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INTERESTING BITS: When Music Is Violence

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INTERESTING BITS: When Music Is Violence

July 7, 2016| Interesting Bits|

From trumpets at the walls of Jericho to pop songs as torture in the Iraq War, sound can make a powerful... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: When Music Is Violence

INTERESTING BITS: The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” Uses No Guitars

June 30, 2016| Interesting Bits|

“Eleanor Rigby” has no guitars and no drums on it. The track appears to be made up entirely of strings:... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” Uses No Guitars

INTERESTING BITS: Why Kanye West Is ‘a Monster’, According to Paul McCartney

June 2, 2016| Interesting Bits|

The former Beatles’ member Paul McCartney fondly referred to Kanye West as “a monster” while discussing... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Why Kanye West Is ‘a Monster’, According to Paul McCartney

INTERESTING BITS: DWTS: The Story Behind ‘The Sound of Silence’ Cover for Nyle DiMarco’s Finale Dance

May 25, 2016| Interesting Bits|

Nyle DiMarco is known for his powerful performances on Dancing with the Stars, but he’s still turning... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: DWTS: The Story Behind ‘The Sound of Silence’ Cover for Nyle DiMarco’s Finale Dance

INTERESTING BITS: New Amphitheater to Become Instant Asset for Castle Rock Events // Digital Media May Block MTV’s Return to Music

May 19, 2016| Interesting Bits|

CASTLE ROCK —Residents are invited to explore the newest amenities at Castle Rock’s expansive Philip... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: New Amphitheater to Become Instant Asset for Castle Rock Events // Digital Media May Block MTV’s Return to Music

INTERESTING BITS: Want a Career in the Music Business? This Course is for YOU!

May 12, 2016| Interesting Bits|

The Halsey Institute – Music Business School: We are streaming! The first course, Fast Track 1,... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Want a Career in the Music Business? This Course is for YOU!

INTERESTING BITS: Delivered! Our 3-part series ‘One Day in the American City’ is officially in the hands of PBS

April 28, 2016| Interesting Bits|

Here is a quick promo clip we grabbed from the show… just a taste of the amazingly diverse participation... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Delivered! Our 3-part series ‘One Day in the American City’ is officially in the hands of PBS

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INTERESTING BITS: Ten Foolproof Ways To Do Your Own Song Critiques

April 21, 2016| Interesting Bits|

Early on in my songwriting career, I considered it a minor miracle that I could write a song in the first... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Ten Foolproof Ways To Do Your Own Song Critiques

INTERESTING BITS: Singing Helps the Body Fight Cancer, Study Suggests

April 14, 2016| Interesting Bits|

They say laughter is the best medicine – but maybe it’s song. A study conducted by Tenovus Cancer... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Singing Helps the Body Fight Cancer, Study Suggests

INTERESTING BITS: 10 Famous Singers Rejected By American Idol // Does Denver Still Have a Vibrant Music Scene?

March 31, 2016| Interesting Bits|

American Idol is in its last season, so today on Listed we’re looking back at 10 famous singers who were... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: 10 Famous Singers Rejected By American Idol // Does Denver Still Have a Vibrant Music Scene?

INTERESTING BITS: March is National Music Therapy Month // Proposal From Michael T. Hornbuckle on Facebook

March 17, 2016| Interesting Bits|

March is National Music Therapy Month. Music Therapy is the skillful use of music and musical elements by an... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: March is National Music Therapy Month // Proposal From Michael T. Hornbuckle on Facebook

INTERESTING BITS: Call for Unworkable Instruments!

March 3, 2016| Interesting Bits|

Have old piece or parts of musical instruments lying around?  Did you pull a “Pete Townsend” on your... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Call for Unworkable Instruments!

INTERESTING BITS: The Real Star of the Grammys Was Ji-Yong Kim, the Pianist from That Android Commercial

February 25, 2016| Interesting Bits|

A new Android commercial that aired during the Grammys has Twitter and the show’s audience at home... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: The Real Star of the Grammys Was Ji-Yong Kim, the Pianist from That Android Commercial

INTERESTING BITS: Vincent Johnson’s Take on The Grammys // Super Bowl 50: Lady Gaga Was So Awesome, Few Noticed Certain Unusual Details

February 18, 2016| Interesting Bits|

I won’t watch the Grammys this year not because I am boycotting it or didn’t care, just too busy.... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Vincent Johnson’s Take on The Grammys // Super Bowl 50: Lady Gaga Was So Awesome, Few Noticed Certain Unusual Details

INTERESTING BITS: Japan’s Yoshiki Dishes on Documentary That Could Immortalize His Mega-selling Band

February 4, 2016| Interesting Bits|

The band X Japan has had several number one albums in Japan and has sold millions of records. To find out... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: Japan’s Yoshiki Dishes on Documentary That Could Immortalize His Mega-selling Band

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