October 25, 2007
Allan Holdsworth and Vinnie Colaiuta are two of my favorite musicians and in this week’s song suggestion they team up to create a truly unbelievable piece of music.
Artist: Allan Holdsworth
Album: Secrets
Song: Joshua
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October 19, 2007
Watching old video recordings of Count Basie and his Orchestra is like attending a Master Class in groove.
Performer: Count Basie Orchestra
Song: Corner Pocket
October 18, 2007
Quick tip #6: Actively seek out difficult challenges. Don’t be afraid to tackle the aspects of your playing you believe you can’t master. Setting the bar higher will accelerate your learning curve.
October 14, 2007
Royal Caribbean International announced that Sovereign of the Seas will join Pullmantur’s fleet and Monarch of the Seas will be repositioned to take of Sovereign’s itineraries. more info
October 12, 2007
Oceanbound Entertainment Inc. will be giving a keynote presentation at Berklee College of Music on Oct. 19th 2007, followed by live auditions on Oct. 20th.
If you are a student at Berklee, please contact the Career Development office for information.
We will also be holding live auditions in Montreal, QC, Canada on November 3rd, 2007 at Solo Drum Studios in Montreal. You will need to contact us by phone to reserve your time slot for this audition.
Oceanbound Entertainment Inc.
450-714-0964
or toll free: 1-888-714-0964
info@oceanbound.ca
October 10, 2007
Music On Cruise Ships Podcast – Episode 3
In this episode we continue our discussion about myths and misconceptions that may keep some musicians from giving this career a go.
October 8, 2007
Dear Musicians,
Randy Waldman is a great pianist who has been recording some interesting music as of late. Today’s example is from a record where Mr. Waldman has taken masterpieces of the classical music repertoire and arranged them for Jazz combo.
Artist: Randy Waldman (with Vinnie Colaiuta and John Patitucci)
Album: Wigged Out
Song: Dance of the sugar plum fairies
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October 7, 2007
Dear Musicians,
I came across this free preview of what’s to come at behindthenotes.com. They’re going to be releasing interviews with some of today’s most creative and in-demand musicians. You can check out some free previews there now.
Here’s a preview of one of my favorite guitarists David Gilmore.
October 5, 2007
Quick tip #5: Strive to become a complete musician
The more one knows about music, the more fun it is. And there is always something to learn about music. It would take you several lifetimes to get to know it all. There’s ear training, technique, sound, history, analysis, harmony, arranging, composition…The list is never ending. Knowledge gained in any are of music will make you a better musician.
October 2, 2007
Meyer Werft has delivered Norwegian Gem to NCL on Oct 1. The 93,000 ton ship is now undergoing sea trials before it will undertake its first voyage. more info
