A Place for Articles on the Music Industry
This new section of the Mixing Live Sound site offers articles on many topics related to the music industry.
Sound Articles is an article directory focused on the music industry. I am reprinting some available articles here, but I hope that those with knowledge to share and an interest in being published on the Internet will add their own articles to this space.
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1: The 11th Annual DeLand Original Music Festival
The Deland Original Music Festival has become a classic on the East Coast of Florida. Held annually in the historic district of Deland, Florida it has grown into the largest single day original music festival in the Southeastern US. There will be over 180 acts performing on 26 stages for this the 11th Annual Deland Original Music Festival.
2: Zouk - the Dance and the Music
Zouk is a beautiful type of music hailing from the Caribbean islands Guadeloupe and Martinique. Zouk is rhythmic with a very distinctive rhythm pattern. The words of the songs are often in..
3: Something About Microphones
A brief explanation of microphones and the principles that they operate by and the different types available. A description of where different types of microphones are used.
4: Music Industry Jobs - What's Out There?
Many believe the music industry is limited to playing instruments or singing. However, this couldn't be more untrue. Many people make livings by doing other very important jobs related to marketing the artists.
5: This Little Thing Called Mixing
How did we get to this state in the evolution of music technology and performing arts, where a mix can make such a big difference? A song which hasn't been mixed very well stands almost no chance at all nowadays to reach the charts. Times have changed. In the 70s and 80s a song didn't necessarily have to be mixed well, as long as it had a good melody and a well known vocalist who sang. If it sounds exciting, then you might want to read a book on mixing