Kissed by Music http://blog.melodylab.com Musings and reflections on music production Wed, 09 May 2012 21:30:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en “Funky Valentine” remix in the top 5 at http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/09/funky-valentine-remix-in-the-top-5-at/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/09/funky-valentine-remix-in-the-top-5-at/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 21:30:24 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/09/funky-valentine-remix-in-the-top-5-at/ Folks - if you haven’t listened to my remix of Monster Taxi’s “Funky Valentine” you should head on to A.S.S.K Radio which currently has it on spot #5 in their top 20 rotation.

http://www.asskradio.com/assktop20.php

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/09/funky-valentine-remix-in-the-top-5-at/feed/ Top 40 - how to structure your next hit song http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/05/top-40-how-to-structure-your-next-hit-song/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/05/top-40-how-to-structure-your-next-hit-song/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 19:30:19 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/05/top-40-how-to-structure-your-next-hit-song/ Folks - I’m sharing with you a link to an insightful article about how the current Top 40 songs are structured with regards to the form and length. One interesting insight - it takes on average 45 seconds for a song to hit the chorus. Take note when you’re arranging your next hit! ;)

http://www.songwriting.net/blog/bid/103029/songwriting-tip-how-does-your-song-stack-up?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&goback=.gde_2668277_member_112888417

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/05/top-40-how-to-structure-your-next-hit-song/feed/ Poetry LP Coming Soon http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/04/poetry-lp-coming-soon/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/04/poetry-lp-coming-soon/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 02:58:22 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/04/poetry-lp-coming-soon/ Just wrapped up work on a 5-track LP of spoken poetry by Janet Karro. This was a challenging and satisfying experience to score five symphonic tracks to underscore the poetic beauty of the spoken work. Stay tuned for the release date!

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/05/04/poetry-lp-coming-soon/feed/ Memories http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/04/13/memories/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/04/13/memories/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:53:16 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/04/13/memories/ Hi folks - today I saw a post on a KODAK EXPRESS Facebook page listing a video with my music in it… Thought I’d share for memory sake ;).

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150959818158298

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/04/13/memories/feed/ Funky Valentine by Monster Taxi http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/01/20/funky-valentine-by-monster-taxi/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/01/20/funky-valentine-by-monster-taxi/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:19:40 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/01/20/funky-valentine-by-monster-taxi/

I recently had the pleasure to collaborate with Monster Taxi on his latest single titled “Funky Valentine.” What started out as a fist-pumping club anthem turned into a cool, breezy, deep soul remix by yours truly. What you hear on this remix has been re-done from scratch, with the exception of the vocals by Ny’Lani. Beautiful sax provided by Frixos Psiloyenis and recorded at Monster Taxi’s studio. Many thanks for additional keys recorded at Melodylab provided by Monster Taxi himself :)

http://soundcloud.com/monstertaxi/monster-taxi-ft-nylani-funky

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2012/01/20/funky-valentine-by-monster-taxi/feed/ Arcadia’s Lullaby - a new music video and a free music download! http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/15/arcadias-lullaby-a-new-music-video-and-a-free-music-download/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/15/arcadias-lullaby-a-new-music-video-and-a-free-music-download/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:21:36 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/15/arcadias-lullaby-a-new-music-video-and-a-free-music-download/ Folks - a new music video and a free music download! Treat yourself to a visual journey to accompany “Arcadia’s Lullaby” - a brand new music video now available at my website. AND - download the song for free -just click on the download button. Click here to view it.

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/15/arcadias-lullaby-a-new-music-video-and-a-free-music-download/feed/ New score for a self-promotional video http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/13/new-score-for-a-self-promotional-video/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/13/new-score-for-a-self-promotional-video/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:19:49 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/13/new-score-for-a-self-promotional-video/ Hi - just posted a new piece I wrote for a self-promotional video by Branding Mumbojumbo from RV. As always - interesting new lessons learned. NEVER assume - always check your assumptions with the client, and if you have the opportunity, reference even rough drafts with the client whenever you have an opportunity. Shoot me a note if you wish to find out how our visions differed on the project. :) Check it out here.

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/13/new-score-for-a-self-promotional-video/feed/ What Do You Think is a Fair Wage for Musicians? http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/09/what-do-you-think-is-a-fair-wage-for-musicians/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/09/what-do-you-think-is-a-fair-wage-for-musicians/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:01:15 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/09/what-do-you-think-is-a-fair-wage-for-musicians/ Fair tradeThere is an engaging and a very timely post on CD Baby regarding the fair wage for musicians. Be sure to read the audience comments. Beware of consequences of playing/working for free… Read on here…

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/09/09/what-do-you-think-is-a-fair-wage-for-musicians/feed/ A complete metering suite + a classic EQ for only $15 http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/26/a-complete-metering-suite-a-classic-eq-for-only-15/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/26/a-complete-metering-suite-a-classic-eq-for-only-15/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:32:23 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/26/a-complete-metering-suite-a-classic-eq-for-only-15/

Folks - here is probably the best deal for getting your hands on a complete metering suite. Getting your mixes to sound great takes not just a great ear. Peaks, average loudness, low frequencies that your speakers cannot reproduce, and of course mono compatibility - in every case, having a plugin that shows you what you’re hearing is indispensable.

IK Multimedia is offering a GREAT promo - for only $15, you can get the metering suite and the classic equalizer until JULY 4th. Check it out here: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/Main.html?15/surprises.php

]]> http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/26/a-complete-metering-suite-a-classic-eq-for-only-15/feed/ Score for an animated short film - The Strange Tale of Billy Barker http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/19/score-for-an-animated-short-film-the-strange-tale-of-billy-barker/ http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/19/score-for-an-animated-short-film-the-strange-tale-of-billy-barker/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:26:16 +0000 Andy | Melodylab http://blog.melodylab.com/2011/06/19/score-for-an-animated-short-film-the-strange-tale-of-billy-barker/

The Strange Tale of Billy Barker - Preview from Jana Johnson on Vimeo.

This score features all symphonic music score for Jana’s short film. For more information, visit http://www.thestrangetale.com/

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