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(2069, 6, '2016-06-22 14:14:27', '2016-06-22 21:14:27', 'We have a lot to be thankful for. Technology as it changed our lives for the better––in a myriad of ways. But technology does as its pitfalls. For instance, some claim that technology is the robber baron of human creativity. In a recent article by Tristan Harris, a magician and former design ethicist at Google, he claims that <a href=\"https://medium.com/swlh/how-technology-hijacks-peoples-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-56d62ef5edf3#.rk3tu18rd\">technology hijacks the minds of people</a>. He brings up both the positive and negative effects that technology has on people; it takes advantage of our vulnerabilities, and in some instances, it limits our mental skills.\n\nHarris identifies some of the ways by technology can exploit our vulnerabilities and our minds. Product designers are executing their magic tricks to grab attention, and in a way, to fool you. if you take time to think about these things, you\'ll realize how technology, especially mobile apps and websites, is not always as benevolent we think it is.\n\n<strong>It Presents a Limited Menu</strong>\n\nMany apps will present you with a limited menu. With these constrained options, you are not encouraged to use your mind freely. Yes, menus can help us make a decision. But they limit the decisions that we make. We are usually pressured to choose only from what is specified in the menu, and we fail to look beyond or to consider other alternatives.\n\n<strong>It Clings Into Us</strong>\n\nThere is a phenomenon that is known as the Fear of Missing Something Important. This is exactly what websites and apps seek to do to us, especially regarding social media. More often than not, we are over-subscribed. Our life revolves around Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Our emails are filled with messages from websites or businesses we have subscribed to. We fear that there is something we will miss.\n\n<strong>It Makes Us Vulnerable to Social Approval</strong>\n\nTechnology alters our personality. It puts a pressure on us to live a pretentious life just for the sake of feeling like we belong or fit-in with the society. From being tagged in photos to changing your profile picture, social approval is apparent in various ways. Designers exploit our vulnerabilities by forcing us to give in to this social approval.\n\n<strong>It Forces Social Reciprocity</strong>\n\nAs in the case of social approval, technology forces us to do things we may not want to do. When someone adds you in their social media circle, you are forced to accept it. When someone sends an email, you are forced to reply. When someone follows you, you are forced to follow back. It leaves little to the mind to think about. Usually, your response is already set, and you fear that responding in a different manner will make you rude.', 'Technology and Its Exploitation of our Mind’s Weaknesses', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2005-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 14:14:27', '2016-06-22 21:14:27', '', 2005, 'https://afm424.org/2005-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2070, 6, '2016-06-22 14:15:07', '2016-06-22 21:15:07', 'We have a lot to be thankful for. Technology as it changed our lives for the better––in a myriad of ways. But technology does as its pitfalls. For instance, some claim that technology is the robber baron of human creativity. In a recent article by Tristan Harris, a magician and former design ethicist at Google, he claims that <a href=\"https://medium.com/swlh/how-technology-hijacks-peoples-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-56d62ef5edf3#.rk3tu18rd\">technology hijacks the minds of people</a>. He brings up both the positive and negative effects that technology has on people; it takes advantage of our vulnerabilities, and in some instances, it limits our mental skills.\r\n\r\nHarris identifies some of the ways by technology can exploit our vulnerabilities and our minds. Product designers are executing their magic tricks to grab attention, and in a way, to fool you. if you take time to think about these things, you\'ll realize how technology, especially mobile apps and websites, is not always as benevolent we think it is.\r\n\r\n<strong>It Presents a Limited Menu</strong>\r\n\r\nMany apps will present you with a limited menu. With these constrained options, you are not encouraged to use your mind freely. Yes, menus can help us make a decision. But they limit the decisions that we make. We are usually pressured to choose only from what is specified in the menu, and we fail to look beyond or to consider other alternatives.\r\n\r\n<strong>It Clings Into Us</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a phenomenon that is known as the Fear of Missing Something Important. This is exactly what websites and apps seek to do to us, especially regarding social media. More often than not, we are over-subscribed. Our life revolves around Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Our emails are filled with messages from websites or businesses we have subscribed to. We fear that there is something we will miss.\r\n\r\n<strong>It Makes Us Vulnerable to Social Approval</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology alters our personality. It puts a pressure on us to live a pretentious life just for the sake of feeling like we belong or fit-in with the society. From being tagged in photos to changing your profile picture, social approval is apparent in various ways. Designers exploit our vulnerabilities by forcing us to give in to this social approval.\r\n\r\n<strong>It Forces Social Reciprocity</strong>\r\n\r\nAs in the case of social approval, technology forces us to do things we may not want to do. When someone adds you in their social media circle, you are forced to accept it. When someone sends an email, you are forced to reply. When someone follows you, you are forced to follow back. It leaves little to the mind to think about. Usually, your response is already set, fearing that responding in a different manner will make you appear rude.', 'Technology and Its Exploitation of our Mind’s Weaknesses', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2005-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 14:15:07', '2016-06-22 21:15:07', '', 2005, 'https://afm424.org/2005-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2071, 6, '2016-07-04 22:28:51', '2016-07-05 05:28:51', 'In 1969 British band The Zombies released a single, \"Time of the Season,\" that topped the American charts––despite of the fact that the group had broken up two years earlier. In order to meet public demand, a promoter decided to take a drastic measure; hire the services of 4 American musicians to impersonate the band. During the early years of the music business, it was normal to replace the member of a band that was problematic and find a new member that was more compliant. But this case was different.  Rather than bringing the band to the States (never mind that they had disbanded in 1967), this promoter decided to <a href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock\">create two fake groups that toured America</a>.\n\n<strong>A Story of Deception for Relevancy and Money</strong>\n\nA struggling group on their British turf, The Zombies decided to disband after their 1968 album \"Odessey and Oracle\" failed to gain the attention of the public.  No one even bothered to take notice of the misspelled “Odessey” (correctly spelled <em>Odyssey</em>) or even regard it as psychedelic wordplay.  Two years after they disbanded, their US label released the single \"Time of the Season.\"  The song immediately rose to number 3 on the US Billboard chart. An ardent public demand ensued––something that continuously eluded them when they were still a working band. The entertainment business if full of ironies.\n\nUnaware of this ruse forming in America––two different American touring bands calling themselves The Zombies––the real British members decided to pursue other interests.  It\'s interesting to note that both fake bands were managed by the same production company, Delta Promotions, a shady Michigan-based organization.  Delta claimed that they had the rights to all songs by The Zombies. This charade would be impossible to execute today, due to the omnipresence of social media.\n\nAs previously mentioned, during the early years of the music business it was natural for a label to replace a member of a band, if renecessary. Delta Promotions took this to the extreme. After 50 years, this exploitation of The Zombies has become a kind of quasi-legendary cautionary tale. Though many of the details have been forgotten, the sheer hubris and shamelessness of Delta Promotions is, still today, hard to beat. Though Delta Promotions is now dissolved, the myth surrounding The Zombies drama remains a shadowy ghost that haunts the music industry to this day.', 'American Musicians Pretend to be \"The Zombies\" and Tour America', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2014-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-04 22:28:51', '2016-07-05 05:28:51', '', 2014, 'https://afm424.org/2014-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2072, 6, '2016-06-22 16:35:47', '2016-06-22 23:35:47', 'In 1969 British band The Zombies released a single, \"Time of the Season,\" that topped the American charts––despite of the fact that the group had broken up in 1967.  In order to meet public demand, a promoter decided to take a drastic measure; hire the services of 4 American musicians to impersonate the band. During the early years of the music business, it was normal to replace the member of a band that was problematic and find a new member that was more compliant. But this case was different.  Rather than bringing the band to the States (never mind that they had disbanded 2 years earlier), this promoter decided to <a href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock\">create two fake groups that toured America</a>.  Two of these impersonators eventually became members of ZZ Top.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Story of Deception for Relevancy and Money</strong>\r\n\r\nA struggling group in their turf, The Zombies decided to disband when their 1968 album \"Odessey and Oracle\" failed to gain the attention of the public.  No one even bothered to take notice of the misspelled “Odessey” (correctly spelled <em>Odyssey</em>) or regard it as psychedelic wordplay.  Two years after they disbanded, their US label released the single \"Time of the Season.\"  The single immediately rose to number 3 on the US Billboard chart. An ardent public demand ensued––something that continuously  eluded them when they were still a band. The entertainment business if full of ironies.\r\n\r\nUnaware of this ruse forming in America, two different American touring bands calling themselves The Zombies, the real British members of group decided to pursue other interests.  It\'s interesting to note that those fake bands were managed by the same production company, Delta Promotions, a shady Michigan-based organization.  The company claimed that they had the rights towards all the songs by The Zombies.  This feat would be impossible to execute today due to the omni-presence of social media.\r\n\r\nAs previously mentioned, during the early years of the music business it was natural for a label to replace a member of a band, if renecessary. Delta Promotions took advantage of this took it to its extreme. After 50 years, the exploitation of The Zombies has become a neglected part of pop music history. Many of the details concerning this story have been forgotten. But the sheer hubris and shamelessness of Delta Promotions is, still today, definitely hard to beat.  Though Delta Promotions has been dissolved, the myth surrounding The Zombies remains a ghost, haunting the music industry to this day.', 'American Musicians Pretend to be \"The Zombies\" and Tour America', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2014-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 16:35:47', '2016-06-22 23:35:47', '', 2014, 'https://afm424.org/2014-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2073, 6, '2016-06-22 16:49:54', '2016-06-22 23:49:54', 'In 1969 British band The Zombies released a single, \"Time of the Season,\" that topped the American charts––despite of the fact that the group had broken up in 1967.  In order to meet public demand, a promoter decided to take a drastic measure; hire the services of 4 American musicians to impersonate the band. During the early years of the music business, it was normal to replace the member of a band that was problematic and find a new member that was more compliant. But this case was different.  Rather than bringing the band to the States (never mind that they had disbanded 2 years earlier), this promoter decided to <a href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock\">create two fake groups that toured America</a>.  Two of these impersonators eventually became members of ZZ Top.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Story of Deception for Relevancy and Money</strong>\r\n\r\nA struggling group in their turf, The Zombies decided to disband when their 1968 album \"Odessey and Oracle\" failed to gain the attention of the public.  No one even bothered to take notice of the misspelled “Odessey” (correctly spelled <em>Odyssey</em>) or regard it as psychedelic wordplay.  Two years after they disbanded, their US label released the single \"Time of the Season.\"  The single immediately rose to number 3 on the US Billboard chart. An ardent public demand ensued––something that continuously  eluded them when they were still a band. The entertainment business if full of ironies.\r\n\r\nUnaware of this ruse forming in America, two different American touring bands calling themselves The Zombies, the real British members of group decided to pursue other interests.  It\'s interesting to note that those fake bands were managed by the same production company, Delta Promotions, a shady Michigan-based organization.  The company claimed that they had the rights towards all the songs by The Zombies.  This feat would be impossible to execute today due to the omni-presence of social media.\r\n\r\nAs previously mentioned, during the early years of the music business it was natural for a label to replace a member of a band, if renecessary. Delta Promotions took advantage of this took it to its extreme. After 50 years, the exploitation of The Zombies has become a neglected part of pop music history. Many of the details concerning this story have been forgotten. But the sheer hubris and shamelessness of Delta Promotions is, still today, definitely hard to beat. Though Delta Promotions is now dissolved, the myth surrounding The Zombies drama remains a ghost, haunting the music industry to this day.', 'American Musicians Pretend to be \"The Zombies\" and Tour America', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2014-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 16:49:54', '2016-06-22 23:49:54', '', 2014, 'https://afm424.org/2014-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2074, 6, '2016-06-22 17:06:06', '2016-06-23 00:06:06', 'With a simple search in engines like Google and Bing, you can get access to numerous websites offering content uploaded by users, including commercial music and movies. Although this makes it extremely easy for most of us to enjoy the songs and films we love, it also involves a great deal of online piracy, causing a lot of harm to copyright holders. That is why, in 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed. This was an attempt to battle online piracy through the \"notice and takedown\" system, and hopefully eliminating copyright-infringing content. However, this system simply just doesn\'t cut it anymore.\n\n<strong>The DMCA no Longer Works</strong>\n\nThe DMCA was designed to provide protection for copyright holders, giving immunity to service providers in cases where their users may be engaging in copyright violations; but at the same time, not restricting online freedom of speech. The intention was honorable and it sounded good, but the implementation of these measures is no longer adequate. According to Section 512 of the DMCA, copyright holders can give a notice to service providers should they find copyright violating content. The provider is safe as long as it promptly removes or disables access to the contested content.\n\n<strong>The Environment is Different</strong>\n\nWith the current climate of the Internet––infringing content has become rampant, indeed even encouraged, because it generates a lot of website traffic, leading to increased revenues from ads. Websites like YouTube and Vimeo have a vast number of users who unfortunately, have uploaded a lot of music and video content in direct violation of the copyright laws. <a href=\"http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/279179-copyright-notice-and-takedown-system-needs-fixing\">According to The Hill</a>.com, copyright holders have sent notices for more than 17 million copyright-violating content in the past 4 years. Moreover, copyright holders have experienced problems regarding takedowns due to the various judicial interpretations of the DMCA by various courts. Some demand copyright holders administer a notice and identify every page that has violated their copyrights. In a cat-and-mouse game, infringers simply change the pages addressed, and repost content with a different URL.\n\n<strong>What must be done?</strong>\n\nBecause of all these problems, the US Copyright Office initiated a series of meetings this year, in order to review Section 512, which could motivate copyright holders and/or Congress to analyze the flaws and weaknesses in the system, and improve it. According to the Intellectual Property Clause in the Constitution, Congress can \"promote the Progress of Science and Useful Arts, by securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Rights to their Writings.\" Revision and improvement of the \"notice and takedown\" are a must, if we want to address the flaws in the system and adapt the Internet to the digital realities we face today.', 'Revision of the DMCA is a Must If We Want to Address Today\'s Digital Realities', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2008-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 17:06:06', '2016-06-23 00:06:06', '', 2008, 'https://afm424.org/2008-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2075, 6, '2016-06-22 17:06:58', '2016-06-23 00:06:58', 'With a simple search in engines like Google and Bing, you can get access to numerous websites offering content uploaded by users, including commercial music and movies. Although this makes it extremely easy for most of us to enjoy the songs and films we love, it also involves a great deal of online piracy, causing a lot of harm to copyright holders. That is why, in 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed. This was an attempt to battle online piracy through the \"notice and takedown\" system, and hopefully eliminating copyright-infringing content. However, this system simply just doesn\'t cut it anymore.\r\n\r\n<strong>The DMCA no Longer Works</strong>\r\n\r\nThe DMCA was designed to provide protection for copyright holders, giving immunity to service providers in cases where their users may be engaging in copyright violations; but at the same time, not restricting online freedom of speech. The intention was honorable and it sounded good, but the implementation of these measures is no longer adequate. According to Section 512 of the DMCA, copyright holders can give a notice to service providers should they find copyright violating content. The provider is safe as long as it promptly removes or disables access to the contested content.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Environment is Different</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the current climate of the Internet––infringing content has become rampant, indeed even encouraged, because it generates a lot of website traffic, leading to increased revenues from ads. Websites like YouTube and Vimeo have a vast number of users who unfortunately, have uploaded a lot of music and video content in direct violation of the copyright laws. <a href=\"http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/279179-copyright-notice-and-takedown-system-needs-fixing\">According to The Hill</a>.com, copyright holders have sent notices for more than 17 million copyright-violating content in the past 4 years. Moreover, copyright holders have experienced problems regarding takedowns due to the various judicial interpretations of the DMCA by various courts. Some demand copyright holders administer a notice and identify every page that has violated their copyrights. In a cat-and-mouse game, infringers simply change the pages addressed, and repost content with a different URL.\r\n\r\n<strong>What must be done?</strong>\r\n\r\nBecause of all these problems, the US Copyright Office initiated a series of meetings this year, in order to review Section 512, which could motivate copyright holders and/or Congress to analyze the flaws and weaknesses in the system, and improve it. According to the Intellectual Property Clause in the Constitution, Congress can \"promote the Progress of Science and Useful Arts, by securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Rights to their Writings.\" Revision of the \"notice and takedown\" is a must, if we want to address the flaws in the system and adapt the Internet to the digital realities we face today.', 'Revision of the DMCA is a Must If We Want to Address Today\'s Digital Realities', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2008-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 17:06:58', '2016-06-23 00:06:58', '', 2008, 'https://afm424.org/2008-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2076, 6, '2016-06-22 17:33:18', '2016-06-23 00:33:18', 'Music piracy is rapidly changing––both in the methods used, and the platforms engaged to pirate that content. Most music piracy today is being done through smartphones, as compared to the past, when desktops were the main culprits. The issue of music piracy is a multifaceted one, and there is more to this problem than simply changing to a portable device.\n\nA research carried out MusicWatch discovered that over 50 million Americans were actively participating in music piracy. One thing that stood out from those results is how pirating was being carried. Rather than using torrent sites like Pirate Bay, more people are now stream-ripping directly from YouTube. Other web-based piracy tools include MP3 download sites and also storage lockers. All of these different kinds of piracy are being carried out on smartphones rather than desktops as people continue spending more time on their better-connected and more powerful handsets.\n\nThe data from the latest music piracy research shows that smartphones are now responsible for approximately 30% of all music piracy. This indicates that the future of piracy is going to be largely from smartphones. Part of the reason for this shift is simple convenience––a user always has their smartphone with them, while a laptop or desktop is usually not. Music piracy is also rising alongside other types of piracy, such as live streaming. Both the devices and the platforms are driving the continuous growth.\n\nSo most of the stream-ripping is being done through mobile devices, and especially through YouTube. Smartphone piracy has overtaken grown by over 45% in the last year alone. More and more users are turning towards <a href=\"http://www.mmsend2.com/link.cfm?r=1989073618&amp;sid=96384054&amp;m=12853621&amp;u=ASCAPBulkM&amp;j=33656894&amp;s=http://www.ascap.com/email-tracking/track-externallink?fromMessage=dailybrief_05112016&amp;externallink=http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/05/09/turns-out-smartphones-are-giant-music-piracy-machines/&amp;itemName=dailybrief_05112016&amp;linkTitle=Turns-Out-Smartphones-are-Giant-Music-Pi&amp;themename=ascap-daily-brief&amp;linkcategory=not-selected&amp;utm_source=dailybrief_05112016&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter\">mobile-driven piracy</a>. In 2015 there were more than 40 billion visitors to pirate sites. Clearly piracy is a big problem––a <em>very</em> big problem.\n\nIn terms of accessibility, ripping is easier than torrents. As mobile phones continue to offer the convenience of music streaming through legitimate services like Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal, ripping has fecund soil in which to flourish. Perhaps this is the best time to start thinking about developing a mobile-focused piracy app. As more and more piracy opportunities pop up, and consumers continuously seek access to cheaper media, the issue becomes something that makes all copyright owners nervous. <em>Very</em> nervous.', 'Smartphones are the Biggest Culprits in Music Piracy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2012-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 17:33:18', '2016-06-23 00:33:18', '', 2012, 'https://afm424.org/2012-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2077, 6, '2016-06-22 17:33:33', '2016-06-23 00:33:33', 'Music piracy is rapidly changing––both in the methods used, and the platforms engaged to pirate that content. Most music piracy today is being done through smartphones, as compared to the past, when desktops were the main culprits. The issue of music piracy is a multifaceted one, and there is more to this problem than simply changing to a portable device.\r\n\r\nA research carried out MusicWatch discovered that over 50 million Americans were actively participating in music piracy. One thing that stood out from those results is how pirating was being carried. Rather than using torrent sites like Pirate Bay, more people are now stream-ripping directly from YouTube. Other web-based piracy tools include MP3 download sites and also storage lockers. All of these different kinds of piracy are being carried out on smartphones rather than desktops as people continue spending more time on their better-connected and more powerful handsets.\r\n\r\nThe data from the latest music piracy research shows that smartphones are now responsible for approximately 30% of all music piracy. This indicates that the future of piracy is going to be largely from smartphones. Part of the reason for this shift is simple convenience––a user always has their smartphone with them, while a laptop or desktop is usually not. Music piracy is also rising alongside other types of piracy, such as live streaming. Both the devices and the platforms are driving the continuous growth.\r\n\r\nSo most of the stream-ripping is being done through mobile devices, and especially through YouTube. Smartphone piracy has overtaken grown by over 45% in the last year alone. More and more users are turning towards <a href=\"http://www.mmsend2.com/link.cfm?r=1989073618&amp;sid=96384054&amp;m=12853621&amp;u=ASCAPBulkM&amp;j=33656894&amp;s=http://www.ascap.com/email-tracking/track-externallink?fromMessage=dailybrief_05112016&amp;externallink=http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/05/09/turns-out-smartphones-are-giant-music-piracy-machines/&amp;itemName=dailybrief_05112016&amp;linkTitle=Turns-Out-Smartphones-are-Giant-Music-Pi&amp;themename=ascap-daily-brief&amp;linkcategory=not-selected&amp;utm_source=dailybrief_05112016&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter\">mobile-driven piracy</a>. In 2015 there were more than 40 billion visitors to pirate sites. Clearly piracy is a big problem––a <em>very</em> big problem.\r\n\r\nIn terms of accessibility, ripping is easier than torrents. As mobile phones continue to offer the convenience of music streaming through legitimate services like Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal, ripping has fecund soil in which to flourish. Perhaps this is the best time to start thinking about developing a mobile-focused piracy app. As more and more piracy opportunities pop up, and consumers continuously seek access to cheaper media, the issue becomes something that makes all copyright owners nervous. <em>Very</em> nervous.', 'Smartphones are the Biggest Culprits in Music Piracy', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2012-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 17:33:33', '2016-06-23 00:33:33', '', 2012, 'https://afm424.org/2012-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2078, 6, '2016-06-29 00:19:58', '2016-06-29 07:19:58', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. This rapid evolution has dramatically affected movie production. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects. They worked around the medium\'s limitations because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else.\n\nToday, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery). This brings up the question: <em>is the era of \"practical effects\" coming to an end? </em>While practical effects do bring with them a certain nostalgia, the reality is that the capabilities of computer-generated imaging has surpassed anything that prior film-making generations could have imagined.\n\n<strong>Broad Application - Unlimited Potential</strong>\n\nWith the aid of computer-powered graphics, scenes can be altered, enhanced or even created from scratch. The post-production phase of film-making has become just as important as the actual acting. In some cases, decidedly more important. For instance, \"digital buffing\" is capable of making the actor appear younger or older, can drop or increase their weight, and augment their acting ability by adding artificial tears. Crying-on-demand has long been a struggle for many professional actors.\n\nProducers joke about computers soon being able to replace entire characters. Perhaps actors themselves will become redundant. Though this sounds like a stretch, no one can argue that the CGI has definitely raised the bar regarding a film\'s ability to create an alternate reality.\n\n<strong>Blockbuster Statistics</strong>\n\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you\'ll find that majority of them are either powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are some blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because the particular genre doesn\'t require it.\n\nIt\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting. Practical effects could soon be gone, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into greater depth on the topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-06-29 00:19:58', '2016-06-29 07:19:58', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2079, 6, '2016-06-22 17:53:04', '2016-06-23 00:53:04', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. Movie production has been dramatically affected. Filmmakers have relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects since the earliest years of the cinema. They worked around the medium\'s limitations, because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else. Today, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery),but there is one question which is worrisome. Is the era of practical effects coming to an end? Is it definitively being substituted with use of digitally generated and enhanced images? While practical effects bring ca ertain nostalgia, the truth is that the capabilities of computer-generated images are surpassing anything that prior film-making generations could have probably imagined.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broad Application and Unlimited Potential</strong>\r\n\r\nUsing computer-powered graphics entire scenes as well as characters can be altered, created and enhanced. The post-production has becoming a segment of film-making which is just as important as the actual acting and role-playing. Digital buffing is capable of making the actor appear younger or older, it could drop or increase their weight and to properly enhance their acting by adding artificial tears, for instance. The latter has long been a struggle for a lot of professional actors and actresses.\r\n\r\nSome producers joke about computers being able to actually replace entire characters. Perhaps soon the actors themselves will become redundant. Of course, this is a far-fetched idea which isn’t likely to happen. However, the effects that the computers are capable of bringing have definitively raised the bar regarding special effects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Block Buster Statistics</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you are going to find that most of them are powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are certain blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because their particular genre doesn’t require it. Yet it\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting, and practical effects could be gone soon, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into detail, offering more info on this topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-22 17:53:04', '2016-06-23 00:53:04', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2207, 6, '2016-06-29 00:08:00', '2016-06-29 07:08:00', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. This rapid evolution is dramatically affecting movie production. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers have relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects. They worked around the medium\'s limitations because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else.\r\n\r\nToday, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery). This brings up a worrisome question; <em>is the era of \"practical effects\" coming to an end?</em> Is it definitively being replaced by the use of digitally generated and enhanced images? While practical effects do bring with them a certain nostalgia, the reality is that the capabilities of computer-generated imaging is surpassing anything that prior film-making generations could have imagined.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broad Application - Unlimited Potential</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the aid of computer-powered graphics, scenes can be altered, enhanced or even created from scratch. The post-production phase of film-making has become just as important as the actual acting. In some cases, it\'s decidedly more important. For instance, \"digital buffing\" is capable of making the actor appear younger or older; it can drop or increase their weight, or augment their acting ability by adding artificial tears. Crying-on-demand has long been a struggle for many professional actors.\r\n\r\nProducers joke about computers soon being able to actually replace entire characters. Perhaps actors themselves will become redundant. Though this sounds far-fetched, no one can argue that the CGI has definitely raised the bar regarding a film\'s ability to create an alternate reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blockbuster Statistics</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you\'ll find that majority of them are either powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are some blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because the particular genre doesn\'t require it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting. practical effects could soon be gone, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into greater depth on the topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-29 00:08:00', '2016-06-29 07:08:00', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2208, 6, '2016-06-29 00:17:00', '2016-06-29 07:17:00', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. This rapid evolution has dramatically affected movie production. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects. They worked around the medium\'s limitations because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else.\r\n\r\nToday, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery). This brings up the question: <em>is the era of \"practical effects\" coming to an end? </em>While practical effects do bring with them a certain nostalgia, the reality is that the capabilities of computer-generated imaging is surpassing anything that prior film-making generations could have imagined.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broad Application - Unlimited Potential</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the aid of computer-powered graphics, scenes can be altered, enhanced or even created from scratch. The post-production phase of film-making has become just as important as the actual acting. In some cases, it\'s decidedly more important. For instance, \"digital buffing\" is capable of making the actor appear younger or older, can drop or increase their weight, and augment their acting ability by adding artificial tears. Crying-on-demand has long been a struggle for many professional actors.\r\n\r\nProducers joke about computers soon being able to replace entire characters. Perhaps actors themselves will become redundant. Though this sounds like a stretch, no one can argue that the CGI has definitely raised the bar regarding a film\'s ability to create an alternate reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blockbuster Statistics</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you\'ll find that majority of them are either powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are some blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because the particular genre doesn\'t require it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting. practical effects could soon be gone, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into greater depth on the topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-29 00:17:00', '2016-06-29 07:17:00', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2209, 6, '2016-06-29 00:17:24', '2016-06-29 07:17:24', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. This rapid evolution has dramatically affected movie production. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects. They worked around the medium\'s limitations because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else.\r\n\r\nToday, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery). This brings up the question: <em>is the era of \"practical effects\" coming to an end? </em>While practical effects do bring with them a certain nostalgia, the reality is that the capabilities of computer-generated imaging is surpassing anything that prior film-making generations could have imagined.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broad Application - Unlimited Potential</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the aid of computer-powered graphics, scenes can be altered, enhanced or even created from scratch. The post-production phase of film-making has become just as important as the actual acting. In some cases, it\'s decidedly more important. For instance, \"digital buffing\" is capable of making the actor appear younger or older, can drop or increase their weight, and augment their acting ability by adding artificial tears. Crying-on-demand has long been a struggle for many professional actors.\r\n\r\nProducers joke about computers soon being able to replace entire characters. Perhaps actors themselves will become redundant. Though this sounds like a stretch, no one can argue that the CGI has definitely raised the bar regarding a film\'s ability to create an alternate reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blockbuster Statistics</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you\'ll find that majority of them are either powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are some blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because the particular genre doesn\'t require it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting. Practical effects could soon be gone, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into greater depth on the topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-29 00:17:24', '2016-06-29 07:17:24', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2210, 6, '2016-06-29 00:20:02', '2016-06-29 07:20:02', 'Unless you\'ve been living in an isolated igloo in Antarctica for the past 20 years, it\'s obvious that technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed. This rapid evolution has dramatically affected movie production. From the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers relied on various practical tricks to create a variety of visual effects. They worked around the medium\'s limitations because the technology wasn’t there to do anything else.\r\n\r\nToday, most special effects are done through CGI (computer generated imagery). This brings up the question: <em>is the era of \"practical effects\" coming to an end? </em>While practical effects do bring with them a certain nostalgia, the reality is that the capabilities of computer-generated imaging has surpassed anything that prior film-making generations could have imagined.\r\n\r\n<strong>Broad Application - Unlimited Potential</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the aid of computer-powered graphics, scenes can be altered, enhanced or even created from scratch. The post-production phase of film-making has become just as important as the actual acting. In some cases, decidedly more important. For instance, \"digital buffing\" is capable of making the actor appear younger or older, can drop or increase their weight, and augment their acting ability by adding artificial tears. Crying-on-demand has long been a struggle for many professional actors.\r\n\r\nProducers joke about computers soon being able to replace entire characters. Perhaps actors themselves will become redundant. Though this sounds like a stretch, no one can argue that the CGI has definitely raised the bar regarding a film\'s ability to create an alternate reality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blockbuster Statistics</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you look at the 50 top-grossing movies of all time, you\'ll find that majority of them are either powered by CGI, or are entirely animated. Yes, there are some blockbusters that don\'t rely on visual effects, but that’s only because the particular genre doesn\'t require it.\r\n\r\nIt\'s clear that the emphasis is shifting. Practical effects could soon be gone, along with the artists that created and implemented them. <a href=\"http://qz.com/674547/hollywoods-special-effects-industry-is-cratering-and-an-art-form-is-disappearing-along-with-it/\">This article</a> goes into greater depth on the topic.', 'Has the Era of Practical Effects Come to an End––and with it––An Entire Art Form?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2010-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-06-29 00:20:02', '2016-06-29 07:20:02', '', 2010, 'https://afm424.org/2010-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2211, 6, '2016-09-10 15:05:11', '2016-09-10 22:05:11', '[audio mp3=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/The-Serpent-and-the-Machinery_edit_bridge-efx_single.mp3\"][/audio]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA new remix/re-edit of this popular Allure of Souls song.', 'Allure of Souls  – \"The Serpent & The Machinery (Chained Version)\"', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2101-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-09-10 15:05:11', '2016-09-10 22:05:11', '', 2101, 'https://afm424.org/2101-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2219, 6, '2016-07-04 22:06:00', '2016-07-05 05:06:00', 'In 1969 British band The Zombies released a single, \"Time of the Season,\" that topped the American charts––despite of the fact that the group had broken up two years earlier. In order to meet public demand, a promoter decided to take a drastic measure; hire the services of 4 American musicians to impersonate the band. During the early years of the music business, it was normal to replace the member of a band that was problematic and find a new member that was more compliant. But this case was different.  Rather than bringing the band to the States (never mind that they had disbanded in 1967), this promoter decided to <a href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock\">create two fake groups that toured America</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Story of Deception for Relevancy and Money</strong>\r\n\r\nA struggling group on their British turf, The Zombies decided to disband after their 1968 album \"Odessey and Oracle\" failed to gain the attention of the public.  No one even bothered to take notice of the misspelled “Odessey” (correctly spelled <em>Odyssey</em>) or even regard it as psychedelic wordplay.  Two years after they disbanded, their US label released the single \"Time of the Season.\"  The song immediately rose to number 3 on the US Billboard chart. An ardent public demand ensued––something that continuously eluded them when they were still a working band. The entertainment business if full of ironies.\r\n\r\nUnaware of this ruse forming in America––two different American touring bands calling themselves The Zombies––the real British members decided to pursue other interests.  It\'s interesting to note that both fake bands were managed by the same production company, Delta Promotions, a shady Michigan-based organization.  Delta claimed that they had the rights to all songs by The Zombies. This charade would be impossible to execute today, due to the omnipresence of social media.\r\n\r\nAs previously mentioned, during the early years of the music business it was natural for a label to replace a member of a band, if renecessary. Delta Promotions took this to the extreme. After 50 years, this exploitation of The Zombies might have become legend, but instead has become a neglected part of pop music history. Though Many of the story\'s details have been forgotten, the sheer hubris and shamelessness of Delta Promotions is, still today, hard to beat. Though Delta Promotions is now dissolved, the myth surrounding The Zombies drama remains a ghost, haunting the music industry in the shadows to this day.', 'American Musicians Pretend to be \"The Zombies\" and Tour America', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2014-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-04 22:06:00', '2016-07-05 05:06:00', '', 2014, 'https://afm424.org/2014-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2223, 6, '2016-07-04 22:29:22', '2016-07-05 05:29:22', 'In 1969 British band The Zombies released a single, \"Time of the Season,\" that topped the American charts––despite of the fact that the group had broken up two years earlier. In order to meet public demand, a promoter decided to take a drastic measure; hire the services of 4 American musicians to impersonate the band. During the early years of the music business, it was normal to replace the member of a band that was problematic and find a new member that was more compliant. But this case was different.  Rather than bringing the band to the States (never mind that they had disbanded in 1967), this promoter decided to <a href=\"https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock\">create two fake groups that toured America</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Story of Deception for Relevancy and Money</strong>\r\n\r\nA struggling group on their British turf, The Zombies decided to disband after their 1968 album \"Odessey and Oracle\" failed to gain the attention of the public.  No one even bothered to take notice of the misspelled “Odessey” (correctly spelled <em>Odyssey</em>) or even regard it as psychedelic wordplay.  Two years after they disbanded, their US label released the single \"Time of the Season.\"  The song immediately rose to number 3 on the US Billboard chart. An ardent public demand ensued––something that continuously eluded them when they were still a working band. The entertainment business if full of ironies.\r\n\r\nUnaware of this ruse forming in America––two different American touring bands calling themselves The Zombies––the real British members decided to pursue other interests.  It\'s interesting to note that both fake bands were managed by the same production company, Delta Promotions, a shady Michigan-based organization.  Delta claimed that they had the rights to all songs by The Zombies. This charade would be impossible to execute today, due to the omnipresence of social media.\r\n\r\nAs previously mentioned, during the early years of the music business it was natural for a label to replace a member of a band, if renecessary. Delta Promotions took this to the extreme. After 50 years, this exploitation of The Zombies has become a kind of quasi-legendary cautionary tale. Though many of the details have been forgotten, the sheer hubris and shamelessness of Delta Promotions is, still today, hard to beat. Delta Promotions is now dissolved, but the myth surrounding The Zombies drama remains a shadowy ghost that haunts the music industry to this day.', 'American Musicians Pretend to be \"The Zombies\" and Tour America', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2014-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-04 22:29:22', '2016-07-05 05:29:22', '', 2014, 'https://afm424.org/2014-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2225, 6, '2016-07-05 20:30:01', '2016-07-06 03:30:01', 'Earlier this month, <a href=\"http://www.today.com/health/it-s-going-get-worse-nearly-30-percent-teens-have-t96756\">NBC News\' Today informed</a> that, according to a new study, 30% of teenagers are suffering from tinnitus, a condition associated with a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears. Larry Roberts, the senior researcher at Ontario-based McMaster University, concluded that tinnitus is an ever-growing problem and a \"major public health challenge\" that modern people face. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1.1 billion young people are threatened with hearing loss due to the abuse and misuse of portable music players as well as by the extremely high sound at music festivals and other venues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Smartphones, Music Players, &amp; Earbuds</strong>\r\n\r\nEar, nose and throat specialists note that today\'s advanced technologies, particularly smartphones with long-lasting batteries and powerful computers, are the main reason behind the ever-increasing hearing problems. These devices are capable of producing sound levels well over 85 decibels. Constant exposure to high volume, long duration listening can cause severe damage to our hearing. Sometimes permanent damage can be caused in a matter of minutes. In addition, popular amongst teenagers are in-ear headphones called \"earbuds.\" These are placed deep inside the ears, produce extremely loud music, and insulate the listener from outside noise.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Listening Habits Are Behind All This</strong>\r\n\r\nIn his study, Roberts and his team performed hearing tests on 170 young people between ages 11 and 17. The study revealed that almost all students had \"risky listening habits,\" both when at clubs, and when using their personal music devices. The majority of responders said that they had experienced tinnitus at least once in their lifetime.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tinnitus is a Clear Sign</strong>\r\n\r\nThe symptoms of tinnitus can last for a couple of days after being exposed to loud noise or music. During the study, Roberts found that nearly one-third of the participants continued to have a buzzing noise in their ears––a clear sign that the tinnitus condition has become persistent in their cases. Although they showed no significant hearing loss, all of them had increased sensitivity to noises, which suggested that their auditory nerves were already damaged. Additional studies reveal that this sensitivity often leads to hearing problems later in life.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Protect Your Hearing</strong>\r\n\r\nAccording to specialists, protection is relatively simple. When using ear buds, keep the volume on your music player below 60% and limit listening to music in this way to no more than 60 minutes a day.', 'Significant Increase of Hearing Loss Amongst Teenagers Due to Risky Listening Habits and Misuse of Music Players', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2016-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 20:30:01', '2016-07-06 03:30:01', '', 2016, 'https://afm424.org/2016-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2227, 6, '2016-08-04 17:08:19', '2016-08-05 00:08:19', 'Earlier this month, <a href=\"http://www.today.com/health/it-s-going-get-worse-nearly-30-percent-teens-have-t96756\">NBC News Today</a> reported that according to a new study, 30% of teenagers are suffering from tinnitus, a condition associated with a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears. Larry Roberts, researcher at Ontario-based McMaster University, concluded that tinnitus is an ever-growing problem and is a \"major public health challenge.\" According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1.1 billion young people are threatened with hearing loss due to the abuse and misuse of portable music players and by the extremely high level of sound at music festivals and other venues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Smartphones, Music Players, &amp; Earbuds</strong>\r\n\r\nEar, nose and throat specialists note that today\'s advanced technologies, particularly smartphones with long-lasting batteries and powerful computers, are the main reason behind the ever-increasing hearing problems. These devices are capable of producing sound levels well over 85 decibels. Constant exposure to \"high volume–long duration listening,\" can cause severe damage to hearing. Under certain circumstances, permanent damage can be caused in a matter of minutes. In addition, popular amongst teenagers are in-ear headphones called \"earbuds.\" These are placed deep inside the ears and can produce extremely loud levels of sound.\r\n\r\n<strong>Listening Habits Are Behind All This</strong>\r\n\r\nIn his study, Roberts and his team performed hearing tests on 170 young people between ages 11 and 17. The study revealed that almost all students had \"risky listening habits,\" both when at clubs, and when using their personal music devices. The majority of responders said that they had experienced tinnitus at least once in their lifetime.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tinnitus is a Clear Sign</strong>\r\n\r\nThe symptoms of tinnitus can last for a couple of days after being exposed to loud noise or music. During the study, Roberts found that nearly one-third of the participants continued to have a buzzing noise in their ears––a clear sign that the tinnitus condition has become persistent in their cases. Although they showed no significant hearing loss, all of them had increased sensitivity to noises, which suggested that their auditory nerves were already damaged. Additional studies reveal that this sensitivity often leads to hearing problems later in life.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Protect Your Hearing</strong>\r\n\r\nAccording to specialists, protection is relatively simple. When using ear buds, keep the volume on your music player below 60% and limit listening to music in this way to no more than 60 minutes a day.', 'Significant Increase of Hearing Loss Amongst Teenagers Due to Risky Listening Habits and Misuse of Music Players', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2016-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-08-04 17:08:19', '2016-08-05 00:08:19', '', 2016, 'https://afm424.org/2016-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2228, 6, '2016-07-05 20:45:52', '2016-07-06 03:45:52', 'Earlier this month, <a href=\"http://www.today.com/health/it-s-going-get-worse-nearly-30-percent-teens-have-t96756\">NBC News Today</a> reported that according to a new study, 30% of teenagers are suffering from tinnitus, a condition associated with a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears. Larry Roberts, senior researcher at Ontario-based McMaster University, concluded that tinnitus is an ever-growing problem and is a \"major public health challenge.\" According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1.1 billion young people are threatened with hearing loss due to the abuse and misuse of portable music players and by the extremely high level of sound at music festivals and other venues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Smartphones, Music Players, &amp; Earbuds</strong>\r\n\r\nEar, nose and throat specialists note that today\'s advanced technologies, particularly smartphones with long-lasting batteries and powerful computers, are the main reason behind the ever-increasing hearing problems. These devices are capable of producing sound levels well over 85 decibels. Constant exposure to \"high volume–long duration listening,\" can cause severe damage to hearing. Under certain circumstances, permanent damage can be caused in a matter of minutes. In addition, popular amongst teenagers are in-ear headphones called \"earbuds.\" These are placed deep inside the ears and can produce extremely loud levels of sound.\r\n\r\n<strong>Listening Habits Are Behind All This</strong>\r\n\r\nIn his study, Roberts and his team performed hearing tests on 170 young people between ages 11 and 17. The study revealed that almost all students had \"risky listening habits,\" both when at clubs, and when using their personal music devices. The majority of responders said that they had experienced tinnitus at least once in their lifetime.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tinnitus is a Clear Sign</strong>\r\n\r\nThe symptoms of tinnitus can last for a couple of days after being exposed to loud noise or music. During the study, Roberts found that nearly one-third of the participants continued to have a buzzing noise in their ears––a clear sign that the tinnitus condition has become persistent in their cases. Although they showed no significant hearing loss, all of them had increased sensitivity to noises, which suggested that their auditory nerves were already damaged. Additional studies reveal that this sensitivity often leads to hearing problems later in life.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Protect Your Hearing</strong>\r\n\r\nAccording to specialists, protection is relatively simple. When using ear buds, keep the volume on your music player below 60% and limit listening to music in this way to no more than 60 minutes a day.', 'Significant Increase of Hearing Loss Amongst Teenagers Due to Risky Listening Habits and Misuse of Music Players', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2016-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 20:45:52', '2016-07-06 03:45:52', '', 2016, 'https://afm424.org/2016-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2229, 6, '2016-07-11 14:25:09', '2016-07-11 21:25:09', 'Every now and then we stumble upon a story that strikes the core of our humanity. Such is the story of <a href=\"http://biggeekdad.com/2010/09/power-of-music/\">Jack Leroy Tueller and His Ever Faithful Trumpet</a>. The story of Jack Tueller (pictured above) has managed to touch the heart of everyone who\'s listened to him recall his childhood days, or when he was attending the Brigham Young University, or his stint as a pilot during World War II. His accounts are very emotional and his beloved trumpet serves as the common denominator to his story.\n\nJack Tueller faced a tough battle when he was just a child. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father abandoned the family shortly after his mother\'s passing.  The sound of the trumpet served as a form of relief, helping him through tough times.  He played the trumpet during his high school years, which gained him a scholarship at the Brigham Young University. While studying at the University, he met a beautiful young woman named Marjorie, who was a trumpet scholar just like him. Marjorie eventually became his wife and they soon had a daughter.\n\nUnfortunately, WWII forced Jack to leave his wife and 6-month old baby.  He went to Europe where he flew over 144 missions without receiving a single hit. He always had his trumpet with him. His fellow soldiers loved to listen to the sound of the instrument. The music rejuvenated their failing spirits.\n\nDuring the war, Jack carried a canvas bag with him, trumpet tucked neatly inside. He attached this to his airplane seat. He thought that if he was ever unlucky, and his plane was shot down by the enemy, he would play the trumpet in the prisoners-of-war camp. Perhaps his trumpet playing could garner additional amenities from the guards, due to fondness for the sound of his horn. Whenever Jack faced a frightening phase of his life, his trumpet came to rescue, helping him get through the tough times.\n\nJack Tueller firmly believed that music saved his life. During a combat mission at Omaha Beach, Jack was aware that an enemy sniper might well be watching him. Nonetheless, he decided to play his trumpet despite the risk. He thought that the enemy was also scared, just like him. Everyone appreciates hearing a love song. Even in battle. So Jack played \"Lili Marlene,\" a German love song.\n\nWell, the enemy never fired. When the sniper was captured the next morning, he wanted to know who played such beautiful trumpet music through the night. The commander fetched Jack and took him to captured sniper. What happened next was far from the idea of war. The sniper, who apparently had been listening to the sound of Jack\'s trumpet all night, burst into tears and told him that the song reminded him of his loved ones. He just couldn’t shoot Jack; even though that was his assignment. Jack shook the sniper\'s hand, realizing he was a scared kid, the same as him––just trying to follow the orders of a superior.', 'The Amazing Power of Music', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-11 14:25:09', '2016-07-11 21:25:09', '', 2020, 'https://afm424.org/2020-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2232, 6, '2016-07-05 21:22:42', '2016-07-06 04:22:42', 'Earlier this month, <a href=\"http://www.today.com/health/it-s-going-get-worse-nearly-30-percent-teens-have-t96756\">NBC News Today</a> reported that according to a new study, 30% of teenagers are suffering from tinnitus, a condition associated with a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears. Larry Roberts, researcher at Ontario-based McMaster University, concluded that tinnitus is an ever-growing problem and is a \"major public health challenge.\" According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1.1 billion young people are threatened with hearing loss due to the abuse and misuse of portable music players and by the extremely high level of sound at music festivals and other venues.\r\n\r\n<strong>Smartphones, Music Players, &amp; Earbuds</strong>\r\n\r\nEar, nose and throat specialists note that today\'s advanced technologies, particularly smartphones with long-lasting batteries and powerful computers, are the main reason behind the ever-increasing hearing problems. These devices are capable of producing sound levels well over 85 decibels. Constant exposure to \"high volume–long duration listening,\" can cause severe damage to hearing. Under certain circumstances, permanent damage can be caused in a matter of minutes. In addition, popular amongst teenagers are in-ear headphones called \"earbuds.\" These are placed deep inside the ears and can produce extremely loud levels of sound.\r\n\r\n<strong>Listening Habits Are Behind All This</strong>\r\n\r\nIn his study, Roberts and his team performed hearing tests on 170 young people between ages 11 and 17. The study revealed that almost all students had \"risky listening habits,\" both when at clubs, and when using their personal music devices. The majority of responders said that they had experienced tinnitus at least once in their lifetime.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tinnitus is a Clear Sign</strong>\r\n\r\nThe symptoms of tinnitus can last for a couple of days after being exposed to loud noise or music. During the study, Roberts found that nearly one-third of the participants continued to have a buzzing noise in their ears––a clear sign that the tinnitus condition has become persistent in their cases. Although they showed no significant hearing loss, all of them had increased sensitivity to noises, which suggested that their auditory nerves were already damaged. Additional studies reveal that this sensitivity often leads to hearing problems later in life.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Protect Your Hearing</strong>\r\n\r\nAccording to specialists, protection is relatively simple. When using ear buds, keep the volume on your music player below 60% and limit listening to music in this way to no more than 60 minutes a day.', 'Significant Increase of Hearing Loss Amongst Teenagers Due to Risky Listening Habits and Misuse of Music Players', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2016-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 21:22:42', '2016-07-06 04:22:42', '', 2016, 'https://afm424.org/2016-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2238, 6, '2016-07-05 21:52:21', '2016-07-06 04:52:21', 'Every now and then we stumble upon a story that strikes the core of our humanity. Such is the story of <a href=\"http://biggeekdad.com/2010/09/power-of-music/\">Jack Leroy Tueller and His Ever Faithful Trumpet</a>. The story of Jack Tueller (pictured above) has managed to touch the heart of everyone who\'s listened to him recall his childhood days, or when he was attending the Brigham Young University, or his stint as a pilot during World War II. His accounts are very emotional and his beloved trumpet serves as the common denominator to his story.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Story of Jack Lerroy Tueller</strong>\r\n\r\nJack Tueller faced a tough battle when he was just a child. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father abandoned the family shortly after his mother\'s passing.  The sound of the trumpet served as a form of relief, helping him get through tough times.  He played the trumpet during his high school years, which helped him gain a scholarship at the Brigham Young University. While studying at the University, he met a beautiful girl named Marjorie who was a trumpet scholar just like him. Marjorie eventually became his wife and they soon had a lovely daughter.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, WWII forced Jack to leave his wife and 6-month old baby.  He went to Europe where he flew over 144 missions without receiving a single hit. He always had his trumpet with him. His fellow soldiers loved to listen to the sound of the instrument. The music rejuvenated their failing spirits.\r\n\r\nDuring the war, Jack carried a canvas bag with him, trumpet tucked neatly inside. He attached this to his airplane seat. He thought that if he was ever unlucky, and his plane was shot down by the enemy, he would play the trumpet in the prisoners-of-war camp. Perhaps his trumpet playing could garner additional amenities from the guards, due to fondness for the sound of his horn. Whenever Jack faced a frightening phase of his life, his trumpet came to rescue, helping him get through the tough times.\r\n\r\nJack Tueller firmly believed that music saved his life. During a combat mission at Omaha Beach, Jack was aware that an enemy sniper might well be watching him. Nonetheless, he decided to play his trumpet despite the risk. He thought that the enemy was also scared, just like him. Everyone appreciates hearing a love song. Even in battle. Perhaps, <em>especially</em> in battle.\r\n\r\nWell, the enemy never fired. But when the sniper was eventually captured, he wanted to know who played such beautiful trumpet music through the night. The commander fetched Jack and took him to captured sniper. What happened next was far from the idea of war. The sniper, who apparently had been listening to the sound of Jack\'s trumpet, burst into tears and told him that the song reminded him of his loved ones. He just couldn’t shoot Jack; even though that was his assignment. Jack shook the sniper\'s hand, realizing he was a scared kid, the same as him––just following the orders of a superior.', 'The Amazing Power of Music', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 21:52:21', '2016-07-06 04:52:21', '', 2020, 'https://afm424.org/2020-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2239, 6, '2016-07-05 21:57:44', '2016-07-06 04:57:44', 'Every now and then we stumble upon a story that strikes the core of our humanity. Such is the story of <a href=\"http://biggeekdad.com/2010/09/power-of-music/\">Jack Leroy Tueller and His Ever Faithful Trumpet</a>. The story of Jack Tueller (pictured above) has managed to touch the heart of everyone who\'s listened to him recall his childhood days, or when he was attending the Brigham Young University, or his stint as a pilot during World War II. His accounts are very emotional and his beloved trumpet serves as the common denominator to his story.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Story of Jack Lerroy Tueller</strong>\r\n\r\nJack Tueller faced a tough battle when he was just a child. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father abandoned the family shortly after his mother\'s passing.  The sound of the trumpet served as a form of relief, helping him get through tough times.  He played the trumpet during his high school years, which helped him gain a scholarship at the Brigham Young University. While studying at the University, he met a beautiful girl named Marjorie who was a trumpet scholar just like him. Marjorie eventually became his wife and they soon had a lovely daughter.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, WWII forced Jack to leave his wife and 6-month old baby.  He went to Europe where he flew over 144 missions without receiving a single hit. He always had his trumpet with him. His fellow soldiers loved to listen to the sound of the instrument. The music rejuvenated their failing spirits.\r\n\r\nDuring the war, Jack carried a canvas bag with him, trumpet tucked neatly inside. He attached this to his airplane seat. He thought that if he was ever unlucky, and his plane was shot down by the enemy, he would play the trumpet in the prisoners-of-war camp. Perhaps his trumpet playing could garner additional amenities from the guards, due to fondness for the sound of his horn. Whenever Jack faced a frightening phase of his life, his trumpet came to rescue, helping him get through the tough times.\r\n\r\nJack Tueller firmly believed that music saved his life. During a combat mission at Omaha Beach, Jack was aware that an enemy sniper might well be watching him. Nonetheless, he decided to play his trumpet despite the risk. He thought that the enemy was also scared, just like him. Everyone appreciates hearing a love song. Even in battle. So Jack played \"Lili Marlene,\" a German love song.\r\n\r\nWell, the enemy never fired. When the sniper was captured the next morning, he wanted to know who played such beautiful trumpet music through the night. The commander fetched Jack and took him to captured sniper. What happened next was far from the idea of war. The sniper, who apparently had been listening to the sound of Jack\'s trumpet all night, burst into tears and told him that the song reminded him of his loved ones. He just couldn’t shoot Jack; even though that was his assignment. Jack shook the sniper\'s hand, realizing he was a scared kid, the same as him––just following the orders of a superior.', 'The Amazing Power of Music', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 21:57:44', '2016-07-06 04:57:44', '', 2020, 'https://afm424.org/2020-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2240, 6, '2016-07-05 21:59:59', '2016-07-06 04:59:59', 'Every now and then we stumble upon a story that strikes the core of our humanity. Such is the story of <a href=\"http://biggeekdad.com/2010/09/power-of-music/\">Jack Leroy Tueller and His Ever Faithful Trumpet</a>. The story of Jack Tueller (pictured above) has managed to touch the heart of everyone who\'s listened to him recall his childhood days, or when he was attending the Brigham Young University, or his stint as a pilot during World War II. His accounts are very emotional and his beloved trumpet serves as the common denominator to his story.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jack\'s Story</strong>\r\n\r\nJack Tueller faced a tough battle when he was just a child. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father abandoned the family shortly after his mother\'s passing.  The sound of the trumpet served as a form of relief, helping him get through tough times.  He played the trumpet during his high school years, which helped him gain a scholarship at the Brigham Young University. While studying at the University, he met a beautiful girl named Marjorie who was a trumpet scholar just like him. Marjorie eventually became his wife and they soon had a lovely daughter.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, WWII forced Jack to leave his wife and 6-month old baby.  He went to Europe where he flew over 144 missions without receiving a single hit. He always had his trumpet with him. His fellow soldiers loved to listen to the sound of the instrument. The music rejuvenated their failing spirits.\r\n\r\nDuring the war, Jack carried a canvas bag with him, trumpet tucked neatly inside. He attached this to his airplane seat. He thought that if he was ever unlucky, and his plane was shot down by the enemy, he would play the trumpet in the prisoners-of-war camp. Perhaps his trumpet playing could garner additional amenities from the guards, due to fondness for the sound of his horn. Whenever Jack faced a frightening phase of his life, his trumpet came to rescue, helping him get through the tough times.\r\n\r\nJack Tueller firmly believed that music saved his life. During a combat mission at Omaha Beach, Jack was aware that an enemy sniper might well be watching him. Nonetheless, he decided to play his trumpet despite the risk. He thought that the enemy was also scared, just like him. Everyone appreciates hearing a love song. Even in battle. So Jack played \"Lili Marlene,\" a German love song.\r\n\r\nWell, the enemy never fired. When the sniper was captured the next morning, he wanted to know who played such beautiful trumpet music through the night. The commander fetched Jack and took him to captured sniper. What happened next was far from the idea of war. The sniper, who apparently had been listening to the sound of Jack\'s trumpet all night, burst into tears and told him that the song reminded him of his loved ones. He just couldn’t shoot Jack; even though that was his assignment. Jack shook the sniper\'s hand, realizing he was a scared kid, the same as him––just following the orders of a superior.', 'The Amazing Power of Music', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-05 21:59:59', '2016-07-06 04:59:59', '', 2020, 'https://afm424.org/2020-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2245, 6, '2016-07-11 14:25:28', '2016-07-11 21:25:28', 'Every now and then we stumble upon a story that strikes the core of our humanity. Such is the story of <a href=\"http://biggeekdad.com/2010/09/power-of-music/\">Jack Leroy Tueller and His Ever Faithful Trumpet</a>. The story of Jack Tueller (pictured above) has managed to touch the heart of everyone who\'s listened to him recall his childhood days, or when he was attending the Brigham Young University, or his stint as a pilot during World War II. His accounts are very emotional and his beloved trumpet serves as the common denominator to his story.\r\n\r\nJack Tueller faced a tough battle when he was just a child. He lost his mother at a young age, and his father abandoned the family shortly after his mother\'s passing.  The sound of the trumpet served as a form of relief, helping him through tough times.  He played the trumpet during his high school years, which gained him a scholarship at the Brigham Young University. While studying at the University, he met a beautiful young woman named Marjorie, who was a trumpet scholar just like him. Marjorie eventually became his wife and they soon had a daughter.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, WWII forced Jack to leave his wife and 6-month old baby.  He went to Europe where he flew over 144 missions without receiving a single hit. He always had his trumpet with him. His fellow soldiers loved to listen to the sound of the instrument. The music rejuvenated their failing spirits.\r\n\r\nDuring the war, Jack carried a canvas bag with him, trumpet tucked neatly inside. He attached this to his airplane seat. He thought that if he was ever unlucky, and his plane was shot down by the enemy, he would play the trumpet in the prisoners-of-war camp. Perhaps his trumpet playing could garner additional amenities from the guards, due to fondness for the sound of his horn. Whenever Jack faced a frightening phase of his life, his trumpet came to rescue, helping him get through the tough times.\r\n\r\nJack Tueller firmly believed that music saved his life. During a combat mission at Omaha Beach, Jack was aware that an enemy sniper might well be watching him. Nonetheless, he decided to play his trumpet despite the risk. He thought that the enemy was also scared, just like him. Everyone appreciates hearing a love song. Even in battle. So Jack played \"Lili Marlene,\" a German love song.\r\n\r\nWell, the enemy never fired. When the sniper was captured the next morning, he wanted to know who played such beautiful trumpet music through the night. The commander fetched Jack and took him to captured sniper. What happened next was far from the idea of war. The sniper, who apparently had been listening to the sound of Jack\'s trumpet all night, burst into tears and told him that the song reminded him of his loved ones. He just couldn’t shoot Jack; even though that was his assignment. Jack shook the sniper\'s hand, realizing he was a scared kid, the same as him––just trying to follow the orders of a superior.', 'The Amazing Power of Music', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-11 14:25:28', '2016-07-11 21:25:28', '', 2020, 'https://afm424.org/2020-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2246, 4, '2016-07-12 10:15:06', '2016-07-12 17:15:06', 'R. Taylor is a hybrid - mixing R&amp;B, pop, blues, a some jazz. With a soulful, sexy voice and an attitude assured enough to sing about sensitive emotions. Her music has been featured on The Carrie Diaries and her EP is a hit in the major online streaming stores.\r\n\r\nThe “R Taylor” EP is available for download on iTunes and Amazon––and streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Beats/Media Net, Muzoic, Microsoft Groove and Google Play.\r\n\r\nAmazon (<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HND4PIE/190-3378306-0591636?ie=UTF8&amp;redirect=true\" target=\"_blank\">download</a>)\r\niTunes (<a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/r.-taylor-single/id1128537542?ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\">download</a>)\r\nGoogle Play (<a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Naked_Prey_Music_R_Taylor?id=Bhjqgxpevl5wpn2xbdajbwkbqpi\" target=\"_blank\">stream</a>)\r\n\r\n[playlist ids=\"2097,2098,2096\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Featured Artist - R. Taylor', 'R. Taylor is a hybrid - a mix of R&B, pop, blues, and a some jazz. With a soulful, sexy voice and an attitude assured enough to sing about sensitive emotions.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2093-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-12 10:15:06', '2016-07-12 17:15:06', '', 2093, 'https://afm424.org/2093-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2247, 6, '2016-07-18 10:55:10', '2016-07-18 17:55:10', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to just break even, thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr when Trent Reznor fired shots at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for unfairly taking advantage of artists to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nThe Artist vs The Business has been a hot-button topic for quite some time. This new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> highlights this issue. It\'s a collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)– and – the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC).\r\n\r\nThe NCAC was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. This was a landmark decision where the court redefined <em>\"obscenity\"</em> from \"utterly without socially redeeming value\" to  that which lacks \"serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.\" Yes, this was a big deal.\r\n\r\nThe NCAC has grown to become an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. The organization focuses on supporting the First Amendment, and works to resolve issues regarding censorship, in an attempt to avoid litigation.\r\n\r\nThe CDT champions online human rights and civil liberties––focusing  on internet security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights. But they now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as a grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> only of the artists whose pockets have already been well-lined, when the subject of litigation comes up; do these artists need <em>more </em>money? This website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t just about the musical artists either. Also included are photographers, painters, writers––indeed <em>all</em> artists out there who create works of art for a living.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against  formidable opponent, or combat false charges against them. So this website offers valuable help to “starving artists.\"\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through, written in laymen’s terms, and offers a plethora of valuable information that can assist in figuring out where you may stand on legal issues such as Copyright, Fair Use, and First Amendment rights.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to be a lawyer to start educating yourself on how to manage the legalities of your artistic destiny. If you don\'t take control first...somebody else will.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'artist-rights-bust', '', '', '2016-07-17 20:27:43', '2016-07-18 03:27:43', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2247', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2248, 4, '2016-07-15 05:55:10', '2016-07-15 12:55:10', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to break even thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr, when Trent Reznor had took a pop at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for taking advantage of artists just to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nIt’s been a pretty hot button topic for quite some time now, and this new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> kind of highlights that fact. A collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology and the National Coalition Against Censorship.\r\n\r\nThe National Coalition Against Censorship was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. It is now an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. They focus on supporting the First Amendment and work to resolve any issues surrounding censorship, avoiding litigation.\r\n\r\nThe Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) champions online human rights and civil liberties. They focus on internet, security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights, but now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as though they are some type of grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> of the artists whose pockets have already been well and truly lined when we think of things like this, do you need <em>more </em>money?! This website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t <em>just</em> about the musical artists either, but also the photographers and painters, and all of the other types of artists out there.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against others, or charges against them. So, while this website could be perceived as misrepresenting themselves, they are offering valuable help to “starving artists”.\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through (in laymen’s terms), and offers a lot of information that you can go through in order to figure out where you may stand on certain legal issues like copyright, fair use, and your first amendment rights. You don’t need to be a lawyer to understand any of the information that is provided to you on this site.\r\n\r\nSo, to be honest it doesn’t whether you find their actions admirable or you think that they’re jumping on the bandwagon, does it really matter?\r\n\r\nPerhaps they don’t deserve the praise that grassroots movements do, and maybe it’s cost them a pretty penny to run the site, but… surely something that is helping the “little guy” is a great thing and regardless of the motivation it is providing a wonderful service for those who need advice.\r\n\r\nWhy do we need to pick a side?', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2247-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 05:55:10', '2016-07-15 12:55:10', '', 2247, 'https://afm424.org/2247-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2249, 6, '2016-07-20 10:56:31', '2016-07-20 17:56:31', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both have an element of risk. Both can be difficult to launch and maintain successfully. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of that success.\r\n\r\nSo it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are many parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don\'t forget you will need to construct short-term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nBy putting your plan in writing, and chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are <em>artists.</em> This often means they tend to have the artists\' sensibility of creative, right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan of action.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and––make a plan for the short term. While it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also necessary to be adaptable. If something unexpected comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interest to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success for your efforts. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes fans feel that they are part of the creative process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, gigging or even touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People are keen to observe the process of making and releasing music. And they will often make comments on it. You can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. The bands that arrived with a bang, yet left with a whimper, might have a chance for greater success if there had been a way of getting regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. But remember that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s just fine. Failure is one of the most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. <em>The important thing is how you deal with failure.</em> Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has now changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear...and hopefully...appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'be-a-musical-entrepreneur', '', '', '2016-07-19 19:54:12', '2016-07-20 02:54:12', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2249', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2251, 6, '2016-07-22 10:59:00', '2016-07-22 17:59:00', 'It’s easy to close your eyes while listening to music and remember exactly where you were the first time you heard those magical musical notes. Music has the power to evoke memories of the sights, smells and emotions that you were going through when a certain song played.\r\n\r\nMusic has always been a powerful tool, and we frequently see cases being taken to court on the basis of copyright infringement,\r\n\r\nRobin Thicke and Pharrell <a href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/blurred-lines-copied-song-other-famous-music-copyright-cases-1843726\">lost</a> their battle, leaving them left to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. Vanilla Ice settled out of court for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” – so that the original artists were given songwriting credit and received royalties thereafter.\r\n\r\nThe Verve lost all rights to their hit song “Bittersweet Symphony,” because even though they had permission to use part of The Rolling Stones song “The Last Time,” they were later sued by the label and subsequently lost the rights to The Rolling Stones material.\r\n\r\nAnd there\'s more. Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Radiohead have been to court for copyright infringements. Johnny Cash was forced to pay <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#1\">up</a>. There was a battle between The Beatles and Chuck Berry over the opening lyrics of \"Come Together.\" After John Fogerty left Creedence Clearwater Revival he was <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#6\">sued</a> for plagiarising…himself. Though he later won.\r\n\r\nRecently, Led Zeppelin was <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/jury-could-rewrite-history-led-zeppelins-epic-stairway-043151757.html?ref=gs\">cleared</a> by a California judge, who sided with the band–– they had not stolen the riff from the band Spirit\'s song \"Taurus\" for the intro to their legendary “Stairway to Heaven”.\r\n\r\nCopyright issues certainly aren’t new. They\'ve been going on for as long as the music industry has been in business, though current copyright laws don\'t apply to recordings made prior to 1978.\r\n\r\nAs artists continue to innovate and come up with new ideas, there are still plenty of musicians who want to pay homage to the artists that have inspired them. But it’s a sticky situation. Which is why musicians should always obtain clearly stated permission for any samples they might wish to use.\r\n\r\nBig artists will continue to sample (or outright steal) from smaller artists, and they will continue to settle out of court. Every once in a while we are “treated” to big names battling each other for supremacy in courtroom.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, it can be difficult to come up with entirely original ideas in music because it often feels like everything has been done. Look at how many artists make their career by covering the works of others. Check out at the YouTube channels of fledgling musicians covering songs from their favorites. Big time musicians often elect to do covers on their tours.\r\n\r\nMuch of music\'s history is littered with musicians giving a nod of appreciation to other musicians. Which is why, when copyright infringement cases come along, it usually comes down to the fact that the artist who provided the original idea or inspiration is not properly acknowledged or compensated.', 'Copyright Cases Everywhere', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'copyright-cases-everywhere', '', '', '2016-07-20 00:31:00', '2016-07-20 07:31:00', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2251', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2252, 4, '2016-07-15 05:59:00', '2016-07-15 12:59:00', 'It’s easy to close your eyes while listening to music and remember exactly where you were the first time you heard those magical musical notes. Music has the power to evoke memories of the sights, smells and emotions that you were going through when a certain song played.\r\n\r\nMusic is a powerful tool and it always has been, and we frequently see cases being taken to court on the basis of copyright infringement,\r\n\r\nRobin Thicke and Pharrell <a href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/blurred-lines-copied-song-other-famous-music-copyright-cases-1843726\">lost</a> their battle, leaving them left to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. Vanilla Ice settled out of court for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” and the artists were also given song writing credits, thus received royalties thereafter.\r\n\r\nThe Verve lost all rights to their hit song “Bittersweet Symphony”, because even though they had permission to use part of The Rolling Stones song “The Last Time” they were later sued by the label and lost publishing rights to The Rolling Stones.\r\n\r\nThat’s not to mention the likes of Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Radiohead that have been to court for copyright infringements. Even Johnny Cash was forced to pay <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#1\">up</a>, there was a battle between The Beatles and Chuck Berry. After John Fogerty left Creedence Clearwater Revival he was <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#6\">sued</a> for plagiarising… himself. He later won.\r\n\r\nMost recently, though, Led Zeppelin were <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/jury-could-rewrite-history-led-zeppelins-epic-stairway-043151757.html?ref=gs\">cleared</a> by a California judge, who sided with them that they had not sampled a riff for the intro to their legendary “Stairway to Heaven”.\r\n\r\nYou see, copyright issues aren’t new they have been going on for as long as the music industry has been a business, though copyright laws weren’t applicable on recordings made prior to 1978.\r\n\r\nAs artists continue to innovate and come up with new ideas, there are plenty of musicians who want to pay homage to artists that have inspired them. It’s a sticky situation, though, which is why musicians should always obtain permission for any samples they might wish to use.\r\n\r\nBig artists will continue to sample, or downright steal, from smaller artists and they will continue settling out of court. Every once in a while, though, we are “treated” to two big names battling against each other for supremacy.\r\n\r\nThe truth is it’s difficult to come up with entirely original ideas in music because it feels like everything has been done. Look at how many artists make their career by just covering the works of others. Look at the YouTube channels of fledgling musicians covering songs from their favorites, and the big time musicians who cover others on their tours.\r\n\r\nSo much of music throughout history is musicians giving a nod of appreciation to other musicians. Which is why when copyright infringement cases come along it’s generally down to the fact that there has been no nod to the artist who provided the basis for it.', 'Copyright Cases Everywhere', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2251-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 05:59:00', '2016-07-15 12:59:00', '', 2251, 'https://afm424.org/2251-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2253, 6, '2016-07-25 10:00:00', '2016-07-25 17:00:00', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good. So it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path to success. Right?\r\n\r\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are ways to ruin even the easiest of recipes. So here\'s a short list of things to bear in mind as you start your blitzkrieg on social media.\r\n\r\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\r\n\r\nThey sound like a great idea. But you\'ve got to get it right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for? How often? Did you know that Facebook gets an uptick in traffic on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm? Or that Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? If you\'re looking to capture an international audience, then you need to factor in time differences. These are just a few of the <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a>s you need to know.\r\n\r\nUsing an app to assemble all your social media activity, and display it on one dashboard, makes life far simpler than signing in and out of each individual account.\r\n\r\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\r\n\r\nA lot of people will tell you hashtags are passé. But how will you connect with your audience if you don’t use hashtags?\r\n\r\nTag other people in your posts, too-–you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\r\n\r\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and they’re there for the purpose of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. But no one wants to read solely about your ambitions. Consider offering interesting stories and insights into your personal life. It\'s easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no point in frequently posting if what you’re posting is nonsense. Yes, people want to see you posting regularly, but they also want interesting posts that grab their attention.\r\n\r\nPosting photos will give you far more traction on both Facebook and Twitter, as opposed to just a routine status update.\r\n\r\nTumblr wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays is peak time). Pinterest keeps ticking over the weekend. While LinkedIn has people checking out from Friday afternoon through the weekend.\r\n\r\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then this is where automated posts become quite handy.\r\n\r\nIf this sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to happen overnight. And it’s definitely not going to happen without a concerted effort.\r\n\r\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work...just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'great-ways-musicians-rock-social-media', '', '', '2016-07-17 14:01:17', '2016-07-17 21:01:17', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2254, 4, '2016-07-15 06:00:00', '2016-07-15 13:00:00', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good, so it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path of success.\r\n\r\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are still ways to ruin the easiest of recipes, so we’ve compiled a short list of things to bear in mind when you start your reign on social media.\r\n\r\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\r\n\r\nThey sound like a great idea, but you have got to get them right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for and how often? Did you know that Facebook gets a lot of traffic on a Wednesday afternoon at 3? That Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? That’s the kind of <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a> you need to know. If you are looking to capture an international audience, too, then you need to factor in time differences.\r\n\r\nUsing a program that will pull all of your social media activity to one dashboard for you to use will make your life far simpler than signing in and out of each one of your accounts.\r\n\r\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\r\n\r\nA lot of people will tell you that hashtags are passé, but how will you connect with your audience, if you don’t use hashtags?\r\n\r\nTag other people in your posts, too- you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\r\n\r\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and sure, they’re for the purposes of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. Sorry, no one wants to read about just <em>that</em>, offer interesting stories and insights into your personal life. You’ll find it far easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no point posting a lot if you’re posting absolute nonsense. People want to see you positing regularly, but they want to see interesting posts that grab your attention!\r\n\r\nPosting photos will get you far more interest on both Facebook and Twitter than just a regular old status update.\r\n\r\nTumblr only wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays are the peak time) and Pinterest is the social media channel that keeps ticking over the weekend. LinkedIn sees people check out from Friday afternoon and through the weekend.\r\n\r\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then that is when you should be aiming to use automated posts, and throwing in a picture is ideal.\r\n\r\nIf it sounds like it’s a lot of work that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to just happen overnight, and it’s definitely not going to happen without effort.\r\n\r\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work, just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2253-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 06:00:00', '2016-07-15 13:00:00', '', 2253, 'https://afm424.org/2253-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2255, 6, '2016-07-27 10:01:06', '2016-07-27 17:01:06', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\r\n\r\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\r\n\r\nGoogle has been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\r\n\r\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed that Penny\'s system of link-building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this had happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'information-underload', '', '', '2016-07-27 12:20:54', '2016-07-27 19:20:54', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2255', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(2257, 6, '2016-07-29 06:02:07', '2016-07-29 13:02:07', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. The biggest listeners are Boomers and older.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, claiming it\'s having a significant impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nBut Spotify Free is ultimately just radio, right? Yes and no.\r\n\r\nIt\'s radio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded one for your current mood or activity. You can listen to music at work, with a playlist tailored for minimum distraction. You can dial in a power mix to keep you energized through spin class.\r\n\r\nSo perhaps this isn’t radio at all. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nHaving access to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t also sign up for paid services. Spotify Free can open your ears to music that you might not normally listen to, or even be aware of. Because it’s free, you might be more willing to check out unfamiliar sounds and new artists. Kind of like tapas allow one to taste new things.\r\n\r\nAdvertisers on Spotify Free are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on this front. Especially to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\r\n\r\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to cater to whatever they want to experience at any given moment.\r\n\r\nThis is basically <em>the radio of your dreams</em>. It’s here now. And it’s free.\r\n\r\nDoes this mean that the concept of radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox?\r\n\r\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music we like, whenever we like...<em>what’s the problem?</em>', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'is-radio-over', '', '', '2016-07-27 23:47:16', '2016-07-28 06:47:16', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2257', 0, 'post', '', 1),
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(2265, 6, '2016-07-27 23:46:28', '2016-07-28 06:46:28', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. The biggest listeners are Boomers and older.\n\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\n\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the end of it.\n\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, claiming it\'s having a significant impact on artists and labels.\n\nBut Spotify Free is ultimately just radio, right? Yes and no.\n\nIt\'s radio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded one for your current mood or activity. You can listen to music at work, with a playlist tailored for minimum distraction. You can dial in a power mix to keep you energized through spin class.\n\nSo perhaps this isn’t radio at all. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\n\nHaving access to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t also sign up for paid services. Spotify Free can open your ears to music that you might not normally listen to, or even be aware of. Because it’s free, you might be more willing to check out unfamiliar sounds and new artists. Kind of like tapas allow one to taste new things.\n\nAdvertisers on Spotify Free are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on this front. Especially to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\n\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to cater to whatever they want to experience at any given moment.\n\nThis is basically <em>the radio of your dreams</em>. It’s here now. And it’s free.\n\nDoes this mean that radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox? Does it matter?\n\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music we like, whenever we like...<em>what’s the problem?</em>', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 23:46:28', '2016-07-28 06:46:28', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2266, 6, '2016-07-15 12:56:40', '2016-07-15 19:56:40', 'The news, the traffic, sports and talk shows- the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now more than ever that is all radio is and the biggest listeners are the older generation.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet, users listen to music throughout their day and enjoy music that they want to listen to. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sit by the radio, ready to hit record and capture your favorite song, hoping the DJ doesn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, it has come under intense pressure to shut down the free service, with claims that it is having an impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nIt’s just radio though, right? Radio through another medium, radio that is tailored to your musical taste. Where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded playlist for your current mood or activity. So you can listen to music while you work, without being distracted. You can find an energy fueled mix to get you through spin class. So perhaps it isn’t radio, maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to it as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nAccess to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t join paid services, or pay for music. When you think about it, Spotify Free opens your ears to music that you might not normally listen to, but because it’s free you are more willing to give it a listen and check it out. How else do you find new music? Kind of like tapas allows you to taste new things.\r\n\r\nIt’s also interesting to note that advertisers are aiming at the millennial crowd, too, and they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on that front, especially when it comes to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free Users, with those 35-54 making up 26% and the over 55’s just 5% of users.\r\n\r\nSo, Spotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to exactly what they want to experience at that given moment.\r\n\r\nIt’s basically everything that we’ve ever dreamed of and it’s now here and it’s free. A nerd’s paradise.\r\n\r\nSo, is radio over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox?\r\n\r\nDoes it even matter? As long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music that we like whenever we like, what’s the problem?', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 12:56:40', '2016-07-15 19:56:40', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2267, 6, '2016-07-15 23:16:08', '2016-07-16 06:16:08', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. And the biggest listeners are the older generation.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ doesn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, with claims that it\'s having an impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nBut it’s just radio though, right?\r\n\r\nRadio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded playlist for your current mood or activity. Uou can listen to music while you work, without being distracted. You can find an energy-fueled mix to get you through spin class. So perhaps this isn’t radio. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nAccess to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t join paid services. When you think about it, Spotify Free opens your ears to music that you might not normally listen to. Because it’s free you\'re more willing to give it a listen and check it out.  Kind of like tapas allows you to taste new things.\r\n\r\nAdvertisers are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on that front. Especially when it comes to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free Users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\r\n\r\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to exactly what they want to experience at any given moment.\r\n\r\nIt’s basically everything that we’ve ever dreamed of and it’s now here and it’s free. A nerd’s paradise.\r\n\r\nDoes this mean that radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox? Does it even matter?\r\n\r\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music that we like whenever we like...what’s the problem?', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 23:16:08', '2016-07-16 06:16:08', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2268, 6, '2016-07-26 22:19:49', '2016-07-27 05:19:49', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\n\nGoogle. Obviously.\n\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\n\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\n\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\n\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\n\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\n\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\n\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\n\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\n\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\n\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\n\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\n\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\n\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\n\nGoogle has also been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\n\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\n\nThere have also been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\n\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed their system of link building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\n\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-26 22:19:49', '2016-07-27 05:19:49', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2270, 6, '2016-07-20 00:30:37', '2016-07-20 07:30:37', 'It’s easy to close your eyes while listening to music and remember exactly where you were the first time you heard those magical musical notes. Music has the power to evoke memories of the sights, smells and emotions that you were going through when a certain song played.\n\nMusic has always been a powerful tool, and we frequently see cases being taken to court on the basis of copyright infringement,\n\nRobin Thicke and Pharrell <a href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/blurred-lines-copied-song-other-famous-music-copyright-cases-1843726\">lost</a> their battle, leaving them left to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. Vanilla Ice settled out of court for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” – so that the original artists were given songwriting credit and received royalties thereafter.\n\nThe Verve lost all rights to their hit song “Bittersweet Symphony,” because even though they had permission to use part of The Rolling Stones song “The Last Time,” they were later sued by the label and subsequently lost the rights to The Rolling Stones material.\n\nAnd there\'s more. Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Radiohead have been to court for copyright infringements. Johnny Cash was forced to pay <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#1\">up</a>. There was a battle between The Beatles and Chuck Berry over the opening lyrics of \"Come Together.\" After John Fogerty left Creedence Clearwater Revival he was <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#6\">sued</a> for plagiarising…himself. Though he later won.\n\nRecently, Led Zeppelin was <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/jury-could-rewrite-history-led-zeppelins-epic-stairway-043151757.html?ref=gs\">cleared</a> by a California judge, who sided with the band–– they had not stolen the riff from the band Spirit\'s song \"Taurus\" for the intro to their legendary “Stairway to Heaven”.\n\nCopyright issues certainly aren’t new. They\'ve been going on for as long as the music industry has been in business, though current copyright laws don\'t apply to recordings made prior to 1978.\n\nAs artists continue to innovate and come up with new ideas, there are still plenty of musicians who want to pay homage to the artists that have inspired them. But it’s a sticky situation. Which is why musicians should always obtain clearly stated permission for any samples they might wish to use.\n\nBig artists will continue to sample (or outright steal) from smaller artists, and they will continue to settle out of court. Every once in a while we are “treated” to big names battling each other for supremacy in courtroom.\n\nThe truth is, it can be difficult to come up with entirely original ideas in music because it often feels like everything has been done. Look at how many artists make their career by covering the works of others. Check out at the YouTube channels of fledgling musicians covering songs from their favorites. Big time musicians often elect to do covers on their tours.\n\nMuch of music\'s history is littered with musicians giving a nod of appreciation to other musicians. Which is why, when copyright infringement cases come along, it usually comes down to the fact that the artist who provided the original idea or inspiration is not properly acknowledged or compensated.', 'Copyright Cases Everywhere', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2251-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 00:30:37', '2016-07-20 07:30:37', '', 2251, 'https://afm424.org/2251-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2271, 6, '2016-07-15 23:32:48', '2016-07-16 06:32:48', 'It’s easy to close your eyes while listening to music and remember exactly where you were the first time you heard those magical musical notes. Music has the power to evoke memories of the sights, smells and emotions that you were going through when a certain song played.\r\n\r\nMusic has always been a powerful tool, and we frequently see cases being taken to court on the basis of copyright infringement,\r\n\r\nRobin Thicke and Pharrell <a href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/blurred-lines-copied-song-other-famous-music-copyright-cases-1843726\">lost</a> their battle, leaving them left to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. Vanilla Ice settled out of court for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” – the original artists were given songwriting credit and received royalties thereafter.\r\n\r\nThe Verve lost all rights to their hit song “Bittersweet Symphony,” because even though they had permission to use part of The Rolling Stones song “The Last Time,” they were later sued by the label and subsequently lost any rights to The Rolling Stones material.\r\n\r\nThat’s not to mention the likes of Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Radiohead that have been to court for copyright infringements. Even Johnny Cash was forced to pay <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#1\">up</a>. There was a battle between The Beatles and Chuck Berry. After John Fogerty left Creedence Clearwater Revival he was <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#6\">sued</a> for plagiarising…himself. He later won.\r\n\r\nMost recently, Led Zeppelin was <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/jury-could-rewrite-history-led-zeppelins-epic-stairway-043151757.html?ref=gs\">cleared</a> by a California judge, who sided with them that they had not sampled a riff for the intro to their legendary “Stairway to Heaven”.\r\n\r\nCopyright issues certainly aren’t new. They\'ve been going on for as long as the music industry has been in business, though current copyright laws don\'t apply to recordings made prior to 1978.\r\n\r\nAs artists continue to innovate and come up with new ideas, there are still plenty of musicians who want to pay homage to the artists that have inspired them. But it’s a sticky situation, which is why musicians should always obtain permission for any samples they might wish to use.\r\n\r\nBig artists will continue to sample (or outright steal) from smaller artists, and they will continue to settle out of court. Every once in a while, though, we are “treated” to big names battling each other for supremacy in courtroom.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, it can be difficult to come up with entirely original ideas in music because it often feels like everything has been done. Look at how many artists make their career by covering the works of others. Look at the YouTube channels of fledgling musicians covering songs from their favorites, and big time musicians who do covers on their tours.\r\n\r\nMuch of music\'s history is littered with musicians giving a nod of appreciation to other musicians. Which is why, when copyright infringement cases come along, it usually comes down to the fact that the artist who provided the original idea or inspiration is not properly acknowledged or compensated.', 'Copyright Cases Everywhere', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2251-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-15 23:32:48', '2016-07-16 06:32:48', '', 2251, 'https://afm424.org/2251-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2273, 6, '2016-07-16 00:00:13', '2016-07-16 07:00:13', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to break even thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr when Trent Reznor fired a shot at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for taking advantage of artists just to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nThe Artist vs The Business has been a hot-button topic for quite some time now. This new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> highlights this issue; it\'s a collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology and the National Coalition Against Censorship.\r\n\r\nThe National Coalition Against Censorship was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. It\'s now an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. The organization focuses on supporting the First Amendment, and works to resolve issues regarding censorship, in an attempt to avoid litigation.\r\n\r\nThe Center for Democracy and Technology champions online human rights and civil liberties. They focus on internet security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights. But they now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as though they are a type of grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> of the artists whose pockets have already been well-lined when the subject of litigation comes up; do these artists need <em>more </em>money? But this website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t <em>just</em> about the musical artists either, but also photographers, painters, writers––indeed <em>all</em> artists out there who create works of art for a living.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against others, or combat charges against them. So while this website could be perceived as possibly misrepresenting themselves, they are offering valuable help to “starving artists.\"\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through––in laymen’s terms––and offers a lot of valuable information that can assist you in figuring out where you may stand on legal issues such as copyright, Fair Use, and First Amendment rights. You don’t need to be a lawyer to understand any of the information that is provided on this site.\r\n\r\nPerhaps this organization doesn\'t deserve the praise that grassroots movements usually engender. And maybe it’s costs them a pretty penny to run the site. But surely something that seeks to help is \"the little guy” is a good thing,  providing a valuable service for those who are seeking advice.\r\n\r\nDo we really need to pick a side?', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2247-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-16 00:00:13', '2016-07-16 07:00:13', '', 2247, 'https://afm424.org/2247-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2274, 6, '2016-07-17 13:59:33', '2016-07-17 20:59:33', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good. So it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path to success. Right?\n\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are ways to ruin even the easiest of recipes. So here\'s a short list of things to bear in mind as you start your blitzkrieg on social media.\n\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\n\nThey sound like a great idea. But you\'ve got to get it right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for? How often? Did you know that Facebook gets an uptick in traffic on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm? Or that Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? If you\'re looking to capture an international audience, then you need to factor in time differences. These are just a few of the <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a>s you need to know.\n\nUsing an app to assemble all your social media activity, and display it on one dashboard, makes life far simpler than signing in and out of each individual account.\n\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\n\nA lot of people will tell you hashtags are passé. But how will you connect with your audience if you don’t use hashtags?\n\nTag other people in your posts, too-–you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\n\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\n\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and they’re there for the purpose of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. But no one wants to read solely about your ambitions. Consider offering interesting stories and insights into your personal life. It\'s easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\n\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\n\nThere is no point in frequently posting if what you’re posting is nonsense. Yes, people want to see you posting regularly, but they also want interesting posts that grab their attention.\n\nPosting photos will give you far more traction on both Facebook and Twitter, as opposed to just a routine status update.\n\nTumblr wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays is peak time). Pinterest keeps ticking over the weekend. While LinkedIn has people checking out from Friday afternoon through the weekend.\n\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then this is where automated posts become quite handy.\n\nIf this sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to happen overnight. And it’s definitely not going to happen without a concerted effort.\n\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work...just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2253-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 13:59:33', '2016-07-17 20:59:33', '', 2253, 'https://afm424.org/2253-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2275, 6, '2016-07-16 00:35:59', '2016-07-16 07:35:59', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good. So it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path to success. Right?\r\n\r\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are ways to ruin the easiest of recipes. So here\'s a short list of things to bear in mind as you start your blitzkrieg on social media.\r\n\r\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\r\n\r\nThey sound like a great idea. But you\'ve got to get it right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for? How often? Did you know that Facebook gets an uptick in traffic on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm? That Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? If you are looking to capture an international audience, then you need to factor in time differences. These are the kinds of <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a>s you need to know.\r\n\r\nUsing a program that will assemble all your social media activity and display it on one dashboard will make life far simpler than signing in and out of each individual account.\r\n\r\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\r\n\r\nA lot of people will tell you that hashtags are passé. But how will you connect with your audience if you don’t use hashtags?\r\n\r\nTag other people in your posts, too-–you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\r\n\r\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and they’re there for the purpose of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. But no one wants to read solely about your ambitions. Consider offering interesting stories and insights into your personal life. You’ll find it far easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no point frequently posting if you’re posting absolute nonsense. Yes, people want to see you positing regularly, but they also want to see interesting posts that grab your attention.\r\n\r\nPosting photos will get you far more interest on both Facebook and Twitter than just a regular old status update.\r\n\r\nTumblr only wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays is peak time) and Pinterest is the social media channel that keeps ticking over the weekend. LinkedIn sees people check out from Friday afternoon and through the weekend.\r\n\r\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then this is when automated posts become quite handy.\r\n\r\nIf this sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to just happen overnight. And it’s definitely not going to happen without a concerted effort.\r\n\r\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work...just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2253-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-16 00:35:59', '2016-07-16 07:35:59', '', 2253, 'https://afm424.org/2253-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2276, 6, '2016-07-19 19:51:19', '2016-07-20 02:51:19', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both have an element of risk. Both can be difficult to launch and maintain successfully. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of that success.\n\nSo it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are many parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\n\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\n\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don\'t forget you will need to construct short-term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\n\nBy putting your plan in writing, and chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\n\nMusicians are <em>artists.</em> This often means they tend to have the artists\' sensibility of creative, right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan of action.\n\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and––make a plan for the short term. While it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also necessary to be adaptable. If something unexpected comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interest to do so.\n\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\n\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success for your efforts. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes fans feel that they are part of the creative process.\n\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\n\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, gigging or even touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\n\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\n\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\n\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People are keen to observe the process of making and releasing music. And they will often make comments on it. You can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\n\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. The bands that arrived with a bang, yet left with a whimper, might have a chance for greater success if there had been a way of getting regular feedback on their work.\n\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\n\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. But remember that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s just fine. Failure is one of the most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. <em>The test is how you deal with failure.</em> Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\n\nThe traditional view of the music scene has now changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear and hopefully, appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-19 19:51:19', '2016-07-20 02:51:19', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2277, 6, '2016-07-16 00:56:12', '2016-07-16 07:56:12', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both are industries are difficult to break into. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of success.\r\n\r\nSo, it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are a lot of parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don’t forget to make short term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nWhen you have something in writing, chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are artists, and this often means they have the artists\' sensibility of right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and make a plan for the short term. And while it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also important to be adaptable. If something comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interests to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes them feel involved in the process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, or even gigging and touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People love to see the process involved in making music, and you can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. Those bands that arrive with a bang, yet leave with a whimper, might have had more of a chance to succeed if they had a way to get regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. You should know right from the starts that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s fine. You just pick yourself up and have another go at it.\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear, and hopefully, appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-16 00:56:12', '2016-07-16 07:56:12', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2281, 6, '2016-07-17 13:48:29', '2016-07-17 20:48:29', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good. So it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path to success. Right?\r\n\r\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are ways to ruin even the easiest of recipes. So here\'s a short list of things to bear in mind as you start your blitzkrieg on social media.\r\n\r\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\r\n\r\nThey sound like a great idea. But you\'ve got to get it right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for? How often? Did you know that Facebook gets an uptick in traffic on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm? That Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? If you are looking to capture an international audience, then you need to factor in time differences. These are the kinds of <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a>s you need to know.\r\n\r\nUsing a program that will assemble all your social media activity and display it on one dashboard will make life far simpler than signing in and out of each individual account.\r\n\r\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\r\n\r\nA lot of people will tell you that hashtags are passé. But how will you connect with your audience if you don’t use hashtags?\r\n\r\nTag other people in your posts, too-–you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\r\n\r\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and they’re there for the purpose of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. But no one wants to read solely about your ambitions. Consider offering interesting stories and insights into your personal life. You’ll find it far easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no point frequently posting if you’re posting absolute nonsense. Yes, people want to see you positing regularly, but they also want to see interesting posts that grab your attention.\r\n\r\nPosting photos will get you far more interest on both Facebook and Twitter than just a regular old status update.\r\n\r\nTumblr only wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays is peak time) and Pinterest is the social media channel that keeps ticking over the weekend. LinkedIn sees people check out from Friday afternoon and through the weekend.\r\n\r\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then this is when automated posts become quite handy.\r\n\r\nIf this sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to just happen overnight. And it’s definitely not going to happen without a concerted effort.\r\n\r\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work...just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2253-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 13:48:29', '2016-07-17 20:48:29', '', 2253, 'https://afm424.org/2253-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2282, 6, '2016-07-17 13:59:40', '2016-07-17 20:59:40', 'You’ve seen other musicians do it, and they’re not even that good. So it should be pretty easy for you to copy that formula and pave your path to success. Right?\r\n\r\nIt might <em>seem </em>easy, but there are ways to ruin even the easiest of recipes. So here\'s a short list of things to bear in mind as you start your blitzkrieg on social media.\r\n\r\n<strong>Automated Posts</strong>\r\n\r\nThey sound like a great idea. But you\'ve got to get it right. Think about what you’re posting to each of your social media channels and consider what you really want to communicate. What time are you setting these posts for? How often? Did you know that Facebook gets an uptick in traffic on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm? Or that Twitter is at its busiest Monday – Thursday from 1pm to 3pm? If you\'re looking to capture an international audience, then you need to factor in time differences. These are just a few of the <a href=\"http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-reasons-musicians-fail-on-social-media.html\">thing</a>s you need to know.\r\n\r\nUsing an app to assemble all your social media activity, and display it on one dashboard, makes life far simpler than signing in and out of each individual account.\r\n\r\n<strong>#Connect</strong>\r\n\r\nA lot of people will tell you hashtags are passé. But how will you connect with your audience if you don’t use hashtags?\r\n\r\nTag other people in your posts, too-–you’ll reach a wider audience that way.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Not All About You</strong>\r\n\r\nSure, your social media channels are <em>yours</em> and they’re there for the purpose of boosting your fan base and increasing your chances of succeeding in the music industry. But no one wants to read solely about your ambitions. Consider offering interesting stories and insights into your personal life. It\'s easier to connect with people if you put yourself out there a bit. Fans <em>love </em>when artists follow back, or reply to messages. Take time out of your day to read your feedback and respond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality not Quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is no point in frequently posting if what you’re posting is nonsense. Yes, people want to see you posting regularly, but they also want interesting posts that grab their attention.\r\n\r\nPosting photos will give you far more traction on both Facebook and Twitter, as opposed to just a routine status update.\r\n\r\nTumblr wakes up after 4pm (7pm on Fridays is peak time). Pinterest keeps ticking over the weekend. While LinkedIn has people checking out from Friday afternoon through the weekend.\r\n\r\nIf you aren’t available to engage during the peak times of each social media channel, then this is where automated posts become quite handy.\r\n\r\nIf this sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Seeing your music career take off isn’t going to happen overnight. And it’s definitely not going to happen without a concerted effort.\r\n\r\nIf you think <em>this</em> is hard work...just wait till you’re on the road regularly and churning out the hits.', 'Great Ways for Musicians to Rock Social Media', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2253-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 13:59:40', '2016-07-17 20:59:40', '', 2253, 'https://afm424.org/2253-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2283, 6, '2016-07-17 14:06:36', '2016-07-17 21:06:36', '', 'radios', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'radios', '', '', '2016-07-17 14:06:36', '2016-07-17 21:06:36', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/radios.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2284, 6, '2016-07-17 14:27:54', '2016-07-17 21:27:54', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. And the biggest listeners are the older generation.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, claiming it\'s having a significant impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nBut Spotify Free is ultimately just radio, right? Yes and no.\r\n\r\nIt\'s radio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded playlist for your current mood or activity. You can listen to music at work, without being too distracted. You can have an energy-fueled mix to get you through spin class.\r\n\r\nSo perhaps this isn’t radio at all. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nAccess to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t sign up for paid services. Spotify Free can open your ears to music that you might not normally listen to or even be aware of. Because it’s free, you\'re more willing to give it a listen and check it out.  Kind of like tapas allows you to taste new things.\r\n\r\nAdvertisers on Spotify Free are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on this front. Especially to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\r\n\r\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to cater to what they want to experience at any given moment.\r\n\r\nThis is basically the radio of your dreams. It’s here now. And it’s free.\r\n\r\nDoes this mean that radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox? Does it matter?\r\n\r\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music we like, whenever we like...<em>what’s the problem?</em>', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 14:27:54', '2016-07-17 21:27:54', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2288, 6, '2016-07-17 15:14:01', '2016-07-17 22:14:01', 'When you want information regarding a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You use this site regularly. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that it present danger to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list which Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites that seeks to protect the user from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe problem with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. That’s weird, isn’t it?\r\n\r\nWell, no… it really isn’t.\r\n\r\nGoogle has also been known to blacklist certain news websites, and not just news the overall website, but individual columnists as well. This censorship may not sound all that significant, and perhaps some of these sources deserve to be blacklisted. But it can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It\'s difficult, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have also been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream that has the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that catch a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the scheme just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional problem is the risk of being demoted in the search engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed their system of link building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 15:14:01', '2016-07-17 22:14:01', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2296, 6, '2016-07-17 20:28:15', '2016-07-18 03:28:15', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to just break even, thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr when Trent Reznor fired shots at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for unfairly taking advantage of artists to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nThe Artist vs The Business has been a hot-button topic for quite some time. This new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> highlights this issue. It\'s a collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)– and – the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC).\r\n\r\nThe NCAC was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. This was a landmark decision where the court redefined <em>\"obscenity\"</em> from \"utterly without socially redeeming value\" to  that which lacks \"serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.\" Yes, this was a big deal.\r\n\r\nThe NCAC has grown to become an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. The organization focuses on supporting the First Amendment, and works to resolve issues regarding censorship, in an attempt to avoid litigation.\r\n\r\nThe CDT champions online human rights and civil liberties––focusing  on internet security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights. But they now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as a grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> only of the artists whose pockets have already been well-lined, when the subject of litigation comes up; do these artists need <em>more </em>money? This website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t just about the musical artists either. Also included are photographers, painters, writers––indeed <em>all</em> artists out there who create works of art for a living.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against  formidable opponent, or combat false charges against them. So this website offers valuable help to “starving artists.\"\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through, written in laymen’s terms, and offers a plethora of valuable information that can assist in figuring out where you may stand on legal issues such as Copyright, Fair Use, and First Amendment rights.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to be a lawyer to start educating yourself on how to manage the legalities of your artistic destiny. If you don\'t take control first...somebody else will.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2247-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 20:28:15', '2016-07-18 03:28:15', '', 2247, 'https://afm424.org/2247-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2297, 6, '2016-07-17 19:20:32', '2016-07-18 02:20:32', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to just break even, thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr when Trent Reznor fired shots at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for unfairly taking advantage of artists to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nThe Artist vs The Business has been a hot-button topic for quite some time. This new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> highlights this issue. It\'s a collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)– and – the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC).\r\n\r\nThe NCAC was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. This was a landmark decision where the court redefined <em>\"obscenity\"</em> from \"utterly without socially redeeming value\" to  that which lacks \"serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.\" Yes, this was a big deal.\r\n\r\nThe NCAC has grown to become an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. The organization focuses on supporting the First Amendment, and works to resolve issues regarding censorship, in an attempt to avoid litigation.\r\n\r\nThe CDT champions online human rights and civil liberties––focusing  on internet security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights. But they now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as a grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> only of the artists whose pockets have already been well-lined, when the subject of litigation comes up; do these artists need <em>more </em>money? This website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t just about the musical artists either. Also included are photographers, painters, writers––indeed <em>all</em> artists out there who create works of art for a living.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against  formidable opponent, or combat false charges against them. So this website offers valuable help to “starving artists.\"\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through, written in laymen’s terms, and offers a plethora of valuable information that can assist in figuring out where you may stand on legal issues such as Copyright, Fair Use, and First Amendment rights.\r\n\r\nYou needn\'t be a lawyer to start educating yourself on how to manage the legalities of your artistic destiny. If you don\'t take control first...somebody else will.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2247-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 19:20:32', '2016-07-18 02:20:32', '', 2247, 'https://afm424.org/2247-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2298, 6, '2016-07-17 20:27:43', '2016-07-18 03:27:43', 'Remember when Taylor Swift pushed back against Apple’s new streaming service, and spoke up for the small artists that were struggling to just break even, thanks to big business?\r\n\r\nOr when Trent Reznor fired shots at YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify for unfairly taking advantage of artists to boost their own audience?\r\n\r\nThe Artist vs The Business has been a hot-button topic for quite some time. This new <a href=\"http://www.artistrights.info\">website</a> highlights this issue. It\'s a collaboration between the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)– and – the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC).\r\n\r\nThe NCAC was formed after the 1973 decision by the Supreme Court in the Miller v. California case. This was a landmark decision where the court redefined <em>\"obscenity\"</em> from \"utterly without socially redeeming value\" to  that which lacks \"serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.\" Yes, this was a big deal.\r\n\r\nThe NCAC has grown to become an alliance of over 50 non-profits which include religious, artistic, educational, literary and civil liberties groups. The organization focuses on supporting the First Amendment, and works to resolve issues regarding censorship, in an attempt to avoid litigation.\r\n\r\nThe CDT champions online human rights and civil liberties––focusing  on internet security, technology, privacy, and intellectual property.\r\n\r\nNeither group started out with an interest in artist’s rights. But they now appear to have taken the mantle upon themselves, acting as a grassroots movement.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, we <a href=\"https://thetrichordist.com/2016/06/16/google-proxies-try-to-co-op-the-artists-rights-movement-with-lame-website/\">think</a> only of the artists whose pockets have already been well-lined, when the subject of litigation comes up; do these artists need <em>more </em>money? This website highlights the “little people” of the industry who work hard to earn their keep, while pushing against the tide of free content all over the net.\r\n\r\nThis isn’t just about the musical artists either. Also included are photographers, painters, writers––indeed <em>all</em> artists out there who create works of art for a living.\r\n\r\nNot every artist has the funds to take on a legal battle against  formidable opponent, or combat false charges against them. So this website offers valuable help to “starving artists.\"\r\n\r\nThe site provides a list of cases that you can read through, written in laymen’s terms, and offers a plethora of valuable information that can assist in figuring out where you may stand on legal issues such as Copyright, Fair Use, and First Amendment rights.\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to be a lawyer to start educating yourself on how to manage the legalities of your artistic destiny. If you don\'t take control first...somebody else will.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Artist Rights or Bust', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2247-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 20:27:43', '2016-07-18 03:27:43', '', 2247, 'https://afm424.org/2247-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2299, 6, '2016-07-17 20:34:58', '2016-07-18 03:34:58', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both are industries are difficult to break into. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of success.\r\n\r\nSo, it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are a lot of parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don’t forget to make short term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nWhen you have something in writing, chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are artists, and this often means they have the artists\' sensibility of right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and make a plan for the short term. And while it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also important to be adaptable. If something comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interests to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes them feel involved in the process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, or even gigging and touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People love to see the process involved in making music, and you can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. Those bands that arrive with a bang, yet leave with a whimper, might have had more of a chance to succeed if they had a way to get regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. And be prepared that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s fine. Failure is one of our most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. The test is how you deal with it. Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear, and hopefully, appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 20:34:58', '2016-07-18 03:34:58', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2300, 6, '2016-07-17 20:40:31', '2016-07-18 03:40:31', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both have an element of risk. Both can be difficult to launch and maintain successfully. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of that success.\r\n\r\nSo, it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are many parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don\'t forget you will need to construct short-term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nWhen you have something in writing, chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are artists, and this often means they have the artists\' sensibility of right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and make a plan for the short term. And while it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also important to be adaptable. If something comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interests to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes them feel involved in the process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, or even gigging and touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People love to see the process involved in making music, and you can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. Those bands that arrive with a bang, yet leave with a whimper, might have had more of a chance to succeed if they had a way to get regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. And be prepared that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s fine. Failure is one of our most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. The test is how you deal with it. Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear, and hopefully, appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-17 20:40:31', '2016-07-18 03:40:31', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2301, 6, '2016-08-01 11:13:30', '2016-08-01 18:13:30', 'Just about everybody likes some kind of music. We all have our preferences. We appreciate an artist\'s work, and do our best to participate to support them via live events and concerts.\r\n\r\nBut all of this could change in the near future.\r\n\r\nA large portion of today\'s popular music recordings require the intensive use of technology––computers, synthesizers, virtual instruments, amplifiers, and so on.\r\n\r\nHow could this profoundly affect live performance?\r\n\r\nWell, how about going to a concert where an anime-like character is dancing and singing? This is already happening in Japan, where a holographic creation has become a bonafide star.\r\n\r\nYou might be stunned to see how many people buy tickets to see pop sensation Hatsune Miku perform. But \"she\" is not a real person at all. She is a <em>vocaloid</em>.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s a vocaloid?\r\n\r\nThe technology is similar to what Siri is in Apple products. Miku\'s \"voice\" is created through sophisticated computer programming. But if Miku is a computer-generated character, how can Miku perform in a live?\r\n\r\nIn a concert setting, the backing band onstage is comprised of real flesh &amp; blood musicians. Miku is brought to life via a hologram, which is projected onto large glass panes positioned on the front of the stage. This gives the image depth and dimension, making \"her\" look \"real.\"\r\n\r\nIs Miku the perfect lead singer for a band? She never makes mistakes. She never stops to catch her breath. She flawlessly executes both singing and dancing routines. Every performance may be the same, but it is, uh, \"perfect.\"\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, it is her audience that creates Miku’s repertoire. With the help of the \"Yamaha Voicaloid Program,\" anyone who takes the time to learn the software can have fun with Miku, making her sing whatever they want. Her songs are garnered from the many amateur musicians around the world who have contributed to her growing library of material.\r\n\r\nOnstage, Miku is made to look as realistic as possible (well, for a cartoon), giving the impression that she actually does exist. Her performance outfits are carefully designed and her presentation is complemented by a headset and a wireless microphone. She can even rest one of her holographic legs on one of the real amps on the stage––just like human singers do.\r\n\r\nOccasionally she disappears, allowing other guest vocaloids to take her place––as if she got tired by then endless singing and dancing. It is amazing how detailed these concerts are. If you want to find out more about Hatsune Miku phenomenon, and how she is taking the music world by storm, go <a href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-future-of-music-might-be-a-crowdsourced-holographic-j-pop-star-6908201\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nWould we really rather see these kind of fabricated characters on the stage? Or do we prefer real people performing in real time? For now, it seems the answer is \"both.\"\r\n\r\nIt\'s difficult to gauge how far singing holograms will evolve. Currently, audiences in Japan are mesmerized by these performances. It\'s not unusual to have people cheering and screaming at Miku’s concerts, just like they do for flesh-and-bones artists.\r\n\r\nIs it really possible to forget that what they see (and hear) does not actually exist?', 'Music Concerts May Change Dramatically in the Future', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'way-musical-concerts-held-can-change-dramatically-future', '', '', '2016-07-28 16:11:59', '2016-07-28 23:11:59', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2301', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2305, 6, '2016-07-19 19:51:46', '2016-07-20 02:51:46', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both have an element of risk. Both can be difficult to launch and maintain successfully. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of that success.\r\n\r\nSo it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are many parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don\'t forget you will need to construct short-term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nBy putting your plan in writing, and chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are <em>artists.</em> This often means they tend to have the artists\' sensibility of creative, right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan of action.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and––make a plan for the short term. While it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also necessary to be adaptable. If something unexpected comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interest to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success for your efforts. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes fans feel that they are part of the creative process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, gigging or even touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People are keen to observe the process of making and releasing music. And they will often make comments on it. You can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. The bands that arrived with a bang, yet left with a whimper, might have a chance for greater success if there had been a way of getting regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. But remember that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s just fine. Failure is one of the most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. <em>The test is how you deal with failure.</em> Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has now changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear...and hopefully...appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-19 19:51:46', '2016-07-20 02:51:46', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2306, 6, '2016-07-19 19:54:12', '2016-07-20 02:54:12', 'When you think about starting a music career versus starting a business, the two are actually quite similar. Both have an element of risk. Both can be difficult to launch and maintain successfully. And both rely on attracting loyal customers for longevity of that success.\r\n\r\nSo it makes sense to approach a fledgling music career the same way you would approach a business start-up. There are many parallels between the two. <a href=\"http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/06/why-you-should-treat-your-music-career-like-a-startup.html\">Check it out</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Big Picture Thinking</strong>\r\n\r\nPie-in-the-sky reaching is fine in its place. But don\'t forget you will need to construct short-term plans on how to get yourself a piece of that pie.\r\n\r\nBy putting your plan in writing, and chronicling specific goals you want to achieve, you’re more likely to follow up on your aspirations.\r\n\r\nMusicians are <em>artists.</em> This often means they tend to have the artists\' sensibility of creative, right-brained free association. So it can be easy to forget that the first step should involve a left-brained logical, thought-out plan of action.\r\n\r\nA good idea is to make a plan for the long term––and––make a plan for the short term. While it’s important to stick to plans, it’s also necessary to be adaptable. If something unexpected comes up that\'s appears to be a good opportunity, don’t be afraid to take it. Even if it isn’t on your plan. Learn to roll with the punches and be flexible when it\'s in your best interest to do so.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reach Out &amp; Touch Someone</strong>\r\n\r\nTechnology is everything now. By tapping into social media you’re going to see far greater success for your efforts. Start an account on every social media channel and link them all together. Keep people up to date with what’s happening. Share videos of your writing sessions. Get to know your fans. Find people that are interested in your genre of music and follow them. When people follow you first, follow back. People <strong>love</strong> artists that get involved and make themselves somewhat available. It makes fans feel that they are part of the creative process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Network &amp; Collaboration</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about technology is that you can find other people in your local area that have the same musical interests. The potential is there to hook up with them for writing collaborations, gigging or even touring. There\'s no end to the possibilities when you\'re willing to get involved with others in the same scene as you.\r\n\r\n<strong>Release Fast &amp; Release Regularly </strong>\r\n\r\nA great way to get a feel of what your audience wants from you is by releasing music quickly and regularly. This is especially important when you’re starting out.\r\n\r\nGet into a pattern of releasing one song every two weeks, or even one song a week. People are keen to observe the process of making and releasing music. And they will often make comments on it. You can use that feedback to tap in to what your audience feels is your best direction.\r\n\r\nImagine if some of your favorite artists had come out <em>now, </em>as opposed to many years ago. There’s a chance that things could have turned out quite differently. The bands that arrived with a bang, yet left with a whimper, might have a chance for greater success if there had been a way of getting regular feedback on their work.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s 2016</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t be afraid to put yourself out there. But remember that, at some point, you will probably fail at something. And that’s just fine. Failure is one of the most powerful motivating forces on the road to success. <em>The important thing is how you deal with failure.</em> Can you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and have another go at it?\r\n\r\nThe traditional view of the music scene has now changed forever. You won’t get “discovered” unless you share and display yourself for the audience to see, hear...and hopefully...appreciate.', 'Be a Musical Entrepreneur', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2249-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-19 19:54:12', '2016-07-20 02:54:12', '', 2249, 'https://afm424.org/2249-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2307, 6, '2016-07-20 00:31:00', '2016-07-20 07:31:00', 'It’s easy to close your eyes while listening to music and remember exactly where you were the first time you heard those magical musical notes. Music has the power to evoke memories of the sights, smells and emotions that you were going through when a certain song played.\r\n\r\nMusic has always been a powerful tool, and we frequently see cases being taken to court on the basis of copyright infringement,\r\n\r\nRobin Thicke and Pharrell <a href=\"http://www.ibtimes.com/pulse/blurred-lines-copied-song-other-famous-music-copyright-cases-1843726\">lost</a> their battle, leaving them left to pay over $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s children. Vanilla Ice settled out of court for sampling Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” – so that the original artists were given songwriting credit and received royalties thereafter.\r\n\r\nThe Verve lost all rights to their hit song “Bittersweet Symphony,” because even though they had permission to use part of The Rolling Stones song “The Last Time,” they were later sued by the label and subsequently lost the rights to The Rolling Stones material.\r\n\r\nAnd there\'s more. Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Radiohead have been to court for copyright infringements. Johnny Cash was forced to pay <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#1\">up</a>. There was a battle between The Beatles and Chuck Berry over the opening lyrics of \"Come Together.\" After John Fogerty left Creedence Clearwater Revival he was <a href=\"http://www.fuse.tv/2013/07/famous-songs-sued-plagiarism#6\">sued</a> for plagiarising…himself. Though he later won.\r\n\r\nRecently, Led Zeppelin was <a href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/news/jury-could-rewrite-history-led-zeppelins-epic-stairway-043151757.html?ref=gs\">cleared</a> by a California judge, who sided with the band–– they had not stolen the riff from the band Spirit\'s song \"Taurus\" for the intro to their legendary “Stairway to Heaven”.\r\n\r\nCopyright issues certainly aren’t new. They\'ve been going on for as long as the music industry has been in business, though current copyright laws don\'t apply to recordings made prior to 1978.\r\n\r\nAs artists continue to innovate and come up with new ideas, there are still plenty of musicians who want to pay homage to the artists that have inspired them. But it’s a sticky situation. Which is why musicians should always obtain clearly stated permission for any samples they might wish to use.\r\n\r\nBig artists will continue to sample (or outright steal) from smaller artists, and they will continue to settle out of court. Every once in a while we are “treated” to big names battling each other for supremacy in courtroom.\r\n\r\nThe truth is, it can be difficult to come up with entirely original ideas in music because it often feels like everything has been done. Look at how many artists make their career by covering the works of others. Check out at the YouTube channels of fledgling musicians covering songs from their favorites. Big time musicians often elect to do covers on their tours.\r\n\r\nMuch of music\'s history is littered with musicians giving a nod of appreciation to other musicians. Which is why, when copyright infringement cases come along, it usually comes down to the fact that the artist who provided the original idea or inspiration is not properly acknowledged or compensated.', 'Copyright Cases Everywhere', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2251-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 00:31:00', '2016-07-20 07:31:00', '', 2251, 'https://afm424.org/2251-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2308, 6, '2016-07-20 00:35:24', '2016-07-20 07:35:24', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. The biggest listeners are Boomers and older.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, claiming it\'s having a significant impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nBut Spotify Free is ultimately just radio, right? Yes and no.\r\n\r\nIt\'s radio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded playlist for your current mood or activity. You can listen to music at work, without being too distracted. You can have an energy-fueled mix to get you through spin class.\r\n\r\nSo perhaps this isn’t radio at all. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nAccess to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t sign up for paid services. Spotify Free can open your ears to music that you might not normally listen to or even be aware of. Because it’s free, you\'re more willing to give it a listen and check it out.  Kind of like tapas allows you to taste new things.\r\n\r\nAdvertisers on Spotify Free are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on this front. Especially to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\r\n\r\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to cater to what they want to experience at any given moment.\r\n\r\nThis is basically the radio of your dreams. It’s here now. And it’s free.\r\n\r\nDoes this mean that radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox? Does it matter?\r\n\r\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music we like, whenever we like...<em>what’s the problem?</em>', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 00:35:24', '2016-07-20 07:35:24', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2313, 6, '2016-08-03 12:49:59', '2016-08-03 19:49:59', 'We all love YouTube for the multitude of amazing videos, posted on all kinds of subjects. We also admire the people that are ingenious, innovative, and have the ability to create these absorbing videos. But you might be surprised to learn that YouTube actually invests in making some of the best channel owners famous.\r\n\r\nYouTube holds an annual contest, called NextUp, where the company highlights the channels that deliver the most interesting content and gather an impressive number of subscribers along the way. 16 winners are picked.\r\n\r\nThese winning channels have varied topics: how to apply make-up, how to cook, a DIY channel, even a channel about the currently hot-trending Pokémon. The winners are then gathered together in a hotel function room and trained by a professional YouTube team. They prepare these 16 fortunate people to become emerging, shiny new YouTube stars.\r\n\r\nAfter each day\'s training, the group assembles in the evening to learn how to make cocktails (and drink them), while getting to know each other and develop their team-building skills.\r\n\r\nIt\'s great to see an Internet mastodon like YouTube making a committed investment in talented young people. After all, they are the future. Their channels prove that they can think outside the box and show far-reaching potential.\r\n\r\nWhat kinds of people win such a contest?\r\n\r\nMost are regular folk. Some start a channel to pursue personal interests. Others create their channels out of curiosity.\r\n\r\nA guitar player started a YouTube channel at age 12, when his mother posted a video with him playing at a venue. Another young woman wanted to demonstrate that a vegan diet is neither complex nor expensive. Through her \"Cheap Lazy Vegan\" YouTube channel, she\'s showing her viewers how to make simple, delicious vegan meals that are easily affordable.\r\n\r\nRead more entertaining stories of successful YouTube channels and their creative owners <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/06/how-youtube-makes-its-next-generation-stars\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIt is great to see young people being encouraged to do what they like, to be creative, and pursue their dreams. Even if a channel starts out as an experiment, many of these YouTubers have realized that their passion can turn into a real job.\r\n\r\nA win-win situation.', 'YouTube Brings to Surface Promising Young People', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'youtube-brings-surface-promising-young-people', '', '', '2016-07-22 20:49:17', '2016-07-23 03:49:17', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2313', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2316, 6, '2016-08-05 12:51:21', '2016-08-05 19:51:21', 'Downloading our favorite music was, and still is to some degree, an activity that ensures the music we love will always be available. But download sites are slowly disappearing. iTunes, the heavyweight in the field, is not as popular as it once was. Today, 13 years after its launch in 2003, it\'s increasingly becoming an outmoded model for music distribution.\r\n\r\nIn 2000, there was a seismic shift in the music industry––when music went from being physical to being digital. Now, downloads are being replaced by massive audio streaming services, which offer monthly subscription plans to their customers. Soon we might not be able to download music anymore. There are predictions that the whole concept of music downloading will last only 4 more years, at most.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s causing this change? Since 2012, music streaming revenue has grown consistently with every passing year. In 2012 and 2013 revenue from streaming was below downloading. But in 2014, streams exceeded downloads for the first time, setting a new trend in the music industry. This year the download decline is continuing, resulting in an even larger gap between downloading and streaming.\r\n\r\nIf iTunes goes down, Apple Music (Apple\'s streaming service) could thrive in its wake, taking over where iTunes left off. Current predictions state that Apple Music will become 10 times bigger than iTunes. If you\'d like more info from Apple on how their streaming service will evolve, <a href=\"http://qz.com/679071/music-downloads-may-only-have-about-four-years-left/\">read this</a>.\r\n\r\nNew technology always brings about new trends. Why download and store music when you can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, by using streaming services?\r\n\r\nHowever, transitioning from iTunes to Apple Music is not the smoothest of operations. iTunes users are complaining that it\'s a hassle to move from iTunes to Apple Music––that it\'s difficult and time consuming, And there seems to be a risk of losing some of your personal files in the process. This can be frustrating, considering that you\'re not changing the service provider, just the service.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re a longtime iTunes user, keep your eyes (and ears) open to what transpires in the near future. There will be change, that much is for certain. If you already prefer Apple Music, then you are part of the population that is ahead of the curve.', 'The Era of Music Downloads May End Soon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'closed', '', 'era-music-downloads-may-end-soon', '', '', '2016-08-08 00:32:49', '2016-08-08 07:32:49', '', 0, 'https://afm424.org/?p=2316', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2327, 6, '2016-07-20 18:48:29', '2016-07-21 01:48:29', 'We all love YouTube for the multitude of amazing videos, posted on all kinds of subjects. We also admire the persons that are ingenious, innovative, and have the ability to create amazing videos. Well, no one thought that YouTube actually invests in making some of the best channel owners on the site famous. So yes, the site makes an annual contest, called NextUp, and picks 16 of the most talented persons that regularly post videos on YouTube. As you may have figured it out up to this point, the winners are persons that deliver an interesting content and managed to gather an impressive number of subscribers.\r\n\r\nThe people chosen to be the winners of this contest come from various domains, because not the domain is important, as the way the videos are made and the number of subscribers count most. Thus, a winner can have a makeup channels, cooking channel, DIY channel, even a channel about Pokémon, since it is such a large trend today. Once the winners are found and known, they will be gathered in a hotel and trained by a professional team designated by YouTube, to prepare them to emerge as new shinny stars. Besides training, which happens during the day, the winners are getting to know each other in the evening, learning to make cocktails and chatting, in team building sessions. It is great to see that some of the Internet’s mastodons, like YouTube, is investing in young people that have the courage to do something different. The simple existence of their incredible channels shows that they already think outside the box and have an incredible potential, all they need being some support to be even more successful.\r\n\r\nWhat kinds of persons win such a contest? Well, you will be surprised to see that all winners are regular persons, who started a YouTube channel as a challenge, as a way to do what they liked most, or from curiosity. A young man, which plays the guitar, started out a YouTube channel when he was very young, at 12 years old, when his mother decided to post a video with him playing at a venue. She thought that it wouldn’t hurt to post such a video, and so his adventure on YouTube started. Another vlogger decided to prove people that a vegan diet is neither complicate nor expensive. She started from the idea that most people did not want to follow a vegan diet because it was hard to keep and it needed a lot of money. So she started a journey to prove everyone that such a conception is wrong, through her Cheap Lazy Vegan YouTube channel. If you want to read more amazing stories of successful YouTube channels and their creative owners, just <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/06/how-youtube-makes-its-next-generation-stars\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\nIt is great to see that young people are encouraged to do what they like, to be creative, and to pursue their dreams. Even if all these channels started out as an experiment, many of these young people noticed that their passion can turn into a real job, which is the best case scenario.', 'YouTube Brings to Surface Promising Young People', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2313-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 18:48:29', '2016-07-21 01:48:29', '', 2313, 'https://afm424.org/2313-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2328, 6, '2016-07-20 18:51:12', '2016-07-21 01:51:12', 'We all love YouTube for the multitude of amazing videos, posted on all kinds of subjects. We also admire the persons that are ingenious, innovative, and have the ability to create amazing videos. Well, no one thought that YouTube actually invests in making some of the best channel owners on the site famous. So yes, the site makes an annual contest, called NextUp, and picks 16 of the most talented persons that regularly post videos on YouTube. As you may have figured it out up to this point, the winners are persons that deliver an interesting content and managed to gather an impressive number of subscribers.\r\n\r\nThe people chosen to be the winners of this contest come from various domains, because not the domain is important, as the way the videos are made and the number of subscribers count most. Thus, a winner can have a makeup channels, cooking channel, DIY channel, even a channel about Pokémon, since it is such a large trend today. Once the winners are found and known, they will be gathered in a hotel and trained by a professional team designated by YouTube, to prepare them to emerge as new shinny stars. Besides training, which happens during the day, the winners are getting to know each other in the evening, learning to make cocktails and chatting, in team building sessions. It is great to see that some of the Internet’s mastodons, like YouTube, is investing in young people that have the courage to do something different. The simple existence of their incredible channels shows that they already think outside the box and have an incredible potential, all they need being some support to be even more successful.\r\n\r\nWhat kinds of persons win such a contest? Well, you will be surprised to see that all winners are regular persons, who started a YouTube channel as a challenge, as a way to do what they liked most, or from curiosity. A young man, which plays the guitar, started out a YouTube channel when he was very young, at 12 years old, when his mother decided to post a video with him playing at a venue. She thought that it wouldn’t hurt to post such a video, and so his adventure on YouTube started. Another vlogger decided to prove people that a vegan diet is neither complicate nor expensive. She started from the idea that most people did not want to follow a vegan diet because it was hard to keep and it needed a lot of money. So she started a journey to prove everyone that such a conception is wrong, through her Cheap Lazy Vegan YouTube channel. If you want to read more amazing stories of successful YouTube channels and their creative owners, just <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/06/how-youtube-makes-its-next-generation-stars\">click here</a>.\r\n\r\nIt is great to see young people being encouraged to do what they like, to be creative, and pursue their dreams. Even if all these channels started out as an experiment, many of these young people noticed that their passion can turn into a real job.\r\n\r\nA win-win situation.', 'YouTube Brings to Surface Promising Young People', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2313-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 18:51:12', '2016-07-21 01:51:12', '', 2313, 'https://afm424.org/2313-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2329, 6, '2016-07-20 19:13:11', '2016-07-21 02:13:11', 'We all love YouTube for the multitude of amazing videos, posted on all kinds of subjects. We also admire the people that are ingenious, innovative, and have the ability to create these amazing videos. YouTube actually invests in making some of the best channel owners famous.\r\n\r\nYouTube holds an annual contest, called NextUp, and picks 16 winners. These winners are those deliver both interesting content and gather an impressive number of subscribers.\r\n\r\nThese winning channels have various topics: how to apply make-up, how to cook, a DIY channel, even a channel about hot-trending Pokémon. The winners are then gathered together in a hotel function room and trained by a professional YouTube team prepare these emerging, shiny new YouTube stars.\r\n\r\nAfter each day\'s training, the group assembles in the evening to learn how to make cocktails (and drink them), while getting to know each other and learning team-building skills.\r\n\r\nIt\'s great to see an Internet mastodons like YouTube making such a committed investment in talented young people. After all, they are the future. Their channels prove that they can think outside the box and have far-reaching potential.\r\n\r\nWhat kinds of people win such a contest?\r\n\r\nThey are regular folk. Some start a channel as a to pursue interests. Others create their channels out of curiosity.\r\n\r\nA guitar player started a YouTube channel when he was 12, when his mother decided to post a video with him playing at a venue. A young woman wanted to show that  a vegan diet is neither complex nor expensive. Through her \"Cheap Lazy Vegan\" YouTube channel, she\'s showing her viewers how to make easy and delicious vegan meals that are easily affordable.\r\n\r\nThere are more amazing stories of successful YouTube channels and their creative owners <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/06/how-youtube-makes-its-next-generation-stars\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIt is great to see young people being encouraged to do what they like, to be creative, and pursue their dreams. Even if all these channels started out as experiments, many of these young people realized that their passion can turn into a real job.\r\n\r\nA win-win situation.', 'YouTube Brings to Surface Promising Young People', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2313-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 19:13:11', '2016-07-21 02:13:11', '', 2313, 'https://afm424.org/2313-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2334, 6, '2016-07-20 19:26:41', '2016-07-21 02:26:41', 'We all love YouTube for the multitude of amazing videos, posted on all kinds of subjects. We also admire the people that are ingenious, innovative, and have the ability to create these amazing videos. YouTube actually invests in making some of the best channel owners famous.\r\n\r\nYouTube holds an annual contest, called NextUp, and picks 16 winners. These winners are those deliver both interesting content and gather an impressive number of subscribers.\r\n\r\nThese winning channels have various topics: how to apply make-up, how to cook, a DIY channel, even a channel about hot-trending Pokémon. The winners are then gathered together in a hotel function room and trained by a professional YouTube team prepare these emerging, shiny new YouTube stars.\r\n\r\nAfter each day\'s training, the group assembles in the evening to learn how to make cocktails (and drink them), while getting to know each other and learning team-building skills.\r\n\r\nIt\'s great to see an Internet mastodons like YouTube making such a committed investment in talented young people. After all, they are the future. Their channels prove that they can think outside the box and have far-reaching potential.\r\n\r\nWhat kinds of people win such a contest?\r\n\r\nThey are regular folk. Some start a channel as a to pursue interests. Others create their channels out of curiosity.\r\n\r\nA guitar player started a YouTube channel when he was 12, when his mother decided to post a video with him playing at a venue. A young woman wanted to show that a vegan diet is neither complex nor expensive. Through her \"Cheap Lazy Vegan\" YouTube channel, she\'s showing her viewers how to make easy and delicious vegan meals that are easily affordable.\r\n\r\nThere are more amazing stories of successful YouTube channels and their creative owners <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/may/06/how-youtube-makes-its-next-generation-stars\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nIt is great to see young people being encouraged to do what they like, to be creative, and pursue their dreams. Even if all these channels started out as experiments, many of these YouTubers realized that their passion can turn into a real job.\r\n\r\nA win-win situation.', 'YouTube Brings to Surface Promising Young People', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2313-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 19:26:41', '2016-07-21 02:26:41', '', 2313, 'https://afm424.org/2313-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2337, 6, '2016-07-28 15:39:47', '2016-07-28 22:39:47', 'Just about everybody likes some kind of music. We all have our preferences. We appreciate an artist\'s work, and do our best to participate to support them via live events and concerts.\n\nBut all of this could change in the near future.\n\nA large portion of today\'s popular music recordings require the intensive use of technology––computers, synthesizers, virtual instruments, amplifiers, and so on.\n\nHow could this profoundly affect live performance?\n\nWell, how about going to a concert where an anime-like character is dancing and singing? This is already happening in Japan, where a holographic creation has become a bonafide star.\n\nYou might be stunned to see how many people buy tickets to see pop sensation Hatsune Miku perform. But \"she\" is not a real person at all. She is a <em>vocaloid</em>.\n\nWhat\'s a vocaloid?\n\nThe technology is similar to what Siri is in Apple products. Miku\'s \"voice\" is created through sophisticated computer programming. But if Miku is a computer-generated character, how can Miku perform in a live?\n\nIn a concert setting, the backing band onstage is comprised of real flesh &amp; blood musicians. Miku is brought to life via a hologram, which is projected onto large glass panes positioned on the front of the stage. This gives the image depth and dimension, making \"her\" look \"real.\"\n\nIs Miku the perfect lead singer for a band? She never makes mistakes. She never stops to catch her breath. She flawlessly executes both singing and dancing routines. Every performance may be the same, but it is, uh, \"perfect.\"\n\nBelieve it or not, it is her audience that creates Miku’s repertoire. With the help of the \"Yamaha Voicaloid Program,\" anyone who takes the time to learn the software can have fun with Miku, making her sing whatever they want. Her songs are garnered from the many amateur musicians around the world who have contributed to her growing library of material.\n\nOnstage, Miku is made to look as realistic as possible (well, for a cartoon), giving the impression that she actually does exist. Her performance outfits are carefully designed and her presentation is complemented by a headset and a wireless microphone. She can even rest one of her holographic legs on one of the real amps on the stage––just like human singers do.\n\nOccasionally she disappears, allowing other guest vocaloids to take her place––as if she got tired by then endless singing and dancing. It is amazing how detailed these concerts are. If you want to find out more about Hatsune Miku phenomenon, and how she is taking the music world by storm, go <a href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-future-of-music-might-be-a-crowdsourced-holographic-j-pop-star-6908201\">here</a>.\n\nWould we really rather see these kind of fabricated characters on the stage? Or do we prefer real people performing in real time? For now, it seems the answer is \"both.\"\n\nIt\'s difficult to gauge how far singing holograms will evolve. CurrentlAudiences in Japan are mesmerized by these performances. It is not unusual to have people cheering and screaming at Miku’s concerts, just like they do for flesh-and-bones artists.\n\nIs it really possible to forget that what they see (and hear) does not actually exist?', 'Music Concerts May Change Dramatically in the Future', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2301-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-28 15:39:47', '2016-07-28 22:39:47', '', 2301, 'https://afm424.org/2301-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2340, 6, '2016-08-08 00:32:44', '2016-08-08 07:32:44', 'Downloading our favorite music was, and still is to some degree, an activity that ensures the music we love will always be available. But download sites are slowly disappearing. iTunes, the heavyweight in the field, is not as popular as it once was. Today, 13 years after its launch in 2003, it\'s increasingly becoming an outmoded model for music distribution.\n\nIn 2000, there was a seismic shift in the music industry––when music went from being physical to being digital. Now, downloads are being replaced by massive audio streaming services, which offer monthly subscription plans to their customers. Soon we might not be able to download music anymore. There are predictions that the whole concept of music downloading will last only 4 more years, at most.\n\nWhat\'s causing this change? Since 2012, music streaming revenue has grown consistently with every passing year. In 2012 and 2013 revenue from streaming was below downloading. But in 2014, streams exceeded downloads for the first time, setting a new trend in the music industry. This year the download decline is continuing, resulting in an even larger gap between downloading and streaming.\n\nIf iTunes goes down, Apple Music (Apple\'s streaming service) could thrive in its wake, taking over where iTunes left off. Current predictions state that Apple Music will become 10 times bigger than iTunes. If you\'d like more info from Apple on how their streaming service will evolve, <a href=\"http://qz.com/679071/music-downloads-may-only-have-about-four-years-left/\">read this</a>.\n\nNew technology always brings about new trends. Why download and store music when you can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, by using streaming services?\n\nHowever, transitioning from iTunes to Apple Music is not the smoothest of operations. iTunes users are complaining that it\'s a hassle to move from iTunes to Apple Music––that it\'s difficult and time consuming, And there seems to be a risk of losing some of your personal files in the process. This can be frustrating, considering that you\'re not changing the service provider, just the service.\n\nIf you\'re a longtime iTunes user, keep your eyes (and ears) open to what transpires in the near future. There will be change, that much is for certain. If you already prefer Apple Music, then you are part of the population that is ahead of the curve.', 'The Era of Music Downloads May End Soon', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2316-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-08-08 00:32:44', '2016-08-08 07:32:44', '', 2316, 'https://afm424.org/2316-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2341, 6, '2016-07-20 21:00:54', '2016-07-21 04:00:54', 'Downloading our favorite music was, and still is to some degree, an activity that ensures the music we love will always be available. But download sites like iTunes are starting to slowly disappear. iTunes is not as popular as it once was. Today, 13 years after its launch in 2003, it\'s increasingly become an outmoded model for music distribution.\r\n\r\nIn 2000, there was a seismic shift in the music industry; when music went from being physical to being digital. Now, downloads are slowly being replaced by massive audio streaming services, which offer monthly subscription plans to their customers. Soon we might not be able to download music anymore. There are predictions that the whole concept of music downloading will last only 4 more years, at most.\r\n\r\nWhat\'s causing this change? Since 2012, music streaming revenue has grown consistently with every passing year. In 2012 and 2013 revenue from streaming was below downloading. But in 2014, streams exceeded downloads, setting a new trend in the music industry. This year, the download decline is continuing, resulting in an even larger gap between downloading and streaming.\r\n\r\nIf iTunes goes down, Apple Music (Apple\'s streaming service) could still thrive in its wake, taking over where iTunes left off. Current predictions state that Apple Music will become 10 times bigger than iTunes. If you\'d like more info from Apple on how their streaming service will evolve, <a href=\"http://qz.com/679071/music-downloads-may-only-have-about-four-years-left/\">read this</a>.\r\n\r\nNew technology always brings about new trends. Why download and store music when you can listen whenever you want, and whatever you want, by using streaming services?\r\n\r\nHowever, transitioning from iTunes to Apple Music is not the smoothest of operations. iTunes users are complaining that it\'s a hassle to move from iTunes to Apple Music––that it\'s difficult and time consuming, And there seems to be a risk of losing some of your personal files in the process. This is frustrating, considering that you\'re not changing the service provider, just the service.\r\n\r\nIf you are a longtime iTunes user, keep your eyes (and ears) open to what transpires in the near future. There will be change, that much is for certain. If you already prefer Apple Music, then you are part of the population that is ahead of the curve.', 'The Era of Music Downloads May End Soon', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2316-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 21:00:54', '2016-07-21 04:00:54', '', 2316, 'https://afm424.org/2316-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2342, 6, '2016-07-20 21:51:31', '2016-07-21 04:51:31', 'Just about everybody likes music. And we all have our preferences. We appreciate an artist\'s work, and do our best to participate in their live events and concerts.\r\n\r\nBut all of this could change in the near future.\r\n\r\nA large portion of today\'s popular music recordings require the intensive use of technology, like computers, synthesizers, virtual instruments, amplifiers, and so on.\r\n\r\nHow could this profoundly affect live performance?\r\n\r\nWell, how about going to a concert where an anime-like character is dancing and singing? This is already happening in Japan, where a holographic creation has become a bonafide star.\r\n\r\nYou will be stunned to see just how many people buy tickets to see pop sensation Hatsune Miku perform. But \"she\" is not a real person at all. She is a <em>vocaloid</em>. What\'s a vocaloid?\r\n\r\nThe technology here is similar to what Siri is in Apple products. Miku\'s \"voice\" is created through sophisticated computer programming. But if Miku is a computer-generated character, how can Miku perform in a live setting?\r\n\r\nIn a live concert setting, the backing band onstage is comprised of real flesh &amp; blood musicians. Miku is brought to life via a hologram, which is projected onto large glass panes on the stage. This gives the image depth and dimension, making \"her\" look \"real.\"\r\n\r\nIs Miku the perfect lead singer for a band? She never makes mistakes. She never stops to catch her breath. She flawlessly executes both singing and dancing routines. Every performance is, uh, \"perfect.\"\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, it\'s her audience that actually creates Miku’s repertoire. With the help of the \"Yamaha Voicaloid Program,\" anyone who takes the time to learn the software can have fun with Miku, making her sing whatever they want. Her songs are garnered from the many amateur musicians around the world who have contributed to her growing library of material.\r\n\r\nOnstage, Miku is made to look as realistic as possible (well, for a cartoon), giving the impression that she actually does exist. Her performance outfit is complemented by a headset and a wireless microphone. She can rest one of her holographic legs on one of the real amps on the stage, just like human singers do.\r\n\r\nOccasionally she disappears, allowing other guest vocaloids to take her place––as if she got tired by then endless singing and dancing. It is amazing how detailed these concerts can be. If you want to find out more about Hatsune Miku phenomenon, and how she is taking the music world by storm, go <a href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-future-of-music-might-be-a-crowdsourced-holographic-j-pop-star-6908201\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nWould we really rather see these kind of fabricated characters on the stage? Or do we stick to real people performing in real time? For now, it seems the answer is \"both.\"\r\n\r\nIt\'s difficult to gauge how far singing holograms will evolve. Audiences in Japan are being mesmerized by such performances. It is not unusual to have people cheering and screaming at Miku’s concerts, just like they do for flesh-and-bones artists.\r\n\r\nIs it really possible to forget that what they see (and hear) does not actually exist?', 'The Way Musical Concerts are Held Can Change Dramatically in the Future', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2301-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 21:51:31', '2016-07-21 04:51:31', '', 2301, 'https://afm424.org/2301-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2343, 6, '2016-07-20 21:53:22', '2016-07-21 04:53:22', 'Just about everybody likes music. And we all have our preferences. We appreciate an artist\'s work, and do our best to participate in their live events and concerts.\r\n\r\nBut all of this could change in the near future.\r\n\r\nA large portion of today\'s popular music recordings require the intensive use of technology, like computers, synthesizers, virtual instruments, amplifiers, and so on.\r\n\r\nHow could this profoundly affect live performance?\r\n\r\nWell, how about going to a concert where an anime-like character is dancing and singing? This is already happening in Japan, where a holographic creation has become a bonafide star.\r\n\r\nYou will be stunned to see just how many people buy tickets to see pop sensation Hatsune Miku perform. But \"she\" is not a real person at all. She is a <em>vocaloid</em>. What\'s a vocaloid?\r\n\r\nThe technology here is similar to what Siri is in Apple products. Miku\'s \"voice\" is created through sophisticated computer programming. But if Miku is a computer-generated character, how can Miku perform in a live setting?\r\n\r\nIn a live concert setting, the backing band onstage is comprised of real flesh &amp; blood musicians. Miku is brought to life via a hologram, which is projected onto large glass panes on the stage. This gives the image depth and dimension, making \"her\" look \"real.\"\r\n\r\nIs Miku the perfect lead singer for a band? She never makes mistakes. She never stops to catch her breath. She flawlessly executes both singing and dancing routines. Every performance is, uh, \"perfect.\"\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, it\'s her audience that actually creates Miku’s repertoire. With the help of the \"Yamaha Voicaloid Program,\" anyone who takes the time to learn the software can have fun with Miku, making her sing whatever they want. Her songs are garnered from the many amateur musicians around the world who have contributed to her growing library of material.\r\n\r\nOnstage, Miku is made to look as realistic as possible (well, for a cartoon), giving the impression that she actually does exist. Her performance outfit is complemented by a headset and a wireless microphone. She can rest one of her holographic legs on one of the real amps on the stage, just like human singers do.\r\n\r\nOccasionally she disappears, allowing other guest vocaloids to take her place––as if she got tired by then endless singing and dancing. It is amazing how detailed these concerts can be. If you want to find out more about Hatsune Miku phenomenon, and how she is taking the music world by storm, go <a href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-future-of-music-might-be-a-crowdsourced-holographic-j-pop-star-6908201\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nWould we really rather see these kind of fabricated characters on the stage? Or do we prefer real people performing in real time? For now, it seems the answer is \"both.\"\r\n\r\nIt\'s difficult to gauge how far singing holograms will evolve. Audiences in Japan are being mesmerized by these performances. It is not unusual to have people cheering and screaming at Miku’s concerts, just like they do for flesh-and-bones artists.\r\n\r\nIs it really possible to forget that what they see (and hear) does not actually exist?', 'The Way Musical Concerts are Held Can Change Dramatically in the Future', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2301-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-20 21:53:22', '2016-07-21 04:53:22', '', 2301, 'https://afm424.org/2301-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2414, 6, '2016-07-28 11:15:02', '2016-07-28 18:15:02', '[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love movies. My friends think I’m totally insane because I can watch the same film over and over and over again. That is, if its soul truly touches me. And if the music is really good.\n\nA film is a helluva lot more than a plot, some dialog and a shoot-out at the end. The musical score is something that most people don’t focus on when viewing a film, especially the first time. But it has a tremendous impact on how a movie feels artistically and deeply affects how it translates emotionally.\n\nFor me, Ennio Morricone lives at the top of the film composer pyramid.\n\nWhen I mention his name to non-musicians, they invariably say, “Didn’t he invent the radio?”\n\nNo. That’s Marconi.\n\nBut they’re both Italian. And both sound wave pioneers.\n\nMorricone’s work has a large wingspan––from the rich history of European orchestral music to the contemporary sounds of modern grooves, electronics and the avant-garde. His compositions can be achingly beautiful, his orchestrations masterful. I’ve broken down in tears more than once while listening to his sonic raptures.\n\nMorricone often collaborated with a fellow Italian, the equally legendary film director Sergio Leone. Leone redefined a genre with his groundbreaking “spaghetti western,” A Fistful Of Dollars (1964), starring Clint Eastwood. This film featured Morricone’s first iconic score.\n\nIt set the stage for all that was to come.\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1937 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2\" width=\"531\" height=\"298\" /></h3>\n<h2>YOU DON\'T RECOGNIZE THE NAME?</h2>\nChances are you’ve been exposed to Morricone’s music even if you weren’t aware of it. Of the over 500 scores he\'s composed for film and television projects, here\'s a few you’ve probably heard of:\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>The Hateful Eight</strong> (2015) – starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth – directed by Quentin Tarantino</li>\n 	<li><strong>The Best Offer</strong> (2013) – starring Geoffrey Rusch – directed by Guiseppe Tornatore</li>\n 	<li><strong>The Untouchables</strong> (1987) – starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro – directed by Brian De Palma</li>\n 	<li><strong>The Godfather</strong> (1972 – collaboration w/Nino Rota) – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino – directed by Francis Ford Coppola</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>TAKE IT FROM THE TOP</h2>\nEnnio was born in Rome in 1928. His father Mario was a professional trumpet player. So it was natural that he taught his son trumpet (and piano).\n\nWhen the lad was a mere 12, he entered the National Academy of Santa Cecilla, enrolling in the conservatory’s 4-year harmony program. He completed it in 6 months (I wonder how many envious students this precocious young prodigy pissed off).\n\nEnnio continue to study there for 11 more years, earning three diplomas: trumpet, orchestration and composition.\n\nIn the 1950s Morricone broke into the business by writing pop songs, doing a lot of arranging, and composing as a ghost writer. In the 1960s, his passion for film scoring became center stage. And this is where he would leave his indelible mark.\n<h2>GOOD, BAD, UGLY</h2>\nMorricone’s score for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The soundtrack album was on the charts for over a year. The Main Theme was a #2 pop hit in 1968. Pretty damn good for a score to a western flick from a country better known at that time for its pizza, pasta, sports cars and business suits.\n<blockquote><em>\"I use realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - the coyote - and this sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.\" -Ennio Morricone</em></blockquote>\n<h4>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme (2:41)</h4>\nhttps://youtu.be/h1PfrmCGFnk?t=1m16s\n<h3></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA</h2>\nIf you asked me to pick ONE movie that epitomizes a brilliantly effective approach to orchestral film music scoring, the first words out of my mouth would probably be “<strong>Once Upon A Time In America</strong>” (1984).\n\nBased on a true story from the book, “The Hoods,” Once Upon A Time In America is a complex and graphic tale exposing the underbelly of the American Dream; viewed through the successes and failures of a gang of 4 small time Jewish hoods over 5 decades, as they scale the ladder from poverty to power.\n\nFilled with grit, style, intrigue, romance, violence, sex, guilt and betrayal, it’s a fascinating portrayal of early 20th century America. Morricone’s score takes a great film and turns it into a classic.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"472\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1939\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-4-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs. And it gives me a hard-on.” ––David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)\" width=\"472\" height=\"737\" /> <strong><em>“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs.<br />And it gives me a hard-on.”</em></strong><br /> <em>–David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)</em>[/caption]\n\nIn order to fully appreciate what this masterpiece means to me, I need to give you a little background on director Sergio Leone\'s epic struggle to make this film, and the zeitgeist that enveloped his final crusade.\n\nLeone was among the first to be approached to direct The Godfather, but turned it down because he wanted to make a different kind of American gangster film. Though when he passed on that project, he had no idea of what an exhausting, protracted, uphill battle it would be to bring his ambitious Once Upon A Time In America to life.\n\nAs funding became more elusive with each passing year, Leone became more and more depressed. Ennio felt his friend\'s despondency. So he would try to cheer Sergio up by playing various themes he had composed for the film over the phone. This usually helped lift Sergio’s spirits (for a while, anyway).\n\nUltimately it took Leone 12 years to find a producer willing to put up the money, and take the chance on this visionary gem.\n\nFilm scores are generally done after the shooting is finished, when there’s footage for the composer to write to. But because it took so long for the film to get into production––in an unusual reversal––Once Upon A Time In America was shot to the finished score.\n<blockquote><em>“Actors like De Niro, for whom live sound is very important, having the music played on set helps them to get into the mood.” -Sergio Leone</em></blockquote>\nThe director and actors loved being able to do scenes with the actual recorded score to inspire their performances. Robert De Niro said that this was a rare and incomparable experience.\n\nActor James Woods believes Once Upon A Time In America is one of the greatest movies ever made––resoundingly qualifying his statement with: <em>“and it’s not just because I’m in it.”</em>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Gang William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro\" width=\"607\" height=\"404\" /> <strong>Jewish Gangsters</strong>\nWilliam Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro</h5>\nLeone’s theatrical edit came in at a whopping 6 hours. He intended to split it into two 3-hour films. But the studio had other plans. For the American release, they took editing rights away from him and chopped his masterwork to bits, concocting an incoherent, jumbled 2-hour version. Predictably, this butchered abomination met a quick demise at the box office.\n\nThis was Leone’s last film. He passed away in 1989 at age 60. The cause of death may have been listed as “heart attack,” but many of those close to him felt that he really died of a broken heart.\n\nLeone did make a 251-minute version, but it wasn’t until 2007 that this extended Director’s Cut became available. His film may have gotten massacred upon initial release, but it’s finally getting it’s moment in the sun.\n\nMorricone’s music has never fit a film more evocatively or more powerfully.\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Main Theme\" (1:58)</h4>\nAfter a mere 30 seconds, it’s apparent this is a memorable movie motif and a very emotional, even sentimental, tome to 1930s gangster America.\n\nThe slow, dreamlike tempo undulates with longing while the melody does some serious caressing of one’s core––immersing the listener in a tale of love, sadness, glory, and the deep loss of dreams dashed. Sometimes the pain of missing the brass ring can engender the most beautiful music of all.\n\nIn this scene, our small gang of young wannabe gangsters are fleeing from a menacing older rival with a gun. The featured instrument is the Romanian-style pan flute, is played by the extraordinary Gheorghe Zamfir.\n\nThe ethereal sound of pan flute is extremely effective at conveying a wide array of feelings, from the innocence of youth to imminent danger. The flowing string accompaniment underscores the struggles of a Depression-era New York Jewish ghetto. Sometimes it takes the hand of an outsider to show us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see.\n\nMorricone’s feel for melody, harmony and orchestration is masterful, coaxing sumptuously gorgeous, richly layered timbral palettes out of the symphonic fabric in a way that can rip your heart open. If you aren’t deeply moved by at least some passages of this score, then you’ve left your soul in the passenger seat of your last Uber ride.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlqavRs6ffw&feature=youtu.be&t=2m21s\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Debora\'s Theme\" (4:22)</h4>\nThis cue has some of the most exquisitely touching and profoundly compelling cinematic music I’ve ever heard. The sound is rich, deep and spacious––built on a simmering low pedal tone while the simple, yet majestic melodies, arch over the top. This transports the listener into a higher realm, a different era, another life.\n\nThe music sublimely captures the magical sweetness of youth––as it buttresses up against the impending seriousness of adulthood. Morricone makes melancholy sound so achingly gorgeous.\n\nWhen you listen to this, you might want to have a box of Kleenex nearby.\n\nDon’t be surprised if you well up with tears.\n\nI usually do.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuyYc0gINbU\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – “Childhood / Poverty\" (2:46)</h4>\nA comic and charming scene of innocence. Young Patsy is attempting to buy his manhood from Peggy, a 16-year-old Jewish girl from the ‘hood, having procured her preferred currency: a <em>“5-cent Charlotte Russe…with lots of cream.”</em>\n\nAs Patsy waits on the stairs for her to emerge from the family’s tenement apartment, he can’t resist tasting just one finger full of whipped cream––then another––and then another. Tired of waiting for his virginity to be addressed, he gives in and, with unbridled joy, unwraps the whole deal, lustily consuming his entire payment for Peggy.\n\nWhen she finally appears and asks what he wants, his reaction is priceless.\n\nA scene with virtually no dialog, the score has plenty of space to weave a gentle, deeply moving tapestry filled with exquisitely crafted melodies that flow around a rich, evocative sound canvas.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/xfo31KV3W7k?t=1m\n<h3></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>SIMPLE THEMES, DEEP FEELINGS</h2>\nMorricone’s musical output over his long career is staggering. His work runs the gamut from classic orchestral film music to scores embodying funk, R&amp;B and avant-gard electronics. His music also has a high rate of reuse. Staying power is a mark of great art.\n\nIf you have ambitions about being a film composer or just like listening to breathtaking film music, then you\'ve found a treasure trove in this music and in Ennio Morricone. From the moment I first heard it, this score has haunted me in the best way.\n\nAs a piano player myself, I’ve been inspired to learn various Morricone compositions. Every time I explore a new piece, I discover  additional layers of his gorgeous and wondrous musical designs.\n\nMorricone is prideful that he never considered moving to Hollywood, and that he never learned English. This was his way of ensuring that his Italian essence remained uncontaminated––staying strictly his own.\n<h4>Morricone Talks Music (1:48)</h4>\nhttps://youtu.be/9KeSV-yVTRY?t=5m55s\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>NO OSCARS?</h2>\nEnnio Morricone is considered by many to be the greatest living film composer. The audience clearly agrees. His music has sold over 70 million records.\n\nBut as unbelievable as it seems, he has never won as Oscar, despite being nominated 5 times for Best Original Score. It seems that the Motion Picture Academy realized this horrible oversight; he was finally honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 ––\n\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1945 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" />\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">–– and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.</p>\n\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></h3>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h2>. . . AND HE’S STILL GOING</h2>\nAt 88, Morricone continues to compose and perform, conducting orchestras in live concerts of his popular film scores. His entire body of work is finally being recognized for how truly astounding it is.\n\nFor instance, his 1970 album “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlpOqg6zsI\" target=\"_blank\">The Feed~Back</a>” combines free jazz along with avant-gard, classical and funk. The recording is frequently sampled by today’s hip-hop DJs. It’s considered to be one of the most collectible records in existence, selling for over $1000 at auction. Yeah...this guy definitely qualifies as a <em>living legend. </em>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">If God decided to go into the picture business, and needed a composer ––</h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ennio Morricone just might be the first call.</h5>\n<h4><img class=\"wp-image-1944 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9\" width=\"248\" height=\"303\" /></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n&nbsp;\n<h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:</h4>\nSource material compiled from: Front Row Reviews UK, BBC Ennio Morricone Documentary, Maestro Ennio Morricone Facebook, enniomorricone.org, YouTube, IMDb, Wikipedia, Expression of Emotion in the Film Music of Ennio Morricone by Juan Vega, The Quietus.com, and Internet Music Archive.\n<h3></h3>\n<h3></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3>WANT SOME LIVE ENNIO?</h3>\n<strong>Morricone Conducts Morricone</strong> - Once Upon A Time In America Suite (7:05)\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4W17gTumi8\n\nLINKS:\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.enniomorricone.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li>\n 	<li>CD (Amazon)\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-America-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00008MJ8H/189-1532000-0900924?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Time In America Soundtrack</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00004YTXH?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best of Ennio Morricone</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Ennio%20Morricone%22\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Music Archive</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Contact</a> <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Chiten</a></strong>\n\n<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-601\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Paul-Chiten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Chiten\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /><strong>Paul Chiten</strong> is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, film composer, producer, musician, singer and artist. His songs have earned him multi-platinum and gold records. His compositions and productions have won Telly, Aurora and Emmy Awards. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cyndi Lauper and countless others.\n\nChiten has written and produced the music for numerous television shows and feature films. He co-composed the score for the gritty Sony/Showtime cult series, “Street Time” starring Rob Morrow and Scott Cohen.\n\nRecent credits include a 2015 music publishing deal and Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger/Performer for the 2015 and 2016 EMC World events in Las Vegas and Austin.\n\nChiten has made a significant portion of his music library available on the Internet in the major online stores: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Microsoft Groove, Tidal, YouTube &amp; Google Play––with lyrics published on Musixmatch, the world’s largest online lyric database.\n\n<a href=\"http://sweethartproductions.com/PaulChiten.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sweethart Productions</a>\n\n<a href=\"https://afm424.org/featured-artist-paul-chiten/\" target=\"_blank\">bio</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'WHAT\'S THE SCORE?<br />Ennio Morricone - The Composer’s Composer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1934-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-07-28 11:15:02', '2016-07-28 18:15:02', '', 1934, 'https://afm424.org/1934-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2423, 6, '2016-07-24 13:39:09', '2016-07-24 20:39:09', 'If millennials are the “me” generation — complacent narcissists raised by TV, video games, and hardworking baby boomer parents with extra money to spend — then generation Z is surely the “meta-me” generation.\r\n\r\nMillennials are indeed, as a group, self-obsessed. We went through our teenage years and early adulthood with things like MySpace or Facebook, a means by which we could present ourselves to the world, to feel important about the minutia of our days, and sharing photos that make our lives look like an endless series of parties, sunsets and blackout nights in bars.\r\n\r\nWhile this can all be rather annoying, this existed, for the most part, as a way for us to sit down behind our family computer — or laptop, if they were lucky — and search out our friends’ social media pages. When I first created a Facebook page, I didn’t even own a cell phone. I finally bought a flip phone that I used for texts, calls, and playing that snake game.\r\n\r\nWhat the current young generation is experiencing is a perfect storm of smartphone technology: internet access, and the rise of the popularity of apps that let you instantly create and share relatively useless content with friends and followers.\r\n\r\nThe latest of these apps to catch fire is Musical.ly, a lip-syncing, video sharing platform that was recently valued at $500 million. Some are wondering if it’s <a href=\"https://medium.com/cuepoint/is-musical-ly-the-next-snapchat-160190ff8bef#.y01lwcuzm\" target=\"_blank\">the next Snapchat</a>,–– and with customizable videos that young users go crazy for, it’s hard to disagree.\r\n\r\nWhere Musical.ly diverges from Snapchat is in user challenges. This makes it arguably a more interactive app, existing as a platform for users to send photos and short videos meant for a single viewing. While Musical.ly currently boasts more bells and whistles, Snapchat seems to suggest more staying power because of the everyday nature — and R rated underbelly — of users\' posts.\r\n\r\nAt this point in time, every app is <em>the next big app</em>…until it’s not.\r\n\r\nImpressive user numbers and valuations don’t necessarily equal staying power. Previous “it” app Vine is losing users to Snapchat. While Dubsmash’s 15 minutes of fame are over thanks to Musical.ly.\r\n\r\nIt’s a harsh world where technologies are rapidly evolving and user loyalty is almost nonexistent.\r\n\r\nWhile it’s true that any app could potentially be the next Facebook — a social media platform that found its footing among college students and went on to be one of the most popular websites in the world — it’s more likely that a new platform that becomes popular will be on the level of a Vine, Dubsmash, or MySpace.\r\n\r\nThe difference with Facebook is that it brought something previously unseen, and useful, into people’s lives. While Musical.ly may be offering up something slightly novel, it’s staying power will likely be as long-lasting as the attention of the generation currently enamoured by it.', 'The Problem With Musical.ly', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1880-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-24 13:39:09', '2016-07-24 20:39:09', '', 1880, 'https://afm424.org/1880-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2426, 6, '2016-07-24 16:02:14', '2016-07-24 23:02:14', '[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love movies. My friends think I’m totally insane because I can watch the same film over and over and over again. That is, if its soul truly touches me. And if the music is really good.\r\n\r\nA film is a helluva lot more than a plot, some dialog and a shoot-out at the end. The musical score is something that most people don’t focus on when viewing a film, especially the first time. But it has a tremendous impact on how a movie feels artistically and deeply affects how it translates emotionally.\r\n\r\nFor me, Ennio Morricone lives at the top of the film composer pyramid.\r\n\r\nWhen I mention his name to non-musicians, they invariably say, “Didn’t he invent the radio?”\r\n\r\nNo. That’s Marconi.\r\n\r\nBut they’re both Italian. And both sound wave pioneers.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s work has a large wingspan––from the rich history of European orchestral music to the contemporary sounds of modern grooves, electronics and the avant-garde. His compositions can be achingly beautiful, his orchestrations masterful. I’ve broken down in tears more than once while listening to his sonic raptures.\r\n\r\nMorricone often collaborated with a fellow Italian, the equally legendary film director Sergio Leone. Leone redefined a genre with his groundbreaking “spaghetti western,” A Fistful Of Dollars (1964), starring Clint Eastwood. This film featured Morricone’s first iconic score.\r\n\r\nIt set the stage for all that was to come.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1937 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2\" width=\"531\" height=\"298\" /></h3>\r\n<h2>YOU DON\'T RECOGNIZE THE NAME?</h2>\r\nChances are you’ve been exposed to Morricone’s music even if you weren’t aware of it. Of the over 500 scores he\'s composed for film and television projects, here\'s a few you’ve probably heard of:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Hateful Eight</strong> (2015) – starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth – directed by Quentin Tarantino</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Best Offer</strong> (2013) – starring Geoffrey Rusch – directed by Guiseppe Tornatore</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Untouchables</strong> (1987) – starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro – directed by Brian De Palma</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Godfather</strong> (1972 – collaboration w/Nino Rota) – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino – directed by Francis Ford Coppola</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>TAKE IT FROM THE TOP</h2>\r\nEnnio was born in Rome in 1928. His father Mario was a professional trumpet player. So it was natural that he taught his son trumpet (and piano).\r\n\r\nWhen the lad was a mere 12, he entered the National Academy of Santa Cecilla, enrolling in the conservatory’s 4-year harmony program. He completed it in 6 months (I wonder how many envious students this precocious young prodigy pissed off).\r\n\r\nEnnio continue to study there for 11 more years, earning three diplomas: trumpet, orchestration and composition.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s Morricone broke into the business by writing pop songs, doing a lot of arranging, and composing as a ghost writer. In the 1960s, his passion for film scoring became center stage. And this is where he would leave his indelible mark.\r\n<h2>GOOD, BAD, UGLY</h2>\r\nMorricone’s score for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The soundtrack album was on the charts for over a year. The Main Theme was a #2 pop hit in 1968. Pretty damn good for a score to a western flick from a country better known at that time for its pizza, pasta, sports cars and business suits.\r\n<blockquote><em>\"I use realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - the coyote - and this sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.\" -Ennio Morricone</em></blockquote>\r\n<h4>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme (2:41)</h4>\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1PfrmCGFnk\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA</h2>\r\nIf you asked me to pick ONE movie that epitomizes a brilliantly effective approach to orchestral film music scoring, the first words out of my mouth would probably be “<strong>Once Upon A Time In America</strong>” (1984).\r\n\r\nBased on a true story from the book, “The Hoods,” Once Upon A Time In America is a complex and graphic tale exposing the underbelly of the American Dream; viewed through the successes and failures of a gang of 4 small time Jewish hoods over 5 decades, as they scale the ladder from poverty to power.\r\n\r\nFilled with grit, style, intrigue, romance, violence, sex, guilt and betrayal, it’s a fascinating portrayal of early 20th century America. Morricone’s score takes a great film and turns it into a classic.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"472\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1939\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-4-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs. And it gives me a hard-on.” ––David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)\" width=\"472\" height=\"737\" /> <strong><em>“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs.<br />And it gives me a hard-on.”</em></strong><br /> <em>–David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn order to fully appreciate what this masterpiece means to me, I need to give you a little background on director Sergio Leone\'s epic struggle to make this film, and the zeitgeist that enveloped his final crusade.\r\n\r\nLeone was among the first to be approached to direct The Godfather, but turned it down because he wanted to make a different kind of American gangster film. Though when he passed on that project, he had no idea of what an exhausting, protracted, uphill battle it would be to bring his ambitious Once Upon A Time In America to life.\r\n\r\nAs funding became more elusive with each passing year, Leone became more and more depressed. Ennio felt his friend\'s despondency. So he would try to cheer Sergio up by playing various themes he had composed for the film over the phone. This usually helped lift Sergio’s spirits (for a while, anyway).\r\n\r\nUltimately it took Leone 12 years to find a producer willing to put up the money, and take the chance on this visionary gem.\r\n\r\nFilm scores are generally done after the shooting is finished, when there’s footage for the composer to write to. But because it took so long for the film to get into production––in an unusual reversal––Once Upon A Time In America was shot to the finished score.\r\n<blockquote><em>“Actors like De Niro, for whom live sound is very important, having the music played on set helps them to get into the mood.” -Sergio Leone</em></blockquote>\r\nThe director and actors loved being able to do scenes with the actual recorded score to inspire their performances. Robert De Niro said that this was a rare and incomparable experience.\r\n\r\nActor James Woods believes Once Upon A Time In America is one of the greatest movies ever made––resoundingly qualifying his statement with: <em>“and it’s not just because I’m in it.”</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Gang William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro\" width=\"607\" height=\"404\" /> <strong>Jewish Gangsters</strong>\r\n<strong>William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro</strong></p>\r\nLeone’s theatrical edit came in at a whopping 6 hours. He intended to split it into two 3-hour films. But the studio had other plans. For the American release, they took editing rights away from him and chopped his masterwork to bits, concocting an incoherent, jumbled 2-hour version. Predictably, this butchered abomination met a quick demise at the box office.\r\n\r\nThis was Leone’s last film. He passed away in 1989 at age 60. The cause of death may have been listed as “heart attack,” but many of those close to him felt that he really died of a broken heart.\r\n\r\nLeone did make a 251-minute version, but it wasn’t until 2007 that this extended Director’s Cut became available. His film may have gotten massacred upon initial release, but it’s finally getting it’s moment in the sun.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s music has never fit a film more evocatively or more powerfully.\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Main Theme\" (1:58)</h4>\r\nAfter a mere 30 seconds, it’s apparent this is a memorable movie motif and a very emotional, even sentimental, tome to 1930s gangster America.\r\n\r\nThe slow, dreamlike tempo undulates with longing while the melody does some serious caressing of one’s core––immersing the listener in a tale of love, sadness, glory, and the deep loss of dreams dashed. Sometimes the pain of missing the brass ring can engender the most beautiful music of all.\r\n\r\nIn this scene, our small gang of young wannabe gangsters are fleeing from a menacing older rival with a gun. The featured instrument is the Romanian-style pan flute, is played by the extraordinary Gheorghe Zamfir.\r\n\r\nThe ethereal sound of pan flute is extremely effective at conveying a wide array of feelings, from the innocence of youth to imminent danger. The flowing string accompaniment underscores the struggles of a Depression-era New York Jewish ghetto. Sometimes it takes the hand of an outsider to show us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s feel for melody, harmony and orchestration is masterful, coaxing sumptuously gorgeous, richly layered timbral palettes out of the symphonic fabric in a way that can rip your heart open. If you aren’t deeply moved by at least some passages of this score, then you’ve left your soul in the passenger seat of your last Uber ride.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlqavRs6ffw&feature=youtu.be&t=2m21s\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Debora\'s Theme\" (4:22)</h4>\r\nThis cue has some of the most exquisitely touching and profoundly compelling cinematic music I’ve ever heard. The sound is rich, deep and spacious––built on a simmering low pedal tone while the simple, yet majestic melodies, arch over the top. This transports the listener into a higher realm, a different era, another life.\r\n\r\nThe music sublimely captures the magical sweetness of youth––as it buttresses up against the impending seriousness of adulthood. Morricone makes melancholy sound so achingly gorgeous.\r\n\r\nWhen you listen to this, you might want to keep a few Kleenex tissues nearby.\r\n\r\nDon’t be surprised if you well up with tears.\r\n\r\nI usually do.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuyYc0gINbU\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – “Childhood / Poverty\" (2:46)</h4>\r\nA comic and charming scene of innocence. Young Patsy is attempting to buy his manhood from Peggy, a 16-year-old Jewish girl from the ‘hood, having procured her preferred currency: a <em>“5-cent Charlotte Russe…with lots of cream.”</em>\r\n\r\nAs Patsy waits on the stairs for her to emerge from the family’s tenement apartment, he can’t resist tasting just one finger full of whipped cream––then another––and then another. Tired of waiting for his virginity to be addressed, he gives in and, with unbridled joy, unwraps the whole deal, lustily consuming his entire payment for Peggy.\r\n\r\nWhen she finally appears and asks what he wants, his reaction is priceless.\r\n\r\nA scene with virtually no dialog, the score has plenty of space to weave a gentle, deeply moving tapestry filled with exquisitely crafted melodies that flow around a rich, evocative sound canvas.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/xfo31KV3W7k?t=1m\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>SIMPLE THEMES, DEEP FEELINGS</h2>\r\nMorricone’s musical output over his long career is staggering. His work runs the gamut from classic orchestral film music to scores embodying funk, R&amp;B and avant-gard electronics. His music also has a high rate of reuse. Staying power is a mark of great art.\r\n\r\nIf you have ambitions about being a film composer or just like listening to breathtaking film music, then you\'ve found a treasure trove in this music and in Ennio Morricone. From the moment I first heard it, this score has haunted me in the best way.\r\n\r\nAs a piano player myself, I’ve been inspired to learn various Morricone compositions. Every time I explore a new piece, I discover  additional layers of his gorgeous and wondrous musical designs.\r\n\r\nMorricone is prideful that he never considered moving to Hollywood, and that he never learned English. This was his way of ensuring that his Italian essence remained uncontaminated––staying strictly his own.\r\n<h4>Morricone Talks Music (1:48)</h4>\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9KeSV-yVTRY?t=5m55s\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>NO OSCARS?</h2>\r\nEnnio Morricone is considered by many to be the greatest living film composer. The audience clearly agrees. His music has sold over 70 million records.\r\n\r\nBut as unbelievable as it seems, he has never won as Oscar, despite being nominated 5 times for Best Original Score. It seems that the Motion Picture Academy realized this horrible oversight; he was finally honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 ––\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1945 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">–– and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>. . . AND HE’S STILL GOING</h2>\r\nAt 88, Morricone continues to compose and perform, conducting orchestras in live concerts of his popular film scores. His entire body of work is finally being recognized for how truly astounding it is.\r\n\r\nFor instance, his 1970 album “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlpOqg6zsI\" target=\"_blank\">The Feed~Back</a>” combines free jazz along with avant-gard, classical and funk. The recording is frequently sampled by today’s hip-hop DJs. It’s considered to be one of the most collectible records in existence, selling for over $1000 at auction. Yeah...this guy definitely qualifies as a <em>living legend. </em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">If God decided to go into the picture business, and needed a composer ––</h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ennio Morricone just might be the first call.</h5>\r\n<h4><img class=\"wp-image-1944 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9\" width=\"248\" height=\"303\" /></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:</h4>\r\nSource material compiled from: Front Row Reviews UK, BBC Ennio Morricone Documentary, Maestro Ennio Morricone Facebook, enniomorricone.org, YouTube, IMDb, Wikipedia, Expression of Emotion in the Film Music of Ennio Morricone by Juan Vega, The Quietus.com, and Internet Music Archive.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>WANT SOME LIVE ENNIO?</h3>\r\n<strong>Morricone Conducts Morricone</strong> - Once Upon A Time In America Suite (7:05)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4W17gTumi8\r\n\r\nLINKS:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.enniomorricone.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li>CD (Amazon)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-America-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00008MJ8H/189-1532000-0900924?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Time In America Soundtrack</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00004YTXH?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best of Ennio Morricone</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Ennio%20Morricone%22\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Music Archive</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Contact</a> <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Chiten</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-601\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Paul-Chiten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Chiten\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /><strong>Paul Chiten</strong> is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, film composer, producer, musician, singer and artist. His songs have earned him multi-platinum and gold records. His compositions and productions have won Telly, Aurora and Emmy Awards. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cyndi Lauper and countless others.\r\n\r\nChiten has written and produced the music for numerous television shows and feature films. He co-composed the score for the gritty Sony/Showtime cult series, “Street Time” starring Rob Morrow and Scott Cohen.\r\n\r\nRecent credits include a 2015 music publishing deal and Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger/Performer for the 2015 and 2016 EMC World events in Las Vegas and Austin.\r\n\r\nChiten has made a significant portion of his music library available on the Internet in the major online stores: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Microsoft Groove, Tidal, YouTube &amp; Google Play––with lyrics published on Musixmatch, the world’s largest online lyric database.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweethartproductions.com/PaulChiten.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sweethart Productions</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://afm424.org/featured-artist-paul-chiten/\" target=\"_blank\">bio</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'WHAT\'S THE SCORE?<br />Ennio Morricone - The Composer’s Composer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1934-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-24 16:02:14', '2016-07-24 23:02:14', '', 1934, 'https://afm424.org/1934-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2427, 6, '2016-07-24 16:09:11', '2016-07-24 23:09:11', '[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love movies. My friends think I’m totally insane because I can watch the same film over and over and over again. That is, if its soul truly touches me. And if the music is really good.\r\n\r\nA film is a helluva lot more than a plot, some dialog and a shoot-out at the end. The musical score is something that most people don’t focus on when viewing a film, especially the first time. But it has a tremendous impact on how a movie feels artistically and deeply affects how it translates emotionally.\r\n\r\nFor me, Ennio Morricone lives at the top of the film composer pyramid.\r\n\r\nWhen I mention his name to non-musicians, they invariably say, “Didn’t he invent the radio?”\r\n\r\nNo. That’s Marconi.\r\n\r\nBut they’re both Italian. And both sound wave pioneers.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s work has a large wingspan––from the rich history of European orchestral music to the contemporary sounds of modern grooves, electronics and the avant-garde. His compositions can be achingly beautiful, his orchestrations masterful. I’ve broken down in tears more than once while listening to his sonic raptures.\r\n\r\nMorricone often collaborated with a fellow Italian, the equally legendary film director Sergio Leone. Leone redefined a genre with his groundbreaking “spaghetti western,” A Fistful Of Dollars (1964), starring Clint Eastwood. This film featured Morricone’s first iconic score.\r\n\r\nIt set the stage for all that was to come.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1937 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2\" width=\"531\" height=\"298\" /></h3>\r\n<h2>YOU DON\'T RECOGNIZE THE NAME?</h2>\r\nChances are you’ve been exposed to Morricone’s music even if you weren’t aware of it. Of the over 500 scores he\'s composed for film and television projects, here\'s a few you’ve probably heard of:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Hateful Eight</strong> (2015) – starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth – directed by Quentin Tarantino</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Best Offer</strong> (2013) – starring Geoffrey Rusch – directed by Guiseppe Tornatore</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Untouchables</strong> (1987) – starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro – directed by Brian De Palma</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Godfather</strong> (1972 – collaboration w/Nino Rota) – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino – directed by Francis Ford Coppola</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>TAKE IT FROM THE TOP</h2>\r\nEnnio was born in Rome in 1928. His father Mario was a professional trumpet player. So it was natural that he taught his son trumpet (and piano).\r\n\r\nWhen the lad was a mere 12, he entered the National Academy of Santa Cecilla, enrolling in the conservatory’s 4-year harmony program. He completed it in 6 months (I wonder how many envious students this precocious young prodigy pissed off).\r\n\r\nEnnio continue to study there for 11 more years, earning three diplomas: trumpet, orchestration and composition.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s Morricone broke into the business by writing pop songs, doing a lot of arranging, and composing as a ghost writer. In the 1960s, his passion for film scoring became center stage. And this is where he would leave his indelible mark.\r\n<h2>GOOD, BAD, UGLY</h2>\r\nMorricone’s score for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The soundtrack album was on the charts for over a year. The Main Theme was a #2 pop hit in 1968. Pretty damn good for a score to a western flick from a country better known at that time for its pizza, pasta, sports cars and business suits.\r\n<blockquote><em>\"I use realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - the coyote - and this sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.\" -Ennio Morricone</em></blockquote>\r\n<h4>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme (2:41)</h4>\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1PfrmCGFnk\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA</h2>\r\nIf you asked me to pick ONE movie that epitomizes a brilliantly effective approach to orchestral film music scoring, the first words out of my mouth would probably be “<strong>Once Upon A Time In America</strong>” (1984).\r\n\r\nBased on a true story from the book, “The Hoods,” Once Upon A Time In America is a complex and graphic tale exposing the underbelly of the American Dream; viewed through the successes and failures of a gang of 4 small time Jewish hoods over 5 decades, as they scale the ladder from poverty to power.\r\n\r\nFilled with grit, style, intrigue, romance, violence, sex, guilt and betrayal, it’s a fascinating portrayal of early 20th century America. Morricone’s score takes a great film and turns it into a classic.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"472\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1939\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-4-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs. And it gives me a hard-on.” ––David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)\" width=\"472\" height=\"737\" /> <strong><em>“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs.<br />And it gives me a hard-on.”</em></strong><br /> <em>–David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn order to fully appreciate what this masterpiece means to me, I need to give you a little background on director Sergio Leone\'s epic struggle to make this film, and the zeitgeist that enveloped his final crusade.\r\n\r\nLeone was among the first to be approached to direct The Godfather, but turned it down because he wanted to make a different kind of American gangster film. Though when he passed on that project, he had no idea of what an exhausting, protracted, uphill battle it would be to bring his ambitious Once Upon A Time In America to life.\r\n\r\nAs funding became more elusive with each passing year, Leone became more and more depressed. Ennio felt his friend\'s despondency. So he would try to cheer Sergio up by playing various themes he had composed for the film over the phone. This usually helped lift Sergio’s spirits (for a while, anyway).\r\n\r\nUltimately it took Leone 12 years to find a producer willing to put up the money, and take the chance on this visionary gem.\r\n\r\nFilm scores are generally done after the shooting is finished, when there’s footage for the composer to write to. But because it took so long for the film to get into production––in an unusual reversal––Once Upon A Time In America was shot to the finished score.\r\n<blockquote><em>“Actors like De Niro, for whom live sound is very important, having the music played on set helps them to get into the mood.” -Sergio Leone</em></blockquote>\r\nThe director and actors loved being able to do scenes with the actual recorded score to inspire their performances. Robert De Niro said that this was a rare and incomparable experience.\r\n\r\nActor James Woods believes Once Upon A Time In America is one of the greatest movies ever made––resoundingly qualifying his statement with: <em>“and it’s not just because I’m in it.”</em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Gang William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro\" width=\"607\" height=\"404\" /> <strong>Jewish Gangsters</strong>\r\nWilliam Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro</h5>\r\nLeone’s theatrical edit came in at a whopping 6 hours. He intended to split it into two 3-hour films. But the studio had other plans. For the American release, they took editing rights away from him and chopped his masterwork to bits, concocting an incoherent, jumbled 2-hour version. Predictably, this butchered abomination met a quick demise at the box office.\r\n\r\nThis was Leone’s last film. He passed away in 1989 at age 60. The cause of death may have been listed as “heart attack,” but many of those close to him felt that he really died of a broken heart.\r\n\r\nLeone did make a 251-minute version, but it wasn’t until 2007 that this extended Director’s Cut became available. His film may have gotten massacred upon initial release, but it’s finally getting it’s moment in the sun.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s music has never fit a film more evocatively or more powerfully.\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Main Theme\" (1:58)</h4>\r\nAfter a mere 30 seconds, it’s apparent this is a memorable movie motif and a very emotional, even sentimental, tome to 1930s gangster America.\r\n\r\nThe slow, dreamlike tempo undulates with longing while the melody does some serious caressing of one’s core––immersing the listener in a tale of love, sadness, glory, and the deep loss of dreams dashed. Sometimes the pain of missing the brass ring can engender the most beautiful music of all.\r\n\r\nIn this scene, our small gang of young wannabe gangsters are fleeing from a menacing older rival with a gun. The featured instrument is the Romanian-style pan flute, is played by the extraordinary Gheorghe Zamfir.\r\n\r\nThe ethereal sound of pan flute is extremely effective at conveying a wide array of feelings, from the innocence of youth to imminent danger. The flowing string accompaniment underscores the struggles of a Depression-era New York Jewish ghetto. Sometimes it takes the hand of an outsider to show us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s feel for melody, harmony and orchestration is masterful, coaxing sumptuously gorgeous, richly layered timbral palettes out of the symphonic fabric in a way that can rip your heart open. If you aren’t deeply moved by at least some passages of this score, then you’ve left your soul in the passenger seat of your last Uber ride.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlqavRs6ffw&feature=youtu.be&t=2m21s\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Debora\'s Theme\" (4:22)</h4>\r\nThis cue has some of the most exquisitely touching and profoundly compelling cinematic music I’ve ever heard. The sound is rich, deep and spacious––built on a simmering low pedal tone while the simple, yet majestic melodies, arch over the top. This transports the listener into a higher realm, a different era, another life.\r\n\r\nThe music sublimely captures the magical sweetness of youth––as it buttresses up against the impending seriousness of adulthood. Morricone makes melancholy sound so achingly gorgeous.\r\n\r\nWhen you listen to this, you might want to keep a few Kleenex tissues nearby.\r\n\r\nDon’t be surprised if you well up with tears.\r\n\r\nI usually do.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuyYc0gINbU\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – “Childhood / Poverty\" (2:46)</h4>\r\nA comic and charming scene of innocence. Young Patsy is attempting to buy his manhood from Peggy, a 16-year-old Jewish girl from the ‘hood, having procured her preferred currency: a <em>“5-cent Charlotte Russe…with lots of cream.”</em>\r\n\r\nAs Patsy waits on the stairs for her to emerge from the family’s tenement apartment, he can’t resist tasting just one finger full of whipped cream––then another––and then another. Tired of waiting for his virginity to be addressed, he gives in and, with unbridled joy, unwraps the whole deal, lustily consuming his entire payment for Peggy.\r\n\r\nWhen she finally appears and asks what he wants, his reaction is priceless.\r\n\r\nA scene with virtually no dialog, the score has plenty of space to weave a gentle, deeply moving tapestry filled with exquisitely crafted melodies that flow around a rich, evocative sound canvas.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/xfo31KV3W7k?t=1m\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>SIMPLE THEMES, DEEP FEELINGS</h2>\r\nMorricone’s musical output over his long career is staggering. His work runs the gamut from classic orchestral film music to scores embodying funk, R&amp;B and avant-gard electronics. His music also has a high rate of reuse. Staying power is a mark of great art.\r\n\r\nIf you have ambitions about being a film composer or just like listening to breathtaking film music, then you\'ve found a treasure trove in this music and in Ennio Morricone. From the moment I first heard it, this score has haunted me in the best way.\r\n\r\nAs a piano player myself, I’ve been inspired to learn various Morricone compositions. Every time I explore a new piece, I discover  additional layers of his gorgeous and wondrous musical designs.\r\n\r\nMorricone is prideful that he never considered moving to Hollywood, and that he never learned English. This was his way of ensuring that his Italian essence remained uncontaminated––staying strictly his own.\r\n<h4>Morricone Talks Music (1:48)</h4>\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9KeSV-yVTRY?t=5m55s\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>NO OSCARS?</h2>\r\nEnnio Morricone is considered by many to be the greatest living film composer. The audience clearly agrees. His music has sold over 70 million records.\r\n\r\nBut as unbelievable as it seems, he has never won as Oscar, despite being nominated 5 times for Best Original Score. It seems that the Motion Picture Academy realized this horrible oversight; he was finally honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 ––\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1945 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">–– and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>. . . AND HE’S STILL GOING</h2>\r\nAt 88, Morricone continues to compose and perform, conducting orchestras in live concerts of his popular film scores. His entire body of work is finally being recognized for how truly astounding it is.\r\n\r\nFor instance, his 1970 album “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlpOqg6zsI\" target=\"_blank\">The Feed~Back</a>” combines free jazz along with avant-gard, classical and funk. The recording is frequently sampled by today’s hip-hop DJs. It’s considered to be one of the most collectible records in existence, selling for over $1000 at auction. Yeah...this guy definitely qualifies as a <em>living legend. </em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">If God decided to go into the picture business, and needed a composer ––</h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ennio Morricone just might be the first call.</h5>\r\n<h4><img class=\"wp-image-1944 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9\" width=\"248\" height=\"303\" /></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:</h4>\r\nSource material compiled from: Front Row Reviews UK, BBC Ennio Morricone Documentary, Maestro Ennio Morricone Facebook, enniomorricone.org, YouTube, IMDb, Wikipedia, Expression of Emotion in the Film Music of Ennio Morricone by Juan Vega, The Quietus.com, and Internet Music Archive.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>WANT SOME LIVE ENNIO?</h3>\r\n<strong>Morricone Conducts Morricone</strong> - Once Upon A Time In America Suite (7:05)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4W17gTumi8\r\n\r\nLINKS:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.enniomorricone.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li>CD (Amazon)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-America-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00008MJ8H/189-1532000-0900924?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Time In America Soundtrack</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00004YTXH?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best of Ennio Morricone</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Ennio%20Morricone%22\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Music Archive</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Contact</a> <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Chiten</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-601\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Paul-Chiten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Chiten\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /><strong>Paul Chiten</strong> is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, film composer, producer, musician, singer and artist. His songs have earned him multi-platinum and gold records. His compositions and productions have won Telly, Aurora and Emmy Awards. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cyndi Lauper and countless others.\r\n\r\nChiten has written and produced the music for numerous television shows and feature films. He co-composed the score for the gritty Sony/Showtime cult series, “Street Time” starring Rob Morrow and Scott Cohen.\r\n\r\nRecent credits include a 2015 music publishing deal and Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger/Performer for the 2015 and 2016 EMC World events in Las Vegas and Austin.\r\n\r\nChiten has made a significant portion of his music library available on the Internet in the major online stores: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Microsoft Groove, Tidal, YouTube &amp; Google Play––with lyrics published on Musixmatch, the world’s largest online lyric database.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweethartproductions.com/PaulChiten.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sweethart Productions</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://afm424.org/featured-artist-paul-chiten/\" target=\"_blank\">bio</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'WHAT\'S THE SCORE?<br />Ennio Morricone - The Composer’s Composer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1934-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-24 16:09:11', '2016-07-24 23:09:11', '', 1934, 'https://afm424.org/1934-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2428, 6, '2016-07-24 16:11:10', '2016-07-24 23:11:10', '[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love movies. My friends think I’m totally insane because I can watch the same film over and over and over again. That is, if its soul truly touches me. And if the music is really good.\r\n\r\nA film is a helluva lot more than a plot, some dialog and a shoot-out at the end. The musical score is something that most people don’t focus on when viewing a film, especially the first time. But it has a tremendous impact on how a movie feels artistically and deeply affects how it translates emotionally.\r\n\r\nFor me, Ennio Morricone lives at the top of the film composer pyramid.\r\n\r\nWhen I mention his name to non-musicians, they invariably say, “Didn’t he invent the radio?”\r\n\r\nNo. That’s Marconi.\r\n\r\nBut they’re both Italian. And both sound wave pioneers.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s work has a large wingspan––from the rich history of European orchestral music to the contemporary sounds of modern grooves, electronics and the avant-garde. His compositions can be achingly beautiful, his orchestrations masterful. I’ve broken down in tears more than once while listening to his sonic raptures.\r\n\r\nMorricone often collaborated with a fellow Italian, the equally legendary film director Sergio Leone. Leone redefined a genre with his groundbreaking “spaghetti western,” A Fistful Of Dollars (1964), starring Clint Eastwood. This film featured Morricone’s first iconic score.\r\n\r\nIt set the stage for all that was to come.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1937 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2\" width=\"531\" height=\"298\" /></h3>\r\n<h2>YOU DON\'T RECOGNIZE THE NAME?</h2>\r\nChances are you’ve been exposed to Morricone’s music even if you weren’t aware of it. Of the over 500 scores he\'s composed for film and television projects, here\'s a few you’ve probably heard of:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Hateful Eight</strong> (2015) – starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth – directed by Quentin Tarantino</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Best Offer</strong> (2013) – starring Geoffrey Rusch – directed by Guiseppe Tornatore</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Untouchables</strong> (1987) – starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro – directed by Brian De Palma</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Godfather</strong> (1972 – collaboration w/Nino Rota) – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino – directed by Francis Ford Coppola</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>TAKE IT FROM THE TOP</h2>\r\nEnnio was born in Rome in 1928. His father Mario was a professional trumpet player. So it was natural that he taught his son trumpet (and piano).\r\n\r\nWhen the lad was a mere 12, he entered the National Academy of Santa Cecilla, enrolling in the conservatory’s 4-year harmony program. He completed it in 6 months (I wonder how many envious students this precocious young prodigy pissed off).\r\n\r\nEnnio continue to study there for 11 more years, earning three diplomas: trumpet, orchestration and composition.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s Morricone broke into the business by writing pop songs, doing a lot of arranging, and composing as a ghost writer. In the 1960s, his passion for film scoring became center stage. And this is where he would leave his indelible mark.\r\n<h2>GOOD, BAD, UGLY</h2>\r\nMorricone’s score for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The soundtrack album was on the charts for over a year. The Main Theme was a #2 pop hit in 1968. Pretty damn good for a score to a western flick from a country better known at that time for its pizza, pasta, sports cars and business suits.\r\n<blockquote><em>\"I use realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - the coyote - and this sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.\" -Ennio Morricone</em></blockquote>\r\n<h4>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme (2:41)</h4>\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1PfrmCGFnk\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA</h2>\r\nIf you asked me to pick ONE movie that epitomizes a brilliantly effective approach to orchestral film music scoring, the first words out of my mouth would probably be “<strong>Once Upon A Time In America</strong>” (1984).\r\n\r\nBased on a true story from the book, “The Hoods,” Once Upon A Time In America is a complex and graphic tale exposing the underbelly of the American Dream; viewed through the successes and failures of a gang of 4 small time Jewish hoods over 5 decades, as they scale the ladder from poverty to power.\r\n\r\nFilled with grit, style, intrigue, romance, violence, sex, guilt and betrayal, it’s a fascinating portrayal of early 20th century America. Morricone’s score takes a great film and turns it into a classic.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"472\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1939\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-4-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs. And it gives me a hard-on.” ––David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)\" width=\"472\" height=\"737\" /> <strong><em>“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs.<br />And it gives me a hard-on.”</em></strong><br /> <em>–David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn order to fully appreciate what this masterpiece means to me, I need to give you a little background on director Sergio Leone\'s epic struggle to make this film, and the zeitgeist that enveloped his final crusade.\r\n\r\nLeone was among the first to be approached to direct The Godfather, but turned it down because he wanted to make a different kind of American gangster film. Though when he passed on that project, he had no idea of what an exhausting, protracted, uphill battle it would be to bring his ambitious Once Upon A Time In America to life.\r\n\r\nAs funding became more elusive with each passing year, Leone became more and more depressed. Ennio felt his friend\'s despondency. So he would try to cheer Sergio up by playing various themes he had composed for the film over the phone. This usually helped lift Sergio’s spirits (for a while, anyway).\r\n\r\nUltimately it took Leone 12 years to find a producer willing to put up the money, and take the chance on this visionary gem.\r\n\r\nFilm scores are generally done after the shooting is finished, when there’s footage for the composer to write to. But because it took so long for the film to get into production––in an unusual reversal––Once Upon A Time In America was shot to the finished score.\r\n<blockquote><em>“Actors like De Niro, for whom live sound is very important, having the music played on set helps them to get into the mood.” -Sergio Leone</em></blockquote>\r\nThe director and actors loved being able to do scenes with the actual recorded score to inspire their performances. Robert De Niro said that this was a rare and incomparable experience.\r\n\r\nActor James Woods believes Once Upon A Time In America is one of the greatest movies ever made––resoundingly qualifying his statement with: <em>“and it’s not just because I’m in it.”</em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Gang William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro\" width=\"607\" height=\"404\" /> <strong>Jewish Gangsters</strong>\r\nWilliam Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro</h5>\r\nLeone’s theatrical edit came in at a whopping 6 hours. He intended to split it into two 3-hour films. But the studio had other plans. For the American release, they took editing rights away from him and chopped his masterwork to bits, concocting an incoherent, jumbled 2-hour version. Predictably, this butchered abomination met a quick demise at the box office.\r\n\r\nThis was Leone’s last film. He passed away in 1989 at age 60. The cause of death may have been listed as “heart attack,” but many of those close to him felt that he really died of a broken heart.\r\n\r\nLeone did make a 251-minute version, but it wasn’t until 2007 that this extended Director’s Cut became available. His film may have gotten massacred upon initial release, but it’s finally getting it’s moment in the sun.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s music has never fit a film more evocatively or more powerfully.\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Main Theme\" (1:58)</h4>\r\nAfter a mere 30 seconds, it’s apparent this is a memorable movie motif and a very emotional, even sentimental, tome to 1930s gangster America.\r\n\r\nThe slow, dreamlike tempo undulates with longing while the melody does some serious caressing of one’s core––immersing the listener in a tale of love, sadness, glory, and the deep loss of dreams dashed. Sometimes the pain of missing the brass ring can engender the most beautiful music of all.\r\n\r\nIn this scene, our small gang of young wannabe gangsters are fleeing from a menacing older rival with a gun. The featured instrument is the Romanian-style pan flute, is played by the extraordinary Gheorghe Zamfir.\r\n\r\nThe ethereal sound of pan flute is extremely effective at conveying a wide array of feelings, from the innocence of youth to imminent danger. The flowing string accompaniment underscores the struggles of a Depression-era New York Jewish ghetto. Sometimes it takes the hand of an outsider to show us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s feel for melody, harmony and orchestration is masterful, coaxing sumptuously gorgeous, richly layered timbral palettes out of the symphonic fabric in a way that can rip your heart open. If you aren’t deeply moved by at least some passages of this score, then you’ve left your soul in the passenger seat of your last Uber ride.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlqavRs6ffw&feature=youtu.be&t=2m21s\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Debora\'s Theme\" (4:22)</h4>\r\nThis cue has some of the most exquisitely touching and profoundly compelling cinematic music I’ve ever heard. The sound is rich, deep and spacious––built on a simmering low pedal tone while the simple, yet majestic melodies, arch over the top. This transports the listener into a higher realm, a different era, another life.\r\n\r\nThe music sublimely captures the magical sweetness of youth––as it buttresses up against the impending seriousness of adulthood. Morricone makes melancholy sound so achingly gorgeous.\r\n\r\nWhen you listen to this, you might want to keep a box of Kleenex tissues nearby.\r\n\r\nDon’t be surprised if you well up with tears.\r\n\r\nI usually do.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuyYc0gINbU\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – “Childhood / Poverty\" (2:46)</h4>\r\nA comic and charming scene of innocence. Young Patsy is attempting to buy his manhood from Peggy, a 16-year-old Jewish girl from the ‘hood, having procured her preferred currency: a <em>“5-cent Charlotte Russe…with lots of cream.”</em>\r\n\r\nAs Patsy waits on the stairs for her to emerge from the family’s tenement apartment, he can’t resist tasting just one finger full of whipped cream––then another––and then another. Tired of waiting for his virginity to be addressed, he gives in and, with unbridled joy, unwraps the whole deal, lustily consuming his entire payment for Peggy.\r\n\r\nWhen she finally appears and asks what he wants, his reaction is priceless.\r\n\r\nA scene with virtually no dialog, the score has plenty of space to weave a gentle, deeply moving tapestry filled with exquisitely crafted melodies that flow around a rich, evocative sound canvas.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/xfo31KV3W7k?t=1m\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>SIMPLE THEMES, DEEP FEELINGS</h2>\r\nMorricone’s musical output over his long career is staggering. His work runs the gamut from classic orchestral film music to scores embodying funk, R&amp;B and avant-gard electronics. His music also has a high rate of reuse. Staying power is a mark of great art.\r\n\r\nIf you have ambitions about being a film composer or just like listening to breathtaking film music, then you\'ve found a treasure trove in this music and in Ennio Morricone. From the moment I first heard it, this score has haunted me in the best way.\r\n\r\nAs a piano player myself, I’ve been inspired to learn various Morricone compositions. Every time I explore a new piece, I discover  additional layers of his gorgeous and wondrous musical designs.\r\n\r\nMorricone is prideful that he never considered moving to Hollywood, and that he never learned English. This was his way of ensuring that his Italian essence remained uncontaminated––staying strictly his own.\r\n<h4>Morricone Talks Music (1:48)</h4>\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9KeSV-yVTRY?t=5m55s\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>NO OSCARS?</h2>\r\nEnnio Morricone is considered by many to be the greatest living film composer. The audience clearly agrees. His music has sold over 70 million records.\r\n\r\nBut as unbelievable as it seems, he has never won as Oscar, despite being nominated 5 times for Best Original Score. It seems that the Motion Picture Academy realized this horrible oversight; he was finally honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 ––\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1945 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">–– and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>. . . AND HE’S STILL GOING</h2>\r\nAt 88, Morricone continues to compose and perform, conducting orchestras in live concerts of his popular film scores. His entire body of work is finally being recognized for how truly astounding it is.\r\n\r\nFor instance, his 1970 album “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlpOqg6zsI\" target=\"_blank\">The Feed~Back</a>” combines free jazz along with avant-gard, classical and funk. The recording is frequently sampled by today’s hip-hop DJs. It’s considered to be one of the most collectible records in existence, selling for over $1000 at auction. Yeah...this guy definitely qualifies as a <em>living legend. </em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">If God decided to go into the picture business, and needed a composer ––</h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ennio Morricone just might be the first call.</h5>\r\n<h4><img class=\"wp-image-1944 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9\" width=\"248\" height=\"303\" /></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:</h4>\r\nSource material compiled from: Front Row Reviews UK, BBC Ennio Morricone Documentary, Maestro Ennio Morricone Facebook, enniomorricone.org, YouTube, IMDb, Wikipedia, Expression of Emotion in the Film Music of Ennio Morricone by Juan Vega, The Quietus.com, and Internet Music Archive.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>WANT SOME LIVE ENNIO?</h3>\r\n<strong>Morricone Conducts Morricone</strong> - Once Upon A Time In America Suite (7:05)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4W17gTumi8\r\n\r\nLINKS:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.enniomorricone.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li>CD (Amazon)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-America-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00008MJ8H/189-1532000-0900924?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Time In America Soundtrack</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00004YTXH?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best of Ennio Morricone</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Ennio%20Morricone%22\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Music Archive</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Contact</a> <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Chiten</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-601\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Paul-Chiten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Chiten\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /><strong>Paul Chiten</strong> is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, film composer, producer, musician, singer and artist. His songs have earned him multi-platinum and gold records. His compositions and productions have won Telly, Aurora and Emmy Awards. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cyndi Lauper and countless others.\r\n\r\nChiten has written and produced the music for numerous television shows and feature films. He co-composed the score for the gritty Sony/Showtime cult series, “Street Time” starring Rob Morrow and Scott Cohen.\r\n\r\nRecent credits include a 2015 music publishing deal and Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger/Performer for the 2015 and 2016 EMC World events in Las Vegas and Austin.\r\n\r\nChiten has made a significant portion of his music library available on the Internet in the major online stores: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Microsoft Groove, Tidal, YouTube &amp; Google Play––with lyrics published on Musixmatch, the world’s largest online lyric database.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweethartproductions.com/PaulChiten.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sweethart Productions</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://afm424.org/featured-artist-paul-chiten/\" target=\"_blank\">bio</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'WHAT\'S THE SCORE?<br />Ennio Morricone - The Composer’s Composer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1934-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-24 16:11:10', '2016-07-24 23:11:10', '', 1934, 'https://afm424.org/1934-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2429, 6, '2016-07-24 16:36:07', '2016-07-24 23:36:07', '[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I love movies. My friends think I’m totally insane because I can watch the same film over and over and over again. That is, if its soul truly touches me. And if the music is really good.\r\n\r\nA film is a helluva lot more than a plot, some dialog and a shoot-out at the end. The musical score is something that most people don’t focus on when viewing a film, especially the first time. But it has a tremendous impact on how a movie feels artistically and deeply affects how it translates emotionally.\r\n\r\nFor me, Ennio Morricone lives at the top of the film composer pyramid.\r\n\r\nWhen I mention his name to non-musicians, they invariably say, “Didn’t he invent the radio?”\r\n\r\nNo. That’s Marconi.\r\n\r\nBut they’re both Italian. And both sound wave pioneers.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s work has a large wingspan––from the rich history of European orchestral music to the contemporary sounds of modern grooves, electronics and the avant-garde. His compositions can be achingly beautiful, his orchestrations masterful. I’ve broken down in tears more than once while listening to his sonic raptures.\r\n\r\nMorricone often collaborated with a fellow Italian, the equally legendary film director Sergio Leone. Leone redefined a genre with his groundbreaking “spaghetti western,” A Fistful Of Dollars (1964), starring Clint Eastwood. This film featured Morricone’s first iconic score.\r\n\r\nIt set the stage for all that was to come.\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1937 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-2\" width=\"531\" height=\"298\" /></h3>\r\n<h2>YOU DON\'T RECOGNIZE THE NAME?</h2>\r\nChances are you’ve been exposed to Morricone’s music even if you weren’t aware of it. Of the over 500 scores he\'s composed for film and television projects, here\'s a few you’ve probably heard of:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Hateful Eight</strong> (2015) – starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth – directed by Quentin Tarantino</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Best Offer</strong> (2013) – starring Geoffrey Rusch – directed by Guiseppe Tornatore</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Untouchables</strong> (1987) – starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro – directed by Brian De Palma</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Godfather</strong> (1972 – collaboration w/Nino Rota) – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino – directed by Francis Ford Coppola</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>TAKE IT FROM THE TOP</h2>\r\nEnnio was born in Rome in 1928. His father Mario was a professional trumpet player. So it was natural that he taught his son trumpet (and piano).\r\n\r\nWhen the lad was a mere 12, he entered the National Academy of Santa Cecilla, enrolling in the conservatory’s 4-year harmony program. He completed it in 6 months (I wonder how many envious students this precocious young prodigy pissed off).\r\n\r\nEnnio continue to study there for 11 more years, earning three diplomas: trumpet, orchestration and composition.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s Morricone broke into the business by writing pop songs, doing a lot of arranging, and composing as a ghost writer. In the 1960s, his passion for film scoring became center stage. And this is where he would leave his indelible mark.\r\n<h2>GOOD, BAD, UGLY</h2>\r\nMorricone’s score for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. The soundtrack album was on the charts for over a year. The Main Theme was a #2 pop hit in 1968. Pretty damn good for a score to a western flick from a country better known at that time for its pizza, pasta, sports cars and business suits.\r\n<blockquote><em>\"I use realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - the coyote - and this sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.\" -Ennio Morricone</em></blockquote>\r\n<h4>The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Main Theme (2:41)</h4>\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1PfrmCGFnk\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA</h2>\r\nIf you asked me to pick ONE movie that epitomizes a brilliantly effective approach to orchestral film music scoring, the first words out of my mouth would probably be “<strong>Once Upon A Time In America</strong>” (1984).\r\n\r\nBased on a true story from the book, “The Hoods,” Once Upon A Time In America is a complex and graphic tale exposing the underbelly of the American Dream; viewed through the successes and failures of a gang of 4 small time Jewish hoods over 5 decades, as they scale the ladder from poverty to power.\r\n\r\nFilled with grit, style, intrigue, romance, violence, sex, guilt and betrayal, it’s a fascinating portrayal of early 20th century America. Morricone’s score takes a great film and turns it into a classic.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1939\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"472\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1939\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-4-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs. And it gives me a hard-on.” ––David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)\" width=\"472\" height=\"737\" /> <strong><em>“I like the stink of the streets. It cleans out my lungs.<br />And it gives me a hard-on.”</em></strong><br /> <em>–David “Noodles” Aaronson (played by Robert De Niro)</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn order to fully appreciate what this masterpiece means to me, I need to give you a little background on director Sergio Leone\'s epic struggle to make this film, and the zeitgeist that enveloped his final crusade.\r\n\r\nLeone was among the first to be approached to direct The Godfather, but turned it down because he wanted to make a different kind of American gangster film. Though when he passed on that project, he had no idea of what an exhausting, protracted, uphill battle it would be to bring his ambitious Once Upon A Time In America to life.\r\n\r\nAs funding became more elusive with each passing year, Leone became more and more depressed. Ennio felt his friend\'s despondency. So he would try to cheer Sergio up by playing various themes he had composed for the film over the phone. This usually helped lift Sergio’s spirits (for a while, anyway).\r\n\r\nUltimately it took Leone 12 years to find a producer willing to put up the money, and take the chance on this visionary gem.\r\n\r\nFilm scores are generally done after the shooting is finished, when there’s footage for the composer to write to. But because it took so long for the film to get into production––in an unusual reversal––Once Upon A Time In America was shot to the finished score.\r\n<blockquote><em>“Actors like De Niro, for whom live sound is very important, having the music played on set helps them to get into the mood.” -Sergio Leone</em></blockquote>\r\nThe director and actors loved being able to do scenes with the actual recorded score to inspire their performances. Robert De Niro said that this was a rare and incomparable experience.\r\n\r\nActor James Woods believes Once Upon A Time In America is one of the greatest movies ever made––resoundingly qualifying his statement with: <em>“and it’s not just because I’m in it.”</em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Gang William Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro\" width=\"607\" height=\"404\" /> <strong>Jewish Gangsters</strong>\r\nWilliam Forsythe – James Hayden – James Woods – Robert De Niro</h5>\r\nLeone’s theatrical edit came in at a whopping 6 hours. He intended to split it into two 3-hour films. But the studio had other plans. For the American release, they took editing rights away from him and chopped his masterwork to bits, concocting an incoherent, jumbled 2-hour version. Predictably, this butchered abomination met a quick demise at the box office.\r\n\r\nThis was Leone’s last film. He passed away in 1989 at age 60. The cause of death may have been listed as “heart attack,” but many of those close to him felt that he really died of a broken heart.\r\n\r\nLeone did make a 251-minute version, but it wasn’t until 2007 that this extended Director’s Cut became available. His film may have gotten massacred upon initial release, but it’s finally getting it’s moment in the sun.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s music has never fit a film more evocatively or more powerfully.\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Main Theme\" (1:58)</h4>\r\nAfter a mere 30 seconds, it’s apparent this is a memorable movie motif and a very emotional, even sentimental, tome to 1930s gangster America.\r\n\r\nThe slow, dreamlike tempo undulates with longing while the melody does some serious caressing of one’s core––immersing the listener in a tale of love, sadness, glory, and the deep loss of dreams dashed. Sometimes the pain of missing the brass ring can engender the most beautiful music of all.\r\n\r\nIn this scene, our small gang of young wannabe gangsters are fleeing from a menacing older rival with a gun. The featured instrument is the Romanian-style pan flute, is played by the extraordinary Gheorghe Zamfir.\r\n\r\nThe ethereal sound of pan flute is extremely effective at conveying a wide array of feelings, from the innocence of youth to imminent danger. The flowing string accompaniment underscores the struggles of a Depression-era New York Jewish ghetto. Sometimes it takes the hand of an outsider to show us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see.\r\n\r\nMorricone’s feel for melody, harmony and orchestration is masterful, coaxing sumptuously gorgeous, richly layered timbral palettes out of the symphonic fabric in a way that can rip your heart open. If you aren’t deeply moved by at least some passages of this score, then you’ve left your soul in the passenger seat of your last Uber ride.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlqavRs6ffw&feature=youtu.be&t=2m21s\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – \"Debora\'s Theme\" (4:22)</h4>\r\nThis cue has some of the most exquisitely touching and profoundly compelling cinematic music I’ve ever heard. The sound is rich, deep and spacious––built on a simmering low pedal tone while the simple, yet majestic melodies, arch over the top. This transports the listener into a higher realm, a different era, another life.\r\n\r\nThe music sublimely captures the magical sweetness of youth––as it buttresses up against the impending seriousness of adulthood. Morricone makes melancholy sound so achingly gorgeous.\r\n\r\nWhen you listen to this, you might want to have a box of Kleenex nearby.\r\n\r\nDon’t be surprised if you well up with tears.\r\n\r\nI usually do.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuyYc0gINbU\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Once Upon A Time In America – “Childhood / Poverty\" (2:46)</h4>\r\nA comic and charming scene of innocence. Young Patsy is attempting to buy his manhood from Peggy, a 16-year-old Jewish girl from the ‘hood, having procured her preferred currency: a <em>“5-cent Charlotte Russe…with lots of cream.”</em>\r\n\r\nAs Patsy waits on the stairs for her to emerge from the family’s tenement apartment, he can’t resist tasting just one finger full of whipped cream––then another––and then another. Tired of waiting for his virginity to be addressed, he gives in and, with unbridled joy, unwraps the whole deal, lustily consuming his entire payment for Peggy.\r\n\r\nWhen she finally appears and asks what he wants, his reaction is priceless.\r\n\r\nA scene with virtually no dialog, the score has plenty of space to weave a gentle, deeply moving tapestry filled with exquisitely crafted melodies that flow around a rich, evocative sound canvas.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/xfo31KV3W7k?t=1m\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>SIMPLE THEMES, DEEP FEELINGS</h2>\r\nMorricone’s musical output over his long career is staggering. His work runs the gamut from classic orchestral film music to scores embodying funk, R&amp;B and avant-gard electronics. His music also has a high rate of reuse. Staying power is a mark of great art.\r\n\r\nIf you have ambitions about being a film composer or just like listening to breathtaking film music, then you\'ve found a treasure trove in this music and in Ennio Morricone. From the moment I first heard it, this score has haunted me in the best way.\r\n\r\nAs a piano player myself, I’ve been inspired to learn various Morricone compositions. Every time I explore a new piece, I discover  additional layers of his gorgeous and wondrous musical designs.\r\n\r\nMorricone is prideful that he never considered moving to Hollywood, and that he never learned English. This was his way of ensuring that his Italian essence remained uncontaminated––staying strictly his own.\r\n<h4>Morricone Talks Music (1:48)</h4>\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9KeSV-yVTRY?t=5m55s\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>NO OSCARS?</h2>\r\nEnnio Morricone is considered by many to be the greatest living film composer. The audience clearly agrees. His music has sold over 70 million records.\r\n\r\nBut as unbelievable as it seems, he has never won as Oscar, despite being nominated 5 times for Best Original Score. It seems that the Motion Picture Academy realized this horrible oversight; he was finally honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 ––\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1945 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">–– and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-11\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" /></h3>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>. . . AND HE’S STILL GOING</h2>\r\nAt 88, Morricone continues to compose and perform, conducting orchestras in live concerts of his popular film scores. His entire body of work is finally being recognized for how truly astounding it is.\r\n\r\nFor instance, his 1970 album “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlpOqg6zsI\" target=\"_blank\">The Feed~Back</a>” combines free jazz along with avant-gard, classical and funk. The recording is frequently sampled by today’s hip-hop DJs. It’s considered to be one of the most collectible records in existence, selling for over $1000 at auction. Yeah...this guy definitely qualifies as a <em>living legend. </em>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">If God decided to go into the picture business, and needed a composer ––</h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ennio Morricone just might be the first call.</h5>\r\n<h4><img class=\"wp-image-1944 aligncenter\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Whats-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"What\'s-The-Score_Ennio-Morricone-9\" width=\"248\" height=\"303\" /></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:</h4>\r\nSource material compiled from: Front Row Reviews UK, BBC Ennio Morricone Documentary, Maestro Ennio Morricone Facebook, enniomorricone.org, YouTube, IMDb, Wikipedia, Expression of Emotion in the Film Music of Ennio Morricone by Juan Vega, The Quietus.com, and Internet Music Archive.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>WANT SOME LIVE ENNIO?</h3>\r\n<strong>Morricone Conducts Morricone</strong> - Once Upon A Time In America Suite (7:05)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4W17gTumi8\r\n\r\nLINKS:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/maestroenniomorricone\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://www.enniomorricone.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li>\r\n 	<li>CD (Amazon)\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-America-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00008MJ8H/189-1532000-0900924?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Time In America Soundtrack</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Ennio-Morricone/dp/B00004YTXH?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0\" target=\"_blank\">Best of Ennio Morricone</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22Ennio%20Morricone%22\" target=\"_blank\">Internet Music Archive</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Contact</a> <a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"mailto:pchiten424@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Chiten</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-601\" src=\"https://paulchiten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Paul-Chiten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Paul-Chiten\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /><strong>Paul Chiten</strong> is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, film composer, producer, musician, singer and artist. His songs have earned him multi-platinum and gold records. His compositions and productions have won Telly, Aurora and Emmy Awards. He’s worked with Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cyndi Lauper and countless others.\r\n\r\nChiten has written and produced the music for numerous television shows and feature films. He co-composed the score for the gritty Sony/Showtime cult series, “Street Time” starring Rob Morrow and Scott Cohen.\r\n\r\nRecent credits include a 2015 music publishing deal and Music Director/Orchestrator/Arranger/Performer for the 2015 and 2016 EMC World events in Las Vegas and Austin.\r\n\r\nChiten has made a significant portion of his music library available on the Internet in the major online stores: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Microsoft Groove, Tidal, YouTube &amp; Google Play––with lyrics published on Musixmatch, the world’s largest online lyric database.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweethartproductions.com/PaulChiten.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sweethart Productions</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://afm424.org/featured-artist-paul-chiten/\" target=\"_blank\">bio</a>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'WHAT\'S THE SCORE?<br />Ennio Morricone - The Composer’s Composer', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1934-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-24 16:36:07', '2016-07-24 23:36:07', '', 1934, 'https://afm424.org/1934-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2431, 6, '2016-07-26 22:20:26', '2016-07-27 05:20:26', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\r\n\r\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\r\n\r\nGoogle has also been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\r\n\r\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have also been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed that their system of link-building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this had happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-26 22:20:26', '2016-07-27 05:20:26', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2432, 6, '2016-07-27 12:18:58', '2016-07-27 19:18:58', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\r\n\r\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\r\n\r\nGoogle has been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\r\n\r\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have also been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed that their system of link-building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this had happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 12:18:58', '2016-07-27 19:18:58', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2433, 6, '2016-07-27 12:19:38', '2016-07-27 19:19:38', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\r\n\r\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\r\n\r\nGoogle has been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\r\n\r\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed that their system of link-building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this had happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 12:19:38', '2016-07-27 19:19:38', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2434, 6, '2016-07-27 12:20:54', '2016-07-27 19:20:54', 'When you want information on a certain subject, or need an answer to settle a debate, where do you go?\r\n\r\nGoogle. Obviously.\r\n\r\nIt’s the first stop most people make in their journey to gain knowledge on a any topic.\r\n\r\nBut Google also happens to be guilty of heavy <a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-22/google-is-the-worlds-biggest-censor-and-its-power-must-be-regulated\">censorship</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Quarantines</strong>\r\n\r\nHave you ever tried to visit a site, and Google warns that it’s dangerous? Perhaps it’s a known phishing site. Or it contains malicious malware. Some sites you can’t visit even if you wanted to.\r\n\r\nBut wait. That can\'t be right. You\'ve used this site regularly in the past. So you head to another search engine. But you can’t get to the site from there either. What gives?\r\n\r\nWell, Google has crawlers that continuously search the web in an effort to find malicious sites that pose possible dangers to users. This is great – in theory. Google compiles a regularly updated quarantine list. It is this comprehensive list that Google, and most of the other big search engines, rely on.\r\n\r\nA compilation of potentially damaging websites designed to protect users from exposure to unseen dangers in the cyberworld. This can’t be that bad, right?\r\n\r\nWell, it takes mere seconds for these crawlers to tag your website as problematic. Whether your site is flagged for a reason––or in error––your site is now on this blacklist. And getting your website removed from such a list isn’t as easy getting on it in the first place.\r\n\r\nThe issue with these crawlers is that they make mistakes. For a legitimate business this can be disastrous. Internet income can be cut off for weeks. It might even require a security expert to fix the problem, which can cost upwards of $10,000.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blacklists</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is more than one blacklist, my friends.\r\n\r\nHave you ever noticed that when you start to type in the search box there are certain things that pop up, and certain things that don’t? These instant results often filter out political figures and/or sexually oriented material. Is that weird?\r\n\r\nWell, no…it really isn’t. Google is determining what is good and what is bad for you.\r\n\r\nGoogle has been known to blacklist certain news websites, as well as individual columnists. At first glance, this censorship may not sound all that significant. And perhaps some of these sources do deserve to be blacklisted.\r\n\r\nBut this can make things rather difficult for legitimate websites. For instance, political figures who want to use the power of the internet to promote a particular platform or agenda. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to get your voice heard if a search engine is intentionally obfuscating your traffic.\r\n\r\nThere have been some pesky accusations involving the Google AdSense project. Many companies now use this to increase their revenue. When users click on an ad, it generates income for the website publisher. This becomes an income stream with the potential to generate millions dollars annually for websites that capture a high volume of traffic. One small problem…Google has been accused of dropping people from the program just as payday approaches.\r\n\r\nAn additional headache is the risk of being demoted in the Search Engine ranks if you are caught abusing SEO (Search Engine Optimization). It happened to JC Penney. When Google deemed that Penny\'s system of link-building was against their Terms of Service, JC Penny dropped 60 places in the rankings. If this had happened to a smaller business, it could have been catastrophic.\r\n\r\nGoogle could be guilty of running the strictest “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” campaign the internet has even seen.', 'Information Underload', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2255-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 12:20:54', '2016-07-27 19:20:54', '', 2255, 'https://afm424.org/2255-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2435, 6, '2016-07-27 12:30:13', '2016-07-27 19:30:13', 'Just about everybody likes some kind of music. We all have our preferences. We appreciate an artist\'s work, and do our best to participate to support them via live events and concerts.\r\n\r\nBut all of this could change in the near future.\r\n\r\nA large portion of today\'s popular music recordings require the intensive use of technology––computers, synthesizers, virtual instruments, amplifiers, and so on.\r\n\r\nHow could this profoundly affect live performance?\r\n\r\nWell, how about going to a concert where an anime-like character is dancing and singing? This is already happening in Japan, where a holographic creation has become a bonafide star.\r\n\r\nYou might be stunned to see how many people buy tickets to see pop sensation Hatsune Miku perform. But \"she\" is not a real person at all. She is a <em>vocaloid</em>. What\'s a vocaloid?\r\n\r\nThe technology is similar to what Siri is in Apple products. Miku\'s \"voice\" is created through sophisticated computer programming. But if Miku is a computer-generated character, how can Miku perform in a live?\r\n\r\nIn a concert setting, the backing band onstage is comprised of real flesh &amp; blood musicians. Miku is brought to life via a hologram, which is projected onto large glass panes positioned on the front of the stage. This gives the image depth and dimension, making \"her\" look \"real.\"\r\n\r\nIs Miku the perfect lead singer for a band? She never makes mistakes. She never stops to catch her breath. She flawlessly executes both singing and dancing routines. Every performance may be the same, but it is, uh, \"perfect.\"\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, it is her audience that creates Miku’s repertoire. With the help of the \"Yamaha Voicaloid Program,\" anyone who takes the time to learn the software can have fun with Miku, making her sing whatever they want. Her songs are garnered from the many amateur musicians around the world who have contributed to her growing library of material.\r\n\r\nOnstage, Miku is made to look as realistic as possible (well, for a cartoon), giving the impression that she actually does exist. Her performance outfits are carefully designed and her presentation is complemented by a headset and a wireless microphone. She can even rest one of her holographic legs on one of the real amps on the stage––just like human singers do.\r\n\r\nOccasionally she disappears, allowing other guest vocaloids to take her place––as if she got tired by then endless singing and dancing. It is amazing how detailed these concerts are. If you want to find out more about Hatsune Miku phenomenon, and how she is taking the music world by storm, go <a href=\"http://www.laweekly.com/music/the-future-of-music-might-be-a-crowdsourced-holographic-j-pop-star-6908201\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nWould we really rather see these kind of fabricated characters on the stage? Or do we prefer real people performing in real time? For now, it seems the answer is \"both.\"\r\n\r\nIt\'s difficult to gauge how far singing holograms will evolve. Audiences in Japan are mesmerized by these performances. It is not unusual to have people cheering and screaming at Miku’s concerts, just like they do for flesh-and-bones artists.\r\n\r\nIs it really possible to forget that what they see (and hear) does not actually exist?', 'Music Concerts May Change Dramatically in the Future', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2301-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 12:30:13', '2016-07-27 19:30:13', '', 2301, 'https://afm424.org/2301-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2437, 6, '2016-07-27 23:47:16', '2016-07-28 06:47:16', 'The news, the traffic, the sports and talk shows - the typical things associated with listening to the radio on your way to and from work. Now, more than ever, that\'s all radio is. The biggest listeners are Boomers and older.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile Spotify Free has taken over the planet. Users listen to whatever music they desire, whenever they desire. Across the largest cities in the United States, Spotify is in the <a href=\"http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/16/spotify-free-bigger-radio-stations/\">Top 10</a> for weekly listeners.\r\n\r\nGone are the days when you sat by the radio, ready to hear a favorite hit record, hoping the DJ didn’t talk over the end of it.\r\n\r\nLike YouTube, Spotify it has come under intense pressure to shut down its free service, claiming it\'s having a significant impact on artists and labels.\r\n\r\nBut Spotify Free is ultimately just radio, right? Yes and no.\r\n\r\nIt\'s radio through another medium. Radio that\'s tailored to your musical taste. Radio where you can build your own playlist or choose a preloaded one for your current mood or activity. You can listen to music at work, with a playlist tailored for minimum distraction. You can dial in a power mix to keep you energized through spin class.\r\n\r\nSo perhaps this isn’t radio at all. Maybe it would be more appropriate to refer to Spotify as a jukebox.\r\n\r\nHaving access to Spotify Free doesn’t necessarily mean that users won’t also sign up for paid services. Spotify Free can open your ears to music that you might not normally listen to, or even be aware of. Because it’s free, you might be more willing to check out unfamiliar sounds and new artists. Kind of like tapas allow one to taste new things.\r\n\r\nAdvertisers on Spotify Free are aiming at the millennial crowd because they’re not capturing their attention on traditional radio. Spotify Free holds a pretty powerful sway on this front. Especially to those 34 and under, which makes up 69% of Spotify Free users. Other stats: ages 35-54 accounts for 26% and the over 55’s just 5%.\r\n\r\nSpotify Free offers a unique opportunity for both users <em>and</em> advertisers. Advertisers know who they are tailoring their ads to, and users can customize their playlists to cater to whatever they want to experience at any given moment.\r\n\r\nThis is basically <em>the radio of your dreams</em>. It’s here now. And it’s free.\r\n\r\nDoes this mean that the concept of radio is over? Is Spotify even radio? Or is it a personal jukebox?\r\n\r\nAs long as we\'re able to use this amazing service to listen to the music we like, whenever we like...<em>what’s the problem?</em>', 'Is Radio Over?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2257-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-07-27 23:47:16', '2016-07-28 06:47:16', '', 2257, 'https://afm424.org/2257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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