Why do some songs fade out at the end of a record? Here’s the answer.
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] There are three ways you can bring a song to a
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Composing
Streaming is Changing the Very Sound of Pop Music. Here’s How.
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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We Must Ask the Question Again: Can AI Write Pop Songs?
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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Do You Enjoy Composing Video Game Music? You Can Get A Master’s Degree Online
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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Why is So Much Music Based on Repetition?
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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Are You a Songwriter or Composer Looking for Work?
A couple of years ago, I met up with reps from a company called Music Gateway whose stated goal is
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