Tell Me What You Want, And I’ll Give You What You Need


Guest Author: Lefsetz

Yes, that’s a twist on the Doobie Brothers’ number. But this has nothing to do with that Northern California band. That’s what separates artists from everybody else. They don’t give people what they want, they give people what they NEED! If you think you know what people want, you’re dreaming. They can’t articulate it. Hell, talk to… Read More »

Music festivals: the bands, the fans, and the crew

A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines, performance art, and social activities. The Pythian Games at… Read More »

Turn the table, records are back and they’re spinning fast

Inexpensive record players typically used a flanged steel stamping for the turntable structure. A rubber disc would be secured to the top of the stamping to provide traction for the record, as well as a small amount of vibration isolation. The spindle bearing usually consisted of a bronze bushing. The flange on the stamping provided… Read More »

New Post About Music

Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated conceptstempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; “art of the Muses“).[1] The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary according to culture and social context. Music ranges from strictly organized compositions (and their recreation in performance), through improvisational music to aleatoric forms. Music… Read More »