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Until November 1969, Carole King was known only as a songwriter. She wrote 22 Top 40 hits for artists such as Aretha Franklin and The Monkees. She penned music to classics such as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” a #1 hit sung by the Shirelles, and The Drifters’ “Up on the Roof.” Since that time, King has gone on to achieve huge success as a solo recording artist. She has sold multi-platinum albums, won several Grammy® Awards, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Over 1,000 artists have recorded her 400 compositions, resulting in 100 hit singles, many of which have reached the #1 spot on the charts. King is still regarded as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.

King became interested in music at the age of four, when she started playing the piano. She started her first band the Co-sines while in high school. She was known well enough at the time that Neil Sedaka had a hit song dedicated to her entitled “Oh! Carol.” King went on to co-write songs with her first husband Gerry Goffin. Their collaboration yielded hits like “Don’t Bring Me Down” sung by The Animals and “I’m Into Something Good” sung by Herman’s Hermits. In 1962, their song “Loco-Motion” went to #1.

Tomorrow Records was the name of King and Goffin’s first label. King went on to form a band called the City in 1968. The band included Danny Kortchmer who was formerly of Flying Machine, a group that featured James Taylor as its vocalist. The City recorded one album entitled Now That Everything’s Been Said. Some of the songs on this album were successfully re-recorded by other artists, including “You’ve Got a Friend” which was covered by Taylor. Read the rest of this entry »

It is always interesting and advantageous to learn at least one musical instrument. It is a good way to express yourself through music, develop your skills and boost your confidence.

Playing a musical instrument is more than just a pastime. Not all people appreciate music. It helps in personality development but once they do, the way they perceive life will surely be more positive. The profuse benefits one could reap in learning to play a musical instrument are astounding.

Life is too short, as much as possible you would want to try out everything and never miss out a chance to play an instrument. So now embark in a journey and see how you can take advantage of playing an instrument.

You open up your world to meeting lots of different people. It gives you access to a lot of avenues. You get the liberty of interacting with a diverse crowd. Music serves as a bridge connecting not only musically inclined people but all those who appreciate it. It is a perfect channel for you to get along with very talented musicians, ask advice, exchange opinions and most of all gain new friends. Read the rest of this entry »

Make no mistakes about it-Kid Rock is proud of his white trash background. Through his music and fashion sense, he’s celebrated the trailer park-pimp look, and is probably the first (and possibly the only) artist to ever pull it off.

And pull it off he has. Kid Rock has been a major chart success over the past decade. It actually took him a decade to jumpstart his career, beginning in 1990 with Grit Sandwiches For Breakfast, a rap album. White rappers have always been a novelty, from Vanilla Ice to Snow, and sadly, this probably only worked against Kid Rock-whose real name is Robert Ritchie-despite his talent. His first three records all received lukewarm reviews (at best), but that didn’t deter the Kid from trying to run with the big guys in the rap scene. Kid’s records reveled in the 2 Live Crew-style party raps of the early ’90s. He was bad, bawdy and he didn’t mince words.

He also didn’t score any major hits. But that all changed in 1998 with the release of the record that made Kid Rock a star. Devil without a Cause revamped his image. He took on the persona of the high-rollin’, hard-rockin’ character that his fans grew to know through videos for songs like “Bawitdaba.” The creation was a perfect marriage of Kid’s white trash upbringing and the hip-hop loving, tough talking MC he had been tried to turn himself into in the early ’90s. Perhaps it was this mix of both “white” and “black” cultures that made him more acceptable to audiences than one hit wonders like Vanilla Ice and Snow. Regardless of the reason why, “Bawitdaba” and “Cowboy” helped Rock establish himself, and turned his nationwide smash, Devil Without a Cause, into top selling record that turned platinum almost a dozen times.
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What could be a better birthday present to a 16-year-old than a brand new Porsche? Not many things could top that list for a teenager, but Miley Cyrus has done a fabulous job following up the gifts of her sweet sixteenth by gaining a nomination for a Golden Globe Award, announced in last week’s awards show fervor. Cyrus’ new Porsche Cayenne took the backseat to the artist’s newest gift of a possible Golden Globe, as the Hannah Montana star recently secured her spot to the second awards show since November, when she performed at the American Music Awards.

Cyrus and singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele picked up the Golden Globe nod for “I Thought I Lost You,” a song the two co-wrote for the Disney film Bolt. The single is up for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, and it will compete against Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman with “Down to Earth” from Wall-E; Jamie Cullum, Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens for “Gran Torino” from Gran Torino; Beyonce Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarmon, Ian Dench, James Dring and Jody Street for “Once in a Lifetime” from Cadillac Records and Bruce Springsteen for “The Wrestler” in The Wrestler. This year’s Golden Globe Awards, the 66th annual presentation, will commence on January 11.

While 2008 has been one monumental year in the spotlight for Miley Cyrus, the teen pop sensation has been at the forefront of media attention ever since she was born, being the first daughter of country music legend and “Achy, Breaky Heart” vocalist Billy Ray Cyrus. Miley’s entertainer gene was evident from childhood, and she got the nickname Miley (her real name is Destiny Hope) as a shortened version of “Smiley,” a name she gained due to her cheerful disposition as a baby. Miley Cyrus made her debut into the entertainment world in 2003 when she made a cameo in the television series Doc, soon thereafter landing a small role in the Tim Burton film Big Fish. The child prodigy made her big break in 2005, however, when she gained the title role in the Disney series Hannah Montana. The TV show let Cyrus demonstrate both her acting and singing skills, as she played a character leading a double life as normal teenager Miley Stewart by day and superstar Hannah Montana by night. The first Hannah Montana soundtrack came out in 2006 following the release of the Hannah Montana film, and Cyrus absolutely exploded as a teen icon thereafter.

Since 2006, Cyrus has gone on to conquer all means of the entertainment industry, embarking upon several national tours and releasing many smash singles and albums both as Hannah Montana and as Miley Cyrus. Cyrus’ debut solo release as herself dropped in the summer of 2008 under the title Breakout, and that’s just what this sugar-coated pop tart has done ever since. Cyrus’ live performances are appropriate for all ages, so if you haven’t seen the Hannah Montana star rock the stage live, get Miley Cyrus tickets from http://www.stubhub.com/miley-cyrus-tickets and get the party started!

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What is Classical Music?

The classical music period was 1750 to 1820. The term ‘classical music’ originated from the Latin term ‘classicus’, meaning taxpayer of the highest class. After the term made its way through the French, German and English languages, one of the earliest definitions of the word meant ‘classical, formal’. The term ‘classical music’ did not appear until the early 19th century, its earliest reference recorded by the Oxford English Dictionary is from about 1836.

There are many styles of music that exist within the classical music; these are symphony, opera, choral works and chamber music.

Among its musical characteristics are the use of dynamics and orchestral colour in a thematic way; the use of rhythm, including periodic structure and harmonic rhythm, to give definition to large-scale forms, along with the use of modulation to build longer spans of tension and release.

Classical music is often distinguished by its wide use of instruments of varying tones and pitches used to create a deep, rich sound. Classical music was hugely affected by the invention and modification of instruments throughout time. There are no set instruments that had to be used for classical music, composers wrote for orchestras, wind ensembles or various combinations of instruments for chamber music. Instruments like the piano, violins, flutes and trumpets were used. The human voice was also used, which invented its own series of classical music, the Opera. Composers also wrote solo pieces for a specific instrument, accompanied by piano. Read the rest of this entry »

The greatest compliment a band could be paid is knowing that fans are willing to go to great lengths to hear your work. In the past, that’s included hitchhiking or traveling across county-or even state-borders in order to hear their favorite performers live. But in the age of the Internet, there’s a darker side to this, and yes, it does involve illegal downloading.

While the ethical issues surrounding illegal downloading still offer a lot of territory for debate, two things are doubtless: Firstly, that it’s here to stay. Fans will get free copies of new albums one way or another. Secondly, that it does have an impact on an artist’s bottom line-and this is especially harsh on indie artists, who have smaller audiences and tend to work with independent labels (meaning they have smaller budgets for promotion). Read the rest of this entry »

Nashville’s biggest heartthrob Tim McGraw has surprised fans in the past with atypical collaborations (think Nelly and “Over and Over,”) and this Southern-fried country musician is at it again, this time with “I’m N Luv (Wit a Stripper)” rapper T-Pain. McGraw and T-Pain both met recently when making appearances on an episode of Saturday Night Live, and talk over going into the studio together emerged then and there.

While nothing has officially been nailed down yet, both McGraw and T-Pain have been talking up a storm, T-Pain even letting E! Online in on the nature of the collaboration, saying, “The hip-hop has been done with Tim and Nelly, so we gotta be more country than hip-hop.” With a partnership in the wings, T-Pain continues onward with tour dates alongside Lil Wayne, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson, while McGraw delves further into an innovative style, even reportedly contributing to an upcoming single “Human,” set to appear on hip-hop prince Chris Brown’s upcoming album. Read the rest of this entry »

After years of making music, it should come as no surprise that the kings of alt-rock have finally made it big in their home country. The southern rockers have long achieved massive stardom in the UK and Europe, selling out arenas, headlining tours and attending music festivals, but with their most recent album, and subsequent tour, they have finally made some headlines in their home, the good ol’ U.S. of A. Have you been a long time fan of the kings and want to prove to other reluctant fans that they haven’t “sold out?”

Talking to Tennessean, drummer Nathan Followill said “It’s our fourth record, and with every record you put out, the label and management say, ‘This is the one. This is the one that’s going to crack America,’ so each time we had one that didn’t, it wasn’t a letdown, you get used to it. But it was a little tough playing huge arena shows in the U.K. and Europe, and coming home and having to play smaller places. But man, this record [2008's Only the Night] kinda snuck up on us. You always hope for the best and expect the worst, so we’re pretty stoked. But now we’re realizing how much work you have to do if your record is actually popular.” Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most enjoyable things you can do with a PSP is to hear your favorite songs play right from the device. What if you do not have music files in your PSP and are new to the download process? Do not panic as here are easy tips for you.

First, have your PSP device ready for all your download activities. To do this, format your PSP memory stick in the PSP itself, if this is the first time that you are using it. Not sure how to do it? Simply turn your PSP on, scroll to “Home”, then “Settings”, down to “System Settings”, then choose “Format Memory Stick”. To choose the options, use the X-button of your PSP. Note that without a formatted memory stick, your PSP will not be able to handle and keep any files.

Now that your PSP is ready, you can get music files from your mobile phones, computers, another PSP, or from music download sites.

The music download sites can be accessed for free or for a certain charge. When you opt for this particular source, you just need to browse music download sites right on your PSP. There are lots of them on the internet. Just a word on internet safety though- choose credible and reliable sites. To know which ones, you can ask your friends which sites they use.

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If you go to sites that offer free downloads, your choices may be very limited. Sometimes, the files are not a complete copy of the originals so when you download it, you only get a part of the song. If you want full downloads and great wide choices just opt for the sites that offer fee-based services.

The services offered by fee-based sites differ in terms of costs and the “bundles” or packages that they offer. Some offer a week worth of downloads after you pay a certain fee. Others offer free trials while others offer free “bundles” after you have signed up for a particular subscription option. Some sites also have more songs than another.

If you are accessing the sites from a computer and want to transfer files from a computer, simply connect your PSP to the pc and proceed with the download. To connect your PSP device, follow these steps:

1. Connect your PSP device via USB. Your computer will install the drivers needed for the software to work, if this is the first time that you are connecting the device to your pc. If drivers are indeed installed, your system will prompt for a restart. Just click hit on yes if you see the prompt.

2. Once the system comes up again and detects the PSP device, you will see the drive name assigned to it (i.e. G:, H:, F:, etc.). This is the PSP drive that you will access to show the folders where your transferred or downloaded files will be. You have four folder options in a PSP namely, Games, Music, Videos and SaveData.

3. Drag and drop the files from the pc to the PSP drive. If you are downloading from the net, right click on download, choose save as, then save it to the PSP drive.

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Many A say that the 1980s is the Strongest decennary- especially when it comes to music. This lay claim, of course, is contentious, but there is no traversing that a count of music that we still know today came from the 80s. The 80s is a period of melodious conceptions, with the deepens done at this time serving as the accelerator for a amount of charms in the been years. Here’s a look at some of the most potent artists during the 80s, including the Vocals and the Lyric Poems that they made fashionable. These Songs are self-confessed by singable authorities as among the Top-quality Vocals during that decennary.

“Like A Virgin,” by Madonna

No list about the music from the 80s is practiced without Madonna, the unchallengeable queen of reinvention. Her song “Like A Virgin” is mayhap her most contentious during the 80s (with Lyric Poems like “Like a virgin / Touched for the very first time / Like a virgin / When your heart beats / Next to mine”). Yet, while the Lyrics are polemic, its achievement as one of the decennary’s most achieved Vocals is not overshadowed. Its Lyric Poems, after all, only serve as the catalyst for other Vocals with standardized themes.

“Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” by Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was called the “King of Pop”-and for good concludes. If you look at the 80s, two of his Vocals can prove that he certainly deserve this title. “Billie Jean” is mayhap the most acclaimed song of Jackson, proving that the Lyrics and music he creates can both be critically and commercially made. The song bears on to the representative when a woman acclaimed is the father of her child, hence the Words “Billie Jean is not my lover / She\’s just a girl who claims that I am the one / But the kid is not my son.” Needless to say, the Lyric Poems of this song carry on to be iconic until today. “Beat it,” on the other hand, has the same feel of the Lyric Poems of “Billie Jean.” Here, the Lyric Poems accommodate warnings to avoid vehemence at any costs. Both Vocals continue to be continued today, most notably by band Fall Out Boy (for “Beat It”) and American Idol winner David Cook (for “Billie Jean”)

“Livin’ on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi

Interpreted by Some as the Warmest vocal of the 80s, this Bon Jovi piece was first taken for by Jon Bon Jovi as dark to be released. Its reworked edition was taken in their Slippery When Wet record album; it has accomplished massive success ever since. The Lyric Poems tell the story of a working class pair off who fight in order to go and preserve their relationship. The Lyric Poems have various reading -some say the Lyric Poems is anti-labor brotherhood, others say it has no policy-making propensities. But the careless of the Words, the song remains to be relevant-and lovely, just like a prayer.

“Just Like Heaven,” by The Cure

One of the British bands that reached success during the 80s is The Remedy. In an consultation, The Cure’s Robert Smith said he wrote the Lyric Poems for “Just Like Heaven” with the British interview in mind; he said he loved to write Lyric Poems that the British can relate to. And its success can also prove that its attract outstrips its thought commercialize.

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