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January 30, 2006
Friendly Establishments in Winnipeg, MB, CAN.
A list of establishments and their website addresses (where applicable) that support independent music.
Buffalo Bills Saloon - Information
Central Hotel - Information
Piccadilly Pub & Eatery - Information
Note: This list is subject to change. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry this list can serve only as a guide. New information on the status of any of the following establishments is more than welcome: info@themusicalrevolution.com
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January 25, 2006
Angel Poetry: TAI CHI IN THE PARK
doing tai chi in the park
is so relaxing
listening to the singing
of the birds
watching ducks and geese
float by
brings such calmness
to my soul
friends smile and move
so slowly
going from one position
to the next
flexing my sore muscles
and reaching for the sky
is nirvana to me
cars pass by and slow
down to watch
as we move like ballerinas
in a show
i feel so in tune with
my surroundings
mother nature
all around
blessed fall morning
you are a spiritual
release for meBack to top
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January 22, 2006
Downloading and the Creative "Collective SUBconciousness"
Conspiracy Theory #2
Collective: "...a group of individuals considered as a whole"
Creative: "To ba able to bring into being (para)."
Subconciousness: "Mental activities just below the threshold of conciousness."
(The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2004)
In "regular speak", The Creative "Collective Subconciousness" is:
1. Everybody's minds are plugged into one another.
2. Without knowing it we are all part of a big "mind pow wow". Together we determine trends, general attitudes; the future.
3. Artists (more specifically in this case, musicians) are "hardwired" into this "mind-mainframe". They are better able to take ideas from it (youth may also be a factor). We call this "inspiration".
Note: This theory IS out there, I'm sure. Unfortunately, Google = $, not theory.
If the creation of music was thought to be a byproduct of everone's mind working together, how would that reflect on today's music industry?
In essence, they would be bottling up "our" musical ideas and selling them back to us :S. Assuming that this were true, maybe it should be legal to download "our" music for free.
Today, musicians perform live, the industry sells songs and we pirate that music via the internet. The fact that musicians in good concience have difficulty selling us "our" music, businessmen have no problem with it and we are taking the music back all serve to support a theory of a "collective subconciousness". The most aware feel guilty, the least aware feel no guilt and the rest of us feel cheated. Still, one can't deny that nothing is free, but what should we be selling?
Before we proceed to write off the music industry as idea bandits, maybe we should look at other industries. As a person of this planet, do we not own the planet? It's all ours (within reason). If this is so, how can any industry sell us anything? Perhaps every industry is just delivering what's ours to us. Maybe we are simply paying that industry for it's service of that delivery, not the product itself. This line of thinking seems to excuse the music industry; in fact, it justifies it wholly. It is this writer's opinion that in order to settle this argument, we should poll everybody. Would we pay the forestry industry to bring us wood for furniture? Would we pay the pharmaceutical industry to turn our chemicals into life saving drugs? Should we pay a musical industry to steal our collective ideas and sell them back to us as product? A little?
The idea of everyone's brains composing music together would seem a little more than radical if it weren't for the fact that the present day music industry seems to reflect it. The artists, those the most "plugged in", aren't (for the most part) really selling music as product. They play it live and people who wish, pay to see them perform. The artists act as a vehical for the creative "collective subconciousness". On the other hand, industry execs (those less "plugged in") openly resell "our" ideas back to us. Ignorance is bliss?
If we accept a creative "collective subconciousness" , then, perhaps shareware does make the most sense after all. All of those with a computer can download music for free, with the understanding that they make it available to all others; all those who had a hand (or mind) in making it. If this were held to be true then the only concern would be that everybody should have access to this shareware and the music.
Finally, the idea that we all create art collectively WOULD be devistating to today's music industry. Making a living in music would become almost impossible. Modern day industry thrives on product. Collective ideas are tough to sell as product. But. A live act or show is saleable. Music derived from a "collectice subconciousness" is a great marketing tool; it is a great way to attract people to new ideas/ways of thinking. Those who truly immerse themselves in the inspiration and creation of music could make a living as a sort of musical "idea ambassador". The music industry, however depreciated, may just end up back in the hands of those who truly love music; those willing to give their life to it.
Could this theory actually be out there? Are there regular/non artistic people who feel that they should be able to download "their" music for free, even though someone invested a lot of money in pirating those communal ideas and packaging them for the public? Bet on it! You can find them amongst artists themselves, shareware participants and music fanatics. Are they right? Who knows? As an artist myself, I am more than a little worried. How will "I" survive? But. Should they have to change for me?
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January 20, 2006
Indiepool - Graphic Design for Your Band's Website
Looking to get your band online? Looking to update your band's current website? Consider Indiepool:
Consider low cost - Less than the price of manufacturing 500 CDs.
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For more info, check: http://www.indiepool.com/customsites
Or call: 1-888-88-INDIE toll-free anytime.
For more (TheMusicalRevolution.Com) information about Indiepool check: HERE - scroll down to the Mar.27/05 entry entitled, "Indie Pool - Independent Music Distribution and Much More". This article offers an objective look at them and suggests what an artist might consider before enlisting their services.
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January 17, 2006
Concert Dates: Canada
The Maykings w/ Paul Bellows & Dead Canadas & John Guliak & the New Lougans
Wed.Jan.18/06 @ The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton.
Minque w/ Seasonstream & The Dunes
Thur.Jan.19/06[22:00] @ Sneaky Dee's, Toronto.
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January 15, 2006
ISME - The International Society for Music Education
"The International Society for Music Education was formed at a conference convened by UNESCO in 1953 'to stimulate music education as an integral part of general education'. This has been ISME's main concern over the past decades and continues to be our most important source of motivation. In the years that followed its formation, ISME gradually evolved to what it is today: a worldwide service platform for music educators who want their profession to be taken seriously by educators in other disciplines, by politicians and policy makers, by international organisations that promote culture, education, conservation and durable development of cultural heritage."
The ISME Official Website - http://www.isme.org/
Discover more [official website]: http://www.isme.org/article/articleview/10/1/1/
Become a member. Become an advocate for music education worldwide: http://www.isme.org/application
The only way to know if these organizations are truly legitimate is to share our experiences and knowledge of them. Your Comments would be greatly appreciated.
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January 12, 2006
Poetry by Cara: All of Me
Holding my heart in an oh so gentle grasp
This has become your service to me
Undo the chain lock, open the door wide...
Let me pass through the threshold, so I can see where your passions lie.
Let me in so I can look through your hypnotic eyes and understand your motivation.
I understand but a shred of your agenda
But my love for the whole of you consumes all of me.
I'm only yours my dear..
I'll be ever true and cavalier
Little do you know I'll soar past your expectations.
You might have held me all wrong in the past...
Now you just hold all of me
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January 09, 2006
Concert Dates: Toronto, Canada
Minque w/ Radical Dudez, Transient Noise, & Endsville
Wed.Jan.11/06[23:00] @ The Horseshoe Tavern.
Vote for Freeride
The London Music Awards. Vote in the Rock Category.
Check out the Freeride website.
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January 04, 2006
Poetry by Angel: Christmas Past
Part 2 of Angel's holiday offerings. Thanks my friend.
most of my life
christmas been a
bummer
sadness for the
loved one's
that didn't care
remorse for past
sins,
somethin changed this
christmas
i woke up
realized how much
i have
not what i don't have
looked at my man
sleeping next to me
he been such a tower
of strength
loving me no matter
what
got a warm home
lots of good food
close and true
friends
who needs the rest?
the anger, resentment
and fear,
i'm cutting ya lose
old memories
just reminising
about how good
it be
Copyright: 05, Angel.
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