Is it just me or is there something addictive about these festivals? I was tied to the TV yesterday for a good portion of the morning and much of the evening checking out the Live Earth coverage. When I wasn’t watching I was thinking about it.
I was able to see a ton of different artists which is always cool. Here are some of the thoughts I had as I watched them perform.
Cool to see Roger Waters doing some vintage Floyd. The floating pig was a nice touch.
I found myself tapping my toe to Duran Duran. I feel a little dirty about this considering how much I disliked them in my youth.
I wonder if the guitar player for Linkin Park is bored to death.
Watched Metallica perform my least favorite songs by them.
I just know I heard a steel guitar during one of the Bon Jovi tunes. Does that make them country now? If I were to look for their music would I look in the country section? Just curious.
I didn’t realize that Macy Gray was so outspoken.
Like her or not there is something cool about Madonna playing a Les Paul dressed like Lucille Ball (my wife pointed that out). Even cooler is the fact that she was actually playing it. She’s a pro.
I could go on all day but I will stop. I just wanted to get out a post on Live Earth. Just didn’t feel right to not say anything, especially considering that I this is a music site.
Oh, and one last thing. I think that it is great that all of these bands hooked up to promote this worthy cause, it is way overdue, but there is something that just doesn’t sit right with me when I listen to these mega popular artists preach to me between songs. I’m not questioning their motives, it just doesn’t feel right. Here is an article I found where one of the Pet Shop Boys weighs in on Live Earth. He gives us a little food for thought next time we are watching a similar event.
I received a request to put this on the Musicgoat and after checking it out I’d be a fool not to. Not only is it cool as hell but lets give everyone involved a big hell yeah. I can’t imagine the time and effort that went into putting this gem of a video together. Check it out.
Are you thinking about learning an instrument or maybe just sharpening your skills? Check out this cool site. A week or so ago I came across this cool site. The good people over at the Berklee School of Music are offering some free music lessons.
They have a little something for everyone. You can get great instruction from these professionals on instruments like guitar, horns, keyboards and drums as well as tips on being a DJ and using turntables. You can also let them help you develop your singing voice.
Just passing this on. Jessica Brandon at IAMA sent this to me to pass this on to all of you artists out there. Check it out.
The 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include D’Addario Strings, New Music Wekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only, Superdups, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio.
IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for Acoustic artists, labels and CD releases.
Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass/Country, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada!
Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on IAMA’s compilation CD.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition and originality. All entries submitted will receive judging sheets containing comments and ratings by e-mail. This is open to any artist who has a CD independently released on a record label, distributed by a major or self released. Winners are selected by a panel of established artists and industry professionals. Past years winners include: Fertitta and McClintock, Jen Foster, David Francey (Canada), April Verch (Canada) and Millish.
Winners and finalists of the Awards will be featured in the IAMA website and e-newsletters, read by music press, talent buyers, promoters and other industry insiders. All songs submitted must be submitted must be original and submitted on CD, the artist may perform original material not yet released and written by other songwriters or composers. DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by November 9, 2007 or earlier. Check out:
http://www.inacoustic.com
Jessica Brandon
Artists Relations
IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards)
*Excellence in Acoustic Music
I would almost bet that you like a song or two from international superstar and activist Paul David Hewson. But were you into the music of Hugh Anthony Cregg? Or how about Stanley Harvey Eisen?
Who the hell are these people you say?
Well, believe it or not, they are rock stars. Check out this list to see who you know them as.
