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How Horn Arrangements Help Brass Cut Through a Dense Festival Mix

How Horn Arrangements Help Brass Cut Through a Dense Festival Mix

Ever wonder how horn sections sound so powerful at a huge festival? We break down the musical tricks that let them slice through the noise.
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A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

"Didn't We Almost Have It All," a signature song for Whitney Houston, emerged from a meticulous and sometimes challenging creative process before b...
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Adrian Smith's Guitar Work Shines on Iron Maiden's 'Somewhere in Time' Album

Adrian Smith's Guitar Work Shines on Iron Maiden's 'Somewhere in Time' Album

Adrian Smith's Guitar Work Shines on Iron Maiden's 'Somewhere in Time' Album
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Whitney Houston’s Vocals Took Center Stage on This 1987 Power Ballad

Whitney Houston’s Vocals Took Center Stage on This 1987 Power Ballad

"Didn't We Almost Have It All" stands as a testament to Whitney Houston's vocal prowess and artistry, earning widespread critical acclaim and becom...
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Jack White Welcomes Nick Valensi, on a Break from the Strokes, at His L.A. Gig

Jack White Welcomes Nick Valensi, on a Break from the Strokes, at His L.A. Gig

Guitarist joined old friend on the Raconteurs' "Broken Boy Soldier" and the live premiere of White's "Bless Yourself"
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Phil Ramone Turned Billy Joel’s Whistling Into an Iconic Album Moment

Phil Ramone Turned Billy Joel’s Whistling Into an Iconic Album Moment

Billy Joel's fifth studio album, *The Stranger*, released in September 1977, stands as a testament to a period of intense creativity and pivotal ar...
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5 German Songs That Dominated The US Charts In The '80s

5 German Songs That Dominated The US Charts In The '80s

Busting out of Cold War Europe to show the U.S. that their Germanic cousins knew how to rock, these powerful tunes found a receptive audience across the pond.
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How Guitar-Heavy Bands Can Keep Their Sound Clear on an Outdoor Festival Stage

How Guitar-Heavy Bands Can Keep Their Sound Clear on an Outdoor Festival Stage

Ever wonder how heavy rock bands at Austin City Limits avoid a muddy mess of sound? Here’s a look at the audio magic that makes it possible.
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Physical Spent 10 Straight Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Physical Spent 10 Straight Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Olivia Newton-John's 1981 single "Physical" stands as a landmark in pop music history, not only for its immense commercial success but also for its...
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On This Day: Olivia Newton-John Turned Physical Into an Era-Defining Pop Hit

On This Day: Olivia Newton-John Turned Physical Into an Era-Defining Pop Hit

Olivia Newton-John's iconic 1981 single "Physical" is a testament to the collaborative efforts of its songwriters, producers, and the artist hersel...
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Not Ace, Not Squeeze: The Other Paul Carrack Band You May Have Forgotten

Not Ace, Not Squeeze: The Other Paul Carrack Band You May Have Forgotten

Paul Carrack has had many successful music ventures, though fans may forget the time that he worked with this well-loved rock band in the late 1980s.
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Ozzy Osbourne Expresses Dissatisfaction with 'The Ultimate Sin' Album Production

Ozzy Osbourne Expresses Dissatisfaction with 'The Ultimate Sin' Album Production

Ozzy Osbourne Expresses Dissatisfaction with 'The Ultimate Sin' Album Production