Music

Music I listen to while working on web projects

August 15, 2009

If you’ve read a single blog post on my site you know music is a huge part of my life. I’m a double musician (piano/guitar) going to school for music production technology with an emphasis in composition. However, I am (and have always been) heavily involved in technology—particularly web development. Naturally, these things all mesh together.

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Home Studio Guide: Get studio monitor speakers

July 15, 2009

No, studio monitor speakers don’t attach to your computer’s monitor. If you’re new to the studio/audio-recording world you may be unsure what studio monitor speakers are for. This article will teach you about studio monitors, how they’re different from regular computer speakers, and provide a suggestion for some affordable, decent quality ones.

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Review: One of the best Live albums I’ve heard in a long time

May 20, 2009

I am generally a Counting Crows fan, yes, but even I will admit there are certain recordings where lead singer Adam Duritz takes it just a little over the edge into cringe-territory. In his and the band’s defense, both have been through a lot since the days of Mr. Jones (from their first album) and have matured quite a bit. Their live album New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall, however, is truly a culmination of their careers and their musical genius.

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Keep Me Where the Light Is

July 31, 2008

I have to admit: I was originally a very harsh critic of John Mayer. I disliked his music for the same reason I initially disliked James Blunt’s music: high-singing men singing soft songs just wasn’t attractive to me. I would attribute most of his fans to obviously be teenage girls wooed over by his good [...]

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