I'm not surprised the Dixie Chicks dominated the 49th Annual Grammys. Just take a look at the lyrics to their hit, Not Ready To Make Nice, vivified by a climbing melody and chord progression: And how in the world can the words that I said Send … [Read more...]
Jesse Harris Songwriting Tips Interview
Blogging has been light because I'm working on a couple of projects to be unveiled next week. Also, I'm moving to Boston September 1 and that's taking up a lot of my time. Thanks for bearing with me. :) In the mean time, I'll let Grammy award … [Read more...]
Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies
Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies: Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin, who helped shape hit recordings by the Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Bette Midler among many others, has died at age 74, associates … [Read more...]
Sly and the Family Stone Mashup Depacle. What Happened?
What is a mashup? A Wikipedia entry defines a mashup as Bastard Pop. Their definition also limits a mashup to the music of one song being combined with the vocals of another. These days, a mashup can be just about anything. Usually, a mashup is … [Read more...]
The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor
The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor: The Recording Academy announced today that mulit-Grammy winning singer and songwriter James Taylor will be honored as the 2006 MusiCares Person of the Year at a ceremony on February 6. Held at … [Read more...]
Jazz HQ: Testing in Tribute to 11-time GRAMMY Winner Michael Brecker
Jazz HQ: Testing in tribute to 11-time GRAMMY winner Michael Brecker: In tribute to Michael Brecker, the most renowned tenor saxophonist of his generation and among the most important contemporary jazz figures in the world today, the International … [Read more...]
Rollins tells what it takes to survive
Rollins tells what it takes to survive: Tenor saxophone legend Sonny Rollins, who at 75 has been nominated for a Grammy for best jazz instrumental solo, says people often ask him what goes through his mind when he's playing one of his celebrated … [Read more...]