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Music for the Holidays

December 23rd 2011 01:40
Whether you are a fan of the hard copy CD or you are more apt to download music from iTunes, music for the holidays is a must. A person can obtain music in many ways, even the classics, like Sinatra or Martin. Music has always had the opportunity to speak to people. It is just a matter of how a person perceives it that makes the message clear.
This year when someone asks you for a piece of music, you may want to evaluate why this person asked for that particular artist. Is it because it is what if popular right now? Does the music of that artist really speak to that person? The kind of music can also be a question of what the meaning is. For instance, a person who asks for Lady GaGa, may be asking for her popularity at the moment or her words may speak to them on a deeper level. You may question the choices a person makes, but you may also not quite understand what a person sees in an artist. Sit back and listen, you may find out.

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Cyndi Lauper Review

October 25th 2011 08:10
Cyndi Lauper and Dr. John made a stop in Orlando, Florida on their From Memphis to New Orleans recent tour. The House of Blues hosted this event. Dr. John opened the show with dual pianos facing each other. Walking out with a cane, he sat down and began to play. The crowd sang along and even danced to the tunes. He did all of his hit songs and even got up to dance himself. The crowd cheered quite loudly when he did this. Playing both pianos as he straddled the seat in between seemed to thrill the crowd. His performance leads into an explosive performance by Cyndi Lauper.
Cyndi walked out on the stage with the New York attitude you knew she would have. After kicking the photographer out of the pit, she explained that she did not like to have cameras in her face. She went right into a classic song from her. Most of her songs were from the 80s, but she has some new ones she worked into the set to the delight of the crowd. She danced all over the stage. Her energy fed the crowd. As much as she gave to us, we gave to her. During a few songs, she got down into the photo pit and leaned into the audience to sing. It was a joy to see her want to be a part of crowd. She has been doing this for years and will continue to do so with very much success.


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Soundtracks

August 29th 2011 20:29
Movie, TV show, and play soundtracks, often times, are what make us interested in the movies, TV show or play. There are times when we buy the soundtrack because we want to remember our favorite episode, part of the movie, or relive the play. The music used in the movies, TV shows and play can be the best part of the program.
It used to be that the music was just a score. Nowadays, it is an artist, sometimes famous sometimes not, who will contribute to a soundtrack. There are also soundtracks that have only one artist to come up with the music for the entire film. For instance, all of the Transformer movies consist of only music from Linkin Park. Musicians, local and national, look to obtain a spot on the soundtrack of a movie or TV show. This is their opportunity to really bring their music to a world wide audience. A lot of artist get discovered on soundtracks and become instantly popular. This makes soundtracks a hot bed of undiscovered music. Having purchased several soundtracks over the years, I have discovered artist I may have never known about. I tend to look up each artist after I have gone through the soundtrack and the liner notes to discover each song.
Soundtracks are a big part of life. We may even have our own soundtrack to our lives. There may be certain songs that mean so much to us or transport us back in time to a favorite memory. What’s your favorite soundtrack or the soundtrack to your life?
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Bon Jovi Review

July 4th 2011 20:49
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi from the Bon Jovi concert at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Fl.
I had a chance to see Bon Jovi in concert when they came to Orlando, Fl. I was not expecting the show I received. You would think that a band with as big a fan base as they have would not put on such an energetic show because they do not have to. I have seen some bands do this because they think just their music alone will keep the fans coming back. But, Bon Jovi seems to be the exception to this rule. They continue to put on a show that will shock their audiences. Riche Sambora was in rehab while they were touring through my state, but Phil X did a phenomenal job replacing him. I had heard that a lot of people refunded their tickets or sold them to other people when they found out that Richie would not be playing. I would like to state that was a mistake, because what the hole that was there without Richie was expertly filled by Phil.
The energy of the band was evident as soon as they took the stage. The audience fed off of it and the band fed off the audience’s energy in return. Jon utilizes the entire stage when he performs and when he is unable to do that, he makes sure there is a giant screen there so the audience who is behind him does not miss a thing. This is one national act I would recommend seeing, even if you are not the biggest Bon Jovi fan. You will surely enjoy this high energetic show and they may even change your mind about their music.
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Nu ERA

May 7th 2011 01:01
If you have never heard of nuERA from Orlando, Florida, then you are missing out on a great band to listen to. This band has shades of Linkin Park, just better. With Jeremy Hyson on vocals and John Robot as the MC/Sample man, you cannot go wrong listening to these guys. Jay Mueller and Sean Stahl take playing guitar to a whole new level. Ryan Shelton’s bass playing and Don Cadman’s drum playing set the groove for this nu-metal band. They draw the inspiration from a plentitude of acts, including the hip-hop, metal, hardcore, and nu-metal styles of music.

They have already shared the stage with national acts, such as Sevendust, Coheed and Cambria, Straight line Stitch, Nonpoint, and Taproot. Their full length album is, currently, being recorded by Adam Barbara. They have released their EP with 5 songs and it has seen radio airplay. They are looking to release the full length album by the end of this summer. Make sure to look for it on iTunes and reverbnation. You can even “like” their page on facebook.

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The Reason We Listen to Music

March 9th 2011 20:54
We listen to music to escape. There are times in our lives when we are disappointed, sad, heartbroken, full of joy, and even angry. Music will take us to another realm, which will either transport us away from the things haunting us or enhance our joy. Everyone has been in our shoes at one time or another. We may not believe it at first, but then we put on our favorite CD and we hear what we are going through coming through the headphones or speakers. That is when we know we are not alone in the world.
Feeling lonely is the worst feeling in the world. We have all had our dark periods. Music can bring us out of this funk. We just have to put in one of our favorite CDs or listen to our iPod. The music we have filled our life with will change the mood we are in. Music brings the world together. We may not understand the lyrics to every country’s music, but we can understand the mood behind it. There are different types of music for different types of moods.
Typically, it is metal for anger, pop for happiness/joy, country for sadness/heartbreak, and rock for disappointment, but that is not always true. Theses genes will cover everything in the spectrum of emotions. You can find anyone of these emotions in any genre of music. Every musician conveys the same message no matter what the genre; you just have to listen to the lyrics. Music plays an important role in our lives and without it the world would not be the same.

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Your text goes hereYou may know his name and face from shows like Angel, Leverage, and Fame L.A., or even from movies like Just Married, Love Song, or Hide, but did you know that Christian Kane was also a musician? He actually was a musician long before he was an actor. He obtained his first acting gig because he was a musician. His new CD is taking us back to his roots and his first love, country music. “The House Rules” was released on December 7th. From partying songs, such as the title track, to ballads, like “Let Me Go,” you really cannot go wrong with this CD. If you are a fan of country music, then it is essential that you check out this country star on the rise. You are able to tell that some of his songs have more of a rock influence to them, but they should appeal to any country fan. If you are a fan of Jason AldeanJason Aldean, then you will definitely like Christian Kane. There is a certain serenity that comes over you when you are listening to this CD. With songs that can match any mood you may be feeling, he really knows how to touch you to your inner core.
Well written lyrics with the perfect accompaniment will serve your ears and soul the perfect musical feast. Some old school country influences can be heard in songs like “Let’s Take a Drive,” and “Making Circles.” There is even a remake of “Fast Cars” by Tracy ChapmanTracy Chapman, which is so well done it will even impress the most cynical music critic. Music fans everywhere need to pay attention to this musician/actor on the rise.

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Darius Rucker- Charleston, S.C. 1966

November 19th 2010 17:27
If you have ever liked Hootie and the BlowfishHootie and the Blowfish, then you know who Darius Rucker is. His name is synonymous with heart felt, fun loving music. He has recently reinvented himself to become a country star and the singles he has released off of his second album have been well received. The entire album became available on Tuesday for purchase and downloadable on iTunes.
You will find music that is similar to what you are used to with Darius’s writing. You will also find music that may surprise you, such as the humorous song titled “I Don’t Care” with well known country artist Brad PaisleyBrad Paisley. I do not know if the pairing of these two artists was done by the record company or if the each had a mutual respect for one another’s music. Either way, it is a great song and one of my favorites on this debut release. I have a feeling that Mr. Rucker will have a great career in the country music genre like he did in the R&B/Rock genre.
You cannot deny that he can write a song that will tug at your heart strings as well as make you smile and want to dance. This album should be at the top of the charts and soon. You will go through a whirlwind of emotions as you take a listen to the entire CD. Get your copy today, because it will be one of the best CDs you will hear this year and into next year

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Goo Goo Dolls Review

September 20th 2010 19:40
Hard Rock Live in Orlando, located just inside the confines of City Walk on Universal Boulevard, is one of the premier concert venues, and for good reason. The “pit” area is huge; the balcony above has ample seating for those who do not like to be in the pit, and the bar has all the liquor you can imagine.

The Rocket Summer was the opening act. They were all over the stage, and even in the audience. There is even a portion of the performance where the lead singer plays every single instrument. Playing such songs as “Roses,” “Hills and Valleys,” and “Walls,” which has been featured on NBC’s Friday Night Lights and The Biggest Loser, they really had the crowd’s attention. Even those who didn’t know who they were before they went to the show definitely left impressed by this very young band.

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The Summer

July 27th 2010 23:54
I am sure that you have noticed that the local shows in your home town are on the rise. It happens every summer and this can result in you not knowing what show to choose. Do you go with a favorite with a chance of seeing someone new or do you try out a new genre to see what may be your new favorite? Personally, I like to mix up the genres I see every weekend. Sometimes, I go for the metal, then the next weekend I may see ska/punk bands, and then I may see what has been dubbed as chick rock by some people. I enjoy a little bit of everything when it comes to music. I hope that the rest of the world feels the same way, but that is not always the case. Most people will enjoy one type of music and stick to it. I implore you to open your senses to all types of music; you never know what is out there. You just may find something new.
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