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Internet Songs Bleed Into Kanye West, T.I. And Daft Punk
Wednesday, 26 Nov, 2008 – 13:34 | 6 Comments
Internet Songs Bleed Into Kanye West, T.I. And Daft Punk

OK, so we’re starting to see the Internet reach more mainstream. Kanye West ‘Stronger‘ plays off Internet Phenomenon ‘Daft Punk’s Harder Better Faster Stronger’ which became an internet meme after ‘Daft Hands‘ youtube video. In …

7th Chords Explained In Full
Monday, 24 Nov, 2008 – 17:01 | 10 Comments
7th Chords Explained In Full

7th chords allow you to add a new dimension to your harmony in your songwriting. In addition, they also create a function: Dominant movement in music.
What’s a Dominant Chord mean?
Well, the dominant note in …

Music Acts In Youtube Live 2008 And Youtube Gathering 2008
Monday, 24 Nov, 2008 – 9:49 | 2 Comments
Music Acts In Youtube Live 2008 And Youtube Gathering 2008

Youtube Live marked a new era in shows and performances – both in music and other art forms. Last night was the first ever annual Youtube Live Concert, and it was everything I’d hoped it …

Order Of Sharps And Flats
Friday, 21 Nov, 2008 – 15:54 | 35 Comments
Order Of Sharps And Flats

This is a continuation of my ‘Circle of Fifths‘ post.
The Order of Sharps and Flats
This will be another utility to use with the circle of 5ths to determine what key gets Flats or Sharps and …

Circle Of Fifths
Friday, 21 Nov, 2008 – 15:35 | 18 Comments
Circle Of Fifths

Hello world!
My name is James Dellay, some of you may see me around with the handle Jamesonwa or Jamesontop. My life has been dramatically changed just by picking up the theory and the understanding of …

The Technology Behind RockBand And Guitar Hero
Friday, 21 Nov, 2008 – 9:54 | 4 Comments
The Technology Behind RockBand And Guitar Hero

Behind these two amazing games!
Wii Rock Band Special Edition

They have managed to take the videogame world over by storm. Using MIDI and a few audio tricks, these games use new technology and incorporate those into …

No More. I Quit. Goodbye.
Thursday, 20 Nov, 2008 – 13:44 | 11 Comments
No More. I Quit. Goodbye.

I posted this video on my Youtube today, and in the past hour it already has over a hundred views and an outpour of my subscribers saying how much the title scared them. So in …

First Impressions Strike More Than Once
Thursday, 20 Nov, 2008 – 13:09 | 4 Comments
First Impressions Strike More Than Once

I read a recent blog post by Alex Hillman titled “I Follow You” and he mentioned how first impressions are important. Alex knows what he’s talking about, and I absolutely agree, because its like that …

Creating An Effective Presentation (2 Of 2)
Wednesday, 19 Nov, 2008 – 12:05 | 5 Comments
Creating An Effective Presentation (2 Of 2)

This is a continuation of my previous Post! Go here to read it.

You have to be your biggest fan!
Wear your Merchandise, be the loudest and most active member in your forum, be confident in what …

Creating An Effective Presentation (1 Of 2)
Wednesday, 19 Nov, 2008 – 11:22 | 4 Comments
Creating An Effective Presentation (1 Of 2)

A few weeks ago I blogged about my experiences at Podcamp Pittsburgh 3. While there I did 3 effective presentations on New Media, Scaling, Building Sponsors, community, and more as a full time job. This …

My Appearance On Pop17 With Sarah Austin
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:35 | 2 Comments
My Appearance On Pop17 With Sarah Austin

Back in August I went to Mogulus to be on Pop17 with Sarah Austin. These past few months have been so clouded that I forgot to post it. My apologies, but you can check it …

Was BarCamp Philly A Success?
Monday, 17 Nov, 2008 – 9:32 | One Comment
Was BarCamp Philly A Success?

Here’s a screenshot of my new Twitter followers the morning after BarCamp Philly. Needless to say, it was a success! I met a ton of amazing people, and learned a lot too. What more could …

Would You Pay For Twitter?
Sunday, 16 Nov, 2008 – 12:16 | 10 Comments
Would You Pay For Twitter?

Twitter is an amazing website, I have over 1,100 amazing people that I keep in touch with. I’ve quickly learned it has some serious advantages in my networking and social connection that other sites can’t …

Geoff Smith One’s And O’s On UstreamTV
Friday, 14 Nov, 2008 – 15:06 | No Comment
Geoff Smith One’s And O’s On UstreamTV

The other day I watched Geoff Smith kill it on his UstreamTV Channel and was absolutely floored by him.
It’s funny to think of an experience over the internet as feeling one-on-one, but that’s what Geoff …

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