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Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a lively nation situated in South Asia, lined by India toward the west, north, and east, Myanmar (Burma) toward the southeast, and the Straight of Bengal toward the south. With a rich history, various culture, and a populace surpassing 160 million individuals, it's perhaps of the most thickly populated country on the planet.
Yahya MahmudPublished 9 days ago in BeatSome famous Indian classical music compositions
Indian classical music, with its rich heritage and diverse traditions, has produced countless world-renowned vocalists, musicians, and composers. Let’s explore some of the timeless compositions that continue to captivate audiences:
Allwyn Roman WaghelaPublished 15 days ago in BeatK. S. Chithra
K. S. Chithra, the celebrated Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician, is a true musical gem with a career spanning over four decades. Her versatility knows no bounds, allowing her to seamlessly transition across languages and genres. Let’s explore her remarkable journey:
Allwyn Roman WaghelaPublished 17 days ago in BeatHow Do You Listen To Music and Do You Even Listen?
Introduction As you have probably gathered, music is a great part of my life. Allegedly the first record that I liked was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley when I was around three years old.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 29 days ago in BeatRecord Store Day 2024
Introduction I thought I had done a piece on this, but I may have mentioned it here and there and certainly documented a few of them on my blog here:
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a month ago in BeatMusical Mysteries Unveiled: From Ancient Hymns to Hoof Flutes
In the whimsical realm of ancient melodies, where clay tablets and bone flutes reign supreme, there's a musical mystery that transcends the ages. So, grab your imaginary lyre and let's take a delightful romp through the annals of history as we uncover the oldest tunes ever to grace human ears—and maybe share a chuckle or two along the way!
NICKSON NJERUPublished about a month ago in BeatSh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 11
It's weird, staring down the barrel of thirty years. You have lines most indelibly etched into your steadily sagging face. Your bones hurt a lot more; there's less energy. You're taking a tackle box full of medication, and your hopes and dreams swirled down the rusted drain pipe of yesteryear, along with your ability to lose belly fat, retain hair, or get an erection.
Rebound
Introduction Whenever I am away I always hope to find somewhere where I can buy a record or two, with a preference for vinyl, if I find it interesting enough. I do have a huge CD and digital collection so I seldom buy things in digital format, and the reality is that I don't need any more vinyl but often find something that piques my interest.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 months ago in BeatA Warchild Playlist
Introduction I was wondering whether I had done a WarChild playlist and although I referenced it in this one, I, apparently have not done a playlist based on this charity album series.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 months ago in BeatThe MYSTERIOUS Radio Station That NO ONE Claims to Run
Nowadays, video is all the rage, but radio has proven itself to be an indispensable tool for communication, especially in times of war. During the First and Second World Wars, for example, radio technology enabled military forces to communicate with their troops on the ground, their fleet in the open water, and their flying fighter planes in the sky. When transmitted messages ran the risk of getting intercepted by enemy forces, uncrackable ciphers were then devised. What's more, coded radio transmissions ensured that all information remained secure.
Abdul Hannan SaifPublished 2 months ago in BeatConsequences
Introduction In 1976 Kevin Godley and Lol Creme invented a device called a Gizmo that could expand the note played on a guitar, and change the sound generated to sound like among other things, violins and an orchestra.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in BeatUnaccompanied Folk Ballads
Introduction This originally was going to be a selection from the 100 Ballads site shared by Rosie Whinray and commented on by Julie Henigan in The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads and Songs, but the site itself contains recordings of the songs for you to listen to, along with documents and the words, so I saw no point in trying to put them into a piece of my own. Ihave pondered what to do for a few weeks and thought I would simply trawl the world wide web for unaccompanied folk ballads. I think this will create a random feel and hopefully give some people something to listen to that they haven't heard before,
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in Beat