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Following rules is so not cool. Or is it?.. Nope, it’s still not. But let’s talk about the unpopular side of the story. Take musicians. There are thousands of ways to play the same melody. Each artist has their own opinion on how they should perform. But somehow, they manage to band. How? They have rules. Fun fact: music was one of exact sciences once. Yep, there are clear instructions and titles for every change of pace or volume that seems to be controlled by mood. And all those beautiful sound combinations.. just google chord structure. Another fun fact: I had 7 years of music academy instead of making friendship bracelets once 🤓🙁 My point is — flexibility is great, but don’t confuse it with chaos. Flexible working hours and no micromanagement — yay! Blurry goals with no processes or instruction — hard nay 👎 What about you — too school for cool? P.S.: enjoy music street band from Barcelona 🎺

Let’s dive deeper: Simple beats and song can create a powerful impact on the listeners by letting the core elements of a track shine through. Overproducing a song with too many layers and effects can muddy up the sound, making it hard for listeners to hear the main melody or message. By stripping a track down to its core parts, we can put a spotlight on the unique qualities of the music. With the goal of creating a clearer and more emotional experience for the listeners. I try to remember that especially if I’m sending a beat to an artist. A lot of times an artist would like a beat, but if there is too much going on in the beat the artists can’t find space to put their vocals. So we have to make space.

I've written quite a few articles and blogs over the years (still do) but I've always fancied doing a 'column'. So it is with great pleasure I'm announcing my "new series of writings" (i.e. a column) which will be put out for all to read by the wonderful Featured Artists Coalition (FAC). I love the work they do, because I love the work music artists do (I admire the creativity, bravery, resilience, the work). It's the output though - the music itself - I appreciate the most. Mostly! So, the column (not blog) is called "Art of Listening" and explores themes along those lines i.e. time, appreciation, fandom, formats, discovery, enjoyment and well, listening. I am (ambitiously) hoping to write about some things you might not have read about before, even though you might have thought about them. And in a roundabout way, I'm hoping that...for music artists, it helps! This first piece is about music volume? Is there too much music? And, as a superfan, what you might do about it. It's published roughly twice a month on the News feed here: https://lnkd.in/e7JiUecN Enjoy it and feel free to comment and debate, there are no right answers when it comes to music taste or listening habits.

Would you like to strengthen your memory and your ability to problem-solve? If you can already hear music in your head even when you're not even listening to it, then you're already on your way. And if you can't, then I have a few tips for how you, too, can learn how to 'audiate' 😎 To find out what I'm talking about, go to the latest issue of the Discovering Music newsletter 🎵 https://lnkd.in/ecu7nUEZ __________________________________________________________________ 🎵I’m Dr Kate Paine. I bring the world of music and creativity to you, with a special focus on engagement, body/brain, storytelling, and innovation. 🎵You can follow me, send me a message, and sign up for my Discovering Music newsletter (link up top) __________________________________________________________________ #discoveringmusic #creativity #howtothinkaboutmusic #play #creativethinking

Who made more stream in 2024? 💸 Independent artists or artists under major labels? 👀 We are going to be honest, our first instinct was to say artists who worked with the majors🎼. Surprisingly, according to the Luminate report, 62,1% of streams between 1M and 10M were from independent artists. 😲 Thanks to the internet, they are taking a big share of the market and we have to take notes🗒️. Most artists who tried to work with labels may have encountered problems and people who tried to trick them. Who are we to blame them? Nobody wants to be made fun of. However, we believe that labels are not going to be dead in the net few years. The industry is living, again, another revolution 💥. In the next decades artists will have the chance to choose two different paths🛣️: being under a label or being indepedent. One does not exclude the other, it will be a personal preference. We want to help this reshaping of the industry by contributing with our app📱. Our main goal is to create a space where artists and music experts can connect, whether they work for a label or not. Want to take part in this revolution? Book a call with our CEO and learn more about us 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_GejKV6

Exciting insights await in our latest blog post featuring Hardt Antoine, a talented DJ and producer who shares his thoughts on the art of sampling and the pursuit of a signature sound. In his candid interview, he reflects on the balance between creativity and repetition in contemporary music, noting that while many tracks draw from similar influences, the uniqueness often lies in how those samples are used. Antoine emphasizes the value of limitations and randomness in his sampling process, providing a fresh perspective for both aspiring and established artists. Dive into the full article to discover more about how Hardt Antoine navigates the world of music sampling and finds his distinct voice in a crowded landscape. Read the full interview here: [The problem with it is if there's something good on there you hear that in three or four other records. Do I care? Not really. None of us are reinventing the wheel: Hardt Antoine on the art of sampling and establishing a signature sound](https://ift.tt/XKv9lbB).

Celebrating Unseen Visuals: Which Taylor Swift Songs Deserved Music Videos? In a recent BuzzFeed piece, the captivating song "Enchanted" emerges as a standout candidate for a music video that never was. This article dives into a community-driven discussion among passionate fans who advocate for the visual storytelling potential of several of Taylor Swift’s tracks. What makes a music video unforgettable? Is it the story it tells, the emotions it evokes, or the connection it fosters with listeners? The engagement doesn’t stop there; fans are encouraged to participate in a quiz and share their opinions on which songs they feel deserve the visual treatment. This conversation highlights the importance of community in music appreciation, where collective voices can shine a light on often-overlooked gems in an artist's discography. What are your thoughts? Which Taylor Swift songs do you believe should have had music videos? Let’s discuss!

The Friday Way Post #18 Rick Rubin is a legend. Music lovers already know this, while casual music listeners may never know just how influential Rick is. My only two ringtones are songs produced by Rick - Rage Against The Machine doing Bob Dylan's Maggie's Farm and Johnny Cash doing Soundgarden's Rusty Cage. And with 40+ years in his game, Rick has written a book to espouse his learnings and wisdom - The Creative Act: A Way of Being. This book is full of great ideas, as are many of his interviews. A recent one with Rick Beato (see link in comments) has a great little snippet on his experience working with Linkin Park and 'the way': “𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳? 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘵. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸.” Another wise person (Kate Hopkins) has often said to me "𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘦𝘵". Keeping to the music theme, this idea that 'the way' is always there is endorsed in by Blondie lyrics "𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘐'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘢, 𝘐'𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘢, 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘢, 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘢, 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘢". Is there a way of doing something you could think differently about? Can you change your way to 'the way'? #spendlessthanyouearn #thereisalwaysaway #rickrubin #shoesoptional

What do you do if your creative engine needs restarting? When I was a kid playing piano and it wasn’t going my way, I’d sometimes smash my hands down on the keys in frustration. Porridge music, my mother used to call it! Not very nice for anyone in the vicinity, but it certainly served a purpose, which was to give me a jolt and hit the refresh button. The key, I’m convinced, is all to do with play and just a little bit of chaos. For more, read today’s edition of my Discovering Music newsletter. #creativity #creativeprocess #howtobecreative #discoveringmusic #discoveringcreativity #creativefirststeps ________________________________________________________________ https://lnkd.in/e9Ci4ssa _________________________________________________________________ 🎵I’m Dr Kate Paine. I bring the world of music to you, with a special focus on creativity, body/brain, storytelling, and innovation. 🎵You can follow me, send me a message, and sign up for my Discovering Music newsletter (link up top) _________________________________________________________________

Where were you the first time you sang along to Bohemian Rhapsody? Do you still feel a chill when you hear the words “Dearly Beloved” spoken by Prince? How hard do you want to rage when “Smells Like Teen Spirit” comes on? There’s a reason musicians can fill a stadium even more than the sports teams they were built for. Why are karaoke machines filled with your favorite artists? I bet you can’t name a company that revolutionized their brand by using a cheap knock-off. That’s because music is artistry, authenticity, and creativity. Musicians are the ones who bring those qualities to the world. We are a better place because of the quality of the music. The way it resonates. The feelings it evokes. The way it helps us connect with our favorite artists, with other fans, and with ourselves. This is what most technology companies don’t understand about music. It’s about culture. It’s about connection. And it could be life-changing for your platform. Quality music can 1000x your audience. Don’t believe me? Did you know the iconic “Buy the World a Coke” commercial was based on a global pop song by the Shirleys? Did you know that professional songwriters wrote the song “Always Coca-Cola”? Or that “We’ve Only Just Begun” by the Carpenters was originally a hit song for the Crocker Bank? Merlin Connect helps make all of this easier—original quality music, seamless licensing, simple API pull, and access to so much more. Music is an investment in your product. Merlin and its members want to be investors in your product through our members’ music and the culture that comes with it. Because everyone needs a hit song. Click the link in the Comments to learn more and apply now.