The xx – “Basic Space” (video)
First listen and already obsessed with this song!
Beastie Boy talk about how they made “Check Your Head”
Just discovered this gem on the Beastie Boys website. I love hearing stuff like this. Enjoy.
How Imogen Heap writes a song
We get a quick peak into Imogen’s studio, what I would do to play around in there. It looks like a musician’s playhouse. It inspires me to write music. I want to get my video camera in there and get some real footage of her breaking down how she writes and records. Maybe one day I’ll ask her. But for now, watch this video. And there’s a surprise at the bottom.
I met Imogen Heap on Monday and recorded a little video of her giving an example of how she writes music. She includes the audience in the song she makes. Great learning clip. My drunk friend kept trying to steal the camera. I apologize.
The Making of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon”
Use the HQ button and the Full Screen button for optimal quality. Enjoy!
Jonas Brothers talk writing music
Looks like they really do write their own songs. Click on the first white pin to watch where they talk about writing music.
John Mayer’s tips for recording vocals
From John Mayer’s Twitter feed (@johncmayer):
“Deep in vocals for “War of My Life.” The secret weapon is Breathe Right strips!!”
“Production trick: I sing into a stage mic for the sense memory of performing live. Big fat studio mic records it.”
