Both Kanye West and Chris Brown have been a disgrace to the music industry this year and there I am certainly backing stores in their recent mission to not sell the new Chris Brown album.
Why are people so annoyed at these two individuals and do they really deserve it?
Kanye West
One of the reasons that people are so annoyed with West is that he doesnt respect artists that can sing better than he does. Read more »
The Beatles Remastered Stereo Box Set
This year has been one of the biggest yet for Beatles fans as there have been the release of four truly glorious Beatles related products, I cover three of those great products below (Sorry to The Beatles Rock Band, some other time!)
The most popular Beatles release of the year has been The Beatles in Stereo Box Set. It’s been an enormous seller and for a very good reason. It includes the band’s complete 1962-1970 catalog in high quality remastered stereo. Read more »
So many artists are always complaining about illegal downloaders as they are saying that it is not helping them with their money. If you really look into the figures of last year you will see that this isnt true at all and it was one of the best years in music. So what excuse have these artists got now? Read more »
Beatles For Sale (1964) is an often overlooked Beatles album (probably the most overlooked Beatles album.) I think that is a real shame because while it’s undoubtedly not among The Beatles most important studio albums, it does have it’s charms and I do believe it is worth taking a good listen to.
In particular I think the eight original John/Paul songs on the LP are quite good (even if not as great as the original songs on Help! and A Hard Day’s Night) What really stands out about these songs is that they have a cool cohesive feeling to them. Read more »
The Beatles Stereo Remastered CD Box Set was released in September it instantly became the standard for The Beatles discography. These remastered versions sound far superior to the old discs from the late 80s. When a listener compares the remastered CDs to the old CDs it’s like the old discs are under a pile of old blankets while the new CDs sound crystal clear so that all of the vocals and instrumentation push through the mix like never before. Read more »
The Beatles in Stereo Remastered Box Set
The Beatles UK studio LPs were initially remastered digitally for CD in the 80s at that time remastering for CD was a pretty new art and since then much has been learned about how to do it more effectively but even more important is all of the many technological advances during that time.
The many movements forward in digital technology and all of the know how learned of how to best remaster original analog tapes digitally have been put to good use with the remastered Beatles releases of 2009. On September 9 The Beatles released both The Beatles Stereo Box Set and The Beatles Mono Box Set. Read more »
1963’s With The Beatles is definitely not not the best Beatles studio album, in fact it’s likely their worst non Yellow Submarine album. That is not to imply I do not love hearing the album in it’s 2009 remastered format nor is it to imply that With The Beatles doesn’t have any fine songs on it because that is definitely not the case.
I do think that when looking at only the 8 original songs on the record, it’s likely the least good selection of original songs John, Paul, George, & Ringo ever put out on an album (the underrated Beatles For Sale (1964) has a much better selection of 8 original songs in my opinion) on the other hand, the six covers on this album are quite nice (better than the six covers on Beatles For Sale, which was their fourth album.)
My most favorite Beatles originals to listen to on the Remastered With The Beatles are the first three tracks: “It Won’t Be Long,” “All I’ve Got To Do,” and “All My Loving.” In particular I have been enjoying track #2 “All I’ve Got To Do” in mono. Read more »
The simple truth is that your music is only good as the signal chain you used to make that music and there’s no more important element in your signal chain when capturing an acoustic source than the mic that you use. This article is about one microphone that will definitely get the job done and which isn’t too pricey (although it’s not cheap by most people’s standards.)
The Shure KSM44 condenser microphone is the excellent mic I’m writing about. I have plenty of personal experience with this mic because it’s been the “go to” mic in my recording studio for 7 years and I have used it (and continue to use it) to record a wide variety of sources. Read more »
#TITLE#Music - Alternative Rock Posters: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Montage Music Poster - 61 x 86 cm#/TITLE#
Music - Alternative Rock Posters: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Montage Music Poster - 61 x 86 cm
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#TITLE#Music - Alternative Rock Posters: Blur - Blur Radio Poster - 76 x 50 cm#/TITLE#
Music - Alternative Rock Posters: Blur - Blur Radio Poster - 76 x 50 cm
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Music - Commercial Rock Posters: Jim Morrison - Arms Outstretched Poster - 61 x 86 cm
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#TITLE#It Couldn’t Happen Here [1988]#/TITLE#
It Couldn’t Happen Here [1988]
Customer Review: Occaisonally amusing, always bizarre misfire
It’s not as bad Cool as Ice or Spice World, but It Couldn’t Happen Here will not make it to the history books anytime soon as a great cinematic achievement. The Pet Shop Boys can’t act. Neil’s passable, but Chris is uneasy on screen, apparent in the diner scene.
It Couldn’t Happen Here seems to have a loose narrative involving a murderous priest, an existentialist dummy, and an odd pilot. Some of the plot circles around a fictional childhood of the boys. Most of it features Neil and Chris walking around while they are either performing their songs, or their songs play in the background. In this sense, it plays like a long form music video. Some of the imagery is neat, but most of it grows tiresome.
But something about this movie, besides my favorite musicians, has me revisit it. It’s not your typical long form music film. There are scenes that are just bizarre and seem to lack any proper context except in and of themselves. Notable are the conversations with the priest and the boys where he muses about weapons, salvador dali, and being a “bilingual illeterate.” Oddly, these are jokes from comedian Stephen Wright. How they ended up here is an oddity…
More fun and strange though is when Neil and Chris are in a diner and Gareth Hunt brings in a dummy that starts providing a strange philosophy of time. It’s probably lifted from somewhere, but it sounds at home here, once you accept that bizarre seems to be the apt word for this film.
There’s lots of other memorable images: a man on fire, men painted like zebras, and people quoting John Milton. It’s a strange film. It’s not good or great by any means. The mere fact it has the Pet Shop Boys makes it an interest for fans. If you’re in the mood to watch some curious, bizarre cinema, however, you might also find something you like.
Customer Review: It couldn’t happen here, more like it DID happen there!
I’ve seen this film as I owned it years ago and it’s hilarious! There are appearances by Barbara Windsor, Joss Ackland, Gareth Hunt and others!
The scene where Chris Lowe throws a plateful of fried eggs at Barbara Windsor is priceless as they run down her front and the expression on her face is so funny.
Chris and Neil act so laid-back in the film that you’d think they’d fall over and the music is brilliant! Personally, I feel their music was at it’s best when it was in the 80’s.
A cracking film if you are a true and loyal Pet Shop Boys fan and you’ll love Neil in his black mac holding his umbrella and speaking with a cool air about him.
Joss Acklands scene as a psycho passenger rambling on about all sorts of bizarre poetry while sitting in the back of Neil and Chris’s taxi is hilariously funny and one of my favourite scenes.
But the best laugh in the film which cracks both Neil and particularly Chris up with laughter is the scene in the cafe’ with Gareth Hunt ordering beans, more beans, and a side order of beans.
Surreal, but great stuff! The music rocks too! 
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#TITLE#Kate Bush - The Whole Story [1986]#/TITLE#
Kate Bush - The Whole Story [1986]
Customer Review: Kate unusual Bush - Pity about the revamping of Wuthering Heights
Great album with all my favourite tracks. How disappointed I was though with the revamped new vocal for Wuthering Heights. It was overproduced too much backing and Kate’s voice dare I say did sound rather tinny and harsh.
The rest of the tracks are super Cloudbusting is great and all my old favourites.
I must track down the original wuthering Heights as I have them all on vinyl but not CD.
Customer Review: Pretty Good Album!
OK, Kate Bush has never really been one of my favorite singers and her latest album is just so bad but “The Whole Story” is a fine collection of her work and i must admitt, it is worth a place in a CD collection. The best songs here are, “The Man With The Child In His Eyes”, “Hounds Of Love”, “Running Up That Hill” and “Babooshka”.
While, I don’t believe that this album is one that i could play again and again, it’s worth the occasional listen with the skipping of a few tracks. Of course, if your a big Kate fan that likes the songs i consider to be poor - you’ll get even more enjoyment from it.
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Bette Midler - Diva Las Vegas [1997]
Customer Review: If you like Miss Midler then Buy it!!
fabulous show which is very enjoyable but it is not all about the ballads!! although there are plenty in there for good measure, it demonstrates her versatility and skill as an entertainer.,
it is simple if you like her, buy it!!
(be warned though there is some infrequent bad language and sexual reference, but it is not highly offensive)
Customer Review: Great Video worth buying
I was luck enough to obatin this video, in an american format made only for people who are voting on the emmy awards. I only wish this video was made in the United States for purchase either in DVD or VHS.
This was from Bette Midler Las Vegas act in the late 90’s. She plays all her good songs, Wind Beneth my wings, The Rose, Friends, Chapel of Love. In addition to Bette’s songs, she ventures into this comedy reutine as Mermaid Lounge Singer Dolores DeLago. This section of the tape is reason enough to buy,she is so funny.
AND… if that wasn’t enough she has a whole musical medely entitled “I look good”. What else could you ask for?
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Music - Rock Posters: AC/DC - Lock Up Poster - 61 x 91 cm
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#TITLE#Wii Rock Band Band In The Box (Wii)#/TITLE#
Wii Rock Band Band In The Box (Wii)
Customer Review: Rock band rocks
If you have ever tapped your fingers to a song you have to try rock band drums. They are as close to a real drum kit you can get without buying a real one. The songs at the beginning are easy enough for most people then gradually get harder and harder to challenge everyone.If you have a full band of four people you need quite a big tv to see your part clearly. I bought the Wii rock band but used to play guitar hero on play station 2. They are both well made but I like the graphics of the play station more. I would recommend rock band.
Customer Review: band in a box….
well…
i purchased this around two weeks ago,
it has good and bad points too it.
Its a fantastic laugh! especially when there are a few of you playing..
its multiplayer.. so your friends wont feel left out, plus you wont feel like an idiot playing alone
it does hurt your hands after a while but thats to be expected lol!
Only two bad things to say about this overall,it doesn’t come with the game, and you only get provided with one guitar, other than that i would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys having a good laugh! 
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Track recorded live at a concert in Cardiff, May 2008.
Joseph “Satch” Satriani is an American guitarist and former guitar instructor.
He is widely recognized as a technically highly advanced rock guitarist and has often been described as a virtuoso.
The track shown on this Movie, “Out Of The Sunrise”, is from Joe Satriani’s latest 2008 CD/Album : “Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock”