Sure, you could say Tino loves music. If you’re trying to win the “understatement of the year” contest, you could say that. Or another “understatement of the year” could be… “He’s no quitter.” Boy oh boy, is THAT putting it mildly. Because Tino’s efforts in the cutthroat music world were almost legendary. First, he got fed up with traditional gatekeepers … The rest of the story…
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Artificial music is the last place you should look to find a new song. And AI companies that claim to help you “create” your “own sound” tell you right up front they don’t have new music. Here’s an example: This company says their AI is “trained on a catalog of 8 million music tracks and harnesses our database of 170,000 … The rest of the story…
I can hardly believe it’s already been almost 4 years. But the calendar doesn’t lie. And the metadata in the documents I saved doesn’t either. Yeah, almost 4 years since I produced rough cuts to several new songs. And I have a couple of main reasons why I call them “rough cuts.” One of those songs is called “I Can … The rest of the story…
I hope you haven’t fallen into the SNAP trap. Because it’s obviously difficult to impossible to escape. And just imagine the horror you’d face without the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Brought to you by your most benevolent and trustworthy government. So, why do I call it a SNAP trap? I’m glad you asked. That WAS you, right? Anyway. First, it’s … The rest of the story…
Hey, you might not know it. But I’m a podcasting host. And the podcast is zooming up on 700 episodes. But, to most of the listening (and non-listening) world, I’m still a ghost. Yeah, I know it’s hard to believe that your ol’ palsy walsy, Tony might not be a household name all around the world. But it’s true. So, … The rest of the story…
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Who writes songs for attention? Short answer. Me. But before I go any further let me explain how I don’t mean songs JUST for attention. I’m talking about songs with an ulterior motive. And, in my case, that motive included breaking down a woman’s resistance. No, not the way you’re thinking. Get your mind out of there. I wrote … The rest of the story…
I’ve got no right My life has not always been a bed of roses. Unlike everyone else in the world, I’ve had some challenges to overcome. I know this is completely foreign to you. But bear with me. And I’ll show you how I came to realize I still have no right to sing the blues. ” What? No right … The rest of the story…
Ever thought about what healing sounds like? “What healing sounds like? Don’t you mean what it LOOKS like, Tony?” Nope. I’m not into looks, when it comes to healing. Because healthy people don’t always look healthy. And sick people don’t always look sick. Know what I mean? Anyway…I’m talking about another benefit of music and health. This time it’s active … The rest of the story…
Take the Personalized Approach People have emailed me this question in various forms lately. Why does audio need to be personalized? Never fear. Your One-Man-Branding-Band is here with some info that should help. I’m not your typical (in more ways than one) copywriter or ad writer. A lot of my background is in the music business, audio commercials, and media … The rest of the story…
Hard work and dedication It’s not the same thing to everyone. For example, farmers need a lot of physically demanding hard work and dedication to grow food. And there are guys who somehow manage to wrestle steel, glass, and concrete into skyscrapers. But it’s not just the guys. There are plenty of women doing amazing work every day. And let’s … The rest of the story…
Hmm…can music change your mood? Spoiler, and short answer…no. Apparently a lot of people use that search phase, can music change your mood, on Google. Because Google serves up a lot of results for the question. But it’s really simple. Music cannot truly change your mood. And I’m not just saying this to start an argument, by the way. … The rest of the story…
Since you’re not doing anything right now, got any ideas for a song? I’m kidding. Well, about the “not doing anything” part. But not about the ideas for a song. I’m in the process of writing, composing, recording, mixing, and mastering 12 tracks for a very important music project. And I’m down to the last two tracks. So, I’m tossing … The rest of the story…
Catch The Moon You can’t actually catch the moon. You might catch it or capture it in a photograph or video. But you might have noticed, in TV shows and other videos…the moon is big. And mighty far away. Oh yeah, it’s also not falling or being tossed. So you can’t catch it. All that being said, I wrote a … The rest of the story…
Sing along songs for little buckaroos Way back in history…all the way back to the early 2000’s…there lived a seasoned songwriter. And he wrote whole collections of sing along songs for kids. Parents from far and near would buy those songs on little pieces of round plastic called CD’s. And their kids loved ’em. The songwriter sang lots of sing … The rest of the story…
What are Timbuk Toys? It’s more like, who is Timbuk Toys? And it’s just a place where little kids can get just about any toy their little hearts desire. You know. A toy store. In the Denver, Colorado metro area. And they used to have something only a select group of toys stores in the whole world had. Timbuk Toys … The rest of the story…
I’ve become a music producer for an audience. Actually I guess I should say I’ve become a music producer for another audience. At least potentially, at this time. And that’s what all the talk about private label products was about. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, click that there link there. < It’s funny how the term … The rest of the story…
OK, kids. Who can define the thermodynamics first law? Settle down. Settle down. And Susie, your hand is always up. Let someone else have a turn. Wow, everybody wants to answer. OK, Tommy, tell us. *ahem* “Yes, the thermodynamics first law says that all, or even part of, the energy in the universe is always constant.” Great answer, Tommy. You’ll … The rest of the story…
An old song with a musical interlude Way, way back in my songwriting life, sometimes I’d worked on something “more than just a song.” And now, when I go through my old notebooks, I see how little I remember about those pieces. Like the words I’m gonna share to a song I composed in 1981. It even included a musical … The rest of the story…