Jonas Brothers cover Beatles song

I'm disgusted and speechless.

Radio Show Review

I listened to a show entitled Cruelty of Children. It was all about how cruel children can be. It opens with a kid telling the host that children bully each other, because bullies read books on how to be a bully, and they become a bully because of it. The first story I heard was about a guy who realized that he was gay at an early age. He tried to cover it up as much as he could when he saw others he knew were gay made fun of. The story is very funny at times, but it can seem too real revealing how intolerant kids can be of homosexuals. The second story is based upon how kids found a man in a well, but did not tell anyone about him. The third story is about how a kindergarten teacher tells students that they have to be accepting of one another if a kid wants to come over to play with them. This promotes a positive atmosphere.

Paul McCartney solo career

Paul McCartney, formerly of the Beatles, is considered the most successful artist of all time. His solo career started immediately after the break-up of the Beatles with his debut solo album, McCartney. The hit song Maybe I'm Amazed is from this album. Follow-ups to his debut solo include Ram, an album credited to him and his late wife, Linda. This album includes songs such as Too Many People, The Back Seat of My Car, and 3 Legs. After going solo, Paul and Linda McCartney started Wings. Famous hits from Wings include Jet, Band on the Run, Live and Let Die, and Silly Love Songs. He again went solo starting with McCartney II after his career with Wings which lasted about ten years. Paul McCartney still tours solo today. More than half of his set list is Beatles songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_HKQGq730

Oh! Darling

Oh! Darling is a song from the Beatles' 12th studio album, Abbey Road. It has hard, edgy rock influences. John Lennon said of the song, "Oh! Darling' was a great one of Paul's that he didn't sing too well. I always thought I could have done it better—it was more my style than his. He wrote it, so what the hell, he's going to sing it." I disagree with Lennon. I think this song was sung extremely well by McCartney, and I think it was more McCartney's style. I don't believe Lennon could have sung this song nearly as well as McCartney. Many people believe this song is about Lennon leaving the band because of Yoko Ono. McCartney was becoming very saddened at the time, and he sounds extremely anguished while singing the song, so this could be true. You decide for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikIEqikVMPo

Abbey Road Studios

Abbey Road Studios has been a haven for many artists for recording over the years. After it was renamed Abbey Road Studios (it was previously known as EMI studios) in 1970 after the album, Abbey Road came out, many famous artists started to record there. Other artists that have recorded there include a variety of different music. Pink Floyd, Green Day, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, and Oasis have all recorded there.

http://abbeyroad.com/

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin IV, also referred to as The Four Symbols, Sticks, Zoso, and Untitled, was arguably Zeppelin's best album. After being accused of surviving only based on reputation, Jimmy Page and the other members of Zeppelin decided they would make a cover that underplayed their name. The album only had four symbols on the cover and the inside sleeve. The album sold extremely well and stayed at the top of the charts in the UK for months. It contains some of their most famous work such as Black Dog, Rock and Roll, and Stairway to Heaven. The album also contains five other great songs, including the Battle of Evermore, a song that makes references to Lord of the Rings. Led Zeppelin ranks as one of the best albums of all time. It is my personal favorite of Zeppelin's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4oUJUCDX1s

Purple Haze

Contrary to popular belief, this song is not about either the form of LSD referred to as purple haze or the type of marijuana referred to as purple haze. Jimi Hendrix was inspired to write this song after having a dream about being under the sea surrounded by a purple haze. He became lost and was terrified, but his faith in Jesus saved him. In the song, the lyric "excuse me while I kiss the sky" is often interpreted as "excuse me while I kiss that guy." Hendrix contributed to this misinterpretation by pointing at fellow band members while singing this live in concert. Overall, this song is one of the greatest of all time. It is considered by many to be Jimi Hendrix's best song. It is certainly one of the most popular.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLeIdH2gTSc

How Do You Sleep?

The feud between Paul McCartney and John Lennon began during the recordings of the White Album. Yoko Ono first appeared at the studio during the recording sessions. Wives and girlfriends had previously never been allowed in the studio before, and the other Beatles were furious Lennon would bring Ono onto the set. Tension continued through the remaining years of the Beatles. Lennon said, "I always thought there was this underlying thing in Paul's 'Get Back.' When we were in the studio recording it, every time he sang the line, 'Get back to where you once belonged,' he'd look at Yoko." After the band broke up, tensions were even greater. During Lennon's solo career, he wrote a song called "How Do You Sleep?" about McCartney. It made references to him dying creatively. McCartney was hurt by this, especially when he learned of who was working on it: many of McCartney's friends, including former Beatle George Harrison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK7CLXHSr1M

Backspacer - Pearl Jam's latest album

Pearl Jam's new album Backspacer is much different than any of their previous albums. It has a new wave and pop influence to it, making it much different from their previous alternative albums that have had a darker feel to them. The band says that this is because they are happier now that Obama is president. I think that it is a good album even though it goes against their style in previous records. It is the best Pearl Jam album I've heard since their debut album, Ten.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj-sFIHQWLY

Rubber Soul

This Beatles' album takes a much different look at love than the previous albums before it. Going against their typical themes of unrequited love and romantic approaches at love, this album includes references to adultery and revenge. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) tells the story about a man having an affair with a girl who has teased her, so the next morning he burns down her house in revenge. The last song of the album, Run For Your Life, tells about a very jealous man who tells his girl, "I'd rather see you dead than to be with another man." I think this album is the best album the Beatles had created up to that point.

Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett was the founding member of the psychedelic rock group, Pink Floyd, but he left the band in 1968. Barrett has a history of well-documented mental illness usually associated with his extreme drug abuse. In response to questions about Barrett's drug abuse, David Gilmour, guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd, said, "his nervous breakdown would have happened anyway. It was a deep-rooted thing. But I'll say the psychedelic experience might well have acted as a catalyst. Still, I just don't think he could deal with the vision of success and all the things that went with it." Barrett's mental illness inspired Pink Floyd's 1975 album, Wish You Were Here. His influence can be seen in the title of the two part song, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyqgjCKm9nQ

Worst Beatles Song Ever?

Run For Your Life, from the Beatles' sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, is considered by many to be the worst Beatles' song of all time. Even John himself said it was the song he most regretted. I, however like really like the song. It's one of my favorite Beatles songs ever made. I think Revolution 9 is the worst Beatles song, if you can even call it a song. Revolution 9 is more of a horrible mixture of seemingly unrelated soundbites. Other Beatles songs I don't like include Dizzy Miss Lizzy and many songs sung by Ringo, such as Boys, What Goes On, and Honey Don't. The worst of these, though, is Revolution 9, which comes from Yoko Ono's horrible inspiration on John Lennon that ruined the group. http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=10&p=7062&more=1&c=1

Term Check

1. Dynamic mic records a specific sound in a small area and a condenser mic is very sensitive and can pick up anything nearby.
2. It produces bad sound, and if it sounds good on a studio monitor it will sound good on anything.
3. It changes the sound from actual sound into an approximate binary representation so the computer can understand it.
4. It is the effect made when sound bounces off the wall. The amount of reverb depends on the size of the room.
5. Yes

Radio Doc

I am going to do an audio doc related to the Ravens. My dad runs a Raven's fan site and radio show for a living and has connections to people in the Raven's organization.

Bass

The bass guitar has been used in almost all music since the 1950s, replacing the upright bass which used to be used in music. It is a cool sounding low-octave instrument. It is primarily used to set a beat, but it can be used as a soloing instrument. It is used as a soloing instrument in fusion, jazz, and funk. Famous bassists include Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Wings, Sting of the Police, and Gene Simmons of Kiss.

The Beatles

The Beatles were almost indisputably the greatest and most influential band of all time. They had many firsts, including the first concept album of all time, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. They were also the band that changed the experience of a concert forever. Before the Beatles, there was no excitement during a concert. Unfortunately, the sound systems of the time could not keep up with the noise produced by the crowd so they stopped touring after going to Candlestick Park in 1966. The Beatles explored all different kinds of music from pop music to psychedelic rock. Artists today who have claimed they are inspired by the Beatles include Blink 182, Oasis and many more.

The Banjo

The banjo is a stringed instrument developed during African times. Despite its African roots, the banjo has become known as an instrument used in country and bluegrass music. Famous artists that have played the banjo include Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett and Brian Patrick Carroll, more commonly known as Buckethead.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was the premier band during the 70s and is considered one of the best of all time. They are considered the first heavy metal band. Their fourth album Led Zeppelin IV is one of the best of all time containing such greats as Misty Mountain Hop, Black Dog, and the song that is considered by many the best of all time, Stairway to Heaven. Their guitarist Jimmy Page is often said to be the best guitarist of all time.

Candlestick Park 1966

At Candlestick Park in 1966, the last Beatles concert ever would be experienced. The concert was only 33 minutes long and did not even sell out the stadium. Nearly 20,000 seats were left unsold. The Beatles had grown tired of doing concerts because they could not even hear themselves while they were performing.

Top 10 Songs of the 1990s

10. Pearl Jam - Jeremy
9. Foo Fighters - Everlong
8. Blink 182 - Dammit
7. Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?
6. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
5. Third Eye Blind - Jumper
4. Pearl Jam - Alive
3. Nine Days - Absolutely (Story of a Girl)
2. Semisonic - Closing Time
1. Oasis - Wonderwall

Bose QuietComfort 3

These new headphones greatly reduce the noise you hear around you. They work great on air planes to reduce what you hear of the air conditioning system. Since you can't hear what's around you, you can listen to your music at a lower volume to keep from damaging your ear drums.

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/

Dream Studio

My dream studio would have a lounge with a pool table, an air hockey table and a big screen TV. The studio itself would have a comfortable at home feeling with couches to make the artists feel more comfortable. It would be a studio for music production with good sound equipment. It would be located somewhere warm and tropical so when you need to relax you can go to the beach.

The Who

The Who is one of the best rock bands of all time. Some of their best songs include Behind Blue Eyes, Won't Get Fooled Again, and Baba O'Riley. Presently they are still touring and performing. They are one of the few classic rock bands still around. Guitarist Pete Townshend is best known for his electric, exciting performance. They were one of many popular bands that performed at Woodstock.

Liverpool 1960

At the beginning of the 1960s, the biggest popular music band of all time was formed: The Beatles. Over the next ten years, they would go from performing in a small club called the Cavern to performing on national American television on the Ed Sullivan Show to becoming the most famous band of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles

Top 5 Rock Albums of the 1990s

5. 311 - Transistor
4. Blink 182 - Enema of the State
3. Nirvana - Nevermind
2. Pearl Jam - Ten
1. Green Day - Dookie

Sitar

The sitar is a string instrument that has been used in Hindu classical music since the Middle Ages. It started to be used in rock music in the 1960s. The Beatles' George Harrison used the instrument in Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Love You To, The Inner Light and Within You Without You. The instrument was also used in Paint It Black by the Rolling Stones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitar

Pearl Jam

Accused of being a cash-in on the alternative rock explosion in the early 1990s, Pearl Jam has proved critics wrong through their refusal to change their style since its inception. Pearl Jam is widely considered one of the best rock bands of the 1990s. They still continue to make albums, their most recent being the 2009 album Backspacer. Pearl Jam has outlasted the trend of the 1990s and has continued to make unpopular decisions to keep themselves from being mainstream.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Jam

Seattle Washington; 1942

With his father in the Army, Johnny Allen Hendrix was born. He would later be renamed James Marshall Hendrix in honor of his deceased brother, but he would become world famous as Jimi Hendrix, the man widely considered the best guitarist of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix

Top 10 Albums of the 1970s

10. Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
9. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
8. Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic
7. Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
6. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III
5. Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
4. Pink Floyd - The Wall
3. The Who - Who's Next
2. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV
1. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing bass frequencies. It is used to boost the bass performances of a regular audio system. They're usually found in cars, but can be used on most sound systems including home systems and in concerts.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd was a progressive rock band formed in the 1960s known most famously for their three concept albums: Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and the Wall. The band started off as a psychedelic rock band but started to become a progressive rock band after the album The Meddle and singer Syd Barrett started to become mentally ill. Roger Waters took over as the leader of the group and started to create the concept albums that made the band widely considered to be one of the best of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd

My Top 10 Albums

These are my top 10 rock albums of the 1960s.

1. The Beatles - Rubber Soul
2. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced
3. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour
5. The Beatles - The White Album
6. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I
7. Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed
8. The Beatles - Abbey Road
9. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
10. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II