Canadian Musician articles from January 2006

Canadian Musician archives from January 2006

Domination at its finest.(feed BACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2006... Dear CM, I want to thank James Linderman for his article in Canadian Musician called Harmonic Quality and Function. It was really one of the most useful descriptions of chord function that I have found. I'm not really good at harmony and...

'Good' article.(feed BACK)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2006... Dear CM, As a new subscriber to your magazine, I was delighted to find Matthew Good gracing the cover of the first issue I received in the mail. In my opinion, he does not get as much press coverage as he deserves. He is a great musician...

CD Baby.(Indie Insider)
January 1, 2006... Established in March of 1998 by Derek Sivers, CD Baby has become the largest online seller of CDs by independent artists. The genres on the site include blues, classical, country, easy listening, electronics, folk, gospel, hip-hop/rap,...

Canadian Recording Services.(Indie Insider)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... So you and your best friends formed a band and now have enough songs that you want to put to track. Not sure where to start? Contact Canadian Recording Services Inc. (CRS). CRS is a free studio referral and project coordination service....

Motorola's iRadio.(Indie Insider)
January 1, 2006... Motorola has recently announced a new service that combines the best aspects of Internet radio, satellite radio and MP3s: iRadio. The iRadio service will allow independent record labels and artists to create their own iRadio stations with their...

Apply now to Xtreme Band Slam.(Indie Insider)
January 1, 2006... Applications are now being accepted from unsigned artists who want to compete at the Xtreme Band Slam that's being held at the 24th Annual Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2006 from March 1-4, in Toronto, ON. There are 16 radio stations across the...

Sarah Harmer presents Band Aid grant, the Stones sponsor award.(Changes)
January 1, 2006... Juno Award winner, Sarah Harmer, recently presented the Centennial Secondary School of Belleville, ON, with a $10,000 musical instrument grant on behalf of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) Band Aid program. ...

TMX debuts in Toronto.(Changes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The first Toronto Music Expo (TMX) took place from November 19-20, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising for TMX, says "We're very happy with the talent on stage, the educational seminar line up as...

Important 2006 dates all musicians need to know about.(Changes)
January 1, 2006... The New Year is here and 2006 brings new opportunities for you to get your musical talents noticed by industry leaders. Check out the following to help further your career: * North By Northeast (NXNE) 2006 will be held from June 8-10, in...

Cherry Beach Sound open house.(Changes)
January 1, 2006... Recording studio, Cherry Beach Sound held an open house on Nov. 29, from 6-9 p.m. for a chance to showcase the studio and give out some great prizes. The full staff that was present included, Carman Guerrieri, Owner, Manager; Rob Natale,...

24th annual CMW quickly approaching.(Changes)
January 1, 2006... Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2006, themed: That Was Then, This Is Now! is quickly approaching. It will be held at Toronto's Fairmount Royal York Hotel from March 1-6. This year's four co-chairs are Rob Braide, GM of Standard Radio Montreal;...

Universal Music Canada signs Dala.(Changes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Universal Music Canada recently added Dala to its roster of artists. Dala was formed in 2002 as the signer/songwriter duo, Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther of Toronto, ON. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dala's debut album, Angels & Thieves...

Events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... International Association for Jazz Education Conference New York, NY January 11-14, 2006 (785) 776-8744, FAX (785) 776-6190 info@iaje.org, www.iaje.org Midem: 40th Annual Music Market Cannes, France January...

Digitech foot pedals: pedals to the metal.(ROAD test)
January 1, 2006... Today I'm reviewing four new Digitech foot pedals: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Jimi Hendrix Experience (MSRP $399) Eric Clapton "Crossroads" (MSRP...

TranzPort wireless controller.(ROAD test)
January 1, 2006... This will make recording with Digital Audio Workstations so much easier for the do-it-yourself musician/engineer. If you're tired of hitting the record button and then running to your drum set, vocal mic or whatever that can't be physically...

Applied Acoustic Systems Modelling Collection.(ROAD test)
January 1, 2006... Applied Acoustics Systems, a Montreal-based virtual instruments developer, has recently released all four of its modelled synthesizers in one very inexpensive package. The AAS Modelling Collection puts the latest versions of the Tassman, the...

In search of the Holy Grail.(guitar)
January 1, 2006... I still remember my first attempt at trying to improve my guitar tone. Years ago, I naively went into my local music store and began searching through all the new pickups that were on the market. It seemed that the more I enquired about buying...

Sound choices, Part 2.(keyboards)
January 1, 2006... This past week I had the good fortune to spend a couple of days tracking in a studio packed with vintage keyboard gear--literally packed--there's only minimal room for humans. As I was stumbling over something to get to another something I was...

Staying inspired.(bass)
January 1, 2006... I've been playing bass since I was your typical, socially awkward 13-year-old teenager. I'm now 42. That's a lot of years spent noodling about in the low tones section of music. What is it that makes me continue to play bass? Music in...

Jazz drumming in Marion Bridge.(percussion)
January 1, 2006... In Marion Bridge (Cape Breton Island, NS) jazz drumming has taken on a life of its own. Unlike many of its contemporaries or even historically adjacent interpretations of the style, in this small community out on the Mira, a movement has gained...

Developing sound and style on the saxophone.(woodwinds)
January 1, 2006... It is considered common wisdom that developing a personal sound or style on the saxophone takes hard work and years of experience. I believe that to be true, though I believe the process can justifiably be made shorter. Though some may...

Taking care of business.(brass)
January 1, 2006... In preparation for a recent clinic, I asked my university students what they wanted to know about the music business. It turns out to be a hot topic. While they are getting lots of information about how to play music, they are hungry for advice...

The history of the future of digital audio.(digital music)
January 1, 2006... Some people would have you believe that the problem with modern music is that it is run by the big corporate machine--you know, there is no art, it's all about signing the act that will make the all mighty buck. There are other "purists"...

I'm not crazy, I'm just a little (vocally) unwell.(vocals)
January 1, 2006... "I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired," sings Rob Thomas (Grammy Nominated Singer and Songwriter) of Matchbox Twenty in his song "Unwell". This song certainly contains a universal truth. I often think of this song when somebody who wants...

The philosophy of Philosopher Kings: building Castles on a level playing field.(Cover story)
January 1, 2006... "The fact that we could all get in a room together, that was the first task and once we did that, I guess we all knew that we could probably figure something out," says guitarist James Bryan of how the soul-pop collective The Philosopher Kings...

Metric.
January 1, 2006... Over the past few years, Metric has developed a reputation for solid and compelling performances, an act whose comfort level is clearly just as high on record, as on video, as on stage. On first hearing that their rhythm section commuted from...

Signing a record deal: pointers from Canadian industry professionals, Part I--getting to the table.
January 1, 2006... "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change An entertainment lawyer with the clout to change the things he can And a management company that knows the difference--and can keep me from making a right, royal pain in the ass...

Music education: don't become an old dog--learn some new tricks!
January 1, 2006... Learning anything new is always daunting at first. As a musician, there are plenty of avenues you can pursue to further your education. Whether you enjoy learning at home at your own pace, or being pushed and guided by a teacher in private...

Tossing around ideas with the Salads.(writing)
January 1, 2006... "That tambourine kicks a lot of ass!!"... I never thought I'd say that but I just did. And I meant it. I am writing this while I am at EMAC in London working on our next Salads record with producer Dan Brodbeck. The tambourine was his idea,...

Anatomy of a killer demo, Part 2--production.(recording)
January 1, 2006... Last issue we went over some of the elements of pre-production and what to do to prepare your song for the studio when making a great demo is your end goal. If you have not already delivered your pre-production materials to the studio...

EQ: friend or foe?(live sound)(Excerpt)
January 1, 2006... This has been pondered many times as we've reached for that knob or slider. If you've worked for the same act or show for a long time, you will find a certain EQ that sounded good at one time just isn't cutting it anymore. You add a little more...

Single or jingle? Turning songs into TV commercials.(business)
January 1, 2006... "Ain't singin' for Pepsi Ain't singin' for Coke I don't sing for nobody Makes me look like a joke" --Neil Young, "This Note's For You" When Neil Young released this song in 1988, his position was echoed by other well-known artists who...

Shure E4.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Shure Incorporated has recently released a new model of earphones, the E4. This is a sound-isolating device that is equipped with high definition drivers and tuned port technology. These two features create a wide frequency soundstage with...

Radial's updated JDI Duplex stereo box.(hot Gear)(Radial Engineering)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Radial Engineering has recently released an upgrade to its Radial JDI Duplex stereo direct box with the Radial JDI Duplex mk4 stereo direct box. This newest release now includes -10dB RCA connectors and +4dB XLR inputs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Korg expansion options.(hot Gear)(Korg Canada)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Korg Canada has recently announced the expansion option for the Professional Arranger series keyboards, Latin & Latin Dance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The expansion is available as both an expansion board, the PaX-EXB02, for the Korg PalX...

Mirage B[TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] Trumpets.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Mirage has recently released two new B[TEXT NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] Trumpets, the BDTR150 and the BDTR200. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Researchers at Mirage visited factories and did testing by music educators and service technicians, to...

Yamaha AES620.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Yamaha Canada has recently released a new electric guitar, the AES620 that blends vintage lines with modern features. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AES620 has a flamed Maple top on a Mahogany body and Rosewood on Mahogany neck with...

Aria SB-1000RI.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Aria has recently released the updated version of the original SB-1000, the SB-1000RI bass guitar. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Similar to the original, the SB-1000RI is fitted with the original B.B. Circuit. The active electronics have a...

Mel Bay FAQ about guitars.(hot Gear)
January 1, 2006... Mel Bay Publications has recently released three books by John LeVan that focus on the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about guitars. There is one book on each bass, electric and acoustic guitar care and setup. Each book has a chapter...

Roland V-Synth Version 2.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Roland Canada Music Ltd. has recently released V-Synth Version 2. This new system adds new features to the V-Synth such as new analog-modelled oscillators, a new set of patches, Sound Shaper, Rhythm Kit and Multi-Step Modulator. It also...

Garrison Guitars AG-300 Series.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Garrison Guitars has recently released a new series of acoustic guitars, the AG-300 Series. Like the other AG Series, this 12-string acoustic features the Griffiths Active Top Brace. It replaces all of the guitar's top braces and bridge plate...

Vater Percussions Slick Nut.(hot Gear)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Vater Percussion has recently added a new accessory to its product line, the Vater Slick Nut. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a traditional wing nut needs to be threaded and could loosen or fall off during performances, the Slick Nut is a...

Eternia.(SHOWCase)
January 1, 2006... Who: Eternia Where: Toronto What: ms. master flow Contact: Urbnet, PO Box 10617, 998 Bloor St. W., Toronto ON, M6H 1L8 (647) 271-7736, info@urbnetrecords.com, www.eternia.ca It's odd that no homegrown female emcee has broken...

Art Of Dying.(SHOWCase)
January 1, 2006... Who: Art Of Dying Where: Vancouver What: death becomes you Contact: www.artofdyingmusic.com Another rock band based in Vancouver that is making things happen. Without a major record label behind it, the winner of CFOX's 2005...

Shout Out Out Out Out.(SHOWCase)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Who: Shout Out Out Out Out Where: Edmonton What: call call call Contact: Nrmls Wlcm Records, 10027-80th Ave., Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4 (780) 993-6457, info@nrmlswlcmrcrds.com These three pulsating indie disco-tech songs are all...