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Being real — When 50 bars of “drum solo” is 52 bars too many — the full-stymie of musical groove following inevitable devolution into full-swing drum-batting, or: Anti-Musical Foibles — Is it kind of like rock-climbing with farm equipment?

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Steve Gadd: Signed, Sealed Delivered – Switzerland – 1989 #stevegadd #drumsolo #drummerworld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tXh8B2qyRw I’m not “picking on” or singling out Steve Gadd; there are countless examples.  Gadd and many other soloists are professional masters beyond reproach.  I expect nearly no one will agree with if even understand the point I’m addressing — but I think screaming is not … Read more

George Martin Discusses The Beatles Albums

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8IgMVPT1w       George Martin, often referred to as the “Fifth Beatle,” played a crucial role in shaping the sound of The Beatles’ albums as their producer. Throughout his career, Martin has discussed The Beatles’ albums in various interviews, documentaries, and writings, offering insights into the band’s creative process, recording techniques, and the … Read more

Economy of the Ether: Early Radio History and the Commodification of Music

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The early history of radio is an absorbing and complex saga. Often told from the narrative perspective of its inventors, technical milestones, or regulatory developments, little has been written about the commercial history of early radio and its influence on the commodification of music. Using a theoretical framework of commodification based upon the concepts of … Read more

10 Famous lawsuits in music history

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“ queen took 50 percent , suge took 60 percent … I fuckin owe money when that shit gets played “ – uncle vanny https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_KJSSQ8vANk   Another https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9_kcDexa7jA   Future Spiderman theme song — https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rRil9oflcrA     CGPT Certainly! Here are 10 famous lawsuits in music history: 1. **George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” Plagiarism Lawsuit … Read more

A million views on youtube earns $1,250 — Rick Beato: I Confronted the People That BLOCKED My Video (Rant)

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Of Beato’s 750 youtube videos (original content): 250 are demonetized, the top/best 1/3rd of his videos. 465 copyright claims, 43 blocks (forced removals of his videos).   A million views of a youtube video earns $1,250