Recently there has been a difference of opinion between the government and the internet service providers (ISP) over the regulation of illegal downloading. The government is trying to pass the Digital Economy Bill to combat internet piracy.
According to the bill, the service providers will be required to take measures to regulate illegal downloader. ISPs would be asked to track the offenders and send them warning letters. If the users continue to violate the law even after repeated warnings, then their internet service would be discontinued.
However this bill has faced opposition by the ISP s and consumer rights groups since it is difficult to identify the user responsible for illegal downloads, even if the IP address is known.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights has approved of the government’s measures to combat illegal piracy and has recommended more decisive moves to protect the rights of creators. However, the committee has asked Ofcom for clarity on the rules, for instance the comprehensive definition of “a repeat offender”.
After the review, the committee reported that the bill proposed by the government, will not significantly impact the individual internet users’ right to privacy and their right to freedom of expression. Any impact will be limited and can be accepted in order to stop copyright violation.
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Elvis Presley is still the king of rock n’ roll. But some of the things “the King” said about his success might surprise his audience.
For example, Elvis once said, “I never expected to be anyone important.”
Imagine that!
Of his singing career, Elvis said that he liked “to sing ballads the way Eddie Fisher does and the way Perry Como does. But the way I’m singing now is what makes the money.”
He also said, “I learned how important it is to entertain people and give them a reason to come and watch you play.”
Elvis always seemed surprised by his own success. “When I got outta high school, I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis.”
He also sai, “Man, that record came out and was real big in Memphis. They started playing it, and it got real big. Don’t know why-the lyrics had no meaning.”
The King never took his success for granted either. Elvis felt that, “The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year.”
Fans know Elvis took a break from his career to serve time in the Army. This is what he had to say about the army: “After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake.”
And also, “The army teaches boys to think like men.”
Of making the movie GI Blues, Elvis said, “The next thing I knew, I was out of the service and making movies again. My first picture was called, GI Blues. I thought I was still in the army.”
The King was also a philosopher. Some of the philosophical sayings of the King?
“Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.”
“Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.”
“I’m trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It’s so easy to get turned.”
“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.”
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They are best remembered as possibly one of the most acclaimed and influential mod groups of the 1960s, with hit songs such as “Itchycoo Park”, “Lazy Sunday”, “All or Nothing” and their number one concept album Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. They later evolved into one of the UK’s most successful psychedelic acts before disbanding in 1969.
Small Faces was a rock group from East London, England, heavily influenced by American rhythm and blues. The group was founded in 1965 by members Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston (replaced by Ian McLagan). They are also sometimes referred to as The Small Faces. There are Small Faces dvd packages that are still popular with fans today.
Lead singer/guitarist Steve Marriott’s formal background was on the stage; as a young teenager, he’d auditioned for and won the part of the Artful Dodger in the Lionel Bart musical Oliver! Marriott was earning his living at a music shop when he made the acquaintance of Ronnie Lane (bass, backing vocals), who had formed a band called the Pioneers, which included drummer Kenney Jones. Lane invited Marriott to jam with his band at a show they were playing at a local club — the gig was a disaster, but out of that show the group members decided to turn their talents toward American R&B. The band — with Marriott now installed permanently and Jimmy Winston recruited on organ — cast its lot with a faction of British youth known as the mods, stylish posers (and arch enemies of the leather-clad rockers, sometimes with incredibly violent results) who, among their other attributes, affected a dandified look and a fanatical embrace of American R&B.
They are also widely acknowledged as being one of the biggest original influences on the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
Despite the fact they were together just four years, the Small Faces’ music output from the mid to late sixties remains among the most acclaimed British mod and psychedelic music of that era. All Music Guide refers to them as “The best English band never to make it big in America.” In 1996, they were belatedly awarded the Ivor Novello Outstanding Contribution to British Music “Lifetime Achievement” award.
According to Wikipedia Dictionary, “”Rapping, the rhythmic delivery of rhymes, is one of the four central elements of hip-hop culture. Rap can be delivered over a beat or over human beatboxing. A rapper may also perform a capella without any accompaniment. Due to its increasing popularity, rapping has also been assimilated into other musical forms.”"
Rap serves as the voice of a community; it is a vehicle for expressing resentment and hardship, as individuals often don’t have access to mainstream media. Its history is allied with the defiant stance of its creators, who portray themselves within a subjugated context. Since sex and violence sell, there are artists who employ rap for monetary gains. However, critics who dismiss rap as offensive deny the voice of a community that may be offensive, in that they themselves feel slighted.
The early practitioners of rap were first- or second-generation Americans of Caribbean descent. Herc and Hollywood are accredited with introducing the Jamaican style of cutting and mixing into the musical culture of the Bronx. While he was cutting with two turntables, Herc would perform with the mic; his parties gained popularity and were often recorded; duplicate tapes flooded the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, spawning similar acts. Among the new breed of DJs was Afrika Bambaataa, the first Black Muslim rapper. By using rock records, he took rap beyond black youth culture.
In 1979, the first rap records appeared: “King Tim III” and “Rapper’s Delight”. During the mid-1980s, rap moved from the fringes of hip-hop culture to the mainstream music industry, as white musicians embraced the new genre. In 1986, rap reached the Top 10 on the Billboard pop charts with “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” and “Walk This Way”. In the late 1980s, a segment of rap became politicized. Alongside political rap came gangsta rap, which glamorized the outlaw lifestyle. Today, however, rap has become eclectic and exhibits a capacity to draw from any musical form.
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This article is about how to avoid guitar practice burnout - something that happens to all of us from time to time!
Yep it’s true. Many of us at one time or another has experienced those “blah” days where the last thing we want to do is pick up our guitar and practice. But don’t fret! Here you’ll discover valuable little tidbits to help keep you motivated with learning and practicing guitar, so let’s get started…
How to Avoid Guitar Practice Burnout:
1) Enjoy the process of learning guitar.
This sounds basic, but often beginner guitarist’s will focus on negative aspects about their guitar playing skill level. Instead of “beating yourself up” remember that all professional guitarists started off just like you. The truth is that learning guitar takes time, patience and practice.
As a beginner, you should not try to learn to play guitar too quickly. Why? In trying to learn guitar too quickly you’ll risk increased muscle tension which can actually reduce your guitar playing ability.
So slow and steady guitar lessons will benefit you best for long-term success.
2) Use the quality guitar learning methods.
Many people find that learning to play guitar using traditional methods is too difficult, overwhelming and time consuming. And because of this difficulty, many people give up on their dreams of learning to play guitar because the guitar learning techniques were inadequate.
Luckily though, now days you can get online guitar lessons that teach a new and revolutionary way to learn guitar that produces fast and effective results. These new guitar lesson techniques make learning guitar fun and easy. So, if learning guitar using traditional guitar methods is too difficult, or causing you too much frustration, know that there are new and improved ways to learn guitar that work extremely well.
3) Learn to practice guitar at your pace.
In learning to play guitar, you’ll discover that some days you’re more motivated than other days.
For example, some days you’ll feel like playing the guitar for hours on end, and at other times, you’ll only want to practice guitar for a few minutes. This is normal and if it’s one of your “off days” allow yourself to enjoy a break from a long practice section without feeling guilty.
4) Look to others for inspiration.
One of the best motivators in trying to achieve any goal, like learning guitar, is to look to other people for help and assistance. Consider joining a musicians group and online music forums where you can share tips, successes and troubles with other guitarists online.
Chances are, there will be another guitar player who has had the same problem you’re facing who can give you great
advice. Learning how other people achieved their guitar playing success, and the pitfalls they incountered along the way (and how to avoid them), will help tremendously to inspire and motivate you along the way while learning guitar.
The #1 Reason Beginner Guitarists Give-Up:
The biggest reason many people new to learning guitar give-up is because they loose the JOY of learning to play guitar. Why? Many beginner guitarists are excited about their new hobby, and this excitement causes many people to rush into trying to play their first song as quickly as possible.
However by not FIRST taking the time to learn proper guitar basics, usually results in increased playing difficulties and frustration. And frustration is what eventually leads many beginners to give-up on their dreams of playing the guitar.
But don’t worry! By following the tips above, you’ll be well ahead of most people learning to play guitar.
Remember, to avoid practice burnout, it’s critical learn to play guitar at a consistent pace, allow yourself breaks from playing guitar as needed, and keep yourself motivated by seeking out other guitarists for help and inspiration.
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People from all over the Southeast swarmed the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach this weekend for the 16th annual George’s Music Springing the Blues Festival. The three day yearly event just keeps getting bigger and better with such internationally acclaimed blues artists as the Kelly Bell Band from Baltimore, Joe Bonamassa, Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band, and Jacksonville’s own boy wonder, Eric Steckel.
An estimated crowd of 40,000 descended on this beachfront community for a weekend of fun in the sun, and the weather couldn’t have been better. With temperatures in the low 80’s, beachgoers arrived early to frolic in the sand and surf while watching the kids and the pros tear up our small but proud 2-3 footers in the Aqua East Surfing the Blues Contest.
Kicking off the festivities at 5 pm on Friday was Regi Blue, followed by Sean Costello and Shane Dwight, delighting the audience with their mix of traditional blues and jazz favorites. Friday’s headliner was The Howl, a wailing blues band from Boston Ma.
After hour’s jam sessions across the street at the Seawalk Hotel, and the Atlantic Theatres all the way in Atlantic Beach kept Blues lovers loving it till the wee hours. At Freebird Live, artists performed in an intimate concert setting each evening, topping it off with one of Jacksonville’s favorite bands, Mofro on Sunday night.
At the western edge of the festival grounds, surrounded by kids jumping around on inflatables, bungi jumping and rock climbing, artists that had just or were going to perform on the main stage, used the west stage to get up close and personal. Eric Steckel delighted fans on Saturday with an “unplugged” version of his latest and greatest. Roger Hurricane Wilson roamed the crowd, and on Sunday Dr. Hector performed a Blues Tribute to former band member Dru Lombar.
Getting the crowd going Saturday afternoon, The Kelly Bell Band showed why they were named the best Mid Atlantic Regional Blues Band for 9 straight years. Headliner Joe Bonamassa, voted BluesWax 2005 artist of the year, put on a riveting concert to a full crowd dancing to the music under a crescent moon in the dark.
Sunday saw the advent of daylight savings time and more sun! Returning from last year, the ever popular Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band got things moving with their colorful clothing choices and unique musical style and showmanship. The Eric Steckel Band, featuring fifteen year old “Blues Boy Wonder” Eric Steckel, took the stage at 5:30 showcasing this guy’s amazing talent and presence on stage. Closing out this years Springing the Blues Festival, was Blues great Lee Roy Parnell, laying it back with the tradition of what the Blues is all about.
As one of Jacksonville Beaches’ top events, George’s Music Springing the Blues Festival brings the people in from all over, filling hotels and crowding the streets each and every year. Congratulations and thanks to the producers of this years show for bringing in some quality talent - the best Blues you can get!
Jacksonville native Michael Talbert lives, works, and plays in Jax Beach. Get an online tour of his hometown at http://JaxBeach-Pier.com. To view a slide show of the event, visit http://jaxbeach-pier.com/bluesgallery/phpslideshow.php.
You probably remember those dreaded aptitude tests in school. You know,
those tests that revealed your abilities to perform certain tasks?
Well, it’s time to stop dreaming, and put your desire to learn music to the test.
The desire for music is within you, but do you really have what it takes to learn to read music? Discover your own musical capabilities below.
Musical Talent or Not - Does it Matter?
You may not be able to read music right now. You most likely cannot pick up a flute, a guitar or a violin and play a beautiful melody. Even so, everyone around you is always saying how musically talented you are.
Perhaps you can memorize musical tunes on key upon hearing them, create an original song in your mind, or maybe even play an instrument or two without really knowing how to read the music. These are all indications of having natural musical talent.
But, do you have the potential to achieve music?
Even if you have none of the musical abilities above, you can still learn to read music.
Where “natural talent” doesn’t exist, learned musical skills can still be used to make beautiful music. Your love and desire for learning and achieving music is what will make the difference whether you have natural talent or not.
Think of your present career. If you pursued what you loved, you were able to
achieve the skill through learning, right? If you’re a typist, you learned to type.
If you’re a nurse, you went to nursing school.. If you’re a mechanic, you attended
a technical school to achieve this. To read music, you must learn it as well.
Question #1: Do I love music enough to learn how to read music and play a musical instrument?
Learning to Read Music for Adults
If you missed out on music lessons as a child or simply forgot what you
learned, it’s not too late to develop musical skills. Adults can learn to read
music. In truth, a person who has a real desire to learn might achieve more than a child who is being pushed to learn.
Why? As an adult, you already understand the great potential of having this skill. Having a passion for music will drive you to practice often and develop your skills quickly. Only those adults and children who have a desire to continue with music will actually achieve the skill for life!
Question #2: Are you willing to learn music and be dedicated to practice at this stage of your life?
A Goal for Your Music Skills
Another determining factor for learning to read music is your reason for
learning. There should be a goal in mind while developing this skill. Whether
it’s to play an instrument in church, at special gatherings or to have a career in
music, you should have a goal in mind.
With a goal, you’ll be pushed to learn even when you don’t feel like taking a lesson. This is similar to taking college courses.
You attend the classes because you must if you are going to have a successful
career in that field.
Question #3: Do you have a goal or reason for learning to read music?
If you answered “Yes” to all of the above, read the questions below.
Which instrument do I want to play?
If a skilled music teacher is not available, am I willing to teach myself through online training?
When my music lessons begin, can I dedicate at least 15 to 30 minutes per day to practice?
If you answered “Yes” to all these questions, you’re ready to pursue music
lessons.
Start developing your musical skills today to discover a life-long
treasure!
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Fender Stratocaster history begins with the man some people call the king of surf music. Dick Dale is the man who some believe invented surf music as early as the 1950’s. No, it wasn’t the Beach Boys. It was Dick Dale.
He had the musical assistance of Leo Fender, inventor of the Fender Stratocaster. Part of early Fender Stratocaster history includes the story of Leo Fender’s gift to Dick Dale of a Fender Stratocaster to use in his live performances. He wanted Dick to try the Fender Stratocaster - and the rest is history, as the saying goes.
Did he try that guitar! The Fender Stratocaster history at that point was one of taking abuse and living through it, as Dale beat that guitar, hurling loud raucous music into the night, and destroying forty nine different amps until one actually caught on fire. Stratocaster history that night including the entertaining Dick Dale using the right handed guitar for left-handed play, playing upside down and created all new sounds.
Leo, Freddy Fender and Dale joined forces to find new, more tolerable speakers and this was the beginning of heavy metal Fender Stratocaster. They approached a company that made speakers and asked that they design a fifteen-inch Fender Stratocaster speaker. This made Fender Stratocaster speaker history.
Fender history included the fact that Dick Dale became the first person to take the quiet guitar player image and transform her or him into a loud heavy metal entertainer.
Included in this portion of Fender history was Guitar Player Magazine, who as a result now referred to Dick Dale as the father of heavy metal. Stratocaster history, then, is about the transition from quiet soothing singalong surf music to the heavy metal sound of the sixties.
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