Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas!

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May the Christmas Season
Fill your Home with Joy
Your Heart with Love
And your Life with Laughter.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Walking on Glass

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I walked on broken glass for the 1st time in my life yesterday, there wasn’t any fear….i was quite excited to do it really…….no pain at all…

Monday, December 21, 2009

PRS Cables Releases Guitarbud [iPod and iPhone Interface]

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This must-have accessory allows you to plug your guitar directly into your iPhone and 2nd Gen iPod Touch (simultaneously with your headphones) for use with all guitar applications.

The guitarist’s interface fuses your instrument with your iPhone – Now the possibilities are as endless as the apps on your phone. With the Guitarbud even the simple Voice Memos™ app (that comes with your phone) can be used to record riffs or songs anywhere – instantly email your track to your friends. All your apps become more powerful – use your iPod tuner in a noisy crowded bar, record your next tune on the 4-track recorder that’s as close as your iPhone.

This powerful, portable guitarist’s interface, is designed specifically for musicians by Bond Music Research in conjuction with PRS Guitars; makers of PRS Signature Series Cables Guitar Cables.

Guitarbud is lightweight, flexible, and easily fits in your pocket. More than a simple adaptor, this 6 foot special instrument cable allows freedom of movement when you play, and links your headphones with your instrument.

SOURCE: http://www.prscables.com/guitarbud.php

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

{Cover Songs} Iron Man (Black Sabbath) by The Cardigans

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The Cardigans from Sweden covered Black Sabbath’s classic “Iron Man” in their 3rd studio album “First Band On The Moon” released in 1996.

 

Checkout their lounge, chill-out version of “Iron Man”:

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Iron Man II Trailer

Imogen Heap Live Singapore!

 

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Date: 29 March 2010

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

Prices: $48 (student price – limited), $68, $88, $108, $128 & $148 (excluding Sistic fees). ~Fans of Greenhorn Productions Facebook page will be eligible for priority booking/discounts

JOHN FRUSCIANTE officially leaves The Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

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John Frusciante has confirmed his departure from Red Hot Chili Peppers, revealing he actually quit the band over a year ago.

-SOURCE: http://www.nme.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers/48928

Famous PedalBoards –> Jerry Cantrell

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Jerry Cantrell guitarist of Alice In Chains

 

Effects Chain:

MXR - M288 Bass Octave, Smartgate, EVH117 Flanger

Boss – CH1 SuperChorus, CE5 Chorus Ensemble

Ibanez – TS808HW Tubescreamer

Eventide – Timefactor

Dunlop - Crybaby, Rotovibe

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Checkout the Video:

Jerry Cantrell’s G&L Tribute Rampage

 

Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has a new Tribute line of his Rampage Signature guitar…

It features a Custom Wound JC Alnico Humbucker & Kahler 4300 X-Trem!

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http://www.glguitars.com

Checkout the video:

Eric Peterson gets his Dean!

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Testament Guitarist Eric Peterson has his signature guitar released by Dean guitars called the “Old Skull V

Details:

Mahogany Top / Body
24-3/4” Scale
Set Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Pearl Block Inlays
Grover Tuners
Black Hardware
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
EMG 81 Bridge / EMG 85 Neck Pickup

 

Pretty straight-forward specs for a metal guitar….

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http://www.deanguitars.com/dean_winter_09/Eric_Peterson_Signature_Old_Skull_V.htm

 

Halford III - Winter Songs

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Rob Halford of Judas Priest fame released an album called “Winter Songs” early last month through his new label Metal God Records.

Tracklist:

"Get Into the Spirit" — 05:26
"We Three Kings" — 04:06
"Oh Come O Come Emanuel" — 04:38
"Winter Song" — 05:38
"What Child Is This" — 04:27
"Christmas for Everyone" — 03:06
"I Don't Care If It's Christmas Night" — 03:14
"Light of the World" — 04:13
"Oh Holy Night" — 04:09
"Come All Ye Faithful" — 02:27

Checkout the Video:

Monday, December 14, 2009

Pyramid Guitar Strings

 

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Tried out a new brand of strings today, German-made pure nickle round wound “Pyramid Strings”.

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The strings are “softer” than D’addarios, feels very comfortable and bend friendly, but lacks treble.

I feel Pyramid Strings are more suitable for Blues, Jazz and maybe Rock players, not that great for Metalheads.

For the price, think i’m likely to stick to the cheaper D’addario & Ernie Balls

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“Stringed” and ready to RAWK!!!

Make A Noise

 

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The Make a Noise Foundation was formed in 1998 by Grammy® award-winning guitarist Steve Vai. Inspired by and committed to the incredible power of music, the foundation's goal is to provide funding for music education and programs for those unable to pursue music-related activities due to limited resources. By supporting the development of musicians, Make a Noise strives to encourage the continued growth of musical culture and creative expression.

- http://www.makeanoise.com

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http://www.vai.com/

Saturday, December 12, 2009

New PRS 25th Anniversary SE Guitars!

 

Yes, there’s birds!

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Mikael Åkerfeldt model [Opeth]

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Nick Catanese Model [BLS]

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Paul Allender Model [COF]

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Hymns from the Blazing Chariot

 

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‘Hymns from the Blazing Chariot’ a music video directed by award-winning filmmaker Jacen Tan which premiered at The Substation yesterday.

“Based on the song’s lyrics and concept, the explosive music video is a re-imagination of the ancient Sanskrit text‘The Bhagavad Gita’, one of the most important philosophical classics of the world.

Shot entirely in front of a green screen, the video with high production values is set to break the boundaries of Singapore indie film productions. It interweaves brutal band performances with storyline battle scenes, created with visual effects compositing and computer animation.

“It is a dream come true to make this video, which is a great visual representation of Rudra’s music,” says Kathir, bassist and vocalist of Rudra.” - Hosaywood

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Pictures taken with my crappy Camera-phone:

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Q&A with band, filmmaker and cast

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Special performance by RUDRA!!!

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LINKS:

www.rudraonline.org
www.myspace.com/vedicmetal

www.hosaywood.com

www.apsara-asia.com.sg
www.mayadancetheatre.org

The Smashing Pumpkins – A Song For A Son

The Smashing Pumpkins releases a new track off their new album “Teargarden by Kaleidyscope”, the 44-song concept album will be released for free over the Internet, one song at a time…

This is what the Chicagotribune has to say about the new song:

“A Song for a Son” is a slow-build ballad, opening with pensive voice and keyboards and then gradually incorporating guitar, bass and drums in stately progression. It builds to a guitar solo, then falls back, finally winding up with carnival-like organ. The opaque lyrics are replete with images of sailors, tailors, unborn sons, space invaders and Icarus-like flame-outs. You want classic Corgan? Try the line about the "blown-out bird, the kind that don't return to the nest.”  - chicagotribune.com


 

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Lamb Of God - Wrath World Tour Singapore!

 

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Lamb Of God – Wrath World Tour
Date/Time: 15 April 2010 (8.00pm)
Minimum Age For Entry: 12 years old
Venue: D'Marquee, Downtown East


Standard Tickets: $95
Group of 5 - 9 tickets: $85
Group of 10 and above tickets: $75
(Group Purchase Call Hotline: 6296 -2929 )
(Additional 7% GST and $2 Booking Fee applies)
Tickets go on sale 21 December at all Tickets.com outlets.
Booking Hotline: (65) 6296-2929
Online booking: http://www.tdc.sg

Wanted Man! Shoplifting at SV Guitars

 

Helping to spread the word…

 

The man in glasses shoplifted a SWING PRISM Guitar (worth $1000) from Standard Value’s Peninsula branch on 26-Nov-09.

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Contact SV Guitars @ +65-63686586 if you have any details regarding the man in the pictures.

Friday, December 4, 2009

PGI Cleared!

 

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PGI Cleared!

1 more to go!!

M. Nor – Bass Methods

 

I was near Citymusic earlier so decided to drop by to check out the ongoing sale….

Just happened that M. Nor was there to conduct a Bass clinic…

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M. Nor is the first local bassist to be endorsed by Hartke, apparently Larry Hartke found M. Nor through Facebook…yes Facebook!!!

Some shots taken with my lousy camera-phone…

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M. Nor uses:

Status Empathy bass guitar

Hartke LH1000 ampliflier

2 Hartke cabs (unfortunately i can’t really remember which cabs..i think it’s HX410 & HX115)

Thursday, December 3, 2009