Month: August 2018

Reason Music Software – The Ultimate Truthful Review!

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Reason music software lets anyone with a computer and a bit of enthusiasm build the rack of their dreams. Without the need for a massive studio or all that complex wiring!

Reason is great because you can load all sounds and tweak the system till your hearts content.

But if youre just getting started and are not sure exactly what Reason, let me explain.

If you think of a traditional recording studio, you will picture a massive mixing board then racks and racks of effects and processors that give the music that really pro sound.

Well now that you have the Reason music software you will be able to save a shed load of space and a whole load of cash. You will be able to build your whole rack with a few clicks of a mouse on the screen in front of you.

Its really simple to use and you can even flip the console around and mess with he wiring on the back. All virtually!

The beauty of the Reason music software is how simple and easy to use it is.

What I love about reason

* Everything is in one place
* You get a shed load of amazing sounds right off the bat
* The software is virtually bug free
* The sounds are quality
* Easy to learn but enough detail to let you become a master.

What I dont like so much about Reason.

There is only one thing really, and thats the fact that it does not record audio in my version, so you need another program like Pro Tools to add vocals and live instruments.

But if youre looking for an easy way to start creating electronic music then Reason is the No1 choice.

Try it today.

Wedding Music – Choosing the Right Music for your Wedding

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Music can help to create the right atmosphere and set the mood during the wedding ceremony and during the wedding celebrations. Deciding which music should be played at you wedding is one of the most important decisions you need to make when planning your special day.

An important factor in choosing your music is the setting for your wedding ceremony. If your ceremony will be in a church or synagogue, you will probably be required to stay within the guidelines set by the Church or synagogue.

There are two aspects of wedding music that need to be addressed when planning your big day. First, you may wish to select certain music or arrange for professional soloists or musicians to play during the actual wedding ceremony. But at the wedding reception, it’s pretty much anything goes when it comes to selecting wedding music, provided it’s tasteful. Everyone’s requirements are different so don’t be afraid to discuss any special requirements with whoever you’re hiring.

Start planning your wedding music early. Good talent gets booked fast and you don’t want to end up having to select the brand new DJ with only a few weddings under his belt or something even worse. Booking your music a full year in advance is advisable but at a minimum, you should know who will be showing up and what he or she will be playing at least six months prior to the wedding date.

For most weddings, selecting the music for the wedding ceremony isn’t that complicated because most often, it’s controlled by the person in charge at the location where the ceremony will take place. When you’re researching your wedding ceremony options, be sure to inquire about any guidelines with respect to wedding ceremony music as these could possibly impact your decision. If the ceremony is being held outdoors, check for electrical hook-ups or book live musicians.

Wedding music during the ceremony is basically secondary to the ceremony itself so the music is really meant to sort of ‘fill in the gaps’ during the non-speaking periods such as while guests are being seated, during the procession, and while lighting the unity candles. Of course, it’s your wedding and it can be custom-designed.

The music that’s played at the reception, however, is going to mean the difference between a successful reception and one that’s ho-hum. And this is where things can start to get complicated. When you begin searching for wedding reception music, you’ll realize rather quickly that you have a lot of options. You can book a live band, or a DJ that’ll play pre-recorded music, or you can buy that CD full of top wedding songs and have someone act as the DJ.

It’s important that you both agree on the type of wedding music you want played at your reception. There are ‘traditional’ songs that almost always are played at certain points during the reception such as the father/daughter dance, the cake cutting, the dollar dance and so on. And then there is all the music in between. Do you want jazz, country, R&B, new age, Italian, Latin, Jewish-inspired, or a little bit of everything? That’s an important decision to make because the musicians you select have to be able to deliver what you want or you won’t be happy.

Your specific choice of music should be discussed with the musicians well before the event and they should be able to provide you with some ideas. Try to book experienced professionals for your wedding music. Always ask for and check references. Even contact the Better Business Bureau. If booking live talent, arrange to hear a live performance before booking. Scrutinize the contract before signing to make sure all parties agree on the number of hours music will be provided and that everything that has been agreed to is in writing. Find out the cancellation and refund policy, too.

Your wedding day will be one of the most treasured memories of your life. Selecting the right wedding music can take a lot of time and effort, so start planning early.

Can There Be a Pop Music Prodigy

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It is interesting to ponder how much technology has changed the nature and definition of what is a prodigy. Traditionally, child prodigies are identified in two main areas, music and math. Math genius is still math genius, and technology has not changed this much, but music has changed greatly. It is still easy to identify a prodigy in classic music such a piano playing and the violin, but what about pop music. Music made with synthesizers and other modern technological aids. To answer this question, we interviewed some traditional classical music experts, but also experts at music production schools.

Unsurprisingly, the classical music gurus took a rather pessimistic view of the idea of pop music prodigies. One indignant Emeritus sarcastically suggested that we bring Mozart back to life so he could produce an album with Eminem. We asked the Emeritus to name one rapper who might be a prodigy. He almost snickered as he said that rap isn’t music, and that few rappers are even musicians.

Those at music production schools had a more inclusive view which considered synthesizers and electronic beats instruments as surely as a violin. Classical music aficionados laughed at this notion, pointing out that there is a timelessness to the violin and piano and other classical instruments. Over a multi thousand year window, synthesizers and other fads may come and go, but the classical instruments will remain.

One staunch critic of the notion of rap “music” had us try to envision some concert in 400 years at which Eminem is played. The wealthiest and most educated members of the societal elite will assemble, and the greatest musicians of the age will play Eminem’s guttural beats with violins, cellos, oboes, and flutes. One of the civilizations greatest singers will clear there throat and then sing, Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside. . .

Members of the elite assembled in the audience would offer dainty claps. Bravo, Sir. Bravo indeed my good man. I do say, well done. Indubitably. During the intermission, before they return to hear a 60 piece orchestra play “Fuck the Police,” a song by that renowned band of prodigies “Nigger With Attitudes,” the elite will surely consult academics also present. The prodigy Eminem is so brilliant that his lyrics defy comprehension. Whatever did he mean by two trailer park girls go round the outside? Historians who are honest will admit that extant historical records provide no answer, and the meaning of the lyrics is yet another one of those unsolvable mysteries of ancient history.

The future civilization might ask themselves how depraved a culture must be to consider such lowbrow music entertainment. A historian in attendance expounds. All late stage empires decay morally as they decline and collapse. This happened to the Roman Empire before it faded into oblivion, and the American Empire before it went the same route. Romans gorged and vomited at massive orgies, Americans feasted on fast food and stapled their stomachs and revered Eminems and Niggers with Attitudes.

That’s the insight offered by experts at universities and music productions schools. Take it for what it’s worth. In the final analysis, only time can provide conclusive answers.

Music Etiquette 101 – Lesson 1 Microphone Etiquette

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FYI: These suggestions are shared with you based on my own personal experience and from watching many independent as well as major artists over the years. How you take it is up to you. But if you are truly serious about wanting to make it in the music industry, I hope you take these points into consideration when you are honing your craft. Read on.

Lesson #1: Microphone Etiquette

-Turn my mic up!-

-Turn the music down!-

-Turn me up!-

-Turn me down!-

-I can’t hear myself!-

How many of you have heard these phrases from an artist performing on stage? Here’s an even better question: How many of you have found yourself saying them before/during a performance? I have, and I’m not afraid to admit it. In some situations it may be the DJ or whoever’s running the sound system. In other cases it may be the sound system itself. But in most cases-and in no way is this being stated to belittle any up and coming performer, whether you sing, rap, or play an instrument-it may not be any of those situations.

Yes, that’s right: It may just be YOU.

I’ve seen many artists who will get agitated because they feel like the audience can’t hear them or they can’t hear themselves, and will automatically blame whoever’s running the sound. But there’s nothing wrong with the system; the microphones are brand new, the speakers are leveled great, and the EQ is on point. The problem is the way they are holding the microphone. If you are a professional and/or major artist-C’MON SON. (Though nowadays some major artists don’t know how to perform on stage, but that’s another topic. *cough*) But if you are just starting out, I understand. At the same time I feel sorry for most of you because you’re just jumping out there ready to make it big, yet you do not have the proper training necessary in this music industry. There are methods that lead to success, and you have to be willing to learn them. If you want people to hear you on stage, you have to learn how to use the microphone.

Holding the microphone

You can sing and/or rap as loud as you want, but the audience will not be able to hear clearly if the microphone is too far away from your mouth. No one should be watching you perform with it all the way down near your chest. For better results, the microphone should be at least 1 to 2 inches away from your mouth while you are performing. If you are a singer, the only time you should pull away is when you are hitting high notes in order to avoid your voice being too loud in the speakers, at least no more than one foot in distance.

-Cuffing- the microphone

Rappers, this is ESPECIALLY for you. We’ve heard this term, before: -Don’t cuff the mic.- To those not privy to the meaning of this term, -cuffing- is when a person wraps their hand around the ball of the microphone while speaking or rapping. From my own experience, this hurts an artist because it blocks the field of sound. It also muffles and distorts a person’s voice to the point where you cannot even understand what they’re saying.

Your hand should be gripping the handle directly underneath the ball. This will enable the microphone to better pick up sound so the audience can hear you more clearly. Now I will admit that some people feel differently about this; there are artists (moreso rappers) that believe -cuffing the mic- actually helps increase the volume so they can be heard better. Shoot, I’m actually guilty of having done it every now and then, but moreso out of habit than anything else. If you -cuff the mic- (and be honest with yourself), I recommend you do what I was doing until I habitually started holding it correctly: Practice on at least leaving enough space at the top of the ball so you have a better chance at not sounding muffled.

Keeping the microphone near you

How you hold the microphone when you’re not performing is just as important as when you are. Never should you allow yourself to let it hang to the side in between verses (this goes for backups and hypemen, too). Letting it hang as if you are about to drop it on the ground only adds more effort into bringing it back up to your mouth when it’s time to perform or speak your adlib. Not only that, it also causes that ear-splitting sound we like to call -feedback- when you get near a speaker or monitor. You are literally putting the microphone into the monitor when you let it hang.

So in order to avoid this from happening, keep your arm bent and near your body when you’re not speaking/rapping/singing. This will make it much easier to bring the microphone back to your mouth, as well as avoid putting it into the monitors.

In Closing-

Performing on stage is all about leaving a long-lasting first impression on your target audience. People who see you-fans, other artists, A&R’s and industry executive higher-ups alike-are paying attention. They’re paying attention to your stage presence as well as your energy, determining whether or not you can move crowds. But most importantly, they’re paying attention to your delivery. And, in my opinion, your delivery begins with the microphone.

Perform wisely,
Lyrical Preacher

Scope For A Music Director In Kolkata

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Kolkata is inhibited by the lovers of art and music. People of the city have always valued the talent of artists. The city provides a big platform for various aspiring artists. Kolkata has a unique blend of cultures and customs of the world. People from different parts of the globe came to Kolkata and provided their distinctive touch to the city. All kinds of music like jazz, hard rock, heavy metal, Bengali folk, Rabindra Sangeet or movie songs, have their own sets of admirers. Rabindra Sangeet, Bengali folk and adhunik Bengala songs are most popular in the city.

People of the city love to impart training to their young ones in the field of music and dance. They require finding a dedicated Music Teacher in Kolkata to train their children. Kolkata has given innumerable musical talents to the world. Bengali singers, composers, poets and a talented Music Director in Kolkata are known worldwide to do wonders! They create soulful melodies that can provide relief and solace from the hassles of the modern day life. A great musician rightly remarked once that music is the melodious string that connects me to my life..how very true!! Thoughtfully written lyrics and melodious voices singing, various mellow tunes can help anyone unwind completely.

Finding an experienced music teacher in a city that is called the cultural capital of India is just no big deal. One can find a suitable teacher for their children by resorting to a number of ways. For instance, one can simply get in touch with their friends and family members and talk to them in this regard. There are numerous music schools in every environs. Many aspiring young talented singers go to these music schools and attain perfection. One can even try browsing over the internet. This miraculous modern digital media can be of great help for you. The search engines on the internet can display all the required details about the various music teachers in your vicinity.

Training, hard work, dedication is a must for anyone who wants to take up music as his profession. There are simply no shortcuts to success. Getting fine training and guidance at the reputed music schools of the city can help one become a celebrated singer, musician, DJ or a music director as well. There are plenty of avenues for a talented music director. He can launch music albums, or give music in various Tollywood movies. Advertising jingles are also a good way to start in this field. A Music Director in Kolkata also can consider about providing music to various theater events, like dramas, live orchestra, etc. An experienced Music Teacher in Kolkata aims at helping the aspiring singers and musicians to gain perfection in their respective fields. One can learn various styles of music in Kolkata. The music teachers in the city can provide training in a large variety of music. A talented artist has plenty of avenues to explore and create his own niche in the field of music.