QUICK HITS
Mar 1, 2005 12:00 PM
FUTURE FORUM
Many books on digital recording are available, but The Art of Digital Music (Backbeat) by David Battino and Kelli Richard is especially chock-full of useful tips and information. You'll hear from artists and producers (Glen Ballard, BT, Chuck D, Thomas Dolby, Jimmy Jam, the Crystal Method) and many more. You'll also find chapters on production techniques, music philosophies and business strategies. And check the accompanying DVD extras.
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
Yes, electro came and went (hopefully, someone will eventually alert the West Coast), but the scene did make unlikely stars out Omaha, Neb.'s favorite sons, The Faint. And it seems that the guys in the band have a pretty good sense of humor about everything, as evidenced by their new online video game, Dropkick the Faint (www.dropkickthefaint.com). Parodying their own track “Dropkick the Punks,” the game enables players to literally kick the members of The Faint the hell off the stage and score points in the process, which has to be at least one person's fantasy.
ONE BLINGY-DINGY
Okay, you want a dope ring tone for your cellie, but those constant TV commercials are far too creepy and bizarre for you to even consider dialing up. Luckily for you, BlingTones, the first wireless record label, has signed several top hip-hop producers — including Q-Tip, Salaam Remi, Doug E. Fresh, Rockwilder and Hi-Tek — to write and record exclusive 30-second “songs.” These ring tones are available only through BlingTones, and Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile and Cingular/ATTW are already onboard. To get your bling on, visit www.theblingtones.com.
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