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Welcome, Lovers Of All Kinds Of Music
Welcome, lovers of all kinds music!
There are so many aspects, genres and areas of music, it is a task just to know where to begin.
In future issues we will delve into many facets of music - past and present, such as: Composing, Performing. Recording, Cultural and so much more!
As a singer and songwriter, I have been involved with all aspects of music from performing and recording to behind the scenes of booking agencies and stage work over decades.
The expanse and diversity of music itself is infinite. The people I have met, the experiences I have had has been an amazing journey. There are so many stories to tell.
And, as always, music constantly changes and evolves.
This issue we look back at music over the past 100 years. The influencers and the marvels of technology that sculpted music up to the present day.
So hang on as we take you for a tour of what drives and stirs the emotions of all people on the planet - music!
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Music Archives - Blasts From The Past!
Music has rapidly evolved over the last 100 years or so. The list of compositions, advancements and creations are almost endless. In this issue we only scratch the surface to present a few of the brands that have brought life to music to so many.
JBL - Sound Systems From The 1970's
The 1970's became the decade that established JBL as a preeminent manufacturer in the professional sound industry.
Double Button Carbon Ring Microphone - Antique Outings
A 1920’s or 1930’s double button carbon ring microphone. It looked absolutely gorgeous with springs intact, a stand and authentic cord.
Marshall History - marshall.com
Marshall has been celebrated by some of the world’s greatest bands and musicians including: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash, Oasis, Muse, Gorillaz and Bring Me The Horizon. We can be seen on tour with artists like Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar and Lana Del Rey. However, none of this would be possible without founder and revolutionary, Jim Marshall OBE and his son Terry.
Vintage Ludwig Snare Drums - Vintage Ludwig Drums - Vintage Ludwig Drum History
View the variety of memorable Ludwig drum badges, beginning from the early 1900's.
Gibson ES-5 guitar Gibson ES5 switchmaster guitar electric archtop vintage 1949 to 1962
Second fanciest archtop by Gibson, just behind the L-5c. Made as a fully electric version of the L-5c. A maple plywood top was used (instead of solid spruce) to limit feedback.
Roland Super JX-10 - Still a Great Keyboard 35 Years On.
This Week's Blast From The Past Roland Super JX-10 (I've still got mine).
A Brief History of the Minimoog Part I - YouTube
Follow the life of the Minimoog Synthesizer from its inception through its prolific contributions to popular music throughout the last 4 decades.ini
The Carvin Museum - 1979 Guitar Player Carvin VT112
Some articles from the Carvin Musical Instruments Museum.