All Things Music
An eclectic collection of music reviews, music theory, online music suggestions, and more
- The Origin of Modern OperettaAn operetta is a light theatrical work with spoken dialogue, dancing, and relatively simple music in a popular style. The composer who established modern operetta as an international genre was Jacques Offenbach.
What Kind of Music is Your Kid Listening?Almost 1 in 3 songs heard by your kids had references to illegal drugs use. This includes the most popular songs heard by your kids during 2005 in a variety of musical genres such as: Rap, Country, R&B/hip-hop, Rock, and Pop- Harris Poll Links Music Education to Higher Quality of Life and MoneyA new Harris Poll links music education to higher incomes & levels of personal fulfillment.
- Music Festivals: Langerado, Bonnaroo, and the Echo ProjectSpring, summer and fall. Any season can be a great time for a music festival. Langerado, Bonnaroo, and the Echo Project are good bets for lots of bands and great camping. Don't waste your cash on big arena shows, when you can have a mini-vacation and meet new friends.
- The Guitar and Rock MusicWhile the use of the guitar may have been an evolutionary process in country music, it was a fundamental element of rock and roll music.
- Pioneers of Christian MusicA comparison between contemporary Christian music and the music of the Jesus Movement
Music and Your MoodHow does music effect your mood? When you are blue it pick you up, when your hyper it helps you hype, LOL- Is Downloading Music a Crime?Everybody wants something for free, but is downloading free music a crime. I have heard many people's opinion on this topic. Most of them say it is not stealing. However if you were to walk into a store and take a c.d. without paying for it, wouldn't that be stealing?
- How to Add Music to Your Myspace PageIn this guide I will show you how to add music to your Myspace page. If you are new to Myspace then adding music will probably seem difficult.
The Two Best Music Festivals in the United StatesThe two best music festivals in the United States and where you can catch these top-notch musical performances.- Music TherapyMusic Therapy literally means the use of music by a trained music therapy professional to improve the social development, cognitive development and self awareness of the people. It helps people, mainly children and adolescents to express their feelings freely.
- Guide to Traditional Mexican Music and DanceMexico has a musical history as rich and nuanced as any country, but there are still a few styles and elements that seem to be an almost common thread between all manifestations of their music.
- Music for MeditationMusic is a great way to enhance your meditation session. Gentle sounds and rhythms can help you to achieve a deeper state of calm, peacefulness and relaxation...
- Writing for Music MagazinesIf you think that you can't write for music magazines just because you can't play the guitar or the violin, you would be wrong. Most writers for music magazines are mere aficionados of music, and are not necessarily musically inclined.
The Hardcore Music Scene: A Phase for ManyA brief look into how people who are part of the Hardcore subculture often grow out of it. Not all, but a good portion of people.
How to Sell Music on MyspaceMyspace recently allowed bands to sell their music - any music - through their myspace profiles. Here are some ways musicians can best utilize the new service.- Free and Legal Music Downloads?This new advertisement supported website is the first of its kind in the digital music realm. Will it convert digital pirates into law-abiding citizens and change the music market in the process? Or will anyone notice it?
- The State of the Music Industry and Radio StationsIn case you haven't noticed, the state of the music industry is at a low. Why? And what can you do about it?
- Finding Good Music Reviews OnlineThere are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.