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- Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:17 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: USA Musical Journey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4061
USA Musical Journey
I am heading to the States for 5 weeks over May-June. It will be a combination of a dance journey (taking in Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa and West Coast Swing) and and an exploration of the roots of American music. It will take in New York (for Frankie), St Louis (blues weekend), Memphis, New Orleans, C...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:28 pm
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: BALBOA DJ for dummies
- Replies: 15
- Views: 60132
I teach, dance and DJ balboa so here are some random thoughts: Most original swing era swing music you can bal to. You can dance bal to a wide range of tempos. A sweet BPM range is probably around 180-220 bpm Contrary to popular belief bal dancers don't like superfast tracks the whole time Intermedi...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: Judy Carmichael
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2574
Judy Carmichael
Anyone come across her before? She is a stride pianist based in New York. She is coming to Australia to play at a jazz festival I usually go to. I checked out some samples at http://www.judycarmichael.com/CDs.shtml and they sound pretty swinging. The CD "Come and Get It" is interesting sin...
- Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:26 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Apple to remove DRM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5992
Apple to remove DRM
Apple just announced at Macworld they are removing DRM from iTunes purchases. Also changing the pricing policy so older music cheaper.
You can upgrade your DRM tracks to be non-DRM - for a cost.
Should be fully implemented by March.
You can upgrade your DRM tracks to be non-DRM - for a cost.
Should be fully implemented by March.
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
- Replies: 210
- Views: 159181
The links didn't work for me. No way to search for a particular user so created link http://www.emusic.com/profile/index.html?nickname=NateLindyDogg (note the nickname is case sensitive) Then added as Friend - then I can access your profile from my profile. Then clicked on lists against your profile...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:51 am
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: Swinging Christmas CD
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8532
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:18 pm
- Forum: Other Music
- Topic: Cadillac Records soundtrack
- Replies: 0
- Views: 24942
Cadillac Records soundtrack
While on the subject of Etta James - new movie about Chess Records with Beyonce as Etta James. Soundtrack looks interesting: http://www.amazon.com/Cadillac-Records-Deluxe-Motion-Picture/dp/B001HBVECO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229040936&sr=8-1 Will have to wait awhile to see th...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:59 pm
- Forum: Other Music
- Topic: Dark Streets Soundtrack
- Replies: 0
- Views: 24640
Dark Streets Soundtrack
Came across this movie that appears to be just released in the US - Dark Streets (was reminded of it because advertised on live365). Sounds interesting set in a nightclub in New Orleans in the 30s. Mixed reviews but I would be interested in the music and dancing. The previews of soundtrack at: http:...
- Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:17 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: External Sound Cards for Laptop DJing
- Replies: 152
- Views: 261602
If you check back on the echo website you will find that the express card (for PC at least) is now shipping.
http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/Expre ... /index.php
http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/Expre ... /index.php
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:29 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
- Replies: 210
- Views: 159181
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:21 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
- Replies: 210
- Views: 159181
Great stuff. I have picked up the Lil Hardin Armstrong so far. At this rate will have to bump up my subscription. They appear to be releasing them in alphabetical order so maybe a wait for Three Peppers. :D ps this is revenge for all the non-US peoples that can't access the Amazon tracks. :roll: pss...
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:27 pm
- Forum: Swinging Music
- Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
- Replies: 210
- Views: 159181
- Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:27 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Laptop DJing
- Replies: 647
- Views: 555262
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:45 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Laptop DJing
- Replies: 647
- Views: 555262
I have managed to fill up my 200GB hard drive on my MacBook and I am about to embark on upsizing the hard drive. Western Digital have just released a 500GB internal drive suitable for a MacBook so I have ordered one of those. I am also planning to upgrade from Tiger to Leopard at the same time. Mayb...
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:42 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: iPhone 2.0 DJing
- Replies: 31
- Views: 31458
I tried out using Remote to control the music for teaching classes last night. It worked pretty well. A couple of teething problems in starting up a new song while searching through looking for the next song (the touch screen is sensitive). Also I put the iPhone in my pocket while dancing and once i...