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2006 Releases |
Site Last Updated
07-05-2008
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Suspended in Gaffa Podcast:
A Celebration of the Female Voice
Dar Williams
Live at Bearsville Theater- DVD
Dreamboat Annie Live
by Heart -DVD
Books to
Look For
This Business of Music 10th ed.
by M. William Krasilovsky
This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring
by Ray Waddell, Rich Barnet and Jake Berry
This Business of Global Music Marketing
by Ted Lathrop
Avril Lavigne: Best Damn Tour Live in Toronto DVD
Mosaic: Amy Grant's Memoir
The Indie Bible
8th Edition 2007
by David Wimble
How to Be Your Own Booking Agent
by Jeri Goldstein
Million Dollar Mistakes
by Moses Avalon
I Don't Need a Record Deal
by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
Artist Development
by Eugene Foley
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Spotlighting Indie/Mainstream Female Vocalists/Instrumentalists |
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Michael Foster |
Cutting Edge Updates 7-5-2008 Changes are affoot at Cutting Edge Voices if you haven't already noticed. I wanted to get started on several things over this July 4th extended holiday weekend and if you have popped into the site yesterday you may have noticed that some things are being worked on. One of the first things I wanted to bring to your attention is that CEV now has a MySpace page. To most of the musicians out there the fact that I am just now putting up a MySpace page must seem like sacrilege but better late than never is always a good cliche to throw out about this time. So consider it thrown out there. :)
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Ann Licater
Following the Call |
Cutting Edge Voices Artist Interviews Following the Call CEV talks to Ann Licater Ann studied classical flute at MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, MN and Native American flute with master flutist R. Carlos Nakai at the “Renaissance of the Native American Flute” in Helena, Montana. In addition to recording, performing and facilitating workshops, Ann is a public speaker on the subjects of spirituality, creative expression and personal discovery. She holds a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Creation Spirituality from Naropa University, Boulder, CO. Ann resides in the San Francisco Bay area. Click here to read the interview with Ann Licater Other Artist Interviews on Cutting Edge Voices |
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Cutting Edge Video Links Having spent years absorbing music videos during MTV and Vh-1's heyday I thought this might be a nice feature to include on CEV. I wanted to share with my readers the videos that I have ran across out on the web that will give you a more visual appreciation for some of the artists that I feature here on Cutting Edge Voices. Enjoy!! Featured Video of the Week The Ting Tings - Shut up and Let me Go
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Check out the official video for Dig by Linda Strawberry. |
Charlotte Martin
Something Like a DVD |
Stromata CEV talks to Charlotte Martin Coming into her own as a
composer/producer/engineer, Charlotte experimented extensively in the studio,
both lyrically and sonically, for Stromata.
Unafraid, she wrote about faith and relationships, allowing herself to be
honest about letting some things go and fiercely holding on to others. She
approached the production with the same fearlessness. Looking to nobody but
herself in the studio, Charlotte completed all of the initial demos and digital
percussion on her own—a stark and compelling contrast to the full-on live band
and orchestra recordings of On Your Shore.
In addition to implementing new micing methods and rhythmic ideas, Charlotte
explored the far reaches of her own vocal harmonizing and layering techniques,
resulting in a powerfully diverse collection of tracks showcasing the true
power of her voice and skill as a songwriter. Stromata
stands as Charlotte’s most ambitious and experimental album to date. Resonant
drums, electronic flourishes, and illustrative synth and keyboard work form a
lush backdrop for Charlotte’s expressive storytelling and classically trained
voice. Stromata is the expression
rooted in a lifetime of experience forming the fabric of a true artist. Other CD Focus Features on Cutting Edge Voices |
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Cutting Edge Voices Articles Drop DRM Or Become Irrelevant After countless conversations and debates over the past eight years, I have come to think that the DRM issue is largely a question of which reality one believes to be true - and we must address the solution as such, too. No research, no statistics, no hard facts, and no futurists will tell us conclusively whether the record companies should or should not use DRM when selling digital music. To make this decision will not be science, but an art! Do you believe that the sharing of music - and therefore its consumption, in general - needs to be controlled; that a certain amount of friction is required to extract any meaningful payments for music in a digital environment; that the average consumer will always try to avoid paying anything, if given any opportunity to do so; that it is impossible to sell something that is, to a large degree, also obtainable for free; and that the monetary value of music really is in "the copy: of a song? For the full article click here. |
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Some Thoughts on the Digital Music Forum, Part 1 I was walking through Battery Park the other day and there was a very realistic mini-me Statue Of Liberty getting all interactive with a couple of its admirers. I like that. Fifty yards further north there was another Statuette engaged in photo op. Ironically I came upon this very analog interaction on my way to the Digital Music Forum where I gained entry, by way of mediachannel.org, posing as a journalist. These conferences are potentially excruciating as they are informative. But the reality check they offer on the state of the music industry in which I toil and complain is generally worth having to get functional before noon. Also a compelling element of the conference was a panel on Day 2 of the event that was moderated by my friend, Aydin Caginalp, the smartest and most decent practitioner of the second oldest profession (law). For the full article click here. |
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New Reviews on Cutting Edge Voices
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Sara Bareilles
Little Voice |
Artist Spotlight on Sara Bareilles Her sound has been described as everything from Norah Jones to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple to Alicia Keyes. It is tempting to make comparisons but she's much more than a carbon copy. In fact, she is anything but. Influenced by soul, jazz, rock, and pop-her writing is bold, honest, and edgy. Intelligent, unpredictable lyrics and melodies delivered courtesy of a truly soulful and powerful voice, Sara's music is something that definitely sets her apart.Sara sang and performed in her native Humboldt County community productions and high school ensembles, but has no formal training in either voice or piano. Much of her adolescence was spent perched in front of a worn piano teaching herself chords and scribbling out simple melodies and lyrics. Though her first compositions "Star Sweeper" and "I love a Parade" didn't win her any Grammies they remain testimony to the fact that songwriting has been a passion of this 25 year-old since a young age. Over the years, those early compositions have grown into songs that are currently heard in independent films, television, and on local radio. The first performances seen only by the walls of the house she grew up in are now experienced by hundreds of people at a time.
"This recording was a milestone for me, and a lesson in understanding the relationship between being in creative control and knowing exactly what you want. I was very humbled by my own lack of confidence and vision. It made me crave a better understanding of my own music, and what I love about the music from my favorite artists. It made me realize the role of a producer and my own capacity to fulfill that role. The whole experience was very powerful, and the final product is a tangible piece of my learning process. I'm nowhere near being finished. Now, I want to do it all over again." In April 2005, Sara signed a record deal with Epic Records. She is fast approaching the next level in her career, and she is thrilled, but has reservations about trying to find her niche within the music industry. While her pursuit of a career in music was never really in question, Sara is finding difficulty in deciphering where her path leads now. "I know where I want to go. I guess I'm just becoming more aware of the millions of different ways to get there. I'm struggling to find my identity as an artist in an industry that seems to punish you for needing time to figure it out. I'm going after my career goals in a way that makes me feel confident in the decisions I'm making and allows the music to speak for itself. If I achieve a more modest level of exposure because of this, so be it. It's about the music. End of story." Visit Sara Bareilles' webite by clicking here. |
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Madalyn Sklar |
Madalyn Sklar
started IndieMusicCoach.com in an effort to provide
one-on-one consulting and coaching to indie musicians. She founded
GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest and largest online community of indie
women musicians, with a vision of bringing together and empowering
musicians from around the country. Ten years later it has become a
welcome destination for women in music through networking and events.
Madalyn produces the GoGirlsMusicFest, Invasion of the GoGirls, Battle of the GoGirls
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Daylle Deanna Schwartz |
Daylle Deanna Schwartz's Newsletter: News & Resources Having read her book I Don't Need a Record Deal has made me appreciate the common sense advice that Daylle seemed to radiate throughout its pages and with her permission I thought it might be a nice ongoing feature here on Cutting Edge Voices to reprint her newsletter for those who have not discovered it as of yet. Daylle's advice comes from first hand knowledge of the music business and that is what makes it so valuable. If you are a working musician and would like hints and tips about how to move your career forward to the next level then pick up a copy of her book and be sure to catch her newsletter right here or sign up via e-mail with Daylle to have it delivered straight to your in box when it comes out. |
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Kenny Love |
Welcome to a brand new feature here on Cutting Edge Voices and also welcome a new contributing writer to these pages as well. Kenny Love will be joining us on a regular basis to share his wisdom about the music industry with anyone who is looking to give their own music careers a shot in the arm. Practical advice from years of experience in the music business is what this new column will offer you and we here at Cutting Edge Voices hope that it will benefit you and that you will stop back on a regular basis to catch the latest edition of Kenny's column. This week we present.... Ace in the Hole/Fallback Day Jobs |
