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History Of Electronic Music: – The Early Years

Jazz Time Machine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:31:34 +0000

One of the most recent innovations to musical genre occurred in the 60’s with the birth of the first electronic keyboard. Electric organs were the first to appear and become widely used (Voxes, Hammonds, Farsifas), electrically amplified pianos soon followed (Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet) and, of course, the Mellotron, which was a kind of a pioneer sampling device, most famously used by The Beatles (in the “Strawberry Fields Forever” intro), King Crimson, and The Moody Blues. Although the electronically produced sound was very distinct in some of the songs, it still wasn’t true Electronica – the inclusion of acoustic and/or electric guitars, bass guitar and live drumming, etc. were dominant in the song’s sound, thus classifying it as Electro-Acoustic music.
One pioneer of early Electronic (and Electro-Acoustic) music was Jean-Michel Jarre. In 1968, Jarre joined the GRM Music Research Group in Paris, and began experimenting with Electro-Classical music (also sometimes considered to be in the New Age category with similar artists like Enya). In 1971, he composed a ballet, which was played in Opera De Paris. This marked the first time that Electro-Acoustic music was played publicly. After releasing another successful album, and composing a film score, Jarre made a record-breaking performance in Paris. It was a spectacular show, attended by a crowd of 1,000,000 viewers, and he used this opportunity to show off with a brilliant combination of lasers, fireworks, projectors and huge sound systems — elements which later became infused into Raves, Synthpop concerts and the House music subculture.
In 1964, Robert Moog presented one of the first analogue synths on the market – the Moog Synth. This innovation made the technology more affordable and widely available to the masses, who, in the late 70’s and early 80’s, swept the analogue synthesizer into the birth of a new sound in music – Electronica.
Electronica is defined as music created using electronic instruments (synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, etc…) and remains dominated by that electronic sound. It can be further characterized by its emphasis on melodic and harmonic structure, and also on its catchy, danceable rhythms and bass lines. Some Electronica enthusiasts find it difficult to distinguish between what is considered Synthpop, Techno, House, Acid Jazz / Fusion, Trance, Drum and Bass, Jungle, Industrial, Dance, etc… Everyone makes their own distinctions, based on factors like: “seriousness” or “deepness” of lyrical content, presence (or lack) of lyrical content, lyrics vs. samples vs. purely instrumental, presence (or lack) of melodic content, types of sounds/timbres within the music, and with what sort of image the artists present themselves.
Artists representative of Synthpop (often also referred to as “New Wave” – indicative of the changing style of British music in the early 80’s) include: The Human League, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, Pet Shop Boys, Alphaville, Erasure, and Duran Duran, among many others. Synthpop’s style usually encompasses a strong lyrical and melodic / harmonic bent – the focus often falls on the singer and the image he/she presents for the band, as well as the mood / content of the lyrics, which is usually light in tone and not often very deep, although it can be highly emotional and serious, even dark and political at times.
Techno is typically founded in purely instrumental music, sometimes involving spoken word samples drawn from a variety of sources: film, television, radio, and even other artists’ works. Generally it is driven by its beat, although melodic and harmonic lines still figure heavily in its definition. Artists such as 808 State, Fluke, Orbital, Crystal Method, and Chemical Brothers, typically fall under the Techno category. Additionally, Synthpop and Techno are thought to be largely European innovations, blooming from their roots in one of the first all-electronic bands – Germany’s Kraftwerk – and developing simultaneously with the early vestiges of Hip-Hop and Rap in America under the guidance of artists such as Parliament Funkadelic, Inner City, and Grandmaster Flash.
From the fusion of Hip-Hop and Rap with European Techno comes American House music. House is based largely on the 70’s “spirit of community” and so, draws also from the influences of 70’s Rock and Disco, as well as a touch of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues which can be found in its heavy reliance on piano chords. For this reason, Fusion and Acid Jazz (with additional saxophone melodies) are often categorized as sub-genres of House. Some famous House artists include: Towa Tei, Dee-Lite, and The Chemical Brothers.
Again, there are often many groups which cross-over and fuse the boundaries of one or more genres of Electronica, such as The Chemical Brothers who, on their latest album, represent a mixture of House and Techno, and who previously represented a combination of Trance and Drum and Bass. The Prodigy are an example of a cross between Drum and Bass and Techno with a little bit of Jungle influence in their earlier works.

Michael Perlowin Presents Unique-sounding Classical Music Inspired by Spain

Jazz Time Machine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:12:37 +0000

Michael Perlowin breaks new ground with innovative and enjoyable music performed primarily and surprisingly on the pedal steel guitar.As with his forays into the world of Debussy, Stravinsky and Broadway with his Firebird Suite and West Side Story albums, Michael Perlowin is again shattering the stereotype of the pedal steel guitar as a country-and-western-only instrument. In his new album, Spanish Steel, he presents 20 tracks from or about Spain, featuring works by Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz, Joaquín Rodrigo, Julio Martinez Oyanguren, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.This new album sees Perlowin continuing to alternate between the use of the pedal steel as both a featured and ensemble instrument. However, this CD features Perlowin’s guitar work more than his previous outings, as the guitar is such an integral part of Spanish music. It is fair to say that this is not so much a “pedal steel guitar album” as it is an album of music in which the steel is predominantly featured for its unique expressive sound.Perlowin, a veteran guitarist of the folk and rock music scene around L.A., became enamored of the pedal steel guitar after unexpectedly finding himself working on a country and western band during the mid-70s. His infatuation blossomed into an all-consuming love affair, an intensely passionate obsession that continues to this day. Perlowin jokingly calls himself a “steel-aholic,” and adds that the intricacies and mysteries of the instrument cause most other players to feel the same way.As a working guitarist, Perlowin had played just about every type of popular music, from standards, to folk, rock, country, blues, reggae and even disco. Playing pedal steel guitar, however, Perlowin found he was unhappy when confined to country and western music. He began playing the steel with musicians from various genres, including an all instrumental experimental music band, and a blues rock band ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkSnoeTWR4I ).Eventually, it was the world of classical music that attracted Perlowin’s interest. A recording of Debussy’s “The Maid With the Flaxen Hair” by jazz guitarist Johnny Smith introduced him to the world of literate music. Perlowin explains, “As soon as I heard this piece, I realized that this was what I wanted to play.” Perlowin’s own recording of the piece, which clearly shows Smith’s influence, can be heard on his first classical pedal steel album Firebird Suite.”Everyone who plays classical music should be required to listen to this recording,” said Mark Laycock, Music Director, Orchestra London, The Princeton Chamber Symphony and Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphony. “Mike Perlowin is a musical genius who I am proud to know and learn from, and honored to have for a friend. I love this instrument, and this music and the beauty of these sounds delights my soul.”Perlowin had been marginally exposed to classical music when he was young, and has no formal musical or production training. Perlowin’s second album, West Side Story, shows his growth not as a player, since he had already mastered the instrument, but as a producer, arranger, and recording engineer.However, it is with this third album that his mastery of the recording studio blossomed to match his talents as a virtuoso musician. On Spanish Steel, Dave Beyer played drums and percussion, while Bill Watkins contributed timpani samples to complement Perlowin on pedal and lap steel guitars, electric and acoustic guitars, fretted and fretless basses, sitar, mandolin, mandocello, 5-string banjo, autoharp and additional percussion.Spanish Steel is a totally unique and original album fulfilling Perlowin’s goal of showing the beauty and expressiveness of the pedal steel guitar. Replete with fascinating liner notes, it is the best example to date of the depths of Perlowin’s enormous talent. Find it along with his other albums at CDBaby.com, SteelGuitarMusic.com, Amazon.com; for reviews and images visit his artist website at http://www.mikeperlowin.comTRACK LIST:Michael Perlowin, SPANISH STEEL: Music from Spain by Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, Isaac Albéniz and others.El Amour Brujo (Manuel de Falla)1. Introduccion Y Escena (0:30)2. En La Cueva (1:46)3. Cancion Del Amor Dolido (1:25)4. Danze Del Terror (2:03)5. El Circulo Magico (2:45)6. Danza Ritual Del Fuego (3:52)7. Escena (1:00)8. Cancion Del Fuego Fatuo (1:21)9. Pantmima (4:14)10. Danza Del Juego De Amor (2:23)11. Las Campanas Del Amanecer (1:18)Asturias (Isaak Albéniz)12. Asturias (Leyenda) (5:43)Conceirto Andeluz for 4 guitars (Joaquín Rodrigo).13. Conceirto Andeluz for 4 guitars- Third Movement ( 7:05)Fantasia Inca (Julio Martinez Oyanguren)14. Fantasia Inca (3:12)Capriccio Espagnol (Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov)15. Alborada (1:15)16. Variazioni (4:20)17. Alborada (1:17)18. Scena (2:16)19. Canto Gatano (2:22)20. Fandango Asturiano (3:38)

Christophe goze – A Beautiful Life “Little Boy”

Jazz Time Machine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:27:18 +0000

www.christophegoze.com With 8 albums released, tracks on over 300 compilations that have sold over 1.5 million copies and a nomination for best TV advert music, Christophe Goze has become a leading future world and ambient Jazz musician whose name is respected as widely as the geographical influences from which he hones his craft. French Catalan born and raised in Paris, he was fed from a young age on a diet of music, and engulfed by his father’s own passion for the art of music. Coming from a family of professional classical musicians – his father a music teacher as well as his grandfather – Christophe had no other choice but to start his musical education at an early age, being taught piano by his father at the age of 4, and at 9 the guitar. So innate was his musical ability!

Technology in the advancement of rock music

Jazz Time Machine — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:44:48 +0000

The introduction of rock music was done long ago. Rock music mainly consists of 2 or more guitarists, drums, vocalist and sometimes keyboard. Each of these sections must have to be very strong to get success. Till today, hundreds of guitarists have made their place in the history of rock music. Some of them are even regarded as God and worshipped by people. The love for rock music often reaches the level of madness. The guitar riffs (Riff is a melodic chord progression) played by the guitarists during their stage performance are just awesome. Numerous rocks bands have evolved so far and many of them have already diminished. The love for rock music will always stay in the heart of audience.The sound of distorted guitars and drums gives the rock lovers a heavenly feelings; mainly the stoners. The guitar riffs played by the world famous guitarists sell for hundreds of dollars. Rock music has changed its variety and gave birth to newer versions since it was created. Original rock music is commonly known as Rock-n-Roll; it was originated during the 40’s. Later, it evolved to rock, soft rock, hard rock, heavy metals, death metals, black metals etc. These varieties are preferred by different kinds of people. People are even prepared to die for attending the live concerts of their favorite rock bands. The rock bands have billions of fans all around the world. The fame of these rock bands touches the limit of the sky.But, it is not possible for every person to attend the stage shows always. Internet is here for such unlucky people. Guitarists of the world famous bands sometimes make home-made videos for pleasure. They are found on the internet often, playing extraordinary riffs. Some websites also hire the guitarist for playing tutorial guitar riffs, which are displayed on the websites. These tutorial riffs are often very helpful for the new guitarists. They learn a lot from these riffs. And since these riffs are played by their favorite rockstars, they get interested and attracted.However, the concept of rock music was heavily criticized by some people. They regarded it as mere noise distortion, with no melody in it. But, the success of rock music overcame all these criticism and now it is the most popular genre of music. Keeping in mind the craze of rock music, the world famous cell phone company, iphone has introduced a new application in their phones. This iphone app helps people to listen to their favorite songs or music, even create and share their self composed riffs, which can be guitar riffs, bass guitar riffs or keyboard riffs.I am a rock lover and I have longed for a long time to form my band, but unfortunately I was unsuccessful. I came to know about Riff Raters few months ago, now I am willing to compose some of my riffs and share them with other users. If you are in such a condition like me, then do not waste time; get Riff Raters from your nearest iphone store. It is currently the best way to promote your music.

WHS Jazz Ensemble- Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

Jazz Time Machine — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:26:02 +0000

Ala Moana Center Stage Parade of Jazz Bands April 14, 2007. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White.

JS Bach – Fugue for organ in G Minor BWV 578 – Jazz-Voices Transcription

Jazz Time Machine — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:12:21 +0000

Swingle Singers Original for organ see: www.youtube.com For the same fuge transcripted by Canadian Brass see www.youtube.com Johann Swingle Bach Playlist: www.youtube.com

Wynton Marsalis – Hindemith Trumpet Sonata

Jazz Time Machine — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:52:45 +0000

As controversial as he is popular, Wynton Learson Marsalis is one of the most prominent jazz musicians of the modern era and is also a well-known instrumentalist in classical music. Currently the Musical Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis has received many awards for his musical proficiency. These awards run the gambit of Grammys to a controversial awarding of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his three and half hour jazz oratorio CD box set Blood on the Fields, the first jazz album to win this award. Born in a musically oriented family in the New Orleans jazz scene at a young age Wynton was exposed to many legendary jazz musicians. Some of these musicians were Al Hirt, who gave Wynton his first trumpet when he was 6 years of age and Danny Barker, a legendary jazz banjoist who lead the Fairview Baptist Church band which Wynton was playing in when he was eight. Wynton was very active musically during high school and was a member in many New Orleans musical organizations such as the NO symphony brass quintet, the NO community concert band, NO youth orchestra, NO symphony and a popular local funk band called the Creators. In 1978 he had a two-year stay at the Juilliard School of Music before joining the Jazz Messengers to study under master drummer and bandleader, Art Blakey. Not long after that he toured with the Herbie Hancock quartet before forming his own band. After many concerts and workshops Wynton rekindled widespread interest in an art form that had …

History of Men’s Suit Clothing

Jazz Time Machine — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:31:14 +0000

Louis Hayes Brecon Jazz fest 2008<" align="left" style="margin: 0 5px 5px 0" />Tailoring, cutting and sewing of men’s suit as we understand it today, developed slowly in Europe during twelfth and fourteenth centuries. Quality cloth was always important feature of Men’s suit. Going through the renaissance the prime function of clothing was to cover up the body shifted to the place whereby clothing was used to emphasize certain physical features.

Buy Big Band Jazz Music

Jazz Time Machine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:14:52 +0000

Big band is a musical group associated with jazz music and became popular between the period of early 1930s and late 1940s. Big band jazz music consists of 12-25 musicians playing musical instruments such as saxophones, trombones, trumpets and rhythm section. Thought it is a well-known notion that jazz is the music only for the well established and elite class but now with the easy availability of jazz midi files both online and offline, any common man can download jazz music from the Internet or buy a CD from the market at affordable costs. If you are interested in singing, there are also karaoke CDs which are basically jazz play alongs. With this facility, you can not only hear your favorite big band jazz music but also sing along with the beats. There are many online and offline stores providing big band jazz music with jazz midi files at the most competitive rates. Make sure you buy the one which comes with excellent quality and maximum number of files. Also, look for piracy as there are various online and offline sources which make pirated CDs and music files and distribute them among the customers illegally. Sp, before buying any music file or CD, you must check its copyrights and authenticity certification so that you do not pay to any illegal manufacturer or producer. The genre of jazz music has become popular in the modernist era and continues to lure thousands of music lovers. The big band jazz music came up in an era when it was a time of world wars, sabotaged ethics and values and human suffering. In those times, jazz music became a voice of hapless individuals and deserted humanity. The jazz music files are easily available on the Internet and whether you are a fan of Jonie Mitchell, James Morrison or Amy Winehouse, you will definitely find your favorite music file online at affordable costs. If you are a big fan of jazz music, you can also become a member of a website dedicated to this art form, selling its CDs and supporting young musicians of jazz. This will provide you network and financial resources that are necessary for accomplishing your goals of enjoying this fantastic music form. In this way, you will also give encouragement to young musicians to give life to the band for several years to come.

DAWAX electro-jazz band

Jazz Time Machine — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:23:32 +0000

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