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The article focuses on audio engineer Bradshaw Leigh's work remastering American singer Billy Joel's seven albums into surround sound technology Dolby Atmos, a project that holds personal significance for him due to his long history with Joel's recordings. Topics include Leigh's detailed process of remixing the albums; the challenges of faithfully reproducing the original mixes; and the impact of spatial audio on the music.

"Slade In Flame At 50" is a book that celebrates the 1975 feature film by glam icons Slade. The authors highlight the band's contribution to British rock'n'roll and their willingness to take risks in creating the film. The book includes exclusive interviews, press cuttings, and fan-friendly trivia, making it essential for fans of Slade and students of rock cinema. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Metal Hammer titled "CEMETERY SKYLINE: Nordic Gothic" reviews the debut album of Cemetery Skyline, a project that brings together musicians from prominent Nordic melodeath bands. The album, Nordic Gothic, is described as a meticulously crafted and balanced work, blending synths and guitars to create a unique sound. The review praises the emotional depth and musical complexity of the album, drawing comparisons to bands like A-ha and highlighting the bittersweet quality of Nordic melancholy. Fans of bands like Katatonia, Paradise Lost, and Him are recommended to check out Cemetery Skyline's debut album. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Songs Of A Lost World" from Australian Hi-Fi reviews The Cure's latest album, noting that it is darker and more downbeat compared to their previous works. The album, written solely by bandleader Robert Smith, is deeply personal and reflects themes of grief, environmentalism, and anti-war sentiments. The reviewer praises the album for its poignant and heartfelt compositions, positioning it above other indie/goth rock revivalists in 2024. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a book by Mark Marrington that examines the work of electronic musician and composer Wendy Carlos. The book explores Carlos's discography, with a particular focus on her transition from analog to digital synthesizers. While the book provides detailed musical and technical analysis, it is criticized for not adequately addressing Carlos's gender affirmation. Overall, the book is seen as a valuable resource for researchers interested in Carlos's groundbreaking contributions to electronic music. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Future Music provides an overview of the career and musical style of Ricardo Villalobos, a Chilean-German producer and DJ known for his minimalist techno and remixes. Villalobos' interest in music began at a young age, and he has since become a prolific producer, releasing numerous albums and singles. His music is characterized by its minimal approach, hallucinatory timbres, and groovy rhythms. Villalobos is also known for his marathon DJ sets and his ability to bridge different genres. The article highlights four notable releases from Villalobos' discography. [Extracted from the article]

The article present an interview with Yngwie Malmsteen, a Swedish-born guitar virtuoso known for his controversial yet unmatched guitar skills. Topics discussed include his influences and admiration for musician Glenn Hughes; his extensive discography and the challenge of compiling a setlist for his Greatest Hits tour; his approach to teaching guitar through his online instructional course, Maestroclass; and emphasizing technique and explanation of his playing methods.

Peter Gabriel, the former lead singer of Genesis, has released his first album in 21 years titled "i/o." Despite the passage of time, Gabriel's voice remains strong and precise. The album features songs that tackle themes such as terrorism, injustice, and interconnectivity, but ultimately offer uplift in difficult times. Each track on the album has been accompanied by specially commissioned art from renowned artists. The album also offers different mixes for each track by two celebrated engineers, though the differences between the mixes may be negligible to most listeners. Overall, "i/o" is a welcome addition to Gabriel's discography and a testament to his enduring talent. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the prolific career of Aphex Twin, highlighting his musical contributions, impact on various genres, and his unconventional approach to music production and performance. Topics include his extensive discography under various pseudonyms, his penchant for experimenting with different musical styles, and his use of gear and technology in live performances.

Infected Rain, a tech-groove metal band from Moldova, has released their sixth album titled "Time." Despite being compared to Ukrainian band Jinjer, Infected Rain has struggled to achieve the same level of critical acclaim. However, this album takes the band in new directions, incorporating elements of nu metal and gothic influences. The addition of atmospheric elements, such as piano and synths, provides a contrast to the band's heavy sound. Overall, "Time" is expected to help Infected Rain establish their own unique identity in the metal scene. [Extracted from the article]

Saxon, a British metal band, has released their 24th album titled "Hell, Fire And Damnation." The album showcases the band's consistent sound of mid-paced fists-in-the-air anthems that they have been known for since their glory days in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era. The album features a spoken-word intro delivered by Brian Blessed and includes tracks that touch on historical and literary themes. While the album may not revolutionize the music industry, it is a strong addition to Saxon's extensive discography. Fans of bands like Judas Priest, W.A.S.P., and Iron Maiden will likely enjoy this album. [Extracted from the article]

Leonov, an Oslo post-metal band, has released their album "Procession" which showcases a combination of grace and grit. The album demonstrates the band's ability to transition from subtle moments to powerful riffs, with tracks like the title track and "Mesos" exemplifying this. The album also features the haunting vocals of Tåran Reindal. Overall, "Procession" is a noteworthy addition to Leonov's discography, offering a unique and individualistic sound. [Extracted from the article]

This article is a review of a concert featuring the bands Protest The Hero and Moon Tooth. The concert, which took place in Philadelphia, focused on older tracks from Protest The Hero's discography. Moon Tooth's set included a mix of pop-punk, emo, stoner rock, and hard rock songs. Protest The Hero delivered a high-energy performance, incorporating dynamic rhythmic changes and intense vocals. The bands and the audience embraced the Halloween season, with costumes and festive decorations adding to the atmosphere. Overall, the concert was described as a delightful and intense prog metal party. [Extracted from the article]

Simple Minds' fifth album, New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84), is considered a milestone in their career, marking their transition from the electronic/artrock underground to mainstream success. Recorded live at Paisley Abbey in Scotland, the album has now been released in CD, vinyl, and digital formats. While the live performance showcases the band's talent and the enduring quality of the songs, it is noted that without the accompanying visuals, the live recording does not add anything new to the original album. Overall, the album is praised for its emotional depth and remains a significant work in the band's discography. [Extracted from the article]

The article interviews several guitarists, including Paul Gilbert, Mark Morton and Chris Broderick, about the art of shred guitar. They discuss the album or song that inspired them to play fast, and on how they progress dramatically as a guitarist. They also describe the biggest hurdle that they have to overcome, and the key performance in their discography that provides a successful example of what they are trying to achieve. Other guitarists interviewed in this article include Gus G., Benjamin Weinman and Jeff Loomis.

The article provides information on the music career of artist, Meshell Ndegeocello. It relates that she chooses bass as the principal instrument and how her music interests people. It also provides information on her seven albums and discography, which include "I'm Digging You," "Andromeda & the Milky Way," and "Papillion."

Focuses on guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen's massive-24-album catalog.

The article presents an interview with Jimmy Haslip, bassist of the band Yellowjackets, about their 19th music release "Twenty Five," which marks their 25th anniversary. He describes the process involved in selecting and arranging material from the Yellowjackets catalog. He comments on his growth as a bassist and musician over the last 25 years. He points out the constant factor or element throughout Yellowjackets' history.

The article focuses on the life and works of producer Gil Norton in the music industry in the U.S. For 26 years of working in recording studios, Norton specializes in producing bands that produce acoustic-alternative rock sound like the Counting Crows, Gomez and Morningwood. A list of Norton's discography is presented, as well as tips on how to become successful in music production.

The article presents a session with Greg Calbi, one of the top mastering engineers around, working at the New York City's Sterling Sound Inc. Calbi has a discography on the Sterling Sound Web site at WWW.sterling-sound.COM which spans to about 15 pages. The discography includes some of the most acclaimed albums such as Paul Simon's Graceland and Bruce Springsteen's Born Run.

Features hip-hop artist Pete Rock. Work with C. L. Smooth; Production of the music release "Soul Survivor II"; Equipment used in music production; Selected discography. INSETS: From the Funk Box To the Final Mix;PETE ROCK SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY.

Interviews sound producer-engineer Joe Chiccarelli about his personal life and career. Discography; Generosity in sharing his hard-earned knowledge; Recording of trumpet-virtuoso Chris Botti's compact disc in a garage; Musical instruments used; Types of microphone used on trumpet. INSET: CHICCARELLI'S TIPS FOR BETTER RECORDING.

Reports on the plan of the music industry to boost the sales of album recordings in time for the Christmas season in Great Britain. Packaging of catalogs; Artists and songs featured in the packaged collections of compact discs and DVD; Aesthetic impact of using boxed sets on consumers. INSETS: Pulling out al lthe stops for Ray Charles;Field day for Dylan fans.

The article presents the author's insights on Gordon Edwards' musical ability which gain him success in music industry. The author mentions that Edwards ranks highly among bass heroes of the '70s and beyond the recording scene. It cites that his discography also boasts teamwork with famous artists such as Paul Simon. It notes that Gordon Edwards has done chord changes to the arrangement and the bass lines of the music "Mind Games" and become one of John Lennon's most popular songs.

The article focuses on the success of the Songs To Your Eyes, a production music library in Los Angeles, California, which reportedly enjoyed 45% sales increase each year from 2007-2009. It says that the library is working with advertising agencies, film-trailer companies, as well as individual music supervisors. It mentions that the library has achieved more than 20,000 music cues in the catalog which include music genre including cocktail Latin jazz, hiphop, merengue, and Latin pop.

The author discusses Black Label Society (BLS) guitarist Zakk Wylde's shredded unaccompanied acoustic guitar solos in the band's discography. His pick-style arpeggiation in the song "Darkest Days" on the album "The Song Remains Not the Same" is described. The dark and moody vibe in the song "No Other" created by Wylde's heavy pick attacks and frequent emphasis of the flatted fifth is mentioned. A descending line stated between plucks of higher open strings in the song "Takillya" is cited.

The article lists various music albums including "Conversations with Christian," "The Good Feeling," and "A Family Affair."

The article lists selected sound recordings of bass guitarist Norwood Fisher including "Crazy Glue" with Fishbone, "Bluebird on Fire" with Eric McFadden, and "Light" with Matisyahu.

The article lists several songs included in the selected discography of bass player Gordon Edwards including "Stingray," by Joe Cocker, "Boys in the Trees," by Carly Simon, and "Diva," by Aretha Franklin.

This article explores the history of Abbey Road Studios in London, England. A catalog of the Beatles was remastered at the studio. Many other singers and musicians have recorded at the studio, including Pink Floyd, Oasis, U2, Take That and Josh Groban. It also worked with some of the world's most celebrated classical artists, such as Edward Elgar, Sir Thomas Beecham and Herbert Von Karajan. A digital mix suite has been added to the studio that has served film score, album and surround projects.

The article focuses on the renovation made by David Bianco into a tracking room of what is known as Dave's room. It notes that Bianco decided to get his own recording space as a music mixer to keep the quality of his work despite his declining budget. Moreover, it also features an acoustical design by Vincent Van Haaf.

The article presents the sale of a music catalog sans copy protection by EMI. The sale is in response to the music industry's fears of music-pirating mayhem. The sale is in response to public clamor on music pirating protection. The music tracks contain tunes which can be played on any type of digital music player which is good news for consumers. Its availability in May 2007 through iTunes comes at a price of a dollar and 29 cents a piece. The coverage of the music tracks exclude Beatle's songs.

The article offers news briefs related to the music industry. Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is selected as a panelist for the Norwich Sound & Vision festival to be held in September 2011. Imagem Music Group CV had extended the songs catalogue of singer Lionel Richie to other European countries excluding Portugal, Spain, and Greece. The campaign called Save the Children's East Africa is supported by several musicians such as Eminem, Lady Gaga, and The Rolling Stones.

The article focuses on the digital distribution industry, the fastest growing music distribution media in Great Britain's digital market. Paul Hitchman, Consolidated Independent Ltd. director mentions that digital distribution comprises of three major elements which include the digital rights management/licensing, marketing and fulfillment. David Balfour, Finetunes UK manager imparts that the industry has so much to offer in terms of sales and catalogue exploitation. INSET: Digital watch.

The article reports on the purchase of the worldwide administration rights to the Rodgers & Hammerstein catalogue by Imagem Music Group from EMI Music Publishing in 2010.

The article reports on the opportunities seen by Imagem Music Group on the purchase of Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization (RHO) catalogue. It states that the deal introduces a catalogue that features musicals including "South Pacific," "The Sound of Music," and "Oklahoma!". It mentions that managing director of Boosey and Hawkes, John Minch, who established contact for the deal, will help supervise the catalogue. Among the contents of the catalogue include 12,000 songs and 900 concerts.

The article looks at Chrysalis Music, a company which has rejected a proposed corporate takeover and is now focusing on expanding into the independent music publishing sector. Group chairman Chris Wright comments on the company's desire to acquire more music catalogs to promote business growth within the music industry.

The article discusses the Dutch music publishing company, ImageMusic, which is looking for London, England offices after taking control of several catalogues from Universal Music Publishing. The company was formed by Dutch pension fund ABP and Dutch-based independent publishing company CP Masters after a deal to buy catalogues which include Rondor UK, Zomba UK, 19 Music, and BBC Music Publishing. The terms of the deal are discussed.

The article focuses on the back-catalogue digital download market in 2007. Attention is given to the accessibility of older music due to improving digital technology. Article topics include a discussion on the increase in single sales due to downloading, the relationship between television marketing and music, as well as statistics on how much back catalogues influences the singles market. Charts that list the top 40 back catalogue downloads are provided.

A list of the new releases of music catalogs and album reissues in Great Britain for the week of February 3, 2007 is presented. Titles listed include "Harry Belafonte," by Harry Belafonte, "Love Songs," by Phil Collins, "In Other Words," by Johnny Mathis, and numerous sound recordings from David Bowie.

A list of music catalogue and reissues is presented including "Gun of a Preacherman," by Amen, "Dinner," by Louis Armstrong, and "Bridges Down," by The Arsons.

A list of music catalogues and reissues is presented including "Au Pairs," by Stepping Out of the Line, "Big Boss Man," by Winner Blow Up and "Gadget," by Funeral March.

A chart which lists catalogs and reissues of several music releases is presented.

Presents a listing of music recording catalogs and reissues released in Great Britain as of November 19, 2005.

Presents lists of music records played on various radio stations in Great Britain. Titles of the songs; Names of the performers; Category list of the songs.

Presents a listing of music recording catalogs and reissues in Great Britain as of August 10, 2005.

Presents a listing of music recording catalogues and reissues in Great Britain as of September 24, 2005.

Presents a listing of music catalogs and reissues in Great Britain as of August 2005.

Presents a listing of music recording catalogues and reissues in Great Britain.