How to Record Music at Home
Adam Hartwick (AudioPlace. net, SuperStrainMusic. com)
Technology, specifically home recording, has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past few years. Thousands of dollars of equipment and years of schooling were once required to produce professional sounding recordings, but no more! There are many examples of powerful, easy to use software, which make it easy and convenient to multi-track record in the comfort of home. The software has become relatively cheap and in some cases free, however this is only one piece of the puzzle when building a home studio. The computer is the most important part of this puzzle and by far the most expensive, but who doesn’t already own a computer in this “point and click” world? Computers are as common as television sets and telephones in most American homes so I am going to assume that you at least know someone with a computer and have basic computer skills. So with this in mind lets look at a few essential pieces of the home recording puzzle.
Now lets look at the individual pieces in more detail.
Now with a little trial and error, you will soon be proficient at multi-track-recording and will no longer need to spend $60+ an hour at a studio to share quality recordings of yourself or of your band. It has been an extremely fun and rewarding hobby for me not to mention somewhat lucrative. Once you become proficient at recording, you can charge others bands to record at your home studio. You can also run your software with a laptop, which allows you to create a mobile studio. Start asking bands in your area if they would like you to record their next demo album or record their live show for a small fee. With a small investment in hardware, software and time, you can begin to earn money for doing something that you love in your free time!
Now that you have the equipment and knowledge, you can also begin to collaborate with other musicians from around the world at www. SuperStrainMusic. com or AudioPlace. net Record your own tracks and let others add their talents to your music or help others finish their songs by adding your newly found talents… Experiment, contribute, collaborate, and make music with the world!
So, I heard this really good song when I got the album. Obviously, it was this song (don’t get me wrong, the others are damn good too, but this feels my mood, currently.) I saw that the previous video -made by someone else, i forget who- was removed and that pissed me off, so I uploaded my own personally. Not as good, but eh. Obviously, I don’t own the song, artist, or anything aside from the album. If you assumed I did, you’re either a retard or the YouTube staff or maybe the douche-bags at the record company. You’re not here to see my rant though, so enjoy the song. Rock on, long live Alice Cooper. lml Lyrics ————– Somebody told me love’s a beautiful thing And when I found it all the bells would just ring The sun would shine and all the birds would sing Then I met you I searched the planet for that magical girl I walked a million miles all over the world I found the oysters, but never the pearls. Then I met you… I can’t eat I can’t sleep I feel sick I’m so weak Love should never feel like this I must be doing something wrong I’ve never felt this way before Walk in the bathroom and I take a deep breath Look in the mirror and it scares me to death Look like a junkie that`s been strung out on meth Since I met you I can’t eat I can’t sleep I feel sick I’m so weak Love should never feel like this I must be doing something wrong I’ve never felt this way before Love should never feel like this I must be doing something wrong I never felt this way OH-NO Oh, ignorance …
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Like learning anything new, learning to read the musical alphabet is much the same. With the will to learn, the patience to try and the determination to follow through, learning to read music is not that difficult. Of course, not everyone learns the same or wants to learn, which may make it seem that learning to read music is hard to do.
Some easily pick up how to read music on their own by way of theory books, instructional websites, learning manuals, or one of the many other self guided learning courses offered these days. The good old fashion piano teacher has to be the best choice though, especially for students requiring more structure and face to face instruction than a self taught program may offer. Most piano teaches are registered with the Royal Conservatory of Music and teach techniques and theory registered with the Conservatory. If you are planning a career involving your musical training, a teacher of this sort will be most beneficial to you. The best and easiest choice for which type of musical learning will work best for you depends wholly on your individual preference.
One of the best tricks to help children (and the big kids at heart) find it easier learning to read music is to find rhymes or easily remembered sentences to match the notes, scales or sets on each the bass and treble staffs to use as memory tricks. Once the basics of this new language are understood the student then moves on to the more complicated theory of it all. The notes and theory soon start to make more sense as the two seem so correlated. To be able to sit looking over, what to some might seem as six sheets of scrambled scribbles, and hear a symphony roar in your mind with not a sound in the air, is a magical experience. Once you learn to unscramble the scribbles, notes of different lengths, slurs, rests, fortes and codas unravel themselves to create a beautiful piece of music to express this beautiful form or art.
So, is it hard to learn to how to read music? No, but yes it can be. A child that may not be interested in learning to read music will guaranteed make if extremely hard, if not impossible to learn. On the other hand, an older child or adult with the interest to learn this new skill should not find it difficult at all. As a child pushed through many years of piano and music theory lessons, I thought it painstakingly difficult at the time. After the hours spent learning this language with fingertips hard on the keys, whether it really was or was not difficult, I am so thankful for the lifelong skill I learned.
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One of the main contributing factors to a movie’s success is its soundtrack. Music is an essential element in most plays and dramas. Shakespeare made efficient use of music in his famous plays. Movie makers realize that a lot of the movie’s business at the box office depends upon the music recording. There are many ways to incorporate songs in a movie. Musicals are one genre which is exclusively based on songs and lyrics. However, even if it is an action movie, filmmakers find ways to include some soundtracks into it.
In fact, Bollywood films are renowned for the excessive song and dance sequences they have. Hollywood movies too use orchestral or synthesizer score or even a new hit song to add to the interest element. Sometimes a movie’s popularity is increased by its musical score. Celine Dion’s “My heart will go on” for Titanic stayed on in public memory long after the movie left the cinema halls. The soundtrack of Love Story is one of the most enduring ever, and who doesn’t download music from Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Many a times, blockbusters become classics because of their excellent scores. Hence, composers and song writers are in great demand in Hollywood.
There are different types of motion picture music. One is the underscore category like the score for Steven Spielberg’s E. T. Another is the category of original recording like “Hungry Heart” for the movie Perfect Storm. Finally there is the song that is written especially for a movie like “Over the rainbow” for the hugely popular Wizard of Oz. Each of these types is used frequently in movies and requires different recordings, contracts and royalties.
Songs are used in movies to show all kinds of emotions. A romantic setting is enhanced by an appropriate love song. Similarly music has been used to make people laugh and cry. In fact the story itself can be narrated through cleverly inserted songs. Moreover, with a great background score, emotions and dialogs acquire more significance. If a producer wants to use an existing soundtrack for his movie, he can do so by negotiating with the music producer. Often, a pre-existing, hit song can help create the mood required in the movie. The soundtracks of many movies come out and go on to become huge hits in their own right. These days with digital music recording, adding new songs to movies is becoming easier.
My Fair Lady was a complete musical whose main claim to fame was the witty use of lyrics to show every mood. Similarly, Chicago and Moulin Rouge used songs and extravagant dances to create the required atmosphere. Even if the movie does not use songs every other minute, it will show action with a background score playing regularly. Who can forget the scenes of Psycho with the spine tingling music in the background? The audio mastering was such here that the score heightens the audience’s fear and any time one hears the music he quickly associates it with Psycho. Such is the power of appropriate music in cinema!
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Ahhh, the sweet sound of a vinyl record playing your favorite music. Some say that there is no better way to listen to their music. Yes, vinyl records have made a triumphant return to the music arena, with sales over the last few years on a steady increase.
However, opponents of the format may point to the delicate nature of vinyl, records do require due diligence and upkeep in order to keep them sounding their best. But if you maintain a vigilant ritual, vinyl records can last many decades, so the records that you own right now can conceivably be passed down through generations of music lovers. And the bonus for properly maintaining your records is enjoying a crisp, clear playback each time you spin your turntable.
Let’s explore some relatively easy ways to properly care and maintain vinyl records so they can be listened to and enjoyed and also to help preserve their resale value for years to come:
Never touch the grooves
When handling records, treat them with loving care, hold them with two hands around the outer edges of the record; never allowing your fingers to touch the grooves. A simple method to alleviate this potential problem area would be to invest in some disposable plastic gloves, like the ones used in food preparation. Then, one can easily manipulate the record playing process and take the fear out of handling records.
Know the enemies of vinyl
The environment in which your records are stored is very important to a long shelf life. If you want a long shelf life for your prized recordings, keep the records away from dirt, dust, smoke, fingerprints, and oils from human skin as well as faulty phonograph needles. Never stack your records on top of each other, albums should be stored vertically. Avoid storing them too tight as it can lead to ring wear on the cover or sleeve and cause unnecessary stress to the record’s materials, surface and label, often resulting in warps and contact damage. Additionally, the records should be stored in a low humidity setting with a temperature between 60 and 70 degrees if possible. Obviously, it is imperative to keep your treasured vinyl away form heat sources such as sunlight, heater vents and even lighting. Avoid dusty environments and if possible store the records in a relatively airtight container such as a cabinet with doors or sealable boxes or bins.
Protecting your records and LP jackets
There are different opinions on this, but it is recommended by most to remove the original wrapping from the manufacturer, the dreaded shrink wrap, as this may shrink over time; eventually warping the jacket or possibly the record. A note of caution, however, some of the stickers or promotional information on this shrink wrap may actually make the album more valuable if left on; so use discretion when removing the shrink wrap. It is recommended to replace this wrapping with a high density polyethylene outer protective sleeve.
There are several vendors where one can buy these protective outer sleeves, but one that offers many different options for record collectors is a well-respected vendor www. bagsunlimited. com. Bags Unlimited has been in the collection protection business since 1975 and are the #1 choice of collectors for storage, display and shipping products for their collectibles. BagsUnlimited. com stocks record bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester (Mylar). All three of these materials have passed the Photo Activity Test (P. A. T. ) certifying that they are safe for long-term storage and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils, and other airborne pollutants.
“We carry multiple types of poly sleeves, varying in thickness and record jacket sleeves that come with a re-sealable flap, depending on the collector’s choice,” explained David Street of BagsUmlimited. com. “We also stock 2 mil and 4 mil sleeves that are manufactured of archival polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Mylar is extremely clear, inert, 100% acid-free and considered to be the most archival of all protective sleeves. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test and Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Our polyester material has been approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. ”
It is also very important to have clean, acid free inner sleeves to protect your records with paper sleeves being the most practical. Some recordings were issued with inner sleeves that have acidity issues, which over time, could damage the vinyl records that they hold. Additionally, some sleeves may be viewed as collectible, so it’s best to save them as part of the album package.
“We are the manufacturers of our paper sleeves and therefore have control over the sizes and materials used. Being the manufacturers also insures that the sizes are true, the holes are centered, and the seams are well-glued,” stressed Street. “Investing in quality sleeves for your records is one of the most important care tips for long lasting vinyl. ”
Storing your records in boxes can also add to the preservation process in many ways according to Street:
“Bags Unlimited boxes are the Standard of the Industry. Storing your records in our boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them,” Street stated. “Our boxes are super strong, properly sized and stackable. They come with 3″ deep sturdy covers and die-cut handles that can be in the open position for carrying or closed position for storing.
Cleaning and maintaining vinyl records
The most important aspect of owning and playing vinyl records is to keep the records clean. Due to the chemical nature of vinyl, they attract dust and dirt. This is caused by vinyl’s tendency to build up static electrical charges which attract small particles of dust which land in the grooves. These particles will cause “pops” and “clicks” as the record plays.
The cleaning of records should be performed before and after playing. This will ensure the best possible playback, and also prepares the record for “dust free” storage. It’s highly recommended that a record collector have on hand some sort of carbon fiber brush (there are many varieties of brushes available). Carbon fibers are used to help disrupt static buildup while brushing relies on the vibration of the almost microscopic carbon fibers to clean the grooves and remove dust and dirt. It’s recommended that the turntable be running while brushing rather than holding the record in your hands because this will result in a smoother, more consistent cleaning motion.
Some people get so intensely careful about cleaning their vinyl records, they often forget about keeping the needle clean. Since the needle is constantly tracking in the groove of the records, it attracts large amounts of dirt and dust particles and must be cleaned. When not properly maintained, the needle may not vibrate fully and may not rest in the bottom of the record groove; resulting in decreased sound quality and other audio problems. Needle maintenance supplies are easily obtained, for instance, the aforementioned BagsUnlimited. com sells an inexpensive “Stylus Care System” which includes a special cleaning fluid and a dense nylon brush to maintain a clean needle.
Obviously the turntable surface should be kept clean of dust and static. Most newer turntables come equipped with a rubber or antistatic felt surface. A great way to clean both the needle and the turntable area and also keep the carbon fiber brush clean is with condensed air in a can, which is available at any electronics retailer; just spray the area before and after playing your records for a continued dust free environment for your audio treasures. Taking this one step further, BagsUnlimited has in stock a unique antistatic solution, as Dave Street explains:
“We carry a portable antistatic, ionizing air gun to use with the condensed air dust remover and it will significantly boost the ability of canned air to remove dust from static-prone areas. This ionizing gun effectively neutralizes static charges in vinyl, plastics, glass, films, Mylar and other items that hold static charges by creating a flow of ions that neutralizes static charges and releases clinging dust. The gun easily snaps onto any type of nonflammable canned air,” explained Street.
There are many cleaning solutions that can be used to ‘wet’ wash a record and it really is a matter of personal preference as to which one to employ. In the old days, when record were made of shellac, they could be cleaned with a mild solution of regular soap and water (always use distilled water as tap water often contains too many contaminants) and this was the preferred way to maintain the old 78 rpm records. Never use the new cleaning solutions on 78’s because they are alcohol-based and can dissolve shellac recordings and will ruin these types of records.
Speaking with Dave Street again, they sell several kits of various sizes to help keep record clean.
“We recommend the ‘Groovy Record Cleaning Kit’ and each kit comes with micro bristled cleaning brush; cotton cleaning cloth, various sized bottles of GROOVY Cleaning Fluid which is Bags Unlimited’s own Record Cleaning Fluid, and is specially formulated for its deep cleaning, antistatic, residue-free properties. ”
It’s also recommend not storing the vinyl inside the record cover but instead slip the vinyl (protected by the inner sleeve) behind the cover with both protected by the outer sleeve, because storing the vinyl inside the cover may eventually create seam and/or spine splits. Over time the weight of the record could possibly cut through the binding.
The reward
This article was not written to exemplify how hard it is to maintain vinyl records; on the contrary, these are very simple tasks and often become mundane and second nature after time. But the reward is so great-the preservation of your prized collection and the coupdeville- the best possible sound reproduction that is humanly possible. With proper care and diligence, these historic audio treasures will last a lifetime or two, giving vinyl record owners many hours of listening bliss.
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When it comes to searching for divorce records, there are now many more resources than ever before. Once there was a time when you could only get these types of personal records from the building that held the records, even though they are considered to be public record.
Today that has changed with the growth and evolution of the Internet. You can now find these public records like divorce records, marriage records and more online. You can use these Internet databases to help you find divorce records on almost anyone in the United States who has ever been divorced.
But with so many different types of services now available out there, it brings up the question of which one to use. There are free divorce record databases and paid ones. So how do you choose from free or paid divorce records? Is this one of those cases where you get what you pay for? It is better to pay for a more expensive record to obtain better results?
The truth is this isn’t always the case. More expensive doesn’t equal better or more quality results and there are many free services that can give you a great deal of information. This is to say that you might find a free service that provides you with exactly what you need and you don’t need to pay a dime. If it’s a quality and dependable service database, they may have what you want and you don’t even have to pay.
However, you must make sure it is a quality database which is secure, updates often and contains accurate search information so you know that you can trust in the results you are getting. Online searches can greatly streamline the entire process of getting divorce records. Searching from your home or anywhere else you can get online makes it fast and easy. This also means it’s easier for professional people who need to obtain information on someone’s divorce.
It’s important to understand how the divorce records are gathered if you want to be certain you are getting yours from a trusted source. Each state has different specifics regarding exactly what goes into a divorce record but you can typically find information related to the divorce. For example, the names of the individuals getting divorced, the state of the divorce and possibly the reason for the divorce.
Sometimes paid searches give you additional information over the free searches such as whether or not there were children involved, if there was alimony or child support ordered and if there were assets divided and how they were divided. Paid divorce records are often more confidential and more detailed. They are often updated more regularly and have more credibility with the details. A free report can still give you basic information regarding the divorce and if this is all you need, then it will do you just fine without paying money.
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Searching the web for public death records does not have to be a long and difficult process. When you learn how and where to search, you can begin searching in no time at all. Whether you need to search for one record in particular or you want to search for multiple records, it can help to find a quality site to search from and to do your research on how to complete a successful death records search.
You may already have the papers involved in the death of someone close to you but what if you lose them? Because death records are not something we normally pull out and look at on a regular basis, it’s certainly possible that this can happen and you can lose the records. In this case, you will need to get them again. If you need them in a hurry, this can be especially frustrating.
But the Internet has a new solution to this. You can use an online database to help you find the death records you need as soon as possible. In many cases, you can even have them in a matter of minutes from when you begin your search. They can be quick and easy to find and you will have one less worry to deal with.
Most of the sites that are available on the Internet for genealogy won’t give any personal information regarding living people for privacy reasons. However, once a person has become deceased, you can obtain a great deal of information about them.
Death records will tell you the name of the deceased, date of birth, date of death, spouse information, other family’s information, obituary/death notice, cemetery location, cause of death, death certificate and much more. There are many ways you can make use of this information once you learn how to obtain it with ease online.
Many people turn to online databases to help them find information about their ancestors or someone else they are searching for death records for. The biggest advantage to this is that it is so easy. You don’t have to be located in the state that you are looking for records of. You can search from anywhere else in the world as long as you have an Internet connection.
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With many of these databases, you can get almost instant results. If there is a death record that meets your criteria, you can bet you will find it. The best part is that it can all be done from the comfort and privacy of your own home. You can just search for what you want, with no questions asked.
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