The Devil Has Left Us

Yes you read the title right. This post has proof positive that the Devil is gone (but not necessarily God as he may be the cause). So how could I prove this when other men greater than me have been stumped? Well it came to me; they all look in the obvious places, the big … Continue reading The Devil Has Left Us

Spandau Ballet v.s. Skrillex

Yesterday in a used record (yep vinyl) store a 19 y.o. (guessing here) girl and her boyfriend were laughing over Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet & Rod Stewart records as they were soooooo "old" and "ridiculous". This girl fancied herself a music lover but her arrogance at everything that came before her moment of semi-awareness was sad. She presented … Continue reading Spandau Ballet v.s. Skrillex

Nightwish – Dark Passion Play

I normally give my 2 cents on several CDs at once after a library visit but here I will only comment on one (and a bit). As you will see I don't have a final stance on this record but I do have some ideas if you care to wade into them. I know there … Continue reading Nightwish – Dark Passion Play

Blamsoft Distributor in Propellerhead Reason

Reason has always been a pretty modular environment. If you use the units just as they are results are alright but the software really comes alive when you start to put things together. The Combinator was the biggest single evolution in this respect. We have just had another big leap land on us in the … Continue reading Blamsoft Distributor in Propellerhead Reason

Why Android Isn’t Winning

Androids should be able to beat Apples to a pulp easily. They are technically superior and, if have read the right web articles, even have greater superiority of numbers. But they aren't leading the market. Why? Simple answer. Heart. Android has so much potential, they lay a claim to openness and universality so there alone an Android device should … Continue reading Why Android Isn’t Winning

Double Space

I got straight back into composing after A Century's Quarter. I was in two minds about which way to go.Part of me wanted to do something that was even more conventional, melodic pop even, but the other part thought it time for another spaced out trip. I couldn't make up my mind and so I quickly had … Continue reading Double Space

Mixing with Groups in Propellerhead Reason

Groups are a great way to handle parts of a mix before they go to the record pressing plant via the Master Out. As you may have noted yourself the Master is where it all comes together so if you whack a 32nd-note BPM-synced Phaser on the Master in a fit of LSD induced midnight … Continue reading Mixing with Groups in Propellerhead Reason

Victory – In The Can early 2013

I have a new album in the can. Matter of fact it is a double. Expect to see an official release note in a week or so once I have had a few listens to be sure if flows well and I'm as happy as any artist ever can be with the work. Today I … Continue reading Victory – In The Can early 2013

Christmas Music

Before you get the horrors and have to leave, I don't mean Christmas Carols being mutilated by the under-talented. This is the music I got for Christmas. I will start by admitting that I chose all but one of these titles. The first are used records and the last is a new CD. Shreikback I … Continue reading Christmas Music

How to transfer a Vinyl Record to Digital (CD, mp3 etc)

Many people will wonder why anyone would want to record a record (remember those vinyl discs) into the digital domain. Well let me tell you there are a few reasons. Firstly a record in good condition has a lovely sound and it definitely ain't the same as a CD. Sure the CD may have a better … Continue reading How to transfer a Vinyl Record to Digital (CD, mp3 etc)