Canadian Musician articles from November 2001

Canadian Musician archives from November 2001

How to get a job in the music and recording industry. (Diy).
November 1, 2001... Remember all those lessons in high school on how to get a job and how to make a resume? Remember not paying much attention because you wanted to rock on and you were thinking "To hell with the system?" Well it's time to shape up or ship out!...

Alternative marketing and thinking: "Sparking" CD sales and buzz about your music. (Diy).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... It's always interesting when I am giving work shops around the country and artists come to me and tell me about their "new" marketing ideas. The funny part is that when they tell me their "new" idea, it's usually something I have been...

Getting financial aid: Government grants revisited. (Diy).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Anyone in the professional world of music knows the pressures and pitfalls of their chosen career. It isn't easy finding money for instruments, recording, travel and the many other expenses that come with being a musician. This is the reason...

Guess who's inducted into the Canadian Music Industry hall of fame? (Changes).(Guess Who)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... It has recently been announced that The Guess Who will be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Flail of Fame, representing the first artists to receive the honour that is more commonly given to senior music industry executives. The...

Wave gets #1 honour from SOCAN. (Changes).(The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has presented Dave Thomson and Ben Dunk with a Number 1 plaque in recognition of their song "California" performed by the Niagara Falls duo, wave. This award...

New Western Prairies CD manufacturer. (Changes).(MEHco Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Setting up shop in Edmonton, AB, privately-owned MEHco Inc. has brought the Western Prairie Provinces an in-house, state-of-the-art CD reproduction and fulfillment facility to fill the increasing demand for customized CD products, services...

Attomik finds support over seas. (Changes).(signs to German label)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... As a legendary Toronto-based indie band, Drop Kick Me Jesus pummeled the country with their music, but even a loyal fan base and collection of solid songs wasn't enough to take them to the level they wanted to be at. Digging deep, the band...

Scholarships for percussionists. (Changes).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) has announced two new PASIC scholarships in memory of Cloyd Duff and Steve Ettleson. Duff, who died in March of 2000, was timpanist for the Cleveland Orchestra from 1942 until his retirement in 1981....

NXNE showcase deadline. (Changes).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... That's right, it's already that time of year again -- time to get your applications in for North By Northeast (NXNE) 2002 set to hit Toronto June 6-8, 2002. Largely own as Canada's leading new music showcase event, submissions are being...

Junos up for grabs. (Changes).
November 1, 2001... The Juno Awards are coming and if you are a Canadian recording artist who has released a record in the past year you could be placing one on your mantel. To see if you qualify get in touch with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and...

And the Jeff Beck Fender strat goes to... (Changes).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Fabulous Jeff Beck CM Fender Givea way winner has been announced much to the happiness of 39-year-old Kemptville, ON resident, Stephen Hibberd. A long time musician, Hibberd plays both guitar and drums and recently released an acoustic CD...

'Jazz i.d.' performers announced. (Changes).(for Canadian International Jazz Convention)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Canada Council for the Arts, organizers of Jazz i.d. a nationwide competition of young Canadian jazz musicians, recently announced five winners who will perform their work at Jazz Expo - Canadian International Jazz Convention. The...

Nadjiwan gets nod from Nammys (Native American Music Awards). (Changes).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Canadian Aboriginal musician Marc Nadjiwan was recently nominated in the category of Best Pop/Rock Recording for his album Awake at this year's Native American Music Awards, also known as the Nammys. The album, Nadjiwan's third, was...

Get to know your visitors and audience. (Music Online).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Obtaining an audience and getting visitors are one of the main reasons Web sites are designed. Whether you are attracting visitors to a personal page or business page, the bottom line is that the site should somehow benefit the visitors who...

Canehdian.com (Canadian music site). (Resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Canehdian.com is Canada's Entertainment Source and one of Canada's largest Web sites dedicated to music: and specifically Canadian music. The site includes artist promotion, music, album reviews, a MP3 directory, message boards, a radio...

HTML goodies. (Resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... If you are interested in earning HTML or just looking for a certain piece of HTML code for a Web site, then visit HTML Goodies. HTML Goodies provides online tutorials on HTML topics such as backgrounds, images, frames, forms and more. This...

Indiecentre.com. (Resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Indiecentre.com is an independent label information site chock full of vital DIY information on getting your music to the masses. Visit www.indiecentre.com to find company listings, articles and information on starling a label, recording,...

Music Books Plus affiliate program. (Resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Music Books plus has recently launched the Music Books Plus Affiliate Program. Become a Music Books Plus affiliate and earn 15 per cent on every purchase your visitors make, on every item they carry. Joining is easy and free! Affiliates...

Music Week 2002. (Resources).
November 1, 2001... 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 and travel, conferences, registration, exhibitors, awards and more.

Musicplayground. (Resources).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Namco Limited recently introduced the next generation of Internet/Windows PC-based interactive music entertainment. Now available at www.musicplayground.com, MusicPlayground offers a one-of-a-kind interactive music experience for music lovers...

Music Books Plus. (Resources).(online catalogue)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 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).(Norris-Whitney Communications online)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... 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,...

Roland VS-2480 digital studio workstation. (Road Test).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Recently I went to Roland Canada Music to see the new Fantom keyboard workstation, but I was pleasantly surprised by Peter Lafferty of Roland when he gave me a quick overview of the VS-2480! Being a previous owner of a 1680 I was very anxious...

TC Electronic G-Major Guitar Processor and G-Minor MIDI Foot Controller. (Road Test).(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
November 1, 2001... I had to chuckle at first when CM phoned to ask me to review a guitar processor. Anyone who knows me is aware of my aversion to outboard gear (see my "Play Naked" article in CM sometime in 1998). But then I figured, "Perfect! I'll start with...

RODE NT1000 Cardioid Condenser Microphone. (Road Test).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Not another large-diaphragm microphone!" You probably can't help but notice the recent rash of suave vintage-looking 1" capsule condenser microphones released on the market over the last few years by both established and unknown-upstart...

Lenny Breau guitar lesson. (Guitar).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Lenny Breau developed and pioneered his unique style of playing and many musicians and guitarists today are intrigued with his contributions. There are many aspects of Lenny's playing but the area of study I would like to discuss for this...

Warm-up and linear sprints. (Keyboards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Warm-Ups These linear sprints help build stamina in two areas: 1) the left hand plays a bass boogie riff that can be quite ferocious at up-tempos; 2) the right hand has an octave trill that lasts as long as you can stand it and then...

Think wide for success. (Bass).(Orin Isaacs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... When I was asked if I'd be interested in doing another column for this issue, I was for the first time not quite sure. I thought that I've covered everything that I believed in throughout the numerous columns over the past months, so I felt...

Stop listen, what's that sound? (Percussion).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... With today's technology often the basic and most important aspects of drumming are overlooked, that being keeping the beat or the groove as it is called now days. Listening to the music, playing for the song. It appears that every day a new...

Fun with triads. (Woodwinds).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In the last couple of years I've been trying to incorporate a technique called "triad coupling" in my soloing. This is largely due to a few conversations with the great saxophonist and teacher, Pat Labarbera. In explaining the technique he...

Music and world events. (Brass).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... I am writing this barely one month after the momentous and tragic events of 9/11/01, and all that has transpired since. I, like the rest of the world, am grappling with the new reality, and am searching for direction and motivation. I find...

Sample this! hardware or software?: Part 1. (Digital Music).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In the past couple of years, plug-ins have taken on a vital role in the use of computer technology and musical software. Plug-ins have turned computers into viable and usable musical instruments. In this article we will look at software...

Capturing emotion for better vocal lines. (Vocals).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... How do you write your vocal lines? Most times it's a trial and error kind of thing. I find that when you're knocking around with a riff, and you're just sort of humming along, whatever the first thing that pops into your head is usually...

Matthew Good Band.(Interview)
November 1, 2001... How far will a band go to push the limits of its abilities, to achieve new heights? Would it play with fire? Would it flirt with the sun like Icarus in his wax-and-feather wings, drawn to the glow of creativity and the thrill of exploration,...

Leahy.
November 1, 2001... Traditional music is everywhere in the contemporary Canadian music scene. The problem is, it tends to disguise itself when it appears on TV and radio. It pokes its head out between verses or during instrumental breaks, but more often than not...

Sloan.
November 1, 2001... The darlings of Canada's indie-rock scene, Sloan has spent the last 10 years churning out records that have had critics cooing and fans clamoring. While the band has never reached the mainstream sales success of fellow Canadian rock artists...

The beat goes on. (Drum Summit 2001).
November 1, 2001... Although we've heard countless jokes told at our expense, few that tell these jokes would disagree that a good drummer is invaluable. Forget about how good the lead player is, how solid the bass player, or how powerful your singer's voice is,...

What is and what isn't. (Writing).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Film Scoring is not getting to sit in a room and play music all day. It isn't about melody, harmony, rhythm, orchestration, the Lydian mode or tritones. It is not about your gear, the number of modules you have, the amount of RAM, sample...

Recording tips: An interview with Stone Temple Pilots. (Recording).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Canadian Musician had the opportunity to sit down with STP's rhythm section, Robert DeLeo (bass) and Eric Kretz (drummer) for a chat about how they function as a rhythm section, and how they recorded the latest album Shangri-La Dee Da....

The studio engineer does it live! (Live Sound).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... One of the nice things about being a recording engineer/producer, is that my skills are transferable to a live venue where I can do live sound gigs. Many people ask me that very question: Can a person trained only in studio recording, take...

Sample Licensing. (Business).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The views and opinions expressed in this article are not meant to substitute for skilled legal advice which should be sought in each particular instance. This article will discuss some of the basic "ins" and "outs" of sample licensing....

DW steel Piccolo Toms. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Drum Workshop has recently released its new line of chrome-plated steel Piccolo Toms, available in 8", 10" and 12" sizes. Developed in conjunction with master-drummer Terry Bozzio, the drums can be used individually or in groups for...

Gator GX-40 Utility Case. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Recently released by Gator Cases, Inc. is the new GX-40 Utility Case for storing any type of gear you can imagine while taking the abuse of touring to boot. Made from ABS Plastic the rugged case easily adapts to whatever you need to...

Technics Digital Pianos. (Hot Gear).(Abstract)
November 1, 2001... Technics has recently introduced three new models of digital pianos designed to meld the sound of a traditional acoustic concert grand with the technology of the 21st Century. Faithfully reproducing an array of tones, timbres and acoustic...

Steve Vai's Bad Horsie 2 Contour Wah. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... Pedal and switch maker, Morley, has teamed up with Steve Vai to bring a new generation of wah pedals to the market. The Bad Horsie 2 Contour wah is designed for players who like the Bad Horsie sound but want the ability to change the wah...

Mia 24/96 Multitrack System. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... New from Echo Digital Audio is the solution for anyone who is looking at creating a digital audio workstation out of their PC. The Mia 24/96 Multitrack System is a professional audio interface that offers a pair of balanced analog inputs and...

Graph Tech TUSQ Bridge Pins. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... Graph Tech recently released its Martin-style guitar bridge pins made from revolutionary manmade ivory. The TUSQ Bridge Pins have the crystal clear tone ot ivory without the soft or dead spots inherent within the natural grains found in ivory...

The Piano Bar. (Hot Gear).(Buchla & Associates)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Buchla & Associates has recently introduced the Piano Bar, adding MIDI capabilities to an acoustic piano without modifying the instrument in anyway. And with the units ability to accommodate a variety of sizes and key spacings, installation...

Toneworks Pandora PXR4 Pocket Studio. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... Toneworks has recently introduced its PXR4 Pocket Studio, an ultra-compact, fully equipped 4-track digital recorder for musicians on the go. Compact and portable, it allows musicians to quickly and easily record, mix and even edit complete,...

Halion VST Sampler. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Steinberg has recently introduced Halion, the VST Sampler. The sampler features a new drag and drop navigation system that makes working with samples faster and easier than ever. Sound quality is achieved through 32-bit support and various...

eMedia Bass Method CD-ROM. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... EMedia Music Corp. has recently released the counterpart to their popular Guitar Method CD-ROM series, the eMedia Bass Method Vol. 1, suited for the beginner who as never played bass to advanced players just looking to improve their bass line...

Kinal MK21 Bass. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... Kinal, makers of hand-built guitars and basses, has recently introduced the newest addition to their bass line, the MK21. The 21-fret bass guitar's standard electronics include two pick-ups (Soaps or Js) and a two- or three-band active...

Tone Works AX1500G Multi-Effects Processor. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... ToneWorks has recently released the new AX1500G multi-effects modeling signal processor. Featuring Korg's REMS* technology for improved sound quality, the AX1500G contains new channel and effects switching options, plus a multitude of...

Samplitude v6.0. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... Magix Entertainment has recently announced the release of version 6.0 of their Samplitude recording software. The new version, coupled with its 24-bit (32-bit float) and 192 kHz sound capabilities, now offers pro media, video and Internet...

Classic Rock and Unplugged Guitar Books. (Hot Gear).
November 1, 2001... Warner Brothers Publications has added two new tomes to their Big Book Xtreme series of music books for guitar. Both the Classic Rock Guitar and the Unplugged Guitar books contain a whopping 75 songs covering the gambit of their focused...

Ludwig Psych Red Drum Outfit. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2001... A blast from the past, Ludwig Drum Company recently released the Ludwig Psych Red outfit, complete with original vintage styling and modern upgrades. The five-piece Big Beat outfit has a psychedelic red wrapped finish, and includes a 16...

Vox Pathfinder 10 Guitar Combo Amp. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Vox Amplification has recently released its new Pathfinder 10 guitar combo amp offering clean and overdrive sounds in a cost effective and compact unit. Featuring 10 watts of power through a custom-designed 6 1/2" Vox speaker, the amp...

Yamaha Xeno Trumpets. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Yamaha Canada has recently announced the release of its new Xeno Series of heavyweight professional trumpets. The new line features new mouthpiece receiver length, thicker braces between valve casings, as well as new valve stem, finger button...

Digital Music Mixer. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Changing your PC into a full fledge Club DJ music mixer just got remarkably simple. The recently released Digital Music Mixer or [DM.sup.2], from Apzu Inc., is an integrated hardware-software package that allows novices to professionals to...

Godlyke Switchmode Power Supply. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... This innovative invention recently released from Godlyke Inc. allows the user to power up to 20 9-volt effects pedals or similar devices from any standard wall outlet (100-240 V). No more wasting package after package of batteries, now...

Gretsch Spectra Sonic Guitars. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Gretsch Guitar Company has recently released the latest addition to their professional guitar series, the Gretsch Spectra Sonic line designed by Tom Jones of TV Jones Guitars. The new line offers three new models, the Spectra Sonic Lead,...

Latin Percussion Inc. Jammers Conga. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Recently introduced by Latin Percussion Inc. is the new Jammers Conga, designed for beginner learning, casual playing or street-corner jamming. In the traditional conga shape, the Jammers Conga is a bent stave, wood construction...

ChordWizard Software. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Recently introduced was the ChordWizard Software for Windows. The definitive reference for guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and other fretted instruments. The software is a compact size making it easy on the computer system as...

Pro-Mark corp. introduces new autograph stick models. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Pro-Mark Corporation has recently announced three new autograph stick models signed by Ian Paice, Jim Rupp and Charley Poole. The lan Paice Model (TX8O8LW) is 16 1/8" long with a diameter of 37/64". Created with American Hickory, it has a...

K. Zildjian Cymbals. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... The Avedis Zildjian Company recently released, or rather re-released their legendary range of Zildjian Cymbals, replacing the old version in all sizes and models. Carrying with them all new visual and sonic improvements, the cymbals have been...

Line 6 Studio Modeler Rack Processors. (Hot Gear).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Line 6 has recently announced the release of its new line of Studio Modeler Rack Processors, namely the Echo Pro, Mod Pro and Filter Pro. All single space rack units, they represent the accumulation of 40 years of stompbox and effects design...

Tiny Bill Cody. (Show Case).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Who: Tiny Bill Cody Where: Hamilton, ON What: A new and fascinating twist on the urban cowboy Contact: 245 Park St. North, #1, Hamilton, ONL8L 1L9 (905) 525-5276, tor@artgalleryofhamilton.com. www.tinybillcody.com At first,...

Mary Simon. (Show Case).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Who: Mary Simon Where: Toronto, ON What: "Organic urban pop" Contact: PO Box 183, Station B Toronto ON M5T 2W1 (905) 510-0099, fenixgirl@hotmail.com, www.marysimon.com. Mary Simon started out singing in Saskatchewan in a...

Beyond The Pale. (Show Case).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Who: Beyond The Pale Where: Toronto, ON What: Klezmer music with a modern edge Contact: 645-B Mt. Pleasant Rd. #2, Toronto. ON M4S 2M9 (416) 482-2699, FAX (416) 482-3107, info@beyondthepale.net, www.beyondthepale.net. ...