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#Musicians

Erika Autumn
6 hours ago

I would love to start working with other #trans #musicians on the #fediverse

I'm a #singer #songwriter and #producer and I make #IndieAlternative #SingerSongwriter and #Experimental #Indie #Rap

I also #design my #artwork from either my own #photography or #DigitalArt drawn in #Krita
...and I #WebDesign my own #website in #HTML and #CSS

#collab #musician

A Passion for Jazz!®
12 hours ago

♪♫ "#Jazz #music never ends... it just continues."
- Sonny Rollins
#sax #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations9.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
16 hours ago

♪♫ "Enjoy what other people do & learn from them."
- Buddy Childers
#jazz #trumpet #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations2.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
18 hours ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Tal Farlow, Tina Brooks, Mel Martin, Anthony Ortega, Jon Balke, Don Murray & Royce Campbell born 6/7
#musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
1 day ago

♫♪ "#Music represents nature. #Nature represents life. #Jazz represents nature. Jazz is #life."
- Sonny Rollins
#sax #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations9.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
2 days ago

♪♫ "They'd be standing up there on stage with mouths wide open. Goddamn, Bird was playing some shit back then."
- Miles Davis
#jazz #musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
2 days ago

♪♫ "We don't talk #music. We just play."
- Monty Alexander
#jazz #piano #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
2 days ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Grant Green, Monty Alexander, Al Grey & Jimmie Lunceford born 6/6
#musicians @jazz

The Conversation Africa
2 days ago

The overthrow of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie in 1974 led to violent conflict that had a particularly heavy impact on musicians.

https://theconversation.com/ethiopias-musicians-fled-the-country-after-the-1974-revolution-how-their-culture-lives-on-206214

#musicians
#ethiopia

Amadeus Paulussen
2 days ago

Can any of you #linuxaudio #musicians or #developers eventually help me with this? AudioThing #plugins can't access preset data when run inside a #flatpak #daw. https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxaudio/comments/13g43h3/presets_not_working_with_audiothing_plugins_on_my/

KydiaMusic
2 days ago

And I don’t even presume they are doing it as a pretext to hitting on me (usually if they’re going to do that, they just feign interest in my music, sadly). I think it’s mostly about assuming women are more willing to help them achieve their goals even if said woman is not their mother, girlfriend, or wife. 🙄

#Music #WomenInMusic #MusicProduction #Musicians #EmotionalLabor #Feminism #Songwriting #WomenMusicians #WomenExistingInPublic #SocialMedia

KydiaMusic
2 days ago

I have no indications that I give any kind of #MusicLessons, yet I have mostly guys asking if I could give them lessons.

One guy asked about acoustic #guitar lessons (“for his daughter,” lol) on Instagram, where I don’t have guitar even listed as an instrument I play, and neither of my 2 releases include #acoustic guitar.

Male #musicians, do you get women (or other guys) asking you to give lessons when you don’t advertise yourself as a #music teacher? #Musician #MusicProduction

Vlad Masslove
2 days ago

Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor) on crafting Meteora, songwriting, and the art of vocal production.
#Music #musicproduction #vocals #Songwriter #Musicians via https://publme.space/reactions/v/22683 https://publme.space/reactions/v/22683

Pachacutec
2 days ago

Playing guitar makes me feel so alive and whole. And then there's this. #music #guitar #Musicians #Aging #Psychology #NeuroScience https://studyfinds.org/musical-instrument-youthful-brain/

A Passion for Jazz!®
3 days ago

♪♫ "#Musicians need enough experience to develop a vocabulary."
- Peter Erskine
#jazz #drums @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations4.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
3 days ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Pete Jolly, Peter Erskine, Erica Lindsay, Jerry Gonzalez & Misha Mengelberg born 6/5
#musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
4 days ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Oliver Nelson, Anthony Braxton, Morgana King & Paquito D'Rivera born 6/4
#musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
4 days ago

♪♫ "I had to practice a lot & spend time searching & digging before I got anywhere." - Bill Evans
#jazz #piano #musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
5 days ago

♪♫ "I developed my own #music by getting continually inspired by great #musicians."
- Chick Corea
#jazz #piano #composer @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations3.html

Fusterclucker
5 days ago

#musicians of Mastodon, I need some #piano sight reading tips. I have basic and intermediate music theory under my belt from years of guitar and bass but I am awful at reading chords quickly. Melodies and intervals I can do slowly but with rhythm but when I hit chords I just fall apart.

Videos, sheet music with drills, or just descriptions welcome.

A Passion for Jazz!®
5 days ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Josephine Baker, Jack Wilkins, Phil Nimmons, Dakota Staton, Carlos Franzetti, Ted Curson & Grachan Moncur III born 6/3
#musicians @jazz

A Passion for Jazz!®
5 days ago

♫♪ "Don't tune up too much baby. You'll lose your soul."
- Von Freeman
#jazz #sax #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations4.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
6 days ago

♪♫ "When people believe in boundaries, they become part of them."
- Don Cherry
#jazz #trumpet #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations2.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
6 days ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Valaida Snow, Gildo Mahones, Marty Napoleon & Pierre Favre born 6/2
#musicians @jazz

Defcon_Music
6 days ago

DEF CON Community,

Are you in a band that has some sweet jams you’ve recorded? Have you been making some dope original beats or trippy EDM on your laptop and want to share it with the community? Well, now’s your chance! It’s time to send in your submissions to be included on the DEF CON 31 Soundtrack!

Deadline to submit is 30 JUN 2023 – 23:59 US Pacific.

Hit this link to start the submission process: https://ostapp.defconmusic.org

Please email soundtrack@defconmusic.org with any questions.

#defcon #defcon31 #hackers #producers #synths #modularsynths #dj #musicians #bands @defcon @dcparrot #artists #noise #sound #defconmusic #dc31 #infosec #lasvegas #edm @djdead

A Passion for Jazz!®
1 week ago

♪♫ "I let my body play what's in my #heart. I play #life instead of notes. I play what I lived."
- Dr Lonnie Smith
#jazz #organ #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations10.html

A Passion for Jazz!®
1 week ago

♪♫ Happy #Jazz B-day Nelson Riddle, Hal McKusick, Yolande Bavan & Lafayette Leake born 6/1
#musicians @jazz

🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘
1 week ago

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalSucks
10 Bands That Should Be Way Bigger
There's no reason why these bands shouldn't already be household names. The post 10 Bands That Should Be Way Bigger appeared first on MetalSucks.

https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/05/31/10-bands-that-should-be-way-bigger/

#metal
#musicians
#bands

Matthias Jörg Richter
1 week ago

Dear fellow #musicians
Do you use some kind of band management software?
If no: why not?
If yes: which one? Is there anything that could be done better?

I'm looking for a new #webDev project. I would really like to build a #fullStack web application that doesn't just reinvent the wheel. Probably going #openSource.

MPI for Empirical Aesthetics
1 week ago

What a great example of successful #interdisciplinary #work between #musicians and #scientists: Yesterday, #jazz musician and Associate Professor of #Music #Education at #GeorgiaStateUniversity Martin Norgaard visited our Institute. Together with @MPI_ae’s Klaus Frieler he gave fascinating insights into #patterns and #improvisations in jazz music. Thank you!

from left: Klaus Frieler, Örjan de Manzano, Martin Norgaard, Fredrik Ullén
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘
1 week ago

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalSucks
Ozzy Is Bored by Modern Metal: “It’s All F*cking Rehashed”
Music doesn't hook him like it used to. The post Ozzy Is Bored by Modern Metal: “It’s All F*cking Rehashed” appeared first on MetalSucks.

https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/05/30/ozzy-is-bored-by-modern-metal-its-all-fcking-rehashed/

#OzzyOsbourne #MetalMusic #Musicians #MusicalEvolution #GENREMIXING #MetaMASHING #ModernMetal #RehashedMusic #Magazines #SonicDifference #AALRANCH #MUSICgenre

Prof Kemi FG
1 week ago

Musician hive mind: I'm thinking of finally purchasing a wireless clip-on mic for my trumpet. But I don't know anything about mics. Not a goddamn thing. So, here's my question.

1) I hear that this mic is a pretty good budget clip-on for brass instruments. If I purchase this, is there anything else I have to buy? Like a transmitter or something? I don't have the first clue on setting up wireless mics, and I've been burned by purchasing equipment only to find out I need more equipment to make it work: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/shure-beta-98h-c-clip-on-condenser-microphone?rNtt=shure%20wireless%20clip%20on%20mic&index=1

2) Is it worth it to purchase a clip on mic for a trumpet anyway? Most of the professional bands I've seen recently use it, but I've also heard it has downsides (e.g., picking up noise when clearing air valve), and I know Trombone Shorty doesn't use clip-ons in live performances.

#music #trumpet #musician #musicians #jazz #SoundEngineering #sound

AccordionBruce
2 weeks ago

@sj5
Excellent 🤩 rundown on #music & #labour history and the legal and historical barriers that make it’s so hard for #musicians to organize for better pay

One law after another, nope, nope, nope — they say you don’t get the money 🧐

And the sneakiest laws say you’re not allowed to work together for change! 🤨
https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/why-songwriters-cant-have-their-own-writers-strike-yet/
#pitchfork

Ether Diver
2 weeks ago

Once or twice a month, I listen to a bunch of fellow #independent #musicians and write up little descriptions of their work to help fans find their work, so I am (possibly) a good follow if you are either a musician, or a #MusicFan who is looking for #NewMusic!

Stephan
2 weeks ago

(2/2)

…and envious because there are times when I would dearly like to be free of these inhibitions and brag and bang the drum just a little bit more (and of course because there's nothing to write about).

So what I'd really like to know… how do other #musicians feel about it? Does self promotion come easy to you? Is it a necessary evil? Does it repulse you, and if yes, how do you handle it? How much is too much?

I'd love to hear some of your insights.

#music

Stephan
2 weeks ago

I realize that I still very much struggle with the concept of self promotion.

Sometimes I read posts of #musicians going like "hey folks, here's what dozens of people have written about my last album, and oh btw NEW ALBUM COMING SOON!!!"… and then I realize that I feel equal parts awkward and envious.

Awkward because I was brought up to consider modesty an important virtue… and even if someone had written something about my last album, it just wouldn't feel right to me to peddle it.

(cont'd)

Randy Resnick
2 weeks ago

I've been talking to a few musicians who didn't know that they can put their music on Bandcamp, free. And anyone can listen free if you set it up that way.
#music #musicians

Fedi.Garden 🌱
2 weeks ago

Drumstodon is a server intended primarily for drummers of all kinds and ages, but all other musicians and music lovers are welcome!

:Fediverse: https://drumstodon.net

For more info see their About page at https://drumstodon.net/about or contact their admin at @DrumHead

#FeaturedServer #Drums #Drum #Drumming #Drummers #Drummer #Music #Band #Bands #Musicians #Musician #Fediverse

Yoni Den
2 weeks ago

I'm gonna try hard not to drive my friends crazy this week, tooting about my #NewAlbum dropping on Sunday...

Having said that, I am probably gonna toot about it maybe once a day! haha! Sorry, fam, I'm just trying to get the word out!

Since leaving twitter, I have found "promoting",(uugh!), a bit tougher. If anyone has any suggestions where I should post/submit the Album pre-order, I'm really interested and open to suggestions.

It is a #BandCamp only release.

Much Love!

#Music #Musicians

ResearchBuzz
2 weeks ago

#music #musicians #composers #Finland #ClassicalMusic #JeanSibelius

'The renewed trilingual website of the complete critical edition of Jean Sibelius's works (JSW) contains information about this large-scale collaborative project involving the National Library, the Sibelius Society, and the German publishing house Breitkopf & Härtel, its activities and publications.'

https://www.kansalliskirjasto.fi/en/news/new-website-jean-sibelius-works-project

TQ 🌌
3 weeks ago

Fedivision Song Contest, the annual event where (amateur) #musicians from all around the fediverse compete, is about to kick off! It's 2023, it's our third Fedivision, and we can't wait to hear what you all come up with!
Please follow the official bot @fedivision, watch for #fedivision and #fedivision2023 and head over to https://fedivision.party for all the info!
And start your #music #production engines - now!

Please note: Fedivision Song Contest is for previously unpublished, original songs.

A Person
3 weeks ago

#SanFrancisco in #TheBeforeTimes that were probably #TheMiddleTimes for San Francisco's fight against techbros. #FilmPhotography #Analog #photography #Ilford #Delta3200 #Musicians

three musicians performing
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘
3 weeks ago

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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalInjection
REFUSED's Frontman: "You Will See A Lot Of Bands Stop Touring Because It Is Almost Impossible To Make A Living Playing Music"
"It is way more complicated for bands to be a touring band these days than it's ever been."

https://metalinjection.net/news/refuseds-frontman-you-will-see-a-lot-of-bands-stop-touring-because-it-is-almost-impossible-to-make-a-living-playing-music

#Refused
#LiveMusic
#Touring
#MusicIndustry
#MakeALiving
#IncomeFromGigs
#Concerts
#Musicians
#Challenges
#FinancialStability

ChatGPT making things up about the article:
Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzn has warned that many heavy metal and rock bands will stop touring due to the struggle to make a living from playing music. He based this prediction on the fact that the majority of money made from a show goes to the venue and costs associated with touring  such as touring vehicle and crew  have become too expensive to sustain. Lyxzn believes this issue is being caused by the overall inflation of touring costs and the need for bands to tour to make money  as streaming revenues are very low. He suggests hope may lie in better deals between bands and promoters, a better royalty system for streaming and public help to support the live music industry.
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘
3 weeks ago

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#louder
The Eddie Van Halen I knew, by Gene Simmons
"Our millennials need to know about the most important musician since Jimi Hendrix" - Gene Simmons on the late Eddie Van Halen

https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-eddie-van-halen-i-knew-by-gene-simmons

#eddievanhalen #geneansimmons #tribute #vanhalen #musicians #guitarlegend #iconic #musicicon #rockstar

ChatGPT making things up about the article:
The late Eddie Van Halen was undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Fans and critics alike recognize his groundbreaking contributions to hard rock and heavy metal, which changed the face of the genres forever. This article is a tribute to the late guitar-god, written by Gene Simmons - of the legendary band, KISS. Simmons reflects on the incredibly dynamic presence of Van Halen, from performing at the Whiskey a Go Go, to the influence he had on KISS. It's a touching eulogy that gives an intimate insight into Eddie Van Halen's inspirational talent and character. He is remembered for his enthusiasm and genuine love for rock 'n' roll music. His indelible mark on the rock and metal genres will never be forgotten.
Airikr :endeavourOS:
4 weeks ago

Think what you want about Michael Jackson, but he made really good songs. Some of them (see below) bring up important stuff that are still accurate to this day.

Earth Song: https://piped.video/watch?v=XAi3VTSdTxU
Heal the World: https://piped.video/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U

Many might not agree with me, but Michael was a true music mastermind/genius! ❤️ And his music videos - masterpieces! Just look at Ghost[1], almost 40 minutes long where he plays 2 parts!

[1]: https://piped.video/watch?v=yfthWFa9cDo

#music #musicians #michaeljackson

Yoni Den
1 month ago

Having an awful year, financially. Been on the knife's edge for the past three years, doing what I can to stop from tumbling into the void, and now I have unexpected costs mounting and incoming.
It's all f**ked, basically.

In this light, I am considering putting prices on my #BandCamp releases.
I have tried to avoid monetization, (because I did not want money to be the motivator), but I got to find new revenue streams anywhere I can.
#Musicians #Music
Any advice?...

Please Boost!
Much Love!

Grant R. Gulovsen
1 month ago

For any #musicians out there who want to try out one of the #Fediverse YouTube alternatives to post and share their music videos and performances, Rankett [dot] net is a PeerTube instance that works great for me so far...

I am not musically talented but by daughter is so I post her high school band's performances there... 😊

Galesburg High School Symphonic Band performs Michael Markowski's "The Cave You Fear"

https://rankett.net/w/ssMrERXUNKqx4xjKqeLLy9

AI6YR
1 month ago

Google rolls out a tool that uses #AI to create #music (ps. right now, sounds like very (very) bad 1980's style royalty-free buyout music... but don't worry, they'll put #musicians out of business as soon as they can.) #aipocalyse https://blog.google/technology/ai/musiclm-google-ai-test-kitchen/

A Passion for Jazz!®
1 month ago

♪♫ "You have to be present for #Jazz - that simple." - Keith Jarrett
#piano #musicians @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/quotations6.html

Nadia Purge 🎵
1 month ago

#DIYMusicChat starts now, fam!

This week we're doing @diymusicchat like an #AMA or "Ask Me Anything" session, and have a guest host, @InSearchOfMyRose

Until they log on, I'm here hosting!

What have YOU got for us? Ask away!

We've got background in both traditional and digital forms of music, and lots of broad musical or technical knowledge between us.

Chat is live!

#Musodon #MusiciansOfMastodon #Musician #Musicians #Composer #Guitarist #MIDI #MusicTheory #AbletonLive

Heidi
1 month ago

I need to find pet people, #artists/cartoonists, #authors, people who eat stupidly healthy and like to share recipes, #weirdos, #musicians, a bakery, adrenaline junkies, #witches, 3 or 4 cute, hockey loving Canadian dads who don't mind replies from a vaguely thirsty, happily married American hockey mom & a bunch of progressive, funny people. Help me out? These were the people who made me happy on the Twitter.

Yoni Den
1 month ago

I hope everyone has had a great #BandCampFriday @bandcampfriday

I didn't get to spend anything this month, but I did find some great stuff, and tried to boost and highlight other #Musicians and #Artists

Thank you to everyone for the boosts and posts, it is truly appreciated!

The #MusicCommunity is really starting to come together, here on Masto.

#MusiciansHelpingMusicians #IndependentMusic #IndieMusic #MusiciansOnMastodon #Music #fedimusic #MusiciansUnited

Have a great weekend, Much Love.

Yoni Den
1 month ago

Gonna do a couple of threads of #BandCampFriday recommends

This one is for #Artist or #Band releases

If you have any recommendations, please feel free to add them, (and perhaps a couple of words describing the #music and #genre would be great!)

Please only add single artist/band releases, I will have another thread for Compilations .

#Musicians #IndependentMusic @bandcampfriday
So check out the music, if you feel!

Please Boost! Boost are great way to support artists!

Much Love!

Yoni Den
1 month ago

Gonna do a couple of threads of #BandCampFriday recommends

This one is for #Various Artist #Compilations

If you have any recommendations, please feel free to add them, (and perhaps a couple of words describing the #music and #genre would be great!)

Please only add Compilations, I will have a second thread for single artist/band releases.

#Musicians #IndependentMusic
@bandcampfriday
So check out the music, if you feel!

Please Boost! Boost are great way to support artists!

Much Love!

BLACK ARROW COMMUNICATIONS
1 month ago

If you’re #new here and looking for the #music stuff, here’s an excellent database set up by @cloudspeakers to make finding it a little bit easier. #Twitter #TwitterMigration #Musicians #BandcampFriday #IndieLabels #Musician #Musodon #Newbie #FediHelp #Newbies #MastoMusic https://cloudspeakers.budibase.app/app/music-mastodon#/entries

Mike Blazer 🇺🇦
1 month ago

Some of you smile at the thought of #AI taking over content #writers, #developers, #designers, #musicians, #photographers, #video content #creators...

Should you be worried?

Who knows

All these people, once they lose their current works, will come to #SEO & #marketing to compete with YOU!

Camilo Bravo :drumset:
1 month ago

So how does one go about releasing one's first-ever album? I'm thinking Bandcamp first and then Distrokid, but where/how/for how long does one promote such a thing? Strategies/discussion/thoughts are all welcome.

#musicians #bandcamp #distrokid #MusicPromo #boost

Ether Diver
1 month ago

Hey #Bands and #Musicians! Since this coming #BandcampFriday is the last one for a while, I am going to be doing some writeups for it. If you have a #song or two you want me to check out, say some nice things about, and post for all my followers, send me a link. You can just reply to this post for easy reference.

Stefan Bohacek
1 month ago

How much time do you typically spend on a song? Do you give yourself some kind of a minimum amount of time? Or maybe even a time limit?

#music #musicians #MusicProduction #MusicProducers

The #SFPublicLibrary is launching "Bay Beats", a new music #streaming site for #SanFrancisco #library card holders. Selected local artists will receive a $250 honorarium for a non-exclusive licensing agreement.

#SFBayArea #musicians, what do you think about this?

https://48hills.org/2023/04/sf-public-library-makes-noise-with-local-tunes-streaming-service/

I need some more people to #Follow. Especially #Funny people. And #Musicians. I’m pretty good on politics and doom over here. Send me your best follow suggestions.

This was all the rage last Fall on Mastodon. I've met so many new and wonderful people since then, so I'm going to resurrect #7ThingsToKnowMe .
Keep in mind, I'm bad at math, so if it seems like any category has more than seven, no it doesn't.

RiversideBryan

#7ThingsToKnowMe

#Madonna Songs 🎶🎶
• Don't Tell Me
• Into The Groove
• Vogue
• Like A Prayer
• Joan of Arc
• I Rise
• Ghost town

#TV Shows 📺
• I Love Lucy
• Murdoch Mysteries
• The Wire
• Keeping Up Appearances
• Wentworth
• Dynasty (1981-1989)
• Queer As Folk

#StarTrek Series 🖖
• Voyager
• Picard
• Strange New Worlds
• Deep Space 9
• Discovery
• Below Decks
• Prodigy

#StarTrek Characters 🖖
• Janeway
• Seven
• Georgiou
• Pike (SNW)
• Spock (SNW)
• Dax
• O'Brien

#Movies 🎬
• Ever After
• Far and Away
• Jurassic Park
• Clue
• 9 to 5
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Shawshank Redemption

#Musicians 🎶🎶
• Jonas Brothers
• The (Dixie) Chicks
• Brothers Osborne
• Pink
• Taylor Swift
• Sebastian Yatra
• Thomas Rhett
• Reba McEntire
• Pablo Alborán
• Olivia Newton-John

#Songs 🎶🎶
• If You Could Read My Mind
• Dream A Little Dream
• The Chain
• When Doves Cry
• Fancy
• Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
• Please Mr. Please
• Not Ready To Make Nice
• Toes
• Freedom '90
• Raise Your Glass

#Books 📚
• The Green Mile
• Their Eyes Were Watching God
• Go Tell It On The Mountain
• The Color Purple
• The Last Juror
• The Day That Changed Everything
• Tinkers

#Jobs I've Had 🥸
• "Grit" newspaper boy
• Little Ceasars Pizza
• US Navy, Submarines
• Technical Writer
• 2nd Grade Teacher

#Places I've Lived 🌐
• Mid Michigan
• Great Lakes, IL
• Groton, CT
• Washington DC
• Kings Bay, GA
• Jacksonville, FL

#Wish I Could Live 🌐
• Barcelona, Spain
• Dublin, Ireland
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Bogata, Columbia
• Edinburgh, Scotland
• Northern California
• Hawaii

Bryan 🏳️‍🌈 Calckey
2 months ago

This was all the rage last Fall on Mastodon. I've met so many new and wonderful people since then, so I'm going to resurrect #7ThingsToKnowMe .
Keep in mind, I'm bad at math, so if it seems like any category has more than seven, no it doesn't.

RiversideBryan

#7ThingsToKnowMe

#Madonna Songs 🎶🎶
• Don't Tell Me
• Into The Groove
• Vogue
• Like A Prayer
• Joan of Arc
• I Rise
• Ghost town

#TV Shows 📺
• I Love Lucy
• Murdoch Mysteries
• The Wire
• Keeping Up Appearances
• Wentworth
• Dynasty (1981-1989)
• Queer As Folk

#StarTrek Series 🖖
• Voyager
• Picard
• Strange New Worlds
• Deep Space 9
• Discovery
• Below Decks
• Prodigy

#StarTrek Characters 🖖
• Janeway
• Seven
• Georgiou
• Pike (SNW)
• Spock (SNW)
• Dax
• O'Brien

#Movies 🎬
• Ever After
• Far and Away
• Jurassic Park
• Clue
• 9 to 5
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Shawshank Redemption

#Musicians 🎶🎶
• Jonas Brothers
• The (Dixie) Chicks
• Brothers Osborne
• Pink
• Taylor Swift
• Sebastian Yatra
• Thomas Rhett
• Reba McEntire
• Pablo Alborán
• Olivia Newton-John

#Songs 🎶🎶
• If You Could Read My Mind
• Dream A Little Dream
• The Chain
• When Doves Cry
• Fancy
• Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
• Please Mr. Please
• Not Ready To Make Nice
• Toes
• Freedom '90
• Raise Your Glass

#Books 📚
• The Green Mile
• Their Eyes Were Watching God
• Go Tell It On The Mountain
• The Color Purple
• The Last Juror
• The Day That Changed Everything
• Tinkers

#Jobs I've Had 🥸
• "Grit" newspaper boy
• Little Ceasars Pizza
• US Navy, Submarines
• Technical Writer
• 2nd Grade Teacher

#Places I've Lived 🌐
• Mid Michigan
• Great Lakes, IL
• Groton, CT
• Washington DC
• Kings Bay, GA
• Jacksonville, FL

#Wish I Could Live 🌐
• Barcelona, Spain
• Dublin, Ireland
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Bogata, Columbia
• Edinburgh, Scotland
• Northern California
• Hawaii

A Passion for Jazz!®
2 months ago

♪♫ "You can have great #musicians, but they don't necessarily play together."
- Slide Hampton
#jazz #trombone #bigband @jazz
https://www.apassion4jazz.net/ensemble.html

Erika Autumn
2 months ago

It's gonna be pretty obvious when I actually go anywhere, but I still wear my #n95 #mask every time I leave the house. #CovidIsNotOver

So I'd like to make it known that I'm looking to #collab with other #Musicians and #Producers more this year... 👩‍💻

I'm a #SingerSongwriter & #Producer with a modest #HomeStudio - I make #IndieAlternative and #Acoustic + #Experimental and #Rap I'm flexible with genre.

#IndieMusicians #IndependentMusicians #Collaboration #Musician #MusicProducer

This one might be a little long, but it's about Tom Petty, so it's okay.

At this specific end part of Tom's VH1 Storytellers from 1999 that I'm linking below, he's fingerpicking the guitar (granted, he's just going back and forth between two chords) but he's also simultaneously telling a story and joking (there's a dirty spot in there) and then the band breaks into this beautiful song..

I saw this when it came out in 1999, I was 19, and it kind of musically... broke me. I'd been playing about 6 years at that point, and this dude is BEYOND talented. Sure, he was an older adult already and I was 19, but NOW, I've been playing music 30 years this year, and I still can't do this, the fingerpicking, talking, singing, STILL blows my mind. I just watched this, at 43 and it still gives me chills.

https://youtu.be/-9QrbmWol64?t=2427

Side story: I got the chance to see Tom years later, live-- I went by myself, too, because at the time, I couldn't find anyone who wanted to go with me. But it was one of those big places, with the lawn, and general admission SUCKED, of course. The seats, you basically have to watch the huge screens of the artist, like you're watching it on TV, and you can't see much.

But I figured out at the little food area, there was this spot you could stand that was RIGHT next to the side of the stage, and man, I stood there for the WHOLE show. Just SO close to Tom. I could see everything the band was doing up close. Legendary. There haven't been many shows I've seen that were THAT good. Just absolutely effortless performers, every single one of those dudes.

They played EVERY song you could think of, too. Every big hit but Refugee and more. Whew. Chills.

I'm not a religious guy, but if there's a heaven, Tom is there. You can never really tell how decent a person is, or a celebrity, but some things speak a lot. What lead singer/songwriter has their regular backing band agree to play on their solo albums too? Well, Tom did.

RIP, legend.

#TomPetty #RockMusic #rocknroll #legends #songwriting #songwriters #music #musicians

Tom Petty sitting on the ground with sunglasses, holding a Rickenbacker guitar, and some paper in front of him.
KydiaMusic
2 months ago
Text that says:
-Deletes Facebook account
-Leaves Social Media
-Moves to Himalayas
-Pigeon arrives with a note:
"Hi, this is Steve from Sweetwater, just calling to make sure you're satisfied with the guitar picks you ordered in eighth grade if there's any way I can further assist you in making your customer experience with Sweetwater the best it can be, please feel free to call me anytime and I'll be glad to help. Again this is Steve at Sweetwater, checking in about those guitar picks. My extension is 260."
glaroc
2 months ago

Any #Blind #Musicians know of a course that will teach me how to play the #Piano? I bought a keyboard sure, and I love it a lot, but I want to do more than just play around on it, I actually want to make my own Music, but I gotta learn from Scratch how to play the Piano. now, I know music theory and I played the French Horn for many years, but Piano is a completely different instrument. Any ideas?

Stefan Bohacek
2 months ago

Oh wow, right after I joined my first remix challenge on Metapop, the site is shutting down. What a shame, I was really looking forward to doing this again.

https://metapop.com/pages/promos/update-about-metapop

Are there any other similar communities, other than https://musicweeklieschallenge.com? I don't really care about prizes, I'm more interested in the challenges and the community aspect.

#metapop #music #MusicProduction #musicians

Hi there, music makers.

Thank you for your participation in our remix, production, and scoring challenges over the past 7.5 years! We were always thrilled to see your creative approaches to the 700 challenges we tossed your way, and we loved listening to and being inspired by the 280,000 tracks you shared!

Today we’re sharing the news that metapop is winding down. Though it’s sad to say goodbye to a place where we have all had so much fun, we believe that our supportive community of 250,000 members is what’s most special! A huge thanks for providing feedback to your fellow music creators, and we invite you to join us over at the Native Instruments Community to keep the conversation going.