Weird and wonderful music memorabilia

Music is more than just entertainment. For many people it’s a way of life. And while they don’t stay punks, rockers or indie kids forever they still retain a fondness and affection for those bands they fell in love during those formative teenage years. Sometimes it seems to border on obsession, but that’s how much music and bands mean to people. It’s impossible to explain or rationalise.

Entire industries spring up around some big successful bands. Over the years any number of records, posters, t-shirts and other assorted merchandise comes out and some of this becomes very collectable and valuable to fans of the band. This type of music merchandise is highly sought after in certain circles. Some people will do anything to complete their collection of musical artefacts or acquire some rare piece of merchandise they don’t have already.

Music memorabilia is big business and there are kinds of items for sale. From the standard to the weird and wonderful. These items make great gifts for any music fan. Enjoying bands and music doesn’t end with listening to an album or going to a concert. There’s a whole subculture of memorabilia collection going on and it’s amazing what turns up.

Thanks to the Internet scouring the market for rarities and unusual collectables is easier than ever before. Memorabilia specialists have compiled huge collections of all of the collectables that fans love. There’s no need to rummage through endless collectors fairs and markets. It’s all there easily available. Why not surprise a music lover with a great gift?

Make Music For Free



Things are changing. At one time you would have to spend a fortune to be able to make music.

Not Any More.

The internet has grown over the past 10 years or so and has opened the world up to many possibilities, including free music software available to download within a few clicks. Some free software is not only on the internet, they are also given away on magazine covers too. So the possibilities are endless with many websites and web communities now appearing that delve into the world of computer music composition.

Sequencers

Decent free sequencers are hard to find online, but don’t be downhearted, if you can get a copy of a magazine published in the UK called “Computer Music” there are actually two of them on the cover CD as part of their Studio software collection.

Virtual Instrument and Effects Plugins

This is an area that has exploded in the music world. Free virtual instruments and effects plugins are everywhere on the internet. Even some of the big name developers have gotten in on the act of giving away some of their products.

But, I find that the best place to go for a decent plugin is KVR Audio. KVR Audio is a huge website with an online community as well as its huge database of Virtual Instruments and Effects plugins.

Audio Editor

There is only one audio editor that I would recommend, and that’s Audacity. Audacity is the most popular open source audio editor available and is pride of place in my audio setup.

So, there you have it. All the information you need to start making music without having to pay for the software. Although, I would say you should really buy a more decent sequencer than a free one as they are much better and have more tools available.

But, then you may be the first one to ever get a hit record using free software alone.

Free Concerts – Dance, Sing, and Swing



Do you know where to go for wonderful free entertainment? Do you love music and dancing? Do you like to meet new people? Do you look for places the entire family can be entertained? If the answer is yes, read on.

Summer is here in full swing. We’ve had a heat wave that could melt butter and fry and egg without trying. It’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors in the early evening when the heat dies down.

I just came from a free concert in my area. They are all over the city on different days and areas. They are at the beaches on the weekends and they rock and roll and attract hundreds of music lovers at each gig.

The park I was in tonight had a great band and singer. They sang various songs and played music going back to the 40′s and worked its way up the ladder ending with popular now music.

It was wonderful watching the people clap their hands and dance in their chairs if they were not out on the dance floor. It was a wonderful evening and the whole family was throughly entertained.

The children dance and run around the park having a great time. The children can dance with their moms and dads and other children. It is a wonderful, positive family fun time together.

They have a short intermission and have a drawing. There were three wonderful baskets to choose from or you could have chosen all three baskets to win in the drawing. All you needed was the right ticket.

Every week there is a different band and singer at numerous parks and beaches around town. The admission is free. You can bring your own food if you like. It is a wonderful time for the family to spend time together.

If you do not have any free concerts in your state start them. They are a wonderful way for the community and family to reach out to each other.

Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read any of my numerous articles.

Copyright 2006 Linda E. Meckler