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Why Do You Love Music?

April 2nd, 2012

Why do we love music? Is it the beat? Is it a particular lyric that hits home with a personal experience? The way the melody gets in our heads? For some, it is the fashion that goes with it. For others, a good dose of daily gossip about the artist makes the music even better. One thing is for sure, all of these things make music something special. We all have our own ways of enjoying media. (DPS Plug-In hint hint) For example, today I found myself watching some recent live performances by Fiona Apple. There is something about her stage presence that resonates with me. I think because it is real. I also happen to really like her music. I love that she walks on stage as herself. There is no novelty about it. There is no shock rock or cannons going off at a Fiona Apple gig. Pure emotion takes the cake for me. An artist can draw me in with the realness any day of the week. Not to say that I would not enjoy a Kiss or Marilyn Manson concert, video or song. I love theatrics! I just tend to have a completely different set of emotions from artists like these. It is more like watching a TV show or Broadway show. Thinking about all the reasons why we love music also got me thinking about how we receive music and media. What kind of devices (headphones, ear buds, etc) makes the experience better for you? I personally like good old fashioned speakers in a room for most music. However, sometimes I really like the closeness I get from headphones when I am listening to singer/songwriter type stuff like Fiona or Bob Dylan for example. This being shared, why do you love music? What type of external gear helps you be more a part of the music you love? Share your thoughts. Hope you enjoy Fiona Apple performing her classic tune, Criminal live at the Bowery Ballroom March 26th, 2012 as much as I did. I know everyone is searching, “Fiona Apple New Album”. Enjoy!

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Girls Gone Dead Celebrities

March 27th, 2012

So as previously mentioned, Bongiovi Entertainment has had a heavy hand in working on the upcoming film, Girls Gone Dead. Bongiovi Entertainment is also a sponsor for the world premiere event. Pretty impressive celebrity roster for the film which includes: Wrestler Jerry Lawler, Sal “The Stockbroker” Governale (from Howard Stern), Beetlejuice (from Howard Stern), Ron Jeremy, Ryan Keely, Kaley Hayes (from the movie, Sex Drive), Nicko McBrain (from legendary metal band, Irom Maiden) and veteran scream queen: Linnea Quigley. The world premiere is tomorrow at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach, FL. Tickets may still be available for the 2nd showing via Ticket Master. Here is a recap of a little interview that Jerry Lawler did for us a while back. Enjoy.

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Audio Enhancer App

March 19th, 2012

I think about audio all day long. Not just because I am a songwriter but because I am a music and movie lover! Think back to the early days of the iPod and before. The iPod was certainly a huge advancement for media. However, now we have an array of applications that enhance this experience. For example, I just recently acquired an iPod Touch (4th Generation) and of course I love how the “Bongiovi DPS” App can enhance my audio. (The image above is a screenshot of the Bongiovi DPS app.) I still have an old iPod from back in the day. Very limited. It works great but I cannot use an App like this one (or any App for that matter) to make my external devices work for me. I often use it docked to my iHome iP1 or plugged into my AUX in my car. (Shown below)

I love that I can make my car sound better as well as headphones and ear buds. We take for granted what technology can do for our media devices on the go and at home. It is hard to imagine a world where audio enhancer applications did not exist. Isn’t it?
-Joseph Beaty