Watch The Throne Review

Two Hip-Hop Icons got together to make one amazing album. Or did they? These are my thoughts on Jay-Z & Kanye West’s “Watch The Throne” Album.

Dubstep Vs Electro House – Explaining the Misunderstood Genre and How to Find New Dubstep

The influence of dubstep is rapidly expanding in the music scene, especially on college campuses. Most people don’t understand the genre at all, so here I explain how dubstep has changed, what it is becoming, and how to react to it and get in on the action.

Understanding Americana Music – Is It Possible to Define This Diverse Style of Music?

Americana Music is probably one of the many music genres that cannot define itself accurately. Ask an Americana music fan about its meaning and you’ll get either of these two answers: “It is a fusion of American roots music that is basically country but spans to contemporary folk, bluegrass, alt-country, soul gospel and even rock,” or simply “I just know it when I hear it.” If you are one of the many curious music lovers who stumbled upon it and wants to know more about it, I suggest you keep reading.

Your Live Music Bucket List

The catch phrase and article title, inspired by the 2007 movie of the same name has prompted many people to think about their own personal Bucket Lists. And, we know if you like music; you like lists. So, it got us to thinking; what is the ultimate concert Bucket List?

Enhance Your Music With A Beat Making Program

Those looking for a beat making program, might want to take a moment to look at Dub Turbo. This software promises to give users the chance to create a unique set of beats from their own computer system. Since many people feel this can actually help them, but does it work? When you install the Dub Turbo software, you are going to find that the installation tends to be a fairly easily one. Once it has been installed, the nice thing is that the system offers a setup that is very user friendly and simple to use. Best of all, it remains cost effective as well.

Crooners and Tony Bennett – There’s Magic in the Mellow – A Look at the Music of Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett’s smooth effortless musical artistry has been wowing audiences for over six decades. Now into his eighties, Bennett is still making records and touring the globe. Tony Bennett’s artistry is not limited to his vocal chords. He is an accomplished painter and his paintings are in high demand all over the world. Bennett has an extensive touring schedule but says he finds time to paint everyday. He’s on top of the world and making the most of his twilight years. With his timeless talent that supersedes age and change, Tony Bennett is living his Rags-to-Riches life to the fullest.

Crooners, Rock and Roll, Jazz, R and B – The Melting Pot of 1950’s Music

The 1950’s would prove to be a melting pot of music like never before. Diversity was the state of affairs for this thriving nation and individuality would take center stage. This was the era that saw Rock and Roll music rise to supremacy, but it certainly did not stand-alone. Blues and R&B topped the charts with artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Muddy Waters and B.B. King.

Crooners – Pass the Mike Please – It’s Crooner Time

Crooners came to the forefront with the use of a new piece of equipment called the microphone. American audiences welcomed the soft-spoken singers with open hearts and open ears. These touted “crooners” would change the face of music and set the stage for modern American music as we know it today.

Crooners – The Music Lives On – A Compilation of the Greatest Crooners of All Time

A singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice, is by dictionary definition, a crooner. There can be many style variations; even some female vocalists are believed by many to fall into the crooner category. However, in this article we will showcase and pay tribute to that list of original crooners and those that follow them into modern day music in the ‘true’ crooning manner.

Crooners, Divas and the Timeless Standards of the Great American Songbook

What do you get when you combine the music of the Broadway and musical theatre, Hollywood musicals and a little Tin Pan Alley? You get The Great American Songbook. The Great American Songbook is a compilation of musical standards from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. The Great American Songbook is made up of hundreds of songs that are inherent to, and define the early American music culture.

Sing Gospel With Passion And Enjoyment

You want to be a singer – but what type singing are you interested in. There are many genres and 1,000s of songs to choose. This article talks about one – How to sing gospel with real feeling. Gospel music is more a way of life than just a profession so, without further fanfare read and learn all you can about singing gospel music.

Crooners – 1930’s Music in America – Decoding a Decade Through Its Music

Music is the instrument by which matters of the soul are conveyed. The music of each generation tells a tale about what people are living and the events that impact their lives. America, still in its infant stages compared to civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and much of the European and Middle-eastern countries; leaves a legacy of history through the music of her decades.

Hiring Wedding Bands For Your Special Day – What Questions Should You Ask?

Are you all set with the preparations for you wedding day? You still have a long way to go if you have not booked the people who will provide entertainment at the reception. Hiring wedding bands is usually a very cumbersome process because there are many things you have to look into. You have to book musicians who are reliable and will be able to play the exact kind of music you require. If you do not make a good selection there is a strong possibility that your guests will be completely bored, and worse still, you will become the butt of all jokes for a long while to come.

Hiring Wedding Bands Through a Website – Is This a Good Idea?

There are many different preparations that one has to do in the months leading up to a wedding and searching for wedding bands is probably one of the most important of them. The musicians you hire to play at your reception should be able to entertain your guests so well that they remember this event for a very long time.

Bob Dylan Biography – A Chronology of America’s Great Songwriter, Part 2

Are you a big Dylan fan like me? Probably his music greatly influences your musical preferences. To understand the greatness that Dylan is, let’s look back at how he became one of America’s greatest legends. Here’s a continuation of Bob Dylan’s Biography, starting in the year 1973.