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.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
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
Modern Belly Dancing Music
You may already have an idea about what belly dancing music is and what it is not. Maybe you have formed mental images of the Pyramids or the sun setting in an Egyptian sky. The music that you imagine is usually of a typical sound. But you might be surprised to find that the techno beats of modern music are a wonderful variation on the traditional music.
The Mix of Styles
The music used today is a mix of different styles. They are as different as the many varieties of dance movements used in belly dancing. The pop music that is popular in Egypt has become an influence in the music that is used today in the dance. Latin and Saudi influences have also made their way into the music that is heard today.
When you are choosing the music for your routine you should select something that will inspire you to dance. It should be a unique mix that expresses your personal tastes and accents the movements you are performing. There are some people that feel more comfortable with the music of Egypt because of its tradition and unique flavor.
If you have never heard Show Me by Ofra Haza you might well take a listen and see if it fits with your dance routine. It is a mix of the pop music of the Middle East combined with Saudi, and Beladi. When you hear this music you will immediately think of belly dancing.
It is the same as listening to music in a nightclub. The music is designed to inspire people to dance. The same can be said of belly dancing music. The music may be something that you have never heard before, but you will no doubt feel the urge to get up and dance when it is played.
Traditional music is heavily inspired by oriental music. It is full of spontaneous sounds and will get you up on your feet when you listen. When a dancer is dancing to this spontaneous music they may find that their movements will change as they are inspired by the music. This is a spectacular performance. Too many belly dancing routines are heavily choreographed and have lost much of the spontaneity of the dance.
Many of the routines used today are directly influenced by the new modern music. This music has changed the way it is performed. It is an ever evolving art form that has taken a giant step into modern times.