Ray Kurzweil In 1965 With His Music-Composing Computer
Inventor, author and futurist Ray Kurzweil appeared on I’ve Got a Secret in 1965, when he was 17 years old, demonstrating his music-composing computer.
Category: Music News
Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra
INTRODUCTION ‘Grime Eye’ – 140bpm by Nonclassical Records Is the Turntable a musical instrument? Can it work as a ‘classical’ instrument? These were the first questions posed by idea of a Concerto for Turntables. Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra (Heritage Orchestra Feat. DJ Yoda) attempts to answer those questions. Should the turntable join… Read More Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra
The Graph The Record Industry Doesn’t Want You To See
via the Times UK: This is the graph the record industry doesn’t want you to see. It shows the fate of the three main pillars of music industry revenue – recorded music, live music, and PRS revenues (royalties collected on behalf of artists when their music is played in public) over the last 5 years.… Read More The Graph The Record Industry Doesn’t Want You To See
10 Things That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals As A Musician
Indie music blogger Bob Baker asked his readers for their feedback on things that keep them from reaching their musical goals. They’re all things that I could relate to, and they’re probably things that most musicians can relate to. Here are the ten that jumped out at me: 10 Things That Keep You From Reaching… Read More 10 Things That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals As A Musician
New Blue Yeti Mic The “Ultimate USB Microphone”
Blue Microphones has introduced Yeti, the first THX Certified microphone and, according to the company, the “ultimate USB microphone for professional recording.” Yeti Features: The first USB mic to offer Blue’s condenser capsules in a triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for versatility… Read More New Blue Yeti Mic The “Ultimate USB Microphone”
Hot Babes + Monster Synths = APC’s 2010 Calendar
If you’ve really been aching to see Ms March with a monster synth, the APC crew has got you covered. While the site of a large modular synth, a Roland TB 303 or a Fairlight CMI III is titillation enough for most synth freaks, the 2010 APC calendar goes a step further. Here’s what APC’s… Read More Hot Babes + Monster Synths = APC’s 2010 Calendar
MOTU Intros Ultralite-mk3 Firewire + USB 2 Audio Interface
Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) has announced the 10 input/14 output Ultralite-mk3, an audio interface that they say is the first ever “hybrid” audio interface, offering FireWire and USB 2 connectivity to Mac and PC computers. They haven’t put up official availability or pricing info yet. If you know anything on this, leave a comment.… Read More MOTU Intros Ultralite-mk3 Firewire + USB 2 Audio Interface
Vinyl Record Sales Soar To New Peak
Vinyl record sales are soaring. According to Nielsen Soundscan, sales of vinyl albums in 2009 have already topped the 2-million mark. This beats 2008’s, 1.9 million, which means that 2009 sales of vinyl LPs are on target to be the highest since at least 1991, when Soundscan began tracking music sales. Digital music sales aren’t… Read More Vinyl Record Sales Soar To New Peak
If You’re Doing A Live Show, Make Sure You Invite This Guy
OT: This video’s been around for a while – but it’s still as awesome as ever. Ever think what you’re doing doesn’t make a difference – or that one person can’t do much to change things? Check out how one guy, dancing like an ecstatic madman, changes a ho-hum show into an unmissable dance party.… Read More If You’re Doing A Live Show, Make Sure You Invite This Guy
MoMA Offering $200 Rare Edition Of Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies Cards
The MoMA Store is carrying a droolworthy deluxe edition of British musician, producer and visual artist Brian Eno‘s Oblique Strategies cards. This is extra-rare fourth edition of Oblique Strategies. Thr fourth edition of the Oblique Strategies was produced in 1996. Unlike the 1975, 1978, and 1979 editions of the decks, this version was not commercially… Read More MoMA Offering $200 Rare Edition Of Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies Cards
