Alternative Sound Bytes http://alternativesoundbytes.com Alternative Music, All the way! and the rest is just noise... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en The Top 5 Grunge Bands of All Time (Part 1) http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-top-5-grunge-bands-of-all-time-part-1/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-top-5-grunge-bands-of-all-time-part-1/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:55 +0000 Administrator http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-top-5-grunge-bands-of-all-time-part-1/ The 1990s was a decade of good music. Disco music and new wave of the 80s was taken over by alternative rock, in particular, grunge. With its heavily distorted guitar sound and voice quality so dense, grunge music embodied emotional and taboo topics and made it heard.

Often known as the “Sound of Seattle”, the top 5 grunge bands of all time are all natives of Seattle.
In enumerating the best bands of the grunge music scene then, (and justifying the choices in the process,) the following five of the biggest band names of the movement definitely made their mark in half-decade run highlighted by bands’ quick rise to fame and success but marred by problems such as drug abuse and a short period of fame for rock bands.

5. Soundgarden
Formed in 1984, Soundgarden did not actually gain recognition until the 1990s, the same time that Nirvana and Pearl Jam made grunge music “sell”. Soundgarden’s most important and most successful album was “Superunknown”, which was released in 1994. It was nominated for the “Best Rock Album” in the 1995 Grammy Awards and ranked first place in the Billboard Top 200. Their singles “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman” from the said album each earned a Grammy award.

…TO BE CONTINUED…

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-top-5-grunge-bands-of-all-time-part-1/feed/ Alternative Overview http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/alternative-overview/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/alternative-overview/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Administrator http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/alternative-overview/ More often than in other rock styles, alternative rock lyrics tend to address topics of social concern, such as drug use, depression, and environmentalism. The popular and commercial success of Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind took alternative rock into the mainstream, establishing its commercial and cultural viability. As a result, alternative rock became the most popular form of rock music of the decade and many alternative bands garnered commercial and critical success. In 2004, alternative rock received renewed mainstream attention with the popularity of indie rock and post-punk revival artists such as Modest Mouse and Franz Ferdinand, respectively.

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

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/alternative-overview/feed/ Band Getups and Costumes http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/band-getups-and-costumes/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/band-getups-and-costumes/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 03:25:10 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/band-getups-and-costumes/ One thing you will notice about bands today is that they use various things to get noticed. Some would sport outrageous hairdo while others would wear strange wardrobe outfits to go with their music. One thing about bands is you cannot enforce being conservative. Their appearance is in line with what type of music they are rendering.

That is just how general bands should be. It is not a matter of rendering good music to the folks. You have to create identity and wardrobe and representation are simply part of it so don’t be surprised.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/band-getups-and-costumes/feed/ Performing at Concerts http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/performing-at-concerts/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/performing-at-concerts/#comments Sun, 25 May 2008 03:24:52 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/performing-at-concerts/ As far as performances for big events such as concerts, you can be sure that band members have their share of jitters. Especially if this would be your first time, chances are you would have to find way to calm you nerves. Other drink beer while others go as far as taking drugs to psyche themselves out.

Overall, concerts are a huge performance and event gathering. So if you think it is an event where you don’t want anything to go wrong, chances are a lot of it would be on how you approach the event. But once you get on stage, chances are you will let the adrenaline pumping thanks to the audience’ energy.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/performing-at-concerts/feed/ The Music Genre of your Band http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/the-music-genre-of-your-band/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/the-music-genre-of-your-band/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 03:24:31 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/the-music-genre-of-your-band/ There are a lot of bands and most of them cater to various song categories. There will be the usual rock bands, metal and slow rock. To many people they are all and the same. Actually you can pretty much tell that their type of music will be their calling card since it is sure to be the thing that crowds will be looking at the most.

There are bands who opt to serve more than one genre which is perfectly fine. However, when it comes to being good, you know it can only be in some songs and not all.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/alternative/the-music-genre-of-your-band/feed/ Rare Bands Stay Together http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/rare-bands-stay-together/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/rare-bands-stay-together/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 03:24:09 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/rare-bands-stay-together/ Both amateur and professional bands that have stayed together for a long time are a rarity today. Most bands would stay together for a year or two, only to part ways just when they are at the top.

It makes you wonder if this is because they have already achieved something or that they want more personal glory. For most, the latter is the better answer as they want to hog the limelight and be a star. Some have succeeded while others have not. But as far as differentiating a star from a band is concerned, there is a big difference, especially if attention is what they want.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/rare-bands-stay-together/feed/ The Tunes from Guitar Hero http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-tunes-from-guitar-hero/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-tunes-from-guitar-hero/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 03:18:36 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-tunes-from-guitar-hero/ If you have played the game Guitar Hero on your Playstation 2 or better, you will notice the tunes that are being played there to serve as music for aspiring bands. With the storyline guiding you to become a rock star in the game, you can more or less depict how bands go through the motion of making it to the top.

The need for practice, right equipment and so forth are critical. While Guitar Hero has been pegged only as a form of entertainment, you can really learn a lot from it as well. Just be sure to keep you sanity as it is really addicting.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/the-tunes-from-guitar-hero/feed/ Practice makes Perfect http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/practice-makes-perfect/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/practice-makes-perfect/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 03:18:13 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/practice-makes-perfect/ As far as lining up the songs you will perform at a certain gig, it remains you have to practice the piece in order to make sure nothing goes wrong. There is not much room for impromptu rendering as clubs and organizers who get bands would expect nothing but the best from bands today.

Some would take their gigs for granted, believing that they are too good to practice. That attitude will get you into trouble as you would never know when any instrument used would be off key. Bands have all the time in the world to practice. It is just a matter of discipline.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/practice-makes-perfect/feed/ Battle of the BandsBattle of the Bands http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/battle-of-the-bandsbattle-of-the-bands/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/battle-of-the-bandsbattle-of-the-bands/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 03:17:07 +0000 Brian Yalung http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/battle-of-the-bandsbattle-of-the-bands/ At some time during your high school or college life, watching bands outdo one another will surely be one of the things you will experience. Makes you wonder how they can sing good music together with various instrument expertise that they have.

Good music come from good bands that blend well together. One each artist complement each other as far as musical composition is concerned, add lyrics and you are bound to express music in the way that the original artists have done.

For sure they are the reason why some bands click. Today we can see that even from the professional bands that have really gone big time.

]]> http://alternativesoundbytes.com/bands/battle-of-the-bandsbattle-of-the-bands/feed/ The Strokes - When It Started http://alternativesoundbytes.com/album-review/the-strokes-when-it-started/ http://alternativesoundbytes.com/album-review/the-strokes-when-it-started/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:55:34 +0000 editor http://alternativesoundbytes.com/album-review/the-strokes-when-it-started/ the-strokes.jpg

Category: Music
Genre: Rock
Artist: the strokes

by Keith Thanagar

Its really hard for me to review an entire album of “the strokes” , all of their songs are just magnificent,meaning no track’s unlikable.In the sense that i dont grubble on my preferences personally,an examination of their song should farmost away from my bias judgement.I listened to a track for the first time and its their ‘is this it’ b-side song When It Started which was the replacement song when New York City Cops was cancelled from their Is This It release because of the 911 assault .During first-time impression,usually it takes an amount of replay to catch the rhythm within the binds of your interested brain,yet as i expected ,this track quickly pour-on-then-sucked by my sponge spirituality.Its imperative that a great band will form a separate soul on your character,and as the strokes already did,each song added in this plethora of earth’s rock n roll sets them a part from other energies.When it Started sets off with another yet Not another of Fab’s snare riffs,ull know already that this is the band because the rhythm of drum-bass,the companionship of the guitars,and the precise amount of vocal quality is like the amzing formation of voltez 5…(with its impressive composition because everything is in place).I could almost hear that voltron formation chant when the strokes start to play both live and/or recorded.This song is like in liquified harmony which the drums rippling like wavelets at the stropas..the two guitars swimming along like an automated left and right arm paddling ,and the bass…keeps them all afloat with just the ryte amount of bouyancy.And as they dive into the chorus altogether satisfying themselves in the sink of such serene solo…they end the song with a splash of life so cunningly in swift sweetness just like getting out of the water in safe fun.Refreshing Intelligent Music.This song will make you want to take a bath the whole day and not get ill…

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