Home producers can produce professional sounding content using minimal equipment and planning. Here are a few helpful hints to keep in mind when creating at home. Recording and mixing skills are crucial, but it’s also vital that background noise be kept to a minimum. Air conditioners, refrigerators, fridges rattling open & close, pets barking etc […]
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Soul Surfer, released in 2011, tells the true story of champion surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost an arm due to a shark attack. It features 22 songs by artists such as Britt Nicole, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Two Door Cinema Club and Bla Pahinui on its soundtrack. Surfing purists have long been known as “soul
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Electronic music from the ’80s produced some timeless tracks. Some even go on to influence current genres like Hip Hop, Post-punk, Techno and Ambient music today. Gary Numan began experimenting with synthesizer equipment and created his iconic track, considered an early landmark of electronic music. ‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Bambaataa was already an
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Deliverance’s iconic banjo scene has become one of the hallmarks of cinema, featuring Ronnie Cox performing with local inbred mountain kid (“dueling banjos”). The song in question was called “Dueling Banjos.” This scene illustrates how deeply-held cultural divisions can run in America and how those gaps can breed hostility and fear on both sides. The
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Dusty Springfield’s silky vocals and its philosophical message — hallmarks of soul music— capture love and loss with poignancy that transcend genre. This classic of soul music will always remain relevant. Northern soul was an unregulated genre that didn’t follow an official canon; any song discovered during a DJ buying trip could fall under this
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When it comes to dance music from the 70s, some classics remain relevant today. “Play That Funky Music” by KC and the Sunshine Band remains an infectious disco-funk tune that still gets people moving today. This song starts off slowly but sensuously to set the mood physically and emotionally before quickly transitioning to an energetic
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During the 1950s, African and white musicians lived closely together and melded their music styles. This combination of European instruments with African musical traditions gave rise to rock ‘n’ roll. This form of music addressed contemporary events and challenged conventional ideas, yet many parents were alarmed at its rebellious spirit and aggressive energy. The 1950s
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The 1990s were an important era in hip hop’s history. Here is a selection of iconic songs from this decade. Naughty by Nature’s playful anthem about sexual infidelity features a fun jingle-like beat, making for an exciting yet timeless song. West Coast Gangsta Rap was an immensely popular genre in the 1990s, as evidenced by
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Before the fifties, there was little opportunity for female solo country artists. Kitty Wells revolutionized this situation when her groundbreaking record, an updated take of an old traditional song, made her famous and set an important precedent that would later influence artists such as Loretta Lynn. Lefty Frizzell’s song depicts this change. Country music in
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“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” is sure to get people up on their feet dancing and singing along, making it the ideal song for your dance playlist. This fun and energetic track will get everyone moving! Everyone knows this timeless dance tune with its infectious beat and captivating chorus – it never fails to bring people
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