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Archive for August, 2008

Music and Politics What’s the Connection

Good evening! Are you watching the election returns? I am and I can’t help thinking about all the music that has accompanied election campaigns and political campaigns of all kinds in the last few centuries. The first song that comes to mind for me is “Happy Days Are Here Again.” This well-kno…

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The Music of 1960s

The threat of communism and atomic war inadvertently effected the development of American youth culture for some time, and it brought fourth this constant paranoia in American society. As for many Americans this struggle against communism was seen as a fight between good and evil, which brought c…

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Studio Session Singers - Jingle Reels That Sell!

Those wishing to break into the music industry and specifically into jingle and session singing, are many in number. Why is it that some with little gift and ability make it, and not only make it but develop an impressive clientele for show, and still others with incredible singing style and moti…

Friday, August 29th, 2008