My name is Darrin Jackson, and as a music producer and a sound designer it is often necessary to compose music for video games. There are many games out, and a current hit game is “One Late Night”, by Black Curtain Studio. Here is the spec music demo I composed...
George Clinton is 70’s years old. Next to James Brown, his music is the most sampled in history. Yet he has to tour constantly to support his self, and his band. He even asked fans to donate money to help him build a small studio. The reason he has no money as that...
This is a video podcast, covering Bootsy Collins and the legacy he has created with his Funk Music and his Space Bass Guitar. Narrated by Darrin "Nomad" Jackson, this pod cast gives an over view how Bootsy Collins has been involved in the evolution of the Funk from...
When I say Funk, people think of George Clinton, and James Brown. But what does the James Brown Funk have in common with the George Clinton P-Funk? What both of these people have in common is William “Bootsy” Collins. Known for his charismatic style, Bootsy single...
Today, there are billions of people across the world partying and having a good time listening to music. Whether it’s a Concert, DJ, iPod, or YouTube playlist, they are playing the latest pop hits, and the majority of this “hit” music is electronic based. This music...
In those big moments in life, you always remember what you where doing when it happened. That’s what happened when I first heard C.R.E.A.M by the WuTang Clan. I couldn’t believe my ears. That was one of the “tightest” tracks I ever heard. It was raw, it was hardcore,...
To the world, Kraftwerk was known as innovators of electronic music. They have several albums under their belt, and they have a unique and interesting stage show. But to me, and most of my Hip Hop peers, there are known for their “Breaks”. Before I knew who Kraftwerk...
This is a video podcast, covering Marvin Gaye's "Whats Going On Album." Narrated by Darrin "Nomad" Jackson, he talks about the period leading up to this album. The podcast also features a personal expert about the period after this real ease, and its personal effect...
Marvin Gaye was one of the most prominent musicians in my life. He was a guy that was groomed by Berry Gordy’s Motown Music Machine. Berry Gordy was a businessman. He was about money and success. He put all of his artist through his rigorous music factory. He...
The Velvet Underground (VU) is seen as one of the most influential bands of our time. But frankly, I never heard of them, and during the height of their career, the world did not ether. But that doesn’t mean that their voice was not heard. They spoke for the...
Ohmstudio is the new DAW on the block. What sets this one apart from the others is the fact that it offers online collaboration. This gives you the ability to work on projects in real time with other musicians at remote locations. For example, an online musician in...
Beatle-mania is a term used to describe “the intense fan frenzy directed toward The Beatles during the early years of their success” ("Wikipedia" 2012). America was in love with the image of 4 shaggy haired boys from England. To some, the Beatles are one of the most...
In the early 1960’s, the California Dream was with fun, sun, and pretty girls. Surfboards and Fast Cars was a way of life that teenagers dreamed of, and the Beach Boys where the living image of that dream. Capitalizing off of this California dream, their new brand of...
Today for my Music Programming Composition class, I was analyzing a classic “Funk” song. It is called the “Funky Worm” by the Ohio Players. What I found out surprised me. I grew up always feeling the funk, but whenI analyzed the song I saw Music Theory written all...
In my experience, there are two things that make great vocals: preparation, and skill. The key to recording a great vocal track is simply to be prepared before the session even starts, and to have adequate knowledge of your craft to get the most out of the equipment...