Canadian Musician articles from September 2005

Canadian Musician archives from September 2005

Getting.(Indie Insider)
September 1, 2005... When making music is your passion, making money for your music is a dream. There are many different ways an artist can get paid, so make sure you get recognized for your work and know what your possibilities are when your signed or...

Copyright protection Music-Reg.com.(Indie Insider)
September 1, 2005... So you and your band have just finished composing your greatest song yet and you're psyched. You poured your dreams and sorrows into the piece so obviously you want to keep the copyright. By law you automatically have the copyright the moment...

Musicians ... important dates you should know about!(Changes)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Summer is over and it's time to get your musical talents noticed by getting your submissions into the following: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Canadian Music Week (CMW) is now accepting applications for the 2006 festival. The deadline for...

New Buffalo signed by Arts & Crafts.(Changes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... Arts & Crafts recently signed New Buffalo, their first international artist. New Buffalo is Sally Seltmann, a singer/songwriter/performer who lives and records in Melbourne, Australia. New Buffalo's debut album, The Last Beautiful, hit...

Colin James set to release ninth album.(Changes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... MapleMusic Recordings recently announced the release of Colin James' ninth album Limelight, scheduled to be released September 13, 2005. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] His self-titled debut album for Virgin America had success worldwide and...

Musicrypt's DMDS delivers Nickelback's "Photograph".(Changes)
September 1, 2005... Roadrunner Records in the US and EMI Music Canada exclusively used Musicrypt's Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS) to deliver Nickelback's single "Photograph". [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The process began on July 27th at 6 a.m. when...

CIRAA takes over government relations and public awareness for Indie Pool.(Changes)(Canadian Independent Recording Artists' Association)
September 1, 2005... Indie Pool recently launched the Canadian Independent Recording Artists' Association (CIRAA) as a non-profit organization to take over government relations and public awareness for Indie Pool. CIRAA is a non-profit political organization...

TMX packs everything music under one roof.(Changes)(Toronto Music Expo)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... The first ever Toronto Music Expo (TMX) is taking place November 19-20, 2005, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Hall C. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Produced by one of Canada's leading media companies, Dynamic Publishing and Events...

2005 Hamilton Music Awards and Scene festival.(Changes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... The eighth annual Hamilton Music Scene and the second annual Hamilton Music Awards and Hamilton Music Industry Awards is set to take place November 18-20, 2005 in downtown Hamilton, ON. The awards are to take notice of the music makers,...

MapleNationwide signs four new labels.(Changes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... MapleNationwide recently announced the expansion of its roster to include four new independent labels: Domo Records, Kanpai Records, Grow-op Records and Quango Records. Domo Records is based in Los Angeles. Best known for their expertise...

Events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Canadian Country Music Week Calgary, AB September 9-12, 2005 (905) 850-1114, FAX (905) 850-1330 country@ccma.org, www.ccma.org The San Francisco Blues Festival San Francisco, CA September 24-25, 2005 (415)...

Damage Control Womanizer & Demonizer.(ROAD test)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2005... Damage Control is a new player in the stomp box market but is made up of a group of engineers who learned their craft at Line 6 who are, without a doubt, the creator of some of the most innovative guitar technology of the last several years....

Cakewalk: Project5 Version 2.(ROAD test)(music software)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2005... New generation music software, in this case recording, arranging, sampling (does everything but the laundry) is powerful stuff considering $450 (MSRP) can buy you Cakewalk's second version of Project5. The new and improved version is on DVD...

Beyerdynamic drum microphone kit.(ROAD test)(Product/service evaluation)
September 1, 2005... It has always been the goal of microphone manufacturers to try to convince audio professionals that their brand of microphones is the only good one. Now we all know that this just isn't the case. You might really like a certain microphone...

So you want to be a studio guitarist.(guitar)(Column)
September 1, 2005... Although being a studio guitarist can earn you huge cash and provide a more pleasant working environment than being on the road or playing in smoky rooms, it does require quite a bit of skill and diversification. Top session gigs seem to be...

Faking it.(keyboards)
September 1, 2005... As a keyboard player, somewhere along the line you're going to be asked to stand in for a lone string player, a brass section, a drummer/percussionist, a full orchestra, or all of the above--hopefully not at all at the same time, but you...

The many faces of a bass player.(bass)
September 1, 2005... Today, I thought I would take some time and talk about the different roles of a bass player and how these roles apply to working situations. Basically, there are two ways to go. Let's say you and a bunch of buddies start meeting...

Melodic drumming.(percussion)
September 1, 2005... Greetings fellow drummers. In this article we are going to explore a unique way of playing melodic guitar riffs on the drums as well as keeping a groove to support it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting the guitar sounds out of the toms:...

My lunch with Moody.(woodwinds)
September 1, 2005... One of the great things about a jazz festival is the opportunity to meet some of the best musicians in the world and the Toronto Jazz Festival is no exception. For the general public you get to hear some great jazz, but for those of us that...

To tuner or not to tuner?(brass)
September 1, 2005... In my last column, I discussed intonation and the difficulties facing the brass player who hopes to play in tune. In this column, I want to delve a little further into the use of an electronic tuner to improve your intonation. There is some...

What's all the noise about dither?(digital music)(Column)
September 1, 2005... As one peruses the spec sheets of the latest digital audio workstations and computer software there seems to be a lot of noise regarding "Dither". Dither has become more of an issue in the last couple of years as the systems we record on are...

Voice repair: get excited! We have the tools!(vocals)
September 1, 2005... As much as I wish it wasn't the case, most untrained singers put unnecessary strain on their vocal cords and will as a result damage their voices. This is especially true for rock 'n' roll singers who often strain to hit high notes to cut...

Our Lady Peace: behind the scenes creating "Healthy In Paranoid Times".
September 1, 2005... Our Lady Peace sends out press release officially announcing the break up of one of Canada's most prominent rock bands of the '90s and into the new millennium." Relax OLP fans. It never quite came to that point, but according to bass player...

Buck 65: a vampire of his own soul.(Rich Terfry, aka Buck 65)(Interview)
September 1, 2005... It's been a long road for Rich Terfry, a.k.a. Buck 65, but this unique wordsmith with the kitchen sink approach to music is finally getting worldwide acclaim, including from the likes of Radiohead and Vincent Gallo. He tours like a madman and...

Ridley Bent.(Interview)
September 1, 2005... If tall tales and sweet rhymes, with a dash of mayhem and murder on the side, sounds like something you'd be interested in then you should check out Ridley Bent's debut CD, BLAM. It's a lean slice of what the BC-based artist calls "Hick-Hop",...

Home recording: no limits but your own.(Chad Kroeger)(Cover story)
September 1, 2005... these days, given what's possible with a small home recording rig, the similarities between what you can achieve at home vs. in a full studio probably outweigh the differences. Depending on your needs (and how much soundproofing you've done)...

You can see a lot standing on the shoulders of giants.(writing)(The Beatles)(Column)
September 1, 2005... God knows The Beatles don't need me to defend them. Their legacy is unassailable. Their music and social import and impact will surely still be recognized hundreds of years from now. Like Mozart and Beethoven. And yet my friend, Bernie,...

Recording on the road.(recording)(Column)
September 1, 2005... I thought the attention of this month's recording column could be directed to the musician who spends a fair amount of time on the road but wants to be "in studio mode" as well. The need to record sometimes coincides with the necessity of...

Thinking it through.(live sound)(Column)
September 1, 2005... Okay, you didn't get this audio job without showing some level of cranial prowess. If you don't know what I'm talking about maybe you didn't get the job! Anyway, when all the teaching is done and all the gear is up and working, there comes a...

Got song, will travel: a short summary on how to make it as a songwriter in the music business.(business)
September 1, 2005... Introduction I am approached on a regular basis by aspiring songwriters searching to start or accelerate their songwriting career. Here is a summary of the advice I usually give to the aspiring songwriter. 1. Write It, They Will Come...

Seymour Duncan Trembuckers.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Seymour Duncan is now offering their Trembucker pickup range in nickel and gold-plated covers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recommended for the bridge position, Trembuckers are wider spaced, designed to fit the string spacing mostly used...

Gemini i-TT.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... In its 30th year of manufacturing DJ products, Gemini has recently released an addition to its i-Series, the i-TT Super High Torque Direct Drive Turntable. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This turntable features a 2.2 kg/cm high torque motor,...

Roland KR Series.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Roland Music Canada has recently released a new line of digital pianos, the KR Series. The KR 103, 105 and 107 are complete with Keyboard Designer function, Twin Piano Mode and hammer action keyboard technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

LP Karl Perazzo Timbales.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Latin Percussion (LP) has recently released a new line of timbales, the Karl Perazzo Timbales. The durable LP Karl Perazzo Timbales feature steel shells and an antique bronze finish. The drums are the optimum weight to promote bright, full...

Meisel 7000A Double Bass.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Meisel has recently released a bass that is affordable enough for a student, but professionally crafted for the experienced player, the Meisel 7000A Double Bass. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meisel Stringed Instruments say that they...

Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Elixir Strings has recently released a new family of acoustic guitar strings, the Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Coated with Nanoweb Coating to protect the string's windings, they offer a sensitive, expressive...

Onori Artist Collection.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Onori Accessories has recently released a new line of guitar straps called The Artist Collection. The Artist Collection features the works of three artists who each bring a unique design to Onori's straps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

GMS wrap finishes.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... GMS Drums has recently released a new selection of wrap finishes. Available for GMS' Grand Master Series and Special Edition Series drum kits are the Black Lightning, Blue Lighting, Black Ice, Blue Ice, Lime Green Ice and Purple Marble wraps....

Sony Hi-MD portable recorders.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Sony Electronics Inc., has recently released two new Hi-MD portable recorders, the MZ-M100 and the MZ-M10 MiniDisc-based field recorders. Ideal for musicians, broadcast professionals and journalists, these two recorders offer great sound...

TC Electronic G-System.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Manufacturer of audio signal processing hardware and software, TC Electronic, has recently released a new guitar processor, the G-System. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The G-System is an all-in-one solution that combines stompboxes and...

Tanglewood Premiere Series.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Anew series of guitars has been released by Tanglewood Guitars, the Premiere Series. It's said to be a perfect fit between the Indiana entry-level models and the Sundance premium models. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All instruments in the...

Planet Waves Universal Chromatic Tuner.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Planet Waves has recently released a new tuner that is compatible with any instrument, the Universal Chromatic Tuner. This new tuner has a built-in stand that can be folded and used as a bracket to hang from the soundhole of an acoustic...

Novation ReMOTE LE.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... Manufacturer of analog modelling synthesizers and controller keyboards, Novation, has recently released a new line of USB controller keyboards, the ReMOTE LE 25-, 49- and 61-key keyboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Features for the...

VirtuosoWorks NOTION.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... VirtuosoWorks, Inc., has recently released a new music composition and performance software, NOTION. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This software allows users to compose, playback and perform their original music in realistic,...

I-CubeX Wi-miniDig.(hot Gear)
September 1, 2005... I-CubeX has recently released a palm-size hardware device that allows users to create their own interactive art, responsive environment or alternate musical controller, the Wi-miniDig. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for using...

Miles Above.(SHOWCase)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... Who: Miles Above Where: St. Catharines, ON What: classic melodic rock Contact: Corey Macfadyen, Lintbelly Productions, (905) 684-9874, www.milesabove.org Miles Above's promo package looks great (glossy paper, photo, bio,...

Tele.(SHOWCase)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... Who: Tele Where: Winnipeg, MB What: Teletoons Contact: www.telemusic.ca; myspacem.com/tele, info@telemusic.ca Managed by guitarist Glen Willows of legendary Canadian rockers Harlequin, Tele is a young band from Winnipeg...

Shelley Buffitt.(SHOWCase)(Beyond This Woman)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... Who: Shelley Buffitt Where: Orangeville, ON What: country of many colours Contact: SNR Music And Dash Music, Box 174 Station A, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z8 (519) 925 6065, shelly_buffitt01@hotmail.com Beyond This Woman marks...