Let's Discuss The Better Blues Guitarist of All Time

By Rick Hart

Any discussion about blues guitarists is bound to be full of argument and disagreement. Dependent on whether a person likes conventional blues played on acoustic guitars, or Chicago blues, or West Coast jump style, or the rockin ' blues of many of today's young blues guitar player, you would get a different answer to the question, 'who is the best blues guitar players?'.

And who's to assert they would be wrong.

The single thing we could probably get any person to agree on is there are many styles of blues guitar. And, overtime, any blues aficionado will develop their own tops and opinions.

So that being said, this list is precisely my own opinion and has no basis in objectivity. Now I am not a blues beginner. I have been playing the guitar for over years myself and I'm still a part time pro blues musician. So at least my point of view is an informed one.

And part of the issue with picking a "best of" list for blues guitarists is the renown issue. The most popular also played other styles of music. They were at best "part-time" blues guitar players. But many people think of them as blues musicians when in fact they were never. But who cares truly.

OK Let's Get To The Point

First we've got to outline our standards. Here's the rules for my list.

1. They need to be essentially a blues player and play usually blues music. (That leaves Eric Clapton out).

2. They must have great method or at a minimum be very cutting edge in their playing.

3. They've got to be fairly well known and have some amount of renown.

4. You have to be ready to recognize them inside a few notes.

OK let's get to it. Here's my subjective list of the finest blues guitar players ever and why I put them on this list.

1. B.B. King

B.B. Makes the list as number one generally due to his longevity and influence but also his tone and taste. You can identify a B.B. King solo inside the first few notes.

2. Albert King

Albert is at the head of the list as he taught us all what not to play. His cost-effective, spacious style and great tone are his trademark. He gets more out of 5 notes than any other musician.

3. Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson's influence on every other guitar player after him is legendary. There were other great Delta guitarists but he is the one all the others talk of.

4. Stevie Ray Vaughan

SRV burst on the blues scene in the early 1980's. He gave the blues a drop of adrenalin that still hasn't worn out. He helped influence a brand new batch of blues guitarist and you can still hear his playing in them to this day.

5. Freddie King

He introduced the high-energy Texas type of blues to the world and also wrote many extraordinary songs still played to this day.

6. T-Bone Walker

T-Bone likely should be rated higher. His novel style and influence on others is still mythical. Only a few guitar players can match his style and to this day nobody else sounds like him. And as far as showmanship, he taught all of the others who came after.

6. Albert Collins

Another one of my person favorites. Again his sound is unique and the simple power and spaciousness of his playing is something each good blues player aims for.

8. Hubert Sumlin

Hubert was there from the beginning of the Chicago Blues. He played on so many great blues songs that to leave him off would be a travesty.

9. Joe Bonamassa

OK this one might be dubious. He's here often for his technical capability. He can play anything with amazing fluidity and tone. But you could argue he's not strictly a blues guy.

10. Buddy Guy

Very similar to B.B. King, Buddy Guy has earned his stripes thru his longevity. He could be a bit OTT often but who else has been there from the beginning of Chicago Blues and is still playing only the blues.

OK that is my take. Let the controversy begin.

About the Author:

Rick Honeyboy Hart is a longtime blues guitar player. He teaches blues guitar on his website and writes about blues guitarists like Buddy Guy.

Student of the Year is Sidharth Malhotra's dream debut

By Rohini Nadia

Not every film-maker pushes new talent in the limelight. And that's just what separates the heir to Dharma Productions, Karan Johar from the rest. Having successfully directed four movies over the last decade, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, followed by Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), and My Name Is Khan in 2010, Karan Johar has co-directed and produced films for several first-time directors. A few months ago, Karan Johar's latest production Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu was released, marking the directorial debut of Shakun Batra. Previously, Karan had debutant Karan Malhotra direct Agneepath, a retelling of the original released in 1990. The 2012 remake stars Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt. Karan Malhotra has also worked as an associate-director with Johar for the film My Name Is Khan.

A campus romance starring three newcomers, Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, the film will hit theater screens by the 19th of October. The film revolves around three students at a high-profile institution participating in a school competition. With Siddharth Malhotra starring as Abhimanyu Singh, Varun Dhawan as Rohan Nanda and Alia Bhatt as Shanaya Singhania, the film will also feature Ronit Roy, Rishi Kapoor and Ram Kapoor.

Karan Johar has introduced Tarun Mansukhani with Dostana (2008), with the sequel currently being planned. For the film Wake Up Sid (2009), Dharma Productions put debutant Ayan Mukerji on the director's seat. The Dharma Productions banner will soon unveil yet another film by its 11th new director, Akshay Roy who will call the shots for the upcoming Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

In the film, Kajol will be seen shaking a leg with Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Quoting Karan Johar, "Kajol is in the disco song and she has danced with the boys. Kajol's presence is very important for me. She has been there in every film of mine and she has always been lucky." The actress was reported to have quickly picked up the steps in just 15 minutes, inspiring the newcomers in the film with the flair for dancing.

Scheduled to release on the 19th of October, the film is a high-budget production also starring two more newcomers including Alia Bhatt (the daughter of director Mahesh Bhatt) and Varun Dhawan (the son of director David Dhawan). The movie revolves around the lives of three students at an affluent school in Dehradun who wind up competing against each other to win a school-title.

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Karan Johar's upcoming movie, Student of the Year, stars newcomers Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. The trio plays the roles of students facing the highs and lows of teenage life and campus-relationships.

The Success Behind Speech Level Singing Philosophy

By Brett Manners

Speech level singing technique is nothing new but is receiving a lot of attention as of late. Many successful recording artists credit this method for their success. Also called SLS it is used to help one sing in a natural and relaxed manner. Here is how it basically works.

When you sing, nothing is more important than projecting your voice, and you can do this in more than one way. Yet, a lot of voice teaching methods can be very hard on the vocal chords and larynx over a period of time. When you understand the reasoning behind SLS, your voice box will be relaxed as you sing, and this makes the notes flow in a more natural manner.

SLS is much more than relaxing as you sing, as it simplifies the process. You will sing with more relaxation but you first need to understand certain exercises and what they do for you. You also must practice them on a regular basis. When you perform the right exercises it teaches you to isolate you inner larynx muscles away from your outer larynx muscles.

Your voice is a musical instrument just like a piano or guitar, for example. When you play a guitar, you change the length of the strings to make music. The shorter the strings become, the higher pitch they produce. The same can be said for your vocal cords.

When your lungs produce air they vibrate the vocal cords as this air passes over them. Your larynx works to tighten or relax the vocal cords and this affects their length. However, they way that your voice box affects the vocal cords can be forced or natural. Speech level singing teaches the larynx to stay in its natural position, as when you are normally speaking.

Understanding voice bridges is an important part of SLS training. You will learn to keep your voice box from moving to adjust the pitch of your voice. Instead you will allow the inner larynx muscles to change the pitch. However, there are points in pitch where you need to make adjustments when you need high or low notes, and these adjustments are known as bridges.

Voice bridges are the places where your pitch can change dramatically. Your first bridge is perhaps the most important, as this is where many singers use their outer larynx muscles. When you understand that the inner ones can be used for bridges, you will reach high notes without any extra effort. In fact, it can eliminate all of the problems that many singers face with reaching very high notes and having their voices crack or wander off key.

SLS can help you improve the way that you sing by removing a lot of the effort. When you quit struggling you are free to develop a style of singing that is unique to you. There are a lot of excellent online courses on speech level singing, and they are not difficult to find.

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Choosing The Right Charleston DJ For Your Party

By Lenore Nealey

A Charleston DJ can turn any event to a livelier occasion with carefully prepared song selections and music mixes. Since music is the life of the party, you have to choose the best and most appropriate person to command your event entertainment. He should be capable to make all guests enjoy the gathering from start to finish.

To choose the best Charleston DJ for your gathering, keep in mind the background and tastes of the guests. If you are planning a black tie affair, it is best to pick out a disc jock that has ample experience in playing oldies. Classical, jazzy, or ballroom entertainment is also preferable as most of the attendees would be dignitaries.

Weddings, birthdays, and other family celebrations usually have a good mix of attendees, the older generation who wish for a peaceful evening and younger generations who have loud party ideas. To compensate for the differences in taste, you can arrange for two sets of amusement. You can also set up for a continuous set, first intended for the older generation and next for the youngsters. A mixed set is also ideal.

For beach parties held in spots like Myrtle Beach, you can go all out for a disco disc jockey that has all the song selections and mixes for younger generation. These parties could go wild with just one song mix from their favorite mixer so be prepared. Keep in mind too that unlike events like weddings and charity functions, beach parties tend to go on forever.

There are events companies that are offering the services of disc jock aside along with the photo and video coverage. By contacting one of these companies, you will already have the photography, photo booth, videography, and disc jockey service in one. You can take advantage of this offer if you are in a budget or just does not want to hassle yourself.

It is also ideal to listen to the requests of your attendees regarding the choice of entertainment they would like to have in the gathering. If you do this, you will not go wrong in your choice. This is also to make sure that your guests will truly enjoy your party.

To further make certain the entertainment and enjoyment of the event goers, have a meeting with the person in charge of the musical planning or talk with the DJ. Make clear to them the preferred types of sound to be played during the gathering. It is also important to hire someone with a good professional reputation to avoid the ruin of your event.

Most entertainers impose a duration for their performances. If your are planning long events, hire more than two groups. It is also advantageous if your Charleston DJ has all the essential instrumentation for their act.

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Karan Johar's love affair - The United Kingdom

By Rohini Nadia

Seasoned film director Karan Johar, also the ring-master at Dharma Productions has expressed his love for the United Kingdom before. Known for his high-budget directorial ventures, the producer-director has shot extensively in Britain and the United States too. The first film directed by Karan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, was penned down by him while sitting on a bench outside John Lewis located at Oxford Street. The 40-year-old director has also been known to visit the United Kingdom regularly to shop. And that's not where his craze for the country stops. According to Karan Johar, "I believe that the country, Britain, has a certain soul celluloid cannot capture. You have to be there to experience it."

Karan was born in Mumbai on the 25th of May, 1972. After completing his education at the Green Lawns High School, he then enrolled at the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics where he earned his master's degree in French. The filmmaker took his first steps in the industry with his appearance in the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in 1995, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Karan Johar also helped director Aditya Chopra with the screen play of the film, which proved to be a smashing hit.

This is the first time Karan Johar has worked with an all-new cast with debutants like Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in the lead who will be making their first appearances on the silver screen. Siddharth Malhotra is a model-turned-actor who has walked the runway for several designers in India and abroad. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan come from a Bollywood backgrounds.

Produced under the Dharma Productions banner owned by Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, the film features Siddharth Malhotra as Abhimanyu Singh, an independent student from a middle-class family seeking to fund his own education. Varun Dhawan plays Rohan Nanda, the boastful son of a business tycoon. To add to the blend, Alia Bhatt plays Shanaya Singhania, the center of attraction who prefers competing against the boys, instead of cheering for them.

The director has announced his next directorial venture, Student of the Year, also his first film without a star-packed cast. With fresh faces Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan playing the lead, the film is a step away from Karan Johar's usual movie-making trend. It is a story about three students competing against each other to win a school trophy. Releasing on 19th of October, it has been considered to be the most anticipated movie of the year.

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Karan Johar's upcoming movie, Student of the Year, stars newcomers Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. The trio plays the roles of students facing the highs and lows of teenage life and campus-relationships.

The Tradition And Culture Of Mariachis Miami

By Lakisha Barton

A ubiquitous representation of old culture and the heritage of Mexico, Mariachi bands are unmistakable. They are famous for wearing decorated sombreros with complicated charro dress, adopted from Mexico's charro horsemen. Mariachis Miami are hugely present because the city has a strong connection to Latin America, there is never a shortage of bands you can choose from.

Before the arrival of Spanish settlers in Latin America, local music was played with rattles, flutes, drums and conch-shell horns. When the Spanish came they brought violins, guitars, harps and all types of brass and woodwind instruments. They also brought the idea of the musical band, which had a harp, two violins and guitars. This style was appropriated and adapted by the locals, giving them an indigenous feel.

One style of music that emerged from this local interpretation of the Spanish music was that of the son. This was folk music that changed into many different forms in various parts of Mexico. This style would soon produce what is known now as mariachi music.

There are different sizes of mariachi band but it usually only depends on the availability of the musicians, there are a lot of musicians. There are as many as 8 violins, the guitars are traditional style. The vihuela is similar to the ukelele, the guitarron gives the bass tones.

These bands play requests for any type of party or event and are usually able to play hundreds of different songs on demand. The subjects of love, loss, betrayors, death, revolutionary men and politics are all sung about with heart and soul. One of the more famous compositions is 'La Cucaracha' (The Cockroach), an unmistakable mariachi sound.

Mariachis are required for any number of social occasion such as saints days, anniversaries, marriages, christenings, public holidays and even funerals. In fact, the deceased usually has a list of songs compiled in anticipation of their own funeral. One of the more pertinent celebrations is Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Nowadays you can find a mariachi band that will do any imaginable event or function. Office parties, graduation, anniversaries, you name it. They add a dash of Latin spirit and culture to an event. They are synonymous with the culture of Mexico, and tequila. There is no doubt as to why they have such success in the States.

If you are looking for a mariachi you will find that they usually charge by the set or the hour. You can use them as a warm-up for a party, acting as a welcome group for the first half hour. If the timing for you is important then you will want a band with good timekeeping. Have a look at online mariachi reviews before you decide. You can find feedback on quality, timekeeping and other information.

The best of these bands add the sense of atmosphere, congeniality and warmth to whatever party you decide to throw. Representing Mexico's history and pride, they celebrate the best of the traditions of the country. They are popular with all people and ages, mariachis Miami will add to the experience of your party.

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How To Easily Transfer Information From An SD Card To DVD

By Doris Rivas

If you have a camera, video camera or a cell phone, they all have Secure Digital cards that hold a variety of things such as videos, music, photos and other files that are of importance to you. These cards come in sizes 1 gigabyte up to 2 terabytes. These files more than likely will need to be transferred from your SD card to DVD because even though the cards are convenient often you want them on something more permanent.

You can transfer this information from your SD to DVD quite easily, even if this is your very first time doing this. It really is not all that difficult of a task to do. Just follow the easy instructions provided.

If this is something that is new to you and you are afraid you might do something wrong in the transfer process, do not worry, there really is no reason to be afraid of doing something wrong. It really is a very simple procedure and you will be able to transfer your files quickly and easily.

The first thing you are going to want to do is to take a DVD and put it in your computer in the slot that it needs to go in. Then next is to take the SD card and put it in the SD slot that you will find on your computer as well. If you don't have this kind of a slot in your computer you can use an external reader and attach that to your computer. However, most newer computers will have their own built in readers for you to use.

Go to the start up menu and click on Computer. You will find this at the bottom left hand corner of your monitor. Once you have done this click on the word Computer. This is found in your start up menu.

Once you have done this you will now need to make sure that you double click on the icon for SD cards. This will be found in the Devices With Removable Storage in order to see the files that are stored on your portable device.

After you have found the different files, you will want to pick the files you want to transfer. You do this by holding down on the control button as you click on the files you want to transfer over. This will highlight all the files on your list. Put your mouse on any one of the highlighted files and then right click on a file and a menu will pop up. From that menu, pick the word Copy and click on it.

Once you are done here, click on the Back button so you can get back to your Computer menu. Once back there just right click on the DVD icon for the DVD drive and then simply click on Paste from the pop up menu. Your computer then will do all the work by transferring all the files that you highlighted earlier. Burn the information from the SD card to DVD and you are done.

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