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Elwood Blues in The Blues Brothers (1980)
Promising that they have every CD you could possibly want (their list includes 7,000 labels—not just titles), this site offers a database searchable by the usual artist, label, title, as well as performer, conductor, orchestra, and composer. DVD listings include more than 400 titles. The XPound chat area includes eight different sections for members to enjoy.
Here’s a new organization (initiated October 7, 1997), dedicated to the performance of music that’s strictly acoustic—no amplification, public address systems, or electronic instruments. The founder, Rob Canner, invites musicians to “unite and unplug.” Read the initial press release and the introductory fact sheet at this site, or send email to Canner.
http://www.ifco.org/index.shtml
http://www.ohio.net/~commtech/mindex.html
Professional union of musicians, full- and part-time, as well as students, in all genres. The AFM’s goal is to improve musicians’ working conditions and wages, and support of the arts and arts education. The Current Events section includes important industry news; the Hiring Musicians section describes how to hire a musician and provides links to booking agents and local musicians. Check the site list for links to related organizations, affiliates, and more.
Lets you explore the universe of music and download sound samples, pictures, and videos of various artists. Provides much of the information in German.
BMI is a nonprofit organization representing hundreds of thousands of songwriters, composers, and music publishers in all genres. This site provides a searchable database of their more than 3 million works. Check the Legislative Update section to keep up-to-date with the latest on copyright laws and other legislation related to intellectual property. The Recommended Reading section tracks all sorts of info on the BMI membership, along with books and articles of interest to the community. The Licensing and Songwriters’ Toolboxes provide a wealth of useful material for the professional involved in the music field.
If you’re considering joining (or rejoining) a “music club” like Columbia House or BMG, read this FAQ first. It provides details on the best deals from the various clubs, strategies on how to get the most for your money, and rules/restrictions of club memberships. Answers to most-asked questions are available in a brief yes/no format, as well as a detailed listing.
A compact disc exchange service that exchanges used CDs between members. A $19.95 membership fee is charged to cover the cost of inventorying the used CDs and listing them online. For each CD you send, you receive one CD of your choice (you pay just postage and handling). Pass along music you’re tired of to someone else to enjoy. You also get to try music you might never buy in the shrinkwrap at full price.
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An extensive list of music in a wide variety of categories, but you must be a member to order. Join the club at this location. The current offer is 11 CDs or cassettes free when you sign up—note that you pay for shipping and handling. Catalogs will come to members by mail, but you can also shop online (members get a special site and ordering number).
This international organization represents independent artists and record labels producing music in more than two dozen different styles. Directory of artists, AfterTouch magazine/catalog. Search by artist, style, label. The Showcase section offers reviews and samples of new music (some may require plug-ins). Are you ready to experiment?
Listening to rock ‘n’ roll can seriously damage your hearing. If your kids cringe at the idea of turning down the sound, check out this Web site for news that may give them—and you—something to think about. H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) is intent on preventing today’s Third Eye Blind fans from turning into tomorrow’s hearing aid wearers. This nonprofit organization has the support of some seriously heavy medical and musical folks. Definitely worth a look.
This international nonprofit (membership about 30) aims to provide free original music on the Net. Each piece of music is downloadable for free play, and takes about 2 minutes at 28.8. WWW, FTP, and BBS sites available for downloading. Check the Kosmic in the Media section for locations where you can hear Kosmic music on the radio, Kosmic mentions in the news, and more. A very interesting organization, and a nicely done site (highly graphical, and you may want the MODplug plug-in to hear the sound).
Serves the entertainment industry “through a number of services designed to increase the quality and efficiency of music and audio producers, publishers and record companies.” Contains information about music, video, and Web services; previews of artists; and bios of Alabama music achievers.
Billing themselves as the UK’s leading specialists in trance, techno, and acid, this membership-based service provides a lengthy catalog of offerings for ordering online (via email). Descriptions included. Back catalogs and used vinyl are also available. (Note: Graphics-intensive, this site may be very slow to load on some equipment.)
Even if you’re not impersonating “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” this site is definitely worth a visit. Be sure to review the Impersonators list (note that Nude Elvis isn’t really nude), check out the Elvis of the Month, more. Plenty of Elvis links, photos, artwork, and sound bytes from many of the Elvises (Elvi?).
The nonprofit organization “dedicated to American music and the people who bring it to us.” Features a newsletter, press releases, the American Music Calendar, and links to music sites of all types. Also offers a gift shop that includes a cookbook with recipes provided by your favorite country musicians.
Very cool site. (Note that it carries a parental advisory for possible explicit content.) The RIAA is a trade association representing the U.S. sound recording industry. The thrust of this site is the themes of anti-piracy and artistic freedom. Plenty of interesting reading on these and other topics, as well as a searchable database of gold and platinum record winners, and a short list of related links.
The goal of this nonprofit organization is to support the “creation, performance, recording, and teaching of music.” Its site provides access to new publications, and includes a variety of articles of interest to artists in the various music fields. Includes relevant links to other music- and performance-related sites.
Presents the Wolverine Antique Music Society. Focuses on the preservation of music originally recorded for 78 rpm records. Offers much to the 78 collector and early jazz aficionado. Contains many articles on the music, collecting, and all sorts of technical and resource information pertaining to antique audio. Also contains information on the early record labels, 78 album cover art, and sound clips.
Women In Music (WIM) is a nonprofit organization with the goal of supporting the efforts and careers of women in the music industry. Quite a number of programs are offered at this site, including referrals, newsletters, seminars and workshops, insider’s tips, and more. Events and industry news sections provide useful updates on music-related activities.