Thursday, March 31, 2011

Why Was Bob Marley So Popular?

By Leon S. Hooper


Few artists have enjoyed such a long-lasting legacy as Bob Marley. The Jamaican-born musician grew from poverty to becoming a worldwide phenomenon and one of the most influential artists of the 1960s and 70s. His band "The Wailers" crossed over from reggae into the mainstream with hits such "No Woman No Cry" and "I Shot the Sheriff". His image was synonymous with freedom and spirituality with his image printed on everything from posters to handmade jewellery.

His band was originally called "The Teeenagers" in 1963 but after several name changes, they finally decided upon a name that stuck, "The Wailers". After the band reduced in numbers and Marley got married, he worked at several different jobs before he returned to his native Jamaica where he started to take very seriously, the Rastafarian religious movement. It was here where we saw the birth of his now infamous dreadlocks.

The Wailers returned in 1973 but the reunion was short-lived after they broke up just one year later. However, partly due to Eric Clapton's successful cover version of "I Shot the Sheriff", Marley's music enjoyed a renaissance and he continued to record as a solo artist.

"Bob Marley & the Wailers", the latest incarnation of the many Wailers changes continued and had their biggest hit in 1975, "No Woman, No Cry". It was a personal song for Marley as he opened up on that lyric more than perhaps any other. They went on to achieve further success with albums such as Exodus and Babylon By Bus.

Bob Marley's famous and dreadlocks began to be printed on everything from cups and mugs to t-shirts and jewellery. His popularity and influence was perhaps even more visible after his death. But it wasn't just his music that helped to continue his legacy but the things that he stood for such as peace, love and spirituality. This is how he would have wanted to be remembered. Musically, it was ensured that he wouldn't be forgotten either after his 1994 induction into the Rock Hall of Fame.




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Caribbean Music Legends

By Jesmond Wainwright


Bob Marley. The biggest player in Caribbean music, Bob Marley is every bit a cultural icon as a musician. He used music as a means of spreading his message and many have come to see him as a musical prophet. He still influences both music and culture today and that influences spreads to all culture and backgrounds no matter their musical taste.

George Matthews. Born in Dominica, Matthews spent his childhood in New York and it was there where he launched his professional career. he recorded with some world-renowned musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Webb and Louis Armstrong. From the mid-1950s onwards, he worked as a freelance musician working with Ray Charles among others. He was essentially a big-band section performer but he also made several recordings with small groups.

Eddy Grant. Starting his career as the lead vocalist and guitarist in a band called The Equals in the 1960s, Eddy Grant went on to achieve chart success both as a member of The Equals and as a solo performer. He relocated to Barbados in the early 80s where he recorded new material as a solo artist including his signature tune, "Electric Avenue". In 1991, he hosted the first Caribbean Music Awards at The Apollo in New York City.

Wyclef Jean. A a legend of hip-hop, Wyclef Jean was born in Haiti and moved to the US when he was just ten years old. His initial success came with The Fugees in 1993. It wasn't until 1997 when he released his first solo album, "The Carnival", which turned him into an international superstar in his own right. He has also written for other artists such as Whitney Houston. When performing live, he plays several instruments and raps in several languages.

Billy Ocean. Born in Trindiad, Billy Ocean moved to England when he was eight and began performing in London clubs in his teens. He began writing and recording whilst working at Ford Motor company and was able to leave his job after he found worldwide success with "Love Really Hurts Without You" He continued to have chart success whilst writing for other artists including LaToya Jackson and in 1984 crossed over into mainstream pop with the smash hit, "Caribbean Queen".




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Make Beats On Your Computer Discovered

By Erik Mendoza


There is a huge selection of gear to choose from when wanting to record music. Sound quality is very important when recording music so the recording musician can select the right equipment for getting the best sound. To do so however, to get the best quality in creating and recording music you need to know a few details regarding various recording gear.

To start, someone who is looking to record music professionally should have some short of multi-track recorder. You can either have an analog multi-track recorder that takes a tape or a digital multi-track recorder that has a digital tape; digital tapes similar to zip drivers. Nevertheless, the analog tape recorders are usually the cheapest recorders out there as well. The recently popular multi-track recorder is the one that uses a hard drive.

This type of multi-tracker recorder is based on a computer hard drive that you can save your music and channel configuration on. Depending on the make of the digital multi-track recorder the size of the hard drive varies and so does the amount of information that you can save on. In addition, some hard drives can also be upgraded and to have more memory.

Before you start recording you need to get the sound to the recorder from the source. A microphone is a basic and most common way to do so.

A microphones utility depends on a few factors but in general microphones are categorized based on quality and consistency. Quality of sound is one thing but the second one is consistency which is also important. Consistency has to do with the perception of sound as well as for the eventual usage of the sound.

Moving on to other things you will need to record music, is to have a way to listen to what is being recorded in the studio. These types of studio speakers are referred to s studio monitors or reference monitors. These speakers are specially designed for music production and are very accurate. They are made to give out highly detailed overall sound without focusing on a particular frequency.

After the multi-track recorder, a microphone and a monitor you will also need a mixer. A mixer is an audio device that can either be digital or an actual piece of electronic equipment. What a mixer does is mixes signals. It mixes the audio inputs into viable audible sound wave entities that can be manipulated in way that can be altered around for the best levels.

A mixer works great in bringing all your studio components together and allows the recording professional to control the audio levels as well as connect other instruments and studio components. A mixer supports audio mixing consoles that allow you to alter the tone dynamics of more than one audio signal at the same time. Aside from the above the recording professional will also need a variety of cables, connectors and other kinds of recording equipment. It is not hard to start your own studio. These days it can be achieved very easy and at a low budget.




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Where DVDs Originated

By Frank J. Cunningham


When we think of music we normally associate our mental images with DVD players and the stereo players of different kinds. If you sit down for a while and think of what DVD is all about, you will actually realize that DVDs came about because we needed some storage devise to store and transport data.

Those days the storage media was limited to floppy drives and tapes. Both supported very small file size and limited storage. Besides they did not prove to be very stable and could be easily damaged and corrupted. It was only a matter of time before technology advanced sufficiently enough to produce compact discs which could store higher capacity of data and were not easily corruptible and one could store and retrieve data easily without any loss.

As is our human mentality we tend to put up with things and use things until we find it impossible to use any item and everybody has this tendency to horde and store. So was the case with floppy disks and drives. It was voluminous but people still stored them in stacks. But the requirement of data that had to be stored was so huge that there was no other option but to look for a storage mechanism to handle huge files.

Thus there was an urgent need felt by all to immediately come up with a storage solution that could handle the future needs in addition with the present problems too. Though a few competitors were trying to research and come up with new format, finally everybody buried their separate identity to come together and create the DVD format which paved way for a new data storage solution.

There was unprecedented demand which forced producers to immediately increase production and rush stocks to the market. In a short time the stocks were available at all retail shelves and people could easily buy and take home packs of CDs.

You will be surprised to know that the first time the CDs were introduced in Japanese markets before they reached the American shores and thereafter to European markets by the end of the year. Today you find them all over the world.

This can easily be called the trigger for a mobile entertainment and data storage revolution in the industry. The Japanese company which invented the DVD player was later accredited for the same too.

The happiest consumers who loved this development were the parents who took driving vacations with family for they no longer had to stack loads of floppy disks. It was now very easy for them to carry their favorite movies and cartoons for the kids in the DVDs.




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Hotels in Ibiza: Bringing You Closer To All The Action

By Chris Brown


Do you want to go abroad this year? Most of us plan to get away for a few days over the summer, be it to top up our tan or indulge in a little bit of me time. Ibiza attracts people who want to spend their summer dancing their socks off whilst listening to some up and coming DJs. Holidays and hotels in Ibiza can be very expensive - in fact, the whole stay in general can cost an absolute fortune. This is hard to avoid, unless you stick to budget accommodation and flights.

The Spanish island of Ibiza provides a fantastic combination of sun, sea and beat. There's always a different party to go to during the day, or if you prefer it, you can laze around in the sun while you restore your energy levels. Those seeking to plan their holiday should take note of the following advice. It's here to help those going to Ibiza for their first time or others that want to revisit the island without falling into the typical tourist traps.

Staying ahead of the game is crucial in the run up to your Ibiza holiday. There's lots to consider too, ranging from entry tickets to flight to hostels and hotels. You need to decide whether to do it on the cheap with a hostel or if you want to indulge in a hotel - or even go all out and stay in a villa.

Wouldn't it be great to have a pool while on vacation in Ibiza? This is the case in the more expensive Ibiza hotels, and you could have a personal pool for you and your friends if you opt for a villa! This is a very indulgent way of living in Ibiza, bit after all, you are on holiday - so why not spoil yourself? It will transform your holiday experience into something truly fantastic.

Over the next month or so there are going to be lots of line-ups released for the various venues in Ibiza. Lots of acts and djs appear each year, some of them the best in the world. Try and have a rough idea of who you want to see during your time on the island. This is not essential, but it's important if you want to get tickets for certain events on the island. After all, the music is one of the most important aspects of Ibiza holidays.




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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Experts and Bumble Bee Watchers.

By Kristina Thiele


In sixth grade science class we have been told that it was impossible for a bumble bee to fly, according to all of the knowledge obtainable in aerodynamics at the time. When you measured the size in the bumble bee's wings, computed the speed of your wings and weighed the bumble bee, mathematically it was not possible for the creature to fly.

I knew an old chiropractor who was fond of saying that there were two kinds of people within the world, researchers and bumble bee watchers. There was not significantly exploration proving that he, as a chiropractor, could make asthmatics greater. Nevertheless his office was full of asthmatics that had gotten superior. He would say, "I do not pay substantially attention to research; I watch bumble bees."

It turns out that after some advances in high speed photography new calculations had been in a position to be made. Scientists ended up capable to view that the wings in the bumble bee fill up like a parachute on the down stroke-greatly increasing the surface location of the wing. They happen to be ready to plug the new surface region into the calculations and declared that the bumble bee could indeed fly-much for the relief of bumble bees all around the planet.

Working in natural health care is an exercise in following study and looking at bumble bees. In asthma, for instance, there is certainly a fair amount of study that shows that a very good diet, antioxidants, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids can all aid improve signs. Numerous of us are acquiring outcomes with giving betaine HCl, improving digestion, adrenal support and chiropractic adjustments, even though there isn't a whole lot of research to help it.

My friends who are locked into the medical model are fond of saying things like, "The investigation just isn't there; you really must be far more scientific." That statement is generally enough to make several of us really feel that we are somehow less than our healthcare brethren. We shouldn't really feel that way; substantially of medicine will not be quite scientific. I normally just respond, "I will if you'll."

Most of your medical journals sell ads to drug firms, so you aren't going to view lots of exploration that says all-natural health care is good and medications are dangerous. Take statins, for instance. Statin medicine is a $25 billion per year business. Yet if you look at the research, the medications genuinely do not do a lot to prevent heart attacks. In most studies, the death rate in the placebo group along with the statin group is about the exact same. One particular interesting development is the dramatic improve inside number of men and women developing coronary heart failure. The medication destroy coenzyme Q 10, and we know that low coenzyme Q 10 levels are related to coronary heart failure. We also realize that one in the side-effects of statins is muscle destruction. Since the heart is really a muscle, it's obvious to the bumble bee watcher that the medicine is at least contributing to this issue. The researchers just haven't gotten there nevertheless; it may be unfair to say that the presence of statin advertisements from the journals keep this from happening.

There exists a distinction in between technology and research. Anecdotal information, clinical observations, statistics and other facts are part of research. Research forms theories based on earlier observations. If you know that investigation shows a strong correlation involving oxidative anxiety and asthma signs and symptoms, and you know that poor digestion leads to oxidative strain, it isn't a lot of a stretch to expect that enhancing digestion will get your asthma patients better. Analysis is actually a way of focusing on a single thing and determining if your observations mean anything. Research incorporates lots of sources of facts, including (but not limited to) research. Truth is truth, regardless of whether the investigation has caught up or not. Bumble bees flew long prior to we could prove it was achievable.

Dr. Paul Varnas, DC, DACBN can be a practicing Chiropractor and Normal Wellbeing provider within the Chicago, Illinois location. Dr. Varnas is also a published author, entrepreneur and public speaker promoting the advantages of all-natural healthcare and whole body wellness throughout the country. His Entire Wellness America organization offers a variety of data and value added services to normal care practitioners everywhere.




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Are You Looking For Karaoke Disco Hire Tower Hamlets?

By Alex Cheskin


Everybody loves going to parties. However, going to a party and having fun is much easier than planning a memorable party of your own. For many people, the stress of trying to find the right place for the party as well as the best entertainment is almost too much to handle. However, a common solution is to include karaoke. If you are about to throw a party, karaoke disco hire Tower Hamlets may be a great way to create a fun and memorable evening.

Since karaoke is such a fun and popular activity, you actually have many different options for incorporating karaoke into your events. For example, you could use a karaoke machine at home, go to a restaurant or bar that has a karaoke night, play a karaoke game, hire out a venue that already has karaoke, or hire a mobile karaoke disco.

When you choose to rent an entire venue that already has karaoke, you should look for a place that also serves food that you and your guests will enjoy eating. Also, be sure to check their song selection to make sure that all of the songs you love are available.

For people who absolutely love karaoke and want to do it as often as possible, it may be worth considering buying a karaoke system. This way, you can do karaoke whenever you want, even when you are at home.

A mobile disco means that you are renting the karaoke machine and other items, such as lights and speakers. Sometimes, a technician will also be provided to help you set up and keep things going. The mobile disco can be set up anywhere you like, provided you have permission to do so.

Karaoke disco hire Tower Hamlets may be exactly what your next party needs. You can keep your guests entertained for hours on end by singing along to your favorite songs.




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Online Singing Lessons - Smiling And Singing A Winning Combination

By Sue Govali


Do you know loving the sound of your own voice definitely will improve the quality of your voice overnight?

Liking your voice is one of the most essential points to work on but it is many times the last thing on an energized brand new singer's "to do" list mainly because they are just stressed out by all the options they ponder to begin with. Even though this appears very simple to process, it positively is not as easy to execute particularly when a newbie singer is more than likely being incredibly critical of just about every note that comes out of their mouth. Despite its simplicity, listening and liking your own voice is really important to monitor because:

* The fundamental challenge is keeping quiet the judge in your own mind monitoring every note, thus restricting the quality of your voice which the audience can hear because it is projected during your performance this way.

* Consistently analyzing your voice essentially takes you away from the pure essence and beauty of your voice because you've lost being in that moment with the song, which in the end is the same thing as being an observer of yourself in another Universe!

* Focusing with great care on the sound of your voice will make you tense up your body which directly leads to tightness in your vocal cords, effectively killing the singing notes and your performance.

Actually the key cause of stage fright and performance anxiety is this fact of being too stressed and tense.

First thing one must do is to really connect and feel the story of the song before one can really enjoy singing. Concentrating on the story behind a song and attaching emotions that mean something to you as an alternative to concentrating on your shortcomings (which may be real or imagined), will help you and your singing enormously. Without regard to the variety of song you are singing, if you are feeling good, it is difficult to tense up. Achieving balance in your voice is a key thing to keep working on in your singing for your overall conditioning of your voice, mentally, physically and most of all emotionally.

On my own website I go over how critical a relaxed diaphragm is key to proper singing technique and will reveal the concept briefly here. Imagine the feeling of when or why you smile as you take a deep breath in, thus fully relaxing your body and your diaphragm (a muscle along the base of your rib cage) that allows you to harness the core energy you are creating now. Employing this same exercise and applying it to liking your own voice can lead to success just as it will also work on your overall singing as well. Singers have to get out of their analytical mind and more into their bodies, meaning to be focused on the present. So whenever you are focused on your daily singing exercises, remember this exercise we just tried and start to program "feeling good" as you take a breath, which we will now all call the "smiling diaphragm".

Seeing that your diaphragm is smiling, you have to admit that it is very hard to tense up when you are feeling this happy and good! Learning to re-program you subconscious this way and changing the path of how things were done, to a new and hopefully better way is the way to go. As you get accustomed to relaxing your diaphragm by incorporating the exercise of breathing deeply and smiling, you need to get comfortable with really enjoying your voice as you will definitely get better at using your breath to sing. Appreciate this very moment and every second you have, but largely focus on this extraordinary new feeling of singing you will have. The voice is a muscle, if you're doing it properly, then you should really be developing your vocal strength and control the more you keep doing so. At some point through this regular training, your voice will surely sound better and better the more you keep doing it. The worst thing you can do is to evaluate that practice, as you would merely be working against your vocal development.




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Learn Guitar Fast Revealed

By Joe Rosales


There are several websites that provide guitar lessons, some even for free. The modules are usually designed by guitarists that have already found success in music and are now trying to provide some useful tips to beginner guitar players. There are both advantages and disadvantages if you want to learn guitar fast online.Many of us don't necessarily want to learn to play the guitar like pros. They just want to learn a few chords to play at campfires and impress their friends or family with their music playing skills. These people are not interested in investing time and money into a more complete learning program, such as private guitar lessons. For them, being able to learn guitar fast online is a great thing.

Even if you would like to learn how to play the guitar well, you might not have the time and resources to do it. If you have a job, a family and various errands to run every day, traveling back and forth to guitar classes might not be for you. Being able to learn guitar fast by practicing whenever you find some free time without having to leave the house is a good thing.

Online lessons are often more dynamic and successful in keeping you focused than a theory book. They usually include graphics, animated images and demo sounds to make it easier for you to learn. If you get stuck, you usually can ask the guitarist providing those lessons for help.

And last, but not least, online guitar lessons are very inexpensive, sometimes even free. In contrast, private lessons are often expensive and you have to pay per hour. Not everyone wants to invest so much money into learning to play the guitar.

As tempted as you might be to learn guitar fast online, you have to consider the drawbacks as well. If you are serious about playing the guitar, nothing compares to a good teacher. Online lessons can only provide a standard teaching program, while a teacher can tailor his/her method on your learning style.
Online lessons can not actually focus on your particular learning needs. You might want to focus more on certain aspects, but a teaching program is standard and tries to respond to the needs of average guitar players. In contrast, a private teacher will give you personal attention and respond to your specific needs.

With online lessons, no one will applaud you when you're progressing and get you motivated. A private teacher can provide you with positive feedback and knows how to increase your motivation when necessary.

Finally, you might be making some mistakes you won't even notice and end up playing badly. With online lessons, no one will be there to correct them. A private teacher will spot your mistakes fast and correct them in time before they turn into long-term habits.

If you want to truly learn to play the guitar well, it might be better to dedicate a little more time and work to the learning process. However, for many people who don't want to become superstars or don't have the time to do it, the opportunity to learn guitar fast online is actually great.




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Learn To Sing Better With These Tips

By Sandy Rutherforde


Music has the power to transcend borders and very much like literature and painting, it can actually soothe the human mind. Music includes instruments in addition to vocal renditions. Even a sparrow has the ability to sing magnificently, but the majority of humans have to invest many hours of training to be able to learn to sing properly. There's a great beauty in the vocal art but there are actually many distinct factors to understand so that you can learn to sing.

Every single person is gifted with a natural timbre. That is unique for different people but is more or less classified as high and low pitched. Different voices have a tendency to be far more suited toward different types of music and styles of singing. For example, a specific timbre may be much more bent towards the classical ragas while others may be in tune with jazz or rock and roll or hip-hop. Your particular voice may or may not be suitable for singing the form of music you prefer.

Once again, music students have varied levels of ability in relation to controlling their breath while they sing. This suggests that a few have very weak command over their breath and they can't hold it for long. These kinds of students should if possible stay away from classical learning. You will need to understand what your style is and focus on your forte. It is actually good to be adaptable but only when you have reached the epitome of your particular genre.

Instructors tend to be invaluable in the objective of your learning to sing. They know how a student is endowed with the innate talent for singing and what sort of molding and refining is needed. While they evaluate your skills from their own vantage points, it's very easy for them to become aware of any specific weaknesses as well as strengths on which you need to focus.

They will understand whether or not your singing is more suited to a stand-alone vocal performance or whether it needs the supplementation of musical instruments. Their knowledge in the discipline helps beginners detect their vocal defects and refine their skill. It in addition helps when the teacher has a sound classical base, regardless of what kind of musical training he or she imparts.

It can be a matter of great satisfaction if you have the talent and would like to learn to sing since this can not only develop into a fantastic choice of profession but in addition a soul satisfying vocation. Nonetheless, it involves quite a bit of discipline and the early days are often full of uncertainties about one's talent. If you can get past the very first couple of months of voice training with dedication and determination, you can look forward to many years of enjoyment.




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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

What You Should Be Seeking Out How To Sing Well If You Have Interest In Music

By Neil Day


Ordinary individuals and aspiring singers both can learn how to sing well. Aside from understanding how to sing well, you can also learn various singing styles such as singing in falsetto, performing opera style, or low tone singing. There are many resources that can help you and stuffs that that you can do to cultivate your voice and singing capabilities. You can also learn how you can acquire your own singing style instead of imitating the style of other performers. However, you should also listen to other singers from different genres so that you will come with an idea on what notes will sound in varying pitch ranges and singing styles.

If you want to know how to sing well, maintaining correct posture and breathing from the diaphragm are essential. You must also take excellent care of your body, particularly those which are accountable for singing like your lungs, mouth, and nose. You should also know how to use them effectively to enable you to have them perform to their fullest capacities.

To learn how to sing well, you must also understand that vocal warm ups and exercises are essential. Doing so will help you reduce the strain in your throat area. You can also improve your pitch and the quality of your voice by doing this. You can also learn how to smoothly transcend from one note to another without pressuring your vocal chords if you carry out vocal exercises regularly.

You can know the proper techniques on how to sing well by taking singing training. One option would be to look for a good voice teacher to instruct you how to sing well. You also have the option of taking online singing lessons where one can learn how to sing well at your own pace. You can even download various software and resources from the internet that you can use to teach yourself how to sing well.

After learning the proper methods, you need to practice on a regular basis. Put what you have learned into practice. Even professional singers practice consistently and also you have to follow their example. You need dedication, patience, and dedication if you want to learn how to sing well.




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Hip Hop Drum Beats Revealed

By Matthew Tregre


It has become ever so popular for independent recording artists and producers to buy and sell beats online. With this trend comes a lot of traffic from inexperienced artists trying to buy beats online. An inexperienced buyer will easily over pay for a beat online. This article was written from personal experience in hopes of giving some insight, not as a hard set of rules to follow, but a guide. Listed below are things beat buyers should know and understand when buying beats online.

You can't touch, bend, break, fold, or smell rap beats. For that matter, you can't even see them, yet in the music industry, we see them being sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Oh ... but you can hear and fell vibrations from beats, can't you. This kind of makes music like the wind, so I guess it's fair to say the music industry is selling "air"... not really, but hopefully you get my point. It's not the price of the beat but the producer or person you are buying it from.

The actual value of a beat or music is based on an underlying perception of its true value, perception being the keyword. Don't rip yourself off by buying a beat online for $500 if the producer has no credibility or his or her image and stature in the music industry doesn't give value to your demo or album sales. Look at what Brittany Spears did on her latest album, take note of the album credits and all the popular "Producer Powers" employed, essentially playing a major part in her attempt to revive her career.

The average rate on the Internet for a "Non-Exclusive" beat license is $0 - $75. With this type of license you are essentially leasing or renting the beat for a given amount of time or copies. The average for an "Exclusive" beat license is from around $75 - $250. This type of license gives you full ownership of the beat, as if you created it yourself. More popularly noted as "work for hire". Note: Some exclusive licenses may restrict resale.

To get the most for your money, and protect yourself from "beat-jackers" (people who steal other peoples beats and resell them) try to contact the producer first to see if he or she is responsive, email or PM seems to be the best method. Don't just buy beats from "Joe Blow" without making some kind of contact first. Trust me, real beat makers who are truly vested in their craft make themselves available and they'll be happy to hear from you (it builds their ego) and will more than likely work a deal out with you if you buy more than one beat from them. If a seller takes more than two days to respond, keep it moving. There are literally thousands of other producers who will stop at the drop of a hat to make a $20 sale in hopes of repeat business and a little recognition. Try starting off with producers that you see are already selling beats to others on the net or have their beats rated high or "Hot". Obviously they are doing something right and they are more than likely satisfying other beat buyers needs.

When you buy beats online, make sure there is some type of printable licensing agreement associated with the beat you buy. A licensing agreement/contract will explain the rights you have with the beats and the terms under which you may use the beat.

Cheap exclusive beats are the best deals to get but there are very few producers out there who are willing to sell you an exclusive beat from $20 to $40. Check out thebeattrader.com for some of those type deals. There are not a lot of producers on that site and understandably so, but the site became very popular for selling low priced exclusive beats a few years ago.

The next best thing is a low priced non-exclusive. Remember, the catch with non-exclusive beats is that the beat may have been sold several other times before you buy it, so if you are looking for fresh music, make a list of the producers you like on a site and watch their profiles. Good experienced online producers know to cycle out old beats and update their profiles with new beats at least every 2-3 days.




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Picking The Best Home Entertainment System Nowadays

By Zane Farmer


It is a fact, watching movies is really a neat get away from the stressful lifestyle all of us are now living in. Watching movies with a wide screen and multichannel surround sound take you a long way away and into the motion picture you are seeing. You enjoy it as if you were there in the scene. Recently, we can only experience this escape in a movie theater.

On the other hand, modern technology may be able to provide this same sight and sound experience right in your own living room. We are going to go over the basic parts of a home theatre system here. Please read on to understand how these basic components can deliver the best cinematic experience to a home entertainment system.

Home entertainment installation experts suggest that the most important thing to consider in creating a home theatre system is the size of the room in which you will set up the home theater system. The most crucial component of the home theater system, the tv, depends on the size of the area. Though, the recommendation is 28 inches television set at the very least is essential for your home theater. It's also a professional recommendation that a flat tv is good for a home theatre system since it exhibits less glare and creates a crisper image.

Another key part of a house theater system that depends on the size of the area is the speaker. The number of speakers for your home entertainment system would depend on the size of the room. You may add up to six loudspeakers from the basic three loudspeakers if you want a much more realistic sound. Adding a subwoofer will also be good to achieve a complete multichannel audio like in the movie theaters. 3 speakers should be the bare minimum; you may go up to 6 if the space is large.

Another main thing for your home entertainment system is the Dvd and Blu-ray player. It is a suggestion that DVD players with progressive scan would be the most suitable choice. The reason being progressive scan produces razor-sharp and flicker free pictures. Nevertheless this points back to the choice of tv; you might need to check if the flat television set supports progressive scan signals. It's also possible to get a five disk carrousel DVD player. This will likely avoid being forced to stand up from your seat to change discs every so often.

A tiny thing to consider is the power rating that will determine how high in volume your loudspeaker may be. Obviously, each one of these rely on the size of the room to where the home theater system will probably be setup. Tiny rooms require much less kinds of equipment, bigger rooms may require more and adding home theater furniture to your home theater could possibly be best. A bigger room thus demands more money. A smaller room might require less money for the home theater system.

At long last, you might acquire a beautifully-designed home entertainment system if you consider employing a home theater professional. If you can pay for this, it will be best for you because the home theater expert will be able to successfully design and set up your home theater system.

You bet, your home theatre designer could also add some features like home theater seating along with other home theater furniture to be able to provide the complete home theater package which closely looks like a real movie theater. Having the best and top quality home entertainment system will provide you with the most sought after set up that you could flaunt and enjoy to everyone.




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Learn to Play an Instrument Today!

By Kurt Cogan


If you are a music passionate and are eager to start learning to play an instrument, you can consider starting on a woodwind instrument, that's easier to learn and they are used to make music from a variety of genres, from jazz to classical. Don't get discouraged at first if things seem rather difficult, because with the right determination and a good quality instrument you'll see progress in no time.

Choosing from a wide variety of woodwind instruments might be hard, but with the right knowledge you can go for the highest quality products. The flute is one of the simplest to learn instruments and it's generally made of wood or metal. Metal started to be used only recently, to make sure the sound is heard in big halls. In order to play the flute, you should have total control over your breathing routine, that is you are supposed to hold a lot of air in your lungs and you also should be aware not to escape it at the wrong moment.

Other popular woodwind instruments include the clarinet, the saxophone or the oboe. Each of these instruments has its musical importance and knowing to play them is an immense satisfaction. Aside from making quality music you will learn how to control your bodily functions and your mental abilities to work together as a whole.

However, the most popular instruments among young people are the stringed instruments like guitar, violin, mandolin and others. You can learn to play these instruments by hiring a personal teacher or you can take advantage of all the technology and progress of our times and subscribe for online classes. Either way, before you start you should be equipped with a lot of determination and patience and you are sure to succeed.

However, when it comes to impressive sources of amazing sounds everybody thinks of the grand piano. The downside of getting a piano is that they can be extremely expensive. If you are interested in acquiring one, you should check thoroughly the available offer and make the best choice.

You have also the option of getting a used piano, if you don't see the point of spending all your money on a new one and you can search for one that's both functional and still in a good shape. There are tens of offers waiting for you to check them so start searching now.




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Some Of The Greatest Acting Performances From The Very Talented Actor, Kevin Bacon

By Edward Harris


One actor who has been around the block once or twice is Kevin Bacon. Kevin Bacon has made quite a nice career for himself in Hollywood, spanning for just over three decades. After going through his movie catalog, it is quite clear that Bacon has had quite the illustrious career.

But which films have been his best? The following movies are my personal top five favorite films starring Kevin Bacon.

When it comes to films taking place in space, it is hard to get better than Apollo 13. This movie was a huge success, and it was no doubt in part to the great cast which consisted of Gary Sinese, Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton.

There is no doubt that The Air Up There makes the list for me. This is as good as sports comedies get, and it is an overall feel good movie. If you are looking for a good movie to watch with your kids, this is a good option.

One movie that cannot be overlooked when discussing the best Kevin Bacon films of years past is Sleepers. In this film, Mr. Bacon plays an evil jail guard who tortured and raped little boys in a juvenile penitentiary. The film focuses on the grown up boys dealing with their past.

No list of Kevin Bacon films could be complete without giving praise to Mystic River. This is one of the best films to come out in recent years, and won Sean Penn an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

One other movie that I feel is worthy of mentioning is The River Wild. This was a suspenseful movie that takes place on a river as a pair of bad men going down a river takes a family as hostages. This movie also stars the always great Meryl Streep.

As it stands, this is my list. I was tempted to put Wild Things on it, but that would have made it for the wrong reasons!




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Monday, March 28, 2011

Home Theater Furniture

By Owen Jones


A home theater system is all the rage now. People are fed up with hooliganism on the streets and in cinemas and are finding it better to stay at home. If you drive to the pictures, you could get stuck in a traffic jam or get hassled at traffic lights by people cleaning your windscreen without having been asked.

Once you get to the cinema, the cost is sky high and the sound track has to be way too loud to drown out the yobs that talk all the way through the film.

People have come to the conclusion that it is simply not worth going to the cinema any more. The majority of individuals who go there are teenagers who have nowhere else to go. Home-owners have voted with their feet.

However, they still want to watch movies so the answer is to build a home theater in your own house, which is no longer a costly undertaking.

It is as expensive as you want to set up a home movie system. If you have a spare room, that is fantastic, but otherwise you can establish a home movie theater system in your living room. If you want to set it up in your living room, you can either hook it up to your present tv or you could have a drop-down projection screen.

You will have to verify what the difference in price is, because they change, but you can get a projector and colossal screen for less that a forty inch wide screen TV.

There are plenty of articles on which the best set-up is and how to set it up and that is usual. People have their preferences. I would like to suggest that you spend some money on furniture.

The furniture in a theater is often fairly luxurious, so if you want to recreate the experience of being in a cinema, you will require some good, not merely decent furniture.

If you are establishing your home theater system in a spare bedroom, this is even more important, because there is a temptation to save money on furniture that will not be used or seen each day.

If you think that you will be using the home theater a lot, then you certainly must splash out on decent chairs. Loungers even and a massage seat if you can afford it. Imagine that! A massage every night after work whilst you watch a film or two!

The important thing about chairs is the cushion or / and the padding. If you want the ultimate cushions or pillows, try memory foam pillows or chairs with memory foam padding.

If you are a bit short of money and want to install a system bit by bit, get a decent home theater set-up and some colossal throw cushions. You can put a few of these on the floor and just sink back into them whilst you watch your film.




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Adjustment Bureau: To Welcome or Never to Believe in Fortune

By Alice Gregory


Can there even be a thing called luck or star crossed lovers? A good number of individuals may often wonder about this information. Will a person actually get a voice in a person's own fate or will everything just happen without a reason? That's why, a lot of movie films tend to be favored, Matt Damon's new film, romantic thriller Adjustment Bureau is actually that.

Can there actually be such a thing as destiny or soul mates? Loads of people may often question them. Can a person even get a choice in a person's very own destiny or will every thing just happen without a reason? For that reason, many motion pictures are usually popular, Matt Damon's new movie flick, romantic thriller Adjustment Bureau is just like that.

The show biz industry is aware that loads of individuals can connect with such movies. Matt Damon plays an ambitious politician racing for a seat at the senate. One particular day, he meets a beautiful ballet dancer (Emily Blunt) in the men's restroom.

The movie industry sees that many individuals can connect with such motion pictures. Matt Damon plays an ambitious politician racing for a seat at the US senate. One day, he meets a good looking ballet dancer (Emily Blunt) in the men's rest room.

David Norris (Matt Damon) is then required to have a decision whether to allow her to go or continue to keep pursuing her. Irrespective of all of the obstructions and disturbance of the men within the Adjustment Bureau, against all odds, he attempts to get his woman.

The road to get what he wants is hard. It's just like the whole world conspires against him. The men from the Adjustment Bureau begin to meddle. They will do every thing within their capacity to split both of them.

David Norris (Matt Damon) is then forced to have a choice whether to let her go or keep on chasing her. Regardless of all the blocks and disturbance from the men within the Adjustment Bureau, against all odds, he attempts to get his woman.

Every person may often ask themselves what the near future holds. Yet, no an individual really gets to find out until they're there. Finally, one's fate is still how an individual causes it to be. Every thing that a person truly does in time displays its consequence in the future.

The movie is a blend of sci-fi, thriller and romance. The chemistry among the 2 primary characters is very good. The character types come alive since the actors did a fine job in this movie flick. Some may say that at times love just isn't enough. This movie flick is a bit more of a "love conquers all."

Actually those who're not so fascinated with romance motion pictures could find it fascinating. It will possess a sci-fi thriller aspect.

The motion picture is a mix of sci-fi, thriller and romance. The chemistry among the 2 chief characters is rather excellent. The character types come alive mainly because the stars did a fine job in this movie flick. Some may proclaim that sometimes love just is just not enough. This film is more of a "love conquers all." Actually those who find themselves not so interested in romance movies could find it fascinating. It can include a sci-fi thriller factor.




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What Makes A SVS Sub Woofer Powerful

By Mike Thomas


SVS sub woofer is made to highlight its features, especially its cylindrical figure that generates various distinctive audio levels. More than that, this exceptional type of sub woofer is meticulously developed to achieve efficiency from all fronts. It is mainly characterized by its ability to produce high pressure from its interior and is often described as uniquely forceful.

SVS sub woofer has ultramodern long and cylindrical lines that are developed to create an incomparable design of PC-ultra. The PC-ultra cylindrical sub is characterized by its 16-inch diameter and 39-inch height that is basically practical and attains its full capacity when it comes to floor space efficiency. There are existing subs that are substandard in nature and do not live up to buyers' expectations most of the time. Its cylinder is made of excellent materials that work effectively and at par with costly subwoofers.

Interestingly, this unit is compact, heavy, and conserved plus it features a built-in low frequency amplifier that usually attracts people to buy this model. With its front-firing drivers and a easy to maneuver control panel that has keys and hyperlinks, users will surely be amazed by this model. It also has a svs box with more options for control, making it possible for the user to modify or improve the audio quality. In this way, one can achieve his or her preferred sound quality.

One essential feature of this is its driver that it's provoked with. Moreover, this model has an excellent equilibrium with TV-12 and 525-watt bash amp. This very efficient amplifier is the result of a changeable crossover, a parametric equalizer, automated on/off pushbutton, extremely low and high level, and four-sided subsonic filter to upgrade its port tuning performance. It is made up of multipurpose components that make this item more fascinating. It features a wide background setting, parametric equalizer, tunings, and counting.

One can make some combinations with the control to a satellite speaker unit; however, one disadvantage is that all the controls can be found at the back of the SVS sub woofer panel. It lacks a remote management that makes it possible to adjust or control the audio for everyone's satisfaction.

Assembling the sub woofer is not complicated as you think it is. Once you have taken it out of the box, it is just a matter of minutes before you can finally set it up. This model is found to be very compatible to other available speakers' one will find in stores or shops. Furthermore, it does not disappoint the users when it comes to efficiency and broad range, as proven in HD-DVD, BLU-ray or DVD sound tracking that has LFE effects like Alien vs. Predator, King Kong, Superman Returns, Godzilla, Master and Commander.

If your concern is the musicality, the SB12-Plus will surely deliver. It achieves a bass reaction on a few special bass cuts. It performs in a way similar to the popular sliding bass in Eric Kunzel, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Telarc recording of 1812 gambit and Heart's Magic Man. Overall, SB12-Plus SVS Powered Subwoofer achieves clarity, control, solidity, and precise bass reaction that are also achieved by other pricey subs.

SVS is a mix of different audio systems that is capable of performing test on its speakers, counting one, and frequencies. The combination of JBL Balboa 30?s and JBL Balboa Center Channel, two JBL Venue Sequence 5-inch monitor and audio system creates rear sounds. Klipsch Synergy Sub 10 Subwoofers Powered and Yamaha YST-SW205 are at par with other first-rate superior SVS subwoofer available in the market. To find out more about this model and its features, go to: http://svssubwoofer.org




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2 Methods To Know How To Sing Better And It Is Benefits And Disadvantages

By Matthew Ford


Many people all over the world would want to learn how to sing better. If you'd like to learn how to sing better, you must be committed and dedicated to the endeavor. You need to put your heart into it and bear the various responsibilities and discipline that is included with it. If you choose to do these, you'll be able to greatly improve your ability in singing and you can fulfill to the fullest your vocal potentials.

Learning how to sing better consists of both coaching and training. You can certainly learn how to sing better by yourself with the aid of various materials available to you or you can take singing lessons from a music or voice trainer. These would be the two major ways to learn how to sing better: taking conventional singing lessons under a teacher or getting singing lessons available online.

Getting singing lessons under the guidance of a trainer is the traditional way of learning how to sing better. However, internet singing lessons have been becoming more and more popular especially in the the past few years when many people are becoming aware of this option. These 2 methods for learning how to sing better both have their advantages and disadvantages.

In the traditional way of taking singing lessons, you'll have a real and live trainer who'll teach you. However, it is not always that simple to identify a good music or voice teacher around. And in case you indeed manage to find a very good tutor, you would still need to see whether that teacher can accommodate you or not. You would also need to spend some serious bucks, particularly if you will likely be training under a really good teacher, as conventional singing lessons could be costly.

On the other hand, with online singing lessons, you would need to study all by yourself. This requires much more discipline from you because you will not be under formal instruction. This method of learning how to sing better is cost-effective. You can download your lessons anytime to enable you to access them as frequently as you want. You can study at your own pace and also from the luxuries of your home.




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Effective Ways On How Music Artists Sell Their Music

By Randall J. Johnson


Way back in those days, marketing your own music was a very hard task to do and hence this is what failed many upcoming artists. As time went on, technology improved and now it's not hard to distribute your music.

Nowadays, a musician can market their music without any hassle unlike in those days when the main music label companies had the rights to promote and sell music. This had made it hard for struggling musicians to make it to the top.

As soon as your music production is done, upload the music onto your website from which your fans can get access to it after paying a small fee to login to your site. The money you get from your viewers can help you out in your career.

The first thing to do is generate a lot of traffic which means that your music will be seen by a wide range of people which clearly shows that more money will come your way. The only problem that you will find while distributing your music online is the number of viewers but if it is settled, then all will be good.

By making copies of your music CD your market can also be widened. The contract can be signed with any music label that is ready to promote you to the next level.

If you decide to work with a major music company, a deal has to be signed from which they will have the rights over your music and whenever you release any song, it's their duty to market the track.

While doing your music distribution on the internet, make sure the layout of your C/D is so unique and nice looking because this will be the first impression that the company will get as soon as you get in touch with them.

The moment your music is out of the studio, it needs to be marketed and this can be done through the internet or by any music label company that is interested in your services.




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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Make Beats On Your Computer Fast

By Matthew Tregre


Looking for the right salsa music is easy once you've been exposed to salsa beats long enough. But if you want to groove to the salsa rhythms, here are some recommended CDs that will have you dancing for days!
SALSA FRESCA - This is an excellent CD "for those who love to dance salsa, not just listen to it." This compilation CD have you grooving salsa style all night long. Its inviting rhythmic beats are particularly good for those who love to Mambo. This CD is even a keeper for non-dancers. A must have for your CD collection!

TONY VEGA GREATEST HITS - Tony Vegas has charm and Latin gentleman appeal that can be heard in his music. His musical style appeals to everyone. It is smoothe and romantic yet energetic and upbeat This is an unmatched collection of Tony Vega hits from 1989-1994. His songs are infused with romantic tones and sensuous Cuban Mambo and Puerto Rican Salsa style beats.

Rough Guide: Salsa Dance ~ various artists - A huge selection of musical compilations put out under the Rough Series. Rough Guide: Salsa Dance is one of the hotter Latin music themed albums to be released to date.
Rough Guide: Salsa Dance vol. 2 ~ various artists - An upbeat album that will have you dancing the instant you hear it! This album is sizzling HOT. You won't stop dancing because the music is electrifying!

Ultra Mix: The Best of Salsa - This is a must-have CD for any salsa. Some say it's best suited for listening, while others are convinced it's one of the best compilation discs for salsa dancing. Go to your local music store of check it out online. You'll be glad you did.

These CD selections are a great way to begin your salsa music collections. However, some other great tips to finding great salsa CDs is by listening to local radio shows that feature Latin American, Cuban and Afro beats. Most likely you'll also be able to hear some salsa beats you've never heard before. Listening to these types of radio shows exposes you to the different sounds and usually makes mention of the artists that are being played. This will make your shopping experience so much easier.

Also consider checking out your local salsa dance bar or salsa dance studio. The DJ or dance instructor would be happy to tell you what albums and / or songs they are playing.Check out your local music store or go online to find the above mentioned CDs. I guarantee your neighbors will be banging on your door wanting to know what it is you a re playing. These salsa CDs are that good!

Happy Shopping! Oh, but don't forget to check out www.salsadancedvd.com where you'll hear the above mentioned artists and more. But you will also get the best salsa dance training available. Don't forget to check it out!




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Sixty Six - This Holiday Just Let The Frightning Force Be With You: Child & Adult Star Wars Costume

By Alexis Nicholas


Everybody wants "the force," right? Since the movies emerged onto the big screen, every little girl wanted to be Princess Leia or Queen Amidala and every little boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, a storm trooper and the dreaded Darth Vader. Adult Star Wars costumes are much like child Star Wars costumes, just the scale is different. So, whether you are looking for a Star Wars costume for you little tyke, or a Darth Vader costume for you, you can find the costume that suits you perfectly.

Creative Adult Star Wars Costumes Don't settle on just Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader. Other popular characters include Chewbacca, The Wookie and Storm Troopers. Want a chance to show off your makeup skills? Find a Darth Maul costume. Make yourself the "star" of this year's Halloween party.

Adorable Child Star Wars Costumes Who doesn't get a warm feeling when they see a little Yoda cruise by? And what is cuter than all those little fuzzy Ewoks? The movie "Star Wars" inspires creativity and what better time to show that off then on Halloween night? If the Darth Vader costume seems a little spendy, go for it! Not only will you make little Jr.'s or Suzy's night, but most likely they will keep wearing it after the candy filled night is over.

Don't Forget Your Helmet! No, not for protection, well, if there is an inter-galactic battle you will be ready, but to complete the look. No adult star wars costume, or child's for that matter, is complete without princess Leia curls or Luke Skywalker X wing helmet. Get into character with all the right accessories.

Yoda Yoda is a much-admired Star Wars costume both for children and adults as Yoda is a very wise little fellow. Although the costume is typically a child Star Wars costume, you will find this costume available in adult sizes as well. Remember Yoda also requires his staff while dressing up as this Star Wars icon.

R2D2 and C3PO Who could forget the adorable robots, R2D2 and C3PO? These are very popular costumes for all ages, not only because they look great, but the characters themselves are so endearing. There are some adorable R2D2 costumes for little kids and toddlers that are just adorable.

Darth Vader Costume Darth Vader, the dark force in Star Wars, is a popular character, figure and costume. This is a popular adult Star Wars costume because of the menace and drama that it creates. However, kids love Vader too. He is impressive, intimidating and downright scary!

Costumes for both kids and adults are typically worn at Halloween or when going to masquerades. Many people love to dress up and Halloween gives everyone a really good excuse to put on a costume and have a ball. The cool thing about costumes, particularly Star Wars costumes, is that you can be as simple or as complex as you wish. While a Darth Vader costume may be quite involved with many pieces, an Obi Wan Kenobi costume is much simpler. It is up to you to determine how far you want to go with the complexity of your costume. Edited by Glinda Zuladra




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Check Out These 3 iPad Apps

By Kevin Swift


When it became known that the Apple iPad was going to be very popular, it was came as no surprise that plenty of apps were created for it. A few of these apps were developed for professionals in certain industries like law, medicine or academic research. Others are practical for generally everyone and still others are just for the thrill of it. It is very possible that you will have the ability to find some apps that are ideal for you. What follows is a look at some of the best ones we could find.

If you like to cook, you'll enjoy the Epicurious app, which is related to the website of the same name. This app makes it easy for you to find great recipes, and you can search using several different functions, such as dish type, spices, main ingredient and more. You will find that meal planning is made simple with this apps list of ingredients for the dish you choose. Epicurious is a must have tool for those who enjoy entertaining, eating healthy or just trying something new for dinner. This app for iPad can improve anyone's ability to make a meal. The Sketchbook Pro iPad app is ideal for those people who love to draw. One of the most interesting features of the iPad is that it allows you to draw directly on the screen, either using your finger or a stylus, and Sketchbook Pro gives you all the tools to make any type of illustrations you want. You have a wide range of colors, brushes and templates to use, and you can create galleries that can be exported to a photo library or to iTunes photo sharing. You can also email the images you create. This app is great, whether you're a professional illustrator or just enjoy sketching in your free time. In fact, Macworld awarded this app the Drawing App of the Year for 2010 and it was hailed as one of the top 5 'must have iPad apps' by Wired magazine.

Omnifocus is an iPad app that gives you the ability to be more productive and organized. If you have tons of files and a lot of jobs and projects that you cannot get under control, then this app will really help you. You can synch the info that is in your iPad with that of the tasks that are on your desk and stay in control while you are moving on the go. You must learn how to make this app beneficial for you. It has plenty of tools and features. It is around forty dollars, which is higher than most apps, and more than what you would want to pay for a compute app. But for the professional who is always weighed down with work, this app could make things a lot easier.

Omnifocus is an iPad app that gives you the ability to organize your day and get more work done. If you have tons of files and a large workload of jobs and projects that you cannot keep in order, then this app is right for you. You can coordinate the info in your iPad with your workload, which will make it easy to keep your projects in order while you are on the move. You must learn how to make this app beneficial for you. It has plenty of tools and features. It costs about forty dollars, which is more that what most apps costs and more than what you would think of paying for a computer program. However, for busy professionals who are swarmed with jobs and data, this app can make your life a lot easier.

Chances are whatever your passion iPad has an app for that too. The latest news, weather and entertainment are also available in app formats. you might find it useful to have the latest news, weather and entertainment information at your fingertips.




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Hip Hop Drum Beats

By Erik Mendoza


Here we go again, yet another infomercial promising flat, sculptured abs without having to do 'painful' crunches or sit-ups. So, what's the deal? The Hip Hop Abs package comes with four DVDs, a 30 day workout calendar and 24/7 'online support' (somewhat misleading as the 'expert' support is limited to forum exchanges with other users and the occasional live chat with Shaun T. Unless you download the DVDs from the internet you will have to pay $60, plus shipping and handling.

The target groups of this workout program are evidently women and gay men, like Shaun himself. Straight males might be somewhat irritated by his constant chatter (although you can turn up the volume of the music over the talk) and the way he moderates the program. The Hip Hop moves shown on the DVDs are nothing you can boast with at a club, so if you want to learn real moves, I suggest you take Hip Hop classes at your local gym instead.

The most important thing you have to know is that, in order to get tight, strongly defined abs, nothing beats bicycle manoeuvre, captains chair and crunches on an exercise balls, as recently proven again by a study conducted at the University of San Diego. So, if sexy abs is your only goal, if you can motivate yourself and eat healthily, just do one of the aforementioned three exercises every day and you will get a better result than with anything sold through an infomercial. So, what is the Hip Hop Abs workout good for? Check out these Pros and Cons:

Doing the moves shown on the exercise DVDs sure beats sitting on the couch and just watching the tube. If you do it right, work up a sweat and actually get your heart rate up, you can lose weight; especially if you stick to the diet plan that comes with the package. It can make sense to add it to your daily routine and you can get a nice endorphin boost.Depending on the type of person you are, you might have a good time watching the Shaun T working his sexy body up into a sweat and listening to his talk. In that case the short workouts will fly right by.

The key problem with Hip Hop Abs is that it is not the ultimate workout for your abs. The 'standing crunch' advertised as the core movement is in no way as effective as cycling, the captain's chair or real crunches. A muscle shortening by bending slightly as shown in Hip Hop Abs does not stimulate you abs and make them grow bigger and stronger. This is one clear point where the people selling the product are trying to mislead you.

Hip Hop Abs is not a cardio vascular exercise. If you are in halfway decent shape, the workout routines of Shaun T won't make you break out in a big sweat. With time you get used to the drill and as your muscles adapt and your movements become more efficient your body will be less and less challenged. In order to challenge it more you will have to 'upgrade' to the advanced workouts, which basically means buying more stuff from them.

The moves are not for everybody and take some time getting used to. It is in no way real Hip Hop what you are learning there. Additionally, the music and Shaun T are not for everybody, which is fair enough.'Testimonials' claim to have used the product and to have lost as much as 3 inches on their hips in as little as three days. Such a weight loss in such a short time is not only highly unlikely, but were it true would it be everything else but healthy. Don't buy the product and expect to look like Shaun T after a few weeks.In many forums people complain about the customer service delivered by Hip Hop Abs and about being overcharged or receiving stuff they didn't actually want to buy. If you are set on buying the product, use pay pal or make sure you don't get scammed or overcharged for stuff you never wanted. .

Now, is Hip Hop Abs the ultimate abs workout or a total scam like other products advertised in infomercials? The answer is: neither.If dancing is your thing, if you think this looks like a fun way to lose weight and if you are willing to spend the money, then by all means do it and give Hip Hop Abs a shot. If it gets you off the couch and makes you exercise every day, if it makes you change to a healthier diet and makes you feel better about yourself, then it is worth it.If you are looking for the best way to build your abs, you should stick to the scientifically proven methods. Doing real abs exercises might burn a little, but how sweet is that pain if it actually delivers results that can be measured. Furthermore, Hip Hop Abs is not a suitable cardiovascular exercise since it is neither progressive nor adaptive. If you want to build up a real sweat, rather go for a run or use the cardio machines in your gym. That will make you lose weight faster and you can track your own progress better.




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A Guide Of The Greatest TV Shows To Catch During Autumn

By Robert Cassius


This article will discuss the phenomenon that is television in the fall. There are way too many shows for the average person to get through in a given week. It is truly the only time of year that I find myself having to catch up on my TV watching. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but hey, it is what it is.

The following television shows are, in my opinion, the most entertaining shows on TV in the fall.

It goes without saying that one show that I watch religiously is Dexter. Dexter is probably my favorite show of all. It is probably one of the most suspenseful shows you can possibly watch, and my friends and I love every minute of it. It's one of those shows you can easily get hooked on and find yourself watching several episodes in a day.

Another show that I find hilarious is Bored To Death. This truly is really about nothing, but it is absolutely hilarious. This show is on it's second season and stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifinakis, and Ted Danson, who steals the show.

A new show that I have found myself loving is The League. Being in a fantasy football league definitely is one of the reasons why I like this show (about a fantasy football league), but the writing is often brilliant, even if the humor is male oriented.

No list of my favorite shows would be complete without giving love to the most wholesome show on this list, Modern Family. ABC hit a home run with this show and I hope it is on for many seasons to come.

Another TV series that has definitely caught my attention is Boardwalk Empire. This new show stars Steve Buscemi as one of the pioneers of Atlantic City at a time when prohibition was in full effect.

There are too many great shows on during the fall months to count, but these are ones that stand out in my mind.




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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Best Exclusive Beats

By Erik Mendoza


You can find this type of software all over the Internet. Just do a search for "make your own beats" or "recording studio software". As you search, you will notice that on average, this type of software will run you between $50 and $200. Don't Buy Them (you'll see why shortly)! Now you're going to need beats, melodies, chords, samples, and loops to customize with your recording studio software, aka: soundsets and loopsets. Again, just do a search for "beats" or "loops". They usually come in packages of about 200 soundsets for $30 and 300 loopsets for $60, or 600 soundsets for $75 and 900 loopsets for $150. Don't Buy Them Either!

Alright, so at the minimum, $140 gets you the low-end studio software, 200 soundsets, and 300 loopsets... or if you want a little better quality studio software and more soundsets and loopsets, you can spend about $425 for high-end studio software, 600 soundsets, and 900 loopsets. That's everything you need to make your own beats, instrumentals, samples, loops, tracks, and complete demo cd's. But why did I say Don't Buy Them?

Because you can get it all, the studio software and over 1,100 soundsets and loopsets for under 30 bucks with Hip Hop Starz Record Producer and Mixer Studio (see "about the author" at the bottom of this article). This is an unheard of price for everything you need, and it is of such good quality, I have dedicated an entire page of my Snoop Dogg website to it. It is loaded with many features you will find on the high-end software selling for $100 or more. Also, they are currently holding a Win A Record Contract Contest with Doug E Fresh. Use the software and enter to win!

There are many, many ways to make money with your own music. The first thing you need to do, though, is break it down into pieces, or components we will call them. There are 4 key components to any track, or song. You have soundsets, which are nothing more than beats, sounds, scratches, etc. You have loopsets, which are your soundsets when put together in a loop. You have instrumentals, which are completed tracks with no voice or lyrics. Finally, you have completed tracks, which are basically just instrumentals that include lyrics.

When you look at music from this angle, broken down into components, you will start to see many ways to make money with your own. Like I mentioned at the beginning of this report, people are not only paying for completed tracks, they are also paying for the components individually. If you can create you own, good components, people will buy them.

Again, search the Internet for these components. Doing so will not only show you how much you can sell your components for, but also where you can sell them. As long as people are listening to music, there will always be a demand for it, and I can't see people stopping anytime soon. If you are interested in learning how to make money with your own beats in more detail, I recommend you check out Bob Bakers website (see "about the author" at the bottom of this article). Bob Baker is a writer, indie musician and former music magazine editor who is dedicated to showing musicians of all kinds how to get exposure, connect with fans, sell more CDs and increase their incomes through their artistic passions. He is also the author of the Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook, as seen in the major motion picture The School of Rock ... and in VIBE, Music Connection, Electronic Musician and American Songwriter magazines. This is the guy you should listen to. Here are some of the things you will find at his website...

- 197 Promotion Tips, Tricks, and Resources for Independent Musicians.
- 101 places to submit press releases, get reviewed, uncover PR connections and promote your music on the Internet. Supplies the exact website and email addresses for submitting your music news.
- The 29 most important elements in creating sizzling music publicity materials. Make sure your media kit gets noticed by editors, writers, booking agents, program directors, and other industry people.
- 50 ways to promote and sell your music on the Internet.
- And more, including his coveted Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook.




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Exclusive Beats

By Matthew Tregre


To do this, you will need a few things. First you will need recording studio software. Recording studio software is nothing more than a program that allows you to mix beats, melodies, chords, samples and loops to make your own customized instrumentals and tracks. They also allow you to record yourself as you sing or rap to your track and to make a copy of your tracks to cd.

You can find this type of software all over the Internet. Just do a search for "make your own beats" or "recording studio software". As you search, you will notice that on average, this type of software will run you between $50 and $200. Don't Buy Them (you'll see why shortly)! Now you're going to need beats, melodies, chords, samples, and loops to customize with your recording studio software, aka: soundsets and loopsets. Again, just do a search for "beats" or "loops". They usually come in packages of about 200 soundsets for $30 and 300 loopsets for $60, or 600 soundsets for $75 and 900 loopsets for $150. Don't Buy Them Either!

Alright, so at the minimum, $140 gets you the low-end studio software, 200 soundsets, and 300 loopsets... or if you want a little better quality studio software and more soundsets and loopsets, you can spend about $425 for high-end studio software, 600 soundsets, and 900 loopsets. That's everything you need to make your own beats, instrumentals, samples, loops, tracks, and complete demo cd's. But why did I say Don't Buy Them?

Because you can get it all, the studio software and over 1,100 soundsets and loopsets for under 30 bucks with Hip Hop Starz Record Producer and Mixer Studio (see "about the author" at the bottom of this article). This is an unheard of price for everything you need, and it is of such good quality, I have dedicated an entire page of my Snoop Dogg website to it. It is loaded with many features you will find on the high-end software selling for $100 or more. Also, they are currently holding a Win A Record Contract Contest with Doug E Fresh. Use the software and enter to win!

So now you know how to make your own beats, instrumentals, samples, loops, tracks, and even complete demo cd's, and this brings us to our next part...There are many, many ways to make money with your own music. The first thing you need to do, though, is break it down into pieces, or components we will call them.

There are 4 key components to any track, or song. You have soundsets, which are nothing more than beats, sounds, scratches, etc. You have loopsets, which are your soundsets when put together in a loop. You have instrumentals, which are completed tracks with no voice or lyrics. Finally, you have completed tracks, which are basically just instrumentals that include lyrics.

When you look at music from this angle, broken down into components, you will start to see many ways to make money with your own. Like I mentioned at the beginning of this report, people are not only paying for completed tracks, they are also paying for the components individually. If you can create you own, good components, people will buy them.

Again, search the Internet for these components. Doing so will not only show you how much you can sell your components for, but also where you can sell them. As long as people are listening to music, there will always be a demand for it, and I can't see people stopping anytime soon.




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Best Music Maker Software

By Matthew Tregre


The first recording principal came about through a Swiss watch maker in 1796 when he proposed the first musical box. Then came the phonograph in 1877 by Edison. He constructed a cylinder with soft material like led or tinfoil. A stylus drew grooves across this material and through the depth of the grooves and calculated air pressure the recording was determined.

In 1896 however, Valdemar Poulsen demonstrated magnetic recording. In this process of recording sound, a tape is kept moving under a recording head. The head transfers electronic signals corresponding to the sound on to the tape. The play back head then re reads these tapes and recognizes the signals hence playing them back.

Magnetic recordings were however not popular and were inefficient in the beginning. People preferred Phonograph to Magnetic records. For example, in 1932 the BBC used a tape recorder. It was a huge machine using steel tapes. The tape had to be rotated at the speed of 90 meters under the different head, which meant that a huge amount of tape was required. Approximately tapes as long as 3 Kilometers weighing 25 KG were used.

However as the time passed, tape recorders became better. With the help of the Germans, a working tape recorder was finally demonstrated in 1938. After this, multi track recording was introduced. Les Paul, helped in this field. In this form of recording, multiple tracks can be housed on one tape.

All the great things were not happenings only in the magnetic recording field. In 1927 the JAZZ singer astounded people by being one of the first movies to use sound techniques. From now on, the process of recording sound on optical film began in earnest. The Jazz singer had used a process known as the vidaphone.

It was now time for the digital recorders. Introduced in the late 1970's, these soon became popular. Soon, multi track recorders with stationary heads were being manufactured. The rotating head technology was used to record sound on to video tapes then in use. As time moved on, compact disks became more and more popular.

Using complex electronic techniques, these provided higher quality and far superior sound. Using Lazar for recording purposes, they were a new revolution displacing tape recorders and gramophones, which had come out in the 1960's.

However, the wheel moved and we had the MP3 player which allowed us to download and listen to hundreds of songs from one simple and tiny portable device. Today, ipods are the order of the day, allowing you to carry and listen to thousands of songs in your pocket where ever you are.




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Tips and Tricks For When You Learn Guitar Scales

By Jonathan Hart


Everyone who wants to play the guitar should start with a way to learn guitar scales. Soloing in particular can be enhanced when you know your scales. There are many different things that can be built with this including skills for playing and musical knowledge.

When people start learning an instrument the scales are the first thing they are taught. There is a reason for this and it is important that you are aware of this. A scale will let you become accustomed to what certain notes sound like. They are also a great way to learn how to read music.

There are many skills that you can learn by doing scales that you can use later on. Knowing the basic finger movements for the notes and scale will help you play songs without faltering. Technique is something that needs to be built up and by practicing a scale you can do this.

When you learn this you will often also learn how to use the scale in a melodious way. Being able to connect different notes to each other in a manner that is not grating is very important for soloing. Having this application skill comes much easier if you start with the basics like scales.

Soloing has a certain improvisation about it that you have to train to be good. To help your improvising training your ear to pick up notes is very important. This training of the ear can be easily done when you do your scales. The reason for this is that the scale helps you identify the note on the guitar through repetition.

The benefits to guitar soloing when you learn guitar scales are numerous. The skills you learn by doing this will not only help you in moving through the notes better but will also let you improvise when it is time for your solo.




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