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My Next Read: She Can Really Lay It Down: 50 Rebels, Rockers, and Musical Revolutionaries

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Sep 2, 2019

My Next Read: She Can Really Lay It Down: 50 Rebels, Rockers, and Musical Revolutionaries

The artists in “She Can Really Lay It Down: 50 Rebels, Rockers, and Musical Revolutionaries” defied genre and social convention to shape the music industry as we know it. But many of these incredible musicians have been overlooked or cast in supporting roles in their own stories simply because they are women. Until now. Author and illustrator Rachel Frankel shines a spotlight on 50 groundbreaking musicians through vivid portraits and heartfelt biographies that bring each icon to life on the page. Featuring an exposed spine designed to look like the neck of a guitar, this book pays homage to the rock goddesses who shredded, sang, and stormed the stage with ferocity and passion, inspiring a whole new generation of fearless, talented performers.

She Can Really Lay it Down, Rachel Frankel

Meet 50 women who rocked… in every sense of the word.

This book shines a spotlight on incredible women– some well known and some not well known enough– who have made invaluable contributions to the music industry.


Sister Rosetta Tharpe Pioneer of mid-twentieth century music, meshing spiritual lyrics, blues melodies, and rhythmic guitar work.	Sheila E. American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer who is nicknamed the “Queen of Percussion.”	Janet Weiss Regarded as one of the best drummers of all time by publications like Rolling Stone and NME.	Carol Kaye One of the most widely heard bass players in the history of recorded music.

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Photo Gallery: Magic! with Jon Vinyl at Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition

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Sep 1, 2019

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Photo Gallery: Magic! with Jon Vinyl at Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com

The Coolest Watches To Buy For A Musician

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Sep 1, 2019

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Everyone knows that musicians can be a picky bunch! Either the rider didn’t have their favorite brand of sparkling water, they’re on take #147 for that guitar solo, or simply won’t go on stage unless they’re wearing their lucky socks! Whatever the case may be, musicians are often perfectionists, which means they won’t settle for second-best when it comes to anything… and by anything, we also mean the gifts they receive.

Have a musical friend or loved one with a birthday coming up and no idea what to get? Well, even if they asked for a $25,000 Game of Thrones Fender guitar, you might want to get them something a bit smaller and more affordable… like a watch. Now, this doesn’t have to imply that they’re also late (there’s always one to band practice), but it’s still a cool, stylish, and useful gift to get for the musician in your life. However, we know that not any old watch will do, so get them a watch especially for musicians!

Probably the most metal watch in the world

Know someone who’s into thrash metal, with long hair and always dressing in black? Then there’s no watch more perfect than a Nixon/Metallica watch. The famous metal band recently teamed up with Nixon to create a truly epic range of wristwatches. You’ll have your choice of a few album covers displayed on the watch dial, combined with a black metallic strap and even a guitar as the watch hand in a few cases. There are a few artist/watch partnerships out there, but Metallica and Nixon have combined to create a truly cool watch that’s actually wearable.

A watch for the future

This option might be a tad more expensive, but perhaps you could combine it into a birthday and Christmas present for the next few years! The Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 is a smartwatch that doesn’t necessarily look like one, which is great if the person you’re buying for hates the futuristic look of something like an Apple Watch. While the features like Maps, customizable dials, and a rechargeable battery are all pretty useful, the option of being able to store tracks on the watch and listen to them via Bluetooth headphones is definitely the most exciting part for a musician. If you think this is too expensive brand new, then try getting one second-hand online and maybe you’ll get lucky with a good price.

Finally… a watch you can actually play

For any musician, it can be hugely frustrating to think of an amazing melody but have nowhere to record it until you get home to your guitar or keyboard. Well, that is until we heard about the Audioweld Synthwatch. A little chunky for some, but this is nevertheless a keyboard synthesizer on your wrist. It even comes with its own sequencer, which means you can record and tweak all the sounds you play. It displays the time as any digital watch does, but if you’re after something with a bit more pizazz, then it’s hard to beat this musical watch.

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor on The Cure

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Sep 1, 2019

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I grew up in a small town—small town USA, Mercer, Pennsylvania to be precise, where there was nothing to look at but cornfields. It was a primitive time, long before the miracle of the internet arrived to devalue our wonderful art form. Even pre-MTV, with nothing to listen to on the radio and nothing to do but dream and escape.

When I left home, it was time for the big city—in my case the big city of Cleveland. And everything changed. It was the mid-’80s, and just being able to tune into college radio made my head explode with limitless possibilities. This was my baptism into the world of alternative and underground music—the sounds that informed what Nine Inch Nails would eventually become.

One of the most important aspects of being swept away by this tidal wave of music was getting to hear the Cure for the first time. Immediately, this band struck a deep chord in me. The first album I heard was Head on the Door, and I hadn’t heard anything like it before. And a lot of darkness I felt in my head was coming back at me through the speakers and it blew my mind. It was like this music was written just for me. Now I’ve struggled my whole life feeling like I don’t fit or belong anywhere, kind of like right now. Hearing this, I suddenly felt connected and no longer quite so alone in the world. That’s one of the things I find so unique and special about the power of music.

It wasn’t just the sound or the words or the presentation—all of it was anchored by the most exquisite of instruments—Robert Smith’s voice. That voice, capable of such a range of emotion from an expression for rage, sorrow, and despair to beauty, frailty, and joy. It might sound naive but until I heard The Head on the Door, I just didn’t realize it was possible to write about such difficult and profound ideas, but do it in the context of successful songs that might even get played on the radio, challenging norms from the inside.

Quite understandably, most musicians tend to differ from their carefully cultivated personas to one degree or another. As far as I can tell, Robert Smith is that rarest of things—a 100 percent authentically Robert Smith kind of person who lives a 100 percent authentically Robert Smith kind of life. He used that to create a completely self-contained world. It’s a sound, it’s a look, it’s a vibe, it’s an aesthetic that the fans get to visit and immerse themselves in whenever they like. It’s a custom world for anyone who has ever dreamed of escape.

Elton John Details The Making Of “Tiny Dancer” Back In 1970

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Sep 1, 2019

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In 1970, Elton John introduced and explained the structure of a new song he was working on with his musical partner Bernie Taupin. They would call it Tiny Dancer. The song’s lyrics were inspired by Taupin’s first visit to the US in 1970, and were intended to capture the spirit of California, where he found the women he met highly contrasted with those who he had known in his home country of England. Later, Taupin stated in a 1973 interview in Rolling Stone that the song is about Maxine Feibelman, his wife at the time.

Isolated Drum Tracks Of Dennis Davis, David Bowie’s Drummer, As Explained By Producer Tony Visconti

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Aug 31, 2019

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Isolated Drum Tracks Of Dennis Davis, David Bowie’s Drummer, As Explained By Producer Tony Visconti

The HD Projects is very proud to present the first in a series of video’s featuring our interview with world-famous music producer, Tony Visconti.

The interview took place in 2018. Tony generously and comprehensively answered our questions. He provided a lot of information and insight into the music he and David Bowie made, and the times they shared with drummer Dennis Davis.

As part of the interview, Tony provided some unique Bowie track breakdowns, to illustrate how important Dennis Davis drumming was to the sound of Bowie’s groundbreaking late 70’s music.

One such was of Look Back in Anger – the classic Bowie rocker from his 1979 album, Lodger. It is a track dominated by Dennis Davis’ drums, and is rightly regarded as one Dennis’ signature tracks with Bowie.

Dennis’ drum tracks for Lodger were in all likelihood recorded at Mountain Studios in Switzerland, in September 1978, during the break in Bowie’s Isolar II World Tour.

On Tony’s breakdown for The HD Projects, vocals and lead instruments are stripped away to fully reveal the drumming, and a previously unidentified Dennis Davis conga drum track, subtly hidden in the mix.

In places, elements of the original track, including Bowie’s vocal, have been mixed back to add context and enjoyment to the video.

Listen To “You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love)”, The Last Song John Lennon Ever Recorded

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Aug 31, 2019

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On November 14, 1980, John Lennon recorded three rough songs at the apartment he shared with Yoko Ono in New York City’s The Dakota apartments. “You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love)” was the last demo he recorded before he was murdered on December 8, 1980 outside his home. The appearance of ‘Serve Yourself’ is interesting indeed, as it shows that John was evidently still considering it for eventual release. ‘Real Love’ perhaps excluded, it certainly was the song he put most work into during the 1979—80 period. Also making an appearance is a brief, taped over vocal rap “pop is the name of the game”. It’s odd that aside from guitar overdubs for ‘Walking On Thin Ice’ in early December, this would actually be Lennon’s last musical (if it can be so termed) work laid on tape.

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Why The Beatles’ “I’m Looking Through You” Might Be Their Messiest Song

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Aug 30, 2019

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With unexplained sounds, disappearing instruments, and a somewhat mysterious lineage, “I’m Looking Through You” might unintentionally be the messiest song that the Beatles officially released. \\

Watch A Clip From The Upcoming Linda Ronstadt Doc “The Sound Of My Voice”

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Aug 30, 2019

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Since bursting onto the music scene in 1967, Linda Ronstadt has been an icon for more than 50 years. Her extraordinary vocal range and ambition created unforgettable songs across rock, pop, country, folk ballads, American standards, classic Mexican music and soul. As the most popular female recording artist of the 1970s – with songs like “You’re No Good,” “When Will I Be Loved,” and “Blue Bayou”—Ronstadt filled huge arenas and produced an astounding eleven Platinum albums. Ronstadt was the first artist to top the Pop, Country, and R&B charts simultaneously, she won 10 Grammy ® Awards on 26 nominations and attained a level of stardom the Tucson native never could have imagined.

In LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, Ronstadt is our guide through her early years of singing Mexican canciones with her family; her folk days with the Stone Poneys; and her reign as the “rock queen” of the ‘70s and early ’80s. She was a pioneer for women in the male-dominated music industry; a passionate advocate for human rights, and had a high-profile romance with California Governor Jerry Brown. Ultimately, her singing voice was stilled by illness and forced her into retirement but her music and influence remain as timeless as ever. With moving performance footage and appearances by friends and collaborators including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne, LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE celebrates an artist whose desire to share the music she loved made generations of fans fall in love with her — and the sound of her voice.

LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE begins airing on September 6, 2019.

That Time Mister Rogers Cut A Vinyl Record On His Show

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Aug 30, 2019

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On the May 3, 1972 episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the host introduced us young ‘uns to a very special item called a Rek-O-Kut Disc Recorder, a handy device that made it very easy for anyone to cut a vinyl record at home. Using a blank vinyl record, he uses the machine to create a record of himself singing It’s You I Like.

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