Electronic Music NewsMaurice Jarre dies at 84; composer for ‘Lawrence of Arabia’
The News Review:
- Maurice Jarre dies at 84; composer for ‘Lawrence of Arabia’
- Miami to rock the world music scene
- Dark electronic mood music on artist’s solo debut
- Live: Ultra Music Festival in Miami
- Learn music production with WinkSound
- Music Mogul Adds Five New Execs
Maurice Jarre dies at 84; composer for ‘Lawrence of Arabia’
Los Angeles Times
It’s not the technology is it? It’s about the music and the performance. “Burlingame said Jarre’s scores for the films for Lean and other directors “demonstrated his ability to work on a large canvas. ” But he said “he also was a pioneer in using electronic music in films which is now commonplace. He was using electronic instruments as far back as the 1950s. ” Jarre Burlingame said also was known for his astute use of ethnic instruments to evoke exotic locales — “whether it was Indian lutes in ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ or balalaikas in ‘Dr. Zhivago’ or Middle Eastern instruments in ‘Jesus of Nazareth. ‘ “The music Jarre told The Times in 1966 “must give the film an added dimension.
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Miami to rock the world music scene
MiamiHerald.com
It kicks off Thursday at the News Lounge with a typically ear- and culture-bending TransAtlantic offering: Zizek an Argentine DJ collective from a Buenos Aires club of the same name specializes in electronic versions of rustic South American cumbia a blend that’s become hot in the city’s club scene. ”It’s really funny in Argentina with this grand history of cultural music the kids have gone crazy for cumbia” Quinlan says. “Electro cumbia has crossed over and it’s the cool music now. ”n April 17 is Aterciopelados the perpetually experimental Colombian fusion band with Curumin a half-Japanese half-Spanish Brazilian musician who plays an updated version of tropicalia the ’60s Brazilian fusion created by stars like Caetano Veloso. ”It’s the sound of early Caetano with a little more funk in it.
Dark electronic mood music on artist’s solo debut
Central Michigan Life
substring(0 thispageresult. “If I Had A Heart” the album’s stand-out opener sets the album’s dark impenetrable mood without haste. A detuned piano sample loops into infinity as a heartbeat-like bass pulse carries the song through to its end. Andersson’s menacing and deeply affected vocals sit atop the mix as warm synths execute an indigenous melody just beneath. “If I Had A Heart” does what Fever Ray does best: creates an icy inhuman moody and claustrophobic vibe that listeners may or may not find solace in.
Live: Ultra Music Festival in Miami
Los Angeles Times
am of the Black Eyed Peas said in Miami on Saturday as the throb of the Ultra Music Festival vibrated the press tent around him. “In Europe Australia Brazil Los Angeles and New York electronic dance music really has this new inspirational energy. It reminds me of what hip-hop was in the 1980s. “The Peas chose Ultra the massive two-day flagship finale of the annual Winter Music Conference to play “Boom Boom Pow” their new beat-driven single being released digitally today. In terms of A-list talent in Miami they weren’t alone: Although DJs and dance-music mavens have been flocking to the WMC for decades now this year hip-hop was in the house.
Learn music production with WinkSound
CNET News
The site design is a little rough but the video tutorials are helpful and clearly organized into relevant topics (Garage Band Beat Making Ableton Live). Nearly all of WinkSound’s video content is user-generated with much of it collected from sites such as YouTube. It’s also worth noting that there’s a definite emphasis on electronic pop and hip-hop music production although you’ll also find generally applicable video tutorials on subjects like recording acoustic drum sets or best practices for mixing in ProTools. If you’re new to using recording software WinkSound isn’t going to replace the value of a well-written manual but it’s a handy resource for peeking into other people’s studios and cribbing a few techniques.
Music Mogul Adds Five New Execs
Virtual Worlds News
A spokesperson said the Bob Aniello Chief perating fficer. Aniello will be responsible for alloperations pertaining to the music world. He has over twenty years experience inemerging technology gaming and interactive fields and has worked for industryleaders including Electronic Arts THQ JAMDAT and Mattel in seniormanagement roles. As Senior Vice President of THQ he was responsible for allproduct development marketing and strategic planning. Prior to THQ Bob heldVice President of marketing positions at Electronic Arts JAMDAT and MattelDigital Play division. He was the creator of the CyberScan gaming system whichwas the very first gaming application using emerging RFID technology. He alsolaunched the EA SPRTS BIG brand and many new video gaming franchisesincluding WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and UFC (Ultimate FightingChampionship).