After over 20 years of waiting, the [remastered CD|remastered CD] versions of The Beatles studio albums are finally going to be available on CD on 9/9/9. The 1980s CD versions are thought by most to be a very poor example of mastering for CD which is a big reason why people have been wanting new better versions for so long.
Archive for October, 2009
Christmas Comes Early In 2009 For Beatles Fans: September 9th Is The Day
Thursday, October 22nd, 20093 Must Buy Gifts For Any Beatles Fan
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
9/9/9 is a worldwide Holiday for Beatles fans. On that day three amazing "goodies" will be available for the very first time. Beatles fans like me have already ordered all this awesome "Beatles gear" online and are simply waiting for 9/9/9 to come around so it can be shipped to our homes!
Guitars of the Gods
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Mark Knopfler talks about a Fender Stratocaster
There can't be many people who've not fantasised about becoming a guitar hero. Standing proudly onstage, thrashing out blistering power chords loud enough to make the paint peel from the walls. And there are a number of truly great electric guitars that have stood the test of time.
What To Expect In Taking Flute Lessons
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Playing the flute is not only easy, but can also be fun and enjoyable. It should be easy to follow the lessons about learning how to play the flute with a step by step guide. I have summarized a program that includes everything you should know in starting to know how to play flute.
Encouraging Natural Music Learning
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009It's only recently that I have really appreciated the inspiration I received through growing up in a musical household. Both my mother and father were amateur musicians, my mum playing piano and dad playing jazz guitar.
Having children of my own I can see how they have benefited from having access to guitars and other musical instruments as they've grown up. We've never forced them to attend music lessons or learn the piano or violin against their will. Instead we've given them the space they need to develop their own individual interests, just as I was, and we think that this approach has been very good for them.
Please Please Me Through The White Album: The Beatles Mono CD Box Set
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Mono Mixes Were The Focus In The 1960s
It was not until the time of Let It Be & Abbey Road that the stereo mixes became The Beatles only. Up until that point, they were more focused on the mono mixes as they were the standard way people listened to music then.
The Beatles Albums In Their Original Form
Tips for Learning Songs Using Guitar Tabs
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Learning songs using guitar tabs can be tricky, the main idea for this article is to give you some tricks on how to make it easy. But first, a little background on what it is to be an emotional player....
Nina Sky Music – An Introduction
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Nicole and Natalie Albino are the voices that make up Nina Sky. Though they had a childhood marked by music experiences of a variety of kinds, Nina Sky girls only got known on the market in 2004. They both play drums and the guitar and they were educated in a very eclectic music background by their DJ step dad. They composed their first song at the age of seven and by the time they turned ten they were committed to becoming singers. It took some very good years afterwards for Nina Sky to finally get the chance to show artistic talent on stage.
US Air Guitar Champion Leads World Record
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009The world record for the biggest ever air guitar ensemble just one month after the record had been previously broken.
The event took place at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, in New York, after the Wednesday matinee performance of the hit broadway show, Rock of Ages, had finished. Overall 810 members of the cast, crew and audience took part in the record while rocking out to 'Don't Stop Believin' by Journey for 2 minutes and 34 seconds using their air guitars. A Guinness World Record Official watched over the event while counting the amount of people in the crowd and ensuring everyone was in tune. The crowd of 820 guitar players was lead by William Ocean, the 2007 US National Air Guitar champion, there really is one.
Protecting Hearing At Concerts With Acoustic Foam
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Reducing the amount of airborne noise is the purpose of sound absorbing acoustic foam. Acoustic foam works by absorbing noise in a room instead of allowing it to bounce of the walls, thus reducing the overall levels of noise. This type of insulation is essential if a venue is to comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.