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HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By DICARLO PRODUCTIONS, 2008-05-25

HEY, JUST WANTED TO WISH ALL MY FELLOW AMERICANS HERE A HAPPY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="images/smilies/face-grin.png" border="0" alt="grin" title="grin" />
SORRY I HAVEN´T BEEN AROUND MUCH, BUT WE LOST A GREAT BASS PLAYER AND GOOD FRIEND RECENTLY, AND HAVE HAD TO BREAK IN A NEW GUY, WHICH MEANT A LOT OF REHEARSALS FOR THE GIGS AND FESTIVALS WE´VE BEEN DOING EVERY WEEKEND. AND NOW THIS NEW GUY IS GOING ON TOUR WITH A MAJOR ACT HERE IN GERMANY, SO THAT MEANS FINDING ANOTHER GUY TO DO THE GIGS IN JUNE-JULY-AUGUST. I´VE ALSO BEEN DOING A LOT OF MIXES AND MASTERS FOR ARTISTS ON MY SPACE. THE HIP HOP ARTIST DUTTY DEVISIOSO JUST SENT ME ANOTHER 3 SONGS TO MIX AND MASTER THIS WEEK, AND BEFORE THAT I HAD DONE 18 OTHER SONGS FOR HIM. HIS CD WILL BE COMING OUT IN THE NEXT MONTHS AND IT´S REALLY GOOD. I´VE ALSO MET A FANTASTIC FEMALE SINGER-SONGWRITER THAT HAS A DEAL WITH SONY/REDD AND WARNER CHAPPEL PUBLISHING, THAT WANTS TO COLLAB WITH ME, AND HAVE ME DO REMIXES OF SOME OF HER EXISTING SONGS. HER NAME IS LA MENGA KAFI, AND SHE´S ALSO ON MY SPACE AS WELL.. SO AS YOU CAN SEE, I HAVEN´T HAD A WHOLE LOT OF TIME LATELY.
ALSO, I´VE DONE IT AGAIN, I´M IN THE THE QUARTER FINALS AT OURSTAGE AGAIN, BUT IN 2 GENRES THIS TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D MY "DICARLO BEATS & SONG SNIPPETS" ARE #5 IN THE DJ BEATS GENRE, AND "ATHENA´S WISH" IS #5 IN THE ROCK INSTRUMENTAL GENRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
THE JUDGING FOR THE QUARTER FINALS STOPS ON MAY 29. 
SEMI FINALS START ON MAY 29 
AND THE FINALS ARE ON MAY 31. THE #1 PRIZE IS $5,000. 
AS USUAL, MY SONGS ARE ALWAYS STRONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE QUARTER AND SEMI FINALS, AND IT´S HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, SO I NEED ALL THE VOTES I CAN GET!!!!!!!! SO IF YOU GOT SOME SPARE TIME, I´D APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT. :D www.ourstage.com
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I HAD A FRIEND ASK ME TO VOTE FOR HIM ON ANOTHER SITE CALLED www.musicnation.com, AND SINCE I HAD TO REGISTER TO VOTE, I DECIDED TO MAKE A PAGE THERE, AND ENDED UP ENTERING A CONTEST SPONSORED BY SPIN MAGAZINE AND HENNESSEY. I JOINED THERE 6 DAYS AGO, WAS #447 IN THE CONTEST, AND TODAY I´M #53!!!!!! 1ST PRIZE IS A RECORD DEAL WITH SIGNAL/EPIC (SONY). I DOUBT I´LL WIN, BECAUSE THERE´S SOME VERY TALENTED ARTISTS ON THE SITE, AND SOME EVEN HAVE TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL MTV LIKE VIDEOS. A LOT OF YOUNG NEW INDIE ARTISTS HUNGRY TO GET A DEAL. LOL TO BE HONEST, I´M QUITE SURPRISED AT THE SUCCESS I´VE HAD SO FAR. BUT THE REAL HEAD ON HEAD BATTLES START LATER, AND I DON´T KNOW HOW WELL I´LL DO AGAINST THE PRO VIDEOS, ETC. MANY OF YOU HERE HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO OF MARGOT MC DONALD. WELL, THERE´S A MILLION MARGOT MC DONALDS, AND YOUNG BANDS WITH THE SAME QUALITY MUSIC AND PRO VIDEOS OUT THERE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES. IT´S PRETTY SCARY TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH. LOL 
ANYWAY, I HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE STAYING HEALTHY AND DOING WELL. HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY!!!!!!!!! PEACE, DICARLO

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On The Air!

By Admin, 2008-05-24

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Come on in!
iMS is on the air live with your host Mike K aka The Germinator. Please visit <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/index.php?t=ims_radio">iMS Radio</a> which has instructions and the link to listen. As always, we will be in the <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/chat/">Chatroom</a> during the show having some fun.
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I know Mike has a lot of friends that have already joined iMusicScene so I wanted to say thank you and welcome to the community! If you have not signed up but want to be in the chat room tonight, we do require a login to keep it secure. Signing up to iMS is free. There are two ways to join iMS. As an <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/signup.php?mode=signup&quota_id=4">Artist</a> where you can upload your original music or as a <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/signup.php?mode=signup&quota_id=-1">Listener</a>. Once you have signed up, just click the chat link and come on in! 
Hope to see you there!
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Sunday Show

By Wizard Sleeve, 2008-05-24

Sunday from 8PM GMT (3PM EST) Till about Midnight often later the Wiz is back in action.. and aparantly he has decided to talk about himslef in 3rd person today, I think he might be going mad... lets hope he doesn't keep it up during his show.
Soundclick is once again ripe with a few new tracks in their charts so fair few have been grabbed from there today in different genres. It might have taken a couple of months but a few new tracks worth downloading creapt in there. They will all be getting a spin tonight for sure.
Other than that.. well there hasn't been any interesting news this wee so we'll probably just resort to slagging off matty on team speak :P
I'm trying to work on a few things today to make the show extra SPECIAL, but my main priority is getting even more new music for tonights show first. - I hope to see you all their.. send any new tracks to me and I will be sure to play them out.
Email: <a href="mailto:WizardSleeve@nexusradio.co.uk">WizardSleeve@nexusradio.co.uk</a> Listen Now Hifi: <a href="http://209.51.162.173:9278/listen.pls">http://209.51.162.173:9278/listen.pls</a> Chat: <a href="http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/chat.php">http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/chat.php</a> Forum: <a href="http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/forum/forum.php">http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/forum/forum.php</a> Request (live feature only): <a href="http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/requests/playlist.php?limit=100">http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/requests/playlist.php?limit=100</a> Teamspeak: <a href="http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1040">http://www.nexusradio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1040</a>
Sunday from 8PM GMT (3PM EST) Till about Midnight often later

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Matumamboh Alfred E. review of Keep The Green Alive !!!! Interview

By KEEP THE GREEN ALIVE, 2008-05-24

Matumamboh Alfred E. is Cameroonian now living in Toronto, Canada. He holds a Masters degree in Literature. His articles have been published in Cameroon, Nigeria, and England.

Review - Part One

In this series of brilliantly orchestrated interviews, Paul Richmond and Gregf Allen have adumbrated the ominous state of our god given planet. Stimulating, penetrating and enlightening perceptions are proffered on the condition of the earth and how the human race led by the alpha homo sapien, Western man, has impacted it. Recklessly and thoughtlessly plundered, the natural habitat of man, earth is revealed in these interviews as being in an advanced stage of ruin.

Enticingly laced with musical interludes, a compelling and disturbing view of the state of our planet is offered.

In the first three interviews, some of the causes of the sick state of the earth are exposed. One of them is the consumerism of Western man. He has been hypnotized into a culture of dependency. Tricked into believing that every gadget in the market is a need and not a want, man in the West is plunged into an insane rush to amass every item he sees in the market. But the sad truth or tragedy is that all these things are manufactured at the expense of the depleting natural resources.

Western capitalism, driven by a compulsion to amass profit, exploits the resources of this planet without thinking of creative ways of regenerating them. The resources are ruthlessly raped by Western industries without realizing that we are part of the living earth and as such we need the earth as much as it needs us. We are to cohabit with other creatures rather than dominate and destroy them.

As Paul Richmond rightly observes, it is the element of greed in human nature that is primarily responsible for this absurd and bizarre state of affairs. And this human greed is epitomized by the financial heavy weights who are the pillars of the corporations that massively exploit the resources of the earth to the very detriment of the earth, civilization as we know it and man himself.

One of the arresting features of the interviews is Paul's talent to ask the tough questions; his determination to explore so called taboo topics, i.e. issues which people elect not to discuss in public. His ultimate goal like that of Greg Allen, of course, is to create awareness in the public about the damage. We as a race have collectively inflicted on our natural environment and how this in turn, ironically, will affect not only the present civilization but the very existence of the human race.

Greg Allen comes across as a living encyclopedia not only of the condition of the earth but of other planets as well.

I salute the courage of these two men to spell out in clear and consistent terminology the primary causes of the near dilapidated state of the earth, namely Western consumerism, Western capitalism and Western man's macho desire to conquer and dominate. But as Greg rightly points out the game is over because there is nowhere else left to conquer. The last chapter of Western man's inherent capacity to dominate and destroy is being written and the pen drips with blood.

Greg Allen also highlights the harmonious balance of the universe, how for instance the moon affects not only the water of the earth but our very hormones. Our emotional state is variously affected by the movement of the moon. We may get excited; intense; angry; stimulated by the full moon. And yet tragically, thanks to Western man's insane greed for profit, this harmonious state of the universe is adversely affected.

In point of fact, these interviews are a must listen.

Review - Part Two

In the second part of this series of interviews we are presented with the two sides of the coin as it were. The interlocutors, Paul Richmond and Greg Allen, demonstrate articulately, with substantial facts from recent history, man's relentless capacity to self-destruct and at the same time indications of hope are put in perspective.

On the dark, destructive side, we are made aware of the fact that hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans in the United States, which ostensibly looked like a natural disaster was indeed catalyzed by man's disruptive actions. Even one of the most deadly earthquakes in human history, the Tsunami disaster, which damaged over nine countries in three continents was also indirectly instigated by man's thoughtless impact on the planet.

Then the horrendous catastrophe which man is directly culpable of, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster which occurred in Ukraine is the other thread in man's narrative of destruction which is dealt with in these interviews. The catastrophic effects of that nuclear cataclysm are still being felt today. The amount of radiation that was unleashed on the environment as a result of the tragic event was so powerful and toxic that all of the reindeers in the region were slaughtered apart from the number of people killed.

Then there is the amount of carbon monoxide that is pumped into the atmosphere, virtually choking or suffocating the earth, is another strain of this sad narrative. As Greg Allen explains, mankind's destructive activities disrupt the balance of incoming radiation and outgoing heat. This is tragic because the earth being a living organism in its own right, has its in-built mechanism to heal itself. But the trouble is, we as a race do not only destroy it with the amount of radiation and carbon dioxide we unleash on it, but we prevent it from restoring itself. This restorative propensity of the earth is demonstrated by the directly affected area of the scandalous nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. As Greg Allen reveals, because there are no human beings living in that area , in spite of the massive devastation wrecked on it by man, it has been able to heal itself to almost pristine state. This fact is one of the miraculous mysteries of the earth and an optimistic indication.

All these facts help to put in sharp focus the point that human civilization as we know it, that is if we perceive our earth as a global village, is at war with our environment. Modern civilization is negatively impacting the planet.

The questions that inevitably loom large in the mind are, " Can we as a race reverse this tragic tide of events? Or, "Have we passed the point of no return?".

The answers to these questions bring us to the other side of the picture, the optimistic side. Once again we refer to Greg Allen, he points out that the knowledge of man's destructive effect on the our planet is well documented and that it is not hidden from the men and women who parade the corridors of power. But that those with the political will and financial power are not doing enough to arrest the situation. Though this can be perceived from a negative perspective, I believe there is a positive spectre to it. I think if pressure groups are formed, especially with projects like this one initiated by Paul Richmond to educate the public and galvanize their will and energy to mount pressure on those in positions of power, then there will be hopeful signs in the sky.

That is why this particular project itself is of remarkable urgency and importance.

The other glimmer of hope is corporations like this one Greg Allen is part of, which functions as a partnership of three men and five female employees, whose efforts are geared toward reversing this tragic tide. Though small in number in comparison to the massive devastation that is taking place daily, yet we cannot underestimate their effect. And one also hopes that there are other corporations all over the world like this one which are working relentlessly to halt this collective destruction.

That is where we all as human beings come in, we need to intervene. We cannot afford to stand idly by and squeeze our hands in anguish while juggernauts deplete our natural resources and destroy our planet.

I will conclude this second part of my review by referring to the sixteenth century English poet John Done who once wrote, "no man is an island entire by itself" and as Professor Ali Mazrui rightly contends, "out in the cosmic sea, there is an island called earth, no man may be an island, but every man lives on one." That makes the task of jointly embarking on saving our planet all the more urgent, because the survival of our race depends on it.

Review - Part 3

The main thrust of the last series of interviews which takes place on Amherst Island is essentially about providing solutions to the problems that are brilliantly analyzed in the first parts of the series of interviews.

If the governments of the world are hesitant to take concrete actions that will enable the restoration of our planet then a plethora of creative ideas can be garnered from this last series of interviews to start the process of restoration.

From the interviews, it is clear that for the healing process of our earth to begin, we must alter our thinking pattern. That is, we must acknowledge that our present lifestyle is destructive to our environment hence the need for alternative methods which in reality are superior or healthier.

The second point of departure is that changes can begin at the level of small communities. In other words, people can begin to come together to exchange and harness ideas on how to better treat our planet.

More benefits are derived by listening to the interviews first hand. By so doing, key suggestions on how to adapt our lifestyles to our natural habitat can be borrowed. So, I will only highlight a few of the creative suggestions.

We learn from the interviews that compost toilets are more useful to our environment than the water system which helps to contaminate our drinking water.

Commonsensical approaches like building houses with windows facing south so that the sunlight directly reflects in our houses providing energy that enables the growth of house plants. Roof top garden is another way of improving our living space because they receive much energy directly from the sun. We can also use devices such as heat exchanges which cost less than $500 can reduce the domestic water load by up to 40%.

We are also advised and encouraged to improve the building envelopes or insulative layers around our houses for energy conservation. Theses are only a few of the many creative ways of living that will drastically reduce our energy consumption, discussed in this last series.

Daine's poem, "To Save or not to Save …" is a poignant plea for collective intervention to save our planet. What gives the poem such emotional power is her evocation of the earth in the image of an ailing woman. This poignant personification of the earth calls for urgent and positive participation in remaking our planet. It is a poetic summon to positive change, a call for immediate action on all and sundry.

While the interviews appeal to the intellect, Maria Daine's poem tugs the strings of the heart. It is a heart rending appeal not to stand by and watch the earth eternally ruined. What Daine is obliquely saying in this poem is that we cannot pretend to be islands of neutrality or symbols of indifference when we know all is bubbling and just about bursting at the seams. We need to be friends and not foes with our environment, for our good and that of our posterity.

What Daines, Richmond and Allen have in common is a passionate love for the earth and an iron will to see it survive the ravages inflicted on it by man.

I doff my hat to Paul Richmond's courage, unflinching determination to unearth and the truth about the state of the earth and his zealous dedication to awaken the slumbering conscience of the world especially that of the high and mighty who lack the political will to make and implement policies that are crucial for the salvation of our planet.

Review - Conclusion

In conclusion it is evident from the foregone that, like physicians, Paul Richmond and Greg Allen have clinically diagnosed and exposed the sick state of the condition of the earth. But, they are not prophets of doom. Even though they have critically analysed the impact the destructive animal called man has had on his own habitat, they have also indicated signs of hope. In other words, the interview has portrayed a balanced picture of the earth's condition, foregrounding the problem as well as proffering valuable solutions.

That, in part, explains the remarkable importance of these interviews. Not only have we been conscientized about the destructive path modern civilization has taken, the interviews are a storehouse of valuable information on how to adopt an alternative lifestyle or culture that will begin the regeneration or restoration process of our only habitant. And the other good thing about these interviews is that we do not need to wait for governments to legislate policies that will enable the earth to breath or restore itself. We can actually begin at the individual level. Communities also can borrow ideas from here and implement them for their own benefit.

It is heart-warming to learn that there are positive forces around the globe that are mobilizing and galvanizing their energies to compel governments around the world to stem this cannibalistic propensity in man. This act of insane callousness to destroy other creatures and our natural habitat for profit. It is the profit motive that shapes the minds of those in high places who turn a blind eye to the devastation that we continue to inflict on our planet. Blinded by the desire for exorbitant profit, these men and women possess a bestial tendency that insults that of the beast of the jungle.

Thank God, with projects like this interview, the alarm bells are ringing and the entire world is forced to take note. It is my strong belief that the forces for positive change will not stop until the whole world embarks on a new lifestyle that is less harmful to our planet.

The ranks of those who strive to halt these destructive cultures keeps on swelling and the march of history will continue until victory is achieved, until the dawn of a new culture emerges out of the ashes of this one.

In a sense, we are called upon to make a choice that will determine the destiny of our planet and our posterity. It is either you lend support in any way possible to those who want to save this planet or you are in favour of those who are heading us for destruction. To bury our heads ostrich-like in the sand and pretend that the problem does not exist is to lend support to the destructive forces.

After listening to these interviews, may our consciences be pricked and may we do the right thing because our planet desperately needs our intervention.

c 2006
Alfred E. Matumamboh

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clearing the cobwebs

By FocusPlayer, 2008-05-22

Hi folks,
Glad to see the new music is still pilling up around here.

Just jumped in to wish everyone well.

No new tunes from me for quite some time ... but ever season turns... and this ones gotta end sometime.

Cheers folks

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Hey Guys!

By Admin, 2008-05-21

I hope everyone has a safe Holiday Weekend and has a time to sit back and chill for a bit. Grab a beer and write some music!
As a reminder, Mike K will be doing his Radio Show, Saturday Night Rocks, beginning at 8PM EST. You can tune in by clicking the iMS Radio Link on the menu or go into <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/index.php?t=ims_radio">iMS Radio</a> which has a little more detail if you should have trouble getting the stream to work. Please join everyone in <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/chat/">Chat</a> for some fun!
Have a good weekend!!
Dazed

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Jam to a BT -

By ROBBO1, 2008-05-21

Hi All
Just finished a jam to a BT. I'm trying to improve so any criticism is much welcome!
 <a href="http://www.imusicscene.com/ROBERT_SMITH/music.php">http://www.imusicscene.com/ROBERT_SMITH/music.php</a>
Cheers
Rob

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Thanks

By Phillip Hartley, 2008-05-20

Thanks to everybody who left such wonderful reviews on my songs. I don't have time to reply to you all at the moment as I have too much work on. I have to get up at 4.30 am tomorrow! As soon as I get the chance, most probably friday, I will thank you all in person. Til then, thank you all so much.
Much Love, Phil H

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PARTY AT THE PLAYHOUSE

By Main Pie, 2008-05-20

PII'S HAVING A BBQ PARTY AND EVERYONE'S INVITED!!! HOT
I'll supply the ALL YOU CAN EAT PIE BUFFET... as long as you bring the meat!!!
I have a great show lined up fer ya all to dance the night away!!!!
I will be introducing A NEW DANCE TONIGHT where everyone can participate....SO put on yer Sailin' Shoe and drop by the Playhouse!!!
I will also be playing a Jam Session that Bri-an/Ked/BraceImpact conducted one Sunday afternoon!!!! It is OUTSTANDING!!!!
It'll be the MOST FUN YOU'VE EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PII'S PLAYHOUSE IS NOW COMIN' AT YA EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
AT 6PM SHARP!!!!!!!! Be there or next time we see ya we'll flick yer ears!!!!!
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I`M SO FAMOUS, THEY EVEN NAMED A ROAD AFTER ME!!!!!!! :)

By DICARLO PRODUCTIONS, 2008-05-19

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