Here is the 3000 word presentation I gave in Germany two weeks ago regarding Zappa, Sex and Popular Music. I have actually documented a lot more than this – but this version was what was discussed on the day. As always – comments always welcome.
“Make a Sex Noise Here”: Frank Zappa, Sex and Popular Music
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Frank Zappa, Sex and Popular Music
Posted in Frank Zappa, Uncategorized, tagged frank zappa sex paul carr popular music on October 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Zappa’s Relationship With Sex
Posted in Uncategorized on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As some of you may already know, I am off to Germany again in three weeks to present a paper on Zappa’s relationship with sex. Details of the conference can be found here, but really this is just to inform you that when I get the first draft written – I will upload it here. [...]
Rare James Taylor Quartet recording from 1989
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bbc, guitar, james taylor quartet, jtq, paul carr, sessions on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I came across this rare JTQ track on You Tube this week which was recorded as part of a BBC session in either 1988 or 1989 (I can’t remember). Four of the tracks from those sessions were released as part of the’ BBC Sessions’ album, but this one and several others disappeared. I originally did [...]
Muxtape rises from ashes as a MySpace-like site for bands
Posted in Uncategorized on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The new, made-over Muxtape has launched after a nearly year-long battle against the RIAA. The Muxtape that we once knew and loved is gone, and has been replaced with a legit place for artists and bands to showcase their own work to the world.
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YouTube Sued For Copyright Infringement
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Los Angeles video news service sued YouTube Inc. on Friday in federal court for allowing its users to upload copyrighted video footage onto the popular Web site.
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The Problem with Extending Copyright on Music
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Several studies have shown that an extension of copyright on sound recordings is a bad idea. It will lead to less competition and higher prices while only the record labels benefit from it. Next Tuesday, the Open Rights Group will be hosting a round-table event to discuss performance copyright extension in the EU.
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End of year review
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bath Spa University, Beacons Public Engagement, Cardiff Council, Foundation Degree, Frank Zappa, guitar, Higher Education Funding Council for England, Ikutaro Kakehashi, Knowledge Exchange, knowledge transfer, leeds university, paul carr, Rockschool, Roland, Roland UK, SWN, The Music Academy, Welsh Music Foundation, widening participation on December 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As I am so new to the business of blogging, I thought it would make sense to make the final entry of the year a review of the 2008 year regarding my various activities. These are not in any specific order, but just as they arrive in my head through the Xmas haziness. Anyway – [...]
General introductory thoughts
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Foundation degrees, fusion, guitar, Guthrie Govan, higher education, james taylor quartet, jazz, jtq, paul carr, university of glamorgan on November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The transition from full time musician to full time academic is a path that many music lecturers have undertaken. Where as 15 years ago I would have considered myself to be a musician – academic, these days I am firmly an academic – musician. However I do feel that past professional experience can give you [...]
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