One thing I think is lost during audio debate and discussion these days is whether we are discussing listening on speakers or headphones. I find them to be very different.
Music is very complex vibration. When it is made by … Read the rest
music
modern, classic, songs, artists, the business
The Power of Rhythm
Stroke made it so that you can’t walk? Turn to music.
Not just music, but rhythm.
Rhythm helps the brain re-learn how to walk. It is proving to be much more successful than previous methods of physical therapy.
Promises Fulfilled
This is from a guy that spends his life testing high-end audio devices – things like $15k Amps and $5k headphones.
That ain’t my market, as you know.
He ordered a PonoPlayer and by the time it arrived he was … Read the rest
So Wrapped Up In A Daze
Like A Bird Without A Song
Great song, great talent.
Take A Ride
We Will See What The Digital Age Has In Store For Us
Records, record stores, record sales … it’s all gone.
It’s up to the young musicians to try an’ figure it out.
There’s no money in it. There’s no record companies.
It’s free! You can download it. Nobody gets paid, so … Read the rest
Happy Birthday Enters Public Domain
One of the funnier/sadder stories of licensing and copyright folly involves the beloved song “Happy Birthday”. It’s origin is a 1890’s kids song with different lyrics, but somehow it was copyrighted in 1935 and that copyright was eventually acquired by … Read the rest
Another Good Funk Doc
This one is from the BBC, circa 2014. It’s hard to summarize something as huge and outstanding as funk in 1 hour, but they give it a shot. Lots of good footage and interviews here:
I Won’t Be Hasty Girl
Living In The Fastlane
Cool combo of Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons doing one of Joe’s classics, getting ready for the weekend.
Have fun, go fast when appropriate, but not too fast.
… Read the rest
How You Hear Music
Listening 101
1. Directionality – Where is that sound coming from? Where exactly is that hi-hat sitting in the mix? Is the band in front of me or all around me?
2. Delay/Roomspace – Am I in a large room, … Read the rest
Power Ballad Power Battle
In the red corner: “Without You” as performed by Harry Nilsson, 1971. A HUGE hook, a HUGE hit.
Originally composed by Pete Ham & Tom Evans (of the band Badfinger) Nilsson heard their version at a party, hummed … Read the rest
Wherever We Go
Outstanding Nilsson song to help you along your way:
One of the original Hollywood Vampires, Harry Nilsson.
Start All Over Again
The music of the late great Peter Tosh helped get me through a tough 2015. Great writing, and such a strong voice for change. Beloved as a great man. Murdered in his own home by a guy he was putting … Read the rest
It’s Hard To Take Risks With A Pessimist
Great song from one of the few modern bands that really does it for me – it’s Menomena (like the muppets song) with Wet & Rusting:
We Don’t Have Time To Fool Around
Killer song from Junie Morrison featuring OP colleague Sugarfoot Bonner, from the often overlooked (and long out of print) 5 album released in 1981.
This song has been burning up my PonoPlayer… ok Junie is on heavy rotation my whole … Read the rest
Use Me Up
Great version by Ike & Tina.