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A warning on the future of music
john posted a topic in Musician's Lounge,
Hey
As ever, an interesting interview by Rick Beato with American music critic and historian Ted Gioia.
Interesting. Any thoughts?
cheers
John
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You, Aged 20
john posted a topic in Musician's Lounge,
Hey gang
I thought it would be a bit of fun to post up old pics… namely, photos of you, aged 20! Are you game?
So here I am in 1987, rehearsing with my band, The Outside Edge…
That’s me on the guitar.
Cheers
John-
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Has Lockdown Helped Your Songwriting?
john posted a topic in Songwriting,
Hey gang
I know a lot of people have had a lot of extra time on their hands. At the same time I am aware of a lot who sit in perpetual boredom, who have largely wasted their time.
What about you? Did you add to your skills? Add to your song or composition collection? Did lockdown light a fuse under your ass?
Cheers
John-
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FREE &/or OPEN SOURCE VST Plugins & Virtual Instruments [2021]
Mahesh posted a topic in Music Production and Recording,
Lemme start with a few that I use
CAKEWALK BY BANDLAB : https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk
I've alread created a topic on this on this very board. I've used many DAWs before Cakewalk but after switching to Windows, this has been my constant and only choice. Not that there aren't great alternatives, but for a free software - it's the most robust, full fledged DAW you can get! I was particularly impressed by how good the virtual instruments are on this. If you haven't tried Cakewalk yet, you totally should. And if you're an old SONAR user who wants to share some thoughts, feel free to do so here : https://forums.songstuff.com/topic/55230-any-cakewalk-users-here-i-just-started-using-it/
Spitfire LABS : https://labs.spitfireaudio.com
Spitfire Audio has been a godsend for virtual instruments and sample libraries for many years now. So when LABS was first announced as an unending FREE series of instruments and sounds, I was very quick to latch on. I've used it for a couple years now including on my previous single "Fading Colours". I recorded this in my old room last year during lockdown. The piano and strings used for final part of the song was from LABS. Fading Colours : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDGy3X4tT-0
Wider : https://polyversemusic.com/products/wider/
I used to do all kinds of things to work with the spatial width on my tracks. Some worked well, some would bring about phase issues on which I'd spend a lot of time investigating. Sometimes I'd end up rolling things back to the way I started. That is until recently when I discovered Wider and it's such a hassle free, straight up piece of software. It handles phase really well unless you crank things up too much but more than anything, it's quick to turn on or off while I'm trying to bring some life into my sounds when needed. You should totally have it handy.
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Independent Music Poll
john posted a topic in Musician's Lounge,
Hi Gang
Thought I would ask a few basic questions about how you feel about indie music.
Please take part!
As well as voting, please feel free to add comments.
Cheers
John-
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By CoreyPadilla · Posted
Music can be a total game-changer for mental health! I find that music has a way of lifting my spirits when I'm feeling down. Whether I'm blasting my favorite tunes to pump myself up or listening to something soothing to unwind, music has this magical ability to change my mood in an instant. I've also noticed that playing music, like guitar or drums, can be therapeutic. It's like a form of self-expression where you can let out all your emotions without saying a word. Plus, when you're jamming with friends, it's a great way to connect and have fun together.I think websites like sunlightrecovery.com are onto something with their focus on music therapy. -
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By RoderickWalter · Posted
That sounds like a great research topic! Music can have a significant positive effect on mental health, from boosting mood to reducing stress and anxiety. Good luck with your research! -
On the day of each gig, I may feel some butterflies in increasing levels as the gig draws closer. I guess it's my body's way of prepping for a session of focus and efficiency on stage. This feeling goes away 10 seconds into making my very first sound on stage. I've not been able to avoid this experience but have come to accept it in a way which has helped so much. On the other hand, if I'm stressed out for some reason or am feeling quite unexpectedly nervous or anxious, listening to music helps! I listen to my favs - John Mayer, Damien Rice, Nocturnes by Chopin, Chet Baker, etc It sure calms me down or at least distracts me from the thought that I'm anxious. I avoid too much socialising but enjoy speaking to a friend about something irrelevant to the day's events. I also keep myself hydrated and avoid any alcohol just before getting on stage.
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By entersadmanisbroken · Posted
As for VST amp settings, I totally get the struggle. It's easy to get lost in the endless tweaking instead of actually playing. Simplifying with a versatile amp like the UA Dream 65 sounds like a solid plan. If you ever need some guidance on guitar basics or want to delve deeper into guitar knowledge, https://guitarsrepublic.com/guitar-basics offers helpful resources/. -
I've always gone story based so far. But I have not released a lot of music videos in my music journey. This time, there is more attention being given to the visual aesthetic, colours used and the cinematography style to align with the Mahesh Music brand kit set up for 2024. It's the first time I've done so much prep work ahead of impending releases and tour, but I'm curious to see how it will all turn out.
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