Canadian Musician articles from January 2002

Canadian Musician archives from January 2002

Feedback.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2002... What's On Your Mind? Don't like what you're reading in CM? Want to make a suggestion? Make yourself heard! Drop a line at www.canadianmusician.com, FAX to (905)641-1648, or take the old-fashioned route and write a letter addressed...

Radio airplay 101: Commercial airplay myths. (Diy).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When talking to people who are launching their first couple of projects, invariable the same misunderstood points come up concerning commercial regular-rotation airplay. Here they are: DJs Play the Records This only applies to...

Globalize with Sonicbids. (Diy).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There is plenty to be said about a good media kit, properly put together with a nice glossy photo, a copy of your CD and some wonderful words explaining who you are and what music you play. However traditional media kits, especially when...

Kim Kuzma Canada's best online indie artist. (Changes).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The first annual Canada's Best Online Indie Artist competition recently wrapped up with Vancouver, BC's Kim Kuzma taking the win. The competition, put on by Canadian-Music.com, saw 25 bands go head-to-head over a six-week period. "The...

Rocket science on TV. (Changes).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Sorry, this isn't a return of Mr. Wizard promo. It is, however, the equally exciting news that Toronto-based band, Rocket Science, has captured the ears of producers and show watchers alike with a handful of their songs being selected for the...

Canadian ladies raking it in. (Changes).(wealthiest Canadians)
January 1, 2002... Canadian Business magazine recently released its list of the wealthiest Canadians, and not so surprisingly, a few musicians made the list. The December 31/01 issue named Celine Dion as the top-earning musician, with an estimated wealth of $295...

Neil young gets metallized. (Changes).(Neil Young)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Sure, "Cortez the Killer" was driven and "Cinnamon Girl" was pretty heavy, but Neil never quite sounded like this. Metaledge Records, out of Boston, MA, has decided to put a little metal into the mix with a unique hard rock tribute to the...

Carolyn Dawn Johnson honoured by SOCAN. (Changes).(Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Carolyn Dawn Johnson can't seem to stop her success, not that she'd want to. Recently she was awarded with her third Number One plaque from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). The award was presented...

Jazzing up Toronto. (Changes).(Jazz Expo 2001)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Jazz Expo 2001 graced the halls of the Queen Elizabeth Complex November 2-4, 2001 to much acclaim. The event brought together musicians, music industry professionals and various jazz enthusiasts for three days of mentor programs, professional...

Nelly furtado on tour. (Change).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The first quarter of 2002 will see Nelly Furtado hitting a city near you, well most of you. She will be playing a variety of venues and as per usual check your local listings or her Web site, www.nellyfurtado.com, as this information is subject...

Grand Gibson Guitar. (Changes).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It's confirmed, it's the biggest. Eleven students of the Academy of Science and Technology in Conroe, TX have officially made the largest playable guitar ever constructed, according to Guinness World Records. Masterminded and sponsored by...

CMW tuned up and ready to show. (Changes).(Canadian Music Week)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Canadian Music Week 2002 is gearing up to hit Toronto with a storm, kicking off with this year's installment of the Canadian Independent Music Awards on Wednesday, February 27. "The Indies," as they are affectionately known, were founded...

Choosing web site host. (Music Online).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Once you have created a Web site, whether it is a personal site or a business site, you will want to put it on the World Wide Web, right? But where? In order to post your site on the Internet you need a Web Server and unless you have your own...

New music Canada. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Fresh, current, recently recorded music is what you'll find at NMC (New Music Canada). Independent bands, underground DJs, and just-about-to-be-discovered artists make up the eclectic sound mix on NMC. Check it out at www.newmusiccanada.com.

Webmaster-Pro. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... If you are a Webmaster who is looking for a new site to visit for Webmaster resources, free Webmaster stuff, affiliate programs, plug-in Web content, Web site promotion, Web software, Web hosting and more, check out Webmaster-Pro at...

Canadian music week 2002. (Resources).(www.cmw.net.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For complete information on Canadian Music Week 2002, happening in Toronto on March 7-10, 2001, visit www.cmw.net. The site provides information on festival venues, hotels & travel, conferences, registration, exhibitors, awards and more.

Guitar tablature archive. (Resources).(www.mytablature.com.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Looking for free guitar tabs? Check out the Guitar Tablature Archive. You can find classic rock tabs, metal tabs, indie tabs, alternative tabs and more! The site also supplies tab resources, books and help files. Get your free guitar tabs at...

Music industry career center. (Resources).(www.music-careers.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Music Industry Career Center, located at www.music-careers.com, is a free service for music industry professionals. The site is divided into two sections - Job Seekers and Employers. Job Seekers can view and search the lob postings as well...

Music books plus. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Music Books Plus has greatly expanded their catalogue and now features online over 4,500 books, videos and CD-ROMs on music, recording, audio, songwriting, MIDI, multimedia and the Internet. You can join the electronic newsletter or request a...

The music & audio connection. (Resources).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Norris-Whitney Communications operates The Music & Audio Connection, the international online resource for music enthusiasts, musicians, music and audio professionals. Included are classified ads, products for sale, company showcases,...

Universal audio teletronix LA-2A. (Road Test).(Evaluation)
January 1, 2002... There are some pieces of musical and recording equipment that rise above the crowd to become legendary, revered by musicians, engineers and collectors alike. Late '50s Les Paul electric guitars, Neumann U-47 microphones, and Neve recording...

Shure KSM27. (Road Test).(microphone)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
January 1, 2002... For the longest time, microphone manufacturers were usually from one of two camps. There was the condenser microphone manufacturers and the dynamic microphone manufacturers. While the members of both camps understood the other's technology and...

Nord electro 61/73. (Road Test).(keyboard)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
January 1, 2002... If you're looking for a keyboard that allows you to access both vintage electric pianos and classic B3 sounds in one compact unit and allows significant real time control over a variety of faithfully recreated effects, then look no further. The...

Lenny breau guitar lesson part II. (Guitar).
January 1, 2002... Lesson #2: Understanding the Two Accentual Notes of the Chord The 3rd and the 7th degree of the chord will define the character of the chord. This is the technique of playing the changes (the chords in a progression). You must accentuate...

Adding new sounds to your playing. (Keyboard).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There has rarely ever been a player who hasn't searched for new ways to bring a freshness to their playing. My students often tell me that their playing sounds "like the same old thing." "Listen to Monk for dissonant intervals, listen to Bill...

The right tools? (Bass).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... One of the most often asked questions I get is regarding gear. What kind of basses do I play? What brand of strings do I use? Do I use effects and with what kind of amp? And most importantly does it matter? To answer your questions with one...

History never repeats ... or does it? (Percussion).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Gadd, Weekl, Keltner, Rich, Starr, Watts, Chambers, Haynes, Webb., Williams, Cobham, Peart... ever wondered what makes them sound like they do? Sure they must have spent hours practicing, honing their skills, taking lessons (in some cases...

The bare essentials of theory, practising & playing for improvisers introduction. (Wood Winas).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This is part of a series of articles dedicated to readers who want to obtain a broad understanding of the theory and the practice of performing in improvisatory settings. This series will be of relevance not only to wind players but, indeed, to...

Studying etudes. (Brass).(recommended books)(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
January 1, 2002... Etudes Etudes are the perfect place to combine articulation techniques, phrasing, dynamics, and style. There are many, many etude books on the market, suited to all levels of players. You should work on etudes that challenge you and will...

Bringing digital into the world of spinning part 1. (Digital Music).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This is part 1 of a new musical topic involving digital music. In following articles I will investigate the world of spinning in conjunction with new digital technology equipment. This will entail speaking with musicians on the in and looking...

Recording vocals. (Vocals).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... We bring you Part II of an interview conducted with Static in Stereo's front man, Todd Kerns: When you are recording your vocals, do you have any advice you can offer musicians on getting the best takes? Are there any preferred mics you...

Nickelback.(music group)
January 1, 2002... every Canadian musician would like to win a Juno Award. But nobody wants to win the Juno for Best New Group. That may seem odd until one considers that history has not been kind to those who have had this particular trophy come into their...

Amanda Marshall.
January 1, 2002... According to Amanda Marshall, everybody's got a story. Upbeat and cheerful over tile phone after an afternoon rehearsal, she talks about putting together the songs that became her latest album, Everybody's Got A Story, her third major release...

Thrust.(Canadian rap musician)
January 1, 2002... Among the vanguard of the Toronto hip-hop community there is Kardinal Offshall, there is Choclair and there is Thrust. Perhaps the least well known of the three, though probably not for long, Thrust has been an active participant in Canada's...

Music education.
January 1, 2002... So you are interested in becoming a musician. Or You're an old pro who feels a little rusty lately and could use some help. Do you have a goal you want to reach but aren't sure how to there? What do you do'? What choices do you have? This guide...

Collaboration. (Writing Round-up).(songwriting)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There's something nice about feeling the ownership over the song [when writing alone], and it certainly feeds your ego if you write something by yourself and it's successful. You certainly think 'all that's mine, and the world will know that...

To write with an instrument or not? (Writing Round-up).(songwriting)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I tend to mostly write without an instrument, actually. When I was a courier, for example, I was really having a prolific few years there where I was writing constantly, just on the job. The melody is the easiest part for me. Sometimes it...

Finding hidden lyrical ideas. (Writing Round-up).(songwriting)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When I first began to write songs seriously about six years ago, I would take a song I really liked and try to emulate it. I was missing the point--why bother writing unless you are expressing your real feelings? There is always the paranoia...

Catching ideas. (Writing Round-up).(songwriting)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The question I am most frequently asked about my songwriting is whether I write the words, or the music first. For me, it has always been the music that has inspired the words. I'll come up with a catchy riff or chord progression, and start...

Home recording. (Recording).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I'm a huge fan of home recording. Perfecting songwriting skills in a home studio is an important part of your development as a musician. It's great for learning to write cohesive parts and arrangements. There are many different options for home...

Where has all the good sound gone? (Live Sound).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Why High Technology Does Not Necessarily Improve Sound Quality Many musicians are quick to learn about and em race the latest emerging technology as it pertains to their specific craft. MIDI is an example of a system that initially, some...

Record producer agreements. (Business).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The views and opinions expressed in this article are not meant to substitute for legal advice which should besought in each particular instance. Introduction Record producers and recording artists should be mindful of several major...

Mark Knopfler signature Martin Guitar. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... C.F. Martin Guitar & Co. Inc. has recently honoured legendary Dire Straits' guitarist, Mark Knopfler, with the Martin HD-40MK Mark Knopfler Signature Edition Model. After over a quarter of a century finely funing his abilities as a...

Cakewalk plasma loop software. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Cakewalk, developer of music and sound software for Windows, has announced the release of Plasma, the first loop-based music creation and remix software to integrate audio and MIDI composition, DXi software synth plug-ins and...

Peavey delta series. (Hot Gear).(acoustic guitars)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Peavey has recently unveiled their atest series of acoustic guitars designed to pay tribute to the Mississippi Delta. Crafted from Spruce and Mahogany with Rosewood fretboards, the Delta Series feature sealed die-cast tuners and compensated...

DW gong bass drum. (Hot Gear).(drums)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Drum Workshop has recently released its new Gong Bass Drum, which is available in any of DW's FinishPly, Satin Oil, Lacquer or Exotic finishes. The 20" drum features a Collector's Series, over-sized, 10-ply, all-maple shell for increased...

MT-4 stand-up bass. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... The Entertainment Music Marketing Corporation (EMMC) has recently released the MT-4 Bass featuring a fully carved, Romanian Spruce top for superior sound quality as well as a professional up-scale look. Made from premium European woods, the...

Korg EC-120 concert piano. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Korg has recently released the latest addition to its Korg Concert Series Piano line -- the EC-1 20 Concert Piano. The 88-key piano features the latest sounds from Korg's professional voicing technology. The 32-voice EC-1 20 delivers...

Gator ATA flight cases. (Hot Gear).(guitar cases)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Gator Cases' has recently released their new ATA series of guitar cases. Manufactured of durable military-grade polyethylene, the cases are designed to withstand all the hard hits and elements encountered during airline transport. Lighter...

SY-PA l00 personal music PA system. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Panasonic recently released the SY-PAl00, a personal music PA system that amplifies, mixes, records and offers accompanying rhythms and chords. Designed with the individual musician or small group at heart, the SY-PA100 contains a built in...

Band-in-a-box 11 for windows. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PG Music Inc. has released the latest version of their popular Band-in-a-Box intelligent music software for Windows. Version 11 contains over 50 new features including MIDI File Chord Wizard, jazz music fonts, Direct-to-Disk audio rendering,...

Guitar basics on DVD. (Hot Gear).
January 1, 2002... Newly released from Warner Bros. Publications are two new DVDs for guitar basics, Acoustic Guitar Basics and Electric Guitar Basics, both part of the Ultimate Beginner Series by Keith Wyatt. Both discs are broken down into two steps, the...

Fat ass acoustic sound pickup. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The FAAS (Fat Ass Acoustic Sound) Pickup is the latest release from Graph Tech Guitar Labs, allowing any electric guitar to produce warm, realistic, studio quality acoustic sound. Custom engineered piezo crystals are strategically implanted...

Native instruments FM7. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Native instruments has announced the release of the PC version of FM7 FM synthesis. The FM7 can read the complete sound library from the classic FM synths as well as add distortion and filter operators, extensive modulation capabilities, a...

Kangaroo amp covers. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A fitting name for amp covers with large exterior pockets, Kangaroo Covers are custom-made amplifier covers made with 1050 denier ballistic nylon or 32-ounce, heavy-duty textured vinyl. Perfect for protecting your amp and storing cords and...

Xone:02 scratch mixer supreme. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Providing DJs with a top of the range, fully featured 2-channel pro quality mixer, Allen & Heath has announced the release of the Xone:02 aimed at the scratch/battle market, but easily capable of fitting into any mixing style. The unit...

Tree works chimes' multi-tree. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TreeWorks Chimes has announced the release of their new Multi-Tree, which combines chimes, a triangle and a finger cymbal. The Multi-Tree was designed to cut down on the amount of gear a percussionist needs to carry. It features a four-inch...

Superscope PSD300. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Superscope Technologies has recently released the PSD300 CD Recorder and CD Player with Performing Arts Controls. Designed for live recording and music rehearsal, the unit features a built in microphone and speaker for all-in-one recording and...

Grand concert select h series ligature. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Rico International, manufacturer of woodwind reeds and accessories, as recently released the new Grand Concert Select H Series Ligature. Designed as a retro version of the popular Harrison ligature, the H Series was developed through intensive...

Savage Rudimental Workshop. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Matt Savage has recently published the Savage Rudimental Workshop, a resource for developing total control of the 40 Percussive Arts Society Rudiments, which has been designed to be used by all levels of percussionists helping them gain...

Meinl classics line. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Meinl has recently released their Classics Line of ready matched cymbal sets. The first is a medium set, which consists of 14-inch medium hi-hats, a 16-inch medium crash and a 20-inch medium ride. The second set is a powerful set which...

Guyatone PT-21 tuner. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Designed with size in mind is the new Guyatone PT-21 palm size chromatic tuner. Through the use of a reusable adhesive pad the unit mounts directly to any instrument without the need for wires or cables. The lightweight tuner contains five...

TCM (Terry C. McInturff Guitars) Taurus Sportster. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Newly released from Terry C. McInturff Guitars is the TCM Taurus Sportster, of similar design to the Taurus Standard with a few new features. The Sportster sports a Mahogany top and is available with a stop tail piece and fixed bridge as...