Music Video Production Companies
Music video production companies are production companies that produce music videos. A music video is a video clip or a short film that gives a visual presentation of a song. Though music videos made specifically for television first appeared in the 1950s, the strong association between music and the video presentation of it started in the 1980s, with the launch of cable channels like MTV.
Apart from producing the video for music, music video production companies specialize in the writing of treatments for music videos, coverage of live shows, video editing, and developing video for the Internet. Music video production is a labor-intensive industry. As for any project, production of music videos begins with proper planning and design. Since there are many types of music videos, a decision has to be made regarding the type that suits the particular project. Based on the type of music video being developed, music video production companies decide on the film and video equipment that are needed for shooting the video.
The music video production association (MVPA) is the umbrella organization that brings together companies that are in the business of music video production. Together with providing a platform to share ideas and to educate its members on the latest happenings in the music video industry, MVPA tries to ensure that the member companies adhere to the highest professional production standards. The MVPA also facilitates discussion of matters of mutual concern among production companies, crews, suppliers, record companies, and any other party related to the music video industry. The MVPA Annual Awards are presented as a form of recognition to the technical and creative artists in the music video production industry.
Since 2000, the music video industry has been experiencing sinking levels of activity. With record labels experiencing declining profits, their investments into making music videos have also taken a hit. While a $500,000 music video for a band of average recognition was the norm earlier, currently such videos are budgeted at $200,000. This has adversely affected the music video production industry and the companies operating in this industry. Free online swapping of music and lax enforcement of intellectual property rights in developing countries have lately dulled the revenues for this industry.
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Walter Beasley For Her Smooth Jazz CD Review
With the release of For Her Walter Beasley makes his much anticipated debut on the Heads Up record label.
As the story goes the CDs title, For Her, comes as a result of the fact that when Walter first started making it he had just started seeing a new and special woman so it just made sense to him to call it For Her. However at some point during the process of completing the project he broke up with Her. Walter kept the title because he felt she was the emotional inspiration behind the album.
At any rate this is a Very Smooth, Smooth Jazz CD. One of those CDs that goes great with a fireplace, your favorite bottle of wine and your significant other.
The title track, For Her [track 2 and Don’t Say Good Night [track 6 are tunes that will get anybody in the mood.
On Don’t Say Goodnight, and Things Change [track 10 […referring to the break up Walter lends his vocal capabilities. Which come off silky smooth, just like his sax playing.
Smooth Jazz, and Walter Beasley fans will enjoy the mix between soul and smooth jazz on this release.
Overall this CD is a real pleasure to listen to as Walter certainly does not disappoint, and is in my opinion some of his best work.
The standout tunes are Good Morning [track 4, Grace [track 8, and Let’s Ride [track 9. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in Stuck On REpeat is track 5, Lost What Ya’ Feelin?. Very nice!
Release Notes:
This CD was originally released May 24, 2005 on the Heads Up label.
CD track list follows:
1. She’s All That
2. For Her
3. Coolness
4. Good Morning
5. What Ya’ Feelin’?
6. Don’t Say Goodnight
7. Remember When
8. Grace
9. Let’s Ride
10. Things Change
11. Playtime
To hear samples of each song on this CD go to Walter Beasley CD - For Her [ www.smoothlee.com/music-samples/walter-beasley-for-her.htm
Clyde Lee Dennis, a.k.a. SmoothLee has been bumping around on the web since 1999 and is a self described Web Head, and Life long AVID music fan. Smooth Jazz Music in particular. In addition to writing CD Reviews for I Love Smooth Jazz.com he is also the Program Director, and can be heard during his daily radio show which airs on one of the internets most listened to smooth jazz radio stations, Smooth Jazz 24/7
3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music By Ear
Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way; they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. And even after these musicians master their instruments or a particular song, playing by ear still plays a large role. Many pop and rock bands don’t play or write their songs based on sheet music, they figure the songs out by playing by ear. It’s even common among non-musicians. Ever sit down a piano and mindlessly pick out the tune to Mary Had a Little Lamb? What about grabbing a guitar and suddenly finding yourself playing the opening licks to Smoke on the Water? That’s playing by ear. You’re able to play part of the song just because you’ve heard it so often.
Since music is basically composed of 3 elements melody, rhythm, and harmony, it is logical that there are also 3 basic steps to learning to play music by ear:
1. Charting the contour of the melody. Tunes move higher and lower up and down as the song progresses. Being aware of that movement is the first step. Once you mentally define the parameters of the melody, you can then begin to hone in on picking it out on your instrument. As an example, think of Joy To The World. Weve all sung it a zillion times, but have you ever noticed that the melody moves down exactly 8 steps (an octave), then gradually moves back up in increments, then repeats the down movement, etc. The entire melody is contained within those 8 notes, so you now know the parameters of the song and can begin to pick out the melody intelligently.
2. Harmonizing the melody with matching chords. The second element of music is harmony, and you can harmonize any melody just by matching the supporting chords to that melody. For example, if the melody is a G, you can harmonize that melody by using a chord with G in it, such as the G chord (G, B, D), the C chord (C, E, G), or the Em chord (E, G, B), or the Eb chord (Eb, G, Bb) and so forth. By using your ear to guide you, you can learn to harmonize the melody of most any song using matching chords.
3. Using an appropriate rhythm that matches the feel of the song. This is usually the easiest part, since most people feel the beat and dont have to do any mental gymnastics to come up with an appropriate rhythm for a song. But for those of us that might be rhythmically challenged, just by knowing that there are basically two meters available duple meter and triple meter — that can be combined in infinite combinations, we can give the song either a 3 feeling (like a waltz or a jazz waltz) or a 4 feeling (like swing or a march or a ballad).
Playing by ear is a valuable technique for many musicians; learning songs based solely on hearing them is a great way to understand song and chord structure. In fact, a great number of rock and pop musicians learned to play their instruments this way. Instead of picking up a book or taking lessons, they concentrated on figuring out the notes and rhythms to a song until it was mastered. Then they moved on to another song. And another. Gradually, they learned their instrument just by playing by ear — and in the process learned how to effectively structure a song in that particular genre. Playing by ear is also beneficial in helping a musician develop his or her own style; sure, they’ll at first mimic the style of the song they’re imitating, but the amalgamation of the music that they’re playing by ear will help them create something distinctive, something indicative of them only.
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14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips
I was listening to NPR the other day when they did a report on tipping in the restaurant industry. One they had a list of tips on how wait staff can increase their tips.
That got me brainstorming and surfing the net for other ideas to boost tips. That combined with lots of performances at Renaissance Festivals helped me to develop my own list of ways musicians can improve their tips.
1. Introduce yourself by name
Too often musicians forget to introduce themselves on stage. Make sure you tell the audience your band name, but to really boost your tips, you should also introduce yourselves individually. Let people know who you are as an individual and you’ll see greater tips.
2. Go out into the audience with a tip jar
You really can’t be passive when it comes to getting tips. You have to walk out into the audience with some visual reference that says Tip Me!, and they will tip you.
3. Meet your audience at their level
Take the time to talk to your audience members at their level. Holding a discussion from a stage puts a wall between you and them. So instead, go out into the audience and talk to them face to face. Kneel if they’re at a table, so you’re at eye level. And if you have ayour tip jar with you, you will you will not only gain a fan, but you will also improve your tips.
4. Make your appearance personal
We wear kilts to most of our gigs. A kilt adds a very personal touch It links us to a certain culture and makes people take notice. Course you don’t have to go that route, instead find some piece of clothing that reflects your personality and you will boost your tips.
5. Recommend your favorite CD
If you have multiple CDs, your audience will always ask for your favorite. Tell them what it is. If you only have one, you can do the same by recommending other artists that you like. That adds a two-fold advantage of helping your audience find music they like and helping your fellow musicians.
6. Smile
A bright, confident smile will bring fans back again and again with lots o’big tips.
7. Involve your audience in the music with a joke or game
Next time you’re up on stage, see what happens when you joke around with the audience. Your personality will glow all the more and so will your tips.
8. Chat with fans by name
Music fans love nothing more than to be recognized by the bands they love. So do your best to remember their names. They will feel that much more attached to your music and feel like your friend. And these friends will tip you better for the courtesy.
9. Touch your audience
When you’re out socializing with your audience, touch them (in a non-sexual way). Whether you shake their hand, pat them on the shoulder or back, or just brush against them, wait staff find that that even that will boost their tips 50%. And it will yours too.
10. Use tip jars with the VISA/Mastercard Logo
According to studies done in restaurants, just seeing those logos is enough to encourage customers to tip more. I know it sounds crazy, but give it a try. You may be pleasantly surprised with the results.
11. Give your audience something in return for their tip
People love feeling like they’re getting their money’s worth. And many people don’t realize you should tip bands. So give something in return. It could be something as big as a sticker or magnet, or as simple as a business card that might include a $1 off your CDs. Or hey what about feeding their sweet tooth with a piece of candy. Whatever the case, that little gift will mean big tipping results.
12. Draw a picture
On a similar note, if you give them a business card, draw or make a comment on it. That piece will be more valuable to them and will result in bigger tips.
13. Make tipping a part of the show
Why wait until the end of the set to ask for tips. Sing a song about tipping, or get your audience involved in the tipping process by shouting something. Or offer a prize to the first tipper. But integrate it into your show and it won’t seem like you’re just begging for money, rather you’re making it fun to tip.
14. Thank your audience
No gig would be complete without an audience. So thank them for taking the time to watch you perform. They will feel the personal touch and respond when you ask for money.
15. Bonus Tipping Suggestion:
If the change is five dollars, never return a five-dollar bill. Always give back five ones. This allows the customer to tip you with some of the dollar bills you returned. You will rarely get a $5 tip and returning a $5 bill will turn off tippers. In general, it’s good to return all ones if the change is less than $8. You want the customer to have at least two ones so they can give it back as the tip.
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How To Download Music Legally
Looking for a way to Download Music Legally? I know how you feel. There are so many people downloading music illegally, that you never know who will either get caught, sued, or put in jail. It’s a real fear, and the only true way to avoid it is to Download Music Legally.
It’s extremely easy to download music legally as well. People simply don’t look for it.
The first thing you need to do is find a good company that lets you download music legally. There are many on the internet, but if you’re not sure which one to use, I have provided a link to a very good one at the bottom of this article.
Here’s some quick information on downloading music legally.
1) You don’t have to pay a lot to download music legally. All you have to do is find a good vendor, sign up, and begin downloading. It’s legal, safe, and cheap. Definitely worth it.
2) The reason it’s legal is that those legal companies have obtained licenses that allow them to sell the music at a cost. They have actually made it legal for customers to download music legally. It’s awesome.
3) The amount of music they have is simply bind boggling. The vendor I have provided below has millions of songs that you can download. It’s incredible. Plus, being legal, is amazing. You don’t have to buy anymore CD’s, and you can make your own.
4) You can download unlimited songs, usually, when signing up to a legal download system. They don’t keep you tied up with a certain amount of songs you can download - it’s unlimited. Make sure that whichever vendor you choose, has this capability.
These are just 4 simple tips that should make your music downloading life a breeze. So get going, find a good vendor and start downloading today =)
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Hip Hop Music
Hip Hop music is popular with today’s youth. The Hip Hop audience ranges in age from the very young to the seasoned at heart. The messages in the music are clear and often depict life in the real world. Most artist use their own life experiences to tell stories that reflect what their world is like. Hip Hop music is a venue that gives the artist an opportunity to tell it like it is. Many of today’s youth find that through the sounds and messages of Hip Hop they are able to see reflections of themselves and the world around them.
Although some of the messages conveyed by Hip Hop are viewed as negative, it must be understood that the lyrics in these songs are someone’s reality. Hip Hop artist sing about what they have seen and many of their personal experiences. Unfortunately, many of their experiences are not so pretty. Other Hip Hop songs carry a positive message and force the listener to think and dream beyond their current situation. Hip Hop music has taken America by a storm and it will continue to influence our youth. We must all these free expression and the growth of Hip Hop music because what we hear is relative to what’s going on in the world today.
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Violin FAQs
Violin is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has four tuned strings. It consist of a bridge, peg box, sound post, and chin rest, fingerboard, tailpiece, belly, bass bar, sound holes, and back.
Who were the great violin makers in history?
Andrea Amati, Gasparo da Sal, Giovanni Maggini, Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri, and Jacob Stainer of Absam were some of the earliest noted violin makers.
What instruments make up the violin family?
The Violin family of instruments was developed in Italy during the17th century. It consists of instruments such as the violin, viola, cello and the bass viol. Among the different members of the violin family, violin is considered the king of musical instruments.
What are the different types of violin?
Basically, violins are classified into two-acoustic or non-electric violin and electric violin. Acoustic violins are traditional violins that are best suited for novices. It has the highest tune and is considered smallest among the violin family of instruments. An electric violin uses an electronic signal output and is ideal for advanced players. Compared to acoustic violin, the sound of an electric violin is sharper. Violins are also classified according to period or era such as baroque violin, classical violin, and modern violin.
What are the typical woods used in the making of a violin?
The body of a violin can be made up of different types of wood such as maple, silver oak, cedar, spruce, sycamore etc.
What are the different sizes of violin available in the market?
Violin is considered as the most user-friendly musical instrument as it comes in different size to fit your needs. Violin comes in sizes such as 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4 or full size violin.
How much does a good violin cost?
Violins are available in a variety of price range. The price of a violin depends on factors such as the instrument’s age, skill and reputation of the maker, and its utilitarian value. A reasonable and good quality violin that includes bow, case, and rosin can be bought between $100 and $3000.
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Violin Prices
Made out of wood such as maple and ebony, violin is a musical instrument that has four strings. It is usually played with a small stick called bow. It is considered the king of the string instrument family.
The standard size of a violin is usually about 14 inches long. Today, violin that ranges in size from 15-20 inches in length are available in the market. Sojing, Ibanez, Merano, Palatino, Cremona, Belmonte, Yamaha, Fender, Glaesel, Carlo Robelli, and Fishman are some of the top violin brands.
Violins are available in a variety of price range to meet your budget. A reasonably good quality violin can be bought between $100 and $3000. Violin prices depend on factors such as the instrument’s age, skill and reputation of the maker, and its utilitarian value. Much of the violins price is determined by its maker. The price of a violin includes the cost of bow, case, and rosin. Around 20-25% discounts are offered on the price of violins.
Today, there are shops that sell both new as well as used violins. The cost of new violins ranges between $200 and $20,000. Compared to the cost of new violins, the price of used violins is considerably less. The price of an antique violin is highly arbitrary. Compared to used violins, antique violins are highly expensive and prices may extend to millions of dollars. Handmade violins with excellent tonal properties may cost up to $10,000. Its price greatly depends on workmanship and the quality of material used.
While purchasing a violin, it is very important to compare prices to ensure that you are getting the best possible deal. Today, there are several websites that provide guidelines in purchasing a violin. Dealtime.com, bizrate.com, pricegrabber.com, nextag.com, and calibex.com are some of the websites that allows you to compare violin prices from stores all across the web.
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Hip Hop Music
Hip Hop music is popular with today’s youth. The Hip Hop audience ranges in age from the very young to the seasoned at heart. The messages in the music are clear and often depict life in the real world. Most artist use their own life experiences to tell stories that reflect what their world is like. Hip Hop music is a venue that gives the artist an opportunity to tell it like it is. Many of today’s youth find that through the sounds and messages of Hip Hop they are able to see reflections of themselves and the world around them.
Although some of the messages conveyed by Hip Hop are viewed as negative, it must be understood that the lyrics in these songs are someone’s reality. Hip Hop artist sing about what they have seen and many of their personal experiences. Unfortunately, many of their experiences are not so pretty. Other Hip Hop songs carry a positive message and force the listener to think and dream beyond their current situation. Hip Hop music has taken America by a storm and it will continue to influence our youth. We must all these free expression and the growth of Hip Hop music because what we hear is relative to what’s going on in the world today.
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Hip Hop Music
Hip Hop music is popular with today’s youth. The Hip Hop audience ranges in age from the very young to the seasoned at heart. The messages in the music are clear and often depict life in the real world. Most artist use their own life experiences to tell stories that reflect what their world is like. Hip Hop music is a venue that gives the artist an opportunity to tell it like it is. Many of today’s youth find that through the sounds and messages of Hip Hop they are able to see reflections of themselves and the world around them.
Although some of the messages conveyed by Hip Hop are viewed as negative, it must be understood that the lyrics in these songs are someone’s reality. Hip Hop artist sing about what they have seen and many of their personal experiences. Unfortunately, many of their experiences are not so pretty. Other Hip Hop songs carry a positive message and force the listener to think and dream beyond their current situation. Hip Hop music has taken America by a storm and it will continue to influence our youth. We must all these free expression and the growth of Hip Hop music because what we hear is relative to what’s going on in the world today.
GMP Records, Inc. http://www.godmadeitpossible4me.com also check out http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deepcover