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<p>I uploaded a song that's new to Mixposure but isn't "new". I've never kept any secrets about how I feel about the music business in general and, in particular, country music. It's just plain pitiful what it has turned into. It seems that anybody and everybody can claim to be country and, if you've got a pop song that you want to promote as country, then all the better. Not to mention all the shaved monkeys with a hat that attempt to even sing, but fail miserably. But that doesn't stop them and it doesn't stop the "industry" from trying to jam them down our throats.</p><p>So, I wrote this song. It's called "I Shot My Radio". Check it out here <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Full_Blood_Country/song_focus_20448.php">http://www2.mixposure.com/Full_Blood_Country/song_focus_20448.php</a></p>
<p>I put a demo fo the new song I'm working on up on my page. The song is called "Time's Up". The song doesn't have the bass or vocals tracks on it yet, but you'll definitely get a feel for how the song will sound with the drums, rhythm and lead guitar. I had to work hard to get some of my slide guitar chops back since I really haven't played slide in a couple of years. I hope everyone likes what they hear so far, and please send me some feedback on what you think of it.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mixposure is proud to announce the October Artist of the Month <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Paul_Reed_Smith_Music/">Paul Reed Smith</a>. Paul is obviously well known for his amazing guitars but Paul also happens to be a fantastic musician in his own right. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From his bio...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Paul Reed Smith (founder of PRS Guitars) and Derek St Holmes (former guitarist for Ted Nugent) spent two years writing these songs with Mike Ault and, Gary and Greg Grainger contributing. The CD is centered around Derek's voice, the powerful Grainger Brother's rythym section and Michael and Paul's guitar teamwork. Derek has an international reputation for being one of the best voices in rock. Basic tracks were recorded live at the Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore and mixed at Paul’s studio and mastered by Bob Ludwig, owner of Gateway Mastering.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Paul Reed Smith is known as a guitar maker and leader of PRS Guitars. What is not commonly known is that Paul is a musician, songwriter and studio owner. Throughout his journey to find the ultimate tone in his guitars, a large number of extraordinary musicians have gravitated to playing music with him. In the beginning, this was for national music trade and guitar shows, music stores, guitar clinics and PRS Guitar promotional events. The goal was to sell guitars and let people know the head of the company could play. All the people joining him were professional musicians, but Paul doesn't consider himself a pro musician. He considers himself more of an expensive hobbyist who loves to play....<a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Paul_Reed_Smith_Music/">more</a></span></p><p> </p>
<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ILx59J9VZak&rel=1"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ILx59J9VZak&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p><p>Author, speaker, performing songwriter Ryan Michael Galloway tells how heartburn can lead to songwriting ideas. "Want fries with that, hon?" More at <a href="http://www.GigsterClinics.com">http://www.GigsterClinics.com</a>.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">How cool is it to see a young female guitarist, soulfully playing her guitar-!! VIDEO:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k5TV-36keag?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k5TV-36keag?fs=1&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></span></p>
<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jj_SSdNZyVo&rel=1"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jj_SSdNZyVo&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p><p>From the road, Ryan Michael Galloway describes a near-meditational technique for the songwriting process. More at <a href="http://www.GigsterClinics.com">http://www.GigsterClinics.com</a>.</p>
<p>I like the thought of going into a music store and seeing Tony McManus playing.</p><p> </p><p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fs2mQupeVxo&rel=1"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fs2mQupeVxo&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p>
<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/big21EbELPA&rel=1"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/big21EbELPA&rel=1" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></p><p>More on how to write a song. The second verse is NOT the same as the first. Author, speaker and performing songwriter Ryan Michael Galloway takes us one more step down the road. More at <a href="http://www.GigserClinics.com">http://www.GigserClinics.com</a>.</p>
<p>Uploaded a new version of "Trail Of Tears". Hopefully this one is better.</p>
<p>So how are you guys coming along on the Halloween and Octoberfest tunes? Personally I am behind!!</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://revelation-six.deviantart.com/art/Jimi-Hendrix-51381125?offset=70#/dul7i1" target="_blank"><img src="http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs14/i/2007/080/c/6/John_Lennon_2004_by_Revelation_Six.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a></p>