Nas & Damien Marley - Strong Will Continue - posted by Meosha

This is my MOTIVATION MUSIC!!!! LOOOOOVE IT!!! MAKES YOU WANNA DO YOUR PART AND REMAIN STRONG!

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on SNL.... - posted by Meo

Pretty cool!

20 Best Music Festivals of 2013 Coachella or Bonnaroo? Ultra or EDC? Flip through our must-see list for all the details you need to take the festival adventure that's right for you - posted by Meosha

Hey Everybody!  ...this may be a little late, but if nothing else a heads up on what to be on the look out for next year..... Meosha

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The Digital Age. Surely, more than a few record execs have wept mulling over that phrase. Streaming services and YouTube are taking over. One-hit wonders of past generations have sold more albums than some of today's biggest artists. Yup, the times are a-changing. But you know what's standing firm in the midst of all this piracy bullsh-t? Live music.  It's irreplaceable in our opinion. Even with your fancy 3D, HD TVs and your thundering surround sound, it doesn't matter. Seeing music live is THE epitome of the music experience.  And thanks to our culture's evolving tastes, you can go to a festival and experience your favorite playlist in person over the course of a couple days. It's pretty incredible. But there are hundreds of festivals in the U.S. every year -- how does one possibly choose?! Guys, calm down. We go to festivals all the time, so we've learned a thing or two about their pros and cons and assembled this must-see list (laid out in chronological order).  They're all known for booking stellar lineups, so we've pulled out some telling details about each festival's atmosphere and vibe. Whether you wanna shake your ass in furry boots, mosh away your high school drams or just chill out with 80,000 new friends on a beautiful summer night, your dream festival awaits you. For complete list, go here: http://www.fuse.tv/2012/12/must-see-festivals-2013#1 

Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart....has anyone ever wondered why Aleister Crowley's picture is on the album cover....? - posted by Meosha

I wondered what inspired the album cover choice for this album....which happens to be one

I like very much....

 

 So in my digging....and curiosity....this is what Wikepedia has indicated:


 Cover artwork Further information: List of images on the cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandThe gatefoldThe Grammy Award-winning album packaging was art-directed by Robert Fraser, designed by Peter Blake and Jann Haworth, his wife and artistic partner, and photographed by Michael Cooper. It featured a colourful collage of life-sized cardboard models of famous people on the front of the album cover and the lyrics printed in full on the back cover, the first time this had been done on a rock LP.[30] In the guise of the Sgt. Pepper band, the Beatles were dressed in custom-made military-style outfits made of satin dyed inday-glo colours. The suits were designed by Manuel Cuevas.[31] Among the insignia on their uniforms are: MBE medals on McCartney's and Harrison's jackets, the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom on Lennon's right sleeve and an Ontario Provincial Police flash on McCartney's sleeve.

The inner sleeveIn the centre of the cover, the Beatles stand behind a drum on which are painted the words of the album's title; the drum was painted by fairground artist Joe Ephgrave.[32] The collage depicted around 60 famous people, including writers, musicians, film stars, and (at Harrison's request) a number of Indian gurus. The final grouping included Marlene Dietrich, Carl Gustav Jung, W.C. Fields, Diana Dors, Bob Dylan, Issy Bonn, Marilyn Monroe, Aldous Huxley, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Sigmund Freud, Aleister Crowley, T. E. Lawrence, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe, Karl Marx, Sir Robert Peel, Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, Marlon Brando, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, and Lenny Bruce.[33] Also included was the image of the original Beatles' bassist, the late Stuart Sutcliffe.

Pete Best said in a later NPR interview that Lennon borrowed family medals from his (Best's) mother Mona for the shoot, on condition that he did not lose them. Adolf Hitler and Jesus Christ were requested by Lennon, but ultimately they were left out.[34] A photo also exists of a rejected cardboard printout with a cloth draped over its head; its identity is unknown. The final cost for the cover art was nearly £3,000 (equivalent to £40,606 today) an extravagant sum for a time when album covers would typically cost around £50.[35]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper's_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band

I still don't feel satisfied with how and why they chose the individuals they did.....did they perhaps want to stir controversy...? Eventually I will have a chance to ask Paul myself at some point. If you guys have any ideas or perhaps know a little bit more about one of the world's greatest bands, i'd surely appreciate it if you share your knowledge or "as the story goes..." version.

Bob Marley - New Zealand Interview, 1979 - posted by Meosha

Breaking down the basics...

Tina the Living Legend...., posted by Meosha

I'm trying to roll like Tina....an unbelievable entertainer and will forever remain in my top 3 favorites as an artist and woman. Her triumphs and struggles are a reminder that anyone can change their situation once they allow the bravery in their hearts to take over. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

“Proceed” by the Roots, posted by Ben

Hi all, Ben the bass player here. I’ve been listening to a lot of The Roots lately. Watching them on their plush day job on the Jimmy Fallon show and seeing Questlove’s name appear everywhere in the world of music, it’s easy to forget that the The Roots were once a young hungry band. That they’ve been together a good 25 years (formed in 1987!), and have stayed on top of their game for all this time, is huge testament to their musicianship and originality.

So here’s a live version of “Proceed” from their second studio album and major label debut, 1995’s “Do You Want More?!!!??!” with Leonard Nelson Hubbard rocking the catchy-as-hell bass line, and beatboxer Rahzel on the intro.

"Do You Want More?!!!??!” That’s a rhetorical question right? Well, the answer is "Yes!" (and thank you Roots for providing more and more and more . . .)

Top 10 Exercises for Your Vocal Health, posted by Meosha

Here are some great tips for my vocalist out there as we continue to hone our craft and strive to maintain excellent vocal chord health.  Sometimes we forget how important it is to make time for such exercises on a daily basis.  It's no different than any other skill or ability that takes maintenance and practice, especially for those of us that are singing and performing for a potential living.  I am not a lead singer, but as a rap vocalist and back up singer, I too must incorporate such practices as habit to protect, maintain and grow my vocal abilities. As a student of vocal training I can tell you it's definitely work!!!  But even the BEST makes time for practice.... which ultimately makes perfect!!  Here are some helpful tips from John Henny's article on top exercises for vocal health posted on www.backstage.com .

1. Glides Through a Straw Blow air through a small stirring straw while phonating glides up and down through your range. The backpressure created by the resistance of the straw presses down on the vocal cords and helps decrease puffiness, a major source of vocal trouble.

2. Lip Trills This is a variation of the straw exercise. Gently blow air through closed lips, keeping them relaxed, and sing an uh vowel underneath. Your lips should start to trill. The resistance of the bubbling

Syndicate51: Syndicate 51 to play Club XII

Top 10 Tips for Playing in a Band

The Following is from GM Arts

photo by Lisa Missenda

 One of the best things about playing in a band is that there are no rules. In hindsight there are mistakes, and I've made plenty. I've also learned from them an

Jaz Z - The New Executive Producer of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio

This should make for a great remake and pretty entertaining soundtrack! Check out the details from the link below!
Jay Z - The New Executive Producer of the highly anticipated remake of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio

Syndicate 51 to play Club XII

Holes in the Sun (demo), Syndicate 51

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....concocting extremely flammable material....our motivation....to contribute quality, timeless and classic music...stay tuned for the official releases.

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