I need instructions for medieval dances. I am having a masquerade ball. Any dances would be helpful?
I know the gay gordon, montarde bransle, pinwheel, and a circle gypsy bellydance. However any easy dance ideas with instruction or just the name would be amazing!
What is your favorite song by Paul McCartney as a solo artist?
When looking at Paul’s career, I would have to say that while I do like Band On the Run, I would have to say that my favorite is Back To The Egg because it really surprised me when I heard it. I found some very eclectic, interesting music on this release which was not what I was used to hearing from him. He released it a time when disco, reggae, and punk were popular and it really stood out. It also showed that there was more to him, and the only tragedy is that that was the last recording that I really liked from him as he recorded some pretty bad music with a few good songs here and there(My Brave Face for example). It doesn’t change the respect he should get for the music he made for the Beatles and his solo work, but it is a sign of what could have been.
What are the instruments commonly used in hip hop music?
Originally, rap music was produced with drums, synth, guitars for bass & lead as many other disco tunes, using more synthetic sounds as it progressed into its own genre in the eighties. When Def Jam began to rise you generally hear a nearly all-drum machine & sampled sound that was very simple in composition meant to drive lyrics. This sound was produced by drum computers such as the TR-808 which consequently, the sounds are used religiously today This was culminated when samplers became more sophisticated and old breaks Djs used to spin for MCs simply were sampled. The sampling became very much the standard after the mid-80s and most of the massive super-famous producers of the 90s began using this technique. One of the main tools of this era was the MPC by Akai, or the ASR 10. Folks like Pete Rock, Dr Dre, Kanye West, Q-Tip, Dj Premier, J Dilla & Madlib with their heavily layered collage of sound pushed the boundaries and as technology improved, methods changed. During the Jiggy Era, the Virginia sound, live band Hip Hop as well as the Dirty South use of live & synth instruments and the freedom from the royalties paid for using samples exploded with producers like NERD, Timbaland, Master P taking the forefront with syncopation, synth-driven tracks and sample elements not always being the prime driving rhythm of tracks. Since then, Rap Music has been a mix of electronic, sampled & live produced music generally created first by electronic means. A producer sits down at their digital audio workstation or DAW, from literally millions of potential sounds they will create the vast bulk of the composition with a midi controller if not the entirety, with a mix of samples and live-played synth sounds. If they play live instruments, they will be added into the mix or the producer will bring in other artists to add to the composition. So literally any instrument can be used to create Rap Music, yet radio hits can usually be broken down into the instrumental sounds of a TR 808 drum machine, Motif & Juno pads & synths with various effects from a daw or an internal effects processor of the workstation.
What are some good funk instrumentals?
When I get to make a Top Ten list I get all fuzzy inside.So you’re asking ME to give you what I think are great funk instrumentals. Belly up to the bar boys, get a drink and pick out a dance partner, ’cause here we go.Let’s start the funk party with some oldies:The Meters: “Cissy Strut” (from The Meters, 1969)James Brown: “Funk Bomb” (from Motherlode, 1988, Compilation of tracks from 1969–73)Candido: “Candido’s Funk” (from Drum Fever, 1973)Kool & The Gang: “Dujii” (from Jazz, 1974)Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers: “Ashley’s Roachclip” (from Salt Of The Earth, 1974)Tower Of Power: “Squib Cakes” (from Back To Oakland, 1974)The Brand New Heavies: “Country Funkin’” (from Original Flava, 1994)Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters: “Funk Hunter” (from Return Of The Headhunters, 1998)Down To The Bone: “Cellar Funk” (from Cellar Funk, 2004)Rock Candy Funk Party: “Octopus “E”” (from We Want Groove, 2013)Oh we want the funk….
Why is Another Brick in the Wall considered trash by Pink Floyd fans? I found it to be the best song, great rhythm, good guitar play, creative and good lyrics. What's bad about it?
The reason this is considered a bad song is because it's misinterpreted. This sounds like they are saying that students are rebelling against the education system. That's not it at all. My understanding is we become so involved in our routines and making a living. We are more like robots. We have something bad happen to cope with or another problem to fix. We start to isolate ourselves and build a brick wall around ourselves shutting out the outside world. Although we may be there physically, we are on auto pilot. No one really knows what's going on on the inside because we shut everyone out. That's why I think it's called “Another Brick in the Wall”. If you've seen the music video. You can read between the lines. It's like we are the product of humanity and the result can be just that. No feeling, no reaction, all because we've turned ourselves off for fear of letting anyone in and being disappointed again. Haven't you ever heard the expression there's a wall there.. ya we constantly build brick walls around our hearts and even around ourselves entirely. Why… because the world can be a cold, cruel scary place. It's like we are machines…
Common characteristics of a soul song?
I am a massive soul fan, and I personally think the major characteristics derive from the name of the genre itself -- the "soul". Soul songs are often bursting with passion unrivalled in other types of songs and focus on what absolutely, positively must be said because it's deep inside and just aching to get out. There's an undying, eagerness in the expression you get in soul music. It's almost as if the singer/writers have reached a point in which they cannot hold their thoughts and feelings anymore. It, therefore, bursts from the "soul". Take Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On", a soul classic. There's passion and emotion and it is coupled beautifully with lyrics that ache from the depths of one-man's heart. He's crying out for somebody to listen to him here. He's expressing himself in the only way he knows how. He needs somebody to acknowledge the pain he is feeling from deep within his "soul". That's my two cents, anyway. Hope that gave a little insight.
How can I use songs in my YouTube videos legally?
EitherUse them within the Fair Use guidelinesPay to use them (them claiming your video and slapping ads on them falls under this, I guess)
What is the greatest song without lyrics?
There's a variety of stuff out there, so it depends on what kind of music YOU like. Allow me to make a few points below and decide for yourself. ( Suggestions have links at bottom)New to instrumental music? Lyrics usually your thing? It might be worth noting that some of your pop favourites started out as instrumental bangers. Examples include Alexis Jordan's 'Happiness' starting out life as Deadmau5's 'Brazil (2nd Edit)' and Azealia Banks - 212 starting off as Lazy Jay's 'Float My Boat'. Try listening to listen to both versions and decide did it really need the vocals?Always seen yourself as more of a film buff than a Muso? Much of the music mentioned herehas a cinematic quality, but Movie soundtracks are often a great source of instrumental music. Ennio Morricone is considered one of the greatest soundtrack composers and if you check out The Good the Bad and the Ugly soundtrack you will understand why.If you are looking to massage some alpha brain waves (or a pretentious answer) then try anything classical. I don't listen to a much myself but try Wagner- Ride of the Valkyries; or Johann Strauss - Blue Danube for an idea. This kind of music can also often be found in movie soundtracks although they were not originally composed for that purpose.Are you deep and moody? Do you wear mostly black and/or have a beard? Then try anything post-rock. Early Mogwai is great, 'Hunted by a Freak' or ‘New Paths To Helicon Pt. 1' for starters. Other similar bands include Mono, Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord is Dead and Earth.If you like bleeps, whistles and the sound of computers you may want to try some electronic soundscapes. If you want something ambient and inoffensive try Brian Eno. If you like 'four to the floor' music listen to Dusty Kid's 'America' or Deadmau5 - Strobe. Or for something a a little off centre then try Burial - Stolen Dog or Benga and Coki - Night.I would be amazed (and flattered)if you find the greatest song ever amongst my suggestions because music is entirely subjective. But I hope you find something you like.Feel free to message me or follow me here or on Twitter for more music chat @DavidGibb19