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Comment by LadyHeyoka on Music

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:08:09 EDT

I was innocently Googling, looking for lyrics...and saw an entry about the "Son of Schmilsson" song 'You're Breakin my Heart' and how it was one of the worst songs ever?! Ohhh maaan!!! Don't say that, it's a cute song!! Although I do have to admit the part about 'breaking my glasses too' is kinda dumb - but it's not a bad song!! LOL

Comment by Tony Bahu on Music

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:32:56 EDT

The most incredible Dumbek playing Westernized for American music. Tony Bahu is very well known as being one of the most talented Dumbek players in the United States and in the World. He has been on the stage playing professionally since the age of 10. He not only plays the Dumbek, but he writes his own beats to use in his live and studio performances. While being true to a Middle Eastern Style, Tony has effectively 'Westernized' his music to fit in both the American and Latin American cultures. He has played in many venues across the country including the MGM Grand. Tony is currently performing at many American clubs and venues in the Detroit area but is looking to go to the next level. His Shakira remix showcases what he can do for someone's already existing work. In addition to this, his work has been WELL received by his audiences everywhere he has been. Furthermore, he has the 'rockstar' look which is adored and admired. His fans absolutely love him and he gains many admirers everywhere he plays. His playing has been described as 'hypnotic' and 'magnetic' as he is a master of drawing people into his performance with his fast hand movements and his body language. Tony Bahu is a MUST SEE! You will not believe what you have been missing! For more information, please visit:tonybahu.com

Comment by Andrew on Music

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:43:45 EDT

So, what does everyone think about Blender's list of the 50 worst things to ever happen to music? Freebird!!! (That's No. 49.) AC

Comment by Vern Halen on Music

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:01:52 EDT

So...anybody hear the new Marty Stuart album - a concept album about Native Americans? I'm a fan & I love everything he does, but I don't know who's going to buy an album abouteither General Custer or the massacre at Wounded Knee, much less both.

Comment by NR Davis on Music

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:30:44 EDT

(How's this for a shameless plug?) You can always get great suggestions via BC's Featured Artist of the Month. Right now, we're featuring Al Stewart. There's lots of coverage, including a brand new interview, and more is coming. Check it out and check out a great artist who makes timeless, compelling music for smart people.

Comment by Vern Halen on Music

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:33:05 EDT

Sure there's lots of grreat untapped music on line - but who's got time to go out there an find it all? I wish someone would catalog all the different places where people are posting their songs & try to make some order out of it.

Comment by Sansietch on Music

Thu, 6 Apr 2006 14:08:23 EDT

I think there's really a lot of good stuff out there right now. Come on! We're lucky enough to have so much great music since rock-n-roll took off. Just look at all the genres! And online has opened the doors for so many artists. The doors of the major labels aren't exactly wide open. It doesn't happen like it did with the doors or any acts older than say, the last 15 years or less. www.sansietch.opportunity.com

Comment by Terry on Music

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:13:39 EDT

A comment, and a shameless plug. Comment: Loved Buck Owens' music....I was sorry to hear he'd passed on. It's a shame most people remember him as co-host of Hee Haw, and don't take a closer listen to his music. Shameless Plug: I co-host a podcast on music, TV, film, Books, all sorts of culture and entertainment topics. It's called the Bionic Genius Roundtable. We interview people like the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, Steve Burns, Iron Horse, and others. We also have a lot of fun. In our latest episode, we pay tribute to Buck Owens, seriously, and then humorously with a quiz game called Hee Haw Honey or Scientologist (a variation of a quiz game we play every now and then--we've also done "Dead or Scientologist," "Irish or Scientologist"). www.bionicgenius.com. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Comment by Michael on Music

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:11:33 EST

*Note: I attended this concert as part of a trip. Please bear with my review below- it's for a class!* ******************************************************************** Michael Mauskapf "Acoustic Stagnation in New York" Concert information: New York Philharmonic, March 18th, 8 pm, Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center Plaza; featuring Xian Zhang, conductor and Ingolf Turban, Violin; program included Rossini's Overture to L'Italiana in Algeri, Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 in Eb, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 5 in E minor. Unlike many plausible concert situations, this particular performance did not include FOH, mains, monitors, or snakes. Instead, an out of date acoustical warehouse and my own measly pair of ears were all that I was equipped with for this particular trip to hear the NY Philharmonic. While I could talk at length about the music they played and its variable degree of effectiveness, I think it more appropriate to touch on some interesting choices that were made (whether intentionally or not) that affected the production (and reception!) of sound. To start with, some basic information: I was seated, along with some friends, in the third tier, center, of Avery Fisher Hall. In other words, the stage is far, far away. Too far away, in most instances. For the opening overture, the orchestra was reduced in size- in a 6-6-4-4-3 setup for strings, and no doubling of the winds. Normally, this would create a smaller, more intimate (and in the case appropriate) sound. However, in Avery Fisher this meant that only unison or tutti lines could clearly be heard, while more sparsely orchestrated sections became lost in the space. Similar things took place in the violin concerto; here, however, the soloist also suffered. While he made a valiant attempt at mastering Paganini's technical prowess, the musicality more than suffered. Out of tune double stops and flubbed technical passages were the norm, and the hall swallowed up ever harmonic that sounded from the soloist. Interesting note: The soloist chose to play in the original key, D Major, while the orchestra played in Eb. The soloist tuned his violin down to match the orchestra pitch-wise, producing a technique known as scoldatura. Supposedly, it's supposed to highlight the key of D Major against Eb, showcasing the soloist with the 'bright' and 'brilliance' of D Major. Alas, the hall won again, and if anything the process was an experiment in original performance practice. The feature work on the program, Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, lived up to it's hype. The degree of color and lushness is not paralleled, in my opinion, in any of his contemporary's works. Here, the orchestra was at full size (7-7-6-5-8), with doubled winds, and (not surprisingly) doubled trumpets as well. While Tchaikovsky wrote for only two trumpets, it is modern performance practice to have two others sit in and join/relieve the section in 'big' moments. Also, the horn section featured a 'bumper.' More typical in European orchestras, this player helps carry the principal player's load, usually before and after solo sections. The hall was more receptive here than before, but still swallowed up the more technical sections (particularly in the third movement). While an 'acceptable' hall for bombast and reverberation, Avery Fisher does little to aid listeners in distinguishing orchestral timbre and technique. *an interesting note: To the best of my knowledge, the strings were set up (from left to right) firsts, seconds, cellos, violas. I've never seen a setup like this (first, seconds, viola cello (20th century/American); or firsts, cellos, violas, seconds is more standard), and am not sure for the reasons it was used- perhaps an alternative to the usual American set up However, it didn't seem to affect the ensemble.

Comment by Alison on Music

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:08:47 EST

I would sue the crap out of 3 Doors Down if they stole my song. It strikes me as odd that this other band didn't.

Comment by Lane on Music

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:15:16 EST

I'm throwing out a plug for a Northern Virginia band called Bandanzion. They play UVA occasionally, have an EP cut on CD and are finishing up a CD soon. Check them out. They need support, and are truly an impact band.

Comment by Walt Cronin on Music

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:56:57 EST

Vietnam Vet & Punk Rocker hit # 36 on Roots Music Report ! Hi Folks: My name is Walt Cronin. Our band hit #36 on Roots Music Report 3-10-06 ( Roots/Americana Country ) no small feat and without a label ! Everyone else on the chart has a label promoting them but we must have come thru the back door ! No money behind us, just a demo CD. We're looking for a label, a review or more airplay. All the music was written by Zander Schloss, bass player of "The Circle Jerks" and myself. Please check us out for yourselves. Please excuse my request for a shameless plug :-) or please forward to somebody you think might like reading about these accomplishments. Music available on http://music.podshow.com/ Thanks for listening, Walt Cronin "The Gousters" Walt Cronin "The Gousters" www.thegousters.com ( Bio & Music available on website) ( google The Gousters ) Los Angeles, CA

Comment by LocateBands.com on Music

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:10:33 EST

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Comment by Guppusmaximus on Music

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:39:56 EST

BTW... I checked out that tune, It's much better than the crap that 3 Doors Down bothers to record.

Comment by Guppusmaximus on Music

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 10:38:12 EST

3 Doors Down SUX!!

Comment by Dave on Music

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:32:25 EST

I visited a blog that had a tape of a song from 10 years ago (according to the webmaster) whose opening riff sounds exactly like 'When I'm Gone' by 3 Doors Down. If that's true, 3 Doors Down has been a'cheatin. Its here:

Comment by Guppusmaximus on Music

Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:32:19 EST

A few bands that should get reviewed here on B.C. but get overlooked: 1. The Haunted-"rEVOLVEr" 2. Darkane-"Layer of Lies" 3. Manes-"View" F*CK YEAH!!!

Comment by BWM on Music

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:08:04 EST

Posting a couple of songs from Neko Case's upcoming album to release in early March. Sounds like some great stuff!

Comment by maia on Music

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:45:31 EST

has anyone listened to siddhata? they're a rock group from slovenia. they also have music in english, but the versions in slovenian are really cool, even if don't understand a word.

Comment by nugget on Music

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:31:44 EST

thanks Aaman. (#86)

Comment by wayne on Music

Sun, 5 Feb 2006 08:51:51 EST

Anybody got a heads up on what the Stones will play at the Superbowl?

Comment by mastersoulstar on Music

Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:31:16 EST

tyra bolling is an upcoming artist ya'll should check out!! she has a new album coming out Feb. 14th called "Introducing Tyra 'The Entertainer' B." shes got the voice of alicia keys...she will give you chills shes so good!! shes performed with destiny's child and her single "country boy" is hotter than hot and topped the charts...

Comment by R-U-REDEE on Music

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 01:37:47 EST

Here's what the list looks like so far: 30. Earth, Wind, and Fire 29. MC5 28. Lynyrd Skynyrd 27. The Byrds 26. Fugazi 25. The Miracles / Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 24. Rage Against the Machine 23. Patti Smith Group 22. Soundgarden 21. Creedence Clearwater Revival 20. KISS 19. Crosby, Stills, Nash (and Young) 18. Van Halen 17. The Stooges/Iggy and the Stooges 16. Sonic Youth Source: www.moregoatthangoose.com

Comment by JM on Music

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 01:30:13 EST

I know Eric Olsen has done his own list of the top 10 best bands of all-time for MSNBC but here is one I found concerned with the top 30 American acts. Check it out: Part I: Part II: Part III JM

Comment by sdpr711 on Music

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 13:48:57 EST

Hey guys I just heard this amazing new song called "Still in Love" by Tyra. You should definitely check out her music on myspace.com/tyrab.