Where Have All The Good Times Gone? Pt 1
May 13, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster
Documentary from Boston 1988 on club closures & the declining Boston music scene. Narrated by Charles Laquidara from WBCN.
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Jack Johnson – Good People – Acoustic Guitar lesson – How to Play on Guitar
April 4, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster
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What Good Does A Phone Call Recorder Do?
September 30, 2010 in Gear by stagemaster
Well, you know the answer to the first question: what does a phone call recorder do? It records phone conversations! Good job. Now let’s ask another challenging question: what good does a telephone recorder do you? There are numerous reasons why you might need a phone call recorder. Imagine being able to record conversations with family members, business associates or random callers!
The fact of the matter is that any conversation you have on the phone could become a very critical piece of evidence. So no, the idea is not to record all 5,000 phone calls you receive in a month. On the contrary, the idea is to have the phone call recorder ready for the one-in-one-thousand phone call that you can’t believe you heard and have to hear again.
Have you ever had one particular phone call that you wished you recorded? Maybe it was some piece of incriminating evidence, or maybe it was just a happy memory that would be worth reliving later on. Imagine being able to record this conversation by cassette tape or by digital recording. It would be convenient to use and could always keep your phone conversations just a click away. There is something to be said about taping “both sides of the conversation.” Sometimes when one person shares a story, the story tends to be one-sided. If everyone had a phone call recorder in their home then a permanent record could be established.
When you have a telephone recorder you can record literally an entire day’s worth of phone conversations. Even better, some of the newer model recorders now have the ability to record conversations from virtually any telephone. Even poor connections cannot inhibit today’s phone call recorder from recording an easy-to-hear conversation, thanks to a highly sensitive microphone which provides crystal clear playback.
This type of telephone recorder can be used for curiosity, evidence, vindication or even for protection. The companies that make telephone recorders also create these devices capable of recording conversation from any location. You can record a class, speech or a meeting just as easily as you record a phone conversation. You merely rely on the high quality digital sound for recording and then download the file to your computer for sake keeping.
Today’s phone call recorder is small and inconspicuous so as not to arouse suspicion. You can take it almost anywhere and be unidentified as “wearing a wire.” Even better, you can record live phone conversations with just the click of a button. This invention can literally end the he said/she said debate forever. Because you recorded it all, you know the absolute truth! Phone recorders may not be available in stores but can be found from various electronic retailers online.
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Local music review: The Tin Hearts’ “No Good Deed”
September 24, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Local music review: The Tin Hearts’ “No Good Deed”
While they share influences with plenty of bands bent on recreating the speakeasy era, The Tin Hearts were certainly made for bars. The Hendrix/SRV guitar licks are numerous and nasty. The rhythms stomp and sway with tipsy precision. Even at its most somber, the piano sounds straight out of the saloon.
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Tips for Buying a Good Synthesizer
July 29, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
Doesn’t it feel great thinking about composing and playing your own music? And especially when you are looking for a career in music. Whichever instrument it may be, drum, guitar, or synthesizer. There are lots of things to be taken into account before jumping to action. Just learning the instrument won’t make you a good musician; you need to have clear knowledge about the instrument you are using. Before you set your mind to buy a synthesizer, you need to get clear about its features, parts, price, brands etc. However, here are some synthesizer buying tips that will definitely help in your decision to buy one.
First of all it should be noted that synthesizers are one of the costliest musical instruments. Therefore, as a buyer you will have to be very cautious in every step and will have to think over the factors relating to the buying, again and again. Some very important synthesizer buying tips are as follows:
Synthesizer buying tips – I
Know your needs: Defining your needs is your first task. Decide, what kind of synthesizer you want to buy, is it analog synthesizer or digital synthesizer. You may opt for simple classical synthesizer or even go for software synthesizer with high profile sound and other qualities. Whatever it is but your budget should match your need, which is very important. One thing should be pointed out here that the choice basically depends on the use of the instrument, like whether you are going to use it for the studio or for your personal use.
Synthesizer buying tips – II
Have sizeable budgets: As it is mentioned earlier that synthesizers are very costly items, therefore going for too much low price may not serve the purpose. As you may not get a good one and the longevity of which is not guaranteed. Sometimes, the cheap synthesizers have awful keyboard, or it may lack vital functions. And so it is better to opt for something within average price but not too low.
Synthesizer buying tips – III
Check it: Before settling down to buy your instrument, check it out properly. Listen to the sound first and see whether it is the kind of music you prefer. Then examine the functioning, including each unit, specially the sound processor unit. If necessary, try to consult an expert. Try some other synthesizers and compare the sound and the systems.
Synthesizer buying tips – IV
New or old: Next thing to decide over is that either you want to go for the new one or the old one. In case you want to buy an old synth, check it out carefully. Make sure all the keys work properly, see that all the notes sound same and none of them sounds louder or softer than the rest. You should always remember that unlike guitars and violins, synthesizers do not get better with age. Sometimes problems like damaged internal batteries, flickering displays may occur. Therefore, it is better to examine each nooks and corners of it.
Synthesizer buying tips – V
Workstation: In case of experienced musician and composer, workstations are the best option. It is basically a synthesizer with many polyphonic voices, includes a built in sequencer, with effects unit and drum kits. For the studio system particularly, the workstation is quite economic. It is like getting a whole studio system in one box.
Coming to sound system, if you want to get both realistic sound and high tech sound synth, its better to buy different synths rather than opting for a single one having both the sounds. Because each one posses different features and qualities.
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for guitars, drums, and synthesizers. You can find the best marketplace for guitars, drums, and synthesizers at these 3 sites: guitars, electric guitars, drums, drum sets, and synthesizers, analog synthesizers, digital synthesizer.
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Finding a Good Synthesizer Player
June 7, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster
It is very important to get hold of a brilliant synthesizer player to make a perfect band. A musician who can play synthesizer well will have some specific qualities pertaining to synthesizers playing as well as general qualities related to music.
- A synthesizer player must know the technical side of playing. The player needs to be very good in his scale portion. He needs to be fluent in all the scales, both the Majors and Minors.
- Scales are the most important criteria of music. So the player must be able to play in all scales. And scales are important because when the player is jamming, then he has to jam in that particular scale in which the song is going. If he is not fluent in scales, then it would be a big problem for him.
- Another big thing for a good synthesizer player is that he must know all the chords. Because right chords give proper feel to the music. Wrong chords can ruin the whole song. One more thing, he must know how to hold the chords properly. Otherwise it will not sound good.
Apart from these technical aspects you need to look for some other qualities as well while looking for a good performer.
- A synthesizer player needs dedication. He must be dedicated to both music and synthesizer. He must be honest to his job and must love the instrument.
- The player must know every nook and corner of his instrument. If he does not know the full operation then it will be hard for him to excel. He also needs to think quick on his feet. If he is playing on stage and he needs to change the tone in between a song, then he will not have much time to think. If he wastes time to think then the whole song will be messed up. And it will totally be his fault. He will be responsible for the whole blunder.
- The next big thing the player needs to have is some innate talent. Music cannot be completely taught. It comes from within. No school in the world can teach him how to play well without an inborn flair. They can only give some tips on that and can teach the grammars and basic techniques to polish his talent. But at the end of the day it is the talent that will pay.
- While finding a good synthesizer player, it is necessary to keep in mind that the synthesizer player must know how to improvise. Good music is not just playing the notations. It is also about the continuous flow of delivering something new.
To improvise, one needs to be well aware of the grammar of music and must be able to play music on various rhythms. Knowing the theory portion of music is very much important too.
- A good player must have a good knowledge about technology. Synthesizer has some operations where technological knowledge is very much necessary.
Finding a good synthesizer player is not easy. That is because a good synthesizer player needs all the qualities mentioned above. But these qualities can be acquired. Acquiring these qualities is not easy, but it is not impossible too. Just stay focused and practice a lot. As it is always said practice has no replacements.
Finding a good synthesizer player becomes easier when you are a part of the industry.
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for guitars, drums, and synthesizers. You can find the best marketplace for guitars, drums, and synthesizers at these 3 sites: guitars, drums, drum sets, and synthesizers, digital synthesizers.
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Digital Recording Devices Or Any Other Recording Devices Have Some Really Good Uses
April 9, 2010 in Gear by stagemaster
There are several uses for all the various Dictaphone products out there. When it comes to recording devices, there are certain things you can do with them. But before you go about taking advantage of this you need to make sure that you purchase the right Dictaphone for your needs. They come in a variety of different styles. You will want to do some research and make sure you end up finding the product that is in the right price range and has the best features.
Once you find and purchase the Dictaphone that you want, it is time to put it to use. But one of the things that will help you make a decision as to which to purchase is what you will ultimately do with it. So if you start using it and you realize you chose the wrong model, it is a good idea to return it at this point. The Dictaphone is a good product but only when used correctly.
Digital recording devices or any other recording devices have some really good uses. For example, you can use them to record your classes if you are in high school or college. This is a good study tactic because you may miss certain key points the first time around. Instead of stress about it, you can get more from the lectures and learn new things the more you listen to them. The key behind the Dictaphone is that you can record speaking and then play it back. That is even what the original function was when Edison and created the first recording device.
Other Dictaphone uses include recording different conversations in a doctor or therapy setting and using it to record different notes for yourself or even for writing tasks. Some writers like to speak into the Dictaphone for the first draft of their novels or stories and then transcribe it later. This is because the brain works a lot quicker than the hands can type or write so it makes things easier.
There are several different Dictaphone uses and in order to take advantage of it you need to have the right product. Purchase the Dictaphone you want and then use it properly.
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