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Review: I Step Into The Advent

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Cover: I Step Into The Advent

Cover: I Step Into The Advent

Title: I Step Into The Advent

Artist: Mikael Fyrek

Label: Kahvi Collective

Release Date: 11/10/2009

Catalog No: Kahvi 276

License: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND-SA

Mikael Fyrek is another example of one of the extremely fine electronic musicians that has been on the net for quite sometime.  This release is his fifth on the Kahvi Collective, and it exemplifies what one person can do with a home studio and more than a dash of skill and creativity.

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Written by George

February 3rd, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Shoestring Classical Collection: Something Lighter

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Introduction

Building a classical music collection can be both daunting and mystifying.  Big symphonies and operas can sometimes seem quite foreign and difficult to approach and understand, and are quite lengthy and difficult to keep track of.  So, how should you start listening to classical music if you find these pieces to be too much?  Well, that’s the myth that we are here to bust, and look at some alternatives.

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Finding Music Online: Part One

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Introduction

Many people seem to think iTunes and MySpace are the primary sources of music on the internet.  A few may even think of sites like AmazonMP3 or eMusic as alternatives to the afore mentioned monsters.  However, if you search around a bit there are many many sites available that offer a range of music that is as interesting, competitive or a better alternative in some cases to the mainstream sites.  This series of articles will highlight a few sites each week in the hope of providing the music listener with some alternatives.

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