From the monthly archives:

October 2009

You Can Help Dilettante Choose Its First Digital Composer-In-Residence

October 20, 2009

For several months, I’ve had my eyes on Dilettante, a classical music community; think Last.Fm but for classical music enthusiasts.  I joined the community in its infancy, and I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first.  I can’t say I’ve been an active participant, but I do read the emails I get from [...]

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Megadeth & Metallica Get The Hitler Meme Treatment (Video)

October 20, 2009

Yes, I know… more Megadeth versus Metallica, but this is so worth it.  In case you didn’t know, there has been a popular Hitler video meme around for some time.   Today, Eric over at Metal Martyr created a hilarious video using the same, popular Hitler video to rip Metallica’s Death Magnetic a new one.  I [...]

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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Plays through Pain

October 19, 2009

There’s an interesting article on www.noisecreep.com about the neck and back injuries that Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine has suffered from years of headbanging: “Well, in my neck I have so much inflammation from headbanging that it’s producing this fluid. And that stuff is hardening, so my neck is starting to fuse together. In the morning when [...]

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Great New Song By Within Temptation, “Utopia”

October 18, 2009

I learned about Within Tempation, a gothic metal band, this year via the wonderful world of Pandora.  In preparation for the release of a new album, An Acoustic Night At The Theatre, the band has released a new video.  “Utopia” features guest vocalist Chris Jones.  It is a beautiful song absolutely worth sharing.  The album [...]

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Theory of a Deadman Joins the Music Fashion Project to Raise Money for Rock for Kids

October 17, 2009

Recently, I wrote a post about Tea Stain Clothing’s Music Fashion Project, which pairs rock musicians with their favorite style of Tea Stain Clothing to raise money for music-related charities. Theory of a Deadman is the latest band to join the project. From the press release: “We’re very excited to have Theory of a Deadman [...]

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Have You Thought About A “Greener” Guitar

October 15, 2009

This post is part of Blog Action Day 2009. Purchasing a new instrument is exciting.  Walking into a music store, scouring the shelves for a beautiful guitar or bass, searching for the biggest drum kit, or finding the best baby grand piano is an exhilarating moment for any amateur or professional musician.  Whenever I walk [...]

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How to Reduce Packaging Waste and Carbon Emissions with Your Music Buying Habits

October 15, 2009

The Contrapuntist is participating in Blog Action Day 2009′s topic about the environment. I’d like to share two stories from www.treehugger.com about how to help the environment by adjusting your music buying habits. Reduce Carbon Emissions by 80% by Purchasing Music Online A report put together by Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Civil and Environmental [...]

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What Does Healthcare Reform Mean to Musicians: Part III – The Reform Issues

October 14, 2009

Before proceeding, I encourage new readers to the series to catch-up by reviewing parts one & two. Is it fair to compare the healthcare industry to the recording industry?  Both are going through significant changes as a result of current economic and technological developments.   Although the symptoms of the problem within each industry are quite [...]

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Great Cover of Dream Theater Song

October 13, 2009

I was really hoping to post something a little more substantial tonight, but it just isn’t ready yet.  Instead, I am posting this really great cover of Lifting Shadows Off A Dream by Dream Theater.  Rarely do I find such a great cover, especially of DT song, but this one is worth noting.  Enjoy! One [...]

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Jill Sobule’s Fan-Funded Album

October 12, 2009

I heard a fascinating story on The Bob Edwards show on NPR about singer/songwriter Jill Sobule‘s fan-funded album. I’d love to give a link to the podcast, but it doesn’t seem to be up yet. I’ll add a link when it’s available, but until then, here’s a link to Jill’s website that gives info about [...]

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