Tips and reviews for musicians from Stan Stewart (aka muz4now)
Not long ago, I met Whatsisname on BlueSky. I’m so glad I did. What Is His Name? I don’t know many details about the composer/recordist behind this name. They are into prog-rock and synthesizers. It would seem that his name is Tim and he’s from West Sussex. Based on one segment of his BlueSky posts, […]
Listen to Synth Music from Whatsisname? Here’s why. Read More »
Vocal tracking is challenging. And who is the judge of that? Vocal Tech I could say that the most challenging thing about recording vocal tracks is the technology. It’s true. Vocal tracks require as many or more plugins (or modules within plugins) than other tracks. Typical vocal tracks benefit from a de-esser, a compressor, and
Tracking The Toughest of All – Singing Vulnerability Read More »
The truth is: I’m enjoying listening to music by other people. And that is more true than ever about Edward Givens. Truth and Fiction Edward and I “met” on BlueSky recently. I was immediately drawn to his interest in multiple art forms as both an artist and a curator. Poetry, visual art, and music are
I rarely abandon an improvisation. But I have responded to recent events with a lot of powerful emotions. Found Track And that led me to leave a track to be found later. The last time I had touched the track was January 26th. Yet, when I played it back, I could remember the feelings I
This is the first of my sharing and reviews of “Unsigned Musicians”. Today, we check out the album “Future Conditional”. Synthesizers and Beats Mike Torr goes by the name “Insides and Outsides” on his BandCamp, YouTube, and BlueSky. Though his music varies in style (I don’t know anyone else like that <wink>) this album I’d
Community is cool. Maybe it’s just what the world needs. I can’t claim to be everything for everyone here at muz4now. But I will start to share the music of other independent artists more regularly. Here’s the backstory. When the skies are blue I joined a social network named BlueSky not too long ago. Like
Times are changing. Again. Fascism and the Federated Response With the rise of fascism, hate-mongering, and social-media-owning billionaires bowing to the fascists, I’m joining the Federated socials. What does that mean? You may ask. I’m still learning. The system used by the federated networks I’m interested in is called ActivityPub. I don’t claim to know
Exploring the therapeutic effects of music unveils its significant benefits for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This form of therapy transcends traditional methods, offering unique avenues for enhancing cognitive skills, emotional regulation, and social interactions. Music therapy stands out as a harmonious blend of enjoyment and therapeutic intervention, making it an invaluable tool
Things change. And — especially when you’re unsigned — clarity is a good thing. Unsigned Musician Over the years, many of the platforms that claim to be on the side of unsigned musicians have fallen away. This leaves people like me filling the void left by those failed services. But wait a minute: what’s this
Sometimes Being Unsigned Means DIY – #IndieMusician Read More »
We listeners do not appreciate composers during their own lifetime. Search the web for your favorite composer who is no longer alive. See if their works took decades to be recognized. Understanding Composition Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, so I’ve been thinking about his compositions. During his lifetime, many thought of him as
Symphony of Creation: Understanding What It Takes To Compose Read More »
