It was supposed to be the complete opposite. But years into this digital revolution, the music industry seems to resemble a third world country. I’m talking about extreme gaps between the rich and poor, a depressingly large group in poverty, endemic corruption, extended decline, and the presence of pervasive, religious ideas that have little connection to reality. This industry has become so totally bi-polar, I’m not even sure where to begin. Well, how about the charts - any chart.
Wednesday, May 25
Music Business Rules
How do you get ahead in the music industry? Hard work and creativity count for a lot, of course, but unfortunately, they don't do the trick alone. In a business where personal connections matter, the impression you make on the people you meet can make a big difference. Come off as a cocky know-it-all, and no one will want to work with you. Show up late for the meeting, and give the impression that you're not professional. Be afraid to speak up and miss out on a great opportunity.
Tuesday, May 24
Origins Hip Hop
The roots of hip hop are found in African-American music and ultimately African music. The griots of West Africa are a group of traveling singers and poets who are part of an oral tradition dating back hundreds of years. Their vocal style is similar to that of rappers. In caribbean culture, griots are a major part ofcalypso music. [7] The African-American traditions of signifyin', the dozens, and jazz poetry are all descended from the griots. In addition, musical 'comedy' acts such as Rudy Ray Moore and Blowfly are considered by some to be the forefathers of rap. Alike dub music, hip hop as a DJing form started with no vocals and was purely of an electronic nature. However, the term 'hip hop' came later as it was a term invented during the days of written vocal hip hop music (rap). The relation of 'hip hop' to 'rap' is often argued.
Hip hop music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Hip hop music is an American musical genre that developed as part of hip hop culture, and is defined by four key stylistic elements: rapping, DJing/scratching, sampling (or synthesis), and beatboxing. Hip hop began in the South Bronx of New York City in the 1970s. The term rap is often used synonymously with hip hop, but hip hop also denotes the practices of an entire subculture.[1]
Rapping, also referred to as MCing or emceeing, is a vocal style in which the artist speaks lyrically, in rhyme and verse, generally to an instrumental or synthesized beat. Beats, almost always in 4/4 time signature, can be created by sampling and/or sequencing portions of other songs by a producer.[2] They also incorporate synthesizers, drum machines, and live bands. Rappers may write, memorize, or improvise their lyrics and perform their works a cappella or to a beat."
Monday, May 23
At a glimpse: Music from the decades | The Jakarta Post
After two successful years, Djakarta Artmosphere’s performances are now available on DVD. The DVD captures just how good Indonesian music can be.
The idea of putting musical acts from two different generations on one stage is brilliant.
Did you ever imagine Navicula, a group of grunge gentlemen from Bali, playing back to back with God Bless, the legendary rock band, who seem like they could be Navicula’s grandfathers?
Or, even Sylvia Saartje’s long-missed act, which made Gugun and the Blues Shelter even better performing as her backup band?
Well, for those who missed last year’s Djakarta Artmosphere, those performances are available on DVD.
Ari Lasso: ‘I’m just a lucky man’ | The Jakarta Post
Ari Bernardus Lasso, better known as Ari Lasso, has had his fair share of ups and downs in his 18-year career as a pop musician and singer.
He first set up the band Outsider when he was still in high school in Surabaya with Wawan Juniarso (drummer) and Piyu (guitarist), then later joined Dewa 19 before going solo up to now.
“What I can conclude from my tough journey through life is that I’m a lucky man,” Ari summed up recently.
The 38 year old has a few reasons to say so: He battled a drug addiction for years, which finally led to his discharge from Dewa, went bankrupt, and almost slid into obscurity.
To overcome his drug addiction, he went through rehab. When asked if he had any regrets, the economics graduate from Airlangga University, Surabaya, said: “I even feel grateful I broke down and was kicked out of Dewa. God had a special plan behind my failure.”
When he realized he was no longer part of Dewa and thus had to struggle for survival, he strove to resolve his issues virtually in solitude. “I had no close ties with, for instance, a priest or figure that could give me some advice. I was all by myself, even estranged. So, the fact that I am here now is a miracle,” he added.
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