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Brandon Miller

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Creating a quintessential compilation album — A case study with Berlin's 'Alphaville' project

Compilation albums are made up of tracks from previously released or unreleased music that may be from one or more artists. Usually these tracks are linked together through a theme, topic, or genre such as a 'best of' or 'greatest hits' album, a promotional campaign from a specific label or composer, holiday songs, the top songs in the charts etc. But with the ease of digital distribution and all the possibilities to record music these days the concepts behind releasing a compilation album are losing their boundaries.

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The First 30 Seconds

Why are the first 30 seconds of a recording so important? In today's fast paced world of digital streaming those first impressions will determine if someone will take the time to listen to the entire song or not. With such easy access to so much music right at our fingertips it's becoming more and more difficult to keep a listeners attention for an entire song. Here are a few suggestions about how to make those crucial first 30 seconds unforgettable.

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Self-Made Instruments for Live Shows and Recording

When it comes to making sound, anything in the world can become an instrument. The quality, timbre and tone of the sound, as well as how you apply it to an arrangement and record it in the studio is what makes the sound musical and artistic. In a recording situation, using a self-made instrument can be a compelling device that serves the character and colour of the song and can make your recording more intriguing for your listeners. Using a self-made instrument in a live concert makes people curious and fascinated by the odd devices that you are playing on stage, which is one more advantage in catching the attention of your audience.

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Tips For Re-Amping Your Music

Re-Amping can be used to help recording artists in many aspects of production both in DIY Home Recording and in professional studios. What makes Re-Amping special is that it removes the constraints of having to capture the perfect amplified sound with the best performance at the same time.

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Tips For Collaboration in Your Local Music Scene

Many musicians are creating new models of success for themselves. Here are tips for how to work with your local independent music community rather than exclusively remaining in the typically competitive 'solo artist' or 'band' structure.

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