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blog post Beyond Bop
Posted in Interesting Websites on Dec 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM
I received this e-mail from Tom Kiebzak of Beyond Bop on November 9th. I must preface this by saying at the time I did not have any CDs, I was distributing my material digitally. So I thought, get some CDs made.

"Greetings Ty,
Beyond Bop is an internet radio station created for musicians by musicians, showcasing some of the best kept secrets in Jazz - you! We're looking for talented artists like yourself who play jazz, jazz fusion, world fusion, and acid jazz to play on our newly created internet radio station, free of charge.
To submit your piece for consideration, send your CD(s) to:
Tom Kiebzak
W4885 Valley Heights Drive
Fredonia, WI 53021
Please note: If you are not a member of ASCAP or BMI provide a statement of permission to play your music on our station."


Today I received this e-mail:

"Greetings Ty,
Yes I got your CD's. They are produced and recorded very well unfortunaltely the genre doesn't fit the format for our station.
Keep up the chops!
Tom
"

I swear, if I ever run into this guy - POW!!!!

What kind of Bullshit is this? First of all, I could have sent that CD to someone who actually listened to my music. It's evident, that this guy must have sent me a spam message, so musicians beware.

Also, the postage cost and time. I could have been creating music instead of sending this jerk a CD.


I've visited some of the jazz music blogs, and for the most part I've been disappointed. Most are out of date or mostly only cover traditional jazz, even though there are various deviations such as electronic, smooth, chill, fusion, jazz rock, etc.

This discovery came on the heels of trying to find bloggers to review and/or recommend my music. If I could write a little better and had a little extra time, writing a jazz blog would definitely be on my priority list.

I'm sure I've not been to every jazz blog, so I can only speak to those I've visited from doing a search. There may be some quality blogs that I just don't know about. I'll continue my search and hope to stumble upon one.


blog post Flavored Jazz
Posted in Interesting Websites on Oct 02, 2008 at 10:25 PM
The below link is last.fm group/radio station dedicated to music that is not quite traditional Jazz (acoustic bass, acoustic piano, drums, etc.) but has Jazz overtones involving modern sounds, keyboards or can fit in multiple genres.

For example artist who perform Jazz and add a rock flavor belong in this group. Artist who perform Jazz but with a electronic instruments belong in this group.

The one caveat, is that the music has to show some skills beyond pop or mainstream music. They should be unique or have musical dexterity that is hard to duplicate. They should be a master of playing intricate passages but sounding pleasing to the ear. The term "Mathematics in the ear hole" come to mind. I think you get the drift. If you're into this type of music, join, and you have your own dedicated radio station.

http://www.last.fm/group/Flavored+Jazz


blog post Phone Pranks
Posted in Interesting Websites on Aug 21, 2008 at 5:50 AM
I'm probably late with these, but for those who haven't heard these enjoy!

Sound Board Pranks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW-qZ8Mp8Zw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1dy-edrVqk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xp3dRiC_30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ngZforBRt4

Prank Call (non sound board)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5z4Vs26-TI

Steve Harvey (non sound board)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Br1gv8T5tc

More on youtube, by searching for soundboard prank





blog post South Park Hilarious Clip
Posted in Interesting Websites on Aug 16, 2008 at 3:53 PM
South Park Fan or not, you have to check out the South Park clip I posted to my blog. I shared this link with my class and everyone was rolling on the floor laughing. Oh, my blog is tyshowers.blogspot.com and the link is in bold "South Park" at the top in the first post.


blog post BlackBottom.com
Posted in Interesting Websites on Aug 10, 2008 at 3:28 AM
OK, so I'm on a video kick. Here another one I got hip to www.blackbottom.com

Sort of a black youtube.


blog post Hulu
Posted in Interesting Websites on Aug 08, 2008 at 8:39 PM
Found an interesting site where I can watch "Barney Miller", "NipTuck" and other shows.

Thought I would share "www.hulu.com".



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