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Home›2012›October (Page 2)

Monthly Archives: October 2012

  • Album Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Muse: The 2nd Law

    By Andy Mesecher Muse The 2nd Law Warner Bros. Records Producer: Muse Score: 9 out of 10 Muse bring together the sounds of Queen, Zeppelin, ...
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  • Album Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Gary Clark Jr: Blak and Blu

    By Oscar Jordan  Amidst the massive hype, success and accolades over the last few years, Gary Clark Jr.’s first full-length record is finally here. Clark ...
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  • Book Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Zen and the Art of Producing

    By Mixerman (paperback) $24.99 In this companion to Zen and the Art of Mixing, the author lays out the organizational and creative roles of an ...
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  • Book Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    The Recording Secrets Behind 50 Great Albums

    Edited by Kylee Swenson Gordon (paperback) $16.99 Spanning 1967 to 2011, the book reveals the methodology of talented artists, producers and engineers. Ranging from seminal ...
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  • Book Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Book Preview: Idiots Guide to Playing the Ukulele

    By David Hodge (paperback) $22.95 Here’s a solid beginner’s guide that covers the gamut: parts of the uke, tuning, strumming, fingerpicking, chords, perfecting your rhythm, ...
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  • Book Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    The Story of Randy Rhoads

    By Steven Rosen and Andrew Klein (hardcover) $99 Before his tragic death in a 1982 plane crash at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads invented ...
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  • Music Industry Tips
    October 26, 2012
    by Jeannie Deva

    11 Essential Elements to Learning a Song

       1. Map the Song Form. Every song has its own structure, known as the song form or arrangement. This is based on the order ...
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  • Music Industry Tips
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Find & Keep a Great Drummer

    By Nick Mason   So you’ve had trouble finding and keeping a good drummer for your band? You’re not alone. As a drummer myself, I understand ...
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  • Music Industry Tips
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    7 Tips: How To Give a Great Audition

    Do you know how to give a great audition? Whether it’s for a label, American Idol, a musical or a touring sideman gig, you have ...
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  • Signing Stories
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Autumn Owls Sign To Epitonic

    Date Signed: July 2012 Label: Epitonic Type of Music: Indie Rock Band Members: Gary McFarlane, vocals, guitar; Will Purtill, drums; Adam Browne, bass. Management: Brian McKinney ...
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  • Music Industry Tips
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Players: 10 Tips for Scoring the Big GIG

    One of the chief reasons so many musicians fail in this business is that they don’t understand how to present and market themselves effectively. For ...
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  • Music Industry Tips
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    70 Monster Tips! Best Expert Advice

      Every issue of Music Connection delivers at least one article loaded with expert advice from pros in the know. Our feature interviews, our websites, ...
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  • Signing Stories
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    The Acacia Strain Sign To Rise Records

    - Date Signed: May 2012 Label: Rise Records Type of Music: Death Metal Band Members: Vincent Bennett, vocals; Daniel Laskiewicz, guitar; Jack Strong, bass; Kevin ...
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  • Signing Stories
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Midnight Conspiracy's DIY Approach

    Date Signed: June 15, 2012 Label: Ultra Records Type of Music: Electro, Dubstep, House, Heavy Bass Electronic Band Members: Louis Kha, Mikul Wing, Graham Geren ...
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  • New Gear/New Toys Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Barry Rudolph

    Gemini Pro Audio HSR-1000 Headphones Review

    Gemini’s HSR-1000 headphones are a solid choice for pro or project recording studios, live sound work, DJs or just casual music listening. For $99 MAP, ...
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  • New Gear/New Toys Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Barry Rudolph

    Focusrite iTrack Solo Review

    By Barry Rudolph Focusrite’s iTrack Solo dual-input audio interface is actually two interfaces in one. It is a USB 2.0 audio interface that works for ...
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  • New Gear/New Toys Reviews
    October 26, 2012
    by Barry Rudolph

    Dynaudio DBM50 Powered Monitors Review

    By Barry Rudolph Dynaudio Professional’s DBM50 is a powered monitor speaker specifically engineered to sit on desktops—my review pair are positioned on either side of ...
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  • Friday Freebie Archive
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Distrophonix

    We are offering 1000 Static Download Cards for free with a sponsorship back, 10 songs Mastered for free, free Graphic Design for the download cards, ...
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  • Feature Articles
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    The Insider's Guide to Songwriting Conferences

    If You Write Verses and Choruses, Songwriting Conferences are the Bridges to Career-Making Connections by Dan Kimpel Songwriters can often be solitary creatures: ensconced in claustrophobic ...
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  • Cover Stories
    October 26, 2012
    by Music Connection

    Q&A with Gary Clark, Jr.

    Gary Clark Jr. is the musical equivalent of Midwestern weather; if you don’t like something, stick around for a minute and it will surely change. ...
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