Category Archives: Music

Android App

Posted on April 30, 2012 by DomCal6

Last week a new music player app was introduced for Android phones. So often apps tend to be designed with an iPhone in mind, but not this one. Created by eMusic, the player includes discographies, biographies, and music suggestions based … Continue reading →

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Kinshasa Symphony

Posted on April 24, 2012 by DomCal6

This is such and inspiring story. Music is so powerful to bring people together in extraordinary ways. The video stops short, but you can follow the link to the full episode if you wish.

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Keys to a Rockin’ Live Performance

Posted on April 23, 2012 by DomCal6

Dave Cool just finished up a four part series on the Four P’s of Playing Live Shows. His last piece focused on the performance itself. Cool states that the three most important elements to a live show are passion, spontaneity, and … Continue reading →

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“Listen” to Facebook

Posted on April 18, 2012 by DomCal6

Facebook has recently added a new button to the top of musician’s pages. The ‘Like’ button is still there, but now there is a ‘Listen’ button as well. Visitors to the page can click that button and listen to the … Continue reading →

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“Kinect” to Music

Posted on April 12, 2012 by DomCal6

This is just about the coolest use of Kinect technology that I’ve seen. What a great pairing of music and technology…the video gives a great explanation and example.

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Bands and Brands

Posted on April 5, 2012 by DomCal6

Check out this commercial from 1964 in which The Rolling Stones promote the morning breakfast cereal, Rice Krispies.

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“I’m Han Solo”

Posted on April 3, 2012 by DomCal6

This sort of brightened my day. Hope it does the same for you!

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Whole Lotta Love

Posted on March 30, 2012 by DomCal6

I don’t watch American Idol anymore, and I know that the dynamics of the show have changed with the new judges. But, I was perusing the web this morning and caught this clip of one of this season’s contestants. If … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Listening Extended

Posted on March 29, 2012 by DomCal6

Spotify just announced that it will extended unlimited listening for U.S. users. Previously, Spotify had given a deadline at which point free account users will have a listening cap of 10 hours per month. The extension isn’t cheap for Spotify. … Continue reading →

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EMI and Electronic Music

Posted on March 27, 2012 by DomCal6

It was recently announced that EMI has launched a global A&R marketing network that will focus solely on electronic and dance music. With the popularity of this genre booming, no doubt in large part to the popularity of dub-step and … Continue reading →

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