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Putting Together A Backing Track
Ok, you have a tune, you have lyrics and you have written some accompanying chords. Do you have a band, or are you a solo artist? Do you have a producer? Do you need one?
When writing about music, so much of what needs to be thought of seems to be based around terminology and specific circumstances… for the sake of clarity, this essay will examine the HOW of putting together a backing track.
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If You’re an Aspiring Musician, CDs Still Matter
There’s no two ways around it; physical media is dying.
According to the BBC, CD sales fell by 80% in the United States in the past decade as music lovers flocked en masse to streaming services.
When you think about it, that’s hardly surprising. Streaming is convenient, space saving and - if you’re a regular music buyer - cost saving in the long run.
However, the shift away from physical media raises a question for aspiring musicians; “if no-one buys CDs anymore, then what’s the point of releasing my music on that format?”
Even though they’re going the way of the dinosaur, I think that CDs are still a vital resource for upcoming, unsigned acts. And today, I’m going to tell you why.
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Why mastery isn’t the be-all, end-all in music
How do you make it in the music business?
If there was an easy answer to this question, then I’d be more famous than Bono right now. The truth is, there’s no tried-and-true formula to musical success. But, from my experience of watching people who have – and - haven’t made it, I’ve noticed one commonality.
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Why AI Might Not Be the Future of Songwriting
For many years, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction. But, in 2021, AI is very real, and AI techniques have become increasingly important to sectors like the technology industry.
The potential applications of AI are wide ranging indeed. But, could machines mimicking cognitive functions ever replace the human songwriter?
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