income and livelihood in different ways. For instance, I've issued music videos. How do you make income through releasing a music video? It's so difficult to sell anything, since whatever you record surfaces via Youtube, and everyone can view that. We worked out an arrangement with Youtube, where every time we receive a hit, we take a fraction of a percent in terms of profits, and Youtube earn a portion from advertising. I receive millions of hits, so that's one way of evolving through time. I conduct these master classes, which are relaxing and fun. Touring is better now than it's ever been. In terms of technology, there are many things out there. I look forward to the day I can throw it all away, and don't have to worry about anyone. I don't enjoy having to keep updated with everything, though it's just a part of my job. I don't like selling my own music. For me, it's uncomfortable. Making art is a very personal thing, and is a personal statement of who you are. It's difficult to sell your art. I have a much easier time selling music by artists signed to my record label, as I don't have much of an emotional connection to their music.

Are you happy with your deal with Youtube? Some artists and record labels aren't happy with Youtube, since they feel that the site doesn't offer a lucrative enough deal.

It's evolving, I think. Initially, Youtube didn't pay anyone. Some people will always fight, and some will always want more. I try to strike a balance between what's fair for everyone. The music industry is a changing market, and everything is continually changing. At times, I draw a line, and say "No. This is not good enough, and I don't accept". I'm very protective, and I have no desire to sell my music for anything less than what I think it's worth. You have to be practical.

"I wouldn't record anything which sounded dated like the seventies, though the seventies approach is somewhat nice."
During your 'Alien Guitar Secrets' class, you jam with a few attendees as part of the seventh section, entitled 'Head Cuttin' Duel'. When you jam with these attendees, what is that like?

It can vary. I have no idea what these musicians intend to play. You have everything, from musicians that have some little tricks up their sleeves and will pull a good melody out, to the guys that shred, and to those who are completely tone deaf and can't even play at all. They just love what they do though, and just love the guitar. I enjoy it all; I enjoy watching it all happen, and being a little part of it is fun. I've been fascinated though, and not necessarily by the brilliance of some attendees, but actually by how tone deaf some attendees are. They still really enjoy it though.

Is it difficult then? Do you actually tell tone deaf attendees that they're tone deaf, or are you more diplomatic?

Tone deaf is somewhat relative. If someone jams, can't find the key, and are just playing anything, then I join them in what they're playing. I try to bring them along into the centre, a little. I just give them the opportunity to play with Steve Vai, and make them feel comfortable that what they play is fun as well as ok. There was a time when I couldn't find the note either. It's all good.

Do some attendees actually pay to attend an 'Alien Guitar Secrets' seminar just to meet you, and hear you speak, as opposed to being guitarists?

Everyone attends, I think. Some who attend really want to learn something important for themselves in terms of the guitar, whilst people who don't play the guitar at all want to see what clothes I'm wearing. I don't know (laughs). I aim not to disappoint anyone.

During your 'Alien Guitar Secrets' class, the eighth section, entitled 'Answers', is where you conduct a question and answer session. During these question and answer sessions, what type of questions have you been asked?

What kind of strings do you use? What kind of pick-ups do you use? To me, these questions just seem like a waste of time for them to ask. These attendees are before Steve Vai who's sat in a chair, and who has all of this rich experience of the music business as well as playing the guitar. Why ask what kind of strings he has, knowing that only X amount of questions can be asked?

During these question and answer sessions, are there any particularly difficult questions you've been asked?

I have an answer for everything. With some questions though, I don't understand why people ask them, and don't understand where they're coming from.

Besides the projects we've discussed, do you have any other forthcoming projects?

I'm working on creating an internet delivery system. I have tons and tons of music which has never been released, and some of that music is very good. I want to make it where you're digitally delivered one song a month, along with perhaps video snippets taken from my 'Alien Guitar Secrets' seminars. If you subscribe, other benefits will also be available. That's a very new way that artists can secure an audience, and cultivate an audience. It's really great - if you're interested and sign up, you receive a song every month or whatever, and receive things that that artist has made. I'm working on that, though that project won't interfere with an actual, intentional CD release.

I also have another forthcoming project, and that I'm very excited about. I was approached by the Dutch Symphony Orchestra. In October 2010, they will host a Steve Vai festival, which'll boast five days of all these Steve Vai related things (laughs). One day will see small ensembles performing my music, while another day will possibly see me with my group. Also, another day will see various friends of mine that I've performed with and played with. Two days worth of compositions with the orchestra will occur. I'm so thrilled, and so honoured. It'll take a lot of work, so I'm blocking out four months of undisturbed time.

Will your collaboration with the Dutch Symphony Orchestra be recorded for a DVD release?

I'm hoping so.

If you had to give one piece of advice to an aspiring guitarist, what would that piece of advice be?

Really enjoy playing the guitar. Don't worry about anything, and play no matter what. Play regardless of what anyone says, regardless of any fears you have, regardless of whether you think you're good enough or not, and regardless of what the world thinks. None of that matters. Playing is a personal, cathartic process. It's our birthright.

Thank you for the interview Steve.

It's been really great.

All the best with your future projects.

The same to you, and thanks for your interest.

Take care, and goodbye.

Ok. So long.

Bye.

Bye.

Interview by Robert Gray
Ultimate-Guitar.Com © 2009

Marilyn Manson: 'I Screwed My Life Up Before I Started Drinking'

2009-06-07T14:20:00.000+07:00

arilyn Manson has claimed he "screwed" his life up before he began drinking.

Manson has battled drug and alcohol problems throughout much of his career and reportedly now drinks absinthe for breakfast.

But, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, the singer denied he was an alcoholic.

"Not according to the statistics that I read. I went to one AA meeting and I got asked for an autograph. I got pissed off," he said.

"I think you should be able to go in there wearing a mask and say I'm an alcoholic, I'm anonymous. That's a real alcoholic.

"They told me that the definition of an alcoholic is someone who drinks, screws up their life and knows it, but continues doing it.

"Well I screwed up my life up before I drank!"

Manson is currently promoting his latest album, "The High End Of Low".

Thanks for the report to Gigwise.com.

Folie a deux

2009-06-06T09:14:00.001+07:00

the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms of a mental disorder (as delusions) in two persons who are closely related (as siblings or man and wife)

Track Listing:
1. "Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes" – 4:17
2. "I Don't Care" – 3:34
3. "She's My Winona" – 3:51
4. "America's Suitehearts" – 3:34
5. "Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet" – 3:54
6. "The (Shipped) Gold Standard" – 3:19
7. "(Coffee's for Closers)" – 4:35
8. "What a Catch, Donnie" – 4:51
9. "27" – 3:12
10. "Tiffany Blews" – 3:44
11. "w.a.m.s." – 4:38
12. "20 Dollar Nose Bleed" – 4:17
13. "West Coast Smoker" – 2:46

My favorite track (must listen song):
Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes
She's My Winona
America's Suitehearts (great video clips)

Over and over again!

2009-06-06T08:59:00.003+07:00

It's been so long
When you waved my love goodbye
With sadness in your eyes
You left me wondering why

Yes I was hurt before
But it never felt so strong
Now I face the world so wrong
Without you I can't go on

Just the way i feel
I know remain to be
I cry there now
Why can you see

Chorus:
Over and over again
I feel the pain in my heart
Can we make a brand new start
Over and over again
I keep of loving you

There's no end

These times without you
Turned my life into a hell
Everyone can see
But no one can help

I did the best I could
To get you out of my mind
But I just couldn't lie
To prove I'm not that blind

Love is all I feel
I know we're meant to be
Don't waste our time too long
Angel, Angel come with me

Chorus
Loving you..

Chorus
Loving you..

Chrous
yes i do

Youtube link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTS-onRvoho

Aerosmith Guitarist To Have Surgery

2008-03-13T17:56:00.001+07:00

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is putting down his ax while he goes under the knife.

Perry canceled a solo show scheduled for April 5 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., so he can recover from knee surgery, spokeswoman Marcee Rondan said in a statement released Monday.

Rondan said Perry has needed knee surgery for two years but put off the procedure so he wouldn't miss any Aerosmith tour dates.

The 57-year-old's knee finally gave out early this month after a pair of performances with his two sons. That prompted his doctor to schedule the surgery for March 18.

Thanks for the info to Yahoo! News.

Muse: New Album To Have '15-Minute Space-Rock Solo'

2008-03-13T17:55:00.002+07:00

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed his plans for the band’s future.

The star explained that he’d like their next album to feature more prog influences as well as a dancier feel.

Talking to NME, the singer and guitarist said: "I think on the next album I’d like to do at least one 15-minute space-rock solo."

He added: "Apart from that, 'Supermassive Black Hole' (2006 UK Top Five single) opened up a new area for us of dancing, grooving, rhythm section-dominated songs. I’d love to do more stuff like that really."

In related news, Muse are playing at the Royal Albert hall as part of the charity shows for the Teenage Cancer Trust next month. The band said there's not gonna be the usual lights and special effects though.

Muse have also admitted they'd be up for writing the next James Bond theme.

As one of the biggest British bands of the moment - Matt Bellamy says - he doens't see them performing it, but has someone in mind who could.

Kiss: 'Rock'N'Roll Is In A Pathetic State'

2008-03-13T17:55:00.001+07:00

Kiss legend Gene Simmons has slammed the current state of rock’n’roll music during a visit to Australia.

Speaking ahead of the band’s performance this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, Simmons said that rock’n’roll was in a “pathetic state”.

"Bands think they can get up on stage and strum their guitars and then download it - it's useless and pathetic.

"We're sick and tired of seeing bands getting up on stage and not giving value for your buck," he told the Australian Herald.

Kiss’s Paul Stanley added that they weren’t worried about ever losing touch with their audience.

"Kiss music is universal, ageless - we always find a new audience,” he said. “We don't need to to look for an audience - the audience finds us."

Credits for the info to Gigwise.com.

Kid Rock Causes Scene At A Waffle House

2008-03-13T17:54:00.000+07:00

Kid Rock caused another scene at a Waffle House — this time, for charity. The entertainer came to sign autographs for hundreds of fans during a fundraiser at the suburban Atlanta eatery. The event came just a week after Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight last fall at another Waffle House.

Waffle House spokeswoman Kelly Thrasher said the Atlanta-based company wanted to "take a negative situation and turn it into a positive situation."

Proceeds were to go to Nicholas House, a homeless shelter for families in DeKalb County, where the 37-year-old entertainer was arrested last October following a fight with a customer. Ritchie was scheduled to serve food to Waffle House customers Tuesday but changed plans when he realized he would only have time to sign autographs before his concert scheduled for later in the evening at nearby Gwinnett Arena.

Ritchie said he wanted to make up for the fight.

"The whole situation before was kind of silly," he said as he signed autographs for fans. "We just thought after that unfortunate incident we'd try to do something silly but something more positive."

With posters, CDs, guitars and hats in hand, the line of Kid Rock fans snaked around the building for hours waiting for an autograph and photo with the hick-hop star.

Some of the fans drove hundreds of miles to see him.

First in line: Ashley Miles, 21, from Morgantown, W. Va., and her mother, Terri Miles, from Maryland. They arrived at 8:30 p.m. Monday, set up chairs and waited all night.

"I love him; he is gorgeous," the daughter said.

Next in line: Alisha Mullen and husband Wes Mullen, who arrived at 3:30 a.m. from Point Pleasant, W. Va. They brought sons Carson Taylor, 7, and Brady Taylor, 10.

When asked what he would say to Kid Rock, Carson smiled and said, "I'm a cowboy, baby," mimicking Ritchie's hit song.

Police say Ritchie's tour bus had stopped at another area Waffle House on Oct. 21 after a performance in downtown Atlanta; an exchange of words with a customer escalated into a fight that spilled from the restaurant out into the parking lot.

Officers took Ritchie and five members of his entourage into custody about a mile down the road after the group left the Waffle House.

It's not Ritchie's first public altercation. About a month before the Waffle House incident, he was cited in a police report for misdemeanor battery after he was accused of slapping and punching Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas. (Both musicians are ex-husbands of Pamela Anderson, who was a presenter at the show.) Charges were never filed in the case.

Thanks for the info to Yahoo! News.

Radiohead To Release 'Nude' Single

2008-03-13T17:53:00.000+07:00

Radiohead are to release Nude as the next single from their In Rainbows album and it will be backed by new b-sides.

XL Recordings release Nude on March 31st as a 7", CD and download. The 7" holds b-side 4 Minute Warning and the CD boasts Down Is The New Up.

Those who bought the limited In Rainbows discbox set last year will recognise the b-sides as songs included on Disc 2.

To coincide with the the release of Nude, Radiohead will also be giving fans the chance to remix the song - details of that will be announced shortly.

7" Track Listing:

A. Nude
B. 4 Minute Warning

CD Track Listing:

01. Nude
02. Down Is The New Up

Thanks for the info to Angryape.com.

Metallica: More Album Details

2008-03-04T16:29:00.001+07:00

Virginia Fuel, Virginia's local chapter of the Metallica Club, published an interview with Lars Ulrich's longtime assistance Steven Wiig. Here is excerpt from the chat:

Have you had a chance to listen to the new stuff that Metallica is working on?

Steve Wiig: "I hear it all of the time. I can't get away from it. I'm usually in or around the studio with them. There's some fast stuff, heavy stuff, slow stuff. There's some stuff on there that sounds a little bit closer to the "Fade to Black" / "Sanitarium" / "One"-style. the clean riff thing, a great melody. Verse stuff with the heavy chorus and the ending blows the shit out of the roof. It's cool to hear them doing that kind of thing again. That's what Rick Rubin has been saying; don't be afraid of doing more of what you do really well. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Just make a really good Metallica album."

"So far — as far as I know — James is doing all of the lyrics, and not necessarily like what was done for "St. Anger". I’d imagine Rubin would want James to go off into his own world and tap into his own things and get lyrics that come from the heart. I think James' track record has definitely shown he is capable of coming up with some deep lyrics when he taps into it on his own. I'm anxious to hear what he digs up lyrically."

Steven Ray Wiig is an American musician and film actor. He is the drummer in the band Papa Wheelie, fronted by former Metallica bass player Jason Newsted and appears in the films Into the Wild under director Sean Penn and Some Kind of Monster. He currently resides in Sausalito, Marin County, California and works with Metallica. He is a close friend and Personal Assistant to Lars Ulrich.

Credits for the info to encycmet.com.

Axl Rose Book Author On 'Elliot In The Morning'

2008-03-04T16:28:00.001+07:00

According to Blabbermouth.net, British rock journalist Mick Wall, who just released his new biography of Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose, "W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose", was recently interviewed by "Elliot in the Morning". Download the chat as an MP3 audio file at this location.

In a recent interview with Lafayette's daily newspaper Journal & Courier, Wall stated about the reclusive Guns N' Roses singer, "Axl turned 46 last Wednesday (February 6). The last time he released an album of original material he was 29. Now he is closer to 50. THE BEATLES' career started and was over in half that time."

Published Feb. 7, "W.A.R." is available at Borders Books & Music and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Wall said the book's release near Rose's birthday was a coincidence.

Wall said Rose has "50 or 60 tracks recorded, enough for three or four CDs" and those leaked online or on bootlegs have been well-received from GNR fans.

"Officially put it out all online," Wall suggested. "Here it is. Take it or leave it. Then just move on. Put them out. It's a sign of madness that it has taken this long. It was kind of cool crazy in 2002 when he started to tour again. Now it's uncool crazy.

"The tracks I've heard, a lot of it is really good but the whole mystique is wearing away."

My Chemical Romance Stretches 'Black Parade' Finale

2008-03-01T09:15:00.001+07:00

My Chemical Romance has expanded its final US run in support of platinum-selling album "The Black Parade."

In addition to adding a few new cities to the spring schedule--Cleveland; New York; Birmingham, AL; St. Louis, MO; and Columbus, OH--the theatrical alt-rockers have tacked on second nights in Portland, OR; Chicago; Detroit and Philadelphia. They also have two-night stands booked in Las Vegas and San Francisco, and will cross the border April 12 for a festival gig in Mexico City.

The previously announced Denver show has been moved from April 13 to 14, and tickets will be honored for the new date.

My Chemical Romance, which is currently wrapping a tour of South America, has tapped Billy Talent and Drive By to open the US outing, which is set to launch March 28 in Tempe, AZ. The coast-to-coast trek will visit intimate venues, with one exception: the May 9 finale at New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden. Bassist Mikey Way called the gig "the show of our dreams" in a posting at MCR's website.

"This is a great goodbye to 'The Black Parade' tour and the beginning of the next chapter in MCR," he said. "Not only that, but we get to share it with our best friends in the world--Taking Back Sunday and Drive By."

Read more at LiveDaily.com.

Plain White Ts Working On New Album

2008-03-01T09:14:00.001+07:00

Plain White T's, fresh off their Grammy Style Studio and Awards appearance, have revealed they're working on their next album. The re-released version of Every Second Counts spawned the monster hit "Hey There Delilah" and gave the band a trip to play malls across America as well as tour with Fall Out Boy.

Video clip :

Higgenson said that the band will hit the studio this spring.

Tom Writing New Plain White Ts Album

"Yeah, there's actually half of the new album written already. We're going to record it as soon as we're done touring in about April/May. We're going to be recording a new album, definitely writing non-stop, on the road. I've probably written about fifteen songs so far, and out of those I think the band all likes six or seven of those songs. Like I said we're about halfway there, ten more songs written. Hopefully we'll get the last six, and like I said, we'll be ready to record April/May."

Higgenson and the rest of the Plain White T's have had a whirlwind year, and he was asked what the most surreal part of it was.

Plain White Ts On Most Surreal

"Most surreal part? I mean, look around. It's all surreal. We're getting free...everything. Everything just keeps getting stranger and stranger."

Plain White T's lost both of their nominations in the Song Of The Year and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals categories. The band is in Australia playing the Soundwave touring festival, but in the meantime Higgenson has teamed with Ashlee Simpson for a duet titled "Little Miss Obsessive," and fans can search for it on the internet.

10 Great Greatest Hits Albums

2008-03-01T09:13:00.001+07:00

Few bands can crank out one classic album after another—obvious exceptions being the Beatles, U2, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Nirvana, Miles Davis, the Sex Pistols … did we already mention the Beatles? But for bands whose genius is a bit more hit or miss, there is the greatest hits album, that perfectly edited compilation of singles and album highpoints that—when it all comes together just right—elevates a band from a perpetual three-star act into a stratospheric five-star favorite that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. (How do you think I got suckered into buying the entire Billy Joel back catalog?). Here’s a quick look at 10 bands whose incredible career-spanning compilations outshine any of their individual works, according to Aidin Vaziri's article at Gibson.com.

# David Bowie Best of Bowie

Why pick just one Bowie era when you can have them all? From Thin White Duke to silver-haired fox, this comprehensive two-disc set covers all of Bowie’s career highlights, including classics like “Ziggy Stardust” and “Rebel, Rebel,” plus guilty pleasures like “China Girl” and Tin Machine’s “Under the God.”

# Bob Dylan Dylan

The folk hero has released something like 573 official albums, some of them very good, others not so much. Why risk blowing $12 on a lousy one when you can just get this three-disc trawl through the best of the best? And by that we mean it includes the oft-covered “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Lay, Lady, Lay,” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.”

# Duran Duran Greatest

They may have successfully put the pastel suits behind them but these high-flying British new wave icons never managed to make another album as good or as popular as their 1982 sophomore release, Rio. But, as this 19-track compilation reveals, they kept cranking out Killers-inspiring singles like “The Wild Boys” and “Notorious” well into the grunge era, where this compilation leaves off with the moody “Come Undone.”

# James Brown 20 All-Time Greatest Hits

Quick—which James Brown album has “Night Train?” What about “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag?” “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud?” Who cares? They’re all here, along with every other incredible, essential funk track known to the history of man. Not a single grunt or slap-bass note is wasted.

# The Clash Essential Clash

London Calling is great and everything, but do you have 17 hours to spare to listen to 1980’s triple album Sandinista! just to find out it only has a few good songs? This two-disc set does what the Clash promised but sometimes failed to deliver—it cuts the crap and offers 40 vital punk-ska-reggae-rock classics, including “White Riot,” “Train in Vain,” and, yes, “Rock the Casbah.”

# The Rolling Stones Forty Licks

Honestly, this is a toss-up between the Stones’ two compilation albums Forty Licks and Hot Rocks 1964-1971. But since Forty Licks draws the best songs off some of the band’s least impressive albums it takes the cake for having the insight to place “Miss You” and “Shattered” alongside “Ruby Tuesday” and “Paint It Black.”

# New Order The Best of New Order

This group has released nearly as many best-of compilations as actual albums, if not more. That’s because they know that by lining up all their moody, pulse-quickening synth-pop singles such as “Bizarre Live Triangle” and “Blue Monday” back-to-back, it effectively renders all competitors—Depeche Mode, Erasure, the Pet Shop Boys—totally useless.

# Blondie Greatest Hits

“Heart of Glass.” “Rapture.” “Atomic.” Could Debbie Harry and company possibly do anything wrong? Well, yeah, if you go back and listen to the albums that spawned those songs. Instead, stick with this flawless set.

# The Doors The Best of the Doors

Ever heard The Soft Parade? If you thought it sounded like Jim Morrison retching for half-an-hour, you’re not the only one. The Best of the Doors—a classic, recently expanded set—strips the band of their pretension and propensity for bluesy filler and reveals them as the ultimate singles band, capable of bending weird psychedelic trips into amazing pop fodder like “People Are Strange” and “Love Her Madly.”

# Journey Greatest Hits

Along with Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, and Styx, Journey could eliminate everything else they ever put out before their greatest-hits sets and the world would be no worse for the wear. Not when “Open Arms,” “Lights,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’” all happily coexist right here. Such is the power of an effective greatest-hits disc!

Thanks for the article to Gibson.com.

Radiohead Back Climate Change Initiative

2008-02-28T17:45:00.000+07:00

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke has put his support behind The Big Ask Europe, a movement pushing for greater legislation to combat the emissions that cause climate change.

Yorke presented the European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas with a symbol of The Big Ask February 27 at the launch of their campaign.

The organisation, along with a number of Friends Of The Earth groups, is asking the governments of 17 European states, including the UK, to commit to legally binding limits of emissions of materials believed to cause climate change.

With reference to the importance of the project, Yorke says: “We will never wake from the nightmare of climate change unless our national governments and the European Union act. They are the only ones who can put the structures in place that will help us tackle climate change.

“That is why we are launching The Big Ask in 17 countries across Europe. By committing to annual cuts in our emissions at a national and European level we can play our part in tackling climate change, and set an example for the rest of world to follow.”

The Big Ask has previously campaigned to get the UK to implement targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions – this law will now come into force this summer.

Thanks for the info to NME.com.

Eric Clapton To Play North Korea

2008-02-28T17:43:00.001+07:00

Rock icon Eric Clapton has been invited to play a concert in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, an official at the country's UK embassy has confirmed.

If he accepts, the 62-year-old will become the first Western rock star to perform in the Communist country.

According to newspaper reports Clapton has agreed in principle to the concert, suggesting it takes place in 2009.

News of the invitation follows the New York Philharmonic Orchestra's landmark concert in the North Korean capital.

The North Korean State Symphony Orchestra is due to perform in the UK later this year.

According to embassy officials, an appearance by Clapton would be "a good opportunity for Western music to be understood better by Koreans".

A spokesman told the BBC the invitation had been received by the singer's management and brought to his attention.

The singer's management, however, would not confirm the approach.

Clapton is in New York this week, performing a series of concerts at Madison Square Garden with Steve Winwood.

Kim Jong Chol, the son of national leader Kim Jong Il, is said to be a Clapton fan.

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Fall Out Boy Cover Michael Jackson On Upcoming CD/DVD

2008-02-28T17:39:00.000+07:00

A cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" is among the many treats to be found on "****," Fall Out Boy's first live release. Due April 8 via Island, the project will be available as a CD/DVD or DVD only; the Jackson cover is a studio version featuring a "special guest guitarist" yet to be named.

"****" was taped in June 22, 2007, at Phoenix's Cricket Pavilion. Beyond the band's own hits ("Sugar, We're Going Down," "Thanks Fr The Mmrs," "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race"), a wide array of covers are included, such as Akon's "Don't Matter," Timbaland's "One and Only" and Panic At The Disco's "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies."

The DVD sports all eight Fall Out Boy music videos, a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and a making-of segment for the "Me & You" video, which was filmed in Uganda.

"Before watching ourselves on film we never really realized how much we swear," bassist Pete Wentz wrote on the band's blog, by way of explaining the strange title for the upcoming release. "It's pretty gross ... though it's edited as to not hurt your little munchkin ears. And as for how to say the name, well any little four letter word will work."

01. Thriller
02. Grand Theft Autumn/ Where Is Your Boy
03. Don't Matter
04. Sugar, We're Goin Down
05. Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued
06. Of All The Gin Joints In All The World
07. Hum Hallelujah
08. I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written
09. About Me
10. Tell That Mick He Just Made My List Of Things To Do Today
11. I'm Like A Lawyer, The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)
12. Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More Touch Me
13. Beat It
14. Carpal Tunnel Of Love
15. Golden
16. I Write Sins, Not Tragedies
17. This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race
18. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs
19. The Take Over, The Breaks Over
20. One and Only
21. Dance, Dance
22. Drum Solo
23. Saturday

An Insider's Look At How To Play Fast Guitar

2008-02-25T18:56:00.000+07:00

Every budding guitarist loves to hear those powerhouse solos where it seems like the players fingers are on fire. Learning how to play fast guitar is something that many young players want to master, but they don't know where to start. First, you must understand some important details before you can even start learning how to play fast guitar.

Misconceptions:
There are two major misconceptions that are associated with learning how to play fast guitar. First of all, you must consider the context of the music. Speed is unimportant and irrelevant unless the piece of music supports it, and calls for it. For example, if you can play that riff everyone knows from Sweet Home Alabama, a southern rock classic, it would not be appropriate to learn to play it 10 times faster. The piece calls for that classic southern, laid back crawl. The next major misconception learning how to play fast guitar is that you have to practice fast in order to play fast. If you want to really master a lick, you have to start slow, perhaps even painfully slow. Slowly increase the speed and you will enjoy gradual progress in your accuracy and dexterity, over time.

Think:

In order to play any instrument, you need to be able to use your brain at all times. If you are playing so fast and so hard that you cannot think, then you are like a reckless beginner skier bombing uncontrollably down an icy, steep hill. It is irresponsible and ineffective to play so fast that you cannot think. As you learn to play the guitar, your fingers begin to learn things, and ultimately they operate seamlessly on their own. Think about how hard it is to learn the chord G. It is one of the most difficult chords for a beginner because it is usually the first one they learn that employs all four fingers. 6 months later, your fingers and your mind are so comfortable with the G chord shape that you do not even have to think in order to play it. This is the same with learning how to play fast guitar. Over time, your fingers will develop natural reactions and dexterity that can only be derived from a great deal of practice, concentration, and advanced thinking.

Isolate:

If a certain chord change or string change within a scale is tripping you up, then you need to take a step back and isolate the trouble spot. This means practicing just 3 or 4 notes (or two chords) over and over again until the transition is seamless. Isolation is probably the biggest thing that will improve your speed on the guitar, besides repetition and slowly building speed over time. Learn to listen to your own playing so that you can identify problem areas. You might even want to record yourself practicing!

Playing the guitar fast is a skill. If you play too fast and too out of control without enough skill, then you will have a poor sound and most importantly you will develop bad habits. Take it slow, think, and isolate your problem areas. That is how to learn to play guitar fast.

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Let's See How Far We've Come

2008-02-22T19:29:00.001+07:00

Ok.. Since last month, my guitar skill doesn't have any improvement.
How about you??

No System Of A Down Reunion

2008-02-22T19:28:00.000+07:00

Former System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian has warned optimistic fans the band will never reunite.

The group took a break in 2006 to focus on other projects - frontman Serj Tankian went on to pursue a solo career and Malakian formed a new band with his former drummer John Dolmayan. And Malakian insists his new band Scars On Broadway is the only project he will be working on in the foreseeable future.

He tells MTV.com, "There's no talk of System doing anything. We're not planning on doing anything. If anyone's holding their breath for a System record, they're going to turn blue and pass out. It's a long ways away, if it ever even happens. We don't even talk about it - none of us. This (Scars on Broadway) is my band right now."

Thanks for the info to Contactmusic.com.

Slash On 'Chinese Democracy'

2008-02-22T19:27:00.000+07:00

Slash On 'Chinese Democracy'

Foos Using Soundcheck To Work On New Songs

2008-02-22T19:26:00.002+07:00

The shine has hardly faded from the Foo Fighters' two Grammy Awards, but the group is already working towards a follow-up to last year's "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace."

"We're already working on songs," bassist Nate Mendel tells Billboard.com. "We've got a handful of them that we're working on at sound check, which has never really happened, so we're getting a good start. The band's in a good place; everyone's really excited about making music, so we're already getting going."

That said, Mendel isn't sure how quickly a new Foos album will come, especially with a year full of touring ahead of the band.

"Well, we're gonna need a break," he says. "It's fun making the music; it's when you have to go out and promote it that it's work. So we're gonna be in a weird place -- we were on this last record, too. It's like, 'We just got done touring, but we're ready to record. What do we do?' You can't record it and leave it in a vault 'cause it'll get leaked, and it feels weird to just sit and wait arbitrarily for six months. We'll probably find ourselves in the same position again, excited to record but knowing that you've got a year of touring at the end of it."

Mendel and company aren't wringing their hands too much, however. Currently in the midst of a North American tour, the group also has spring dates booked in Japan, Australia and New Zealand before heading to Europe in late May.

"The one thing we're really focused on are the shows at Wembley Stadium (June 6-7)," he says. "They're the biggest thing we've ever done, so we're basically working up to that. We're trying to improve the show so we can pull it off playing in a stadium 'cause it's another level for us and a lot of pressure. We want it to be huge and the best thing we've ever done."

But don't look for a run of stadiums back home, Mendel adds. "If we were opening for Bon Jovi, maybe -- which isn't going to happen. We're just happy to be playing in arenas right now."

Thanks for the info to Billboard.com.

U2 Enter Studio For New Album

2008-02-22T19:26:00.001+07:00

Irish rockers U2 have hit the studio in Dublin to continue work on their next studio album with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.

"We're going to try and break new sonic ground and deliver a masterpiece," Lanois told Billboard.com. "The sleeves are rolled up. Bono is all charged up with a lyrical angle."

U2, Eno and Lanois have spent time working on new material on three prior occasions in France and Morocco.

"There's so much material," he said, referring to speculation that the sessions could yield two new albums. "When you get Eno and I and those guys in the room, before lunch there's like eight things."

There's no date yet for the project, which will be the follow-up to 2004's "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb," which won the Grammy for album of the year.

Credits for the info to Yahoo! News.

AC/DC To Enter The Studio In March

2008-02-22T19:25:00.001+07:00

Australian hard rock icons AC/DC are getting closer to ending an eight-year drought of new music. "God, I'm ready," bassist Cliff Williams, who was in L.A. to participate at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, tells Spinner. To that end, the group will hit the studio March 1st.

Almost as long as the wait for new music is the band's absence from the stage. Tour plans, however, aren't as firm. "If we go out again or when we go out again," Williams said. "You just never know. We've been around a long time, so we're going to get together and get in the studio and I fully expect we will [tour.]. I don't mean to be so negative about that. [When] the last tour ended in early '01, you'd see kids on their dads' shoulders. And these kids were like 10, 12 years old. It will be tremendous to see that again. And it's very cool -- younger kids getting into older music."

Williams admits that he doesn't listen to his own stuff very often, but on hand at the Rock Camp, the bassist did get a new perspective on some of the band's classics. And what's standing out for him lately? "'Down Payment Blues,' 'Live Wire' -- I dig a lot of the old stuff," he says. "It's amazing. We look back on old albums -- look at tracks -- and I don't remember the tracks from the title. But those two songs I would love to play."

Thanks for the info to Spinner.com.

My Chemical Romance Bids Farewell To 'The Black Parade'

2008-02-22T19:23:00.000+07:00

Theatrical alt-rockers My Chemical Romance will make one more pass across the US before wrapping the world tour behind their latest album, "The Black Parade."

The band, which recently toured Southeast Asia and is currently in South America, will launch the US run of intimate venues March 28 in Tempe, AZ. The initial itinerary shows the trek stretching from coast to coast through early May, including two-night stands in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Billy Talent and Drive By will open the dates, which are listed below. More shows are expected, according to My Chemical Romance's website.

The band is also preparing to lay "The Black Parade" to rest with a new live CD/DVD set titled "The Black Parade is Dead!," which was recorded over a few weeks in October. A release date has yet to be determined.

"The Black Parade," which surfaced in fall 2006, recently scored platinum status on the strength of hit rock and pop singles "Welcome to the Black Parade," "Teenagers" and "Famous Last Words." The concept album follows the journey of a dying man who pleads with death to give him another chance. My Chemical Romance introduced the record by playing it live in its entirety under the band name The Black Parade.

Band members have told various reporters that My Chemical Romance will return to its punk-rock roots on its next album.

Tour dates are as follows:

03/28 - Tempe, AZ - Tempe Music Festival
03/29 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
03/30-31 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
04/03-4 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
04/06 - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre/Bamboozle Left
04/08 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
04/11 - Magna, UT - The Great Salt Air Theatre
04/13 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore Auditorium
04/15 - Kansas City, KS - Memorial Hall
04/17 - Chicago, IL - venue to be announced
04/19 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore at State Theatre
04/28 - Austin, TX - Stubb's Amphitheater
05/02 - Memphis, TN - venue to be announced
05/06 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory

Thanks for the info to LiveDaily.com.

History Of Classic Guitar

2008-02-21T15:33:00.000+07:00

Before the development of the electric guitar and the use of synthetic materials, a guitar was defined as being an instrument having "a long, fretted neck, flat wooden soundboard, ribs, and a flat back, most often with incurved sides".[1] Instruments similar to the guitar have been popular for at least 5,000 years. The guitar appears to be derived from earlier instruments known in ancient India and Central Asia as the Sitara. The oldest known iconographic representation of an instrument displaying all the essential features of a guitar being played is a 3300 year old stone carving of a Hittite bard.[2] The modern word, guitar, was adopted into English from Spanish guitarra, derived from the Latin word cithara, which in turn was derived from the earlier Greek word kithara, which perhaps derives from Persian sihtar.[3] Sihtar itself is related to the Indian instrument, the sitar.

Illustration from a Carolingian Psalter from the 9th century, showing a Guitar-like plucked instrument.The modern guitar is descended from the Roman cithara brought by the Romans to Hispania around 40 AD, and further adapted and developed with the arrival of the four-string oud, brought by the Moors after their conquest of the Iberian peninsula in the 8th century.[4] Elsewhere in Europe, the indigenous six-string Scandinavian lut (lute), had gained in popularity in areas of Viking incursions across the continent. Often depicted in carvings c. 800 AD, the Norse hero Gunther (also known as Gunnar), played a lute with his toes as he lay dying in a snake-pit, in the legend of Siegfried.[5] By 1200 AD, the four string "guitar" had evolved into two types: the guitarra morisca (Moorish guitar) which had a rounded back, wide fingerboard and several soundholes, and the guitarra latina (Latin guitar) which resembled the modern guitar with one soundhole and a narrower neck.[6]

The Spanish vihuela or "viola da mano", a guitar-like instrument of the 16th century, appears to be an aberration in the transition from the renaissance instrument to the modern guitar. It had lute-style tuning and a guitar-like body. Its construction had as much in common with the modern guitar as with its contemporary four-course renaissance guitar. The vihuela enjoyed only a short period of popularity; the last surviving publication of music for the instrument appeared in 1576. It is not clear whether it represented a transitional form or was simply a design that combined features of the Arabic oud and the European lute. In favor of the latter view, the reshaping of the vihuela into a guitar-like form can be seen as a strategy of differentiating the European lute visually from the Moorish oud.

The Vinaccia family of luthiers is known for developing the mandolin, and may have built the earliest extant six string guitar. Gaetano Vinaccia (1759 - after 1831)[7] has his signature on the label of a guitar built in Naples, Italy for six strings with the date of 1779.[8][9] This guitar has been examined and does not show tall-tale signs of modifications from a double-course guitar although fakes are known to exist of guitars and identifying labels from that period.

Modern dimensions of the classical instrument were established by Antonio Torres Jurado (1817-1892), working in Seville in the 1850s. Torres and Louis Panormo of London (active 1820s-1840s) were both responsible for demonstrating the superiority of fan strutting over transverse table bracing.[10]

The electric guitar was patented by George Beauchamp in 1936. Beauchamp co-founded Rickenbacher which used the horseshoe-magnet pickup. However, it was Danelectro that first produced electric guitars for the wider public.

What Really Guitar Is?

2008-02-21T15:29:00.000+07:00

In 1930s Detroit, a man named Joseph Figlock was to become an amazing figure in a young (and, apparently, incredibly careless) mother’s life. As Figlock was walking down the street, the mother’s baby fell from a high window onto Figlock. The baby’s fall was broken and Figlock and the baby were unharmed. A year later, the selfsame baby fell from the selfsame window, again falling onto Mr. Figlock as he was passing beneath. Once again, both of them survived the event.

The History Of Silverchair

2008-02-20T19:00:00.000+07:00

Silverchair is Australias most succesful rock band to date, they have had numerous top 20 hits over the past 10 years and they have sold over 6 million albums worldwide. All three of Silverchair (Daniel Johns - singer/guitarist, Ben Gillies - drummer and Chris Joannou - bassist) were born in Newcastle in 1979.

In Silverchair's early days they called themselves The Innocent Criminals, they played songs from Led Zepplin and Deep Purple. They changed their name from innocent criminals to Silverchair after they won a contest on SBS called "pick me", which won them a recording contract. The name came from a song by Smashing Pumpkins called Silverf**k and Berlin Chair by You Am I.

In 1994 Silverchair released their smash hit Tommorow, it had great success in Australia spending 6 weeks at the top of the charts and also having great success in America.

Early 1995 they released Frogstomp their 1st album. As well as Tommorow it had 2 other smash hits with "Pure Massacre" and "Israels Son", worldwide Frogstomp sold 2.5 million copies, and it was recorded in less than 2 weeks! Later that year Silverchair toured the USA with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

In 1997 they released their second album Freak Show, it had 3 hit: Freak, Cemetery and Abuse Me. This time they didn't exceed 2 million albums sold worldwide only 1.5 million.

By now Silverchair had been labelled as Nirvana or Pearl Jam copycats. In 1999 Silverchair showed their critics they werent, with their 3rd album Noen Ballroom a mixing heavy metal rock and an orchestra. Silverchair had 4 hits from this album: Anthem For The Year 2000, Ana's Song, Miss You Love and Emotional Sickness. They toured the world again, this time performing at the reading festival, and touring with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Blink 182.

After these tours Silverchair announced they were taking a 12 month break from the music buissness. They changed labels as their 3 album deal with Sony had ended and joined Eleven.

In 2001 Silverchair performed alongside Red Hot Chilli Peppers for the 3rd time at Rock in Rio, in front of 250,000 people.

Later that year they went back to the studio to record their 4th album Diorama, which had critics raving, it finally prooved that Silverchair weren't just some punk kids copying their heros. Diorama shows much brighter lyrics and music from there preceding ablbums. It was a big step for them to release an album like this.

Later in 2002 lead singer and guitarist Daniel Johns was diagnosed with arthiritis and Silverchair had to cancel shows. But when he got better they toured the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and finally Australia.

Muse To Announce World Stadium Tour?

2008-02-20T18:59:00.000+07:00

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed that the band are considering a world stadium tour following the success of their shows at Wembley Stadium last summer.

The band’s two spectacular sold out performances at the recently regenerated venue in London drew worldwide acclaim – something which Bellamy admits is inspiring.

“What inspires us is the idea maybe of doing shows like Wembley Stadium, but trying to bring it to more countries around the world, because we haven't really toured at stadium level,” he told 6music.

The singer added that he can see two sides of the band evolving, which consist of big shows and smaller, more intimate gigs.

As we reported earlier, Bellamy has already confirmed that the band will be performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London this April on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Thanks for the info to Gigwise.com.

John Lennon 'Had A Military Past'

2008-02-20T18:57:00.000+07:00

He may have dreamed of a world living in harmony and called on us all to “Give peace a chance”, but a new document that has emerged seems to show that John Lennon was once a member of the air cadets.

The card surfaced at a Beatles memorabilia show in Liverpool and apparently showed that Lennon was a member of the cadets in the mid-Fifties.

Although it is yet to be authenticated, if proved real, it will shed new light on the legend’s life.

According to the BBC, the papers read: "Lennon, John Winston: Next of Kin: Mrs M E Smith (Aunt), 251 Menlove Avenue, Woolton and Employer or School: Quarry Bank High School, Harthill Road."

Rock and Roll memorabilia expert Stephen Mayock said of the find: “I had no idea that Lennon was ever a member of the corps, so this is adding a piece of the jigsaw which as far as I'm aware no-one has ever heard before. This fact is a new fact to me, it's a fantastic thing."

John Lennon famously snubbed an OBE because of Britain’s military interests.

Thanks for the info to Gigwise.com.

Guns N' Roses In Full

2008-02-16T11:34:00.000+07:00

Guns 'n' Roses, the band that re-created rock n roll in the mid-eighties and continued on a roler coaster of drink, drugs and excess until it was all torn apart by ego's. This is the story, as I know it from the very beginning to the present day.

It was the early 80’s and two friends named Steven Adler and Saul Hudson started jamming together and decided to form a band. With the awesome guitar work of Saul (Slash) Hudson it wasn’t long before this young band hit the L.A club scene. However this band was only made for the fun of it and would never really go anywhere without the singer to really captivate the audience.

In search of this very singer, Slash went to check out a band by the name of Hollywood Rose. Two good friends who had changed their names to Izzy Stradlin and W. Axle Rose formed this band. Slash was instantly impressed by Axle’s amazing captive stage presence.

“There was a certain menace about Axle that made him truly unique as a performer,” -- Slash.

“I said to Slash if we get that singer we can form a kick ass band” -- Steven Adler.

So after the show history was made, Slash was introduced to Axle and invited him to join Steven and himself in their band. Axle was interested by this but wasn’t willing to leave his band mate Izzy behind. It was decided after a few jam sessions both the old bands would be scrapped in favour of a new project To be named Guns N’ Roses. A bass player was auditioned and a few weeks later Duff McKagen completed the band.

While still on the club scene Guns ‘N’ Roses loud heavy rebellious stage shows captivated the audience but this didn’t always work in their favour. “Nobody wanted to sign us and even if they did they wouldn’t deal with us, manage or produce us, even the club owners were scared of us” -- Slash.

But a Geffen Records executive changed the fate of Guns when he saw them play at the Rainbow club in L.A. He realised they were the rebellious alternative fans were looking for and went straight to David Geffen himself. Within a few month /guns ‘N’ Roses had signed there first record deal with Geffen. The debut album was put into recording.

When the Appetite For Destruction album came out it was taken straight to the top by surprise to Geffen and Guns they had made history with the singles Sweet Child O’ Mine and Welcome To The Jungle. This was the difference maker for the Gun’s as the single Sweet Child O’ Mine showed them in a different light and as respectable musicians for the first time. Though critics doubted the Guns would last a year they were soon ready to hit the road to support the massively successful album.

“We were the right band with the right message at the right time, people just related to us” -- Axle Rose.

“We were the bad boys, we play rock n’ roll music to kick your ass” ~ Steven Adler.

“We were a bunch of crazy kids who were given the keys to every major city in the world really, which was f***ing great” -- Slash.

The tour was a huge success with the combustive stage presence of G’N’R offering an amazing spectacle for fans. “All the other bands, they had all the make-up, the spandex and crap, we didn’t we just played rock n roll” -- Steven Adler.

“They had a certain genuine thing to them, what you see is what you get, take it or leave it which I think there fans loved them for” -- Joe Perry.

Guns ‘n’ Roses rolled on through all the continents as a big hit but all the fame and glory couldn’t prepare them for what would happen next. Among all the 24-hour a day parties and excess tragedy would soon hit the band’s tour. During the well-known and now legendary set at the monsters of rock festival in Donnington, UK, two fans were crushed to death in the huge crowd. The band expressed there sympathy to the fans and there family’s at the soonest opportunity. Even though they were not really to blame critics cast the Gun’s into the fire.

“It really screws with your head, how they got there having a good time but never walked out, it’s a tragedy” -- Duff.

“It was the best example of having an all time high come crashing down to the worst case low” -- Slash.

After the tour G’N’R decided to re-enter the studio for another EP recording. The album soon hit the charts in the top ten along with Appetite. This was amazing success for something that was knocked out in a single day! “We just sat there and recorded these acoustic tracks in one day and it made millions” -- Slash.

The single patience also hit the carts and G’N’R decided to hit the road again.

This tour had the same atmosphere and excitement as the Appetite tour. G’N’R concerts sold out huge arenas with there spectacle and rebellious hard rock sound. But once again the band’s tour was to have severe consciences, this time it was a riot. During a gig in St. Louis Axle famously leapt from stage to tackle a fan with a camera. No sooner had Axle stormed off the stage than 80,000 people erupted into a huge riot. This caused massive damage to the arena and to the band’s reputation. Also it was another chance for the critical flames to burn again.

“It was a really embarrassing moment for us, we had no control of the situation” -- Slash.

“I jumped off the stage and things went crazy after that, no one was really doing anything so I took it into my hands with what I could do” -- Axle.

The band made up for this embarrassment by continuing the tour it was, once again, an unprecedented success. But the tour took its toll on the band, as did the excess. After the tour G’N’R took a break from recording and touring, during which time the band went truly off the rails.

“I got lost in a world of blurred days and forgotten nights” -- Duff.

“We were all strung out and we all got lost, as for Axle he disappeared altogether” -- Slash.

Then the rock legends the Rolling Stones offered G’N’R the chance to open their shows on their North American tour. G’N’R agreed this was a good time to get back together. But the established band had found difference of opinion during there down time. “It was like his bunch of guys are over here, then there is this other guy on a different page” -- Slash. This newly found tension was expressed in two particular moments. The first was Axles threat to end the band if a “certain member”, i.e. Slash, didn’t stop “dancing with Mr. Brownstone” the band would be over. “I know it was directed at me because I was so strung out at the time, but it was what really made me hate Axle because he never discussed it with me, I never really forgave him for that” -- Slash.

But Axle didn’t stop there he also issued the band with an ultimatum he wanted the full rights to the bands name, this was supposedly to keep the band going with him if this version didn’t survive.

“We just did what we had always done and kept the f***ing thing going” -- Slash.

“If we didn’t Sign it our band was going to break up right then and there, what were we supposed to do?” -- Duff.

After there tour with the rolling stones G’N’R decided to enter the studio once again but this time to record a huge double album they called the illusion project. But the old demons of drink and drugs were still hitting home with the band, in particular drummer Steven Adler.

“He couldn’t leave his drugs, he would lie to us, pure and simple, I want nothing to do with him” -- Axle.

“We all managed to straighten our selves out except Steven, he couldn’t even play, his depression got the best of him” -- Slash.

And after a lack of progress Adler was fired from G’N’R. in his place they hired the cult drummer Matt Sourum. But the sessions had a strange air to them with the rarity of actually seeing Axle and his bizarre creative directions.
“We can’t re-make appetite, I cant live my life through that one album I have to bury appetite.” -- Axle.

“Use Your Illusion was like the Guns ‘n’ Roses version of the white album so to speak, in the sense we had all this material from all these different directions” -- Slash.

But that still wouldn’t prepare G’N’R or their label Geffen for the huge success of the albums use your illusion 1 and 2 were a master class mix of everything guns had to offer. The albums went platinum in a week but this wouldn’t be enough for Axle. During the video shoots Axle went really grand on the budget for the so-called “trilogy”. The videos had to be on a grand scale including: dolphins, an oil freighter, building a church in a desert and of course destroying a mustang.

This was the leadership that crushed the band as a whole, as they prepared for their epic 2-year tour for the album(s) Izzy decided to quit. “He felt dictated to and wanted out” -- Slash. To replace Izzy the band called the L.A. guitarist Gilby Clarke but he had already heard about the dominant domineer Axle imposed on the band. “I knew form day 1 that it could end tomorrow” -- Gilby Clarke.

From the very beginning of the tour a lot had changed about G’N’R their friendship with Axle was lost and they had hardly any contact with him at all. Though they were mostly clean at the time drink was still a problem.

“You know when you get to the show, you have a cocktail at the show …. You have another cocktail, when he would show up we would be hammered from sitting drinking so much” -- Gilby Clarke.

“It was very dark and unsettling, sightings of Axle Rose were few and far between” -- Matt Sourum.

“Axle would sometimes not show up at all, we had a lot of candled gigs we had a lot of shows where we almost didn’t play, it was all very trying” -- Slash.

Even though the band was falling apart they were still a band. When they did all show up for the shows they delivered an incredible performance that would be remembered for decades. But the tour would be the last big thing Guns ever did, the high risk “Most dangerous band that ever lived”

“Saviours of rock n roll.” “Kings of excess.” That was Guns ‘N’ Roses would soon come to an end.

The band grew increasingly distant once the tour was over. This left Slash and Axle talking by phone only as they threw together a bunch of covers called the spaghetti incident. This was really the last album G’N’R ever made.

The last time the original Guns were in a studio together they recorded a soundtrack cover of Sympathy For The Devil (The Rolling Stones).

Now to the present day the Guns that were have stuck together in Velvet Revolver that’s Matt Sourum, Duff and Slash. They released their debut album contraband, which was a success worldwide. They also hit the road on a huge tour to support the album and are currently still going strong with this year’s Ozzfest (2005).

“I’m out on the road, I’m touring and the fans have stuck with us, that’s everything I want right now” -- Matt Sourum.

“We have drawn a whole new audience, there are 18 year old kids coming to our shows in search of a good hard rock band, I’m glad we can give them that” -- Duff.

“I have played enough gigs been in enough bands and played enough sessions that I finally understand what IT is, what it’s all about and having that come around a second time is a real blessing” -- Slash.

As for G’N’R, Axle has attempted a re-incarnation of the band that failed miserably at its attempted tour. The greatest hits collection sold well, largely because it was the real band.

“No matter how much money they stick in our faces we will never get together to do anything again unless there is a mutual respect and understanding and we are way way far from that. So I can’t see a reunion in the future.” -- Slash.

“It was a great band and a great time, will it be the same again? No, never that s*** will never happen again” -- Matt Sourum.

So in my opinion Guns ‘N’ Roses is now dead. Though it lives on in Velvet Revolver Chinese Democracy will be lucky to see a release at all. Even if it does hit the shelves I can’t see Axle lasting a tour without firing half of his band and support crew.

The quotes in this article came from various interviews and documentaries I have seen about the band. The rest of the article is my own work.

One final and famous quote to sum up this legendry band from their tour manager: “You never knew if it was going to end from an overdose or an argument, drunk depression or inflated egos. But at the same time you never knew if that day you would see the greatest musical performance ever.”

Thanks for reading
this is my first article by the way
peace out RAVEN

raven at ultimate-guitar.com

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Slash: Life And Times Of A Guitar God

2008-02-16T11:30:00.000+07:00

Special thanks to Linda of Slash’s official fan site snakepit.org for information used in this article.

Truly an inspiration to a generation of guitarists, a legend in his own right and an amazingly skilled guitarist. Slash has established himself as a guitar god, both for his heavy riffs and epic solos, along with a blues edged hard rock style based upon his biggest influences. But this six-string legend is not without his instantly recognisable image, or his rock n roll excessive lifestyle through time.

The story of this musical icon begins in 1965 in London. Slash was born by the name of Saul Hudson and raised in Stoke On Trent in England by his mother, an American clothes designer, and father, an English artist who worked on album covers. Slash moved to the USA when he was eleven years old. Living in L.A with his family and not quite fitting in at school, Slash lead a somewhat bohemian life at home.

The first real musical influences of Slash’s life really began at this time, with his parents being involved in fashion and music their friends would visit them in L.A. Their guests often included musicians such as David Bowie and Iggy pop.

During the 70’s Slash moved in with his grandmother when his parents separated. Slash was 15 years old when his grandmother gave him his first guitar as a gift. Playing along to his biggest influences and teaching himself to mimic the sounds of bands like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, guitar became a passion to Slash. Leaving his old hobby of BMX riding behind him and flunking out of school at the 11th grade Slash would devote 12 hours a day to playing guitar.

At this time Slash made two choices that changed his life, the first was to begin trying to piece together a way of making money from his guitar playing, the second to form a band called The Road Crew with a new friend, Steven Adler. While it became obvious they had potential they needed a singer. After meeting W. Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin Guns ‘n’ Roses was born (I won’t go into much depth on this 1 because I already wrote an article about that).

During the unforgettable 6 or so years at the top with G’N’R Slash had a whole range of experiences. From the unforgettable anthems and sold out stadiums, he finally became recognised as the guitar legend he is today. But before Guns hit the big time and scored a record deal they were constantly involved in an endless 24-hour a day party. While this added to their reputation of the most dangerous band on earth it took a huge toll on all the band members.

Perhaps no other member felt the full effect of the drink and the drugs as much as Slash. Because of his drugged up condition, Axl once came close to ending G’N’R saying Slash needs to “stop dancing with Mr. brownstone”. And during the illusions tour Slash was once found in a hotel by an elevator passed out with no pulse. To this day slash still gives thanks to the paramedic who saved his life with a reviving adrenalin shot to the heart.

But the good times had in G’N’R fro Slash included playing to sold out arenas and venues across the whole world, this also helped to establish his iconic image. But the imagery of Guns and Slash really came across with their music videos. Particularly the over budget shoots for “November Rain” and “Estranged”. As usual slash had the recognisable black top hat, les paul guitar and curly black hair. But with this budget G’N’R were able to put an incredible look to their music, For example the solo’s in November rain and estranged, how many other guitarists can say they stood on the ocean and played a solo at sunset.

After the illusions tour Slash and the Guns decided to take a break, during which time Slash became a United States citizen. But with the new G’N’R album taking a long time to get off the ground, Slash decided to start another band as a side project. The result was Slash’s Snake Pit, the band released the album “its 5 o’clock somewhere” which achieved worldwide success. The new band also featured equally bored Gunners Matt Sourum and Gilby Clarke. The band hit the road for a tour of some small clubs and venues in support of the album. Slash was glad to finally get out of the commercial mega-budget Guns ‘N’ Roses tours and back to a close range with the audience.

While Axl took forever to re-kindle G’N’R and the Snake pit tour was over (though promised to return) Slash was asked to play a blues festival. He accepted the offer and saw it as a chance to return to the Aerosmith style blues routs in his playing. As with snake pit this started a new project for Slash. It was called blues ball and was for live shows only, the band were in popular demand even without releasing an album. They covered classic blues tracks, which were re-defined by Slash soulful guitar playing.

During both snake pit and blues ball Slash waited for the call from Axl, when it finally came G’N’R set about recording the spaghetti incident. This project was dubbed by critics as a way of making money from a band that couldn’t stand their singer. This impression was given off when Axl had little at all to do with the album. The result was Slash taking the reigns and producing/directing this album himself.

When the time came for a follow up tour there was never any chance of Axl being interested. As a result Slash and the other members became frustrated. When work began on another album Slash could stand no more of Axl’s dominance. Although critics dismissed this as a popularity stunt, Slash only had two things to say. “When Axl is ready to make a rock n’ roll album I’ll come back” and “I’ll never walk onto a stage with a band pretending to be the original G’N’R”.

While Slash remained positive he could work with Rose, if they settled their differences. Axl was final in his decision, he said he couldn’t work with Slash because Slash only wanted to make a rock album. Rose said G’N’R needed a new direction and Slash wasn’t part of it. In my opinion that’s the biggest mistake Axl will ever make.

Though Axl never managed to release anything after the departure of Slash, the guitar legend didn’t just give up. As he had said in the past snake pit were back. And this time with a new group of undiscovered talent on his side Slash recorded the album aint life grand. The new snake pit group hit the road in support of ACDC and their album on a US tour. And while they did do smaller venues as well Slash still enjoyed the arena tour with ACDC, and never lost the incredible stage presence for a second.

After the snake pit reunion finished Slash was unsure of what to do next. He did consider a new snake pit album but then decided to accept an offer from long-term friend and fellow rocker Alice Cooper. Slash hit the road with Alice on a tour as a stage guest, during the tour he would come onto the stage for re-written and guitar loaded versions of Cooper classics. The songs Slash played included “Hey Stoopid”, “Poison”, “Only Women Bleed” and “Under My Wheels”. Slash also did guest tracks on a couple of Alice Cooper albums. This included the track “Lost In America” on the album “The Last Temptation” and also the “Raise Your Fist And Yell” album’s single “Freedom”.

For his next solo project Slash wanted to do something different. His original idea was to write music for an album and use guest musicians to fill in the gaps, different people from all over the world playing with Slash. For this album he wanted t do a track with former band mates Duff and Matt. This was what led to the beginning of the new super group for the ex-G’N’R members.

The project soon became known as Velvet Revolver. The chemistry was still strong between Slash, Matt and Duff, but they needed more band members one of which had to be a unique front man. While the musical side of the tracks were strong, Slash decided he would want to play with a rhythm guitarist. He soon found the perfect guitarist in the form of an old friend from junior high, Dave Knusher.

With Dave on board, Slash’s search for a singer took an “old style” turn. He decided to throw the coveted band membership open for audition and demos from anyone. The result was a time consuming closed session of song writing and listening to demo discs. In total this search took 6 months at least. Finally Duff came across a CD that showed enough promise to warrant a live audition. With the call made the un-known English singer did some work with the music VR already had recorded writing his own lyrics to the tracks.

The result got mixed responses from the band, Duff was more forgiving where as Matt was unimpressed. Slash decided to make the call and inform the singer that VR was going to carry on looking for a front man. After endless auditions and poor demo tapes they got a second hope in the form of an American singer, also un-known to the music industry.

While this new singer had more writing experience Slash and VR were still not happy with the work he did, so once again the call was made and they continued looking. Slash then discovered that Scott Weiland was taking an extended break from the Stone Temple Pilots.

“When Scott came in for the audition it just seemed to fit” satisfied with Weiland's performance, Slash decided to see if Scott and VR could work together creatively. The result was a showcase to the “industry” which convinced Scott to leave the Stone Temple Pilots permanently and commit to VR. This session also landed the group with the sound track to the movie “The Hulk”.

Scott decided after the “Song Set Me Free” was recorded to enter rehab. Slash and VR decided to back Weiland up on his decision having been there themselves. When Scott was released from rehab VR made their public debut at a press conference. Critics were fast to throw Scott to the fire with headlines like “use your delusion”. However Scott’s newfound self-belief led to him coming to terms with his past and writing a few songs about it with Slash. The result of this was an incredible anthem track on the album called “Fall To Pieces”.

When contraband was finished and recorded Slash decided the band needed to do one more thing, which was of course to play live together. And when they hit the stage with Scott for the first time Slash could see the chemistry was complete. “We have been waiting a long time to unleash this animal, everyone may be waiting for Scott to fail but we know he will pull through, this will be one hell of an album”.

Slash wasn’t far wrong, contraband and the first single “Slither” achieved critical acclaim and worldwide success. For fans of the guitar god it was great to hear that solo in “slither” the great soloist was truly back. VR erupted into a frenzy of an American tour with fans embracing the new and true gritty hard rock band they were so short of before.

The second single chosen by Slash and Scott was “fall to pieces”. Even though the video had to fight off a band because of its graphic nature with Scott’s former drug habit the singe was a huge success. Slash and the Band hit the road for a world tour that has seemingly never ended since. As soon as they finished their own tour they snapped up another film soundtrack for the “Fantastic 4”, shot a video for their 2 singles “Come On Come In” and “Dirty Little Thing”, then they joined the 2005 Ozzfest.

Slash has recently said the band is writing material every spare moment they get, it has been rumoured that they have enough material for 6 albums! They are currently waiting for their tour to end and the album, yet to be titled, is expected to be released in March 2006.

With all the records and all the legendry solos he has put out there Slash is one guitarist who has earned worldwide respect. But with all his friends in the music industry and his in demand playing you never know what he will do next. But with all that’s past Slash will defiantly go down in history.

So that’s it lol my second article let me know what you think

Peace Out

-Raven

from: ultimate-guitar.com

Bullet For My Valentine: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Harder Record'

2008-02-16T09:32:00.000+07:00

After being named “Best British Newcomer” by Kerrang and earning the Metal Hammer Golden God Award, you might think that Bullet For My Valentine would be feeling fairly confident going into its 2nd full-length release, Scream Aim Fire.

But even with all of the accolades received since 2005’s The Poison, guitarist Michael “Padge” Padget said that his band has often been the target of criticism. And talk about hitting them where it hurts – apparently some have claimed that the band is more emo than metal. For a quartet with strong metal influences, being told you’re closer to Fall Out Boy’s genre than Metallica’s is not an easy pill to swallow.

But despite all of the jabs, Padge has reason to be feeling good right about now. Aside from landing a coveted slot on the successful Taste Of Chaos Tour, Padge is also premiering 2 new custom ESP models this year. The MP-600 and the Michael Padget V are directly inspired from Dave Mustaine’s DV8 model, but they now have Padge’s own graphic interpretation. When Padge talked with Ultimate-Guitar, he said that he was blown away by being endorsed by ESP, let alone creating his own models. So how does the MP-600 and MP V sound? Well, Padge had not actually played his new ESPs at the time of the interview, but he was counting down the minutes until he could bring them onstage.

UG: You spent a good deal of time touring in support of The Poison. Did you write the bulk of material from Scream Aim Fire during that tour?

Padge: Maybe a third of the songs’ riffs and ideas and random stuff came on the road. Another third or maybe half was completed in a real studio in London. We wrote 6 track in London, so that was the majority. The rest of it was kind of written on the road from playing around, past and present.

I recall reading a quote from Matt stating that the band wanted to be more metal all the way across the board. Did you approach the album in the same way?

I think so, yeah. I think a few bodies wouldn’t agree, and those sorts of things do kind of get to you and gets under your skin slightly. You just kind of want to prove them sort of wrong and prove that we are metal in a way. We just wanted to write a harder record.

Do you get pretty fired up when you hear negative comments?

Yeah! We’ve had our fair share of really, really bad and cruel gigs. There’s no need in moaning about it, and we just kind of get on with it. It does kind of lead to thicker skin. At the end of the day, we are quite a new band and we’ve only put our 2nd full-length album. We’ve had to learn quite a bit in the last few years.

Considering that you are in a fairly new band, it’s pretty impressive that you have 2 custom ESP models already.

When ESP approached me, I was totally blown away. We’re new to this sort of thing. For someone to say they want to put your name on a guitar, that’s just ridiculous for a young guy from Wales! I’m still totally blown away. I’ve seen it in photos, but I haven’t actually played on it yet. My guitar tech is saying tomorrow.

What kind of specifications did you ask for on your ESPs?

Because ESP had given me the endorsement, they have given me loads of guitars and I’ve been able to check out a lot of guitars. I was able to find out what I sort of like and what is comfortable to my style of playing. They had given me the DV8 Dave Mustaine, I believe. I think that was about a year and a half ago, and I just kind of jammed with that ever since. It was just really comfortable to play, fully equipped with EMGs as well. It’s a flying V, which is totally metal. I just kind of stuck with that one.

It was amazing that they approached me because they had said that Dave had left, and they wanted to offer me that sort of model. So the work was kind of done, but it was kind of wiping Dave’s graphics off it and adding my own touches to it.

Was Megadeth a big influence for you?

Yeah, I would say in the last 3 or 4 years. Especially the older stuff – the older stuff tends to be my cup of tea more than the newer stuff. But back in the day, I wouldn’t say that I was a big Megadeth fan. I was more of a Metallica fan back years ago.

You have some incredible dual guitar work on the new record, particular on “Waking The Demon.” How did you and Matt work out the parts on that track?

I believe on that one, we were searching for a really heavy track for the album. Matt sort of came up with this really hardcore, downpicking shreddy riff. It actually took me a couple weeks to get my downpicking up to speed! It was interesting because it was a challenge as well. That song was kind of born from that riff. We kind of worked on a load of harmonies, which come in late in the song. Matt adds in the lyrics once everyone is happy with the music.

Is “Waking The Demon” the primary song that you’ve had to downpick on?

It was really that one riff in particular. It is just furious downpicking.

The new record marks the 2nd time you’ve worked with producer Colin Richardson. What is it about him that has worked so well with the band?

Ultimately, it was Burn My Eyes by Machine Head that totally blew everyone in the band away years ago when they released that album. The production just sort of blew our minds. We’re all big fans of Colin’s work and we have been for years. When we actually landed a deal, he was kind of the obvious choice – our only sort of choice. He was well within our range, so that was kind of cool. He came in and he’s pretty much stuck with us ever since. He did The Poison, and he’s now done Scream Aim Fire. He’s like the 5th member of the band. He really nails it and he knows exactly what we’re after. He doesn’t mess with anything, which is great.

So he never offered advice on the actual songwriting or arrangements?

No, as far as production is concerned, there is always one of the band there monitoring it. But Colin would never do anything before asking us first. He’s more of a real producer, and he saves the effects more for vocals.

Did you try out any new guitars or amps on Scream Aim Fire?

We used a Bogner on this album, which is pretty cool. We used a Bogner on one side of the rhythm guitars, and that worked out well. We used a different guitar, too. I think the main guitar was an ESP Eclipse during The Poison, but this time around was a Gibson Les Paul Raw Power with EMGs. That was like the main tracking guitar. I did all my solos on that, too, because we couldn’t find another guitar to beat that tone.

I had no idea that you played Les Pauls.

Only in the studio!

Do you think you’ll take the Bogner on the road?

Maybe. We haven’t actually played them live, so there is always a possibility. We were lucky enough to keep the one that we used in the studio, so maybe. At the moment, I’m with Mesa. Maybe, I can’t say.

There is some really nice acoustic work on the song “Say Goodnight.” Did you and Matt share acoustic duties on the album?

No. I think Matt is really big fan of the acoustic. I’m definitely an electric guy! I let Matt get on with his creativity, so to speak. He’s really good. He’s got a great rhythm to him.

I understand that you made 2 videos for “Scream Aim Fire,” but the first one ended up being scrapped. What happened?

The original concept was to do a war video. There wasn’t a tiny budget, but it was a small budget. It wasn’t enough to reach the other war videos that have been released by other bands. My Chemical Romance released a big one, and Green Day released a big one. They spent millions of dollars doing their videos. Our budget was just so tiny that we couldn’t really compare to these other videos. We just decided to go with something a little bit more real and raw, I guess.

Do you ever get nervous when your album is about to be released?

No, I just go with the flow. We’re just going to have a little drink with the crew tonight. We’ll all get together before the tour starts. The album is released, but it’s been so long waiting for it to be released that we’re just so happy for it to be out there now.

Do you thrive being on the road?

I do, yeah. But it is tough because we’re all human and we’ve got lives back at home, families, friends. It does get hard, but once you’re away you just sort of go with the flow. You’re among friends, so you feel safe and confident anyway.

Will one of the new ESPs be the main guitar you use on the tour?

Yeah. I’ve been informed that it’s arriving tomorrow, so it’s going to make the whole tour. It’s great because we have a video shoot on Friday. I can’t wait. It looked really good in the photos at NAMM. It looked brilliant.

Do you look forward to multi-bill tours like Taste Of Chaos?

Yeah, it’s going to be amazing. We’ve probably got the best slot of the whole tour. We should be offstage technically by 8 or 9 o’clock, so expect the band to be drunk by then! We get to watch 2 bands, and it’s going to be good. It’s going to be 2 months of partying.

Expect some of the crew from Ultimate-Guitar to make an appearance at a few of the dates.

Yeah, Ultimate-Guitar.com – I use Ultimate-Guitar! I’ve got it as a bookmark in my computer!

Interview by Amy Kelly
Ultimate-Guitar.Com © 2008

Stream the entire "Scream Aim Fire" album on the band's UG Profile.

How Do I Play Guitar Solos?

2008-02-14T17:59:00.001+07:00

Having taught hundreds of students over the years “How do I play solos” seems to be one of my most frequently asked questions, especially from younger students. Admittedly it’s a slightly vague question, but I read the question to mean, “I want to play cool solos, sound great, look great and impress everyone.” Well if that’s what you mean, good for you! After all, the reason we all started playing the guitar was to look cool and attract women….wasn’t it? Ok, so that’s only part of it. I hope like me you also just happen to love the sound of a good solo. If this is the case then I can help you.

Let’s start by getting the bad news out of the way. I won’t mention names, but I know of some teachers out there who answer the question “How do I play solos” by giving the student pages and pages of licks and riffs and no explanation of the theory behind them. This approach may slightly help to improve your “bag of tricks” but you’ll always find it hard to pull a solo out the bag with this method of teaching. For example, if you learn a great lick in the key of A minor could you apply it in the key of E minor without having to sit there and figure it out?

By the way, some players have played great solos without much knowledge of what they were doing, but in most cases had to write the solo first. Rather than dealing with written solos or exceptions, let’s deal more with the goal of being able to consistently come up with a good solo even when improvising.

The truth is, to be really great at soloing you have to understand what you are playing. I once heard a great quote which says it all:

"Don’t just learn a lick. Learn from a lick”

In other words, one good approach to soloing is to make sure when you learn a lick you understand why it works, what scale it comes from etc, etc.

By now you’re probably starting to realise that I’m heading in the direction of theory, scales and other technical stuff. But before you tighten that noose, let me assure you that the word ‘scale’ is not a rude word, nor a word that should make you feel ill. You’ve surely heard the saying “It’s never as bad as you think”. Well it just so happens that the saying works for music theory. Yes, you will get confused at times, and yes, you won’t sound like Jimi Hendrix immediately, but stick at it. As Jimi once said:

“Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.”
-Jimi Hendrix

Well said that man!

So please understand that to be able to play like Joe Satriani or Joe Pass or whoever floats your boat, you won’t just acquire soloing ability through osmosis, divine intervention or simply wishing it. You have to actually do something about it.

So where to you start? Well rather than throw you in the deep end and start talking about ‘symmetrical this’ and ‘altered dominant that’, simply start by getting a few basic skills under your belt. Your ability to solo to some degree will be determined by your chord knowledge. One function of chords when soloing is that they act like a landmark to help you find scale patterns as well as determining which scales are appropriate to use. So know your chords! There are plenty of resources on the net and in books about learning chords. Forgive me if you’re already pretty hot on chords. If so, you’re already in great position to learn soloing. If not, I suggest you spend some time learning them, not forgetting barchords. You may not like them yet, but when you get used to them they’ll be your allies.

When learning scales a good place for guitarists to start is the pentatonic scale, simply because it only has 5 notes, is comfortable to play and is the staple of many musical styles such as rock guitar.

In case you don’t know the scale below is the A minor pentatonic scale:

E||----------------------------5-8-8-5-----------------------------||

B||-----------------------5-8------------8-5-----------------------||

G||-----------------5-7-----------------------7-5------------------||

D||------------5-7----------------------------------7-5------------||

A||-------5-7--------------------------------------------7-5-------||

E||--5-8-------------------------------------------------------8-5-||

There are only 5 different notes in this scale: A, C, D, E, G. It’s scales such as this you’ll have to familiarise yourself with. The process is somewhat mechanical at first, but where the fun starts is when you attempt “phrasing”. A phrase is a musical sentence or if you like - a lick, riff or melodic section of music. So instead of aimlessly fiddling around a scale it’s much more musical to construct short catchy phrases.

Have a look at the following lick:

E||-------------------||

B||-------------------||

G||-----7-----5-----||

D||--7-----7-----7--||

A||-------------------||

E||-------------------||

Look familiar? They are all notes within the A minor pentatonic scale. This is therefore an A minor pentatonic lick. Now that you know the pentatonic scale, you should be able to recognise other licks as being from the pentatonic scale.

Forgive me if you already know this, but even if you do it’s import to reiterate it as it adds credence to the quote you heard earlier: "Don’t just learn a lick. Learn from a lick”.

This is only one simple example, but applies to all scales and arpeggios, triads and intervals.

I think I’ve made my point pretty clear. You have to educate yourself and be disciplined in the process. The results will be well worth it.

And now the good news. Once you have taken the first few uncomfortable steps on your road to enhancing your musical skills, your learning curve will take a huge turn in the upwards direction.

Warning! Please don’t settle at the pentatonic scale and stop there. About 95% of guitarists never seem to learn any more than this scale thus earning themselves the label of “just another pub player”. Ever noticed how most pub band players all sound the same? If they’re content with that then fine, but I suspect that some have a dream to be better and I know with almost 100% certainty that they have the ability to achieve that dream.

Seeing as you’re reading this you are probably ambitious and keen to enhance your soloing ability and willing to do what it takes. Perhaps what you need now is some more direction.

The following are some short and straightforward steps or rules if you like to point you in the right direction:

1. Educate yourself. Expand your musical pallet. Whatever level you are at you can NEVER learn everything about the guitar and therefore have no reason to ever stop developing as a player. The endless quest for perfection is a worthwhile one. If I was to know everything there is know about music I think I would lose interest and take up golf! So enjoy the challenges you will face and embrace the knowledge that there is always some wonderful new skill to be obtained. Do you know your chords? Do you know the major scale, modes, the melodic and harmonic minor scales, intervals, arpeggios, triads etc etc?

2. Immerse yourself in more music. Study more music. Find out what and who you like the most. If it’s Carlos Santana, for example, what did he do to get so good? What techniques or scales does he use to get his sound?

3. Surround yourself with better players, preferably pro musicians. You can learn a hell of a lot from other people.

4. Define your goals. Do you want to sound like someone in particular? Do you want to be an accomplished rock player or jazz player? By defining your goals and writing them down you are in a better position to reach and surpass them.

5. Practise a lot and practise correctly and efficiently. Are you really practising or just playing? Are you hitting all the notes cleanly and accurately?

6. Discipline yourself? Do you practise an hour a day, every day?

7. Motivate yourself. The best kind of motivation is that caused by seeing results. Good practice will therefore lead to motivation, but you also have to keep reminding yourself what your goals are and how you will achieve them. Listening to your favourite artists and new ones will help to inspire you.

8. Never give up. Never stop learning. Don’t get down when you have a bad day or a bad gig. You are only human. Even the greatest players in the world have bad days, but the better you get the less noticeable your bad days will be. Steve Vai, on a bad day is still awesome!

And finally…believe in yourself. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve with a positive attitude, lots of correct and efficient practise and persistence whatever your level of ability, whatever your age and whatever your experience.

The only thing stopping you is YOU! So what are you waiting for?

By: AndyRidgeway

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Understanding Steve Vai Music

2008-02-14T17:53:00.000+07:00

For the first time ever Steve Vai have done a tour of Russia and the Ukraine where he conducted three evening master class clinics, and three daytime in-store autograph sessions.

The tour was a big success. This was the most helpful and emotionally pleasant guitar clinic I ever seen before. Steve was able to get that perfect balance between music and talks. The genius has developed serious topics out of simple questions. He was always in contact with the audience. Steve played both, his composed music and spontaneous improvisations too. He was able to make clear for us and illustrate how he is composing music that's coming from inside.

Very deep self-reflection: it is incredible, when the musician does not say something like "well, I just listen to radio and - ah! - create a melody." No! Steve looks deep inside himself to analyze his inner world to create his masterpieces. When you get it mixed with live sound, concert atmosphere, his words come right into your mind, into your heart. I mean, everyone can understand what he's talking about.

What can I say, it is useless to copy Steve Vai!

I wanted to make a video record of For The Love Of God, in order to get something useful for myself from it later: But then Steve told the audience how his music was created. Sometimes, he finds an image or situation and tries to "sound" like this image to imitate it. Sometimes, people around him and relationships can give birth to his music. Sometimes he just play exercises and chord progressions, trying to hear and find out something new. Sometimes he's singing along with chord progression and record himself, then finding interesting ideas.

But the most beautiful music is created, when he is listening with his "inner ear" - something, that is very personal and sounds in his mind. Combining all the above with Steve's playing For The Love Of God, Crying Machine and Lotus Feet that evening, I have suddenly realized, how useless video can be. There is only personal behind those sounds.

Steve's music will remain his music.

Another ideas was delivered to the audience is the following. We all are occupied with our problems and everyday routine. Those 24 hours isn't enough to learn everything in music and guitar, or even 50% of it.

The deeper you go, the more unexplored lands you can see. But every and each of us can and must learn how to hear and feel what's going on in our inner world, to take it out in form of sounds, music, and to express ourselves but not necessarily those speed licks or arpeggios - this is what I AM, and this is MY music. It doesn't matter sometimes, how good or bad it is. It doesn't matter if anybody else need this music. First we need it ourselves.

Yuri Nikitin
Ibanez guitars fan.
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Top 10 Guitar Solos: '70s And '80s

2008-02-14T17:52:00.000+07:00

The definition of metal changes every decade as musicians continually push the genre to new extremes, writes Chris Gill of Gibson.com. But several elements have remained consistent throughout the years: distorted guitar, heavy riffs, and lightning-fast solos. Some of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded can be found on metal classics from the '70s and '80s, and many of those solos were recorded using Gibson guitars.

What makes a guitar solo great? While technical precision and speed are certainly important, a good solo should also be inventive and imaginative. The solo should support the song, and the best solos are ones that are so melodically strong that you can sing them while you wail away on your air guitar.

“Whole Lotta Love”

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II [Atlantic, 1969]

Jimmy Page

Although it was released in 1969, “Whole Lotta Love” formed the foundation for hundreds of great heavy metal tunes that followed in the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. Page’s solo at the climax of the “orgasm” section exploded with primal fury, accentuated by double stomping power chords that defined “heavy” and “metal” with a one-two punch. The entirety of Led Zeppelin’s second album is full of awe-inspiring solos, but with “Whole Lotta Love,” Page made his point loud and clear that the guitar hero for the modern age of rock had arrived.

“War Pigs”

Black Sabbath, Paranoid [Warner Bros., 1971]

Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi’s epic solo begins with a majestic symphonic line that would make Tchaikovsky proud before bursting into an impressive display of descending triplets and bluesy howls. Ozzy Osbourne’s lyrics may have painted a brutal depiction of war mongers, but Iommi’s solo made listeners feel like they were in the middle of battle, surviving an onslaught of machine-gun bullets, screaming rockets, and bomb blasts. One of Black Sabbath’s finest moments.

“Rock Bottom”

UFO, Phenomenon [Chrysalis, 1974]

Michael Schenker

This tour de force showcase of Schenker’s formidable guitar talents was the metalhead equivalent of “Freebird,” and it became the centerpiece of UFO’s live performances (captured brilliantly on Strangers in the Night). Schenker’s extended solo displays virtuoso skills that left an indelible mark on numerous Euro-centric players like Yngwie Malmsteen and Eddie Van Halen.

“Stranglehold”

Ted Nugent, Ted Nugent [Epic, 1975]

Ted Nugent

Another extended guitar solo, Ted Nugent’s “Stranglehold” summoned up a barnyard full of squawks, squeals, and howls along with hypnotic melodies that make this song a sort of heavy metal “Bolero.” Nugent’s use of a Gibson Byrdland—a guitar normally associated with jazz—was certainly unorthodox, but thanks to his uncanny ability to tame feedback he used it to great advantage.

“(Don’t Fear) the Reaper”

Blue Öyster Cult, Agents of Fortune [Columbia, 1976]

Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser

Buck Dharma’s exotic solo on Blue Öyster Cult’s breakthrough hit takes the song to a dark underworld full of tension and wonder while retaining the tune’s somber, minor-key mood. Dharma’s Middle Eastern, raga-esque lines were unlike anything heard in hard rock before, but they fit perfectly.

“You Shook Me All Night Long”

AC/DC, Back in Black [Atlantic, 1980]

Angus Young

Angus Young has always insisted that his main influence was the blues, and here he shows his roots in smashing form. But instead of fiddling about in the pentatonic box, Young delivers a rich, melodic solo that you can sing along with. An AC/DC classic.

“Flying High Again”

Ozzy Osbourne, Diary of a Madman [Epic, 1981]

Randy Rhoads

Any of the solos that Randy Rhoads played during his brief time with Ozzy Osbourne could easily make the list, but “Flying High Again” fits just about everything that Rhoads was about as a player into a tidy package. You can hear Rhoads’s classical influences in the melody and his Van Halen inspiration in the tapped flourishes, but, in the end, this solo is all about Rhoads’s impeccable taste and immaculate phrasing, which few players since have matched.

“Stand Up and Shout”

Dio, Holy Diver [Warner Bros., 1983]

Vivian Campbell

The year 1983 should go down in history as the period when the new age of shred officially began, and Vivian Campbell deserves recognition for helping to kick-start this trend. No one knew who Campbell was when he joined Dio, but after they heard this blistering, thousand-notes-a-second solo they had to find out more.

“Thunder and Lightning”

Thin Lizzy, Thunder and Lightning [Warner Bros., 1983]

John Sykes

John Sykes is another shredder who completely turned the guitar world upside down with his stunning speed and tasteful technique. Like the song’s title, Sykes’ playing was loud and flashy yet mysteriously mesmerizing. Sykes later enjoyed even greater success and fame by helping craft Whitesnake’s breakthrough album, but from a guitar player’s perspective this remains one of his finest moments.

“Welcome to the Jungle”

Guns N’ Roses, Appetite for Destruction [Geffen, 1987]

Slash

By 1987, every guitarist was shredding like mad and studying exotic scales at GIT. Slash ripped across the grain with his boozy and bluesy playing on “Welcome to the Jungle,” which evoked Joe Perry’s raunchiest moments with Aerosmith. Sure, other players may have had more polished technique, but few of them could match Slash’s sweet emotion.

Five Overlooked Metal Solos You Should Know:

“Sails of Charon” Scorpions (1978)
Uli Jon Roth’s epic Euro shred masterpiece.

“Hammerhead” Pat Travers (1979)
The prototype for ’80s speed metal.

“End of the World” Gary Moore (1982)
The two-minute intro is the NWOBHM answer to Van Halen’s “Eruption.”

“Far Beyond the Sun” Yngwie Malmsteen (1984)
Still awe-inspiring — many have imitated Malmsteen, but he’s still unequaled.

“Mr. Scary” Dokken (1987)
George Lynch’s off-kilter instrumental fireworks make ’80s hair metal seem okay after all.

Thanks for the info to Gibson.com.

10 Of The Best Cover Songs Of All Time

2008-02-14T17:51:00.001+07:00

It’s a dangerous prospect, the cover song. You have the benefit of working with a proven piece of music, but choose an authentic take and you risk your version being taken as pointless, take liberties and you risk it being looked at as sacrilege. Either way, you’re working both with and against the baggage of a song’s former life.

All that makes it particularly compelling when an artist grabs an unexpected tune—one made known by a drastically different act—and makes it his or her own. The following may not be the most obvious cover choices, but they score major points for reinterpretations that rival the originals.

“Hurt,” by Johnny Cash (via Nine Inch Nails)

In its original incarnation, “Hurt” was an industrial-rock masterstroke. The dark delivery of Nine Inch Nails head Trent Reznor made it unsettling and compelling, as it whiplashed from gloom to aggression. In Johnny Cash’s cover of the song on 2002’s American IV: The Man Comes Around, country’s legendary Man in Black summoned demons of his own. Fiercely different from Reznor’s, Johnny Cash’s version is more cautionary preacher-man than Trent’s injured, seething loner. Cash didn’t just inhabit Reznor’s hurt; through a deep, weary warble, Cash laid bare his own, the words coming through with even more genuine conviction—an accomplishment indeed.

Watch video here.

“Wild Horses,” by the Sundays (via the Rolling Stones)

English pop crew the Sundays’ strengths were soft ones—their shoegaze-soupy textures, singer Harriet Wheeler’s gentle, breathy vocal. The Rolling Stones, on the other hand, rose on bluesy grit and electric sexual energy. But the Sundays’ approach to the Stones’ “Wild Horses”—smoothing Keith Richards’ guitars into a dreamy haze, softening Mick Jagger’s swagger into a lullaby coo—proved them imminently capable. Included on the Fear soundtrack in 1996, four years after the Sundays released the song on their album Blind, their take on “Wild Horses” turned some young listeners onto the Stones for the first time.

Watch video here.

“Rock’n’Roll Singer,” by Mark Kozelek (via AC/DC)

For Red House Painters voice Mark Kozelek, reimagining rock and roll songs as deep and pensive serenades has become habit. But the most radical—and the most oddly affecting—have been his AC/DC covers, which resemble the originals only in the lyrics. Kozelek’s finest one of those, “Rock’n’Roll Singer,” released on an EP of the same name, is a beauty, Angus Young’s taut guitar stabs traded for plaintive acoustic strums, Bon Scott’s reedy bark morphed into Kozelek’s deep, moody croon.

“Independent Women Part I,” by Elbow (via Destiny’s Child)

Britrock band Elbow’s music is dark and haunting, resembling a mix of Peter Gabriel’s pop sensibility and Talk Talk’s patient melodic pacing. So it wasn’t necessarily the most natural thing, them covering Destiny’s Child’s R&B-pop nugget “Independent Women Part I” for BBC Radio 1. The result is natural and fun and creative and a bunch of other good things, a plinking xylophone running the melody while frontman Guy Garvey gently and sweetly deadpans the lyrics.

“Wonderwall,” by Ryan Adams (via Oasis)

Oasis’ massive Britpop smash “Wonderwall” is one of those unsinkable ballads, managing to maintain intimacy while delivering full arena bombast. Americana treasure Ryan Adams is at his best sticking with intimacy—something he’s done often enough—and his reinvention of “Wonderwall” into a gently fingerpicked folk tune on 2004 release Love Is Hell is one of his most exceptional recordings. Adams’ approach is more hand-penned love letter than Oasis’ skywritten profession, and it hits just as hard (if not harder) than the original. Now a live favorite of Adams’ fans, he can’t go a single show without an insistent fan loudly demanding he play the Oasis tune.

Watch video here.

“It’s My Life,” by No Doubt (via Talk Talk)

Talk Talk’s experimental period, at its finest on 1991’s Laughing Stock, is the style most fans consider to be representative of the band’s strengths. And those expanses of long, slowly unfolding melodies are certainly a far stretch from radio-pop crew No Doubt’s digestible offerings. But “It’s My Life,” from Talk Talk’s pop period, was finely interpreted by No Doubt—the cover, included on The Singles 1992-2003, kept the propulsive energy of the original tune, amping up the anthemic melody without sacrificing any of the original character.

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“Jolene,” by the White Stripes (via Dolly Parton)

We know that Nashville transplant Jack White is a fan of country music, but there hadn’t been much indication of that in his band’s dirty, howling blues-rock. And there certainly are no traces of the tender strings and strums or the sweet, cleanly arcing vocal of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” in the White Stripes’ cover of it. The Stripes’ version lets Jack White pair his passionate, breaking voice with a dirty, fuzzy guitar. It’s completely different, and completely great.

Watch video here.

“Mad World,” by Gary Jules (via Tears for Fears)

Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” has its touches of inherent sadness, inescapable with those minor melodies, but it’s downright dance-y at points too, as a digital backbeat urges it forward. Los Angeles singer/songwriter Gary Jules had a major hit with his version of it, and for good reason. Included on the Donnie Darko soundtrack, Jules’ take turned the song into a piano dirge that’s as gorgeous as it is lyrically heart-crushing.

Watch video here.

“Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now),” by the Postal Service (via Phil Collins)

While Phil Collins’ solo career has proven him a master melody-maker, he’s not often thought of as one of the cooler guys on the charts. His track “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now),” for instance, holds unshakable melodies, but is plenty over-glossed and doesn’t stand up today as well as it did the ’80s. That is until Death Cab for Cutie voice Ben Gibbard and Postal Service partner Jimmy Tamborello got their hands on the song, reinventing it as a laptop-pop exercise with a smartly crudded-up intro that gets fleshed into an angular dance number with cool digital clicks, whirrs, and melodic touches.

Watch video here.

“Easy,” by Faith No More (via the Commodores)

It’d be hard to find two guys more different than Faith No More’s Mike Patton, a guy as bizarre as he is creative, and smooth-and-earnest Commodores voice-turned-easy listening juggernaut Lionel Richie. But Patton cemented just how capable he is of a honeyed soul croon with his art-metal band’s gloriously accurate cover of “Easy,” included on 1993’s Songs to Make Love To EP.

Watch video here.

Thanks for the info to Nicole Keiper's article at Gibson.com.

Gibson's new Slash guitars just around the corner

2008-02-14T17:48:00.000+07:00

Gibson Guitar has announced the first ever availability of a series of “Slash” signature Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Standard electric guitars. On Tuesday April 1st 2008 three very limited and unique models of the Slash signature Les Paul guitar will be released simultaneously around the world.

Each guitar model has been designed and produced in close co-operation with the legendary Velvet Revolver guitarist, Slash. For the first time ever, the Slash models will be available from Gibson Custom, Gibson USA and Epiphone offering consumers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a guitar inspired by Slash. On April 1, 2008 at 5pm US EDT select dealers will offer a limited number of these models for sale. Once they are sold out, they will not be reproduced.

Gibson Custom will release their Slash Inspired By VOS (Vintage Original Spec) guitar, Gibson USA will release their Slash Signature Les Paul Standard model and there will also be an Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard Plus packaged with exclusive Slash inspired accessories. All three new guitar models will combine individual design features while Slash’s own personal touches create a unique instrument destined to become another instant classic.

For twenty years, the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll has been embodied by one man. When he shot to fame with Guns N’ Roses in 1987, Slash was the cool cat in the top hat, cranking out timeless riffs like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” And, at the same time setting the standard by which all future guitar heroes would be measured. Now fast-forward to 2008 and he’s doing exactly the same with “Velvet Revolver.”

“Slash embodies the true essence and spirit of rock n’ roll. He is a master of his craft and respected the world over. Gibson is proud to partner with one of the worlds greatest guitar players. His signature range of guitars is symbolic and a true testament to his status and global recognition” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “I expect these limited edition run of guitars to sell out soon after they arrive in stores globally on 1st April 2008”

“I have always been a Les Paul player and am very proud to have my own range produced by Gibson and Epiphone, the maker of the world’s greatest guitars. I hope that musicians around the world enjoy them as much as I do,” said Slash

taken from guitarsite.com

The 100 Megabit Gibson Guitar

2008-02-13T19:26:00.002+07:00

The technology inside the electric guitar has been set since the 1930s: Magnetic pickups convert string vibrations into electrical impulses. Gibson's new Les Paul, with proprietary Magic technology, does something else altogether, something no other guitar does. An audio converter inside the instrument's body translates string vibrations into a digital signal that can travel over a standard Cat-5 Ethernet cable. The company will continue to sell the traditionaltraditional Les Pauls, but Gibson's CEO thinks it won't be long before all guitarists go digital. "We're improving the electric guitar for the first time in 70 years," he explains.

If Henry Juszkiewicz didn't build a digital guitar, I can assure you the digital guitar would still happen." Like Sony and Philips with the compact disc 20 years ago, Gibson is making a big bet on Magic, whose success hinges on nothing less than the reinvention of an entire industry. But unlike the recording business, which has a history of using innovation to fuel growth, most guitar companies live comfortably in the past. "The business is incredibly conservative," says Adrian Freed, research director at the Guitar Innovation Group at the UC Berkeley's Center for New Music and Audio Technologies. "One thing I can say about Henry without reservation is that he desperately wants to introduce some innovation."

The desperation isn't driven by sales. In the US alone nearly a million electric guitars were purchased in 2002 - three times as many as a decade ago - to the tune of $477 million. Most of the guitars - roughly 85 percent - were knockoffs of the Les Paul and its only real competition, the Stratocaster. And since Juszkiewicz took control of Gibson, in 1986, revenue has soared. The Music Trades, an industry journal, estimates Gibson's annual revenue increased from $12 million to $130 million in 2002.

Despite sales success, Juszkiewicz says there's more work to do. The Les Paul may not be connecting with the generation whose idea of a garage band is a youngster hunched over a laptop with Pro Tools. Since Guns N' Roses imploded in the mid-'90s, no Les Paul player has commanded the cross-genre visibility of Slash in his heyday. Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, both Les Paul players, don't have Slash's following or showmanship. Juszkiewicz is banking on his digital strategy to reignite excitement for the Les Paul.

It won't be easy. For starters, the Magic guitar's Ethernet output is incompatible with traditional guitar gear. No amplifier or effects pedal on the market today works with the instrument. For now, musicians will need to plug the guitar into a "breakout box" that converts the digital signal back to analog; a standard guitar cable plugs into the box's output. Second, guitars that work with the digital world via MIDI, the universal language of musical instruments, do exist. Guitarists like Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood already make all kinds of digitally enhanced music onstage.

The magic about Magic is it's portability Greenwood may have a digital world at his fingertips, but his guitar still delivers an analog signal, requiring mediating devices to make it digital. The goal of the Magic guitar is to be fully plug-and-play, so a musician can simply jack it into a PC - no USB cables or external devices necessary. And while MIDI is just a sequence of instructions, Magic transmits real digital audio. The signal is digitized at the source and remains digital thereafter. What you get is what you keep, without the noise, interference, and other vagaries of the messy analog world. "Magic just sounds better," Juszkiewicz insists. "It sounds more authentic."

Guitars have typically been paired with digital technology to create various kinds of synthesizers. More recently, advances in sound modeling, using complex algorithms that simulate other instruments, have created a sort of identity crisis in the guitar world. In 2002, California-based Line 6 unveiled its Variax, which mimics 26 classic guitars - everything from a 1935 Dobro Alumilite to a 1968 Rickenbacker - with remarkable precision. Juszkiewicz is taking Gibson in the opposite direction. "We're not synthesizing sound," he says. "We're putting out a much better original signal." His claim, in essence, is that Magic makes the Les Paul sound more like itself.

By: lyndon

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Yoko Vs. Lennon

2008-02-13T19:26:00.001+07:00

Nobody told her there'd be days like these.

Lennon Murphy—a little-known singer-songwriter who was named after John Lennon—has found herself at odds with Yoko Ono over who has legal rights to the famous moniker.

An attorney for Lennon's widow filed a petition last week with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office seeking to cancel a trademark Murphy took out in 2003 for "Lennon" as the name of her band.

The petition cites the "likelihood of confusion" in the marketplace and "dilution" of the music icon's surname. (Lennon itself is a fairly common throughout Ireland and is derived from the Gaelic word Leannon, which means a "lover" or "sweetheart.")

The 25-year-old Murphy claims that, as a courtesy, she sought and received Ono's blessing to use the name back in 2000, when she signed with Arista Records.

According to Murphy, the label was concerned about the name issue and sent her product manager, Justin Shukat (reportedly the son of Ono attorney Peter Shukat), to approach the prickly 74-year-old artist. Ono supposedly gave her okay, clearing the way for the Tennessee-born Murphy and her eponymous band to release 5:30 Saturday Morning.

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Pop Music

2008-01-28T16:49:00.000+07:00

Pop music is a liberal and vague category of modern music not marked by artistic considerations but by its promising audience or future market. Pop is music composed with calculated objective to influence the majority of its contemporaries.

In contrast to music that calls for education or arrangement to appreciate, a significant characteristic of pop music is that anyone is able to enjoy it. Artistic concepts such as complex musical form and aesthetics are not a matter in the writing of pop songs, the key aim being audience satisfaction and commercial triumph. Although the aim of pop music is to sell records and do really well in the charts, it does not require wide acclaim or commercial success. There are bad or unsuccessful pop songs.

Originally the term was an abbreviation of, and synonymous to, popular music, but developed around 1954 to express a particular musical category. The stylistic origins of pop music is folk,jazz,R&B,rock and roll,traditional pop music.The typical instruments are electric guitar,bass guitar,drum kit and keyboard.The cultural origins date back to 1950's in the United States.It is popular worldwide since 1960s.

The standard format of pop music is the song, usually less than five minutes in length. The instrumentation can range from an orchestra to a lone singer. In spite of this wide choice, a standard lineup in a pop band includes a lead guitarist, a bassist, a drummer (or an electronic drum machine), a keyboardist and one or more singers, generally not themselves instumentalists.
Pop songs are generally conspicuous by a heavy rhythmic element, a mainstream style and traditional structure. The most common modification is strophic in form and focuses on memorable melodies, catchy hooks and the appeal of the verse-chorus-verse arrangement, with the chorus sharply contrasting the verse melodically, rhythmically and harmonically.

Lyrics in pop compositions are usually simple and speak of universal experiences and feelings, moving away from incomprehensible or debatable issues.The international appeal of pop was evident in the new millennium, with artists from around the world influencing the genre and local variants merging with the mainstream. As of 2008, pop music is now currently the most popular style of music of youth culture, making competition with hip hop, dance and country.

By: mary rose

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