Mastering is sometimes thought to be a purely technical art. But in truth, it has serious impact on the ‘feel’ of any song. Learn how to master your tracks with emotional depth and feel.
Slim Jxmmi literally had the world in suspension with the 2016 hit "Black Beatles" featuringGucci Mane. The "SremmLife 2" single sparked the viral mannequin challenge, which saw social media users stand frozen in time as a camera filmed their surroundings with their song playing in the back...
Joe's. WhenTiventold the sharp-dressed man he was making a record with Steve Cropper, "He just lit up like a firecracker and said he'd like to bring us a song. I said, 'Well, it's only going on the record unless you play on it.' And he said, 'Well, that could be arranged...
Capitol finally woke up to the possibilities of The Beatles and released “I Want To Hold Your Hand” the day after Christmas 1963. Three weeks later, the song entered theBillboardchart and on February 1, 1964, it made No. 1 where it stayed for seven weeks, only to be replaced by Swa...
The first hint of whatDisraeli Gearswas to sound like came in early June 1967 when the band rush-released their first single taken from the album. “Strange Brew” backed by “Tales of Brave Ulysses” entered the UK charts on June 10 and peaked at No. 17. The a-side was written byEr...
Tape loops were first used by composers of the earliest electronic music, but they began to be used more commonly in pop and rock in the 60s. The psychedelic background sounds of The BeatlesTomorrow Never Knowswere created using a tape loop. ...
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”– Warren Buffett “Lose money for the firm, and I will be understanding. Lose a shred of reputation for the firm, and I will be ruthless.”– Warren Buff...
When to double track vocals With the basics out of the way I’ll give a few examples of situations where double tracked vocals can help in your mix. 1. Quieter, thinner vocalists Sometimes the best vocal performance is a hushed, wispy delivery that’s perfect for an intimate moment in the...
Once you’re there they’ll forget and you can do an hour’s practice. This is a bit of a long shot, but it’s always worth a try. In Liverpool, England, there’s a hotel called “Hard Day’s Night”. Everything about the hotel is to do with the Beatles of course. You can...
The Beatles' Influence on Rock Music: A look at their lasting impact. How does the concept of "syncopation" contribute to the rhythmic complexity of jazz music? What makes a song a classic? Discuss the issues surrounding music copyright and the fair use of copyrighted material. How has music...