• Author:
  • Roseman, Jordan "DJ Earworm"
• Subject:
  Ethical & Social Aspects Of Computing
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  01/12/2006
• Price:
  $37.99
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HERE ARE SOME SOUND IDEAS.

Wonder what would happen if the Big Band sound crashed into heavy metal? Or what the offspring of a balladeer and a rapper might sound like? How about smooth jazz and acid rock? Stop wondering-this book will take you there. You'll explore hardware and software choices first and select what you need; then you'll sample a little music theory. After that, it's step by step to the big mashup. Do what sounds good.

How to mix & mash.

Cool stuff you'll learn:

• How to use mashup construction software
• Basics of songwriting and music theory
• Insider tips on selecting your songs
• How to get your tracks in key and in sync
• Ways to extract vocals from full songs
• Tricks for arranging your mashup for maximum impact
• How to polish up your mashup with mastering and effects
• Rendering, distribution, and legal considerations

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Jordan Roseman aka DJ Earworm, was born into a family of musicians and raised in Eastern Iowa. He earned degrees in music theory and computer science before gravitating toward the West coast. Having developed as a songwriter, music producer, and pianist, and inspired by mashups heard during a stay in London in the early 2000’s, he switched gears toward mashup creation, finding the format able to satisfy his hunger for various genres of music. His productions include wide-ranging genres such as electro, rock, 80’s,Top 40, and even country, blended together into a style that has earned him a global reputation. Most days, he can be heard blasting music out of an artist-filled Victorian mansion in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco or deejaying at wild parties and underground events.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Booting Up.

Chapter 2: What Is Mashup?

Chapter 3: Mashup Checklist.

Chapter 4: How Music Works.

Chapter 5: Using the Software.

Chapter 6: Choosing Your Songs.

Chapter 7: Aligning the Tracks.

Chapter 8: Shifting the Pitch.

Chapter 9: Beyond the Beatmapper: Handling Uneven Tempos.

Chapter 10: Unmixing.

Chapter 11: Arrangement: Putting It All Together.

Chapter 12: Finishing Touches.

Chapter 13: Rendering.

Chapter 14: I Fought the Law and....

Chapter 15: Distribution.

Appendix A: What’s on the CD-ROM?

Appendix B: Online Resources.

Glossary.

Index.