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So I am going to see my two favorite bands on October 17. They are August Burns Red and Bring Me The Horizon. I really would love this concert. I asked my best friend who likes them too and she can't go due to cheerleading. So I asked my other friend who doesn't know the bands but would have fun.. mom said no. My other friends either can't go, don't want to go, or I don't want them to go. I'm really bummed because I was really looking forward to this and now I don't have anyone to go with. I know I could go by myself but I think I wouldn't have as much fun if I have no one to talk to.. I would feel awkward.

This really sucks. Advice please.

if you can't find anyone to go with, go by yourself. it's weird at first to be by yourself at a show, but it forces you to interact with people.

I used to go to shows by myself at your age all the time, always had fun, boosted my confidence. august burns red puts on a great show, and unless you're standing in the corner afraid of what people are thinking about you, you'll enjoy yourself. people won't be judging you if you are by yourself, and you might meet some awesome people.

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Hey everyone :D
So I recently discovered a band called Alexisonfire.. and I'm in love with the singer of the group, his voice is amazing... Well, I was wondering if anyone knew wonderful bands with his type of vocals? I"d appreciate it sooo much... Thanks in advance!

I'm assuming you mean Dallas and not George. Dallas has a solo project called City And Colour, two albums released so far. It's nothing like Alexisonfire, it's acoustic folk.
I don't know what Alexisonfire you've heard, if it's their latest album then I'd recommend listening to the first and second albums, much better in my opinion.
Try Silverstein, Circa Survive, I Am Ghost, Emery, Brand New, As Cities Burn, A Day To Remember. RX Bandits has a great singer, although it's a different style of music. Escape The Fate, Bayside, Autopilot Off, Enter Shikari. If you end up liking City And Colour, check out Anthony Green. Alexisonfire kind of stands out on their own though in terms of their vocal talent.

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I was wondering which guitar is overall a better quality. I know neither of them are top notch, but right now I'm not looking for a top notch guitar.

I play more rock and metal, which I hear the Epiphone is better suited for that, and the Squier is more suited for bluesy type stuff.

I already have a Fender acoustic, so I was originally going to get a Fender as well, but I've almost been leaning more to the Epiphone.

Here's GuitarCenter links:

Epiphone G-400: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-G-400-Left-Handed-Electric-Guitar-and-All-Access-Amp-Pack-501978-i1448576.gc

Squier Strat:http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Left-Handed-Standard-Strat-Electric-Guitar-Pack-515830-i1380065.gc

So any opinions, reviews, advice, let me know!

Don't get the Squier. If you want a Fender, save up for one that is built better.

The Epiphone you picked has decent tone, I'd go with that.

Check around craigslist and even local guitar shops, maybe you can find a nice Strat or Mustang for a good price.

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I used to like this song, but I can't think of who sings it or the name of it. I remember one part that went...
"olly olly oxen free"
if you know the channel fuse they used to play it on there. I think it'd be considered rock, or something like that. It's been buggin me for a while and i've tried searching for it, but no luck so far. If you know the song please let me know. Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :)

The Matches- "Papercut Skins"

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Who sang our lips are sealed first?

The Go-Go's, in 1981.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lips_Are_Sealed

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in lord of the rings, they made a remix of that song for the movie, and in my opinion its much better than the original.

does anyone know where i can download the load of the rings remix of that song?? i really like it, and i want to use it for a trailer im making.

thanks!

Awesome movie and soundtrack. You can get it on itunes, type in 'requiem for a tower' in the itunes store search.

edit: also, go to www.playlist.com and type in 'requiem for a tower,' you can find a 4 minute version there.

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the song by flo rida called right round, my dad said it was based off a song from the 70s.

can someone tell me what that song was? im interested. :) thanks!

It's by Dead Or Alive, called "You spin me round [like a record]", from 1985. The original is amazing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Spin_Me_Round

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This is a question for you drummers out there!

I just purchased a double bass pedal. Well not only can I get the timing right but I also get exhausted from using it!

Any tips are welcome.

Like doing certain exercises at the gym?

Start out doing a slow, constant beat, nothing faster than you can handle for a good long time. Double bass takes a lot of practice but when you build up endurance through starting out slow you can see fast progress. I've started doing leg muscle exercises at the gym, you know like the machines, can't say if it's actually helping yet though. So yeah, start out slow, very gradually increase your speed to nothing more than you can handle, you'll get faster with time.

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what are some good christian songs/artists?

Haste The Day
August Burns Red
12 Stones
Dead Poetic
mewithoutyou
The Beloved
Underoath
Slick Shoes
Five Iron Frenzy
Showbread

check out Solid State Records for more


[I'm not christian, but 'christian music' is nice because there's no foul language to censor on the radio :D]

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what's is a good drum set for a rockband. I don't wantto buy a sucky one. Like maybe one from ebay but i would just want to know what a good one would be.

to add to the other answer, Tama also makes good starter kits, notably the 'swingstar' series. Check websites like musiciansfriend.com, they will have reviews of different drum kits.

if you get a kit and it doesn't sound as good as you'd like it to, replace the drum heads, it's amazing how much of a difference new drum heads can make.

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i keep looking up tickets and the cheapest i could probably get is general admission (GA) But I can't find it on this map! where would i sit?



http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j212/Moodymare55/stubhub_31192_HouseofBluesOH_EndGAF.png

General Admission may refer to standing room, which on that map would be the "open to dance floor or stage" area, or it could refer to a system where a section of seats are open and you choose wherever you want to sit [first come first served basis].

All concerts I have been to have been general admission for standing room only, although it depends on the the specific venue and concert.

Call the venue if you want to be certain where your tickets will place you.

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Is there such a thing as free online guitar lessons? I am looking for free online guitar instructional videos to teach me how to play and am coming up with nothing that is actually free. I have a list of free guitar tabs online, but that isn't getting me anywhere without the basics. I just bought my first guitar (which is a Fender guitar) so I am very new and learning the basics to playing guitar. I am teaching myself how to play guitar and am simply looking for videos that can teach me how to play guitar for some pointers.

Guitar lessons for beginners would be ideal, but any free guitar lessons would be great.

try http://www.justinguitar.com/

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im confused. are you a fan of the misfits? if so, could you help me in coming up with the discography for their albums?

separating original from resurrected?

thank you so much

original albums:

-"Walk Among Us" (1982)
-"Earth A.D." (1983)
-"Static Age" (1997, recorded in 1978)
-"12 Hits from Hell" (recorded in 1980)

resurrected albums:

-"American Psycho" (1997)
-"Famous Monsters" (1999)
-"Cuts from the Crypt" (2001)

also if you go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfits_(band)#.22Original.22_Misfits it shows all the singles and compilations etc.

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What kind of music do you recommend? (any genre, or just rock, metal)

if you're looking for hardcore stuff then I recommend:
bane
have heart

ska perhaps?:
mad caddies
catch 22
mustard plug

some trendier post-hardcore/screamo:
a day to remember
escape the fate

punk:
descendants
anti-flag
tsol

psychobilly:
nekromantix
tiger army
peacocks

acoustic/indie:
anthony green
minus the bear
of montreal

hip hop:
busdriver
lupe fiasco
saviorself

others:
bear vs shark
haste the day
the offspring
zebrahead

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I love going to concerts and I'm looking for advice on who to see. What bands/artists are just phenomenal live? I'd prefer that if you answer, you have actually seen them live, but testimonials from others are fine. I like pretty much any type of music. Thanks!

22/f/US

if you're into general rock/alternative, The Offspring, Foo Fighters, and 311 are all veterans of the concert scene and put on amazing shows. Another great thing about these bands is that their shows are usually long and well worth the money.

if you're into lesser known bands, definitely go see Bane or Circa Survive. Circa Survive especially likes to incorporate props and intricate lighting setups.

festivals like Warped Tour and the Virgin Mobile Fest are also great, the atmosphere is all about the music and you can see many great bands all in one long day.

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does anyone play the drums as in an actual drumset? how did you learn? what are good books?

I think drums are one of the few instruments that you really can't do much with if you only read books. But some books on drum hardware and terminology might be helpful.

To play drums you need natural rhythm. Why bother playing drums if you don't have rhythm, right? You also need stamina, I sweat like hell while playing and I don't even do hardcore drumming.

I strongly recommend taking lessons, even if it's just a few to get you started. You'll learn techniques that will save you energy and allow you to play better and faster. Drum lessons, as with any instrument, usually will go for about $20 an hour.

I also like to watch videos of drummers, and this might sound silly but it can be good to play 'air drums' to the videos to practice.

You also need to be willing to invest in your drums. They are very pricey, not only to get your starting kit, but maintenance can cost a lot, especially when you have to start replacing drum heads and cymbals. Even drumsticks can put a dent in your wallet.

You can be great if you practice a lot. It can be tough to get going, but don't get frustrated if your heart is truly interested in drumming. It's so much fun.

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Who are some old school rap artist?

Beastie Boys.

seriously.

and I'm surprised no one said Biggie.

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does anyone know where i could find a list of the songs from the movie?

i tried google and it didnt work
or if you could tell me some you remember that'd be awesome too
thanks (:

"Above and Below" - The Bravery
"Anthem of the Underdog" - 12 Stones
"Its OK, But Just This Once" - Gym Class Heroes
"Wolf Like Me" - TV on the Radio
"Teenagers" - My Chemical Romance
"Be Safe" - The Cribs
"All Around Me" - Flyleaf
"...To Be Loved" - Papa Roach
"Ayo For Yayo" - Andre Nickatina
"False Pretense" - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
"Headstrong" - Trapt
"Crank That [Travis Barker Rock Remix]" - Soulja Boy
"Orange Maramlade" - Mellowdrome
"Stronger" - Kanye West
"Someday" - Flipsyde
"Rockstar" - Chamillionaire
"The Slam" - Toby Mac
"You Are Mine" - Mute Math
"Lollipop" - Lil' Wayne
"Time Wont Let Me Go" - The Bravery
"Under The Knife" - Rise Against
"Your Guardian Angel" - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

that's the most I could find

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ok this is really random but yeah. you know those screamo songs where people scream? like the screamo scream? WHILE they are singing? does anyone know how to do that? because i really wanna be a musician. and i want to scream. im 15/f,btw. but yeah. any tips? im welcome to any advice.

thanks.

EDIT: yeah it's hard to explain, using your diaphragm to sing means bringing the air from lower in your body, rather than your throat. Your belly will move in and out and your abdominal muscles will tighten, your chest shouldn't rise and fall much. It takes practice, that's for sure, search for techniques on google if you're still interested in learning.



I don't think it's really something you could learn how to do properly through reading a 'how-to', if you really want to learn how then you'll probably want to get a vocal coach [though I don't know how many would be willing to teach you], or find someone in a band that has been doing it for a while, someone with experience.

Drink a lot of water before and after you try. You'll be getting the air for your scream from your diaphragm, not your throat. That way you will lessen the risk of damaging your vocal chords, which is very easy to do when practicing the metal/screamo/hardcore style of music. That's why you see people from bands like The Used and Avenged Sevenfold having to postpone tours-their voice gets stressed and damaged from all the screaming.

Basically, find a vocal coach or someone in a band. That way you won't kill your voice like you might if you don't know what you're doing.

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theres a rock song that says "its not about the he said she said bullshi*t" just wondering what it was if anybody knew?

Limp Bizkit- "He Said She Said"

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