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Top Five Most Popular Pop Songs By Indie Artists

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love Indie Pop Music? Can you remember discovering Nirvana and wondering where they had been your whole life? Emerged in the 80′s and stronger than ever in 2011! Whether you prefer to listen to your favorite Indie music in the comfort of your home, on your hand held music player while enjoying your workout routine, via satellite radio or steaming online–the classics will remain:

Top Five Most Popular Pop Songs By Indie Artists

1. About a Girl-Nirvana
2. I Will Love You-Fisher
3. C’mon C’mon-The Von Bondies
4. New Slang-The Shins
5. Sitting Still-REM

Popularity can range depending on the audience and personal preferences, but all can agree the top five will remain classics throughout time. There are many new bands coming on the scene daily, yet the bands which emerged in 80′s were pivotal to the entire Indie music movement.

What are your top five Indie Pop songs? Perhaps you should take a minute to remember those songs that inspired you, or perhaps gave you the courage and understanding you needed at an influential time in your life. Don’t just sit there…start your playlist now! There is nothing like music, it truly is good for the soul.

Top Five Most Popular Love Songs By Indie Artists

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Love songs are definitely what most love to listen to because it either brings back memories or gives them memories about what they currently have. Though many people listen to all genres of music, love songs can be heard in any genre simply because it is a subject that everyone can relate to. With so much music being released today it is hard to pick which songs are really good to listen to so most people just go by what they hear on the radio. There are so many other songs and groups out there who make music without the song being able to reach out to a large crowd. Here are some of the best love songs by indie artists.

Rest of my life- Kid Cras

This rap song by a London artist has been getting amazing reviews and I wont be surprised to hear this on the radio soon.

June on the west coast- Bright eyes

A great acoustic love song.

Yo La Tengo- Our Way To Fall

Another classic in the indie scene.

Arcade Fire- My heart is an apple

A wonderful song about love and heartbreak

Truly Yours- Josh Ortiz

This song definitely explains a lot about certain relationships and has been a hit in the indie music scene

Are Singers Getting Lazy From Using Autotune?

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Singers are definitely getting lazy using Autotune software. It was something that was unique and creative when Roger and Zapp created the sound. It was even welcomed when Blackstreet came on the scene with Teddy Riley to revisit this form of music alteration.

Rappers also embraced it when T-Pain took over the show with this voice box choruses that wrote another chapter in the Autotune handbook. It was only a matter of time, however, where something unique would change into a mainstream nightmare.

Singers that could sing started using it. Singers that couldn’t sing well were using it. Before long everyone was all clumped into together.Want more? Click here/tag It became difficult to tell who had talent anymore. It was a severe case of overkill for music fans. People grew tired of it because it detracted from the true art form of singing.

Today there are so many artists that are using it. It isn’t a rap thing. It isn’t an occasion R&B thing. AutoTune has become commercialized. Everyone is getting on board. Country artists, pop, and even some rock artists are putting their own stamp on this brand of new music. Unfortunately, it has really made talented people take a back seat.

Great Music Venues Around the Country

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

More and more people are getting their music online whether it’s over mobilebroadband4g.com internet or through the speakers of a smartphone. If we had it our way people would be back in the clubs listening to live music night after night so if you get the urge, try one of these hotspots:
1. The Fillmore: Located in awesome music city San Francisco, the Fillmore has some of the best bands in one of the quaintest and storied venues in the city. If you’re looking for a stiff drink and a possible celebrity sighting, head here first.
2. Georgia Theater: In Athens, GA the venerable Georgia Theater was recently rebuilt after a devastating fire. It’s the birthing ground of REM and Widespread Panic and the music scene passing through these doors is still alive and well.
3. The Living Room: A great NYC spot, this is the club to go to if you want to chill out and listen rather than dance and jam. Norah Jones and the like play here so if that’s your style, give it a try.

The Best Song Editing Software For Beginners

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The best song editing software for beginners does not require the user to pay a lot of money. The the open source movement means a person who wants to get high quality software does not need to spend any money at all. The best software for beginners needs to present the material in a way that is friendly to the new user. The new user should be clear about what he wants, though. Song editing software and music-editing software are not the same thing. Music editing software changes the sound of music. Music editing software generally comes with most Linux distributions.

The best song editing software, at least for people who need to write scores for different instrument is TablEdit. Tabledit can make harmonica tabs, guitar tabs, banjo tabs and mandolin tabs. The programmers frequently add in new instruments. Light versions of the program are available from the company’s website. A user who wants the full version needs to pay the company. A similar program, called TuxGuitar is available Linux users. TuxGuitar does not read the more popular TEF files, however. If the user wants to write songs for an instrument, this is not an insurmountable obstacle. It has the same tablature editing features TablEdit does.

Best Places to Buy Used Drum Sets

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A struggling band can save money by purchasing a used drum set. A parent can save money by doing the same thing. The motivation of the parent is often to avoid spending a lot of money, especially if he does not know if a child will stick with the instrument. The band simply may not have the money to afford new equipment. Professional quality instruments are expensive. The best places to get drum sets for both types of consumers are from music stores.

Drums are designed to be beat on heavily, and withstand the constant pounding of drumsticks. Flea markets, yard sales and Auctions often contain musical instruments, but the instruments are often in poor shape by the time they make it to one of these vendors.Additional information can be found at http://punjapit.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/ningengakki-turns-body-parts-into-musical-instruments/. A better solution is to go to a music store that sells used instruments. The music store will make minor repairs on the instrument and sell them at a price that is lower than what a person would pay for a new set.

The parent may not worry too much about whether an instrument is standard quality, student quality or the quality of instrument that a professional needs. He probably wants the lower quality instrument, in fact.

Best Places To Buy Used Keyboards

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When shopping for a used keyboard, a person may find that a new keyboard costs less than a used one.. The problem comes not from duplicity on the part of the shopkeepers, but rather from the types of keyboards that are sold to the average consumer. A buyer who does not want to pay the high price should buy the new keyboards from Target, Wal-Mart or Radio Shack. The keyboards sold used are often sold to professional musicians Sometimes a person can find great deals in his Penny Advertiser, but this is not the best place to find used keyboards.

Although it may seem corny or clichd by now, one of the best places to find anything online is Ebay. The online auction site contains a number of used and new keyboards. The prices depend on the seller, what seller wants for the instrument, and what the seller thinks he can sell the used keyboard for. When buying anything from Ebay, the buyer cannot test the equipment before it arrives. He will not know if the used keyboard really is in pristine out of the box condition or if it is missing 15 of its 49 total keys. Used keyboards are found in music shops from time to time.More info here: Logitech Wireless Slim Illuminated Keyboard for 54 free shipping

Best Places To Buy Used Guitar

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

So you’ve decided you want to purchase a guitar. A wise option to consider is buying a used guitar. Used guitars are often cheaper, already broken in, and often have more character than a new guitar. Depending on the quality, a guitar can last for several lifetimes, so if you are worried about the used guitar lasting for a long time, you can rest assured that it will provide you plenty of enjoyment for years to come.

It can often be overwhelming when shopping for a guitar, as there are numerous places to turn to, both online and at physical retail shops. Starting out, it is prudent to determine what your price range is for purchasing a guitar. This will immediately eliminate some choices when you start looking for that perfect-fit guitar. From there, it is best to begin your search at local music shops. Music stores will have a constant supply of used guitars. Before you buy any guitar, you will want to play it or at least a model similar to the one you purchase. Music stores will allow you the chance to play their used guitars, giving you a true feel for how the instrument plays. After you have visited your local music stores, expand your search to online classifieds and listings.