Recording Musicals Answers and News

Recording Musicals Questions and Answers

Open Question: Which plot idea sounds best (easy 10 points)?

I'm currently revising the plot for my story Hey There Delilah (just a working title). I'm not sure which idea sounds best. They're basically the same, except, in #1, Lilah & Chuck are best friends and in #2 they do not know each other. It's very simple, just pick EITHER plot #1 or plot #2. -------------------------------------- CHARACTERS - Lilah: Delilah Kate Hepburn, English, just turned 17, just received driver’s licence, reckless, moved up 1 year in school because of her high IQ, in her final year at Northlake School’s Sixth Form, unsure which university she wants to go to, dark hair, green eyes, tall and slim, “scene” fashion sense, likes alternative-rock, parents are divorced, lives with her psychotic mother Claire, their vicious cat named Muffy, and Lilah’s secret puppy named Secret, upper-middle class, neither popular or unpopular, dreams of a career in biochemistry, stressed about university, limited musical skills, good singing voice, best girl friend is wannabe actress Blue Taylor, dating Peter Clarke though they have little interest in each other Chuck: Charles Mason Grace, American, 18, careful driver, almost shy, funny, attractive, not unpopular but unknown, brown hair, tall and slightly muscular, average style sense, loves all types of rock music, secretly good at singing and playing guitar, lives with his overly laid back parents in an apartment, working class, stressed about the record company’s response to his demo, on the baseball team but only because his dad is the coach, best friend is Peter Clarke, dating Blue Taylor though they have little interest in each other PLOT IDEAS: #1 - Lilah and Chuck are best friends, with no intentions of becoming lovers. Chuck is in a relationship with Lilah’s best girl friend Blue and Lilah is in a relationship with Chuck’s best guy friend Peter, although none of them really want to be. They travel from their London home to New York City on an end of year trip with their class, but when they arrive they are told that their excursion has been cancelled and they only have one night in New York before they go home. After deciding that they may as well enjoy themselves if they only have one night, Blue & Peter steal a car to take Lilah, Chuck and themselves on a whirlwind trip around the city. In amongst crazy fun activities such as singing at a famous nightclub, having a shot-drinking contest and going to central park, Blue and Peter hook up with each other, leaving Lilah and Chuck relieved rather than upset. It is then that they realise they would rather be with each other, though they are both too scared to admit it to each other. After losing their fake Ids, their friends and their car, Lilah and Chuck make their way back to the hotel (at the other end of New York City) and figure things out between them. #2 - Lilah and Chuck do not know each other, but are the best friends of each other’s partners (Blue being Lilah’s best friend & Chuck’s girlfriend, and Peter being Chuck’s best friend & Lilah’s girlfriend). They find themselves becoming friends when they go on their end of year school vacation. They travel from their London home to New York City but when they arrive they are told that their excursion has been cancelled and they only have one night in New York before they go home. After deciding that they may as well enjoy themselves if they only have one night, Blue & Peter steal a car to take Lilah, Chuck and themselves on a whirlwind trip around the city. In amongst crazy fun activities such as singing at a famous nightclub, having a shot-drinking contest and going to central park, Blue and Peter hook up with each other, leaving Lilah and Chuck relieved rather than upset. It is then that they realise they would rather be with each other, though they are both too scared to admit it to each other. After losing their fake Ids, their friends and their car, Lilah and Chuck make their way back to the hotel (at the other end of New York City) and figure things out between them. more

Open Question: Does anyone know where to find a free download of a music studio?

I need it to at least have instrument loops or virtual instrument. It also needs to be able to record voice and musical instruments clearly. Does anyone know if this software exists? And if it does where to find a free download?? more

Open Question: Why is Sgt. Pepper's the "most influential/best album of all time"?

I REALLY like it and I think it is amazing from a musical standpoint but I can never find out specifically why people think it is so good or revolutionary or influential. Is it the recording? the songs themselves? I love it but I can't figure it out. more

Open Question: Please listen to my audition song?

Hi - just wanted critique for the song I'm using to audition for a musical theatre camp. I chose 'The Beauty Is' from Light in the Piazza. I recorded myself singing it a cappella - so PLEASE excuse the random gross notes, etc. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4D935_BQ8M I sang it through twice - just because..? IDK (I think I like the second one better.... but I'm not sure. I just feel like the ending especially is nicer to listen to. Hm... What you do think!?) I know some notes here and there are kind of fail -but I'm looking for a really harsh critique! Diction? Interpretation? Dynamics? ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF!! Thank you so much. :) (Oh - haha. And my awkward throat clearing. You can just ignore that, too.) more

Open Question: Connecting Musical Keyboard To PC?

Okay I asked about this before and the first answer I received was the best, and by the way whoever posted that I did vote it the best but didn't get to it in time, I got busy sorry. So now I have installed a couple of MIDI recording software programs onto my PC. The first one I tried was Multitrack but every time it was open it would mess up the sound on my PC. So I tried a second one called Anvil Studio, that one doesn't mess with the sound, it seems to record, but I can't hear music playback in Anvil Studio, or with windows media player. Anvil Studio did prompt me that I did not have a soundcard with MIDI port out and I am not sure how to get that, or perhaps I need a different connection all together. My keyboard only has a host connection and a USB connection though. Any Suggestions? Audacity won't work with my keyboard. I have Finale but the record option does not work for my keyboard in that program. Thanks for the suggestions though. Also, Anvil Studio does have a composition option and I can see it recording the notes to the staffs but it does not playback the music so I can edit it. more

Open Question: Where Can I Listen To A Recording Of The Song "The Staircase" From The Titanic Musical?

Where Can I Listen To A Recording Of The Song "The Staircase" From The Titanic Musical? I don't care if it's a video of a school play performing it. I just want to hear it. Here are some of the lyrics if that helps. "Jim Farrell? Are ya down there? It's Blocked up here, we can't get through. What the hell are we supposed to do? Jim Farrell wher've you gotten to?" Some more info to help you find it: In the Musical, It was sung by the character's Jim Farrell Kate Murphy Kate Mullins Kate McGowan more

Open Question: What's the name and author of this voiceless musical track?

Whenever I hear favorite tracks that have no lyrics or voices in it, it's gonna be even harder to find. This time I had the opportunity to hold up my recording player against a celling speaker and here it what it sounded like. http://www.esnips.com/doc/a3d89632-eba9-4fc2-a8e7-321b4762e20f/Mystery-Track-2 Please note that other background sounds are not the part of the music. This was played from a used computer store I work at. I have purposly added skipping to it in an audio editor for an attempt to find out what this whole unknown music track sounds like. more

Open Question: When people sing in musicals do they know they are singing?

See I was watching Rent (no homo) and they are all singing during that AIDS group counciling and Mark is recording them and I thought are if he sends that in to a news station would it show up as singing or talking? And the same for any other musical! more

Open Question: What is blackmail and how do you file the charge?

An engagement was mutually broken. I had been on the lease for another 6 months and offered to stay in the spare room to help still pay the rent and bills. The woman threw me out saying she would slam a doorknob of her face and say I hit her if I did not leave. She kept all my belongings and threw me out right there. For the next 6 months i had to pay her half my income and the rest to my new rent. I could barely afford to eat every other day. Everytime I said I could not pay the rent she threatened to tell her 7 uncles that I beat her and forced her into sex acts that she didn't want. I was scared out of my mind, MA is strict about that stuff, even with no witnesses a woman can have you jailed if she says you hit her. Yes iv owed money before, but 15% is the max you can take from someone that owes, she was taking more than 50% of my income a month. I would have paid if I had the money, but I had to find a new place, if she let me have the guest bedroom I would have stayed there and paid all the bills. She also threw out over 3,000 dollars worth of my musical instruments and recording equipment. Iv paid her over 4,000 grand in the past 6 months solely because I was afraid she would bring me false incarceration or have me jumped by her uncles for things I never did. 4 grand, not 4,000 grand, lol id never make that kind of money, sorry for the typo All my friends ask, how did you let this happen, for future advice to all, controlling relationships and psychopaths act normal in the beginning, then they slowly show you their true side. more

Open Question: What does it take to be considered a musical genius?

do you have to be able to write music? Should you be expected to be able to play more than basic guitar? Does it take more than a pleasant voice and good rhythm? Should you be multi instrumental? Be able to write your own lyrics in your own style? Produce, record and mix music? Have 29 albums out in 3 decades? I think Prince was more of a musical genius them Micheal was . He can't keep up with him on the moves or the timing and unmistakable voice . But he does have a much more overall creative talent . Agreed ? Disagreed? Why didnt Michael have more than 6 albums worth of material in the same amount of time? more

Open Question: I want to record my songs in my room,what do i need?

Good day to all,i would like to do home recording,may i know what do i need?I have written some songs and i would like to record a demo, i would like to record my vocal/violin/piano/guitar and keyboard.I just bought a midi cable for my keyboard and i'm getting a Sony recording mic soon.Can i use that mic to record my musical instruments? May i know which software will be the best for a beginner to do record her demo? thank you! more

Resolved Question: Anyone have any ideas?

There is a really good record producer coming to our stage school, everyone in my singing class have been told to audition, but I really have no idea what to sing. He is a modern producer, so R&B, Pop, maybe rock, even musical theatre I suppose. I really love singing 'Good Morning Baltimore' from hairspray because it suits my voice exactly, but I wanted maybe a newer more emotional song. Please give me some ideas..? Thanks, Kate X more

Voting Question: What do you think of this cover?

I did an instrumental cover of the song Postcards from Italy, by Beirut. It's my first cover, and my first attempt to record anything, so I was wondering if you could give me some advice, not only in musical terms, but also about the programs I could use to edit the songs better (since I've used Windows Movie Maker - it sucks). Link to the cover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGmLVliUBwU Link to the original song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQsuc2Mmsc&feature=channel Please be constructive, not offensive. Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: My sister wont ALLOW me to name my baby this?? WTH? PLEASE READ ALL!?

When she first found out that i was pregnant she was REALLY extatic. She immediatley said "Oh if you have a girl, you should name her Harmony!!" (which is the name she had picked out for her "future daughter). I told her i'd think about it. Turns out, the more i gave it some thought, the more i REALLY fell in love with it. So i decided that i might name my baby that if she's a girl, or at least use it as a middle name. About a week later, i told her that yes, i think i'll use that name and she immediately said "no, no, forget it, don't use that name, that's the name i want to name my child in the future." To make things more complicated, my husband is REALLY picky with names and when i told him about Harmony, he fell head over heels over the name and loved it right away. So now i'm stuck. Til this day she still says she wouldn't want me naming her that and it's been 2 months now. She's 18 by the way and says she doesn't plan on having a until she's around her mid 20s. She doesn't even have a BF yet. For the record, i have attempted finding other female names that i'd like that are musical (since i'm a singer) and NONE of them are better than Harmony in my opinion. Jesse, sadly, i have spoken to her about the possibility of her not even having a girl in the future and she says that there is NO way she's not having a baby girl!! Gotta love her! I LOVE the name Melody as well, but my other daughter it as part of her name...lol type-O "has it as part of her name" You all have been a great help in your advice and suggestions. I truly appreciate you all taking the time to read my novel and answer my question! lol more

Voting Question: Will i get into Boston University?

Im going to be a senior this year, here's my record so far... Rank: 35 out of 525 students. (Top 7%) ACT: 28 GPA: 3.7 Extracirriculars: French Club, Key Club, Student Congress, Newspaper (Head Section Editor), Yearbook (Head Section Editor), Class Secretary, Involved in 2 school musical productions, Golf Team, Dance Team, Basketball Team, Natural helpers, National Honors Society, French Honor Society, Homecoming chairsperson. -20 hours community service. -Chamber of Commerce Leadership academy. -Im attending a National Student Leadership Confrence this summer in NYC. Any thoughts or advice would be awesome :) thanks! Also i take mostly all AP classes.... I got A's in AP History & Economics. A's in Advanced Bio, and B's in Honors English. more

Voting Question: Michael Jackson was way overrated. Stevie Wonder is a million times better but didn't get half the attention?

People talk about Michael Jackson like he was a musical prodigy who could do everything from a young age, but Stevie Wonder is the true musical genius because can truly do everything except dance. Wonder was a better live singer than Michael Jackson - He was a more talented vocalist. Jackson lip synched a lot because he wasn't a great vocalist. Wonder could play many instruments at a top level from a young age - Piano, harmonica, synthesiser, Drums, Talk box etc. Jackson couldn't play a single instrument. Wonder was an amazing songwriter. Jackson was an amazing songwriter too but he didn't write all his hits. Wonder wrote all of his hits. Wonder was a genius producer - He was extremely good at bringing things together and composing a record. Jackson relied on Quincy Jones to do all of the producing. Jackson would have been nothing without Quincy Jones. Michael Jackson got more attention because he was more controversial, but in terms of talent and accomplishments Wonder was greater. more

Resolved Question: how do i start a career at 37 singing hymns?

I am a 37 year old female who always wanted to produce my own worship cd. Having no experience but is passionate in singing traditional hymns since early childhood. I know I still need voice training but realize that I would never know what its like if I don't try. Most of the ancient & modern hymns I know by heart all versus. I also sing & feel more passionately with the organ and or any musical background. Singing hymns is my way of speaking to God and feeling closer to God. I would like to sing in cathedral one day but I'm too shy to make a first step. I read the previous answer of someone saying that record companies won't even look at me without previous experience-well it does put me off to a certain degree, but for some reason I still believe if you really want to do something and believe in it, you can achieve it. Maybe sometimes you allow circumstances (being in a new country & finance) to limit your dreams & passions. Please advise. more

Voting Question: What classes should I take in high school?

I'm going into grade 11 and I have huge musical ties and it's my life I know just about everything with music as someone should. Anyways I'd like you know what classes I should take so I could get into collage or university for becoming a recording engineer or a recording producer? 'm going into grade 11 and I have huge musical ties and it's my life I know just about everything with music as someone should. Anyways I'd like you know what classes I should take so I could get into collage or university for becoming a recording engineer or a recording producer? I live in Ontario, Canada more

Voting Question: Drum Machine Questions? Considering to Buy.?

I am a solo musician who would rather record and play music himself rather than trying to find a band with similar musical tastes/musical vision. I want to record songs that i have written by methods of cheap home recording, so that at least i can have them down and develop them. Would a drum machine be helpful in this? or would i be better off recording live drum beats or programming on a recording program myself? Are drum machines programmable, that is can you create your own drum loops? I would much rather record from a live drum machine than program the drum beats in a recording program, as I am also going for a rawer sound. recommendations of specific drum machine models would also be very very helpful thanks :) I was browsing around on the internet and i realized i had a completely different visual for "drum machine" in my head...i imagined a sampler or sequence or something like that? like the AKAI mpc's? what about those? more

Voting Question: Is Michael Jackson ALIVE and hiding in North Korea?

Think about it.... 1.) Death was the only way he could escape the HUGE DEBT he was under. 2.) Death was the only way he could escape more than 10 years of BAD PRESS and negative publicity. Instead, the media would focus on his musical accomplishments and what made him great. 3.) Death would MASSIVELY boost his record sales and benefit his estate. 4.) He is exactly the sort of narsaccist who would REVEL in seeing the world's reaction to his passing and all the tributes that would flow. ^^^With all this in mind, do you think he's actually defected to North Korea where he's teaching Kim Jong Il how to to Moonwalk? He's probably in Kim's palace watching news about his "passing" on CNN while laughing that high-pitched girly laugh, grabbing his crotch and screaming ,"Hee Hee! Shamon mutha fu@ckas!" more

Resolved Question: Michael Jackson FAKED his own death?!?

Think about it.... 1.) Death was the only way he could escape the HUGE DEBT he was under. 2.) Death was the only way he could escape more than 10 years of BAD PRESS and negative publicity. Instead, the media would focus on his musical accomplishments and what made him great. 3.) Death would MASSIVELY boost his record sales and benefit his estate. 4.) He is exactly the sort of narsaccist who would REVEL in seeing the world's reaction to his passing and all the tributes that would flow. 5.) The Doctor who attended him is MISSING. He would be part of the cover-up so it makes sense for him to dissapear for a while. ................................................................................................. MJ is probably on some desert island which he purchased anonymously, watching the news about his "passing" on CNN while laughing that high-pitched girly laugh, grabbing his crotch, doing the moonwalk(TM) and screaming ,"Hee Hee! Shamon mutha fu@ckas!" more

Resolved Question: Studio Software help please?

Ok, I'm looking for a software that makes music but you don't need any special equipment. I want to make a few musical albums but I can't for the fact I have no band or a perfect microphone or recording software -I'm currently using Audacity and it isn't perfect. But I know there is software out there that uses different instruments that all you have to do is just compose a piece of music with your mouse. Does anyone know of any good music composing softwares? I have a Dell Windows Vista PC more

Resolved Question: "To play music" in Spanish?

I know tocar is used to describe someone playing music, but I've always associated tocar with musical instruments. My spanish speaking friends also use tocar to describe playing music- such as putting on a CD or a record. I'd use poner for that one. So who's right? How would a native speaker translate: I'm playing this brilliant new record by Jack Peñate at the discotheque. ? muchas gracias @Cazzface: I hope you did well on the GCSEs. you're probably really glad that they're all over! @Cazzface: I hope you did well on the GCSEs. you're probably really glad that they're all over! more

Voting Question: How common is it in the record industry for a major-label artist to have 100% creative control, contractually?

I'm also curious whether there might be differences for different types of artists. For example, if I owned a record company there is no way I'd give control to most rock bands, who are often drunken adolescent-minded chaps who might each have different artistic visions themselves. But what about someone like Regina Spektor, a responsible individual who clearly has the creativity and musical knowledge to make all the decisions on her own? more

Resolved Question: what do you think of this music essay?

Rate me A,B,C,D,F. i have already posted this but now i am finished, im an 8th grader and my teacher asked us questions of a career and she told us to write an essay. help yourself to giving me criticism. Music Producer By: Karen Sandoval The two professions I considered were working as a publicist or a music producer. a publicist generates and manages publicity for someone like a celebrity, or for a work like a book or film. A music producer is the creative leader of any studio, film, television or radio recording project. Though these choices are both very good careers I have chosen music producing. I have chosen this career because it would be fun working with music and making a new sound. I do know that it takes a lot of work, like being on a hectic schedule, dealing with budget pressures, and finishing a song on time. Some reasons for my choice are that I would get to work with some musicians, and making someone’s dream of maybe becoming the next biggest hit. A music producer needs to be a people person, be a charismatic person, and to be able to relate well to your recording artists. I would also enjoy it being remunerative, but I would need to work hard to do so. If I have to I could get things done and organized quickly. I love music but it would a challenge to open up my imagination, and be creative in order to keep coming up with songs, as a result of being on a hurried schedule. Music producers assure that a project stays within budget, secure a studio time, aid artists in choosing songs to record and help give them a quality performance, help audio engineers in the mixing, mastering, and recording process. Managing a high school band, writing some songs, experience in playing a instrument would all be really good experiences for becoming a music producer. Music club, band, orchestra, performing arts would be good clubs in high school, but it is not mandatory. Music production, Musical History and Theory, Composition, Songwriting, Ear Training, Copyright Law, Finance and Marketing, Entrepreneurship course would be helpful for up incoming music producers. All these things would be a good preparation for people who want to be music producers. Ultimately, becoming a music producer would be a good career for me, because I would be able to work on the things I love and benefit from it also. Music producers have an important job in the recording industry, second only to the artists themselves. Music producers oversee all aspects of a recording session to the financial matters and everything in between. more

Resolved Question: If after thirty years we cannot fully trust the information regarding Elvis Presley and his life...?

...how can people expect to believe a book that was written over two thousand years ago which has no evidence outside of itself to support it? “The King of Rock and Roll” Elvis Aaron Presley died at the age of 42 on August 16th, 1977. He was born into a time where most people around him were literate. We have many first hand accounts about Elvis Presley’s life as well as many reliable records such as musical, medical, dental, marriage and death certificates, and even photographs of Elvis on a stretcher in a morgue. With all of this evidence there a hundreds of thousands of people who believe Elvis Presley is still alive. There are a multitude of books written by people who actually knew Elvis Presley that contain conflicting information concerning his life. In the book Fit for a King: the Elvis Presley Cookbook by Elizabeth McKeon, the author reveals the recipe for Elvis’ special fried chicken: “3/4’s cup of flour Salt Paprika Pepper” (McKeon, 115). In Are You Hungry Tonight: Elvis’ Favorite Recipes by Brenda Butler, the same recipe for Elvis’ special fried chicken is: “1/2 cup of flour Salt Pepper” (Butler, 27). Notice that one recipe calls for a quarter more flour and paprika while the other does not. Why are there two different recipes for the same fried chicken? Again...if we can't trust some of the information regarding Elvis Presley and his life...how are people expected to believe the Bible is actually true? yes sir peanut butter bananas bacon bread make the sandwhich and grill them in 2-3 tablespoons of butter they're extremely stuffing do not eat more than one at a time it'll mess you up mythos i never said i did where did you come up with that assumption? hey clover it's not me that's interpreting the recipe wrong it's one of the authors of the books more

Resolved Question: How much is this document worth? The Who contract.?

I recently obtained a 1973 vinyl record of The Who. In the record sleeve I found a handful of documents from the 1960's. One was a contract for The Who to play at Woodstock on August 16, 1969. It's a contract between Premier Talent Associates, Inc. and Woodstock Ventures, Inc., to take place at the Aquarian Festival Grounds in Wallkill, New York. Dated 27th June 1969. I want to get the document appraised. It looks like an original contract complete with signatures. Also I found a Court Summons addressed to Mr. Kit Lambert, who was The Who's manager at the time, regarding stolen musical equipment and trashed hotel rooms. There are a few other documents that are very interesting. I've never taken a document to be appraised and I dont' have any idea how to go about it. Does anyone know how I could find an appraiser who is authentic and won't try to rip us off? Or if these documents might even be worth anything? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Who plays Irish Pipe and care to give me a lesson next week when i'm visiting Dublin?

i play flute and recorder and other instruments and would like to know more about the musical instrumen Irish pipes because i like Irish music and the sound of the pipes. i would be staying in Dublin from 21 through 24. i'm planing to visit the Music Archive Centre. could you recommand any place where i can get some good modern and traditional Irish musical records and transcripts? thank you all. more

Resolved Question: Why does all popular radio rock sound like Nickelback?

Since 2004 or so, it seems like most "rock" music has that sludgy, post-grunge production to their songs - i.e. slow all the way through, semi whiny singing, lightly distorted guitars, no tempo changes or musical solos. I mean Snow Patrol or any of the American Idol guys, like Daughtry and David Cook, personally I think that stuff is so dull and boring (it's like if Dave Matthews picked up a guitar LMAO). The record companies probably try to make any mainstream male singer/band that's even remotely rock, try to sound like Nickelback since they've decided "that's what sells". There's other types of rock that are popular, but it doesn't get on the radio as much. Even though alot more people seem to like it, ironically! I've almost never met any Nickelback fans, but lots of Killers fans. more

Resolved Question: Is this breaking "girl code"?

Hi, Let's say my name is Purple. My best friend, Pink, has been dating a really nice guy for about 6 months. he's amazing to her, and they're taking it slow (we're only 13, he's almost 15). Her bf is very musical and so am I. He also lives about a block away from me. His family loves me. they also love her. Kay so we are writing a song together (the song's about Pink, anyway) and I think Pink may be jealous. This is petty but, I used to be right after her immediate family on Myspace (we're BEST friends!) and she changed it to her bf. She's been acting weird around me for a while, and seems...i dunno distant. There was also something of a scare a bout a week ago. An older girl was hitting on the bf, but he handled it EXTREMEMLY well, and was 100% faithful to Pink, he reeaaallly likes her. Do you think Pink is jealous of me? For the record, I value Pink's friendship more than any guy and would never go out with her bf, before or after they're dating??? more

Resolved Question: Do you think I'll get the lead?

Here are the circumstances: -the two main female singers in theater are altos and the role is for a soprano -i'm a soprano -i have NO musical theater experience -i have vocal training (at least i will have more by auditions in the fall) -i have danced all my life -i go to a small school with a small pool of people to choose from here's my voice http://www.midomi.com/index.php?action=main.profile&recording_id=d6a77eae48f2c5f48bdd0a0421d6c8f5 or more recent vids on my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/ejhh123456/ Do i have a chance? of course i like personal glory... the success of the show is important too... but i still want the lead! who can blame me? more

Resolved Question: Will mini disks used for recording video work to make cds?

My band want to make little demo cds and we want to use mini disks. will they work in cd players? some like these: http://www.amazon.com/DVD-R-HITACHI-CAMCORDER-DZ-MV380A-DZMV380A/dp/B000EVQC2U/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1245357619&sr=1-22 wow, thanks yoyo for your very helpful answer. Does anyone know what we could use to make small cds? more

Resolved Question: HELP ME PLEASE! physical science?

1. What kind of waves are sound waves? A. Standing B. Surface C. Transverse D. Longitudinal 2. Sound waves travel fastest through which kind of matter? A. Gas B. Liquid C. Solid D. Vapor 3. Which medium would transfer sound waves the slowest? A. Fresh water at 0°C B. Fresh water at 25°C C. Salt water at 0°C D. Salt water at 25°C 4. What describes the rate at which a wave’s energy flows through a given area? A. Loudness B. Intensity C. Frequency D. Pitch 5. What is the decibel level of the threshold of human hearing? A. Zero B. Ten C. Twenty-five D. Fifty 6. A violin has shorter strings than a string bass, so therefore the bass produces a A. higher pitch than the violin. B. lower pitch than the violin. C. higher intensity than the violin. D. lower intensity than the violin. 7. Sonar is an example of A. a frequency lower than most people can hear. B. a frequency higher than most people can hear. C. loudness most people can hear. D. loudness most people cannot hear. 8. Which term refers to a change in sound frequency caused by motion of the sound source, motion of the listener, or both? A. Vibration B. Decibel C. Doppler effect D. Resonance 9. A fire truck is approaching you with its siren blaring. What would you notice about the sound of the siren? A. There is no change in the intensity. B. There is no change in the frequency. C. The frequency seems to decrease. D. The frequency seems to increase. 10. What was the first machine that was able to record sounds? A. Magnetophone B. Telegraphone C. Gramophone D. Phonograph 11. What does a reel-to-reel recorder use to store sound recordings? A. Tape with a magnetic coating B. Cassette tape C. Wax-coated cylinder D. Vinyl discs 12. What is the necessary process for recording sound waves today? A. A vibrating membrane produces a series of compressions and rarefactions. B. Sound waves are converted into electric signals that can be processed and stored. C. Sound waves are played into a funnel that causes a needle to carve a groove into wax. D. Sound waves are recorded on magnetic tape. 13. Larger speakers are better than smaller speakers at A. reproducing lower frequencies. B. reproducing higher frequencies. C. reproducing lower volume. D. reproducing higher volume. 14. What was the first instrument that used a magnetic recording device? A. Magnetophone B. Telegraphone C. Gramophone D. Phonograph 15. The first __________ recorder was introduced in 1962. A. compact disc B. reel-to-reel C. vinyl long playing D. cassette tape 16. What technology involved transferring music digitally over computer networks and became popular in the late 1990s? A. Compact disc B. Mini disc C. MP3 D. LP 17. What was one of the benefits of vinyl records compared with earlier recording media? A. They were less delicate. B. They were less expensive. C. They were easier to produce. D. They produced better sound quality. 18. Which person was the first to record his voice? A. Thomas Edison B. Thomas Jefferson C. Valdemar Poulsen D. Emile Berliner 19. How do musical instruments produce different pitches? A. By changing the amplitude of longitudinal waves B. By changing the intensity of sound waves C. By changing the frequency of standing waves D. By changing the speed of the sound waves 20. How can a violin with only four strings produce a large range of pitches? A. The strings are different lengths. B. The violinist shortens the strings with his or her fingers. C. The violinist uses the principle of resonance to change the pitch. D. Skilled violinists can produce standing and moving waves. 21. What happens when a flute player covers and uncovers the holes on a flute? A. This changes the speed of the air moving inside the flute. B. This changes the loudness of the flute. C. This changes the amplitude of the sound waves. D. This changes the length of the column of air inside the flute. 22. The response of a standing wave to another standing wave of the same frequency is called A. resonance. B. interference. C. Doppler effect. D. loudness. 23. What is one effect of resonance in a musical instrument? A. An increase in frequency B. An increase in amplitude C. A decrease in frequency D. A decrease in amplitude 24. How does a piano’s soundboard work? A. It shortens and lengthens the strings. B. It causes a hammer to flick up and strike the string. C. It transmits vibrations to the bridge. D. It resonates in response to the vibrating strings. FOR ALL RUDE PEOPLE. EVER HEARD OF DISLEXIA I HAVE THE WROST CASE. YEAH I KNOW NOT THE CORRECT ANSWER BUT I NEED THE ANSWERS SO I CAN READ THEM OVER THEN MAKE A SPEECH. OF THEM MAKE SENSE. NO THEN I DONT KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN IT. more

Resolved Question: Battle ships & muzik or Music.would not a musical smart wizkid be able to set them to music.?

playing ballad's like unto the star spangled banner:knowing each gun's calibur & barrel size is capible of imporant notes and chords. depending apon the pitch angle and size of the gun.some say the large calibur Rotary is not possible because of the recoil effect.yet if we could place sophisticated air bellow's apon a big commercial truck or Rig to support 80.000 pounds: designiing a high tec high speed Rotary out of the availible gun's and turret's should not prove impossible for our modern wizkids just getting out of school.yet amusical genious would intermix the voices of the thousands in with the guns.with the small calibur or anti aircraft guns making the ratta tat tat tat of traditional soldiers drum's drumming.yet the voices would mimik an army of pipe organ quality bag pipes and each word extended along with the musical notes and cords.like unto a giant Bee hive power house of our U:S:A and it's many melting pot of peoples singing in a beach boy style four point harmony amplified and multiplied via shear numbers of persons and guns singing.the national anthem is only one of these.yet this is also why my self and those involoved wanted to raise the Arizona thus it could join it's other fellow ship's outfitted with these new high tec,gun's & sophisticated modern computers.it may have been Mr biden down at the border rattleing his can of stones telling me how the marines once dumped him and his fellow soldiers and ran off and left them.the same Mr;Biden whom tested the armour apon our modern tank's with a standard R:P:G & Rockett launcher.now is their commander and cheif this same black skinned man.since he knows whom i am. and you all now know.i was allready rich enough to pull this off and win some of our former allies back with nothing more than music technology and Battle ship's.and he could order the local Fayetteville VA hostpital too locate my record's proving whom i is unto these cornbread eating folk.the U:S fleet is in good shape yet the U:S:S fleet are old rusty and parked.out of service.and we have plenty of homeless folk whom could man each one,the music would only drive a love for our flag and freedom stake in their hearts. more

Resolved Question: What album cover is this?

I saw this image recently (the one currently being used as my profile pic) and can't remember what album or artist it came from. I am pretty sure the musical artist is/was related in some way to Nothing Records and or Nine Inch Nails. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Berklee College of Music ?

I looked at different schools all around the nation that offer music production certificates including Full Sail and La Recording School. After all my looking at school I came to the decision that Berklee college of music is the best out there. The only thing that concerns me is there required auditions. I mainly just want a degree in Music Production and Engineering ....I really dont have any musical instrument training in my background is it possible to skip the auditions ? If not how hard are they ? more

Resolved Question: Could you Love someone who didn't Love Johnny?

A Girl in the office just told me to "turn that racket down", when I was playing Johnny Cash Hurt. I had an immediate wave of disgust for her. For the record I have absolutely no feelings for her in the slightest. Then it got the cogs in my head turning. I don't think I could Love a Girl if she wasn't down for chilling out listening to Johnny Cash. Musical tastes is a map to what type of person someone is, what they’re like in bed, how they love like & a tonne of other emotional crap. Could You Love someone who didn’t listen to good music? more

Resolved Question: Why are punk bands (and independent punk record labels) different?

Usually, punk bands and their record labels love to release some of their songs for free all the time. Punk bands also usually sign to independent labels and don't like major labels, but they usually start going downhill if they do sign to a major label. I also have trouble finding albums by independent bands in stores too (excluding at Hot Topic) even if they're really popular. Do you have any idea why the nature of punk like this? Does punk seriously have to follow all these non-musical rules? more

Resolved Question: How to get into the music industry? and more questions.?

I just had a few questions and was going to see if I could dig up a little more information on them. I was wondering what the best way to get into the musical industry these days is. I don't mean like becoming a rock star because I don't really have any musical talent, but like getting a job in a big record label is that possible? I just think it would be awesome to work with various famous artist and make them bigger. And if it is possible to get a job like that what would work hours and pay be? It's fine if I have to start small and work my way up. I just know that's where I want to end up eventually. Any other Information anyone can share is more than welcome. Thanks in advanced I forgot to add this, But I also want to become some what famous if I work my way up that career would that be possible? Yeah I do plan on going to school, That sounds awesome! more

Voting Question: Is a record turntable a musical instrument? Yes or No? Why?

Is a record turntable a musical instrument? Yes or No? Why? more

Resolved Question: "Rock of Ages" (Broadway musical): worth buying the cast recording? Many classic songs?

Last night on CBS, the show featured several cast versions of the "Rock of Ages" stage musical covers of really good music -- have you heard it and endorse it? Did you remember Constantine Maroulis from the American Idol season when he sixth out of the Top 12 -- I think that year's winner was Fantasia B.? 10 points for best endorsement and critical review -- thanks more

Resolved Question: I want to be a songwriter.?

how do i do it? i think i have pretty decent lyrics. no joke. the problem is i don't know a musical instrument so i cant but music to it. i'm not too interested in singing but i would LOVE for someone famous or anyone to sing my songs. how do i get my songs "out there"? to the record companies or anything...? more

Resolved Question: Any good songs for an audition? 10 points for best answer!!!?

HEYY THERES ALOT OF WRITING UNDERNEATH, BUT PLEASE READ IT BEFORE ANSWERING . :D Im auditioning for sweeny todd. I dont have to sing a song from the show. So what do you guys suggest? Something in that genre? I was thinking, if it wasnt from the genre: Put your records on -Corinne Bailey Rae No boundaries -Kris Allen Collide - Howie Dey and from the musical broadway genre A change in me -beauty in the beast someone else's story - chess the first time i loved forever - beauty and the beast on my own - les miserables Any suggestions?? should i sing a non broadway song? What do you guys think? btw, im a 13 year old girl (: my voice : Well im an alto (: I dont have the crystal clear voice like lea salonga etc, so i dont think i sound too good with the songs that need clear crisp quality. Im more on the huskey (if thats a word lol) you know, like a miley cyrus, taylor swift and demi lovato. HAHAH xx Ohh and I have to sing it for one minute, accapella (: more

Voting Question: I got a message on MusicianForest.com, is it a scam?

Today, I got an e-mail saying I received a message on a website I hardly check anymore called Musician Forest, it's a wonderful place to connect with other musicians. However, this message I received seemed a bit too much like a scam to me, for one because I have no recordings on my page and secondly because of the amounts of money offered as prize money. Here's the message, from a user named "belsiderecord": "BEL SIDE RECORD CodeNo:GK/456875687/JT CONGRATULATIONS! You have been selected to our musical concert Due to our recent research of outstanding artiste in MUSICIAN FOREST towards our forthcoming musical concert, inconjuction with NOKIA company, in United Kingdom, (July 5,2009) You have been short listed among the 24 lucky artiste in unique music. The company will take responsibility of artiste welfare. Get fully prepared for the competition. 1st prize $3.4 Million 2nd prize $2.3 Million 3rd prize $1.1 Million Including lot of valuable product and offers. Kindly send your Code No: First Name: Last Name: City: State: Country: Address: Phone number: Stage Name: Email: After Receiving your details, we'll verify your application, After verification, we'll send you your confirmation letter." Anybody have thoughts? Think it is for real, or a scam? Thanks for your help y'all, and God bless -Joseph C. more

Resolved Question: Musical Instrument Recording Software?

Does anybody know any software for pc, which allows me to plug my instrument into my pc and record what i play? (Cost does not matter) Cheers x more

Resolved Question: Is it ok to send a demo of my song to a record company in acapella?

My song have my own unique tunes. But i dont know how to play any instrument to give it a musical touch. Would record labels take time to listen in it in acapella? more

Resolved Question: Why don't people listen to musical artists unless they are signed to a label?

There is a great band, The Floorwalkers, that I found out of Columbus, Ohio. I stumbled upon them while on MySpace one day. When I tried to tell a few friends about it, they asked me what label they were on, and it got me to thinking... If there are really good musicians out in the country, who aren't supported by a record label. why aren't people willing to give them a chance? http://www.myspace.com/thefloorwalkers more

Resolved Question: Smothers brothers chords?

I'm planning to learn the Smothers Brothers "Chocolate" routine to perform with my brother, but neither of us plays guitar (I can fake it though, as I play bass) , so I have no idea how to play the musical bits. I doubt I'll be able to learn the picking, but if I can just play the right chords it should turn out OK, and I can teach my brother the bass, but what I need is just the chord progressions. If someone can listen to the recording (link at the end) and figure out the chord progressions, I'd be very appreciative. Short version of the question: can someone figure out the basic chord progression for this song/sketch? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDonSwXPUZU more

Resolved Question: Where are the soundtracks for Broadway musicals recorded?

Are they recorded in an actual recording studio, or is the audio taken from an actual performance? more

Resolved Question: I need help labeling myself, what genre would my music be listed under?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ0oh3oFB5k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeTcxNzqU0M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ7liw3AIJ4 these are 3 original instrumentals I've uploaded and there is more on the website...some originals...some covers... I've decided to contact some record labels in an effort to get some help with gear and make an album or two...but i want to pigeonhole my music first so I can narrow down my list of record labels to contact...surely I won't be calling a rap/hip-hop label...but I would like to know what genre people would file my musical style under...I like overdubbing guitar tracks with drum tracks I create on the computer and sometimes like singing some original songs and covers..i love playing live with a looper too..but for the most part I like playing/overdubbing without singing...so what does everyone think I should use as a label for my style I'm pretty eclectic i guess is what i thought...eclectic instrumentalist? thanx for any help i understand your feeling people...but a record label will require this "faceting" of my music...it helps in marketing, and many other areas where decisions are made...I don't mind a label and as an artist it will help actually...'free spirit' is my true title as are we all...but in a commercial sense I need to be able to categorize or catalog the music...see what i mean...the record labels and radio stations and all sorts of avenues will need to "catalog" me as an artist...and I can't put my finger on anything...ambient seems to stick out to me as well? so looking for help thanx more

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Red news: Review of La Revolution Francies

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Knickerbocker Village: Lena Horne, Born In Brooklyn

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Forum - SOUND ON SOUND : Music Recording Technology

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Infospigot: The Chronicles: Sailor's Tango

Growing up, there were a few musical staples in our house. I mean in my pre-teen years, before I discovered WLS and what was playing there. The station we listened to--the only one, except on snow days when we had... ... It started with a recording of Leadbelly singing the song from which the show took its name and ended with Richard Dyer-Bennett singing "You've Got to Walk that Lonesome Valley." My parents didn't have a big record collection, and I don't remember their ... more

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REVIEW: Billy Elliot, Original Cast Recording

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while on loan to 20th Century Fox from MGM). She appeared in a number of MGM musicals, most notably... musicals several times and in 1958 was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (for her... joint recording project between Horne and Frank Sinatra (to be produced by Quincy Jones) was ultimately abandoned, and her sole studio recording of the decade was 1988's The Men In My Life, featuring... Award. The 1990s found Horne considerably more active in the recording studio - all the more more

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