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Chauve, Thierry : La chanson de Narcisse

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Gershwin, George : Summertime

Orchestra - Classical

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SATB chorus - A capella Choir

MAFFI Maria Eugenia : Happy Birthday

Cello solo - Traditional

Featured Artist: The Astors

Chart debut year: 1965

Rock on Bo Diddley

One chord. One rhythm. One man. Spell M-A-N…man. He walked 47 miles of barbed wire and had a cobra snake for a necktie. Had a tombstone hand and a graveyard mind. Just turned 79 and don’t mind dying. Amanda pays her respects as does Dave Alvin with a rememberance of the night Bo banned the ‘beat.’ I’ve thrown [...]

Where Has the Music Gone? A Tribute to the Late Vintage Guitar Greats

The music from the 60's and 70's will live on in the heart and soul of everyone that experienced that time. These vintage guitar greats will be remembered for the music they brought us during those turbulent times. Does the music played today have that same affect on you?

Booking and Negotiating Your Band

This article will help you to understand the deal points in booking your band or yourself as an artist for a live show. It breaks down the different kinds of deals you might come across and somethings to keep in mind when negotiating with promoters and club owners.

Kaye Styles Feature Article

Belgium is not only a good place for chocolate. Although many ladies would find newcomer Kaye Styles to be quite a delectable offering. Kaye Styles, born in Ghana on the 8th of November 1981 as Kwasi Gyasi, immigrated with his parents from West Africa to Belgium at the age of five. After his parents were deported, Kaye was forced to live in hiding for three years with a Belgian couple void of official papers from the government. This was not easy for him but after these years his parents were allowed to live in Belgium and they returned, but Kaye stayed officially with his foster parents until

The Birth Of Thriller Cover Chapter 1 - The First Meeting

Dick Zimmerman has been referred to by the media as an artistic genius. Known as "The Image Maker", he is considered to be the most accomplished portrait artists of the 20th century. Zimmerman is sought after by the world's most celebrated entertainers, dignitaries, politicians and influential personalities. In 1982, Dick Zimmerman worked with Michael Jackson to create what was to become the THRILLER album cover. The illustruous photographer tells us more about this key moment in his career and shares special moments that took place during this legendary photo shoot.

The Birth Of Thriller Cover Chapter 2 - The Call Back

Three days later I received a phone call from CBS Records saying that phase one was over and now Michael wanted to come to see my studio and look at my photographs. My studio entrance has a loud buzzer, but instead there was a very gentle knock at the door. Rather than have my secretary answer the door, I wanted to answer it myself.

The Memorabilia Of Michael Jackson #1 1958-1978

1958, August 29. Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana.

The Memorabilia Of Michael Jackson #2 1979-1984

1979 January 22. The Jacksons began another world tour to promote their "Destiny" album. The world tour was from Bremen, then France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Kenya, the United Kingdom and the United States.

10 Reasons Why Fans Shouldn't Hate Ticket Brokers

Ticket brokers provide a service for those who are unable or unavailable to buy their own tickets. But like any other service providers, does anyone really expect them to do this for free? Travel agents arrange vacations for their customers, and part of their profit is gained from the time and effort spent organizing the travel plans.

Gravis Soundcheck flip-flops "inspired by recording studios"

Yes, these Gravis Soundcheck flip flops are supposed to look like acoustic foam. Shame they're not actually made of old egg boxes, with a chap from Sound on Sound explaining why they don't really work. I couldn't find a picture, but Paul Smith make a business suit with a mixing desk printed all over the lining - the same print used on this bag. Got any even lamer clothing inspired by studio gear? (Eventide t-shirts not included...)  

Become a Better Guitarist in No Time

Ever wondered what you need to do to achieve guitar brilliance and finally be able to show your skills on various outdoor occasions (picnics, hanging with friends at the beach) without all the self-doubt and nervousness? The secret is that - well - there is no secret. You need to do just what you would need to do with any other thing to get brilliant with it.

Music Videos Can Make Or Break a Song

Have you ever seen a music video and think that it was an absolute disaster? Or thought that it really changed the way you looked at the song?

History of the Schecter Guitar

The Schecter Guitar Research repair shop was opened in 1976 by David Schecter in Van Nuys, California. This is where it all began for the future guitar manufacturing company. The repair shop manufactured replacement guitar parts and eventually supplied everything you would need to build a guitar but did not build any of their own guitars at that time. Their main customers were custom repair shops and the two big guitar-manufacturing companies, Gibson and Fender.