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Remixes and Sampling
Written by Richmond - Hunter
Sampling, the direct use of another musicians’ work in your own song. Is it justified? I would argue yes, of course. Any piece of creative work feeds off of all works that have come before it, whether consciously or not.
Music Review: Sting – Mercury Falling
Written by Andy Patterson
Andy takes a listen to Sting’s 1996 Mercury Falling album.
Some Interesting Pairings…
Written by Jimmy
Combination of my new IPod and the transfer of a few zillion tracks and Morgan sending my her favourite music has led to two fun comparisons of songs….
The Three Greatest Love Songs Ever?
Written by Jimmy
You love or hate; I love they’re great. Can’t choose between them.
A seriously geeky, but seriously cool Beatles website…
Written by Ed Stone
You know that weird ‘honking’ sound at the start of ‘Back in the USSR’? Or noticed someone shouting obscenities halfway though Hey Jude? Well with this website, not only can…Read more
The power of song production
Written by Ed Stone
Check out these two videos. The first one sounds rubbish and boring acoustic (skip through to the song start at 1:10 – don’t bother listening to this for more than…Read more
The Key To Good Song-writing…
Written by Jimmy
Leave it to Stewie to sort out this ‘complicated’ music thing.
The Myers-Briggs Test for Music, Part 1
Written by Jimmy
Can we take the famous Myers Briggs test for management and apply it to music? I say yes, but am only 50% there. Help welcome.
Top 5 Misheard Lyrics
Written by Jimmy
From the Sunday Times – I found funny – top 5 misheard lyrics of all time. Of course, we welcome additions.
