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“The average upright contains around 12,000 parts - and 80% of those are moving”: How to record a real piano perfectly

Nothing adds organic character to a track like live piano, but recording one isn’t easy. We lift the piano lid and talk about pianistic logistics!

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"Sabbath will not do it, they won't take a chance": How Ozzy Osbourne predicted the future and saved Motörhead's Heavy Metal Holocaust

When Motörhead supported Ozzy Osbourne on his first American arena tour, it was the start of a beautiful friendship

Metal Hammer

"It changed everything. After that it was never the same. I had to adjust my life": The story of the career-defining song with a lyric scribbled on a takeaway bag while stoned

Two albums into his career, Lenny Kravitz was still taking the train to the studio. Then came the night that changed his life forever

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Celebrated Soul Musician D'Angelo Dead At 51: US Media

Grammy-winning musician D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after "a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," his family told US media Tuesday.

International Business Times

D’Angelo’s career-spanning playlist: Hits and hidden gems

D’Angelo has blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship

The Independent UK

D'Angelo's Death Sparks Online Fan Reaction for Son Swayvo Twain Who Also Lost Mum Angie Stone

Following the tragic deaths of neo-soul legend D'Angelo and singer Angie Stone, their son Michael Archer Jr. opens up about his unimaginable loss and vows to stay strong.

International Business Times UK

D'Angelo Dies Seven Months After Ex Angie Stone: How Did Both Singers Pass Away?

R&B legend D'Angelo's death comes just months after Angie Stone's tragic passing. See the causes of their early deaths and the lasting legacy they left behind.

International Business Times UK

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Christina Aguilera Plans Major Christmas Comeback With Risqué Strip Club Video

Christina Aguilera is planning a Christmas music return with a burlesque-themed video filmed at Crazy Horse Paris, tied to the 25th anniversary of 'My Kind of Christmas.'

Latin Times

Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music

The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishing

The Guardian - US

10 Photos of D'Angelo and Angie Stone's Son, Michael D'Angelo Archer II: Quick Facts about His Age, Career and More

Meet Michael D'Angelo Archer II, aka Swayvo Twain, the son of R&B legends D'Angelo and Angie Stone. Discover how the rapper is forging his own musical legacy while honouring his iconic parents.

International Business Times UK

Angie Stone Once Shared that Co-Parenting With D'Angelo Was 'Very Difficult': 'Pride Is The Gangsta In This'

Explore D'Angelo and Angie Stone's lasting neo-soul legacy, their heartfelt love story, co-parenting struggles, and the power of pride in relationships.

International Business Times UK

Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat and more react to the death of D'Angelo

Celebrities have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo

The Independent UK

D'Angelo, R&B Icon and Neo-Soul Pioneer, Dies at 51 After Private Battle with Cancer

Music lovers around the world mourn the death D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, has passed away at age 51 after a private struggle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement expressing their heartbreak and gratitude for the legacy he leaves behind.

Latin Times

R&B Legend D’Angelo Passes Away At 51 After Several Months Of Treatment

"D'Angelo blessed me with the flawless soundtrack of my life," a fan wrote.

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“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind”: D’Angelo, legendary, boundary-pushing R&B singer/songwriter, dies at 51

The multi-instrumentalist released only three albums over the course of his three-decade career, but each proved hugely influential

The Independent UK

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died

International Business Times UK

Keith Urban Admits Touring Left Him 'Lonely And Miserable' As Strain Shows Behind The Fame

In preview clips for CBS' 'The Road', Keith Urban admits life on tour can be 'completely lonely and miserable', the candid remarks arrive as Nicole Kidman files for divorce. Official show materials and court filings form the record.

The Guardian - UK

‘Almost 30m plays on Spotify!’ When fake bands hit the real-life big time, from Spinal Tap to the Flaming Dildos

How do you invent a convincing fictional band for your play, film or novel? And what happens if they actually top the charts? The creators of Scott Pilgrim, the Commitments, Stereophonic and more reveal all

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“If my tone or phrasing sounded awkward my teacher would make me do push-ups!”: David Immerman on moving from pure shredding to playing with American Idol stars and Avril Lavigne – and why he never wanted to start his own band

The session and production specialist reveals how indulging his ‘90s dreams evolved into touring gigs with A-list pop-rockers, and what he does to match the studio sounds of Lavigne’s timeless hits

Guitar World

“They’re awful, ‘never should have occurred in nature’ kind of things… It was unplayable”: Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal remembers his radical mad scientist fretless guitar experiments

The virtuoso once wanted a fretless guitar, so he took matters into his own hands

Evening Standard

Sharon Osbourne plans annual ‘Back to the Beginning’ memorial gig to honour late husband Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert — featuring Black Sabbath, Metallica and Guns N’ Roses — could now become an annual event after his family moved to trademark its name

MusicRadar

“He was like, ‘Ronnie just had dinner with Paul McCartney, and Paul recommended that you be our producer, so what do you think?’": It took an intervention from Paul McCartney for Mick Jagger to offer Andrew Watt a job with the Rolling Stones

“This is some crazy dream as a kid with a guitar to have those names talking about you,” says Watt

Guitar World

“It’s the first time I’ve ever used a Floyd Rose. It felt very scary for me”: Wet Leg are one of indie rock’s hottest acts – but their guitarist has been accidentally channeling Bon Jovi with her axe of choice

Lead guitarist Hester Chambers is taking a cue from vocalist and rhythm guitarist Rhian Teasdale by opting for an off-kilter guitar for the genre

MusicRadar

“I never realised just how difficult it was for Alex. He had to rethink everything”: When Geddy Lee’s obsession with synthesizers made Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson feel sidelined in his own band

"The guitar suffered in a lot of the mixes," Lifeson said

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Creating chords for electronic music: 3 ways to generate more interesting progressions in Ableton Live 12

Let’s explore how Live’s MIDI effects can help us write better progressions

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