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Music History 

Why do some songs fade out at the end of a record? Here’s the answer.

April 19, 2021April 18, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Composing, Fade out, Recording Studios, Songwriting

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] There are three ways you can bring a song to a

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Music News 

Streaming is Changing the Very Sound of Pop Music. Here’s How.

September 27, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Composing, Pop Music, Songwriting, Streaming

There’s been an ongoing and dynamic symbiotic relationship between music and tech since the process of recording music was invented

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Music News 

We Must Ask the Question Again: Can AI Write Pop Songs?

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment AI, Composing, Hit Song Science, Songwriting

If you sit down with super-producer Max Martin, he’ll explain that there are certain mathematical realities that go into writing

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Cool! 

Do You Enjoy Composing Video Game Music? You Can Get A Master’s Degree Online

July 23, 2016July 23, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Composing, Graduate Degrees, Online Learning, Sound Design, ThinkSpace Education, Video Game Music

Getting a master’s degree is hard work, I don’t think anyone would disagree. However, there are more and more diverse

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Medical Mysteries of Music Music History 

Why is So Much Music Based on Repetition?

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Choruses, Composing, Hooks, Repetition, Riffs, Songwriting

Just about every form of music relies on passages repeating themselves over and over again. Riffs, beats, choruses, hooks–it’s been

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Music Industry 

Are You a Songwriter or Composer Looking for Work?

March 30, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Composing, Music Gateway, Songwriting

A couple of years ago, I met up with reps from a company called Music Gateway whose stated goal is

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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