Tag Archives: music

Good Music

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

So you love good music? Totally peeved with the X-Factor hogwash? Then go no further… Just listen to ‘Kill It Kid’ and be refreshed. Blending the best of Rock, Blues and accomplished musicianship along with some sorted tunes, these guys … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Modes

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Here’s a wicked link to a great way of learning and understanding how modes sound and are used… and best bit, there is a game to play that is so fun you want to rock all day with it… go … Continue reading →

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A Stroke of Genius – working with pots

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Scanning the web I came across a brilliant way of experimenting with different potentiometer values when building or designing your music or pedal project. The simplicity but effectiveness almost took my breath away… so the good Doctor prescribed himself a … Continue reading →

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Are Friends Electric?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

Sometimes acoustic guitar is just what you need, and the following clip shows just how an great old geezer (sorry Phil) with a passion for the fresh can take a basic cover and make the crowd go whoot when he applies … Continue reading →

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Drugs and recording

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

I just can’t play an instrument or get my head around music production when under the influence, so I gave up trying years ago; in a way I envy people who can and manage to turn out fluid, beautiful results … Continue reading →

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I must be going mad…

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Yesterday I was asked to produce a heavy rock band that live in my area. I agreed and then blurted out that I wouldn’t need paying for it! I did manage to back-track far enough to mention payment in beer and … Continue reading →

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