Canadian Musician articles from July 2000

Canadian Musician archives from July 2000

How to apply for government grants pt2.
July 1, 2000... This issue, CM brings you part two of two on what you should know to apply for an Ontario Arts Council grant. Grants are given individually by each province, so make sure you contact the Arts Council for the province you live in. Last issue,...

Setting up your own (music) publishing company.
July 1, 2000... So you're thinking of starting your own publishing company. Well, first things first, there are a few things to be considered before making this decision. It is important to decide if it is the right time for you to set up a publishing...

Wild Strawberries wrapping up album.
July 1, 2000... The Wild Strawberries were busy mixing their new record in late April 2000, expected to be released "sometime in the summer" according to Roberta Carter-Harrison. The album, tentatively titled Twist, was totally recorded and mixed at the home...

Sum 41 unleash their power (ready to release 2 albums).
July 1, 2000... The members of Sum 41, an Ajax, ON-based band, have been busy young lads. They're on the verge of releasing two albums in one year -- a feat not accomplished by most bands. The first album, titled Half Hour of Power, featuring 11 tracks, was...

(Frank) Leahy receives Don Messer's violin.
July 1, 2000... CBC Records has recently released an album steeped in history, with one of Canada's fiddle champions stepping in to record classics originally recorded by fiddle/violin player Don Messer. Frank Leahy recently was honoured by being selected to...

Web page optimization.
July 1, 2000... Before you submit to the search engines, it is important that your Web pages are optimized for best placement. If they are not optimized, you will not receive the best placement and the resulting traffic. Web Page optimization is the...

Marantz PSD230 CD player.
July 1, 2000... The PSD230 is the latest portable Compact Disc layer by Marantz, and at first look it seems to e just another professional quality portable CD player -- just like thousands of other CD players on the market. But the PSD230 is a CD player that...

Soundscape Mixtreme 2000: digital power pack for Windows 95/98/NT.
July 1, 2000... Seven years after launching their award winning SSHDR1 Digital Audio Workstation, Soundscape Digital Technology Ltd. remains one of the most respected manufacturers of professional digital recording/editing/mixing equipment in the industry....

Audix OM-2 microphone: the recipe for buying a great vocal mic.
July 1, 2000... In addition to my other endeavours, as a sound technician I work with at least 50 different bands a year. One thing that is changing from even 10 years ago is that musicians and vocalists are buying microphones rather than renting or counting...

Octaves primer pt1.
July 1, 2000... The "perfect" octave of music theory textbooks, commonly referred to in everyday guitar player parlance as just a plain old octave, consists of the two closest notes with the same letter name -- e.g., C and the next C up or down (see Ex.1 and...

More warm-up sprints.
July 1, 2000... Here is another linear sprint that consists of a chop-building trill study. Notice that both hands hold down finger 1 while the other fingers play the trills. Be careful not to let the hands become tense. The more you play this exercise, the...

Stand out (bass should not be lost in background).
July 1, 2000... I have to share with you something I've noticed that is sad, but true. Musically, the general public expects very little from us bass players. I know some of you are rejoicing but most of you hate this fact as much as I do. That is why I've...

Read it! Play it!
July 1, 2000... Greetings! Once again fellow drummers, I would like to discuss the importance of reading music. Throughout the past few months, I worked as a Musical Director and Entertainer on a world cruise that introduced me to 27 countries around the...

Rise above the reed.
July 1, 2000... This issue, CM brings you an interiew with Dave Koz, a saxophonist from Los Angeles, CA. CM had the opportunity to discuss many things with Dave, including how to find the right reed and his practice schedule... Dave: Yesterday I was...

Studying etudes.
July 1, 2000... 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...

Make MIDI sound more human.
July 1, 2000... I have assembled a series of tips for musicians working in MIDI and digital recording medium who want to put that spark back into their creative process. If you are tired of hearing your recordings coming out "flat" or missing the human edge...

How not to become a singer.
July 1, 2000... (I thought that this issue I would vent a little of my frustration and have some fun while sharing some of the insights I've gained over the years regarding myths about learning to sing.) Since everyone knows it takes years of arduous...

Cooking up some jams with Wide Mouth Mason.
July 1, 2000... If fans of Wide Mouth Mason had been wondering what was cooking with the group, the answer arrives this July when the band serves up Stew, their new CD. Originally scheduled for a mid-to-late summer release, the record was rush released,...

Danko Jones.
July 1, 2000... If it is true that the essence of any rock and roll star is enigma, then Toronto's Danko Jones must be hoarding buckets of it in his basement. Notoriously dismissive of the whole starmaking process, he nonetheless embodies barefaced...

Natalie MacMaster (In my hands).
July 1, 2000... Out east, in Cape Breton, there are a thousand musical virtuosos playing in a thousand kitchens every weekend night. Fiddler and Cape Breton native Natalie MacMaster would consider herself lucky to be playing with any one of them. Since...

Music software 2000.
July 1, 2000... As I was writing this review, it was a startling realization that the face of music software had drastically changed over the years. It wasn't too long ago when having a MIDI sequencer was a technological miracle and sigh of relief for...

How to catch those illusive (sic) ideas.
July 1, 2000... 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...

Acquiring a sound system for your performance.
July 1, 2000... There are three different ways of having a sound system present at your next job or gig. One way is that the club or venue supplies the system; the second way would be that you hire a production company to deliver, set up and operate; and the...

Conception to completion: maximizing your studio dollar.
July 1, 2000... So you've finally decided to go into the studio and record the next "new thing," or "buzz" or whatever the hip industry term du jour may be. Before you decide to credit MasterCard as an executive producer, or cash in the RRSPs your...

Boiler plate in recording industry contracts.
July 1, 2000... The views and opinions expressed in this article are not meant to substitute for legal advise advise which should be sought in each particular instance. Introduction Standard music industry contracts are drafted for specific...

Audio-Technica 1400 Series (wireless microphone).
July 1, 2000... Audio-Technica recently announced the new 1400 Series UHF Wireless Microphone Systems. The series is designed for a wide range of applications, including live performance, places of worship, lecture circuit, public address, and aerobic...

Ludwig L90THC5 snare drum.
July 1, 2000... Ludwig recently introduced a new vintage style, limited edition Model L9OTHC5 snare drum. Finished in a white marine pearl it has a unique Top Hat and Cane design, which was first introduced in 1940. The snare drum is decorated with the...

Sonor Delite Series.
July 1, 2000... Sonor recently introduced its new Delite Series of drums. The VMS Vintage Maple Shells, manufactured with the unique Sonor CLTF (Cross Laminated Tension Free) system are extremely thin and produce a warm resonant tone with instant response...

Sabian Max Stax.
July 1, 2000... Sabian has recently introduced the Signature Mike Portnoy Max Stax. Sabian teamed up with this poll-winning drummer of Dream Theatre to create this cymbal which consists of a specially designed raw-edged Max Stax Splash or Max Stax Crash...

Slider Piano Barre (microphone support system).
July 1, 2000... Slider recently released the Piano Barre, an acoustic piano microphone support system. This device supports two or more microphones above the strings and soundboard, allowing the microphones to be positioned exactly as desired. The Piano...

WD Music modular guitar system.
July 1, 2000... WD Music Products recently launched a modular guitar system designed to provide independent dealers with their own in-store `Custom Shop.' It can be assembled over the course of a couple of evenings by those with very little or no previous...

Yamaha line of classical guitars.
July 1, 2000... Yamaha recently announced its improved line of classical guitars. The entire line of classical guitars has been redesigned for easier play, smoother fingering, expanded volume and better sustain. The new line features thinner back and...

Schecter guitar M33 model.
July 1, 2000... Schecter Guitar Research recently announced the first Diamond Series Signature Model, the M33. It was designed to the specs of Powerman 5000's guitaristMike Tempesta (M33). The M33 model is based on Schecter's USA Tempesta model, and...

UMI King Silver Flair (new additions to 2055 trumpet series).
July 1, 2000... United Musical instruments (UMI) recently announced the newest additions to the King Sliver Flair 2055 trumpet series. The new additions include upgrades for the advanced and the serious student player. The best-selling 2055T has a .462"...

Line 6 POD Pro (digital guitar processor).
July 1, 2000... Line 6 recently introduced the POD Pro, a professional implementation of POD, Line 6's successful digital guitar processor. The POD Pro offers all of the features of the original POD in a stunning 2U rack-mount system with enough connectivity...

Guyatone EDM-1 speed cable.
July 1, 2000... Guyatone recently introduced the EDM-1 Speed Cable, ideal for use with any instrument that does not have an onboard preamp or volume control, and for use with instruments that generate complex harmonic content, such as acoustic guitar,...

Seymour Duncan lipstick tubes (for slide guitar).
July 1, 2000... Seymour Duncan recently released new Lipstick Tubes for Danelectro and Strat guitars. They offer a direct replacement pickup for Danelectro guitars and a pickguard-mount lipstick tube pickup for Strat guitars. The characteristic long, rounded...

Larrivee B-02 acoustic bass.
July 1, 2000... Larrivee Guitars recently released the B-02 Acoustic Bass Guitar, designed to appeal to bassists looking for that warmer, "woodsier" sound. The bass features all solid-wood construction (not laminates), and the traditional construction...

Holly Go Lightly (Toronto folk-rock group).
July 1, 2000... Who: Holly Go Lightly Where: Toronto What: Solid, smart, modern folk rock Contact: Brenda Biseau/ Richard Flohil, (416) 351-1323, FAX (416) 351-1095, rflohil@inforamp.net Holly Go Lightly has been building a steady following...

Martin Posen (acoustic guitarist).
July 1, 2000... Who: Martin Posen Where: Toronto What: Acoustic guitar wizard Contact: 2000 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5P 3L1 (416) 782-5992, mposen@torfree.net, www.drog.com/drog Triple Heater is Martin Posen's debut CD, a remarkable...

Nathan's Flat (alternative rock band from Halifax).
July 1, 2000... Who: Nathan's Flat Where: Toronto via Halifax What: Fresh alternative rock Contact: 179 Riverdale Avenue, #2, Toronto, ON M4K 1C4 (416) 406-4498, nathansflat@hotmail.com, www.nathansflat.com Nathan's Flat is that most...