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The Shamen were an experimental electronic music band, initially formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, by Colin Angus (born 24 August 1961), Derek McKenzie (born 27 February 1964), Keith McKenzie (born 30 August 1961) and Peter Stephenson (born 1 March 1962) in the 1980s as a psychedelic-influenced indie rock act. They found credibility as pioneers of rock/dance crossover, before moving on to international commercial success with " Ebeneezer Goode" and the Boss Drum 1992 album. The Shamen were preceded by Alone Again Or, the Love-inspired name under which they recorded their first singles. After their name change, further singles picked up airplay from John Peel. Released in June 1987, The Shamen's first album Drop illustrated their love of 60s psychedelia, with influences such as Love, Syd Barrett and the 13th Floor Elevators. By mid-1987, frontman Colin Angus was discovering the sounds of early house music pioneers such as S-Express and M/A/R/R/S and increasing his knowledge of the latest studio gadgetry. By September 1987, the Shamen were applying these techniques to their own music, mixing rock guitars, techno and hip-hop rhythms and sampled radio voices to create the prototype rock-dance sound which was to prove so influential to groups like Pop Will Eat Itself, Jesus Jones and EMF. However, the newfound sound proved too radical for co-founder and vocalist Derek McKenzie, who then left the band in late 1987 to study at university. The Shamen were suddenly one crucial player short. Help was at hand in the charismatic form of Will Sinnott (23 December 1960–23 May 1991), aka Will Sin, who joined the group in October 1987, on bass, freeing up Colin Angus to handle vocal and guitar chores. "Knature of a Girl" was the first record by the Shamen to feature Sinnott, but it wasn't until June's "Jesus Loves Amerika" single that the techno influence began to show. By this stage, Angus and Sinnott had become hooked on the acid house movement taking place in London, and its music and clubs were to exert a massive influence on the pair. Keith McKenzie and Peter Stephenson were less impressed by these new developments, and left the group the following summer, after the January 1989 release of the In Gorbachev We Trust album, which saw the group further enhancing their sound.
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1. DILG to oversee PNP efforts to free Sinnott
November 12, 2009
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun efforts to "rescue" kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott, with Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno personally monitoring the arrangements, a Malacañang official indicated Saturday.Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said Puno, who linked secessionist rebels to the kidnapping, was in Mindanao Friday to personally supervise the efforts."Alam ko kahapon he was in Mindanao at personal (na i-supervise) ang operation ng PNP para sa safe rescue kay Fr. Sinnott (As far as I know, Puno was in Mindanao Friday to personally supervise PNP operations for Sinnott's saf... (read more)
Author: Theron Espinoza
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2. The Digital Songwriter
November 30, 2007
A whole new style of composing music and writing lyrics has arrived in the form of digital songwriting.
By using hi tech home studio equipment and software, you can now record your music and lyrics at the same time as you actually write your songs.
In the Sixties and Seventies, the most any young songwriter could have hoped for, would have been a 10/50/50 song deal with a music publisher - any music publisher. Whether or not the songs would have been published was another matter. At that time, the ratio of works accepted but not actually published, may have been less than eight... (read more)
Author: Dennis Sinnott
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3. Okay, Let's Take A Closer Look At Your Song!
October 05, 2007
It is, and has always been, my belief that songwriters fail in the music industry not because they lack ability, but because deep down inside they're resigned to failure. I'm not going to dwell too much on why songwriters fail. I make the point only so that we can clearly identify the real enemy to success.
When things never seem to go right a lot of people look round for a scapegoat - someone to blame. We've all met the type. It's never their own fault. In truth, such people may have enormous ability but, subconsciously they're painfully insecure, unable to cope with a “thanks – bu... (read more)
Author: Dennis Sinnott
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4. Everything You Need To Know To Start And Operate A Digital Record Label
October 05, 2007
Anyone who has an interest in music -- particularly an interest or specialty in a particular area of music -- is now sitting on a potential gold mine.
Before I discuss the enormous advantages of running your own digital label -- I'd like to make a comparison with anyone starting a physical label ten years ago. Firstly, a minimum investment of $350,000 would have got you started by renting a office sufficient to hold yourself plus a secretary, an a&r manager, a talent scout, a plugger/ promoter, and a receptionist. You would also need a copyright and royalty manager.
Your ne... (read more)
Author: Dennis Sinnott
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