http://www.garymelvin.com Guitarist : Singer : Songwriter -- I aspire to inspire Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:25:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en GaryMelvinhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation http://www.garymelvin.com/2011/09/08/patrons-of-the-arts-revived/ We all know that the music industry has changed substantially over the last decade or so, but today a realization brought the new landscape into focus for me a bit more: The so-called “long tail” phenomenon that flooded the internet with scores of new artists and bands harnessing never before seen capabilities to record, distribute [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2011/06/08/voicing-of-the-day/ A few days ago an idea popped into my head that I have decided to follow up on, and I’m sharing this in case there are other guitar geeks/enthusiasts out amongst the internets who might be interested. Using the lovely functionality of Twitter, I’ve started doing a “voicing of the day” — posting a picture [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2011/03/23/my-addiction-to-new-music/ I had a girlfriend once who observed this in me and pointed it out. Now that I’m aware of it, I wear it like a badge of honor. Maybe some of you are like this too and can relate: I am in constant need of new (to me) music that inspires me. When I get [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2011/01/11/bring-love-alive-acoustic-performance/ Happy 2011, everyone!! I decided to sit in front of some cameras and mics once again, this time performing a song off my latest release, “Trust.” Enjoy!! http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/12/12/happy-holidays/ As 2010 nears a close, I’d like to pass along my best wishes to you and yours. Also, continued thanks for your support and enthusiasm for what I do and the music I make!! Both of my full-length albums are available for digital download at a price of your choosing (even free) over at my [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/12/08/opening-up/ Last night I wrote the following passage in an attempt to deal with some issues I’m currently facing (which will be described furthur if you choose to continue reading). The idea was to articulate my thoughts openly and honestly, which I did. Today I thought about whether or not to post it, and decided that [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/11/08/an-open-letter-to-creators-of-music-and-everyone-else-too/ I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the current state of things both in the music industry, and in everyday life in general. Consider this post an open discussion about what’s happening and where we are headed… A lot of changes have been occurring over the last decade, initiated almost entirely by technology, and this [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/10/18/the-good-and-the-bad/ More reviews of “Trust” (and interviews with yours truly) are rolling in — some positive, some not-so positive.  I try not to delude myself into believing that everyone will like what I do, and out of respect for that I am providing links to all the interweb-talking that’s going on — I’m elated to have [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/10/05/alright-featured-on-iheartradio-com/ I am happy to announce that I have been selected as an “Artist to Watch” on iheartradio.com, a killer online radio site. They are currently featuring “Alright,” the first single off of “Trust,” on their Adult Contemporary station. Click the banner below to head directly over to my feature page on iheartradio.com and check it [...] http://www.garymelvin.com/2010/09/14/trust-now-available-on-itunes/ I’m happy to announce that my new album, “Trust,” has officially hit the monster of digital music stores known as iTunes. So if you’ve been waiting for access to this music through the most popular digital portal around, the day has come!! In addition to previewing and purchasing, you can also write a review to [...]